Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and the pressure builds daily to buy, buy, buy: the chocolates, the non-existent perfectly worded card, flowers, and perhaps the diamond ring. But for the rest of the population, the day represents another year flying solo with limited prospects and constant reminders everywhere that most people are happier than you. Let's face it: no matter what side of the fence you're on, Valentine's Day sucks.
West Lutheran High School invites you to their fall
festival, West Fall Fest, on Saturday, October 24 from 9am to 3pm. This fun-filled event will include specialty,
quality craft and farmers market shopping along with fabulous food. Admission is free. Proceeds from the event
will benefit West Lutheran High School tuition assistance. West Lutheran High School is located at 3350
Harbor Lane North in Plymouth. For more
information, go to wlhs.net/fallfest.
Trillium Woods, a resort-style senior living community opening this summer, is hosting its annual shredding event to celebrate Earth Day. Spring clean your home in an Earth-friendly way by bringing outdated documents and other paperwork from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 at the Trillium Woods Information Center, located at 3300 Fernbrook Lane N., suite 225.
Celebrate the yumminess of maple syrup at French Regional Park by tapping the trees, collecting the sap and boiling it down into syrup. And yes, there will be pancakes. Children 17 and younger must be accompanied by a registered adult. 20 percent discount for groups of four or more. $5. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. French Regional Park, 12605 Rockford Road; 763.694.7750; threeriversparks.org.
Join LUCID Brewing in celebrating their 3rd Birthday party. Enjoy live music, games and food truck eats throughout the day at this free event. Also, enjoy samples of their birthday beer, Halucidation.
Enjoy a fun fall night outside with geocaching under the full moon. Learn all about geocaching around French Regional Park and find the yummy, gooey, delicious treasure. Reservations are required. $9. 5:30–7:30 p.m. French Regional Park, 12605 Rockford Road; 763.694.7750; threeriversparks.org
Experts from Haskell’s will be on hand to guide you through a delightful wine-tasting experience, all in support of Music in Plymouth’s Endowment Fund. In addition to wine samplings, there will be hors d’oeuvres, live music and gift basket giveaways. $30–$35. 6–8 p.m. Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34th Ave. N.; 763.553.1900; musicinplymouth.org
Stop by and do some midweek grocery shopping at the Plymouth Farmers’ Market on Wednesdays. Yielding fresh produce, honey, jams and jellies, and bread, the market runs now through October 1. 2:30-6:30 p.m. 763.509.5223; plymouthmn.gov
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