All Area events

Arbor Glen is helping Lake Elmo Elementary raise funds to build an all-inclusive playground. This will be an inclusive space where all Lake Elmo students can be a part of the play experience.

Washington County residents interested in becoming a licensed family child care provider in the county may take the first step and attend an orientation 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23.

Washington County Parks will have a Mars Party, hosted by Mike Lynch, 9 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, at Lake Elmo Park Reserve. The gathering will be near the swim pond at the park.

The Good Acre in Falcon Heights is holding an open house on Thursday, Aug. 16, from 5 to 8 p.m.

It’s a big day in tiny Lauderdale — plan to be at Lauderdale Community Park on Thursday, Aug. 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. for the Day in the Park and farmers’ market. The market runs 4 to 7 p.m.

The Dakota County Historical Society (DCHS) will host a Genealogy & History Fair on Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Lawshe Memorial Museum from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Lawshe Memorial Museum is located at 130 Third Ave. N, in South St. Paul.

The Safe Summer Nights program is designed to provide opportunities for police officers to become acquainted with residents of the neighborhoods they serve over a meal rather than during times of trouble.

Lower Phalen Creek Project and Slow Roll St. Paul are teaming to bring a slow-roll bike ride through the lower East Side St. Paul near Phalen Lake on Wednesday, Aug. 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The East Side Arts Council will host a tea fundraiser to support the council’s Poetry Park near Lake Phalen. The event will take place Friday, Aug. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m.

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