Santa is planning a special visit to Oakdale on Dec. 7 from 6 to 7:35 p.m. He’ll travel through town on a decorated firetruck, and to make Santa’s visit extra special, please make plans to welcome him at one of the following stops:
submitted photo • The annual Santa Parade has routes going through Spring Lake Park, Blaine and Mounds View. Part of the goal of Santa Parade is to collect non-perishable food items for local food shelves.
The SBM Fire Department’s Santa Parade will be coming to the communities of Spring Lake Park and Mounds View.
courtesy of St. Paul Ballet • Based on the original story, “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by ETA Hoffman, St. Paul Ballet has reimagined the story, but with Clara as the star.
From St. Paul Ballet, “Clara’s Dream” from “The Nutcracker” returns Dec. 1 for the second time at The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine’s University.
The Minnesota Sinfonia orchestra will be joined by talented young violin soloist Katia Tesarczyk for two concerts, Dec. 1 at St. Paul’s First Covenant Church. 1280 Arcade St. at 7 p.m., and Dec. 2 in Minneapolis at the Basilica of St.