Education & Community

FREE online program offered by the Ramsey County Library using Zoom communication software.

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.

Registration Required:  https://rclreads.bibliocommons.com/events/5f1c881e2b372c4500d76294 Read more about White Bear’s Notorious Gangsters – Online Program

The Minnesota Historical Society will offer a four-part discussion series on Facebook related to "historical context for [the] debate over monuments and memory," according to a press release. Read more about Shared Spaces & Public Places

Have an enriching day with the community attending workshops and having thoughtful conversations at the third annual Because Black Life Conference. The event includes a breakfast and lunch with the registration fee, and all the workshops are included. Read more about Because Black Life Conference

Join the St. Croix Valley community at Heppner’s Auto Body for their fifth annual car show. Enjoy a variety of classic cars, music and free food. There will be prizes given away as well the first 50 people that attend. If rain occurs, they will move the date to October 3. Read more about Fifth Annual Car Show

Who’s to say schoolwork isn’t fun? With the Wayzata Community Ed STEM Club classes, your child will develop their problem solving, critical analysis and peer collaboration skills, all while learning about mechanical engineering basics! Students will be sent kits to use during their classes and can be picked up at the Community Ed center before classes begin. Read more about Online: Magic School Bus Club Session

Get out your painting supplies and take advantage of the City of Plymouth’s Adult Arts Program virtual tutorials. For $40, learn to paint the beautiful and bright flowers that blossom in the summer with video tutorials provided by the City of Plymouth’s Connect to Rec Virtual Recreation program. Read more about Virtual Palette Up! Sunflower Farm at Home

FREE program offered via Zoom through the Ramsey County Library System, Registration Required:  https://rclreads.bibliocommons.com/events/5efdf0fcdb8a6839002d5c5c

Take a virtual stroll along Washington Avenue, originally known as Railroad Avenue, to see images of the past and how the buildings look today. We will share stories of the businesses and proprietors who were located along this important stretch of White Bear’s business district.   Read more about Washington Avenue: Then & Now - Online Program

Service Project Day For Groups, & Individuals (Adults, & Children Ages 8+ With Adult) 

Maplewood Nature Center, 2659 E. 7th St., Maplewood, MN 55119

Saturday, April 25, 10:00AM -11:30AM

Schedule for a community service project with your group, family, or on your own at Maplewood Nature Center!  Help with litter pickup, cutting back gardens, clearing trail, and other tasks.  Call the nature center to schedule a time and task: 651-249-2170. Activity #16728 Read more about Service Project Day For Groups, & Individuals (Adults, & Children Ages 8+ With Adult)

Nesting and Overwintering Habitat for Bees (Adults) 

At Maplewood Nature Center

Saturday, April 18, 2019, 1:00PM – 3:30PM Read more about Nesting and Overwintering Habitat for Bees (Adults)

Spring Pond Creatures, Nature Family Fun With ECFE

(For Familes with Children 4 & Under)

At Maplewood Nature Center, 2659 E. 7th Street, Maplewood 55119

Saturday, April 18, 2020, 10:00-11:30AM Read more about Spring Pond Creatures, Nature Family Fun With ECFE