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Operation Gratitude Candy Drive
November 2—5 | Hanover Dental
Bring your excess candy to Hanover Dental to benefit Operation Gratitude, a national non-profit that creates holiday care packages for those respected men & women in uniform. In exchange for each pound of candy, you’ll receive a drawing entry for prizes including gift cards to local businesses. See link for donation times.
More info: facebook.com/events/1767567296741537

ECFE at the Park
Monday, November 2  9–10am | Gutzwiller Park, St. Michael
Join ECFE staff on Monday mornings this fall to sing songs, hear stories, and have fun on the playground.
More info: facebook.com/STMAECFE/posts/3762166473807657

Library Take-and-Make Craft
Monday, November 2 | St. Michael Library
Stop by the library to pick up a fun “take and make” craft project to work on at home. (During open hours, while supplies last)

No School ~ Teacher Workshop
November 3

Library Veteran’s Day Take-and-Make Craft
Monday, November 5 | St. Michael Library
Stop by the library to pick up a poppy flower “take and make” craft project to work on at home in honor of Veteran’s Day. (During open hours, while supplies last)
More info: griver.org/events/26/all/all/0/calendar/2020-11

Santa’s Wonderland
November 7–December 24 | Cabela’s, Rogers
Visit Santa’s Wonderland to meet Mr. Claus, pick up a holiday craft kit, and mail a letter to the North Pole. Families who visit Santa will receive a free 4×6 studio-quality photo as well as a free digital download. Advance reservations are required.
Info & Register: cabelas.com/santa

Eastman Nature Center: “Feed the Birds”
Sunday, November 8  1–3pm | Eastman Nature Center, Dayton
Learn about feeding birds in the winter. See what types of food are best, and discover which birds stay. This free program is entirely outdoors. Drop in anytime.
More Info: web2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/mnthreeriverswt.wsc/search.html

ECFE at the Library
Monday, November 9  9:30am | St. Michael Public Library
Join ECFE staff at our local library to sing some songs, hear a story, and do a simple craft. This week’s story theme is Along Came a Duck. (Free, no registration required)

FYCC Turkey Bingo
Saturday, November 14 10–11am | FYCC, Albertville
Drive in to the FYCC parking lot for some turkey bingo, social-distancing style! Bring your own drinks and snacks, and pick up your bingo supplies from FYCC when you arrive. (Cost: $10/family, Register online)
Info & Register: myfycc.com/calendar

ECFE at the Library
Monday, November 16  9:30am | St. Michael Public Library
Join ECFE staff at our local library to sing some songs, hear a story, and do a simple craft. This week’s story theme is Five Flying Turkeys.  (Free, no registration required)

Library STEM Take-and-Make
Monday, November 16 | St. Michael Library
Stop by the library to pick up a “take and make” STEM project to work on at home. This month’s project is a snow-covered leaf using simple kitchen science. (During open hours, while supplies last)

Library Story Stroll
November 16–22 | St Michael Library
Enjoy a self-guided “story stroll” with your family as you take a walk to read a story. Pages from a picture book will be posted in the windows in the library! Please note: During library open hours.
More info: griver.org/events/26/all/all/0/calendar/2020-11

Library Take-and-Make Craft
Monday, November 18 | St. Michael Library
Stop by the library to pick up a fun “take and make” craft project to work on at home. (During open hours, while supplies last)

Coborn’s “Kids Cook at Home” Class  (Virtual)
Wednesday, November 18
In this free, virtual class, kids of all ages are invited to join the Coborn’s Dietitian Team for fun, follow-along cooking demonstrations. Register online, and the class links will be sent to you when available for you to watch on your own schedule.
Info & Register: celebratemore.com/kids-cook-at-home

Library Thanksgiving Zoom Storytime  (Virtual)
Thursday, November 19  10:30am
Share books, songs, and rhymes with your children at St. Michael Library’s virtual storytime. This storytime will be Thanksgiving themed! (Free, registration required to receive Zoom link)
Info & Register: griver.org/events/26/all/all/0/calendar/2020-11

Gingerbread Decorating Contest
November 20–December 18 | St. Michael Library
Help the gingerbread man escape! Decorate him to look like your favorite book character using any craft materials you would like. Must be turned in to the library by Friday, December 18.

ECFE at the Library
Monday, November 23  9:30am | St. Michael Public Library
Join ECFE staff at our local library to sing some songs, hear a story, and do a simple craft. This week’s theme is dinosaurs. (Free, no registration required)

Gingerbread House Decorating  (At-Home)
Monday, November 23
Pick up a gingerbread house making kit from the St. Michael library to enjoy with your family at home. Supplies are limited to the first 30 people to register.
Info & Register: griver.org/event/saint-michael/gingerbread-house-decorating/2020-11-23/59664

Thanksgiving Break
November 26–27

Free Studio Fee Day at Color City Pottery
Friday, November 27  11am–8pm | Color City Pottery, Albertville
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of shopping and get creative! Create a piece to keep, or make something special for someone on your list. Today you only pay for the item you choose to paint.
More info: facebook.com/events/2833072356906662

Pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus
November 27–29 | Tile Outlet, Rogers
Come and meet Mr. & Mrs. Claus, and on Saturday only you can even meet the reindeer! This is a great opportunity to get photos for your Christmas cards. Times vary, see link for details. Photos on a first-come, first-served basis.
More info: facebook.com/events/501208570852910

Family Day at Making Memories Ceramics
Saturday, November 28 | Making Memories Ceramics, Otsego
Bring the whole family out to paint some pottery, and get 3 studio fees free when you buy 1! Call ahead to check space availability and/or reserve a table.
More info: makingmemoriesceramics.com/events-2

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