SOAR Regional Arts Presents “The Diary of Anne Frank” in person at St. Michael-Albertville Middle School West. May 7 and 8 at 7:30pm and May 9 at 2pm  (Masks required) Tickets: $16 for adults, $14 for students and seniors Tickets can be purchased online at www.soararts.com or by calling 612-568-7627 In this transcendently powerful new adaptation, Anne Frank emerges from history as a living, bright young girl whose words strike at the very heart of human hope, “When I write I shake off all my cares. But I want to achieve more than that. I want to be useful and bring enjoyment to all people, even those I’ve never met. I want to go on living even after my death!” In the play, Anne Frank emerges from history as a bright, talented and vibrant girl who, through her diary, created an enduring place in history as the embodiment of hope and humanity. The drama concerns the lives of the eight people in hiding for two years from Nazis in a concealed Amsterdam attic. Their courage, as depicted through Anne’s words, is inspirational and should never be forgotten.

Come learn the skills you need to find and identify birds. Kids 8+ and their parents will practice using binoculars, identifying birds by sight and by their calls, and practice with phone apps that help identify what we see and hear. Bring your own binoculars or borrow theirs. This program is entirely outdoors. Reservations required, cost $5/person. To ensure small group sizes in compliance with Minnesota Department of Health guidelines, everyone attending this program must register and pay. Participants ages 13 years and younger must be accompanied by a registered adult from the same household.

Moms are invited to Gateway Church for a FREE event! Get your car vacuumed out while you enjoy a light brunch. There will be bounce houses for the kids as well as a raffle you can enter for some prizes!  If you can, please pre-register, so they know how much food to order.

Bring your family out to enjoy some time on the ice! Visit rogersmn.gov/publicskating to pre-register; no walk-ups allowed. Cost $4/skater ages 6+, ages 5 & under free, rental skates $2/pair

Join your ECFE friends for stories and songs in the big room at City Hall across from the library. Then put together a simple craft, while supplies last.

Stop into the library during open hours to pick up a special “take & make” craft project to work on at home.

Bring your 4-legged friend and come to Prairie Park Dog Park for a fun night with a movie you both will sure to enjoy: Homeward Bound. The movie starts at 8:30 p.m. but head over a little early to socialize with other dog lovers, shop, and grab a bite to eat. More info including food and pet vendors will be on the Otsego website. Please register to attend: https://otsego.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1094

This year's Kindergarten Open House is intended to provide incoming students and families with an initial introduction to kindergarten at Albertville Primary. During this time you and your future kindergartener will have the opportunity to take a self-guided tour of the building. You will have the option to ask staff questions about learning spaces and classrooms in the building, and as you end your tour on the playground, your future kindergartener will be given a treat. Areas included in your self-guided tour will be an example of a kindergarten classroom, Art Room, Music Room, Media Center, Computer Lab, Cafeteria, Gym, Multipurpose Room, Albertville Primary Office, and the playground. *Due to COVID-19, there are a number of safety measures in place in order to make this evening enjoyable, yet safe for all participants. One of these measures is to limit Open House to parents and your future kindergarten student only. Please no siblings or other family members.

Birds are returning to Minnesota! Enjoy an evening hike as you look for migratory birds as well as the birds that have been with us during the winter. Cost $5, or free for Young Birders Club members. Reservations required by two days prior. Three Rivers Parks' "Young Birders Club" is for participants ages 9-12, helping kids discover the wonder of birds and join with other kids that are interested in them too.