WHAT’S HAPPENING

Ongoing Events

BALD EAGLE WATERSKI SHOWS

When: 7 p.m. Thursdays

Where: Trail Side Park - Centerville Lake

Details: Bald Eagle Waterski Shows offers free, family-frienldy entertainment from June through August.

Contact: www.baldeaglewaterskishows.net/

CIRCLE LEX FARMERS MARKET

When: 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 14Oct. 4

Where: Back parking lot, Lexington Municipal Liquor Store, 4139 Woodland Rd.

Details: Open air market with local vegetables, crafters, and baked goods. Rain or shine.

Contact: 612-272-3386

MARKETFEST

When: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, June 15 through July 27

Where: Downtown White Bear Lake

Details: Community summer festival with 160+ food and vendor booths, live music, car show, kids activities, specials at local merchants. Theme weeks include: Kickoff and Kiddie Parade on June 15; History Night June 22, and Avenue for the Arts June 29.

Contact: marketfestwbl.com

Current Events

BEARS BUILDING COMMUNITY EXHIBIT

When: Opens Thursday, June 15

Where: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 Fourth Street

Details: Interactive exhibit highlighting the 1920's as a turning point when White Bear transitioned from a summer destination to a year-round community. Runs through Aug. 1. Contact: whitebearhistory.org

FOUR CENTURIES OF RACISM, RAGE, AND RESISTANCE

When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 15

Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave.

Details: Discussion with Drew Hammond, part of the AHHA! Series. Free with registration.

Contact: whitebeararts.org

MANITOU DAYS GRANDE PARADE

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 16

Where: Begins at 2nd Street and Clark Avenue; ends at Memorial Beach

Details: Floats, marching bands, local organizations, and more travel through downtown and along Lake Avenue toward the beach.

Contact: manitoudays.com

'PETER AND THE STAR CATCHER'

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 15 and Friday, June 16; 2 & 7 p.m. Saturday, June 17; 2 p.m. Sunday, June 18

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

Details: Student actors with Children's Performing Arts perform story of an orphan who becomes the boy who would not grow up. Tickets information online.

Contact: childrensperformingartsmn. org

'JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT'

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 15 and Friday, June 16; 2 p.m. Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18

Where: Liberty Classical Academy Theater 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake

Details: Performance by “Fools for Christ” community theatre group, includes live orchestra. Ticket prices online.

Contact: foolsdrama.com/tickets

MANITOU DAYS GRANDE PARADE AND BEACH DANCE

When: Parade 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 16 followed by beach dance 8-11 p.m.

Where: Begins at 2nd Street and Clark Avenue; ends at Memorial Beach

Details: Floats, marching bands, local organizations, and more travel through downtown and along Lake Avenue, ending with the beach dance with live music by the Free & Easy Band. Contact: manitoudays.com

YOGA ON THE BEACH

When: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 17

Where: Memorial Beach, 4980 Lake Avenue

Details: Annual fundraiser for the White Bear Area Food Shelf. RSVP requested. Contact: yogadevotion.com

HISTORY LAB AT THE HISTORIC TOWN

HALL

When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 17

Where: Historic White Bear Town Hall, 1280 Hammond Rd., White Bear Township

Details: Kids in grades 3-6 can drop-in to participate in hands-on, interactive programs about local history.

Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

SANDCASTLES AND CREATURES

BUILDING CONTEST

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 17

Where: Memorial Beach

Details: Gather family and friends to build a sandcastle, sand creature, or sand sculpture in a free event hosted by White Bear Center for the Arts. Prizes awarded at noon.

Church Directory

Saturday at 4:30 pm Parish Community Center

6995 Centerville Rd, Centerville

Sunday at 8:30 am St. John’s Site 14383 Forest Blvd N, Hugo

Sunday at 10:30 am Parish Community Center

6995 Centerville Rd, Centerville

Contact: manitoudays.com

CAMPFIRE TALKS: SNAKES

When: 7-8 p.m. Saturday, June 17

Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve; 7373 Main St, Lino Lakes

Details: Join a naturalist at the campground amphitheater for a campfire, interactive activities, and presentations. Free.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

23RD ANNUAL WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION GOLF

TOURNAMENT

When: Monday, June 19

Where: Oak Glen Golf Course, Stillwater

Details: Proceeds support teachers and students in the White Bear Lake Area School District.

Contact: wblaef.org/golf-tournament

Calendar Briefs

Music on the Lake kicks off

Circle Pines Music on the Lake summer concerts will kick off Thursday, June 22, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Golden Lake Park. Join Brett of Special Works DJ, who has arranged a playlist full of songs made for dancing. Songs will span generations to appeal to all ages. Other concerts will feature The Revolution 5 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13, and Java Soul Band from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3. Music on the Lake is co-sponsored by Centennial Community Education and the city of Circle Pines.

Registration now open for Fete des Lacs run

Registration for the annual Fete des Lacs 8K/5K run and kids’ run is now open. The 5K and 8K runs will begin at 7:30 a.m. July 15; the kids’ run will follow at 8:30 a.m. For more information, visit https://tinyurl. com/522ma65x or contact info@runningventures.com.