Free Park Entry<\/b><\/a> Tuesday, Jan. 6, All Washington County Parks.<\/span><\/p>\n Virtual Free SAT Workshops<\/b><\/a> 11 sessions beginning Wednesday Jan. 7, 5-6 p.m., Live Zoom presentations. Register through R.H. Stafford Library. Free.<\/span><\/p>\n Stillwater Music Friends Acoustic Jam Band<\/b><\/a> Thursday, Jan. 8,5:30-8:30, Charlie\u2019s Irish Pub, 101 Water Street South, Stillwater, A group of friends gather every other week to play a range of unplugged music and take requests.<\/span><\/p>\n Murder Mystery Dinner Theater<\/b><\/a> Friday Jan. 9, 7:30 p.m., Stillwater Events Center,1910 Greeley Street, Stillwater. A three course dinner with a chocolate dessert and a murder to be solved. Tickets start at $64.<\/span><\/p>\n Bird Migration Talk with Stan Tekiela<\/b><\/a> Saturday Jan. 10, 11 a.m., Wild Birds Unlimited, 8390 Tamarack Village,#519. Tekiela is a naturalist, photographer and author who is willing to sign any of his 40+ books after the presentation. Free.<\/span><\/p>\n Adult Learn to Cross Country Sk<\/b>i<\/span><\/a> Saturday, Jan. 10, 1:30-3 p.m., Lake Elmo Park Reserve Nordic Center 1515 Keats Ave, Lake Elmo. Lessons and equipment from Minnesota Youth Ski League (MYSL) coaches on basic striding techniques, how to fall safely and more. For ages 12 and up. Advanced registration required. Free with vehicle parking permit.<\/span><\/p>\n Performance in the Park Songs from Matilda<\/b><\/a> Saturday, Jan. 10, 2 p.m., Central Park, 8595 Central Park Place, Open Door Community Theater. Preview from the up-coming musical based on Roald Dahl\u2019s story of an amazing girl. Free.<\/span><\/p>\n Yazmin and Beat Zero<\/b><\/a> presented by <\/span>Musicians Corner House Concerts<\/span><\/a>, Saturday Jan. 10, Potluck dinner 6 p.m., Concert 7 p.m. at the home of <\/span>Joe and Sandy Verbout,11260 Kingsborough Trail, Cottage Grove. Gather for a warm night of a riveting<\/span> fusion of Latin-jazz, Funk and Folk\/Rock, all driven by the heartfelt songwriting of Yazmin. Bring a dish to pass, a beverage and $20-25 for the artists\u2019 basket. RSVP requested.<\/span><\/p>\n The Story of Walt Disney<\/b><\/a> Sunday Jan. 11, 1:30, Central Park, Woodlands A. The Woodbury Heritage Society\u2019s Holiday Gift to the Community presented by Emily Krawczewski, Disney historian. Free.<\/span><\/p>\n Performance in the Park ForEver Young <\/b><\/a>Sunday, Jan. 11, 2 p.m., Central Park, 8595 Central Park Place, A musical duo playing a mix of swing, pop, classic rock, country, and smooth jazz. Free.<\/span><\/p>\n Free STI Testing<\/b><\/a> Monday, Jan.12, .130-3:30 p.m., Central Service and License Center (1261 Woodlane Drive, Sponsored by Washington County Public Health and Ramsey County). Testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, syphilis, HIV and hepatitis C available without an appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n Coin Quest: Woodbury\u2019s Winter Medallion Hunt<\/b><\/a> Jan. 12-26, Each Monday an acrylic coin will be hidden in a Woodbury Park. <\/span>Clues will be posted on Woodbury Parks and Recreation Facebook pages at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, noon on Wednesday and 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Clues will also be posted on the City of Woodbury\u2019s website two hours after Facebook postings. The 3 finders will each receive gift cards from Woodbury businesses worth $100. See the site for complete rules and information.<\/span><\/p>\n Memory Cafe<\/b><\/a> Tuesday , Jan. 13, R. H. Stafford Library. Hosted by FamilyMeans for those with memory loss, such as Alzheimer\u2019s and other forms of dementia. Call 651-789-4015 for registration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n World Snow Celebration<\/b><\/a> Jan. 13-25. Multiple Stillwater locations centered around Lowell Park. Activities include International Snow Sculptors, broomball tournament, indoor markets, races, and even a pancake breakfast.<\/span><\/p>\n Community Awards Gala<\/b><\/a> Friday, Jan. 16, 6-10 p.m., Woodbury Central Park. The Woodbury Chamber of Commerce presents an evening celebrating community award winners with red carpet glam including a delicious Lake Elmo Inn dinner, crooner Gary LaRue, the 360\u00b0 photo booth, wine pull, dessert auction, and silent auction. $129.<\/span><\/p>\n Puzzlepalooza Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge<\/b><\/a> Saturday, Jan. 17 9 a.m.,Woodbury Central Park, Teams of up to 4 people compete in assembling a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle. Pre-registration required. Team fee $40 residents\/$55 non-residents<\/span><\/p>\n Winter Maker\u2019s Market<\/b> <\/a>Saturday, Jan. 17 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, <\/span>9653 Keats Avenue S, Cottage Grove. Browse handmade goods from local craft vendors, eat at the Brick Oven Pizza Bus, rent skis and snowshoes. Free with vehicle parking permit.($3 donation requested).<\/span><\/p>\n Write in Our Midst: Tasha Coryell<\/b><\/a> Saturday Jan. 17, 11 a.m.-noon, Central Park Prairie Room (upper level). Beginning of R.H. Stafford series with local authors. Coryell will discuss her novels, including Love Letters to a Serial Killer and Matchmaking for Psychopaths. Free but registration encouraged.<\/span><\/p>\n Movie Night<\/b><\/a> Sunday Jan. 18, Woodbury 10 Theatre 1470 Queens Drive. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., Inside Out 2 starts at noon, sponsored by the Brookview PTA. Pre-registration required. Free admission.<\/span><\/p>\n Caregivers Connection Support Group<\/b><\/a> Wednesday Jan. 21, 5:30-8:30, 328 Grill, 328 Broadway Avenue, St Paul Park. Hosted by Kate Swenson from Finding Cooper\u2019s Voice. Presentation about Minnesota Independent and College Community. Pre-registration required.<\/span><\/p>\n Finding Your Ancestors: Internet Genealogy 101<\/b><\/a> Friday, Jan. 23, 2-4 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library. Introduction to effective on-line genealogy research. Registration required.<\/span><\/p>\n Winter Clothing Swap<\/b><\/a> Friday and Saturday, Jan. 23-24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Historic Washington County Courthouse, 101 West Pine Street, Stillwater. \u201cShop\u201d for free new and gently used winter gear. Although not required for participation, gently used winter outerwear and accessories can be donated from Dec. 29-Jan. 22 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park or the Historic Courthouse.<\/span><\/p>\n Winter Constellations<\/b><\/a> Friday, Jan. 23, 6:30-8 p.m., Lake Elmo Park Reserve Nordic Center, 1515 Keats Avenue North, Lake Elmo. Check out the winter sky using Minnesota\u2019s latest mobile telescopes under the guidance of Mike Lynch (retired WCCO meterologist). Dress for the outdoors and bring a lawn chair. Pre-registration needed. $5 per person over age 6. Vehicle permit required.<\/span><\/p>\n A Green River<\/b><\/a> Friday, Jan. 23, presented by the Woodbury Royal Theatre, 7 p.m. Woodbury High School, 2665 Woodlane Drive. This one-act play is entered in Minnesota High School League competition. It tells the story of a haunted veteran seeking peace by the river of his youth. Free.<\/span><\/p>\n Learn to Snowshoe<\/b> <\/a>\u00a0Saturday Jan. 24, 1-3 p.m., Dodge Nature Center at Shepherd Farm, 8946 70th St S, Cottage Grove. Float through fresh powder on wooden snowshoes on a mile long nature hike. Beginners as young as 10 are welcome. Register in advance. $10.<\/span><\/p>\n Matilda The Musical<\/b><\/a> presented by the Open Door Community Theatre (Oltman Middle School, 6625 Goodview Ave S, Cottage Grove), Jan. 24-26, Thursday Jan. 29, Jan. 31, and Feb. 1. Evening performances at 7 p.m. Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. This inspiring musical tells the story of a unique girl finding her way. Proceeds benefit Bridge to Basics, a local group fighting hygiene poverty. Audience members are encouraged to bring soap, toothpaste, and other hygiene products for our struggling neighbors.<\/span><\/p>\n Performance in the Park \u2013 Matt Hannah<\/b> <\/a>Sunday, Jan. 25, 2 p.m., Central Park, 8595 Central Park Place. Matt Hannah is a Minneapolis-based folk Americana singer-songwriter with a Dylan-esque voice and skills on the dobro and the steel pedal guitar. Free.<\/span><\/p>\n Special election State Representative District 47A<\/b><\/a> Tuesday, Jan. 27 with early voting Jan. 7-26.<\/span><\/p>\n Winter Pit Stop<\/b><\/a> Thursday, Jan. 29, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,First Presbyterian Church 6201 Osgood Avenue N, Stillwater. Free Community resources for those in need including <\/span>Warm meals, haircuts, food and gas gift cards, vaccinations, personal care items and help with housing, mental health, transportation, employment, health insurance and legal assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n Woodbury Community Academy<\/b><\/a> Thursdays, Jan. 29-March 19, 6-8 p.m. Sessions educate about the city, build connections and encourage more involvement covering topics including history and demographics of Woodbury, government, and community organizations. $40.<\/span><\/p>\n Smartphone Security<\/b><\/a> Friday, Jan. 30, 2-4 p.m., R. H. Stafford Library. Learn how to configure and check security settings that will work for you. Registration required.<\/span><\/p>\n Discover the Night: Winter Moonlight Hike<\/b><\/a> Friday Jan. 30, 7-8:30 p.m., Dodge Nature Center at Shepherd Farm, 8946 70th St S, Cottage Grove. Hike through the old growth forest and look for animals moving in the moonlight. For adults 18 and older. Register in advance. $10.<\/span><\/p>\n