Education & Community

Join the community every Saturday in June for a BBQ cookout at IOCP’s resale shop. Complimentary hot dogs and pop will be served. Free (donations accepted). 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 1605 County Road 101 N.; iocp.org Read more about BBQ Cookout

MHS is the oldest humane society in Minnesota and extends its care and concern to domesticated and wild animals. Learn more about this great organization and find a new furry friend to add to your family. Read more about Cat Adoption Day at Chuck & Don's

This year the DNR is celebrating Arbor Day and Arbor Month by encouraging families to play in natural settings such as your backyard, a nearby woodlot, or forested area.

The 2014 State Arbor Month Celebration will be at Oak Hill Park in St. Louis Park. The event will give families a chance to play with nature, while watching some of the best tree climbers in the state compete at the Minnesota Tree Climbing Championship.

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Get ready for summer with the annual Plant Swap hosted by the city of Plymouth. Members of the community are invited to bring perennials, seeds, tools, pots, books and other garden items to swap with others. After collecting your garden goodies, join the Hennepin County master gardeners for a gardening presentation in the Plymouth Creek Center following the swap. Free. 3:30–6:30 p.m. 763.509.5000; plymouthmn.gov Read more about Spring Swap

Feeling unsure about leaving your kids alone during the day for the first time this summer? Prepare them, and ease your own mind with a “Home Alone” workshop hosted by the Plymouth Fire Department. This helpful workshop will teach children ages 8–10 how to respond in the event of an emergency through a variety of safety scenarios and issues led by Plymouth firefighters. Children will work interactively with the firefighters to learn about crime prevention in the home, fire escape plans, severe weather awareness and even Internet safety. Registration encouraged. $5. 6:30–7:30 p.m. Read more about Home Alone

Wayzata High School has hosted an Empty Bowls event for the past 20 years. For a suggested donation of $10, patrons will be able to choose a bowl out of nearly 1,000, each handmade by Wayzata students, then enjoy a dinner of steaming soup. Donations benefit Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners in the fight against hunger in the Twin Cities. Read more about Empty Bowls

Trillium Woods, a resort-style senior living community, is hosting its annual shredding event to celebrate Earth Day. Clean your home in an eco-friendly way by bringing outdated documents and other paperwork to the Trillium Woods Information Center. Read more about Trillium Woods Annual Shredding Event

Each year we receive thousands of votes from dedicated Plymouth Magazine readers highlighting their favorite people, places and services in an online readers' survey. We will bring together the top three finalists from each of the featured categories in a celebration, and we'll present awards to those who received the most votes. Read more about 2014 Best of Plymouth Celebration

Find treasures, enjoy yummy treats and discover great deals at the annual West Lutheran High School Garage and Bake Sale.  The West Lutheran gymnasium will be filled with baby to adult clothes, house hold items, home decor and toys for your shopping pleasure. Shop Friday, May 9 from 7am-7pm and Saturday, May 10 from 8am-4pm. All proceeds will benefit Tuition Assistance.  Read more about West Lutheran High School Garage Sale

We invite you to West Lutheran High School Players' amateur production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor©
Dreamcoat" (Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber; Lyrics: Tim Rice) on April 11-April 13!

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