Events

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the American Red Cross is reminding the community that a blood donation is one way to help bring hope and healing to those fighting cancer and other illnesses.

The Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra, under the direction of Cindy Martinson, will present “Songs of Hope” on Oct. 21 at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 8260 Fourth St. N., Oakdale, at 4 p.m.

Washington County Library is hosting a hackathon for area teens on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Central Park, 8595 Central Park Place in Woodbury. Those in attendance will be able to test and tinker with wearable technology.

Maplewood Nature Center & Neighborhood Preserves, 2659 E. Seventh St.

The Knights of Columbus council #4967 is sponsoring a booya event on Sunday, Oct. 21, from 8 a.m. until it’s all gone. The booya will be held at Church of St. Peter, 2600 Margaret St. N. in North St. Paul.

Where do the candidates for Roseville mayor and city council stand on the issues? Find out when the League of Women Voters Roseville Area puts the races in the spotlight during a candidate forum on Thursday, Oct. 4, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Now in its third year, the Roseville Area Community Volunteer Fair is Saturday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fairview Community Center, 1910 County Road B in Roseville.

Come out to Dodge Nature Center, 1701 Charlton St., West St. Paul, on Oct. 5 for a challenging race through the property. From 6 to 8:30 p.m., run or walk the grounds while overcoming a number of unique obstacles.

After two years of gathering research, providing information, and collecting feedback, the Inver Grove Heights Schools Start and End Time Review Committee recommended a flipped start and end time schedule for the district at the June 25, regular I

The candidate forum gives Ward 3 voters an opportunity to hear candidates discuss the issues of importance to them in this election. The event is free and open to the public and the media.