For ages 6-12

These adorable paintings are so much fun that the kids won't even know they are learning! Give them as gifts or to decorate your room.

Mayor Doug Anderson has office hours at City Hall on most Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. Appointments are recommended. To schedule an appointment to speak with the Mayor, call 952-985-4403.

Tour around St. Paul with a costumed guide. You’ll learn about the most notorious figures of Irish descent, the Irish immigrants who influenced the city’s architecture, politics, religion and more. Enjoy the Sideboard buffet at M ST. Café in the St. Paul Hotel and then stop at Abdallah’s chocolates to shop on your own on the way home.

For ages 5-6

Join us for age-appropriate climbing classes that teach terminology, safety and climbing techniques. Fee varies, depending on number of sessions per month. You need not be a member of Life Time Fitness to participate.

The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Avenue.

For ages 12-17

Join us for age-appropriate climbing classes that teach terminology, safety and climbing techniques. Fee varies, depending on number of sessions per month. You need not be a member of Life Time Fitness to participate.

For ages 15+

You'll receive written instructions for a simple 11"x14" painting, along with all supplies needed to complete the painting. Staff will be available to assist when help is needed. Listen to music piped in from the theater's "First Thursday Pub Night." Cash bar and food will be available for purchase. Open to young adults (15-20) if accompanied by an adult (age 21+).

The Dang Ol’ Tri’ole is a 6-person bohemian folk group that is known for their highly entertaining stage presence, mixing musicianship with humor. In addition to originals, the band performs tunes from Fleetwood Mac, the Allman Brothers, Waylon Jennings, John Denver, the Doobie Brothers, Amy Winehouse, and Michael Jackson to name a few.

Come and enjoy a lunch of either corned beef and cabbage OR meatloaf. Indicate your choice of entrée when signing up. Both entrées include garden wild rice, green and yellow beans, salad, rolls and butter, and strawberry shortcake. Following lunch there will be a musical performance by Nate Hance, an extremely talented pianist and composer who will wow you with his creative and entertaining piano skills. He released his first solo piano CD “Reawakening” in 2014.

The Minnesota Highway Safety & Research Center conducts driver safety classes at the Heritage Center. Drivers 55+ may be eligible for a 10% discount on their auto insurance. An 8-hour course is initially required, followed by a 4-hour refresher class every three years. Register online at webtrac.lakevillemn.gov or call 1-888-234-1294, and tell them you would like a class in Lakeville.

TED is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks. This session will start with the group viewing a video in which Jane Fonda talks about how an extra 30 years have been added to our life expectancy and how we can re-imagine this new phase of our lives. Following the video, there will be a discussion. No preparation is needed for this discussion group.

Inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike in 1899 in New York City, Jack Kelly hawks the headlines day-in and day-out with countless other newsboys trying to make enough to get out and make his dreams a reality. When the newspaper publisher, Joseph Pulitzer, raises the price of the papers, the Newsies take a stand and declare a strike against all the publishing giants. Realizing it will take more than his friends to make a difference, Jack rallies all the Newsies in New York City. Through courage, determination, and friendship the Newsies are ready to seize the day and take a stand. Newsies is a not-to-be-missed, high-energy show for all ages.

Mayor Doug Anderson has office hours at City Hall on most Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. Appointments are recommended. To schedule an appointment to speak with the Mayor, call 952-985-4403.

For ages 24 months+

Make the art mess here! This is a great class for parents, grandparents or a caregiver to explore a variety of art materials with the child in their life. Experience new textures, improve fine motor skills and enjoy being creative in a group setting.

The Minnesota Highway Safety & Research Center conducts driver safety classes at the Heritage Center. Drivers 55+ may be eligible for a 10% discount on their auto insurance. An 8-hour course is initially required, followed by a 4-hour refresher class every three years. Register online at webtrac.lakevillemn.gov or call 1-888-234-1294, and tell them you would like a class in Lakeville.

Let’s have some fun at Diamond Jo Casino in Northwood, Iowa. Burnsville seniors will be joining us on the bus. Provide player’s card number when you sign up. If you don’t have a player’s card number, provide name, address and date of birth so a player’s card is ready for you when you arrive.

The Planning Commission meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month at City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Avenue. Planning Commission meetings are televised live on Government Channel 180 and are also available for online viewing after each meeting.

Inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike in 1899 in New York City, Jack Kelly hawks the headlines day-in and day-out with countless other newsboys trying to make enough to get out and make his dreams a reality. When the newspaper publisher, Joseph Pulitzer, raises the price of the papers, the Newsies take a stand and declare a strike against all the publishing giants. Realizing it will take more than his friends to make a difference, Jack rallies all the Newsies in New York City. Through courage, determination, and friendship the Newsies are ready to seize the day and take a stand. Newsies is a not-to-be-missed, high-energy show for all ages.

Inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike in 1899 in New York City, Jack Kelly hawks the headlines day-in and day-out with countless other newsboys trying to make enough to get out and make his dreams a reality. When the newspaper publisher, Joseph Pulitzer, raises the price of the papers, the Newsies take a stand and declare a strike against all the publishing giants. Realizing it will take more than his friends to make a difference, Jack rallies all the Newsies in New York City. Through courage, determination, and friendship the Newsies are ready to seize the day and take a stand. Newsies is a not-to-be-missed, high-energy show for all ages.

Inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike in 1899 in New York City, Jack Kelly hawks the headlines day-in and day-out with countless other newsboys trying to make enough to get out and make his dreams a reality. When the newspaper publisher, Joseph Pulitzer, raises the price of the papers, the Newsies take a stand and declare a strike against all the publishing giants. Realizing it will take more than his friends to make a difference, Jack rallies all the Newsies in New York City. Through courage, determination, and friendship the Newsies are ready to seize the day and take a stand. Newsies is a not-to-be-missed, high-energy show for all ages.

Mayor Doug Anderson has office hours at City Hall on most Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. Appointments are recommended. To schedule an appointment to speak with the Mayor, call 952-985-4403.

The City Council meets for work sessions at 6 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month, with some exceptions. Check the calendar for exact meeting dates. Download the most current agenda using the link above.

Pickleball is a fun game played on a lined court similar to a tennis court with a plastic ball and paddles. It’s easy for beginners to learn, and can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Equipment is available for those who do not have any. Bring a water bottle.

Savor the flavors of bourbons, Irish whiskey, and Scotch, Japanese and Canadian whisky. This walk around event will feature more than 60 whiskeys and will have something that will appeal to all levels of brown spirit connoisseurs.

For ages 16+

This class is sponsored by the Lakeville Area Arts Center and Dakota County Library. Preregistration is required, admission is free.

Try your hand at writing exercises that spark your memory, whether you want to recount your family history for relatives and friends or to publish a memoir. Presented by the Loft Literary Center.

For ages 18+

Award-winning artist, author and instructor, Georgia Kandiko, will take you on a journey through acrylic abstract painting. In this workshop Georgia will demonstrate a wide range of techniques in making a one-of-a-kind 11"x14" painting. Each student's personal style will be revealed in the painting process through use of color design, layering and textures. Supplies are included. Bring a bag lunch.

Join Collective Unconscious as they "drop the needle" on the Beatles' "Abbey Road"! This is a complete performance of one of the greatest rock albums of all time. With hits like "Here Comes the Sun," "Come Together," "Something" and "Octopus's Garden," this album is a joy to listen to and even more fun to watch!

The Minnesota Highway Safety & Research Center conducts driver safety classes at the Heritage Center. Drivers 55+ may be eligible for a 10% discount on their auto insurance. An 8-hour course is initially required, followed by a 4-hour refresher class every three years. Register online at webtrac.lakevillemn.gov or call 1-888-234-1294, and tell them you would like a class in Lakeville.

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