All Area events

The Benedictine Center in Maplewood is offering these upcoming opportunities in October:

The Benedictine Center is issuing a call to Minnesota artists to participate in its eighth annual juried art show planned for Jan. 30, thru March 2, 2019. Submissions are due Jan. 16.

A Healthy Aging Forum, with aims of empowering older adults to thrive in their community, is Thursday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Fairview Community Center, 1910 County Road B in Roseville.

The candidate forum gives Ward 3 voters an opportunity to hear candidates discuss the issues of importance to them in this election. The event is free and open to the public and the media.

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the American Red Cross is reminding the community that a blood donation is one way to help bring hope and healing to those fighting cancer and other illnesses.

The Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra, under the direction of Cindy Martinson, will present “Songs of Hope” on Oct. 21 at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 8260 Fourth St. N., Oakdale, at 4 p.m.

Washington County Library is hosting a hackathon for area teens on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Central Park, 8595 Central Park Place in Woodbury. Those in attendance will be able to test and tinker with wearable technology.

Maplewood Nature Center & Neighborhood Preserves, 2659 E. Seventh St.

The Knights of Columbus council #4967 is sponsoring a booya event on Sunday, Oct. 21, from 8 a.m. until it’s all gone. The booya will be held at Church of St. Peter, 2600 Margaret St. N. in North St. Paul.

Where do the candidates for Roseville mayor and city council stand on the issues? Find out when the League of Women Voters Roseville Area puts the races in the spotlight during a candidate forum on Thursday, Oct. 4, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.