Sundae Bingo

Sunday, November 13 | 1 to 3 PM | Discovery Center
 
All ages welcome! What could be better than ice cream sundaes and two hours of bingo!? Join us for this fun-filled Sunday afternoon. Make your own ice cream sundae while shouting out BINGO! Prizes are awarded to winners of every game. All participants will be eligible for the grand prize raffle drawing at the end of the event (must be present to win the raffle). Deadline to register is November 6. $10.

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Snow Sculpture Contest

Oakdale residents submit your snow sculpture now through March 31, 2023 | Any address in Oakdale, MN 55128

Win a $100 Target Gift Card! Calling all creative Oakdale residents. Do you have what it takes to create the best snow sculpture in town? If so, head outside any time after a snowfall, and start constructing your masterpiece. All sculptures are judged on appearance, relative to the season’s theme. This year’s theme is “Upside Down Snowman.” Please submit photo entries via email to Nathan Timmons by March 31. The winner will be contacted on April 1 by Oakdale Recreation.
 
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Curious Critters Club (Ages 3 to 6)

Select Friday mornings | 9:30 to 11 AM | Discovery Center

Preschoolers discuss a nature topic, play themed games, watch videos and create crafts centered on the subject. Children enjoy a snack that is provided during the class. Please dress kids for the weather; Curious Critters like to go on adventures outside! Deadline to register is one week prior to class. $8 per class.

• November 4: Everything from A to Z | Registration deadline extended through 11/1 | The nature preserve is full of all kinds of cool shapes. Together we will look for nature’s alphabet in the park.
• November 18: Bison | This week we will find out why they are so important for our grasslands and where we can find them now.  
• December 2: Baby, It’s Cold Outside! | Brrr! How do you stay warm in the winter? Animals have ways to stay warm too! Come learn about their fantastic fur.  

 
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Letters to Santa

Mailboxes appear soon after Thanksgiving through December 18 | Discovery Center and City Hall

Watch for Santa's magical red mailboxes to appear at the Discovery Center and at City Hall soon after Thanksgiving! Write Santa a letter and deposit your letter in his mailbox. Let him know whether you have been a little naughty or a lot nice and include your wish list! Please include your full name, age, and address in your letter.
 
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Library Storytime

Select Wednesdays | 10:30 AM | Discovery Center

A Washington County Youth Librarian will be visiting for a series of special preschool story times! We’ll have fun talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing together. We will focus on concepts such as counting, colors, sharing, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet. A simple craft will follow. A free program recommended for developmental ages 0 to 5 and their grown-ups. 

• November 30: Family Story Time

 
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Indoor Market

Saturdays, November 12 and 26 | 9 AM to 1 PM | Discovery Center

Shop local! The perfect place for holiday shopping! Over 20 local vendors offer a unique variety of items including baked goods, meats, canned goods, artisan foods, sweets, salsas, strudels, jewelry, essential oils and much more!
 
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Painting Class | Harvest Wreath on Canvas

Friday, November 18 | 11 AM to 2 PM | Discovery Center

Join local artist Sandy Danus of Cheerful Hearts Studio as she leads you through a fun and inviting, acrylic paint class. Learn a new skill and have a great time! All supplies are included and our cheerful, step by step instruction is easy to follow, even if you have never picked up a paint brush before. Come away with your own beautiful finished canvas creation that you can be proud of. Deadline to register is November 11. $30.
 
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Art Discovery Fair

Saturday, November 19 | 10 AM to 3 PM | Discovery Center

Discover the perfect holiday gift while submerging yourself into local displays of talent and skill as artists and crafters come together for one amazing fair just in time for the holiday season! Find paintings, photography, woodworking, jewelry, pottery, and more. Bring home something special while discovering the creative and inspiring work of those in your community!
 
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Yoga

Yoga taught by Jennifer Brandt, Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Yoga Therapist at Body and Mind Yoga Therapy www.bodyandmindyogatherapy.com.
 
Yoga Classes
Tuesday or Thursday Mornings | 9 to 10 AM | Discovery Center
 
Develop a strong and flexible spine, increase comfort and mobility in your joints, and build strength and balance in a safe way in this all-levels yoga class. Classes focus on each student's own internal experience rather than achieving an external appearance. Every class will include movement and guided breathing woven together. Most classes will have an element of meditation, chanting, and guided self-exploration.  
 

• Winter Tuesday Yoga | 8 week series ($125) | December 13, 20, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7 (No class December 27)
• Winter Thursday Yoga | 8 week series ($125) | December 15, 22, January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9 (No class December 29)

 
Deadline to register for series is one week prior to start. Or, drop in at the Discovery Center front desk to try any yoga class for only $18 per single date.
 
Remaining Fall Drop-In Dates: November 1, 3, 10, 15, 17, 22, 29, December 1 (No class November 8 or 24)
 
Yoga Therapy Workshop | Neck and Shoulders
Sunday, November 13 | 6:30 to 8 PM | Discovery Center
 
Are your shoulders and/or neck tight or achy? Do you clench your jaw? Experience headaches? The neck, jaw, and shoulders commonly hold tension leading to additional discomforts. Gain relief from a tight neck, jaw, and/or shoulders. Yoga therapy has lots of movement and breathing tools to help release tension so you can experience a more comfortable body. Relieve tension using movements that are both seated and lying on the floor. We will work with healthy breathing and even meditation to help settle your whole body for more overall comfort. Deadline to register is November 6. $25.
 
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Forest Therapy Walks 

Saturdays, November 5 or 19 | 10 AM to 12 PM | Meet at Discovery Center Firepit
 
Forest Therapy, or “forest bathing,” is a research-based framework for supporting healing and wellness through immersion in forests and other natural environments. Studies have demonstrated a wide array of health benefits, especially in the cardiovascular and immune systems, and for stabilizing and improving mood and cognition. Forest therapy walks are slow-paced and are leisurely guided through nature by certified forest therapy guides. $30 per class.
 
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Pigeons as Pets

Thursday, November 17 | 6:30 to 8 PM | Discovery Center

Come learn about pigeons as excellent, loving, affectionate, intelligent, entertaining, constant companions, family members like a dog or cat, but they can fly. Very inexpensive to buy and maintain. They are becoming quite popular as pets indoors or out. They often live with cats and dogs. They live 15 to 20+ years. 
 
Instructor Les Larson has raised chickens, pigeons, and doves for many years. Les will be available for a half-hour after class to take questions. Free.
 
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Oakdale Wellness 50+

Oakdale Wellness 50+ is a volunteer initiative making Oakdale and Washington County healthier by offering health-focused activities for persons 50 and over that lead to measurably improved wellness.
 
Oakdale Wellness 50+ is supported by Washington County, the City of Oakdale, and the Vital Aging Network (VAN).
 
Upcoming Activities

 
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To register for activities, please visit www.oakdalefun.com. If you have any questions

about the listings, please call us at 651-747-3860 and we will be happy to assist!