Events

The Benedictine Center in Maplewood is offering a two-day retreat called “Men’s Retreat: Becoming Transformed.” It will be held Thursday, May 31, through Friday, June 1. The $100 cost includes lodging and meals.

Washington County Parks will begin its summer campfire program season the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend with programs at Lake Elmo Park Reserve and St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park.

Maplewood Nature Center & Neighborhood Preserves, 2659 E. Seventh St.

Can prayer have a tangible impact in our daily lives? Is the Bible relevant in this day and age? Says speaker Mary Alice Rose, “Yes!

The Alexander Ramsey Class of 1973 Reunion Committee met on April 26 to discuss its upcoming 45th reunion. The reunion will be held at the Rosetown American Legion Post 542, 700 County Road C in Roseville, on Saturday, Sept 8, at 6 p.m.

Residents can get help repairing household items, clothes, electronics and more at upcoming Fix-It Clinics held at two Dakota County Library locations.

The upcoming Fix-It Clinics will be held:

Spend June 2 walking beautiful, single-track, unpaved trails at Salem Hills Park, 1642 Upper 55th St. E., Inver Grove Heights, as part of National Trails Day. Enjoy a free gift and snack. The walk is about one mile and will start at 10 a.m.

Members of the public are invited to attend the presentation of the second annual Garold “Jerry” Murphy Community Service Award on May 15 at 7 p.m., during the Mendota Heights City Council meeting. 

Join Slow Roll St. Paul for a group bike ride with East Side neighbors on Wednesday, June 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Those interested should gather at the East Side Freedom Library, 1105 Greenbrier St. All ages and abilities welcome.

Art in the Hollow, the annual East Side art festival that takes place in Swede Hollow Park in Dayton’s Bluff, returns on June 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is organized by the Friends of Swede Hollow.