August 2019 Events & Activities Calendar

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Events are regularly being added to this list. Check back often! 🙂

FYCC Reading in the Park
Thursday, August 1  10–11am | Settlers Park, Hanover
Join FYCC for a story read by a special guest storyteller. All ages welcome and will receive a free book!
More info: myfycc.com/calendar

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Emagine Theatres $2 Movie: Minions
Thursday, August 1  10am | Emagine Theatres (Rogers & Monticello)
Enjoy a fun movie with your kids for just $2, with a different movie each week! (Price valid for the 10am showtime only)
More info: facebook.com/stmamom/photos/a.1421091457911192/2293921357294860

Magician Justin Allen
Thursday, August 1  10:30–11:30am | Orono Park, Elk River
Join Elk River Parks & Rec for “Entertainment in the Park.” Prepare to be wowed with incredible magic tricks and unbeatable entertainment by Justin Allen.
More info: facebook.com/events/621912028322119

Sticks & Tones at Town Green
Thursday, August 1  10:30am | Maple Grove Town Green
Grab a spot at the Town Green and get ready to dance along with kid-friendly music by Sticks & Tones.
More info: maplegrovemn.gov/files/3115/5448/5755/Town_Green_Schedule.pdf

STMA Postpartum Mental Health Resources

This information is provided by the Postpartum Mental Health Workshop held in Monticello, MN on August 19 and 26, 2019. Click HERE for more information and to secure tickets.

Did you know that 1 in 5 moms will experience a postpartum mood disorder? That means, if you know four other moms, one of you most likely has been through or is currently experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, or psychosis. Postpartum mental health impacts ALL of us, and it’s not talked about enough.

The following info and list of local mental health resources are provided by my dear friend, Ashley—an Otsego mom who dealt with postpartum depression and suicidal thoughts after the birth of her daughter. Ashley is a speaker at the Postpartum Mental Health Workshop coming up later this month. She also writes about imperfect motherhood and mental health on her blog, Everybody’s Fed, Nobody’s Dead.

4th of July 2019: Fireworks & More!

How does your family like to celebrate Independence Day? We typically enjoy a laid-back holiday with a barbecue at my parents’ place, and we sometimes shoot off fireworks from the driveway or over the pond once the sun goes down.

If you’re looking for something fun to do, here are some local ideas to consider for your family’s Fourth:

July 2019 Events & Activities Calendar

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Camp Arbor: Teddy Bear Band

Tuesday, July 2  10:30–11:15am | The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Maple Grove
Camp Arbor is a fun, FREE, and educational morning program for children ages 3–10. This week, children can dance and sing along with the Teddy Bear Band. Don’t forget to bring your bear! Events are held in the courtyard area in front of Forever 21.
More info: eventbrite.com/e/camp-arbor-2019-tickets-60779169131

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Delano 4th of July Celebration
July 3–6 | City of Delano
Minnesota’s oldest and largest Fourth of July celebration includes a carnival, parade, fireworks, live entertainment, and more!
More info: delano4th.com

Farmer’s Fourth of July
Thursday, July 4 10am–5pm | Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River
Celebrate the most important 19th-century holiday, the Fourth of July, with the Kelley Farm staff. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the front lawn while listening to rousing speeches. Play 19th-century games, enjoy ice cream samples in the Learning Kitchen, and make your own kite to fly and take home. (Cost: $12 adults, $6 kids, under 5 free)
Info & Tickets: mnhs.org/kelleyfarm/activities/calendar

2019 Kids Summer Movie Series – St. Michael Cinema

The Kids Summer Movie Series is returning to St. Michael Cinema this year, with $1 tickets for the whole family to great kids’ movies such as Minions, Trolls, and Lego Batman.

The series runs June through August with mid-week showings for just $1 per person or $8 for the whole series. You’ll find the complete list of films and showtimes on the flyer below.