Compiled by Kathy Henderson

St. Anthony Park Garden Club

Growing Grapes for Wine and Table

Guest speakers John and Jenny Thull, University of Minnesota Horticultural Research Center. 6:30 p.m. meeting; 7 p.m. social time; 7:30 p.m. program. Tuesday, Nov. 5, St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, 2323 Como Ave. Enter the building via Luther Place door.

boréal Art Loft

The November art loft hosts the works of the late local legacy artists Don Biehn (rural and city landscapes) and James Wrayge (abstract compositions). Opening reception: 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2.

The art loft is open during regular store hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, at 2276 Como Ave. shop.boreal.life/.

Bell Museum

2088 Larpenteur Ave. W. See website for regular museum hours, admission charges and registration: Bellmuseum.umn.edu.

Collectors Day 2024: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. Community members share and showcase their own personal collections. Included with regular admission.

Petri Dish – Relocating to Mars: How will we transform lunar landscapes to support life? 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13.Panel discussion and curiosity-driven conversations exploring biodiversity and the potential implications of bringing plants, animals and other life forms to these environments. Recommended for adults. $5. Registration requested.

Community Sing 

7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18. Join musician Dan Chouinard and singer-songwriter Ann Reed for a sing-along on the third Monday of the month in the parish hall at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 2136 Carter Ave. All voices welcome. Free.

Como Zoo Conservatory

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Drive. Free. A voluntary donation of $4 for an adult and $2 for a child is appreciated.

Fall Flower Show

Nov. 1-16 with a golden color scheme inspired by Como Zoo lions Mumford and Maji. The Sunken Garden closed Oct. 28-30. Due to construction, there will be no Holiday Flower Show.

An Insider’s Look

8:30 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. Opportunity for adults to explore the Zoo and Conservatory before regular hours and to go behind the scenes in the greenhouse. $30. Register: comozooconservatory.org.

Senior Strolls: Conservatory only.

4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12 and 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Special time reserved for adults ages 55 and older. Check-in at the main Visitor Center entrance. Admission is free, but reservations required: comozooconservatory.org/como/senior-strolls/

Orchard Odyssey:

8:30 to 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17. Opportunity for adults to discover rare and stunning orchids in the greenhouse and gain insider tips from expert horticulturist on how to keep your own orchids thriving. $30. Register: comozooconservatory.org.

Next Chapter Booksellers

Readings and signings start at 6 p.m. at 38 Snelling Ave. S.nextchapterbooksellers.com. 

Monday, Nov. 4: Bodi Stenseth, “Muus vs. Muus: The Scandal That Shook Norwegian America.”

Thursday, Nov. 7: Marlene M. Johnson, former Minnesota lieutenant governor under Rudy Perpich, “Rise to the Challenge.”

Women’s Drum Center

Co-ed introduction to Taiko drumming: 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 at 2242 University Ave. W. Sandi Likely from Taikollaborative will teach students, ages 16 and older, the basic hits and stance of this form of Japanese drumming. $15. Space is limited; register at womensdrumcenter.org.

Senior activities

The St. Anthony Park Area Seniors’ calendar for November features a mixture of in-person and virtual activities. Unless specified, registration is not necessary. Office phone number: 651-642-9052.

In person activities include:

Game day: 10 to 11:45 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, and Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Centennial United Methodist Church, 2200 Hillside Ave.

Defensive driving class for seniors: 1 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 2200 Hillside Ave. Contact office to register.

Poetry group: 9 to 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, at 2200 Hillside Ave. Contact office for more information.

Pound Fit: 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays, Nov. 12, 19, 26, at 2200 Hillside Ave. Contact office to register

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance exercise class.2 to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays, Nov. 12, 19, 26, and Thursdays, Nov. 7, 14, 21, at Lauderdale City Hall, 1891 Walnut St. Call the office to register.

Handiwork group: 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Nov. 14, at St. Anthony Park Library, 2245 Como Ave.

Equal portions, luncheon and presentation series: Noon to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 2136 Carter Ave. Contact office to register by Nov 13.

Virtual: 

Chair yoga: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Mondays. Call the office for Zoom link.

Lunch bunch: Noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Call the office for connection instructions.

Roseville Library

Disappearing Local News! Part 2: 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17. Panel discussion: Ben Toff, University of Minnesota associate professor, Hubbard School of Journalism & Mass Communication, and director of the Minnesota Journalism Center; Nora Hertel, Project Optimist (digital news); and Max Nesterak, Minnesota Reformer. Sponsored in collaboration with the League of Women Voters-Roseville. Community Program room, 2180 Hamline Ave. N., Roseville.

University of Minnesota

Mini-Medical School: Bones Across the Ages: 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Nov. 6, 13, 20.

Geared for the general public, view informal online presentations from the U’s Orthopedic Surgery faculty. Free. Register at https://clinicalaffairs.umn.edu/bones-across-ages .

Nov. 6: Growing Strong: Advances in Pediatric and Adolescent Orthopedics.

Nov. 13: Sports Medicine: Maintaining Musculoskeletal Health.

Nov. 20: Innovations in Geriatric Bone Health and Joint Care.

The programs are also recorded and will be available for viewing at https://clinicalaffairs.umn.edu/mini-medical-school

Holiday arts and craft shows

Peggy’s Holiday Boutique: Nov. 2-10; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays, Roseville Skating Center, 2661 Civic Center Drive, Roseville.

Harriet Alexander Nature Center Holiday Craft Fair: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. Roseville City Hall, 2660 Civic Center Drive, Roseville.

Landmark Center Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7; noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. $5, each day. Landmark Center, 75 Fifth St. W., downtown St. Paul.

Kathy Henderson lives in St. Paul and is a freelance writer for the Bugle.