Community Calendar

Easter Egg Hunt

When: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 8

Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N.

Details: Kids can hunt outside for eggs filled with candy and visit with the bunny. Registration required; $12 person.

Contact: shoreviewmn.gov/parksrec/special-events

Taste of Shoreview of St. Thomas, North Star Chorus and Lake Country Chorus.

Tickets: $25 adults, $20 seniors and $15 students.

Contact: 651-605-1124 or wildwoodartistseries.org

Rotary Strive Scholarship Spirit of White Bear Lake Race

When: 9 a.m. Saturday, April 1

Where: The Boatworks Commons, 4459 Lake Ave S., White Bear Lake

Details: 5K run along the lake to Matoska Park; 5 mile course continues through local neighborhoods. Register online; proceeds go to the Strive Scholarship Inc. Fund. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each group. $25 advance registration, $35 on race day. Contact: midwestevents.com

Waffle Breakfast and Fire Truck Tours

When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, April 2

Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E County Rd. F

Details: All-you-can-eat Belgian waffle breakfast put on by the VH Lions Club. Other participants include Minnesota Lions Diabetes, Vision and Hearing Foundations,

Can-Do-Canines, and vision screenings for youth. Information about camps and dragon boat races. $9 adult, $8 seniors 63+, $5 kids 6-14, 5 and under free.

Contact: 651-204-6000 or www. cityvadnaisheights.com/262/Waffle-Breakfast

“La Cage Aux Folles 2023”

When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, April 28-May 21.

Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake

Details: Lakeshore Players performs this rather gaudy, but rather grand play. Tickets $30. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org

Community Showcase

When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 8

Where: Stillwater Area High School, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N., Oak Park Heights

Details: Live local entertainment, local food, kids games and activities, exhibitors from local businesses and organizations and job fair. Free and open to the public. Contact: 651-439-4001 or greaterstillwaterchamber.com

When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, April 20

Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N.

Details: Sample local restaurants, wine and beer, bucket raffles, silent and live auction. Proceeds support Slice of Shoreview community event.

Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewmn.gov

Family Earth Day Celebration

When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 22

Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes

Details: Make earth art project, explore trails, entertainment, Sound Garden, and visit the EcoFair. Free.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

May

St. Croix Valley Annual Pottery Studio Tour & Sale

When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, May 14

Where: Upper St. Croix Valley, self-guided tour

Details: Visit eight pottery studios featuring 71 artists from around the country on a self-guided tour;