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Crafty Projects You Can Do at Home for Valentine's Day

The best valentines are the homemade kind, but that doesn’t mean the art has to suffer. We asked Karron Nottingham at Off the Wall Studio for her suggestions on some do-it-yourself ideas for the holiday, and she delivered! Each of these is also available in a studio class around the holiday (materials included), or can be sourced at your local craft store (like Michael’s). Read more about Crafty Projects You Can Do at Home for Valentine's Day

From Grain to Glass at 45th Parallel Distillery

Farm-to-table dining has exploded in recent years—more and more people are seeking out sustainable meals made from locally grown and ethically sourced ingredients—and the trend is taking over the alcohol industry as well. When it comes to this grain-to-glass movement, one local distillery is leading the way. Read more about From Grain to Glass at 45th Parallel Distillery

Rowing Is Growing

The Hudson-based St. Croix Rowing Club is a nonprofit sculling group providing adults with competitive or recreational rowing opportunities. Efforts to start the club began in 1999, thought up by rowing enthusiasts Hal and Kathy Barnes, Tom Palmer and Maynard Schultz. The first lessons were offered in 2001. The group now competes in a variety of events each year, including many local and less-than-local regattas. Read more about Rowing Is Growing

Awarding Locals at the Chamber Gala

The second Chamber Winter Gala Community Awards Celebration takes place this month at The Heights Hall in Oak Park Heights. The event promises to be a wonderful and sophisticated evening spent making connections and honoring local business. Chamber executive director Robin Anthony says this gala is a perfect opportunity for people to come together, “and celebrate bridging business and community.” The event is open to the public and will be filled with live music from Shoop Jazz, a full dinner, cash bar and auction. Read more about Awarding Locals at the Chamber Gala

Your Community Theater

There is a venue in the small town of St. Croix Falls, Wis., celebrating its 28th season this year, where community members can gather for great performances in a charming local setting. “Festival Theatre is your local theater,” says Jason Richards of the St. Croix Falls Festival Theatre. “Festival Theatre’s mission is to make the arts welcoming to all people as an essential part of their wellbeing and for the vitality of the community.” Read more about Your Community Theater

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Happy Valentine’s Day from Valley Gift Shops

Get creative this Valentine’s Day with one of these sweet and thoughtful gifts that go beyond the candy and flowers.

Vintage Key Necklace
This upcycled jewelry piece by local artist Vault 31 features a vintage skeleton key with recycled leather and bullet rhinestones. This beautiful item can be the source of many a charming “key to my heart” romantic pun this Valentine’s Day. Find them at Dwell Furniture and Home Décor for $28–$39. Read more about Happy Valentine’s Day from Valley Gift Shops

February 2018 St. Croix Valley Magazine

In the February issue check out Dave Knoke's picks for a Valentine's chocolate box that can't be beat! Read more about February 2018 St. Croix Valley Magazine

Introduction to Screenwriting

Join us at the Stillwater Public Library on Thursday, February 15 and Thursday, February 22 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm for Introduction to Screenwriting.
Come to this two part introductory screenwriting class to learn about
dialogue, scene, and rising action. Learn about script styles, craft
elements, and jumpstart your script. Read more about Introduction to Screenwriting

A Kid’s Guide to Writing Short Stories (Grades 4-7)

Join us at the Stillwater Public Library on Saturday, February 24 from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM for A Kid’s Guide to Writing Short Stories. Are you the kind of person who can tell stories that keep your friends on the edge of their sleeping bags? Then join us and explore different ways to come up with story ideas, and then shape them into engaging, fun stories - complete with characters, plot, and setting - that you can share with all your friends! This class is for children in grades 4-7. Read more about A Kid’s Guide to Writing Short Stories (Grades 4-7)

Moving Target Mystery Book Club

Join us at the Stillwater Public Library on the fourth Wednesday of each month (January-November) from 6:30 - 8:00 pm for our popular mystery readers club, the Moving Target Mystery Book Club. Group members read individual titles of their choice based on the theme, setting, or topic selected by the group at the end of each meeting. All mystery enthusiasts are welcome.

Program is free and no registration is necessary. Read more about Moving Target Mystery Book Club

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