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Sundae Bingo Sunday, November 14 | 1 to 3 PM | Discovery Center All ages welcome! What could be better than ice cream sundaes and two hours of bingo!? Join us for this fun-filled Sunday afternoon. Make your own ice cream sundae while shouting out BINGO! Prizes are awarded to winners of every game. All participants will be eligible for the grand prize raffle drawing at the end of the event (must be present to win the raffle). Deadline to register is November 7. $8.
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Curious Critters Club (Ages 3 to 6)Select Friday mornings | 9:30 to 11 AM | Discovery Center
Children participate in nature themed discussions, play games, watch DVDs, and create projects. Register one week prior to class! $8 per class.
- Friday, November 5: Nests
- Friday, November 19: Wild Turkeys
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Letters to SantaSoon after Thanksgiving through December 19, 2021 | Mailbox locations at City Hall and Discovery CenterWatch for Santa's magical red mailboxes to appear at the Discovery Center and at City Hall soon after Thanksgiving! Write Santa a letter and deposit your letter in his mailbox. Let him know whether you have been a little naughty or a lot nice and include your wish list! Please include your full name, age, and address in your letter. MORE INFORMATION
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Chicken KeepingThursday, November 4, 2021 | 6:30 to 8 PM | Discovery Center
We’ll discuss the pros and cons of keeping chickens, highly efficient coop design and costs, ordinance compliance, neighbors, and where to get chickens. Come learn dozens of tips, tricks, and techniques to make it easy, efficient, safe, sanitary, odor free, solve rooster noise problems, egg storage, low cost, and an efficient coop construction designed precisely for Minnesota winters that always stays above freezing (no heating of water, no frozen eggs) for $5 to $10 per year. Call 651-747-3860 to reserve your spot. Free. MORE INFORMATION
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Indoor Market Kick OffSaturdays, November 13 and 27 | 9 AM to 1 PM | Discovery Center
Shop local! Over 20 local vendors offer a unique variety of items including baked goods, meats, canned goods, artisan foods, sweets, salsas, strudels, jewelry, essential oils and much more! Expect a full vendor list by early November at www.oakdalefun.com. A great place to start your holiday shopping! MORE INFORMATION
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Art Discovery FairSaturday, November 20 | 10 AM – 3 PM | Discovery Center
Discover the perfect holiday gift while submerging yourself into local displays of talent and skill as artists and crafters come together for one amazing fair just in time for the holiday season! Engage with the creators themselves to connect with an unexpected gift. Discover what individuals from the Oakdale art and craft community have been busy creating. Find paintings, photography, woodworking, jewelry, pottery, and more. Bring home something special while discovering the creative and inspiring work of those in your community! MORE INFORMATION
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Forest Therapy WalksSaturdays, November 6 and 20 | 10 AM to 12 PM | Oakdale Nature Preserve
What is Forest Therapy? Forest Therapy, or “forest bathing,” is a research-based framework for supporting healing and wellness through immersion in forests and other natural environments. Studies have demonstrated a wide array of health benefits, especially in the cardiovascular and immune systems, and for stabilizing and improving mood and cognition. Forest therapy walks are slow-paced and are leisurely guided through nature by certified forest therapy guides. Attend in-person or virtually. Spots are limited, masks can be worn (subject to applicable federal/state/local mask mandate guidelines), and please arrive early for in-person. $20 per class (50% discount for frontline workers). MORE INFORMATION
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Oakdale Wellness 50+Oakdale Wellness 50+ is a volunteer initiative making Oakdale and Washington County healthier by offering health-focused activities for persons 50 and over that lead to measurably improved wellness. Oakdale Wellness 50+ is supported by Washington County, the City of Oakdale, and the Vital Aging Network (VAN). November Activities Wednesdays, 9 AM: Oakdale Nature Preserve Walking Club Tuesday, November 2, 6 PM: Fit Tuesdays in Washington County Parks | Night Hike with Lit Trails at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve Saturday, November 6, 1 PM: Be Safe! Personal Protection in Unfamiliar Places Thursday, November 11, 6 PM: Get Fit for Life
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Painting Class | Snowman & MoonFriday, November 12 | 1 to 3 PM | Discovery Center Join local artist Sandy Danus of Cheerful Hearts Studio as she leads you through a fun and inviting, acrylic paint class. Learn a new skill and have a great time! All supplies are included and our cheerful, step by step instruction is easy to follow, even if you have never picked up a paint brush before. Come away with your own beautiful finished canvas creation that you can be proud of. Deadline to register is one week prior to class. $30. MORE INFORMATION
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To register for activities, please visit www.oakdalefun.com. If you have any questions about the listings, please call us at 651-747-3860 and we will be happy to assist!
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