Help the naturalist weed, and learn during this fun work event! Experienced and new gardeners alike are invited to dig in to the native plant gardens at the Maplewood Nature Center with the Naturalist. By the time you leave, you will be able to identify at least four native plants and four weeds. We will be transplanting plants, so there may be a chance to take some divisions home. Read more about WEED ‘EM & REAP
(ADULTS, AND CHILDREN 10 AND UP WITH ADULT)
Learn to Track Phenology with iNaturalist. We’ll meet one Friday every month March-May. We will walk and observe plants and wildlife happenings on the trails, and then record what we see back at the nature center. Option to bring your own smartphone or tablet (ideally download the iNaturalist app ahead of time). If rainy, program will be cancelled. Read more about iNATURALIST TRAINING
Annual Settler's Glen Community Garage Sale!
Wednesday, May 16th 3pm-5pm (PRESEALE)
Thursday, May 17th 8am-4pm
Friday, May 18th 8am-4pm
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Join us on Thursday, June 7 from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for the Kick Off of Stillwater Public Library's summer learning celebration! What is everyone laughing about? It’s the Midwest’s favorite Kid’s Comedy Clown duo, Mixed Nuts. When Lori tries to throw a party for all of the Summer readers, Mark's silly playfulness gets in the way. Join us for physical comedy, age-appropriate humor and uproarious audience participation! Read more about "Mixed Nuts" Energetic Comedy for Kids - Summer Reading Kick Off
Terry Hildebrand’s interest in art began when he was in the army in his 20s, starting out with realistic pencil drawings. Hildebrand later used the GI Bill to study art, first at University of Wisconsin–River Falls, then at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield, Mich. His painting major and sculpting minor have heavily shaped the way he works to this day.
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Few would disagree that Hudson’s downtown has become a bona fide culinary destination. Twin Cities dwellers can come for the river, hit a few shops or an event and stick around for dinner. But with 20 independent restaurants in the historic district nowadays, it’s common for even the longest resident to exclaim, “That one’s new!”
Read more about Review: Hudson Food Walk and Stillwater’s Foodies on Foot
Life is sweet when it comes to the following 30-some most-admired restaurants, shops, services and people, because all of their hard work and effort, investment in the Valley and commitment to quality is paying sweet dividends, as each is voted by you, our readers, as the best in the region in a variety of categories.
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While Mom tends to be the unsung hero of the home, chances are she has some opinions about how she’d like to be pampered this month.
“I would definitely want my kids to make me crêpes for breakfast in bed,” says Rachael Perron, culinary and branding director for Kowalski’s. “My favorites are butter with cinnamon sugar, sliced banana with caramel, and ham and cheese, but I’ll take anything—raspberry jam, chocolate sauce, apple butter, you name it!” Read more about Mother’s Day Homemade
It’s not every day you get to hear an accordion orchestra play music from your favorite movies—May 12 is your chance to do just that. Dan Newton’s Accordion Orchestra performs at the Phipps, playing songs from movies ranging from the 1920s to contemporary favorites like Quentin Tarantino films.
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For the fifth year in a row, Run Stillwater will host the Stillwater Half-marathon, presented by Twin Cities Orthopedics; this year’s event is May 26. Participants can run, jog or walk the course based on their skill-level, and on previous years many have indulged in the buffet at Water Street Inn afterwards.
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