Events South-West Review

Would you like to learn how to design a native garden, create a rain garden or stabilize shorelines? The Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District is offering free introductory workshops on creating gardens to keep water clean.

The entire ISD 197 community is invited to learn more about the progress that has been made since the referendum at a Construction Preview Open House in March. Events will be held at each school that will undergo construction this spring. 

Help make colorful cotton bags to hold washable feminine hygiene items for schoolgirls in developing countries. Girls abroad will no longer have to miss valuable school days during their periods when they receive their own reusable kits.

The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office announced it will be hosting its annual “Citizen Academy,” which will run six consecutive Wednesdays starting on April 3 and concluding on May 8. The six sessions will run from 6 to 9 p.m.

The City of South St. Paul is teaming up with Dakota County Communities for a Lifetime Initiative in offering a learning opportunity for adults 55 and older to use ride share services like Uber and Lyft. The training will take place on Feb.

Metropolitan State University will host the high energy acrobatic group Zuzu Acrobats from Mombasa, Kenya on Thursday, Feb. 14 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

The popular Urban Expedition program provides families with an opportunity to learn about the world right here in St. Paul’s backyard. The 2019 season will include the following dates and topics: Palestine on Sunday, Feb.

Animals celebrate Valentine’s Day all year round, and some of their mating rituals are wonderfully bizarre. Join Dodge as they reveal the “love” secrets of a variety of animals.

As we trudge through the hopefully last few weeks of winter, the East Side Freedom Library has a variety of events coming up to stay busy. The library is located at 1105 Greenbrier St.

Metropolitan State University will host the high energy acrobatic group Zuzu Acrobats from Mombasa, Kenya on Thursday, Feb. 14 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.