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Dining out

Fish fry at Knights of Columbus Hall, Bloomington — Every Friday: 5 to 9 p.m. at 1114 American Blvd. Cost is $10.95. Call (952) 888-1492 for reservations.

Chicken and rib dinner at Knights of Columbus Hall, Bloomington — Every Wednesday: 5 to 9 p.m. at 1114 American Blvd. Cost is $10.95. Call (952) 888-1492 for reservations.

KC shrimp and steak dinner at Knights Events Center, Shakopee — May 11: 5 to 8 p.m. at 1760 Fourth Ave. E. Cost is $12 for shrimp or steak or $15 for both. Children’s meal available for $3.

Mother’s Day breakfast at Immaculate Conception, Columbia Heights — May 13: 8:30 a.m. to noon at 4030 Jackson St. N.E. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children 3 to 12.

Pork and sauerkraut dinner at St. Bernard, St. Paul — May 19: 4 to 7 p.m. at the parish center on the corner of Rice Street and Geranium Avenue. Cost is $8 for adults and $3.50 for children 12 and under.

Parish events

Grande Old St. Mark’s Day Parish Festival at St. Mark, St. Paul — May 18 and 19: Friday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. at 2001 Dayton Ave. Prepare for fun & Pray for Sun! Bring your family, invite your friends!  It is a great get together that kicks off that summer feeling.  There’s something fun for everyone:  Eating pie, dancing, playing games, riding rides, beer garden, and much, much more!

Huge plant sale in Woodbury — May 19: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 265 Century Ave. (south of I-94). Come support the Missionary Sisters and get some great deals on a wide variety of perennials. Food will also be available for sale. Proceeds will go to the missionary needs of the Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver.

Taste of St. Mary’s festival at St. Mary, St. Paul — May 20: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 261 E. Eighth St. Taste foods from India, Mexico, Germany, Greece and more, $3 each. There will also be a bake sale and flea market.

Waffle and sausage breakfast at Our Lady of the Prairie, Belle Plaine — May 20: 8:30 a.m. to noon at 215 N. Chestnut St. Free will offering.

Spring floral gardening workshop at Immaculate Conception Crusader Civic Center, Lonsdale — May 22: 6 p.m. social hour and supper followed by a presentation by Steve Harris, gardening enthusiast and speaker. Tickets are $10. Call (507) 744-2728.

Annual “Evening Affirming Human Life and the Family” at St. Helena, Minneapolis — May 22: Social at 6 p.m. and a catered dinner at 7 p.m., followed by musical entertainment and Archbishop Joseph Kurtz’s address, “Stand Up for the Beauty of Marriage.” He will speak about personally holding up marriage around us and publicly defending the God-given nature of marriage. Held in Rowan Hall at 3204 East 43rd St. Tickets, which are $25 per person, must be purchased by Monday, May 21, and complimentary tickets are available for those who have difficulty paying by calling (612) 729-7321. Co-sponsored by the Archdiocesan Office for Marriage, Family and Life.

Mary, Mother of the Church presents the Biology of Aging: What happens to us as we age? – Wednesday, May 23, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dr. Michael Lenhert, DDS will explain what we can change or modify to help with the aging process. This event is free and open to the public; no registration is necessary. For more information, call (952) 890-0045.

Nativity Grandparents Apostolate of Saints Joachim and Anne is hosting an event for grandparents at Nativity of Our Lord, St. Paul — May 23: 9 a.m. on the corner of Stanford and Prior Avenues. Topic is: How Can We Cooperate with Our Children in Teaching the Truth about Love and Human Sexuality? Refreshments will be served. For more information, call  (651) 414-9367.

Parish 90^th anniversary celebration at St. Joseph, Hopkins — May 27: 8:30 a.m. Mass with Archbishop Harry Flynn presiding at 1310 Mainstreet.

Strings, Pipes and a Glorious Tenor at Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Paul — May 11: 6 p.m. at 330 Exchange St. Cathedral Cantor Nicholas Chalmers, organist Lawrence Lawyer and the Cathedral Chamber Orchestra are featured. Free will offering.

John McCutcheon in concert at St. Joseph, New Hope — May 11: 7 p.m. at 8701 36th Ave. N. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children through grade 8. Tickets available at the door or by calling (763) 544-3352.

‘Heading Home Dakota: A community forum to end homelessness’ at Mary, Mother of the Church, Burnsville — May 14: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 3333 Cliff Road.

Ladies Guild rummage sale at St. Cyril, Minneapolis — May 16 to 18: 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon Friday ($2 bag day) at 1301 Second St. N.E.

Men’s club rummage sale at St. Thomas the Apostle, St. Paul — May 17 to 19: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday ($3 bag day) at 2119 Stillwater Ave.

Rummage sale at Holy Childhood, St. Paul — May 17 to 19: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 1435 Midway Parkway.

Rummage sale at Sacred Heart, Robbinsdale — May 17 and 18: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday ($3 bag day) at 4087 W. Broadway.

Life in the Spirit spring retreat at St. Peter, Richfield — May 18 to 20: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at 6730 Nicollet Ave. S. Meals provided. Advance registration requested by May 15. Call (612) 866-5089. Visit http://www.stpetersrichfield.org for information.

Springfest at St. Michael, Prior Lake — May 18 to 20: 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at 16311 Duluth Ave. S.E. Features live music, 5K run/walk, Italian dinner and more. For information visit http://www.springfestonline.org.

Spring art and architecture tour at St. Thomas More, St. Paul — May 19: 6 p.m. at 1079 Summit Ave. Jesuit Father Joseph Weiss will lead the tour. Wine and appetizers will be served. Suggested donation is $10. RSVP to (651) 227-7669, ext. 302.

Women’s Guild Spring Tea at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Minneapolis — May 19: 2 to 4 p.m. at 701 Fillmore St. N.E. Cost is $10 for ages 13 and over and $8 for ages 2 to 12. Entertainment by Jeremy Miller and The River City Cloggers. For tickets, call (612) 381-7607.

Perennial plant sale at St. Rita, Cottage Grove — May 19: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 8694 80th St. S. A wide variety of hardy perennial flowering plants will be sold, rain or shine. Prices range from $1 to $5.

Fun Fest at St. Michael, Stillwater — May 20: Noon to 6 p.m. at 611 S. Third St. Features food, games, silent auction and more.

Cribbage tournament at St. Albert the Great, Minneapolis — May 20: 1:30 p.m. at the corner of E. 29th Street and 32nd Avenue S. Entry fee is $10. All ages are welcome. Free beverages and snacks. Proceeds benefit the Tubman Shelters.

‘Imposed Death: A Conference on Stealth Euthanasia’ at St. John the Baptist, New Brighton — June 2: Registration begins at 8 a.m. and program at 8:30 a.m. at 835 Second Ave. N.W. For information, visit http://www.humanlife.org.

Retirement party for Father Tom Fitzgerald at St. Genevieve, Centerville — June 10: 2 to 5 p.m. at 6995 Centerville Road. Potluck, dancing and a program at 2:30 p.m.

Prayer / liturgies

Sant’Egidio Community Evening Prayer at St. Richard, Richfield —  every Thursday: 7 p.m. at 7540 Penn Ave. S.

Legion of Mary prayers in front of Planned Parenthood, St. Paul — Every Friday: 3 p.m. at the corner of Vandalia and Charles. For information, call (651) 439-9098.

Rosary of the unborn at Pregnancy Choices LifeCare Center, Apple Valley — Every Thursday: 7:15 p.m. at 15026 Glazier Ave. For information, visit http://www.rosaryoftheunborn.com.

Healing Mass at Holy Name of Jesus, Wayzata — May 11: Rosary at 6:30 p.m., Mass at 7 p.m. at 155 County Road 24. Father Jim Livingston will be the celebrant.

Fatima Rosary Gathering at Epiphany, Coon Rapids — May 13: 6:30 p.m. at 1900 111th Ave. N.W. Pray the rosary at the Epiphany Fatima Shrine on the 13th of each month. Rosaries are offered as an act of consecration of our country to our Blessed Mother.

Knights of Columbus traveling rosary at St. Mary, St. Paul — May 13: 2 p.m. at 261 Eighth St. E.

Knights of Columbus traveling rosary at St. John, St. Paul — May 20: 2 p.m. at 977 Fifth St. E.

Knights of Columbus traveling rosary at St. Agnes, St. Paul — May 27: 2 p.m. at 548 Lafond Ave.

Singles

Sunday Spirits walking group for 50-plus Catholic singles — ongoing Sundays: For Catholic singles to meet and make friends. The group usually meets in St. Paul on Sunday afternoons. For information, call Judy  at (763) 221-3040 or Al at (651) 482-0406.

Singles group at St. Vincent de Paul, Brooklyn Park — ongoing second Saturday each month: 6 :15 p.m. at 9100 93rd Ave. N. Gather for a potluck supper, conversation and games. For information, call (763) 425-0412.

School events

6th annual Fiesta Latina at Blessed Trinity School, Richfield —May 20: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Church of the Assumption, 305 E. 77^th St. in Richfield.  The menu will include tamales, empanadas, nachos, tacos, tostadas, soda, water, beer and chocoflan.  Enjoy children’s games, entertainment from BT students and a raffle with a grand prize of an autographed Jared Allen Vikings jersey!  No admittance fee.  Visit http://www.btcsmn.org or call (612) 869-5200 to learn more.

Open House at Community of Saints Regional Catholic School, West St. Paul —May 21: 6:30 p.m. at 335 E. Hurley Street. For students entering Pre K through 8th grade. For information, visit http://www.communityofsaints.org.

Open house at Benilde-St. Margaret School, St. Louis Park — May 25: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at 2501 Hwy 100 S. For students entering grades 7 to 12. For information, visit http://www.BSMschool.org/admissions.

Reception to celebrate Robert Terry on the occasion of his retirement at St. Alphonsus School, Brooklyn Center — June 3: Follows the 10:30 a.m. Mass at 7031 Halifax Ave. N.

‘Bye Bye Birdie’ presented by Hill-Murray School, Maplewood — May 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 & 13:  May 4, 5, 11, & 12 at 7 p.m. May 6 & 13 at 2 p.m. at 2625 Larpenteur Ave. E. Free Senior Citizen Preview May 3 at 7 p.m. Dinner Theatre May 12.  For information, visit http://www.hill-murray.org.

‘The Wizard of Oz’ presented by Pope John Paul II School, Minneapolis — May 23 and 24: 7 p.m. both nights at 1630 Fourth St. N.E. Free will offering. For information, visit http://www.popejohnpaul2ne.org.

Blazer summer basketball camp for girls grades 8 to 12 at Visitation School, Mendota Heights — June 12 to 14 or June 24 to 26: Choose one or both sessions. Each session runs three days from noon to 5 p.m. Cost is $75 for either session, $125 for both. Email Zachary.hernandez@gmail.com to sign up.

Other events

‘The Hobbit’ presented at the Open Window Theatre, Minneapolis — May 11 to 13 and 17 to 20: 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and 2 p.m. Sundays at 1313 Chestnut Ave. For more information, visit http://www.openwindowtheatre.org.

100 year anniversary celebration for Knights of Columbus Solanus Casey Council No. 1632 at St. Mary, Stillwater — May 12: Mass at 4:30 p.m. at 423 S. Fifth St. Dinner and dance will follow at the KC Hall.

Young Adults

Spring Fling Dance at the Cathedral of St. Paul, St. Paul — May 5: 8 to 11 p.m. in Hayden Hall, lower level of Cathedral at 239 Selby Ave. Hosted by the Cathedral Young Adults. Music will consist of a variety of different genres. No dance partners are necessary. Refreshments will be provided. Admission is $8 per person or $22 per family (cash or check only). Questions? Contact us at cya@cathedralsaintpaul.org.

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