Events South-West Review

Have a drink with your friends and the Dakota County Historical Society as you learn about Minnesota’s history on Sept. 14. This series offers fascinating stories of historic people, places, and events in a unique and intimate setting.

Neighbors, Inc. has reopened of its thrift store, the Neighbors Clothes Closet. After a brief closure to refresh the store, the Neighbors Clothes Closet reopened to the public on Sept. 4 and will have an open house celebration on Sept. 11.

Join St. Paul Parks and Recreation to help harvest native seeds from some of St. Paul’s highest quality natural areas. The collected seeds will later be sown and/or propagated and planted to increase diversity for wildlife and pollinators.

Urban Roots will be hosting a ‘Honey Harvest’ and wood-fired pizza night on Thursday, Sept. 13 from 4:30 to 8 p.m.

Join Urban Roots and Mississippi Park Connection for a tree planting event on Saturday, Sept.15, 9 a.m. to noon, at Willowbrook DNR Preserve, 1200 Warner Road. Willowbrook is a floodplain forest that has been restored over the past five years.

Join Urban Roots and Mississippi Park Connection for a tree planting event on Thursday, Sept. 27 at Burns Avenue Scenic Overlook near Willowbrook a floodplain forest that has been restored for the past five years.

NDC4 and Town Square Television are planning several candidate forums for this year’s mayor, city council, county commissioner, and Minnesota House candidates.

St. Jerome Church, 380 E. Roselawn Ave., Maplewood, will hold its Fall Festival, booya and car show on Sunday, Sept. 16. Outdoor mass begins at 10:30 a.m. 

The Benedictine Center in Maplewood is offering an evening of Taize prayer on the third Friday of every month. The next opportunity is scheduled for Sept. 21, starting at 7 p.m. A free will offering will be accepted. 

Washington County residents interested in becoming a licensed family child care provider in the county may take the first step and attend an orientation 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18.