Enjoy everything apple at Afton Apple Orchard’s giant fall celebration. Hay rides, a balloon-ologist, cider pressing demos, music and an endless selection of food and drink derived from the delectable apple. Work up an appetite by traversing the 15-acre corn maze. Ages 4 and under $2, ages 5 and up $3. 10 a.m. Afton Apple Orchard, 14421 90th St.S., Hastings; 651.436.8385; aftonapple.com Read more about Apple Festival
Thanks to a new partnership between the Metropolitan Library Services Agency (MELSA) and 3M Library Systems, users of the 100 metro public libraries in the seven-country metro now have free and fast access to thousands of additional eBooks.
To celebrate there will be a demonstration open to the public at the George Latimer Central Library in downtown St. Paul at 9 a.m. on Thursday, September 4 and pop-up stands providing more information at Park and Rides and Farmers’ Markets. Read more about More Free eBooks @ Your Library
Honeybees are environmental superheroes. Not only do these insects produce sweet, syrupy honey, but they also pollinate the flowers that grow the food we love to eat. Learn more about this mighty insect and sample different types of honey with naturalist Mick Garrett from the Dodge Nature Center. Families with children ages 3-10. All children must attend with an adult. $6 per child. 6:45-7:30 p.m. Kargel Park Building, 9301 Tamarack Road; 651.714.3500; ci.woodbury.mn.us Read more about Honey Bees
Many baby-boomers worry about the care needs for an elderly parent. Their parents may live with the uncertainty of chronic illness and disability and have a whole host of planning issues. However, either caregivers are overwhelmed with conflicting information or don't know where to seek help. Such a lack of information, or the wealth of conflicting information, adds to their anxiety about caring for an elderly parent. Indeed, it takes a team to protect an elderly person and every aspect of planning should be addressed. Read more about The Meaning of Empowerment: The Slippery Slope of Incapacity
Every year in August, communities around the U.S. gather for National Night Out, an evening of food, entertainment and conversation. National Night Out (also known as Night to Unite) began in 1984 as an initiative of the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) to promote neighborhood camaraderie and involvement in crime prevention organizations and activities. For more information on Woodbury’s Night to Unite, visit ci.woodbury.mn.us Read more about Night to Unite
Join Stonecrest, Presbyterian Homes Senior Living for the annual Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
The END-ALZ walk will begin at 10:45am, on a paved, wheelchair/walker accessible, very short route. In case of inclement weather, the walk will be held indoors.
After the Blessing of the Caregivers and the END-ALZ Walk, stay for hot dogs and refreshments, live music, and information regarding dementia-related resources. Read more about End Alzheimer's Walk
Bring your family, bring your pets, and enjoy a jog or a stroll with other pet lovers. Afterwards, join in for a variety of family- and pet-friendly activities, including vendor displays, give-aways, and a silent auction! Read more about Coco's Heart 5K Doggy Day
If you own an eReader and are struggling with how to use it, you will benefit from this class. Liz Gonzalez will walk you through demonstrations of free eBook downloads available through the library. And if you’re thinking about buying an eReader, you’ll be able to physically review some of the readers currently on the market. 6 p.m. Conference Room A & B, R.H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place; 651.731.1320; co.washington.mn.us Read more about eBooks @ The Library
Starting a business? Thinking about starting a business? If yes, this class is for you. Get confidential business start-up advice and counseling at this free event. 3 p.m. Conference Room B, R.H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place; 651.275.8557; co.washington.mn.us Read more about Minnesota SCORE
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