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Morning Networking with Special Guest SSG Sam Olson from the US Army Recruiting Station
11/5/2024 - 11/5/2024
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Lunchtime Connections & Networking: Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
11/14/2024
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2024 WBACC Legislative Reception
11/20/2024
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Women in Business with Guest Presenter, Cynthia Ellickson, Associate Executive Director, WBL YMCA
11/21/2024
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Morning Networking with Special Guest Michael Sable, Maplewood City Manager
12/3/2024
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2024 WBACC Gala: The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year
12/5/2024
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Events in the month of May 2022
DateEvent
5/1/2022

Masonic Lodge of White Bear Lake
All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast
4923 Stewart Avenue | White Bear Lake Minnesota
May 1, 2022 | 7:00am - 1:00pm

Proceeds will benefit the Masonic Lodge of White Bear Lake and its Scholarship Program for the White Bear Lake Area High School Students. All you can eat meal includes: All you can eat Pancakes, Sausage, Milk and Coffee

Adult Advance Ticket Sales - $10.00
Children 5 to 12 Years $5.00 
Children Under 5 are free
 

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5/3/2022

  
Guest Speaker: Rachel Berger, Executive Director, Decoding Dyslexia, MN
Location: Key's Cafe | Upstairs: 2208 4th Street
Tuesday,  May 3rd  | 7:30am - 9:00am
 
Our guest speaker is Rachel Berger, Executive Director for Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota. We will learn more about dyslexia and all of the efforts that Decoding Dyslexia is doing to raise awareness, shape policy to ensure that every child reaches their full potential and help parents meet the needs of their children. 

After the short presentation, we will continue on with our  Chamber Networking Connections program where you will enjoy meeting our newest members, connecting with other business leaders, growing your area network, sharing ideas and promoting your business. This is a vibrant and welcoming group and we look forward to being back together in person, enjoying a fabulous breakfast and engaging in great conversations!

Space is limited and the cost to attend it is only for your breakfast. Registration is required. 

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5/3/2022

Wine & Baseball with the St. Paul Saints

 
Tuesday May 3rd
5pm
Join us in cheering on St. Paul Saints as we will be sampling our wine! Charcuterie boards will be present and the Triple A Manager - Toby Gardenhire!
5pm - Gates Open / Wine Sampling
5:10-5:30pm - Q/A from Toby Gardenhire
6:35pm - First Pitch
Link for Tickets:
Group Portal Login - Glitnir Ticketing
Password: Vino
 
Get tickets!
 

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5/3/2022
There's a lot of stress these days among family members, friends and colleagues who are divided politically.  Please join us for an interactive, nationally-developed workshop by Braver Angels on Skills for Bridging the Divide.  Increase your skills for having respectful conversations on politically divisive topics by learning to clarify differences, search for common ground and affirm the importance of the relationship.  Free, but registration is required.  For more information or to register, visit: https://manyfaceswblarea.org/events/

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5/4/2022


Join us for Breakfast on Wed.,May 4, 2022
In Person & Live Streamed
7:30 to 8 am: Registration and Networking
8 to 9 am: Breakfast and Program
Jimmy’s Event Center | 3565 Labore Rd, VH
REGISTER TODAY!

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5/5/2022

Thursday, May 5th | 3:30pm
Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Tactical Escape 101 - Maplewood Mall
3001 White Bear Ave, Unit 2030 | Maplewood

Join us for this exciting Ribbon Cutting for Tactical Escape 101 inside the Maplewood Mall (closest entrance: Barnes and Noble: #1)! We'll meet the owners and team members of this new escape room and learn a little bit about their current games: Game of Games, DEATH AT A FUNERAL (Retiring June 2022!) and The Magical Room of Requirement! Great place to hold your next team building outing and all of your office celebrations! 

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5/12/2022


  
Heart 4 Art is Happening On-Site at WBCA
 
Heart 4 Art is WBCA’s most important fundraising event of the year, dedicated entirely to supporting arts programming. Please join us on-site at WBCA as an event host or guest. The event is FREE to attend, but come prepared to be inspired by the program!

There will be opportunities during the day and in the evening to participate — more information coming your way soon!
 
 
When: May 12, 2022
Where: White Bear Center for the Arts
4971 Long Ave. White Bear Lake, MN 55110
And online at WhiteBearArts.org
 
 
Event hosts are needed! Contact Lori Swanson to learn more. Guest registration is required by April 21.
Unable to join us on May 12? You can support WBCA's mission to Enrich Lives, Nourish Imagination, and Build Understanding by giving online today. All Heart 4 Art donations go directly to arts programming.
 
DONATE NOW!
 

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5/12/2022
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Chick-fil-A, Maplewood
3045 White Bear Ave. N | Maplewood
11:30am - 1:00pm

  
Join us on May 12th at Chick-fil-A for our monthly Lunchtime Networking Meeting! We will be joined with the new owner, Jonathan Wright who will give an overview of the company, the restaurant and their fantastic catering options (which are perfect for any corporate event or holiday party!) There will be many new members to meet, new contacts to make, friends to catch-up with and a fabulous lunch to enjoy! 

Space is limited and registration is required. Cost to attend is for your lunch only.

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5/14/2022

Wellness Fest Is This Saturday!

 
May 14th 12-4pm
 
Join us for our 3rd Wellness Day event!
Begin your morning with a triathlon hosted by Zen Fitness,
partake in free classes throughout the afternoon, and mingle with small businesses that focus on a wide array of health and wellbeing. Stay tuned for more information to come! 

Sign up for Zen Fitness Triathlon HERE 
If you or someone you know may be interested and be a good fit for this event, please email Andrea at: andreaschroeder@7vinesvineyard.com

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5/15/2022
HAPPENING THIS SUNDAY AT 11AM - Get ready for our annual Folk Arts & Crafters Fair featuring more than 40 folk-arts vendors and crafters, food trucks, music and more! Mark your calendars – the Big Red Barn Fair only happens once per year!
 
The Big Red Barn Folk Arts & Crafters Fair! is on Sunday, May 15th starting at 11am at MAHS / Bruentrup Heritage Farm located in Maplewood at 2170 County Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.
 
We can’t wait to see you there!

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5/17/2022

4951 Long Ave. | White Bear Lake

     

WBCA will be exhibiting the work of AHHA! (Artistry, Honesty, Healing, Action!) in an upcoming show titled “Healing the Breach.” Running from April 25 to June 9, 2022, the exhibition showcases the work of nationally known Black Twin Cities artists Beverly Tipton-Hammond, Kennedy Simpson, A. Drew Hammond and Donald Walker. These artists invite you to see firsthand the art inspired by their lived experience.

Join WBCA to view and reflect on their work and to engage in transformative conversations. Their incredible works of art will move you, and inspire a deeper connection to the community.  
 
You can join WBCA for the opening reception of "Healing the Breach" on May 17 from 6:30-8:30 PM. View the show, and hear from the artists about their exhibition, with an artist talk beginning at 7:00 PM. 
 

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5/19/2022
 
LUNCH LAUNCH

May 19th | 11:00am - 12:30pm
2692 East County Road E
White Bear Lake, MN 55110

JOIN US! The WBACC is launching a Young Professionals Group and we are excited to announce our Lunch Launch on May 19th at Donatelli's! The young at heart, young in business, new to their position and/or 40 & under, come have a fun lunch with other professionals and some fun activities to kick this-off this strong and FUN group! Invite a friend so they can see all the awesome benefits of being part of the WBACC! Have questions? Contact the office! 

Cost to attend is only for your lunch and registration is required.

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5/21/2022


Workout in the Park
West Park | 2350 11th Street | WBL
May 21, 2022 | 10:00am
REGISTER HERE

This is will be an energizing and great way to start your day! This is fundraising event to benefit the Cecelia Duffy Memorial Scholarship and the White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation.  We are going to do a free community workout in the Park.  

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5/23/2022
    
Monday, May 23rd | 5:00pm
Newtrax 10 Year Anniversary Open House and Ribbon Cutting
3700 Highway 61 | White Bear Lake

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5/24/2022

Image of Vine to Wine (Summer Season) showing plant, sky, cloud, people in nature, natural landscape, and land lot
Vine to Wine

Wednesday May 4th 2022 @ 6pm - 7pm

Enjoy a full summer of wine classes with this fabulous bundle! Pick your own vine and be with it through its entire journey from bud to grape! As you stroll through our stunning vineyard you will be guided by one of our wine experts to answer all wine related questions. By purchasing this series, you get one class FREE. This series includes:

- 4 classes (May - August; the first Wednesday of every month; see schedule below)
- Wine tasting amongst the vines after each class (weather permitting)
- Outdoor education in the vineyard learning about terroir, wine grapes, and MUCH more!

Dates of Classes:

Wednesday May 4th 2022 @ 6pm - 7pm
Wednesday June 1st 2022 @ 6pm - 7pm
Wednesday July 6th 2022 @ 6pm - 7pm
Wednesday August 3rd 2022 @ 6pm - 7pm

*** Tickets are transferable but not refundable ***
Get Tickets Today!

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5/26/2022
 
Women in Business with Guest Speakers:
Kasey Johnson & Regan Nix, Owners of Blue Pencil Collective
Manitou Grill
2171 Fourth Street | White Bear Lake
May 26th | 11:30am - 1:00pm

If you haven't met this dynamic duo of architecture, this is your chance! Kasey Johnson and Regan Nix, owners of Blue Pencil Collective, will share their journey of how they started their women-owned Architecture and Interior Design group and how they combine their mission of sustainability with modern commercial and home design.  

Connecting is the heart of the WBACC Women in Business group. Through this amazing group of entrepreneurs and industry professionals you will find people with like minds who 'get' you! It is a great way to find a mentor, get results, build your confidence and find inspiration. They don't believe in strangers, only people they haven't met yet! If you haven't been to a Women in Business meeting,  please join us to connect, learn & grow. The cost to attend is only for your lunch and reservations are required.

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5/27/2022
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Scooter's Coffee!

Friday, May 27th | 11:00am
2730 Stillwater Road East
Maplewood, MN 55109
Join us as we welcome Scooter's Coffee to the City of Maplewood! Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its amazingly fast drive-thru, specialty coffee, and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location at 2730 Stillwater Road East in Maplewood, Minnesota. To celebrate, the drive-thru location will be hosting a Grand Opening on Friday, May 27

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5/28/2022

The Thai Cultural Council of Minnesota is thrilled to host the The Minnesota Songkran Festival at the State Capitol! This festival celebrates Thai New Year and will allow Minnesotans and Midwesterners to experience Thai culture through a variety of fun activities such as cultural performances, arts and crafts, authentic Thai cuisine, a papaya salad eating contest, Muay Thai and more. Admission is free and people of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to attend!


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