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November 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Free Placement Test/ Parent Orientation
Kumon Math & Reading Center, Vadnais Square Shopping Mall, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Kumon is an after-school math and reading program that unlocks the potential of children so they can achieve more on their own. Free Placement Test Every Monday & Thursday Night. Or call to schedule one at your conveneint time.
December 3, 2011
Jingle Bear 5k
Sail la Vie on White Bear Lake
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Jingle Bear Run/Walk is a fun and festive way to kick off your holidays by helping others! Wear a holiday themed costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces (we supply the bells). Run or walk a 5 kilometer route along the beautiful shore of White Bear Lake and celebrate the season by bringing a non-perishable food item for the White Bear Lake Food shelf. Afterwards enjoy a breakfast buffet at the VFW or stroll through downtown White Bear Lake and join in the fun activities that are part of the White Bear Lake Winter Fest.
December 3, 2011
Winter Fest
Downtown White Bear Lake
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Come celebrate Winter Fest! There will be a giant slide, bounce house, photos with Santa wagon rides and many food, art, and crafts vendors. Bring the family out for a day of Winter fun. Explore downtown White Bear and all it has to offer on this fun filled day. Many of the downtown shops will have special events for Winter Fest also!
December 7, 2011 - December 8, 2011
Children's Story Time at the Fillbrown House
Fillebrown house, 4735 Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Children are invited to the Fillebrown House to sit by the magnficently decorated Christmas tree and listen to holiday poems and stories. Hot or cold cider and cookies will be served. Children are welcome to wear their pajamas if they wish. Due to popularity of this program, reservations are required: 651-407-5327 or online : www.whitebearhistory.org . Please make your reservations early, space is limited. $2.00 per person.
December 9, 2011 - December 18, 2011
Babe, The Sheep Pig
Lake Shore Players Theater
12:00 AM
A little orphaned piglet becomes the toast of the farmyard as he pursues his goal of being a champion sheepdog. The humorous and sometimes dangerous escapades of this gallant little fellow will delight the whole family, while encouraging all to pursue their dreams through kindness, gentility and courage. Oink! The 1195 film-version was nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture. (Family Friendly) Tickets: $12 Regular, $10 Senior/Student.
December 10, 2011
Holiday Tours at the Historic Fillebrown House
Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Experience the magic of the Fillebrown House decked out in all its holiday splendor. Tour times: 1:00, 1:40, 2:20, 3:00. $5.00 for Adults, $3.00 12 and under, WBLAHS members free. Reservations Recommended: 651-407-5327, or online: www.whitebearhistory.org
January 1, 2012
Resolution Solution 5K Run and Walk
White Bear Marina
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Here's a smart resolution for the coming year: Start it off on a healthy footing at Resolution Solution 5K Run & Walk. This is the Solution to your Resolution.
January 20, 2012
BEAR'ly Open Community Winter Dance Party
White Bear Country Inn
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Stop by the BEAR'ly Open Community Dance party, which will take place on Friday night, January 2oth. Take the chill off a winter's evening by kicking up your heels at this annual fundraising dance. Live music and a cash bar will be featured.
Tickets are $8 at the door and all proceeds from the dance go to the White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf.
This event is sponsored in part by Lexus of Maplewood, Dellwood Hills Golf Club and Auto Glass eXpress.
January 21, 2012
Bearly Open
White Bear Lake
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Come celebrate the 5th Annual Bearly Open on White Bear Lake. Come and enjoy a round of golf, yes a round of golf on the frozen lake in January!!!!!!!! All proceeds go to the White Bear Area Food Shelf. Get your foursome together, to sign up and get further information please click on the Bearly Open button on the home page of Explore White Bear.
This is an official St. Paul Winter Carnival Event, don't be surprised if you see a King and Queen hitting the ball around. There is a standing battle for the plaque between the Winter Carnival Royalty and the Mpls Aquatennial Royalty.
January 21, 2012
BEAR'ly Open Golf Tournament
Ramsey County Beach, White Bear Lake
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Come join hundreds of hardy golfers at the 5th Annual BEAR'ly Open Golf tournament, which will be held on the frozen waters of White Bear Lake. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the White Bear Lake Food Shelf. This official Winter Carnival event will be fabulous winter fun. Two 9-hole courses will be set up, with the tee-off and finish occurring at the Ramsey County Beach. Games and refreshments will be offered at each of the 18-holes. Tickets are $30 for Adults, and $15 for Students. A Community Dance will be held after the BEAR'ly Open. Dance starts at 8pm, and will be held at the White Bear Country Inn.
This event is sponosored in part by Lexus of Maplewood, Dellwood Hills Golf Club and Auto Glass eXpress.
January 25, 2012
KinderCare Open House
1000 Meadowlands Drive, White Bear Lake, MN 55127
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Our day long open house features fun activities for all ages and family members. Call to the Center Director Judie Schwanke to reserve you time slot. 651-429-6316
January 28, 2012
Winter Carnival Sled Dog Race
VFW, White Bear Lake, 4496 Lake Avenue South, WBL
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Don't miss this exciting Winter Carnival event, which is sponsosred by the North Star Sled Dog Club. Join us at the White Bear Lake VFW for a one-of-a kind winter fun day!
January 28, 2012
Special Olymipcs Minnesota Polar Bear Plunge - White Bear Lake
Ramsey Beach, 5050 Lake Avenue N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
12:00 PM
The Polar Bear Plunge is presented by Minnesota law enforcement as part of their year-round Law Enforcement Torch Run events it is a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations and businesses to support Special Olympics athletes by jumping into frigid Minnesta waters. It consists of several different events that take place across Minnesota during the coldest months of the year. From January through March, our Plunge crew will be traveling around the state to different communities with one goal in mind: raise funds for Special Olympics Minnesota! Register online at: http://www.plungemn.org
January 29, 2012
Winter Carnival Sled Dog Race
VFW, White Bear Lake, 4496 Lake Avenue South, WBL
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Don't miss this exciting Winter Carnival event, which is sponsored by the North Star Sled Dog Club. Join us at the White Bear VFW for a one-of-a-kind winter fun day!
February 4, 2012
Historical Society Scrapebooking Crop
White Bear Lake Armory
10:00 AM
Enjoy a fun day with friends working on your scrapbook or craft of your choice. Cost: $30 members/$35 nonmembers - includes donuts & coffee, lunch, dinner, snacks, door prizes; and more! All proceeds benefit the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society and our ongoing efforts to preserve the stories of our community. Pre-register online http://www.whitebearhistory.org/scrapbooking.html or call 651-407-5327.
February 9, 2012
White Bear Lake Notorious Gangsters
Wildwood Branch-Washington County Library
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The White Bear area was a haven for the 1920s and ‘30s era gangsters who wanted to get away from it all. Join us to learn some gangster lingo while you hear the tales of infamous visitors such as Ma Barker, Alvin “Creepy” Karpis and Baby Face Nelson. FREE event but donations are welcome. This project was funded in part or in whole with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 which dedicated funding to preserve Minnesota's art and cultural heritage. Presented by the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. 651-407-5327, www.whitebearhistory.org, www.facebook.com/whitebearhistory
February 24, 2012
Taste of Northeast Metro 916 Gala
Jimmy's Conference Center
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us for the Taste of Northeast Metro 916 Gala at Jimmy's Conference Center at 5:30 pm Friday, February 24, 2012. Dine at the dinner hors d'oeuvres buffet, which will include tasty appetizers as well as favorite dishes of Northeast Metro 916 district employees and students. Enjoy live entertainment by Tim Patrick and Standard Deviation and bid on great silent and live auction items while raising money for a great cause! Proceeds benefit the 916 Education Foundation, a charitable organization that supports the students, staff and programs of Northeast Metro 916 by funding student scholarships, specialized equipment and program grants. Tickets available at 651-415-5657 or www.916educationfoundation.org
February 25, 2012
JAMS Kick Off Event
Tri Fitness Traing Center
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
This event is to introduce the new JAMS team at Tri Fitness. This is an all abilities club/team for kids 5-18 to join together to celebrate a healthy lifestle and have fun learning the sport of triathlons. During this kick off there will be activities, snacks, and treats. Plus information about the team and race series.
February 27, 2012
White Bear Lake Notorious Gangsters
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The White Bear area was a haven for the 1920s and ‘30s era gangsters who wanted to get away from it all. Join us to learn some gangster lingo while you hear the tales of infamous visitors such as Ma Barker, Alvin “Creepy” Karpis and Baby Face Nelson. FREE event but donations are welcome. This project was funded in part or in whole with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 which dedicated funding to preserve Minnesota's art and cultural heritage. Presented by the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. 651-407-5327, www.whitebearhistory.org, www.facebook.com/whitebearhistory
April 28, 2012
Antiques and Art Fair
White Bear Lake Area High School
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Celebrate antiques & local art at the second annual Antiques & Art Fair from 10 am-2 pm on April 28, 2012 at White Bear Lake Area High School South Campus. Antique dealers from different specialties will conduct appraisals on family heirlooms, sports collectibles, coins, dolls, furniture, art and more! The Arts & Crafts Boutique features local artists, crafters and collectors displaying and selling handcrafted goods, artwork, vintage goods, antiques, and collectibles. Northeast Metro 916 students will display and sell personal artwork to raise money for their program and the foundation. There are also kid's crafts, guest speakers, a coffee cart, and more! Join us for a great family outing that supports the students, staff and programs of Northeast Metro 916. Visit www.916educationfoundation for more information.
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