Thursday, November 21st
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Washington Square Bar & Grill
4736 Washington Square, White Bear Lake
Our guest speaker will be Cynthia Ellickson, Associate Executive Director at the White Bear Lake YMCA.
Attending “Women in Business" offers networking, professional development, inspiration, support, and visibility - all of which can contribute to personal and professional growth. Bring your business cards and promotional materials and be prepared to introduce yourself and your business to the group!
Tuesday, December 3rd
7:30am - 9:00am
Washington Square Bar & Grill
4736 Washington Square, White Bear Lake
Join Michael Sable, Maplewood City Manager, to learn about the current projects, economic development initiatives, and future plans to enhance community growth in the City of Maplewood.
Attending the event is free, but you will cover the cost of the meal you order off the menu.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
North Point Advisor Group
Wednesday, December 11
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
748 Wildwood Road
Mahtomedi, MN
Bring your business cards and prepare to introduce yourself to the team at North Point Advisor Group!
Thursday, December 12th
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Young's Korean BBQ
2125 4th Street, White Bear Lake
Please join the young professional’s group for an open house style happy hour gathering to meet new and existing members of White Bear Lake Chamber of Commerce! Enjoy some Korean food at Young’s before the holidays start and the end of the year approaches. We are looking forward to seeing you there.
Thank you to Principal's Craig Drake, Ryan Drake, Rawia Maamoun, and Joe Zidon for sponsoring this event!
November 20 or 26
Drop-in between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
$55
Register at: https://thewomencollective.com/collections/in-store-events
The classic story you know and love comes to Lakeshore for the first time in over 60 years! The arrival of several spirits on Christmas Eve offers the old miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, a chance at redemption. Will he be able to learn to keep Christmas in his heart? Gather your family and friends to celebrate the season as this holiday favorite comes to life in our own unique adaptation.
Join the White Bear Area Food Shelf as a sponsor for Give A Gobble 2024, an annual event that provides local families with Thanksgiving meals. We’d love for you to be part of this meaningful tradition, helping to make a significant impact on the lives of those who need it most.
This year, we’ve seen remarkable growth and increased demand in our community. Visitor numbers are up 52%, and our new Community Market now serves over 160 neighbors each day, offering not just food but also critical services like rental assistance and mental health support. With rising costs due to inflation, we’re preparing to serve 800 families this Thanksgiving through Give A Gobble.
To help meet this need, a generous donor has pledged a 1-to-1 matching gift that will double any first-time or increased donations up to $30,000! This means your support will go even further in making a difference this holiday season.
Would you consider becoming a new sponsor for Give A Gobble 2024? Whether it’s $500, $1,000, or $5,000, every contribution helps bring holiday cheer to families in our community.
I’ve attached details about sponsorship opportunities and registration. If you’re able to commit by Friday, November 8, we’ll include your company in our White Bear Press ad. Please feel free to reach out to me at (651) 407-5372 or perry@whitebearfoodshelf.org if you have any questions or would like to discuss further.
Join the White Bear Area Food Shelf as a sponsor for Give A Gobble 2024, an annual event that provides local families with Thanksgiving meals. We’d love for you to be part of this meaningful tradition, helping to make a significant impact on the lives of those who need it most.
This year, we’ve seen remarkable growth and increased demand in our community. Visitor numbers are up 52%, and our new Community Market now serves over 160 neighbors each day, offering not just food but also critical services like rental assistance and mental health support. With rising costs due to inflation, we’re preparing to serve 800 families this Thanksgiving through Give A Gobble.
To help meet this need, a generous donor has pledged a 1-to-1 matching gift that will double any first-time or increased donations up to $30,000! This means your support will go even further in making a difference this holiday season.
Would you consider becoming a new sponsor for Give A Gobble 2024? Whether it’s $500, $1,000, or $5,000, every contribution helps bring holiday cheer to families in our community.
I’ve attached details about sponsorship opportunities and registration. If you’re able to commit by Friday, November 8, we’ll include your company in our White Bear Press ad. Please feel free to reach out to me at (651) 407-5372 or perry@whitebearfoodshelf.org if you have any questions or would like to discuss further.
We are hosting our grand opening and ribbon cutting on December 4th at 3pm - 5pm. We invite you to take a tour and meet us as well as our incredible staff. We will have drawings, food, and fun!
2024 WBACC Gala: The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year
Thursday, December 5, 2024
5:00pm to 9:00pm
Dellwood Country Club
29 East Highway 96, Dellwood, MN
Join the WBACC for our annual gala! This fundraiser supports our mission, programs, and events throughout the year! Join for the entertainment of the Murder Mystery, to shop in the silent auction (in time for holiday shopping!), to enjoy dinner, or to fill up on dessert!
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year
A Murderously Festive Holiday Comedy
Silver bells are ringing at this seasonal stand-up performance, but the jolly jokester gets upstaged by an event far worse than bad holiday comedy: a murder! With humbug hovering over the holiday, it is up to the unamused audience to unravel the mystery of whodunnit like last year’s tacky knitted holiday sweater. While murder is making the night not-so-merry-and-bright, you must gather information, bribe your guests for clues, and solve the crime before this comedy act becomes a tragedy!
Tickets and more information will be available soon!
Join us for a festive day at our Craft and Gift Show on December 7, 2024, at the Maplewood YMCA Community Center (Gymnasium) in Maplewood, MN. From 10 AM to 4 PM, explore a winter wonderland of creativity and craftsmanship. Our show features a wonderful selection of handcrafted items from local artisans, making it the perfect spot to find unique holiday gifts or to treat yourself. Experience the warmth of community and the joy of artisanal shopping at this special event!
Check out who has the best tree this year and even participate in a raffle to add a little extra holiday cheer to your gift exchanges! This is free for community members to attend.
Festival of Trees Public Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10 am – 4 pm
Thursdays: 3 pm – 8 pm
Fridays: 10 am – 4 pm
Saturdays: 10 am – 4 pm
Sundays: 12 pm – 3 pm
Special Open House Events will also be hosted in conjunction with Winterfest – December 7 & December 14! (10am - 3pm).
During Winterfest, come warm up at the WBL Armory and see who in the area has the best tree decorating skills at the Festival of Trees! We’ll be offering cocoa, fun holiday treats and activities, and even a possible sighting of Santa himself.
This is a free event for all to attend!
If you’re looking for an opportunity to get involved and make a difference in the lives of students, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! Approximately 200 volunteers are needed to support the White Bear Lake Area High School
Test Drive…Next Stop Reality® event on Dec. 12, 2024.
Test Drive is a hands-on experience in which students get to test drive their future and see if they have what it takes to make it on their own as a 25-year-old. The simulation begins with classroom pre-work, where students select a career and then research the education needed and salary that would come from that career. With an expected salary in hand, students come to the reality fair and make important decisions at 22 different stations in categories such as housing, utilities, transportation, childcare, insurance, and food. They visit each station to talk to volunteers who share information with them about the topic and guide them through the different options based on their lifestyle and budget. To further the simulation of real life, students will also be given random family assignments.
In order for this event to be successful, we need approximately 200 volunteers to provide guidance and direction at each of these stations. Volunteers will have the ability to choose which station to be at as well as choose half or full-day shifts. No experience is required. Approximately 650 students in the junior class will be participating in this event. We hope you will consider volunteering – we couldn’t host this event without the support of our community!
During Winterfest, come warm up at the WBL Armory and see who in the area has the best tree decorating skills at the Festival of Trees! We’ll be offering cocoa, fun holiday treats and activities, and even a possible sighting of Santa himself.
This is a free event for all to attend!
Immerse yourself in the festive spirit as our sensational big band ensemble delivers electrifying renditions of all your favorite Christmas classics. Featuring surprise guest appearances and captivating solo performances, this fabulous evening of music will leave you feeling warm and festive!
Join classical crossover duo The OK Factor as they celebrate the holidays with traditional carols, seasonal songs, and original versions of holiday favorites. Enjoy the sounds of the season in unique violin and cello arrangements while you spend an evening immersed in the spirit of the holidays with your friends and loved ones.
