Education & Community

Water, malted barley, yeast and hops — 4 simple ingredients that in combination can be ordinary or absolutely sublime. Every brewer (professional and home) experiments with these components to brew their perfect IPA, best brown or oatmeal stout. Selecting the perfect sweetening agent — honey, beet sugar, molasses, maple syrup, the ideal combination of malted grains and which hops to add when require both a playful mindset and a the willingness to try, fail and try again.

Did you realize your glass was full of creativity? Read more about Pints & Play @ Tin Whiskers

Come and enjoy fun kid's activities, including trick-or-treating to the area businesses, horse drawn trolley rides, face painting, cake walk and more for ages 12 and under! Read more about 50th & France Pumpkin Fest

Meet a veterinarian and a friendly therapy dog “patient” and learn about how veterinarians care for pets in their work. Read more about Future Vet Event at the Minnesota Children's Museum

Encourage your child’s love of reading in a comfortable environment as she reads a favorite book to a therapy dog from the Pals on Paws chapter of Therapy Dogs International at the Museum. Read more about Dog Tales at the Minnesota Children's Museum

Please join us October 1 for the Oasis for Youth Building Futures Celebration of our 5-year anniversary. This year our annual fundraiser will take place at Pinstripes in Edina and will feature bowling and bocce games with prizes, a bonfire on the outdoor deck, a complete Italian meal, and a live auction with well-known auctioneer Karen Sorbo.

Tickets and more information available here. Read more about Oasis for Youth Building Futures Celebration

Please
join us for a family night full of fun at “The
Stars Are Out Tonight”, which is the Academy of Holy Angels’ festival to
kick-off the school year. The event will feature a grill-out with burgers,
walking tacos, inflatable children’s games, face paint, outdoor volleyball
games, soccer games, and a photo booth. Read more about The Stars Are Out Tonight

Jaime Hansen, Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley, presents the 7th annual "Navigate Your Divorce Journey" conference. Jordana Green, talk show host on WCCO, emcees the all-day educational conference which includes two keynote presentations; choice of four out of sixteen break-out sessions, breakfast, lunch, two breaks, prizes, raffle and auction and a cocktail reception at the end of the day featuring a Fashion Show by Cabi. Read more about Navigate Your Divorce Journey

Weekend Event Celebrates Greek Culture, Food and Music while Remembering 9/11  Read more about 27th Annual Taste of Greece Festival Returns to Minneapolis!

Identity theft and financial scams are a big and ever growing business. Former FBI agent and private investigator Tom Rucke will explain how to protect yourself and your finances during an educational seminar for senior adults and their caregivers on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Covenant Village of Golden Valley, 5800 St. Croix Ave. N., Golden Valley, Minn. Read more about Protect Yourself from Senior Scams