WBLAS Community Services & Recreation

The Bear Bike ride and fundraiser started in 2020, focusing on granting all youth access to sports and activities. The money raised is donated to the White Bear Lake Area Schools Community Services and Recreation Department, specifically used for families to waive or support youth sports and activity fees. Bear Bike 2024 will take place on Saturday, October 12 . The ride will begin in the White Bear Lake High School Parking Lot off of Bald Eagle Ave at 9:00am, with later times for shorter routes. The 50-mile route begins at 9:00 am, 25-mile route 10:00 am, 9-mile route 11:00 am. New this year for younger riders! A kid and family run ride around the high school and Central Middle School campuses will start at noon. Riders of all ages are welcome! For riders, click Enroll Now under "CS-950 Registration." Each route has a suggested donation of $50 for registration, with additional donation options available to support youth sports and activities. Donations are suggested and not required to participate in the bike ride. However, to receive a 1/4 zip long-sleeve shirt from the event a rider must donate a minimum of $50. If you order a 1/4 you must register by September 10th to be guaranteed your 1/4 zip on the day of the ride. Registrations with a 1/4 zip received after this date will receive their order at a date to be determined after the event. Riders under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. For those not riding, but want to donate, click enroll now under "CS-951 Donation." This donation contributes to financial assistance for students’ sports and activity fees as funds are available. The founders of Bear Bike strongly believe all kids deserve access to sports and activities for social engagement and physical activity. We thank you for your support in helping the community grow stronger together. We wish you well- Bear Bike Team

Discover how individual choices impact personal well-being and the environment in 'Becoming EcoWell.' Explore simple changes for a resilient internal and external environment. Uncover creative, sustainable solutions for a thriving future. Ideal for those curious about healing themselves, their family, and the world. Join us to explore personalized pathways to well-being that harmonize with a sustainable lifestyle."

A modified form of yoga, using exercise principles of traditional yoga to increase participant's health and fitness by replacing a floor mat with a chair. Find mobility in a gentle, supportive way that is very beneficial. Chair Yoga will improve your flexibility, concentration, and strength, while boosting your mood, reducing stress and decreasing joint pain.

Are you or is someone you know considering divorce or separation? Whether you're contemplating a separation or already in the process, this event is designed to provide education, connection, and trusted support as you navigate life changes with more ease and confidence. Your coaches will include a family law attorney, financial planner, loan officer, realtor, and grief coach. This class is free to participants due to a sponsorship by Success Home Team, Keller Williams Select Realty This is a learning opportunity only. No products will be sold.

Unlock the door to your dream home with insights from industry leaders at our exclusive Workshop! Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the home buying and selling processes. Homeowners will learn the key items to get the property show ready, the best improvements to add value, and how to sell hassle free. Experienced home buyers and first time home buyers alike will gain a deeper understanding of what is important to them in their new home, curate their unique timeline, kickstart the pre-qualification process, and explore various financial programs. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain knowledge and empower yourself on the path to a smooth and successful homeownership journey. Sessions will be held at: Success Home Team, Keller Williams Select Realty 4517 Allendale Drive White Bear Lake, MN 55127 Admission is complimentary—reserve your seat today! This class is free to participants due to a sponsorship by Success Home Team, Keller Williams Select Realty

Learn how to put your garden and landscape to bed for the winter (September through February). The Ramey County Master Gardeners recommend visiting their website to find reference tools, including handouts, websites, and book suggestions that can help you take the information from the class to the next level. The link for the website is: https://www.ramseymastergardeners.org/sb-fall-into-winter

NEW DATE: This class has been moved to TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17. Learn the fundamentals of fantasy football. If you are new to fantasy football, this is the class for you! AND if your kids are also football fans they can learn along with you! Learn how to draft players, understand important terms and abbreviations needed to succeed in fantasy football, receive tools (websites) that make it fun and easy to compete week to week, and begin a league. Then we will go deep into scoring in fantasy football, the waiver wire, the importance of bye weeks, trades, different kinds of fantasy football leagues, different drafting options (online vs in-person, how to access weekly lineup advice) and having fun! You'll leave with a packet of everything that was discussed, online tools to be successful with fantasy football, as well as my email so that they can ask me questions anytime. Once you realize and understand how simple and fun fantasy football can be, you'll never be without a team again!

How did Sam Clemens turn into Mark Twain? Why was he such a popular figure among the elite - scientists, politicians, and captains of industry - even as he poked fun at them? What were his views on Washington? Why was he so eager to become a rich man? What caused the bitterness near the end of his life? Discover the answers to these questions along with lots of the famous Twain humor.

Perfect adventures for those who want to escape it all, adults-only. Take the stress out of adventure planning by signing up to paddle Lake Demontreville located in Lake Elmo and all the details will be taken care of for you. Enjoy a guided tour of the lake while enjoying the scenery of nature. This adventure is suitable for a beginner with experience paddling 1-2 times or an expert paddler. All related kayaking equipment provided including kayaks, paddles, PDFs and dry bags. NOTE: Lake Demontreville does not have an address for the public boat landing. For the trip we will meet at the public water boat address .9 miles from Highlands Trraill N on Demontreville Trail North. See Map. https://tinyurl.com/yxebwcmf This info plus better directions will be shared in an email reminder for the class.

Join us in creating our handsome 12 x 12 Llama acrylic painting. Learn basic acrylic painting skills or brush up on some old ones. No experience necessary, as we guide you every step of the way! All materials included.

Meals on Wheels is a community service that delivers nutritious meals to your home with the help of volunteers. This services is available to all persons regardless of age or ability. It is a wonderful way for individuals to stay connected to their communities, remain healthy, and live independently, for as long as possible as well as those with a short term need for meals after a hospitalization/surgery. Meals are provided at a reduced rate due to generous donations from participants, foundations, and the wider community, and also through support of the White Bear Lake Area School District, Senior Services Consortium of Ramsey County, Metro Meals on Wheels, local Lions Clubs and others. For more information about Meals on Wheels call our Meals on Wheels specialist Doug Nelson at 651-653-3123 or email mealsonwheels@isd624.org

This is a relaxed and friendly open-forum seminar for participants with a seasoned Will & Trust attorney. Questions like: Should I avoid Probate? Is a Will good enough? Do I need a Trust? How does my plan deal with the nursing home? How do we gift the assets of husband and wife? What about separate assets not of the marriage? If I am alone, what tools protect me best? How do I decide who should serve in my estate plan? What is the death tax? How do I avoid leaving a mess for my children? Which Trust is best for my needs? Can I use a Transfer-On-Death Deed? How do my retirement assets operate in my Will or Trust? All questions will be answered!

Enjoy a 2-hour immersive and meditative forest bathing walk. We will slow down and connect our senses to the healing, stress-reducing beauty of the forest. We will slip away from our phones and revive our relationship with nature and ourselves via unique, experiential invitations. We will share what we notice with each other, incorporating our experiences into our memory to tap again when we may need them. We will re-enter the tame world, renewed and refreshed. Guests should wear boots/shoes, clothing/gear appropriate for weather. Walk will be held in the rain and snow, but not thunderstorms or negative temperatures. Please wear/bring mosquito/tick repellent and sunscreen if desired. Please bring water if you would like to have some available throughout the walk. NOTE: The June 2nd Forest Bathing Class Has Been Cancelled.

Join us for a FREE TRAVEL SHOW presented by Collette Travel. Collette is the most experienced Tour Operator in North America with over 106 years as a family owned and operated business. Maybe you’ve seen the Collette name on the Wheel of Fortune? Hear more about 3 incredible bucket-list trips to Croatia and Morocco. Experience these places with a guide by your side – Collette makes it easy. Your flights, transfers, hotels, sightseeing has all been arranged – your only job is to have the time of your life! Stop by the center to pick up trip brochures with more information! See our Upcoming Trips: April 2025: Discover Croatia, Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast November 2025: Colors of Morocco February 2026: Kingdoms of Southeast Asia

Join us for a FREE TRAVEL SHOW presented by Collette Travel. Collette is the most experienced Tour Operator in North America with over 106 years as a family owned and operated business. Maybe you’ve seen the Collette name on the Wheel of Fortune? Hear more about 2 incredible bucket-list trips to Croatia and Morocco. Experience these places with a guide by your side – Collette makes it easy. Your flights, transfers, hotels, sightseeing has all been arranged – your only job is to have the time of your life! Stop by the center to pick up trip brochures with more information! Register for Travel Show Colors of Morocco November 6 - 20, 2025 | 15 Days Get to know the vibrant culture and colorful backdrops that are distinctively Morocco. Explore Fes, one of the holiest cities in the world, on a walking tour in the medina, where donkeys and mules laden with goods still walk the ancient market. Make your way to your desert camp in a Jeep 4x4 and spend a full day exploring the Sahara Desert. Travel the rugged “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs” to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kasbah Ait-Ben-Haddou. In Marrakech, get a true taste of Moroccan hospitality during an interactive cooking class at a women’s cooperative. Experience Morocco's deep history, unique atmosphere, and welcoming people on an unforgettable journey. Highlights: Rabat, Fes, Sahara Desert Luxury Tented Camp, Camel Ride, Khamlia Music Village, Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, High Atlas Mountains, Marrakech, Choice on Tour: Moroccan Crafts Shopping Tour or Local Marrakech Hammam Experience, Cooking Class, Casablanca, Hassan II Mosque Essential Experiences Visit a nomad family and learn about their ancient traditions. Experience the desert by 4x4 and during your two-night camp stay. Stroll through the cobbled alleyways of ancient markets and medinas. Visit the Trip Website Do Not Register on this Page. It is for Advertising Travel Options.

Join us for a FREE TRAVEL SHOW presented by Collette Travel. Collette is the most experienced Tour Operator in North America with over 106 years as a family owned and operated business. Maybe you’ve seen the Collette name on the Wheel of Fortune? Hear more about 2 incredible bucket-list trips to Croatia and Morocco. Experience these places with a guide by your side – Collette makes it easy. Your flights, transfers, hotels, sightseeing has all been arranged – your only job is to have the time of your life! Stop by the center to pick up trip brochures with more information! Register for Travel Show Discover Croatia, Slovenia & the Adriatic Coast April 3-16, 2025 | 15 Days Dive into beauty and history as you explore the medieval cities, tranquil lakes, stunning coastlines and quaint villages of Croatia and Slovenia. Explore Ljubljana, Slovenia’s romantic capital city. Discover the richness of Opatija, the “Riviera of Croatia” and an Istrian gem. Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park by foot and by boat, a place where waterfalls cascade down sheer cliffs connecting sixteen pristine lakes. Step back into Roman times in Split’s Diocletian’s Palace. Enjoy visits to local restaurants, wineries and artisanal food producers. Take in the white stone buildings and massive city walls of the ancient harbor town of Dubrovnik. Explore fascinating Zagreb by foot and funicular. Delight in the old-world charm found in this sunny Adriatic paradise. Highlights: Ljubljana, Castle Dinner, Lake Bled, Opatija, Istrian Peninsula, Farm-to-Table Dinner, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Split, Countryside Lunch with Folklore Entertainment, Diocletian's Palace, Dubrovnik, Choice on Tour: Cable Car or Dubrovnik City Walls, Zagreb Essential Experiences Visit Dubrovnik’s Franciscan Monastery where Europe’s oldest pharmacy lies. Stroll through Split and see the famous Diocletian’s Palace. Explore romantic Ljubljana, exploring the riverfront dotted with cafes and bridges. Hometown Pick Up: Collette will provide a hometown pick up for the group from one common location to the airport and back. Official Trip Website for Details & Reservation: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1252621

Join us for a FREE TRAVEL SHOW presented by Collette Travel. Collette is the most experienced Tour Operator in North America with over 106 years as a family owned and operated business. Maybe you’ve seen the Collette name on the Wheel of Fortune? Hear more about 2 incredible bucket-list trips to Croatia and Morocco. Experience these places with a guide by your side – Collette makes it easy. Your flights, transfers, hotels, sightseeing has all been arranged – your only job is to have the time of your life! Stop by the center to pick up trip brochures with more information! Register for Travel Show Kingdoms of Southeast Asia February 4-22, 2026 | 19 Days Delve into an ancient and mysterious world of rural landscapes, bustling cities, and fascinating history in Southeast Asia. From Hoan Kiem Lake and the Hoa Lo prison, to a street food adventure through Hanoi, Vietnam’s balance of peace, modernism and prosperity engage your thoughts and senses. On a charming junk boat, bask in the serenity of Ha Long Bay. Find inspiration at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat temple, the world’s largest religious structure. A local Laotian family welcomes you into their home for dinner. Explore the hundreds of Buddhas found in the Pak Ou caves. This is an incomparable mosaic of culture and history that unfolds within a blink of the eye. Highlights: Hanoi, Walking Food Tour, Discussion with Vietnam War Veteran, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Reunification Palace, Mekong Delta, Siem Reap, Angkor Wat, Luang Prabang, Choice on Tour: Night Market Visit or Evening at Leisure, Wat Xieng Thong, Pak Ou Buddha Cave, Monk Alms Offering, Bangkok Essential Experiences Explore Hanoi’s historic Old Quarter on an exciting walking tour. See the Cu Chi Tunnels, a maze of underground passageways used by the Viet Cong. Visit with a Vietnam war veteran and learn about the war from his perspective. NOTE - this is a Level 3 Trip: You’re an on-the-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced 2.5 hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem. Walking 4 miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices. Hometown Pick Up: Collette will provide a hometown pick up for the group from one common location to the airport and back. Official Trip Website for Details & Reservations