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by Michelle Miron Editor A new women's clothing boutique is expected to open in Forest Lake by the first or second week in October. Owning a franchise of the Apple Valley-based Mainstream Boutique will be Inver Grove Heights resident Kellee Nightengale, who most recently worked in sales and event management for the beauty industry. “I'll carry unique merchandise you're not going to find in chain stores,” she said of her product mix, which will include both accessories and clothing (sizes small through XL). “I'd say it's going to be more fun — merchandise you can wear to all kinds of different things. It's more fashionista type.” The 48-year-old entrepreneur said the 2,400-square-foot store will be one of the largest franchises in the state, partly because she saw the new space next to Starbucks at 2009 W. Broadway Ave. as ideal. Market research conducted with the franchisor recognized area demand for more women's clothing

vendors, she said. The store marks her first self-owned business. “My goal is to get really involved with Forest Lake and the community, not just opening the store and being open for business,” she said. “We'll probably end up moving closer to here as well.” Established in 1991, franchisor Mainstream uses its buying power to carry a wide variety of women's clothing, accessories and shoes bought internationally; franchisees may then choose their own merchandise mix based on their own customer demographics and preferences. Nightengale hopes to draw from a territory bounded at the south by the White Bear Lake Mainstream, at the east by the Stillwater Mainstream and at the west by the Blaine franchise. She expects 80 percent of her customer base to be age 30 and older, a demographic to which Starbucks also caters. The store will initially employ four people.

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Mainstream Continued from page 1 She said she sought a career change and considered other franchises before selecting Mainstream. She described herself as something of a clotheshorse. “Being in the fashion industry through hair, I definitely had to be on trend all the time,” she noted. “I had been to several Mainstreams, and that kind of got me. There are several (others) in the cities already, so it was either north of south … and this area is growing and seems like it's in need of a Mainstream. There's not a lot here for women's clothing.” While she recognized challenges like marketing and “keeping fresh”

the merchandise mix, she thinks establishing a customer base will be rewarding. She plans to continually conduct research on new fashions and take advantage of seminars offered by the company. “The hours are a given,” she laughed. “But a lot of Mainstreams have the same customers coming in, and they become friends. I'm just super excited to get started. It's obviously my goal to be one of the top franchises.” Nightengale welcomes employment applications for the holiday season; please see “Mainstream Boutique-Forest Lake, MN” on Facebook.

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Police Reports Lino Lakes Police Department • A North Branch man, 20, was arrested for 4th degree DWI, underage drinking and driving and for no insurance after being reported for driving through yards in the 8100 block of 20th Avenue at 8:35 a.m. September 18. • A Forest Lake man, 73, was arrested for 4th de-

gree DWI and for improper lane use after being stopped for driving on the shoulder in the 8100 block of Lake Drive at 9:38 p.m. September 18. • A 17 year old male driver from Kimball was arrested for possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle and for possession of drug paraphernalia after being stopped by police for an equipment violation and improper lane usage in the 7100 block of

Otter Lake Road at 2:02 a.m. September 19. • A passenger in a car that stopped for a seatbelt violation in the 1800 block of Ash Street on September 19 was arrested for an outstanding warrant and for seatbelt violation. He was transported to the Anoka County Jail. • A Circle Pines man, 18, and two boys from Blaine, 16 and 17, Blaine were all arrested for underage consumption

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nesota Renewable Energy Tour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. The house, at 10534 Alamo St. NE, has solar panels, a ground-source heating system and an on-demand hybrid natural gas water heater. Its owners also drive electric vehicles. The tour, sponsored by the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society, features 17 eco-friendly properties in the metro. More info: mnrenewables. org/solar-tour.

of alcohol after being stopped for an equipment violation in the 6700 block of Hodgson Road at 1:01 a.m. September 20. • A 16-foot kayak was reported stolen from the shoreline in the 2000 block of Otter Lake Drive on September 20. It is unknown when the theft occurred. • A home and two vehicles were damaged during the night hours of September 21 in the

6100 block of Oak Hollow Lane. The damage appeared to be consistent with a BB gun. • Lino Lakes man, 25, was arrested for domestic assault in the 200 block of Baldwin Circle a 12:04 a.m. September 22. He was transported to the Anoka County Jail. • Compact discs were stolen from an unlocked vehicle sometime during the night hours of September 22 in the 6200 block

of Baldwin Lake Road. • A tool bag containing hand tools, two car emergency kits, air pump and two hitches was stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 6000 block of Hodgson Road on September 23. It is unknown when the theft occurred. • A vehicle rear ended another vehicle stopped at a stop sign in the 6500 block of Ware Rd. at 4:28 p.m. September 23. No injuries were reported.

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Community Briefs Presentation about youth drug use A presentation for parents about adolescent drug and alcohol use and prevention will be held Thursday, Oct. 8 in the Centennial Middle School Auditorium. The speaker is Steph Sianko, a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. The goal is to empower and educate parents about chemi-

Blaine house on renewable energy tour A home belonging to the Villella family in eastern Blaine will be highlighted on the Min-

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Up for Emmy A documentary called “My Last Breath” co-produced by Kelly McDonnell of Lino Lakes is up for an Upper Midwest Region Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in the documentary category. Results will be announced at a gala at the Mall of America Oct. 3. Billed as “a profound story of life after death,” the movie has aired on the TPT Channel. McDonnell is a

Festival remodeled The Festival Foods inside the Northway Shopping Center in Circle Pines has been remodeled. Upgrades include a new entrance and exit, new checkout registers, new flooring and skylights. The grocery store also is offering more organic and gluten-free products, the produce section was expanded

County levy The Anoka County Board last week adopted a preliminary maximum 2016 property tax levy of $112.4 million, a 2.5 percent increase from 2015. The final levy will be adopted on Dec. 4; it can be lowered but it cannot be higher than that amount.

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Opinion Super blood moon extra credit The kids said they PUBLISHER’S would get extra credit if we VIEW stayed up late to observe the combination supermoon and lunar eclipse last Sunday night, a rare occasion that hasn’t occurred since 1982. We found a spot on our neighbor’s lawn where we could watch it in between trees. CARTER JOHNSON The moon’s performance brought people out to enjoy the night sky. The neighborhood was alive with kids voices echoing,“Dad look!” and “Mom, when will it be orange?” Mark your calendar for the next supermoon/lunar eclipse sometime in 2033, or at least sit outside once in a while on a clear night and look at the constellations. It may not work for extra credit on any old night, but it always counts as quality family time. Curious to engage My 30-something niece, Lindsay, her husband, Paul, and their family visited from Chanhassen last weekend to celebrate the September birthdays in the family. Paul and Lindsay have three children under the age of five, two full-time jobs that sometimes require travel, they shop on Amazon and watch Apple TV. They’re busy. Paul said they recently started subscribing to their local weekly newspaper for the first time. I asked what stories stood out. He said he read a story about a local businessman who started a microbrewery in the area. He was so interested he rode his bike to the grocery store to buy a 4-pack of the new brew. At the store they had samples and he was able to meet the young owner. We know, through research and word of mouth, that our local papers inspire our readers’ entertainment choices and shopping patterns. As your local newspaper we strive to give you hyperlocal stories on new businesses, restaurants, school and local government news, sports, features about local people, and the most complete local calendar of events every week. Our primary goal as your community newspaper is to inform you, entertain and to help you thoroughly engage in our community. Each spring and fall we seek the help of our readers to support the paper through a subscription campaign. Why pay for something you already get for free? Because your paid subscription helps ensure that the local news and information that matters to you continues to be delivered. While advertising is still our primary source of revenue, subscriptions are increasingly becoming more important to our business, just as they are for most publications, such as The Wall Street Journal or Financial Times. And with our annual subscription rate of $30 per year – less than 60 cents a week – we provide the best value for our readers. Additionally, your subscription includes online access to our website and e-edition, so you can read your paper from your mobile phone, laptop, desktop or tablet from your easy chair, at the office or while you’re on vacation. If you prefer to sit down and thumb through the pages of The Quad Community Press, or read it on your i-pad while you wait to pick up a kid from soccer practice, the new format we will introduce in the next few weeks will make it even easier to enjoy reading the paper. The Quad Community Press is a reflection of our community and of all that is important to you. We couldn’t do it without your support. Please fill out and return the voluntary pay envelope inserted in this week’s paper, subscribe online at www. presspubs.com/site/services, or give us a call at 651-407-1200. Thank you for your support. — Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.

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1. Short chase ends in crash in Vadnais Heights - A brief chase ended in a two-vehicle crash with one injury on County Road E Sept. 21. Vadnais Press > News + Mobile 2. Shoreview couple still making beautiful music together - Couple nds their “retirement years” to be the busiest and perhaps most rewarding of all. Shoreview Press > News + Mobile 3. White Bear Lake has some new friends Friends of White Bear Lake group has one mission: To “save the lake” through augmentation. White Bear Press > News + Mobile 4. Funding sought for funeral of slain woman - A GoFundMe site is accepting donations for the funeral of Grace Ann VanNorman. Lowdown (FL) > News + Mobile 5. Cancer returns for former Hugo Marine 30-year-old former Marine and father is in the ght of his young life. Citizen > News + Mobile See Press Publications’ website www.presspubs.com for stories from the White Bear Press, The Citizen, Vadnais Heights Press, Shoreview Press, Quad Community Press, The Lowdown-Forest Lake Area and The Lowdown- St. Croix Valley Area.

Welcome Pope Francis THE VISIT BY Pope Francis to Cuba and the United States is a very meaningful time for this humble Holy Father to share the compassionate message of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our current economic policies have been a setback for the middle class and underprivileged. We incarcerate more people per capita than any other nation in the world. Violence continues on our streets and we have been a part of a disruption of millions of immigrants ﬂeeing their homeland throughout the world. We need people of God to rise up and take leadership in every area of life, from our homes to our schools and in all levels of government. Thank you, Pope Francis, for visiting our nation and reminding us of God’s grace and Handbook for Life. WHILE THE POLITICAL entertainment is well underway as we approach next year’s election, I am pleased to see that there are more candidates on the Democrat side so there will be choices on both sides of

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GENE JOHNSON the aisle. A key point from my perspective is a look at the major issues that are facing the country. The middle class has not moved up with their income. The economy is relatively flat with the exception that our fuel prices have dropped significantly. We still have 8 million unemployed. Health care costs are climbing at rates 15 times inflation. Long-term debt for college education is clearly growing out of reach and more people are on government benefit programs. I believe our foreign policy is in disarray. We pulled out of Iraq prematurely. This has helped ISIS to create an

unsafe Syria. It’s tragic to see the thousands of immigrants trying to ﬁ nd their way into Europe. The Iran nuclear deal scares me for the sake of our children and grandchildren. This growing American voter frustration of our federal government gives way to a Washington outsider like Donald Trump. Be careful with a loose cannon in a circus. Traditionally in the U.S., small business creates the most jobs. Now with all the regulations, small business is having the toughest time surviving. Have you noticed Washington, DC is an economic enterprise unto themselves? Half of the federal government could be dismissed without harm to our security or health. They have forgotten about Main Street America. Washington policies have encouraged American industry to go overseas. It’s expensive entertainment to watch and bear. Do something about it. Ask questions, read, make phone calls— become active! Above all,

know the people who are running for public ofﬁce and what they stand for, then vote! With all of that said, don’t get too excited about your choice of candidates until next March or April. A LOT OF people criticized Jesse Ventura when he was governor. He did a couple things that I appreciated. He reduced the number of the real estate categories to simplify it and make it much more equitable, but he also reduced the annual car license fee. Today the legislature has increased those fees again and it discourages buying a new car. I know it’s a way to get extra money from those who buy new cars and from those who buy the more expensive models. However, to encourage new car buying and get the latest in emission controls and increased economies, you shouldn’t overtax buyers. The message seems to be don’t buy a new car, but buy one that’s three to ﬁve years old. — Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

Mental Illness Awareness Week celebrates 25th anniversary The fi rst full week in October is Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). It was established by Congress in 1990, thus we are holding this event for the 25th year from October 4 through October 10. After a quarter of a century of work to raise awareness, educate the public about mental illnesses and promote acceptance of people with mental illnesses one must ask – has it made a difference? The answer is yes – although our work is not close to being done. Thanks to MIAW and other awareness campaigns such as Make It OK, Bring Change 2 Mind, and efforts by NAMI through the In Our Own Voice program, public understanding is improving. A Harris Poll conducted in August of 2015 found that 89% of people responding felt that mental health and physical health are equally important. People certainly know more about mental illnesses and the brain than they did 25 years ago. One surprising fi nding is that while the public’s understanding of mental illnesses has increased, attitudes towards people with mental illnesses have not changed enough. Mental illnesses and violence continue to be wrongly linked, which affects a number of things including people seeking treatment early, the ability to fi nish school or maintain employment, and the willingness of

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SUE ABDERHOLDEN communities to support programs to treat and support both children and adults with mental illnesses. Public policies, which have a huge impact on people’s lives, have changed as well over the past 25 years. Long-term discrimination under Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance meant there was no steady stream of funding to pay for treatment and services. While some refer to “our broken system of care,” the reality is that the system was never built. That same Harris Poll found that many (43%) felt that mental health care is not affordable and a third felt it is not accessible for most people and that people do not know where to ﬁnd mental health care. Key legislation has helped with awareness and inclusion, namely the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Mental Health Parity Act of 1996,

the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act, the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, and, most recently, the Affordable Care Act of 2010, which guaranteed healthcare coverage through exchanges. The Minnesota legislature also made signiﬁcant recent investments in its mental health system in 2013 and 2015, creating a framework and a set of services and supports that will be further developed during the next two years across the state, providing hope for thousands. Andy Warhol said, “They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” MIAW has made a difference; and the incredible changes that have taken place have been due to the hard work of countless individuals with mental illnesses, their family members and mental health professionals who have joined together to continue to change attitudes and laws not only during MIAW but throughout the year. —Sue Abderholden is executive director of NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness), a non-proﬁt organization that works to improve the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families through its programs of education, support and advocacy.

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quad communities ‘LEAVING GOD? INSIGHTS FROM THOSE WHO HAVE WALKED AWAY FROM CHURCH’ When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 & 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 Where: Lifetree Café, One Shepherd Ct., Circle Pines Details: Insights and trends about the current state of the church and why people leave will be discussed. Free; snacks and beverages available. Contact: 612-751-5707 or lifetreecafecpmn@gmail.com

When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5 Where: Community Ed conference room, 4707 North Rd., Circle Pines Details: Learn the skills to be a con dent babysitter, including basic rst aid, overview of choking, managing challenging behaviors, preparing meals and snacks, diaperchanging and bottle feeding. Preregister; $65. Contact: 763-792-6100 or isd12. org/community-education

LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES When: Noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: The Lino Lakes Police Department leads discussion on the topic of Identity Theft. Lunch included for $5. Pre-register by Sept. 29. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.linolakes.mn.us

FREE COMFORT YOGA CLASS When: 6:15-7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 Where: St. Genevieve’s Community Center, 7087 Goiffon Rd., Centerville Details: Free yoga class. No experience necessary. Bring a nonperishable food item for local food shelf. Contact: 651-429-4494 or thia t. com

RETIRE WISELY When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 Where: Centennial High School East, room 102, Details: Learn how to manage the six risks all retirees face, including in ation, outliving income, unpredictable events, market volatility, income taxes and rising healthcare costs. Pre-register; $8. Contact: 763-792-6100 or isd12. org/community-education

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 Where: Community Ed conference room, 4707 North Rd., Circle Pines Details: Make a decorative, lighted, Halloween-themed glass block to take home. Contact: 763-792-6100 or isd12. org/community-education

PAINTING IN THE PARKS When: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Spend a relaxing evening painting in the park with guidance from an experienced artist. Bring friends and a bottle of wine. $20; pre-registration required. Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks.com

DOLLARS INTO SENSE CLASS When: 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 Where: Anoka County Human Services Center, 1201 89th Ave., Blaine Details: Class covers tracking expenses, putting together a spending plan, goal setting, credit, and where to get additional help. Register at least 3 days prior. Contact: 763-755-1280 or extension.umn.edu

SWORD OF SUMMER RELEASE PARTY When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Dr., Circle Pines Details: Teens can celebrate the

neighborhoods nearby WOLF HOWL BONFIRE When: 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 Where: Wildlife Science Center, 5463 W. Broadway, Columbus Details: Meet the center’s resident wolves, mountain lions, coyotes, foxes, lynx and raptors, and toast marshmallows over the re. Pre-register; $15. Contact: 763-7926100 or isd12.org/ community-education

FRIGHT FARM HAUNTED HOUSE When: 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 2 through Oct. 31

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Where: Ramsey County Poor Farm barn, 2020 White Bear Ave. N., Maplewood Details: Explore frightening scenes in a blend of horror, local legend and folklore, and the new Asylum, a journey through an abandoned insane asylum gone wrong. Other activities include paintball monster hunt, carnival rides, food and beverages. Tickets are $10 and beneﬁt the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Foundation. A family friendly ‘low scare’ event on Sunday, Oct. 25 from noon-4 p.m. offers a tamer version; tickets $5. Contact: frightfarm.org

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When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 Where: St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 1965 East County Rd. E, White Bear Lake Details: Pets receive a blessing on church’s north lawn. Bring a leashed or crated pet. Dogs, cats, bunnies, birds, ﬁsh, reptiles, farm animals, and stuffed pet toys are welcome. Contact: 651-777-1107 or ststephenwbl.org

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When: 5K at 10 am; Open House 11 am-3 pm; Kids run at noon Saturday, Oct. 3 Where: Hugo Fire Department Details: 5K and kids halfmile run and annual Fire Department open house. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Contact: ci.hugo.mn.us

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new Rick Riordan series with the release of ‘The Sword of Summer”. Preview the book, learn about Norse mythology, play an ancient Viking game and feast like mighty warriors. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anoka. lib.mn.us

FALL SPORTS SAMPLER When: 6-6:5- p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 13-Nov. 17 Where: Golden Lake Elementary, 1 School Rd., Circle Pines Details: Children ages 4-6 can try many different sports activities, including basketball, soccer and oor hockey. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.linolakes.mn.us

WARGO FALL FESTIVAL When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Celebrate fall at Wargo with pioneer games, cider press, and self-guided nature activities for the family. Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks.com

Oct. 3 Where: North Heights Church,1700 Highway 96, Arden Hills Details: Fundraiser for MEC, a non-proﬁt that recruits, trains, places and supports volunteers who go into corrections settings and provide services and spiritual support to inmates. Evening features Dr. Tim Walsh speaking on ‘How God Heals the Brain’ and musical performance by People of Hope. Dessert and coffee served; registration $15. Contact: 651-408-1300 or MECjailministry.com

FALL COLORS FINE ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL When: 9 am- 6 pm, Sat., Oct. 3 and 10 am-4 pm Sun., Oct. 4 Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water St., downtown Stillwater Details: Juried Fine Art show, live jazz music and food vendors. Contact: 651-439-4001 or www.stillwaterfallartfair. com

WILDLIFE SCIENCE CENTER HARVEST HOWL When: 11 am -4 pm Sat., Oct. 3 Where: Wildlife Science Center, 5463 W. Broadway, Columbus Details: Wolves, raptors and other wild animals, local artisans, archery, kids’ games, pumpkinpainting contest Contact: 651-464-3993 or www.wildlifesciencecenter. org

RED CROSS BLOOD DONATION When and Where: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 at Culver’s, 4485 Centerville Rd. & 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5 at the White Bear Lake Fire Department, 4701 Highway 61 Details: All blood types are needed, especially O negative, A negative, B negative and AB blood. Contact: 800-RED

ONGOING ‘MAGIC AND JUGGLING’ When: 3:05-4:20 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 14-Oct. 19 Where: Centennial Middle School, Lino Lakes Details: Children in grades 6-8 will have hands-on experience with magic, juggling, slap-stick comedy and illusion. Contact: 763-792-5418 or isd12. org/community-education

PUMPKIN PATCH AND CORN MAZE When: Daily 10 am-6 pm, Saturdays, Sept. 19-Oct. 31 Where: Waldoch Farm, 8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Choose from two routes through the 7-acre corn maze. Also includes farm dig sand box, pedal carts, spiderweb, mini maze, corn box, barnyard and more. Also complimentary hayrides to pumpkin patch on weekends. Contact: 651-780-1207 or www. waldochfarm.com

FAMILY STORYTIME When: 10:15 -10:45 a.m. or 11-

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CIRCUS OF DREAMS When: 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 Where: Jimmy’s Event Center, 1132 E. County Rd. E, Vadnais Heights Details: Beneﬁt event for Make-a-Wish includes circus acts, models, music, dancers, silent auction, prize drawings, appetizers and cash bar. Contact: hairexpressions.biz

FALL COLOR BLAST OPEN HOUSE When: 1-5 pm Sun., October 4 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N, Marine on St. Croix Details: Celebrate the peak of fall color with guided trail hikes and other events. Contact: 651-4332427 ext. 10 or www. warnernaturecenter.org

GIRLFRIENDS BREAKFAST When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 10 Where: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church Great Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: “Living in the Light” program features musicians Tonia Hughes and Billy Steele. Tickets $20; group tickets also available. Contact: 651-426-3262 or saintandrews.org/ girlfriends

VADNAIS HEIGHTS LIONS WAFFLE BREAKFAST/FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 County Rd. F, Vadnais Heights Details: Enjoy a Belgian wafﬂe breakfast while supporting the Lions Club. Adults $7.50; Seniors $6.50; Children 6-14 $4; kids 5 and under free. The Vadnais Heights Fire Department will also hold an open

11:30 a.m. Thursdays, through Nov. 19 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and ngerplays for children of all ages and a caregiver. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anoka. lib.mn.us

BRIDGE AND CRIBBAGE When: 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can play bridge and cribbage. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.linolakes.mn.us

GHOSTS OF ANOKA TOURS When: 7 or 7:30 p.m. ThursdaySaturday, Sept. 3-Oct 23 Where: Anoka County History Center and Library, 2135 Third Avenue N., Anoka Details: Costumed guides host walking tour of various sites throughout Anoka that have been privy to “unexplained events.’ Tours also on Monday-Thursday the week of Halloween. Contact: 763-421-0600 or www. anokacountyhistory.org

house to celebrate Fire Prevention Week. Contact: cityvadnaisheights.com

HIGHWAY 35E: THE FINAL FOUR MILES When: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Former Senator John Milton talks about the conﬂict and compromise that eventually led to the completion of the last four miles of Interstate Highway 35E, including the showdown between citizens and state highway engineers. Contact: whitebearhistory.org

55+ DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FIRST TIME COURSE When: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 & Thursday, Oct. 15 Where: Polar Chevrolet, 1801 E. County Rd. E, White Bear Lake Details: In this 8-hour ﬁrst-time course, personc age 55+ will be provided the latest information in regard to driver safety, new laws, and vehicle technology. Completion qualiﬁes participants for a 10% discount on auto insurance premiums for three years. Contact: 888-234-1294 or mnsafetycenter.org

55+ DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 4-HOUR REFRESHER When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 Where: Luther White Bear Acura Subaru, 3525 Highway 61 N., White Bear Lake Details: Persons age 55+ who have completed the 8-hour course must complete the 4-hour refresher course every 3 years to maintain insurance discount. Contact: 888-234-1294 or mnsafetycenter.org

MUSIC REAL MEN SING FESTIVAL CONCERT When: 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 Where: Benson Great Hall, Bethel University Details: Concert features performances from Great Northern Union, area chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, and The Limestones, a seven-voice a capella group from St. Olaf College, and local high school students. Tickets $10 general admission. Contact: gnusings.com

MONROE CROSSING When: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 Where: Parkview United Church of Christ, 3737 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake Details: World-class bluegrass entertainers perform a blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel and originals. Bring a non-perishable food or monetary donation for the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf. Contact: 651-429-3346 or mnparkviewucc.org

ARTS NORTH STAR MUSEUM ORDER OF THE ARROW EXHIBIT When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 Where: North Star Museum of Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting, 2640 E. Seventh Ave., North St. Paul Details: Public is invited to a ribbon cutting celebration to introduce the new exhibit, ‘Firm Bound in Brotherhood: 100 Years of Cheerful Service’, honoring the centennial of the Order of the Arrow, the BSA’s national camping honor society. Contact: 651-748-2880 or nssm.org

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