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Snowshoe Rentals Pending Snow Conditions | Discovery Center Open Hours Bring friends and family for daily snowshoeing in the Nature Preserve. Rate is $6 (tax included) for two hours, cash or check only on weekends, with child and adult sizes available. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM; Saturday, 12 to 3:30 PM; and Sunday, 1 to 3:30 PM. LEARN MORE |
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Snow Sculpture of Oakdale ContestSubmissions accepted until March 31 | Contest limited to Oakdale residents only Head outside and create a snow masterpiece! This year’s theme is “Favorite Animal or Pet.” The winner receives a special reward gift basket. Email photo entries, name and address to nathan.timmons@oakdalemn.gov. LEARN MORE |
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Indoor Market Saturdays, January 10 and 24 | 9 AM to 1 PM | Discovery Center Shop local with over 20 vendors offering a unique variety of items including baked goods, meats, canned goods, artisan foods, jewelry, seasonal items and more. LEARN MORE |
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Skate and Paint the Rink DaySunday, January 11 | 12 to 2 PM | Walton Park Pleasure Rink Add some color to the ice with our afternoon packed full of fun! Skate, paint the ice, sip hot cocoa and get crafty. There will also be door prizes. A free event for all ages. The warming house will remain open until 7 PM. LEARN MORE |
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Winter Puzzle HustleFriday, January 23 | 8 AM Puzzle pickup at Discovery Center begins Race to finish a 1,000-piece puzzle in the comfort of your own home for a fun cold weather weekend “honor system” activity for the whole family. The first household to finish the puzzle wins a winter variety basket. Additional rules will be sent to participants and can be found on the registration page. $35 per household/puzzle. Participants get to keep the puzzle! Submit entries to nathan.timmons@oakdalemn.gov by 12 PM on Monday, January 26. Registration deadline is January 15. REGISTER/LEARN MORE |
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Sundae BingoSunday, February 8 | 1 to 3 PM | Discovery Center Join us for bingo and ice cream sundaes. Prizes are awarded for every game with an extra prize raffle to follow. Must be present to win. All ages. $10 per person. Registration deadline is February 1. REGISTER/LEARN MORE |
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Library Story Time "Hibernation"Wednesday, January 28 | 10:30 AM | Discovery Center We’ll have fun talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing together with a Washington County Youth Librarian. We will focus on concepts such as counting, colors, sharing, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet. A simple craft will follow. A free program recommended for developmental ages 0 to 5 and their grown-ups. MORE INFORMATION |
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Cheerful Hearts Painting Class "Winter Chickadees" Friday, January 23 | 11 AM to 2 PM | Discovery Center All supplies are provided with step-by-step instructions from Sandy Danus to create a finished canvas painting. $35 per adult (ages 18 and up). Registration deadline is one week prior to class. REGISTER/LEARN MORE |
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Astro and Sound Sessions Select Dates | Discovery Center Wellness practitioner Kali Higgins leads several sound healing and vibrational sound therapy sessions to support people in shifting their consciousness to allow the mind to go to deeper states of meditation and relaxation. Each session will use various instruments and sounds in harmony with the Full Moon to expand participants’ intentions of the practice. Session includes time to discuss and connect with the instructor about the theme, gentle breathwork and settling in, and 50 minutes of sound healing. Bring any items to support a comfortable practice such as a mat, blanket, pillows, zero-gravity chair, eye mask/covering, journal and water bottle. More info about programs on registration site. $36 per class (ages 18 and up). Class dates: • Sunday, January 18 | 1 to 2:15 PM | New Moon in Capricorn, Practicing Integrity | Registration deadline is January 11 • Sunday, February 1| 3 to 4:15 PM | New Moon in Capricorn, Practicing Integrity | Registration deadline is January 25 REGISTER/LEARN MORE |
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ZumbaTuesdays | January 20 to February 24 (no class on February 10) | 6:30 to 7: 30 PM | Age 16 and up | Discovery Center “Zumba with Sadie” is a dynamic, full-body dance workout designed for people of all fitness levels to get out and move their bodies. Dance to music styles from around the globe including Latin, Caribbean, SoCa, African, Salsa, Bollywood, Calypso, Hip-Hop and Pop. Sadie is a licensed group fitness instructor and can sign off on participation for employer heath incentive and wellness programs. $65 per session (5 weeks). Register before the deadline on January 13. REGISTER/LEARN MORE |
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Mandala Rock PaintingTuesday, January 30 | 6 to 8 PM | Discovery Center Find peace and relaxation while creating an intricate and original Mandala Rock with Dot-A-Doodle Art. Choose your rock design. $30 per person (ages 18+). Registration deadline one week prior to class. REGISTER/LEARN MORE |
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Adult YogaTWILIGHT YOGA | THURSDAYS | 6 to 7 PM Wind down your day in the glow of twinkling lights. Explore a gentler flow designed to melt away tension with mindful movements to increase strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation in a sustainable way. This all-levels class will illuminate your intentions and calm your nervous system with minimal weight-bearing on the wrists to prepare you for a good night sleep. • Session 2 | 6 weeks | $104 | January 8, 15, 22 and 29; February 5 and 12 MORNING YOGA | TUESDAYS | 9:30 to 10:30 AM Rise and shine with intention. Experience a customizable and dynamic yoga practice designed to build strength, develop balance, and increase mobility and mindfulness. This all-levels class encourages participants to move at their own pace to explore shapes in a safe and sustainable way that will support a healthy range of motion and a more fulfilling practice experience. • Drop-in Dates | January 13, 20 and 27; February 3 and 10
Registration deadline is prior to start of session. Drop-in for a single class is $20 if space is available (please arrive at least ten minutes before class begins, cash/check only on weeknights). REGISTER/LEARN MORE |
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Oakdale Wellness 50+Oakdale Wellness 50+ is a volunteer initiative making Oakdale and Washington County healthier by offering health-focused activities for persons 50 and over that lead to measurably improved wellness. Oakdale Wellness 50+ is supported by Washington County, the City of Oakdale, and the Vital Aging Network (VAN). |
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WALKS AT THE OAKDALE NATURE PRESERVE | Wednesdays at 10 AM | No registration is necessary to join these weekly walks. Meet in front of the Discovery Center. CRAFT SOCIALS WITH NICKI FISCHER | Sunday, January 11 | 1:30 to 3:30 PM | Come show off your crafts, see crafts from others, or learn a something new. Refreshments provided. Register online or by calling 651-747-3860.
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The Oakdale Recreation and the Discovery Center will be closed the following dates: • Saturday, January 17, for a private event • Monday, January 19, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday • Saturday, January 31, for a private event
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To register for activities, please visit www.oakdalefun.com. If you have any questions about the listings, please call us at 651-747-3860 and we will be happy to assist! |
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