WHAT’S HAPPENING

costumes. Funds support the White Bear Area Food Shelf. Contact: bearlyopen.org

Polar Plunge

When: Noon Saturday, Jan. 28

Where: White Bear Lake County Park, 5050 Lake Ave.

Details: Participants jump into frigid White Bear Lake to support Special Olympics. Entertainment from 1-5 p.m. Registration at Dellwood Country Club 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 and 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28.

Contact: plungemn.org/events/ white-bear-lake

Lunch And Table Games

When: noon Wednesday, Jan. 25

Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights

Details: Bring a bag lunch and play table games with friends. Coffee provided. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com/seniors

HOCKEY DAY MN 2023

When: Jan. 26-29

Where: Polar Lakes Park, 1280 Hammond Road, White Bear Township

Details: Weekend of frozen fun with outdoor hockey games including Stillwater and Forest Lake high school teams, outdoor concerts and activities all weekend. See schedule of games and events online. Contact: hockeydaymn.com

Virtual Reading With Author Andrew Krivak

When: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 Where: Zoom

Details: WBCA host author of the Big Read book choice, “The Bear” for a virtual reading and conversation. Free with registration. Contact: whitebeararts.org

“NOISES OFF”

When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 27-Feb. 12; 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6

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

Details: Comic play performed by Lakeshore Players Theatre.

Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers. org

2023 North American Ice Diving Festival

When: Saturday, Jan. 28

Where: White Bear Lake County Park, 5050 Lake Ave.

Details: Largest under-ice scuba diving event with more than 100 participants from around the world. On-ice demos, seminars and scuba vendors showcasing products beginning at 10 a.m.. Look for 25 ft red inflatable 250 yards off boat launch.

Contact: 651-653-1174 or mwschoolofdiving.com

Winter Festival

When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28

Where: Wildlife Science Center, 22830 Sunrise Road NE, Stacy Details: Learn about dogsledding and meet mushers and their teams. Demos, dog sled rides, campfires, food trucks, beer and other vendors.

Contact: wildlifesciencecenter.org

SPENT LIME STUDY RESULTS FOR OAK KNOLL POND/WOOD LAKE

When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1

Where: White Bear Lake City Hall, 4701 Highway 61

Details: Public meeting about the recent study conducted by VLAWMO and the city to determine if Oak Knoll Pond/ Wood Lake is suitable for a possible spent lime demonstration project to improve water quality.

Contact: vlawmo.org/events/spent-limestudy-results-oak-knoll-pondwood-lake/

EDUCATION IN SOCIETY SERIES

When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2

Where: Liberty Classical Academy, 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Foreign Relations expert Ken Pope will speak on the topic “The Global Impact of Communism & its Role in Current Events.” A special guest will share experience of imprisonment in Cuba. Free and open to the public. Contact: libertyclassicalacademy.org

BEAR'LY OPEN DANCE PARTY

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3 Where: White Bear Country Inn, 4940 Highway 61 Details: Community dance features live band Wildcat Combo. Free hors d'oeuvres and cash bar with signature cocktail. Funds support the White Bear Area Food Shelf. Contact: bearlyopen.org

GROOVE ON: JAZZ DANCE WITH RHYTHMICALLY SPEAKING

When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N. Details: Dancers will show how to improvise and dance to jazz music. Ages 3+. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org/ events

BEAR'LY OPEN XV

When: 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 Where: White Bear Lake, off of Ramsey County Beach Details: Golf-on-ice event where participants use golf clubs, hockey sticks, tennis rackets, or anything else that can propel a tennis ball toward the hole. Foursomes encouraged to wear

THE OLDER THE BETTER VINTAGE SLED EVENT

When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 Where: Blacksmith Lounge, 17205 N. Forest Blvd., Hugo

Details: Trophies awarded for vintage and restored snowmobiles. Sled ride weather permitting.

Contact: Facebook: Stillwater Snowmobile Club

MIDWINTER FAMILY FUN

When: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4

Where: Belwin Conservancy, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Free family-friendly event featuring guided hikes, stargazing with the Minnesota Astronomical Society using a large refractive telescope, and s'mores around the campfires. Contact: belwin.org

GIVE CHERELLE A LEG UP FUNDRAISER

When: 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5

Where: Kellerman's Event Center, 2222 Fourth St., White Bear Lake

Details: Steampunk-themed event with live music by Wildcat Combo, Dire Wolf, and Paul Mayasich. Cash bar and light food. Donations support Cherelle's medical and living expenses.

LUTHER COLLEGE NORDIC CHOIR

When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5

Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi

Details: One of the premier collegiate choral ensembles in the United States comprised of three upper-class mixed touring choirs and two first-year choirs performs choral music that spans all styles and genres. Tickets available online or at the door. Contact: tickets.luther.edu.

WHITE BEAR'S NOTORIOUS GANGSTERS: THE SEQUEL

When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7

Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi

Details: Learn gangster lingo and hear the tales of the infamous visitors who stayed in the White Bear area. Free.

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