Here is the Bugle’s latest Midpoint, a mid-month web report on some local news and information, since the publication of our November 2024 issue:
Christmas trees for sale
Here are two local businesses selling Christmas tree this year:
Beginning Nov. 29 until sold out
Falcon Heights-Lauderdale Lions Club
Falcon Heights Community Park, Cleveland and Roselawn avenues.
Mondays-Fridays, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 6 p.m.
Nov. 29-30 and Dec. 1; Dec. 6-8 and 13-15
Hansen Tree Farm
7440 Alpine Drive NW, Ramsey
Cut your own tree or assistance is available. Activities, refreshments. Wreaths will also be available. Saw, map and instructions provided. Assistants shake, bale and tie trees to vehicles. Fridays-Sundays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Details and map at https://hansentreefarm.com/
Holiday gift baskets
The Good Acre, a Falcon Heights-based food distribution hub, is again selling its popular holiday gift boxes this season.
Priced at $65, this year’s curated Holiday Gift Box is filled with artisan treats and treasures from small local farmers and makers. Items include jam, tea, maple syrup, flour and bread pancake and waffle mix and Pemmican patty bar. Your purchases help support local farmers.
Mark your calendar for in-person pick-up at The Good Acre, 1790 Larpenteur Ave. W, Falcon Heights:
- Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 1 to 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 1 to 6 p.m.
Please note: Gift boxes are only available for pick-up; no shipping is offered.
Ski and snowboard lessons
St. Paul Parks and Recreation is offering ski and snowboard lessons at the Como Park Ski Center and Highland National Golf Course. Lessons are available for all ages and skill levels.
For further information and to register, go to https://mnsaintpaulweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/splash.htm
Coming up: the December Bugle
Look for the Bugle’s annual Holiday Guide in our December 2024 issue. This special section includes a rundown on various holiday activities in the Bugle area. Our December issue is scheduled for publication the week of Nov. 25.
Compiled by Scott Carlson, Bugle managing editor, and Kathy Henderson, Bugle freelance writer.