BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:WBLAS Community Education & Recreation - All Courses CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:iCalendar-Ruby BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Trivia Bingo puts a fun twist on the classic game! Join us as w e take a nostalgic trip through the 50s\, 60s\, and 70s — filled with music \, memories\, prizes\, and plenty of laughs.\n\n \n\nOur Trivia Bingo calle r will be Colleen Smith from Senior Helpers. DTEND:20260716T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195613Z DTSTART:20260716T144000Z LOCATION:Normandy Park Education Center SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Trivia Bingo (A0726-26) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:13-05:00_190210860@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6809/ae-2526-summer/trivia-bingo#A072 6-26 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Join us as we delve into Minnesota’s rich and diverse art histo ry\, celebrating the region’s unique role in the broader history of America n art. This seminar offers an in-depth exploration of the iconic and emergi ng artists who have shaped our state’s cultural landscape\, from the 1700s to today.. Highlighting influential figures such as George Morrison\, Warre n MacKenzie\, Wanda Gág\, and Clement Haupers\, among many others. We’ll ex amine the legacy of these artists\, discuss how significant pieces have bee n acquired by museums and private collections\, and look at the role of his toric galleries. Additionally\, this seminar will address the evolving Minn esota art market\, providing insights on expanding personal collections in today’s environment. DTEND:20260602T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195613Z DTSTART:20260602T150000Z LOCATION:District Service Center Sunrise SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Great Lakes & Great Art: History of Art in Minnesota (A0626-07) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:13-05:00_681134871@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6498/ae-2526-summer/great-lakes-great -art-history-of-art-in-minnesota#A0626-07 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:This class is designed to help home gardeners learn how to prev ent against\, diagnose\, and respond to problems in your yard and garden us ing Integrated Pest Management practices.\n\nThis class is offered by the U of M Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Ramsey County\, who are eager to share research-based gardening best practices with the people in their community. DTEND:20260616T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195613Z DTSTART:20260615T233000Z LOCATION:UofM Extension Office in Maplewood SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:What's Eating Your Plant (A0626-10) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:13-05:00_990518585@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6502/ae-2526-summer/what-s-eating-you r-plant#A0626-10 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:This class is designed to help home gardeners learn how to prev ent against\, diagnose\, and respond to problems in your yard and garden us ing Integrated Pest Management practices.\n\nThis class is offered by the U of M Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Ramsey County\, who are eager to share research-based gardening best practices with the people in their community. DTEND:20260702T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195613Z DTSTART:20260701T233000Z LOCATION:Online SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:What's Eating Your Plant (A0626-11) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:13-05:00_606821298@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6502/ae-2526-summer/what-s-eating-you r-plant#A0626-11 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Learn about the benefits of growing native plants. In this clas s you will find out how to identify native plant species and get ideas for using these plants in the landscape\, plus information on how to design\, i nstall and maintain a native plant garden.\n\nThis class is offered by the U of M Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Ramsey County\, who are eage r to share research-based gardening best practices with the people in their community. DTEND:20260624T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195613Z DTSTART:20260623T233000Z LOCATION:UofM Extension Office in Maplewood SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Gardening with Native Plants (A0626-12) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:13-05:00_340397656@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6503/ae-2526-summer/gardening-with-na tive-plants#A0626-12 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Learn to identify and manage common invasive plants found in Mi nnesota yards and natural areas\, and find out about new invaders on the ho rizon. \n\nThis class is offered by the U of M Extension Master Gardener vo lunteers of Ramsey County\, who are eager to share research-based gardening best practices with the people in their community. DTEND:20260711T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195613Z DTSTART:20260711T150000Z LOCATION:UofM Extension Office in Maplewood SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Weeding 101 (A0726-13) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:13-05:00_410763812@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6504/ae-2526-summer/weeding-101#A0726 -13 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Learn the science behind and the benefits of home composting\, including information on different composting methods\, recommended compost able materials\, and common uses of compost around the yard and garden.\n\n This class is offered by the U of M Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Ramsey County\, who are eager to share research-based gardening best pract ices with the people in their community. DTEND:20260729T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195613Z DTSTART:20260728T233000Z LOCATION:UofM Extension Office in Maplewood SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Home Composting (A0726-14) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:13-05:00_485867712@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6505/ae-2526-summer/home-composting#A 0726-14 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Learn about the many ways to save\, store\, and preserve season al fruits and vegetables so you can enjoy the best flavors and highest nutr ition for as long as possible. We'll share best practices for storing fresh produce and the many different methods of food preservation. \n\nThis clas s is offered by the U of M Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Ramsey C ounty\, who are eager to share research-based gardening best practices with the people in their community. DTEND:20260818T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195613Z DTSTART:20260817T233000Z LOCATION:UofM Extension Office in Maplewood SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Food Saving (A0826-02) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:13-05:00_656401077@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6506/ae-2526-summer/food-saving#A0826 -02 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Learn about how to put your garden to bed in this class\, which provides information about what to do for your garden and landscape betwee n September and February. \n\nThis class is offered by the U of M Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Ramsey County\, who are eager to share resea rch-based gardening best practices with the people in their community. DTEND:20260826T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195613Z DTSTART:20260825T233000Z LOCATION:UofM Extension Office in Maplewood SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Fall into Winter Gardening (A0826-04) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:13-05:00_362352666@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6507/ae-2526-summer/fall-into-winter- gardening#A0826-04 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:We'll explore the history of the Hmong people from their origin s in China through their migrations in Southeast Asia\, their involvement w ith our CIA during the Viet Nam War\, and eventual settlement in the U.S. L earn about their beliefs and customs\, and how both have been altered by li ving in America. There have been many myths about the Hmong. Here is your c hance to be informed about the people who are your neighbors and very often your nurse\, medical technician or in St. Paul\, the mayor. DTEND:20260828T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195613Z DTSTART:20260828T150000Z LOCATION:District Service Center Sunrise SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:History: The Hmong Among Us (A0826-05) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:13-05:00_789275048@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6513/ae-2526-summer/history-the-hmong -among-us#A0826-05 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Did you know that 30-40% if food is wasted? Learn practical tip s and strategies to prevent food waste at home. You’ll also learn how to pa rticipate in Washington County’s Food Scraps Pickup Program\, a free progra m that picks up food scraps from your house and turns them into compost. DTEND:20260616T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195613Z DTSTART:20260616T150000Z LOCATION:Normandy Park Education Center SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Learn How to Stop Food Waste (A0626-08) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:13-05:00_448356181@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6482/ae-2526-summer/learn-how-to-stop -food-waste#A0626-08 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Kickstart your Spanish journey with this engaging summer course \, perfect for beginners!\n\nDesigned for those with little to no experienc e\, you'll learn essential vocabulary\, basic grammar\, and practical phras es for everyday conversations. Through group discussions and break out conv ersation practices\, you'll build confidence in speaking and understanding Spanish. Our experienced instructors will guide you in every step of the wa y\, setting you up for continued success. By the end of the course\, you’ll have the foundational skills to keep learning and speaking with confidence .\n\nOnline portal resources and practice tools included with tuition. DTEND:20260602T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195613Z DTSTART:20260601T230000Z LOCATION:Online SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Beginner Spanish Boost [online] (A0626-22) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:13-05:00_316296895@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6564/ae-2526-summer/beginner-spanish- boost-online#A0626-22 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Kickstart your Spanish journey with this engaging summer course \, perfect for beginners!\n\nDesigned for those with little to no experienc e\, you'll learn essential vocabulary\, basic grammar\, and practical phras es for everyday conversations. Through group discussions and break out conv ersation practices\, you'll build confidence in speaking and understanding Spanish. Our experienced instructors will guide you in every step of the wa y\, setting you up for continued success. By the end of the course\, you’ll have the foundational skills to keep learning and speaking with confidence .\n\nOnline portal resources and practice tools included with tuition. DTEND:20260609T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195613Z DTSTART:20260608T230000Z LOCATION:Online SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Beginner Spanish Boost [online] (A0626-22) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:13-05:00_560059001@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6564/ae-2526-summer/beginner-spanish- boost-online#A0626-22 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Kickstart your Spanish journey with this engaging summer course \, perfect for beginners!\n\nDesigned for those with little to no experienc e\, you'll learn essential vocabulary\, basic grammar\, and practical phras es for everyday conversations. Through group discussions and break out conv ersation practices\, you'll build confidence in speaking and understanding Spanish. Our experienced instructors will guide you in every step of the wa y\, setting you up for continued success. By the end of the course\, you’ll have the foundational skills to keep learning and speaking with confidence .\n\nOnline portal resources and practice tools included with tuition. DTEND:20260616T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195613Z DTSTART:20260615T230000Z LOCATION:Online SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Beginner Spanish Boost [online] (A0626-22) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:13-05:00_12724155@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.in ternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6564/ae-2526-summer/beginner-spanish- boost-online#A0626-22 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Kickstart your Spanish journey with this engaging summer course \, perfect for beginners!\n\nDesigned for those with little to no experienc e\, you'll learn essential vocabulary\, basic grammar\, and practical phras es for everyday conversations. Through group discussions and break out conv ersation practices\, you'll build confidence in speaking and understanding Spanish. Our experienced instructors will guide you in every step of the wa y\, setting you up for continued success. By the end of the course\, you’ll have the foundational skills to keep learning and speaking with confidence .\n\nOnline portal resources and practice tools included with tuition. DTEND:20260623T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195613Z DTSTART:20260622T230000Z LOCATION:Online SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Beginner Spanish Boost [online] (A0626-22) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:13-05:00_756798893@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6564/ae-2526-summer/beginner-spanish- boost-online#A0626-22 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:This class has been rescheduled from the publication date.\n\nL ooking for a meaningful way to stay active\, connected\, and give back?\n\n This session explores service and volunteer opportunities designed for adul ts 55 and older\, with an emphasis on Senior Companion & Foster Grandparent Service opportunities\, alongside Lutheran Social Services & AmeriCorps Se niors programs. Learn how serving your community can boost your health\, br oaden your social network\, and open doors to new learning experiences. We’ ll also cover the benefits\, and flexible ways to serve. We will reflect on how your personal values align with community needs and explore ways to ma ke service part of your next chapter.\n\n \n- Senior Companions : Making a difference in the lives of older adults for over 40 years. Senior Companion s share their time and talents while enhancing the lives of older adults as they assist them in staying active\, healthy\, and independent. \n\n- Fost er Grandparents : Volunteers provide academic and social support for childr en and youth to make a positive and lasting impact on their personal growth and social and emotional development. DTEND:20260514T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195613Z DTSTART:20260514T150000Z LOCATION:District Service Center Sunrise SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Volunteering with Purpose (2026-865) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:13-05:00_372994307@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6499/ae-2526-winter-spring/volunteeri ng-with-purpose#2026-865 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:This women's self-defense seminar will help you acquire the str ategies and skills sets necessary to protect yourself from attack situation s which are common and unique to females. Learn preemptive tactics\, escape maneuvers\, verbal interventions\, physical techniques\, and the effective use of self-defense devices\, in order to quickly\, and successfully\, end a potentially dangerous encounter or assault. A strong emphasis will also be placed on empowering the mind\, which is of paramount importance in prev ailing in an attack. Come see for yourself how this seminar will give you t he supreme confidence and extraordinary power to face any threatening situa tion.\n\nAges 13-15 must be accompanied by a registered adult\, Ages 16-17 with an adult (female or male) who stays to observe. DTEND:20260603T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195613Z DTSTART:20260602T220000Z LOCATION:Mahtomedi District Education Center SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Women's Self-Defense for Women & Girls (A0626-22p) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:13-05:00_778597057@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6215/ae-2526-summer/women-s-self-defe nse-for-women-girls#A0626-22p END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Lunch!\n\nFrom January through April\, enjoy a deli cious lunch with us once a month at the Senior Center! Each month will feat ure a meal from a different local restaurant. Water and coffee will be prov ided\, but feel free to bring your own non-alcoholic beverage. Come for the food - stay for the great company!\n\n \n- Fri\, April 24 = Red Luna: 2 be ef soft shell tacos\, rice\, black beans\, chips\, salsa Register by April 16\n\n \n \n- Time: There will be two seating times: 11:15am & 12:30 each l unch\n\n \n\nPlease Note: No refunds 7 days prior to the events.\n\n \n\nAn y proceeds from the meals goes back into programming for the White Bear Are a Senior Center. Thank you for supporting us! DTEND:20260424T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195613Z DTSTART:20260424T163000Z LOCATION:District Service Center Sunrise SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:TGIF- Thank Goodness it's Food - April (A0424-937) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:13-05:00_357260215@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6408/ae-2526-winter-spring/tgif-thank -goodness-it-s-food-april—1#A0424-937 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Lunch!\n\nFrom January through April\, enjoy a deli cious lunch with us once a month at the Senior Center! Each month will feat ure a meal from a different local restaurant. Water and coffee will be prov ided\, but feel free to bring your own non-alcoholic beverage. Come for the food - stay for the great company!\n\n \n- Fri\, April 24 = Red Luna: 2 be ef soft shell tacos\, rice\, black beans\, chips\, salsa Register by April 16\n\n \n \n- Time: There will be two seating times: 11:15am & 12:30 each l unch\n\n \n\nPlease Note: No refunds 7 days prior to the events.\n\n \n\nAn y proceeds from the meals goes back into programming for the White Bear Are a Senior Center. Thank you for supporting us! DTEND:20260424T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195613Z DTSTART:20260424T173000Z LOCATION:District Service Center Sunrise SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:TGIF- Thank Goodness it's Food - April (A0424-938) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:13-05:00_661274359@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6408/ae-2526-winter-spring/tgif-thank -goodness-it-s-food-april—1#A0424-938 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:The Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS) will pre sent on important legal issues that older adults face\, focusing on maintai ning independence\, preventing isolation\, and providing resources to help people stay in their homes safely and longer. After the discussion\, we’ll play Bingo and serve light refreshments.\n\n \n\nWho is SMRLS? SMRLS is a n on-profit law firm which receives federal\, state\, local\, public\, and pr ivate funding to provide free legal help to low income and elderly people w ho reside in 33 counties of southern Minnesota\, including the St. Paul met ropolitan area. SMRLS is a client-centered organization which is committed to its Mission of providing a full range of high-quality legal services\, i n a respectful manner which enable clients to: enforce their legal rights\; maintain freedom from hunger\, homelessness\, sickness and abuse\; and emp ower persons and ensure equal opportunity\, thus\, helping persons to help themselves and become economically self-reliant\, to the extent their indiv idual abilities and circumstances permit. SMRLS has adopted Practice Standa rds and Guiding Principles to accomplish its Mission and has established ca se priorities which govern the types of cases which will be accepted for re presentation. DTEND:20260507T171500Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195613Z DTSTART:20260507T144000Z LOCATION:Gladstone Community Center SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Learn & Bingo (2026-790) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:13-05:00_431270897@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6328/ae-2526-winter-spring/learn-bing o#2026-790 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Learn why pre planning your death is important\, how it avoids unnecessary stress and confusion of what to do with your body and saves mon ey during a traumatic time. How to choose providers and important details t o think about and things to consider in helping to navigate the inevitable\ n \n\n*White Bear Area Senior Center Members: Call to register and receive a discount. #651-653-3121 DTEND:20260122T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195613Z DTSTART:20260122T160000Z LOCATION:District Service Center Sunrise SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Pre-Planning for the Inevitable (2026-656sc) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:13-05:00_137169106@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6326/ae-2526-winter-spring/pre-planni ng-for-the-inevitable#2026-656sc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Learn why pre planning your death is important\, how it avoids unnecessary stress and confusion of what to do with your body and saves mon ey during a traumatic time. How to choose providers and important details t o think about and things to consider in helping to navigate the inevitable\ n \n\n*White Bear Area Senior Center Members: Call to register and receive a discount. #651-653-3121 DTEND:20260506T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195613Z DTSTART:20260506T150000Z LOCATION:District Service Center Sunrise SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Pre-Planning for the Inevitable (2026-657sc) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:13-05:00_936552530@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6326/ae-2526-winter-spring/pre-planni ng-for-the-inevitable#2026-657sc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:From grave robbing medical students to pest houses to penicilli n - learn about the history of American medicine. Included are the accepted medical practices that proved lethal\, the great epidemics and how prejudi ces and superstition impeded medical progress. Find out about the breakthro ughs that have increased our life expectancy\, and the practices we need to be wary of today. DTEND:20260501T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195613Z DTSTART:20260501T150000Z LOCATION:District Service Center Sunrise SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:History: Pest Houses & Grave Robbers: 200 Years of Medicine in Amer ica (2026-861) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:13-05:00_85090435@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.in ternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6340/ae-2526-winter-spring/history-pe st-houses-grave-robbers-200-years-of-medicine-in-america#2026-861 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:When you are thinking of selling your home and downsizing to yo ur next home\, there are so many things to consider to transition successfu lly! Whether you are considering a one level townhome\, a condo or a senior living community it’s important to be prepared in this process. Come and b e a part of this class taught by Faith Waters with Edina Realty and the Joy Erickson Real Estate Team. This team has helped many seniors (including th eir parents) move successfully to their next home through thoughtful educat ion and caring insights. \n \n*White Bear Area Senior Center Members: Call to register and receive a discount. #651-653-3121 DTEND:20260226T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195614Z DTSTART:20260226T160000Z LOCATION:District Service Center Sunrise SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Seven Steps to Selling Your Home (0226-301sc) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:14-05:00_249480930@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6468/ae-2526-winter-spring/seven-step s-to-selling-your-home#0226-301sc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:When you are thinking of selling your home and downsizing to yo ur next home\, there are so many things to consider to transition successfu lly! Whether you are considering a one level townhome\, a condo or a senior living community it’s important to be prepared in this process. Come and b e a part of this class taught by Faith Waters with Edina Realty and the Joy Erickson Real Estate Team. This team has helped many seniors (including th eir parents) move successfully to their next home through thoughtful educat ion and caring insights. \n \n*White Bear Area Senior Center Members: Call to register and receive a discount. #651-653-3121 DTEND:20260409T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195614Z DTSTART:20260409T150000Z LOCATION:District Service Center Sunrise SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Seven Steps to Selling Your Home (0226-302sc) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:14-05:00_913565502@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6468/ae-2526-winter-spring/seven-step s-to-selling-your-home#0226-302sc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:The White House was built next to a sewage ditch. It has been b urned down\, expanded\, supposedly haunted\, and is the home of our preside nts. Learn about this iconic structure and the men who’ve lived there\, fro m the president who lost a set of White House china in a poker game to the ones who served without pay to the one who had the place gutted and rebuilt . Learn\, too\, about the behind the scenes workers who make this house/mus eum work. DTEND:20260529T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195614Z DTSTART:20260529T150000Z LOCATION:District Service Center Sunrise SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:History: If the Walls Could Talk (2026-862) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:14-05:00_857236773@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6343/ae-2526-winter-spring/history-if -the-walls-could-talk#2026-862 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Get to know some of the herbs commonly used in cooking and lear n how to harness those flavors year-round.\n\n \n\nThis class is offered by the U of M Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Ramsey County\, who are eager to share research-based gardening best practices with the people in their community.\n\nUniversity of Minnesota Extension\, Ramsey County\, 202 0 White Bear Ave\, Maplewood\, MN 55109 DTEND:20260421T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195614Z DTSTART:20260420T233000Z LOCATION:UofM Extension Office in Maplewood SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Herb Gardening (0420-600p) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:14-05:00_453955529@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6283/ae-2526-winter-spring/herb-garde ning#0420-600p END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Why do fish chase after one lure but ignore the next one? Do th ey see every color\, certain colors or none at all? We will be talking abou t and looking at a wide variety of gadgets and lures\, as well as giving yo u a chance to make your own to take home and try out. \n\nAll the supplies and materials are provided\, just bring your creativity.\n\n \n\nParent/Chi ld Class: Ages 5-12 with registered adult.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: When registering use the students name. DTEND:20260424T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195614Z DTSTART:20260423T230000Z LOCATION:Forest Lake Area Schools Education Center SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Build Your Own Lures (Adult/Child) (0229-822p) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:14-05:00_394868572@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6230/ae-2526-winter-spring/build-your -own-lures-adult-child#0229-822p END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Composts and mulches are nature’s way of recycling\; keeps wast e out of landfills\, and it fertilizes without chemicals. Learn how to use a variety of composts and the various mulches out there for all your planti ng and landscaping needs whether you make them yourself or buy them off the shelf. The pros\, the cons\, and everything in between…especially how to u se mulches to tuck your plants in for the long winter ahead. \n\nParticipan ts will receive an informational folder full of great publications\, a nati ve plant book\, and several compost bins will be given away as door prizes. . DTEND:20260506T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195614Z DTSTART:20260505T233000Z LOCATION:Forest Lake Area Schools Education Center SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Composting and Mulch (0505-820p) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:14-05:00_401195504@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6237/ae-2526-winter-spring/composting -and-mulch#0505-820p END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Is there anything more exciting than playing with bugs? We will be digging right in and seeing what kind of buggy neighbors are swimming a round the lakes and streams. This is a very hands-on session full of creepy crawly fun that will leave you with a better appreciation of how important insects are as well as what they can tell us about the water.\n\n \n\nPare nt/Child Class: Ages 5-12 with registered adult.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: When regis tering use the students name. DTEND:20260508T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195614Z DTSTART:20260507T230000Z LOCATION:District Service Center Sunrise SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bugged Out Water (Adult/Child) (0507-820p) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:14-05:00_909524779@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6238/ae-2526-winter-spring/bugged-out -water-adult-child#0507-820p END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Rain barrels harvest rainwater from roofs and other structures that can then be used to water gardens\, lawns\, and potted plants. Install ing a rain barrel is an excellent way to reduce run-off and pollution as we ll as save MONEY! As much as 40% of residential water is used for irrigatio n in the summer. You will learn the ins and outs of rain barrels\, site sel ection\, and other tips to use rain barrels most efficiently. We will also talk about the pros and cons of many of the commercially available rain bar rels and how to make your own. \n\nParticipants will receive an information al folder full of great publications\, a native plant book\, and several ra in barrels will be given away as door prizes. DTEND:20260514T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195614Z DTSTART:20260514T200000Z LOCATION:Forest Lake Area Schools Education Center SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Rain Barrels (0514-820p) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:14-05:00_479350060@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6239/ae-2526-winter-spring/rain-barre ls#0514-820p END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:If you’d like to attract more butterflies to your yard\, consid er adding native plants\, shrubs\, and trees that help support their divers e nutritional needs. Native plants generally require less maintenance on yo ur part and provide food and shelter for local wildlife. We will go through several host plants that will attract specific pollinators. \n\nParticipan ts will receive an informational folder full of great publications\, a nati ve plant book\, and several door prizes will be given away from local plant specialists. DTEND:20260410T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195614Z DTSTART:20260409T230000Z LOCATION:Forest Lake Area Schools Education Center SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Hands On Butterfly Garden Design (0409-820p) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:14-05:00_75682631@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.in ternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6235/ae-2526-winter-spring/hands-on-b utterfly-garden-design#0409-820p END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:You've attended a funeral before and have likely left with thou ghts about planning for your own farewell. What would you want? What would you not want? How do you make sure these wishes are carried out? Come join us for a lunch and learn at a local funeral home to ask questions\, get ans wers\, and uncover the benefits of getting a plan together in advance.\n\nF or lunch we will have soup and sandwiches with a salad and some bars.\n \nL unch & Learn Location: Mueller Memorial Funeral Home\, 4738 Bald Eagle\, Wh ite Bear Lake DTEND:20260406T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T195614Z DTSTART:20260406T163000Z LOCATION:Mueller Memorial Funeral Home SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn at a Funeral Home (0406-860) UID:2026-04-05T14:56:14-05:00_323166183@ip-10-0-168-223.us-east-2.compute.i nternal URL:https://whitebear.arux.app/course/6335/ae-2526-winter-spring/lunch-and- learn-at-a-funeral-home#0406-860 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR