Archive for September 2020

Like everyone, we were thrown for a loop in mid-March when Covid 19 hit.  Our plans were right on track: bringing more and more people together to share creative craft…

We continue to have socially distant walks most Saturdays, to keep up our spirits and stay active.  Join us this Saturday, September 26 at 9, we’ll be meeting at Arcola Bluffs…

Tributes for Ruth Bader Ginsburg have been pouring in this week, chances are you’ve read or seen several.  Although we don’t know for sure, we’d like to think Justice Ginsburg appreciated craft…

We like to end our newsletter with little gifts of creativity.  This week we were on the search for poems about Autumn and received several lovely suggestions, including this first…

Or join one of our favorite bakers, Bryce Johnson of Mahtomedi, and expand your bread baking knowledge.  This online class will include demonstrations of techniques, time for hands-on learning, question…

A ‘silver lining’ opportunity for Minnesotans during the pandemic has been renewed focus on our state parks, state forests and the national parks and forests located in Minnesota.  Many parks…

Join us this upcoming Saturday, September 19 at 9 for a walk, either in person or virtually!  Stay healthy and keep moving with your friends from MMFS.  This week we’ll…

Many of us are dreading the need to return indoors this fall and winter.  We’ve found some respite from the pandemic by sitting with friends at a park or chatting…

Folk schools across the region and country are working to find ways to continue to share crafting and create community during the pandemic.  Like other arts organizations, the reduced ability…

 We’ll be walking again on September 12, please join us in person or in spirit!  We start at 9 am, for the location this week, please check out Facebook or Instagram. Cover photo…