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LOCAL EVENTS
2 Royal Oaks Culver’s Night Join Royal Oaks Elementary at Culver’s! Order for takeout and a portion of your sales go right back to the PTA! All ages. Free. 5–7 p.m. Culver’s, 520 Woodbury Drive; royaloakspta1@gmail.com
3, 10, 17, 24 Virtual Storytime
A weekly Zoom story time for ages 3–6 and a caregiver. Each family will receive a goodie bag, filled with Letters are Characters items. Ages 3–6. Register online. 10:30 a.m. 203.263.3502; eventkeeper.com
4 Good Morning Woodbury
Passion with a Shot of Espresso
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Tune in for a night full of student talent! whs.sowashco.org
nspired by the 1990s sitcom Friends, the relaxed and intimate coffeehouse setting became a favorite activity among high school students, according to the Coffeehouse program. It wasn’t too long after until Woodbury High School (WHS) students jumped on board and began having late-night “chill” sessions at the local Caribou Coffee. These sessions sparked an idea that would later become the most successful National Honor Society (NHS) fundraiser in WHS history. The Coffeehouse, an annual student-run event, is a favorite school-year event that has continued for 26 years. Structured to resemble the aura of an urban coffee house, the cafeteria is set with a low stage of risers and food for sale from local vendors. About 25 WHS acts are selected from auditions, which range from vocal performances and instruments to spoken word poetry and magic. “Coffeehouse provides an intimate atmosphere much like performances one might see at small, local theaters or coffeehouses,” says Rachel Nicholas, an advisor for NHS who, alongside Ted Welsch, oversees the Coffeehouse program. Nicholas says the student body looks forward to the event every year, thrilled to support their peers, who also prepare and host the event. Although the theme for this year has not been selected yet, WHS plans to hold Coffeehouse virtually, says Nicholas. She says their senior chairperson, along with other members, select the theme. A few past themes have been “An Evening in Paris,” “Roaring Twenties,” “Music on Mount Olympus” and “Cirque de Soleil.” “WHS is swarming with talent,” says Nicholas. She says Coffeehouse provides a place for students to showcase their passion and talents. —Samantha De Leon
13 Woodbury Polar Plunge
Go to the extreme while supporting Special Olympics Minnesota during the Polar Plunge. This year you have two Plunge options: in-person or virtual. All ages. Minimum $50/$75. Begins at 1 p.m. Carver Lake Beach, 3175 Century Ave. S.; 763.270.7119; plunge@somn.org
16 Business After Hours
You’re invited for an informal social networking in an after-hours setting at X Golf. This event is a great way to network with your peers accompanied with munchies and cold beverages! All ages. Free. 4:30–6 p.m. X Golf Woodbury, 8150 Coller Way Suite 500; 651.578.0722; woodburychamber.org
AREA EVENTS
4, 5, 6 Sounds of Spring
Welcome the spring season with the Minnesota Orchestra’s Sounds of Spring. Listen to Delius, Debussy and
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Take the opportunity for morning networking with coffee, breakfast fare and the chance to connect with other chamber members. All ages. Free. 7:30–9 a.m. OffiCenters, 2042 Wooddale Drive Suite 250; 651.578.0722; woodburychamber.org
