For two weekends in September, SOAR Regional Arts is presenting the Disney family classic musical Beauty & the Beast onstage at St. Michael Middle School West.
If you’re not already familiar, SOAR is a nonprofit arts program serving the communities of St. Michael, Otsego, Albertville, and Rogers, and they present several theatrical productions throughout the year.
SOAR invited me to enjoy a show during opening weekend with my 6-year-old daughter. Beauty & the Beast is one of my all-time favorite Disney stories, and I recently got to share the original film with my daughter for the first time, so it was such a treat for us to get to see the musical performed on stage.
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Cabela’s Labor Day Festival
Sunday, September 1 1–4pm | Cabela’s, Rogers
Celebrate Labor Day weekend at Cabela’s and enjoy food samples, games, face painting, free photos, giveaways, and more.
More info: facebook.com/events/507017686724941
Free Studio Fee Day
Monday, September 2 | Color City Pottery, Albertville
Visit Color City Pottery on Labor Day and get your studio fee for free. Pay only for the piece that you choose to paint.
More info: facebook.com/events/380983825809650
First Day of School – STMA Grades 1–12
Tuesday, September 3
First Day of School – Albertville Primary
Thursday, September 5
Movies at Dusk: Spider-Man Into the Spider-verse
Friday, September 6 8–10pm | Lions Community Park, Rogers
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join the City of Rogers for a movie under the stars. Movie begins at dusk.
More info: facebook.com/events/2047734672200866
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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
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
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.
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: