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Winter 2022
Super Hero Skate \| Saturday, Jan. 29 \| 6:30-8 p.m. \| FREE! Lace up those skates for an exciting evening of skating with your favorite local heroes! Special visits from the IGH Fire Dept. and the IGH Police Dept. Come dressed in your best super hero costume. Hot beverages and snacks will be provided. Location: VMCC, West Rink Fee: FREE for all, including skate rental on a first-come, first-served basis due to availability. We invite you to bring a canned good for donation. Please donate as you can.
Learn to Skate Open House \| Saturday, January 29 \| 6-6:30 P.M. Come meet with the IGH Learn to Skate director and staff! Visit with us at the VMCC in Community Room 2 and ask any questions you may have about the Learn to Skate program, the best skates to purchase, things to work on during open skate sessions, and so much more! Stick around after and enjoy our Super Hero Skating Party from 6:30-8 P.M. on the West Rink. This is a free event.
Princess Dance \| Sat, Feb. 5: 6-8 p.m. \| Ages 4-12 Pre-registration required An enchanted evening awaits all young royalty and their special guest! Join us for an evening of music, dinner, dancing, photo booth, refreshments and special activities. Don't miss this great opportunity to connect with your young princess and make lasting memories. Opportunity to get your hair done by Salon Fusion. Details will be emailed one week prior. Fees:* $42 (1 adult and 1 child); Each add'l child: $21 Register with Code FA-W320 by Saturday, Jan. 29: call 651-450-2585 or online.
Rockin' Recreation Nights: Thu, Feb. 10 \| 6-8:30 p.m. \| Ages 6-11 NEW! Rockin' Recreation Nights are a new program we are rolling out in partnership with West St. Paul and Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation. For February's event, we will make a craft for someone special to take home, decorate a cookie, and play games! Don’t forget to wear your favorite Valentine’s Day colors! Location: VMCC Fee: $10 Register by Thursday, Feb. 3 with Code YP-W222: call 651-450-2585 or online.
Craft Fair \| Saturday, Feb. 19 \| 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Creative vendor booths of all kinds! Enjoy a day of treating yourself and finding great local gems at the VMCC, National Guard Gymnasium. Craft vendors wanted! Email Chelsea at cswiggum@ighmn.gov if you are interested in applying to be a vendor. Each table/booth space is $40. Complete the Vendor Application by January 15, 2022. Vendor registration is accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.

Things to Look Forward to in the Winter!

Annual Holidays in the Heights (December)
Annual Light up the Heights (December)
New Year's Eve Celebration
Princess's Dance (January/February)

January 2022

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Mon Jan. 17

Winter Fun Day Including A Dogsled Ride!
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Tue Jan. 18

Moonlight Snowshoeing
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Sat Jan. 29

Super Hero Skating Party!
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Sat Feb. 5

Princess Dance!
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Sat Feb. 19

Craft Fair!
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Fri Apr. 8

Flashlight Egg Hunt
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Sat Apr. 9

Free Egg Hunt!
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Sun Apr. 10

Aqua Egg Hunt
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Wed Apr. 20

Healthy Living Fair
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Sat Apr. 23

Let’s Celebrate Earth Week!
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Sat Apr. 30

Kids Garage Sale
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Weather Impacts to Programs, Events and Activities led by the City of IGH*

Wondering if an event or your practice/game is still on due to inclement weather?

Call the IGH Weather Hot Line at 651-450-2595 to check the status for city-led program and events due to inclement weather. We strive to update by 4:30 p.m. After hours, it is up to the coaches and instructors to make the final decision.

*We cannot make weather-related decisions for other league associations or events held in our community by other businesses or organizations.

Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in volunteering at a community or special event? Visit our volunteer opportunities web page for more info.

Winter 2022
Super Hero Skate \| Saturday, Jan. 29 \| 6:30-8 p.m. \| FREE! Lace up those skates for an exciting evening of skating with your favorite local heroes! Special visits from the IGH Fire Dept. and the IGH Police Dept. Come dressed in your best super hero costume. Hot beverages and snacks will be provided. Location: VMCC, West Rink Fee: FREE for all, including skate rental on a first-come, first-served basis due to availability. We invite you to bring a canned good for donation. Please donate as you can.
Learn to Skate Open House \| Saturday, January 29 \| 6-6:30 P.M. Come meet with the IGH Learn to Skate director and staff! Visit with us at the VMCC in Community Room 2 and ask any questions you may have about the Learn to Skate program, the best skates to purchase, things to work on during open skate sessions, and so much more! Stick around after and enjoy our Super Hero Skating Party from 6:30-8 P.M. on the West Rink. This is a free event.
Princess Dance \| Sat, Feb. 5: 6-8 p.m. \| Ages 4-12 Pre-registration required An enchanted evening awaits all young royalty and their special guest! Join us for an evening of music, dinner, dancing, photo booth, refreshments and special activities. Don't miss this great opportunity to connect with your young princess and make lasting memories. Opportunity to get your hair done by Salon Fusion. Details will be emailed one week prior. Fees:* $42 (1 adult and 1 child); Each add'l child: $21 Register with Code FA-W320 by Saturday, Jan. 29: call 651-450-2585 or online.
Rockin' Recreation Nights: Thu, Feb. 10 \| 6-8:30 p.m. \| Ages 6-11 NEW! Rockin' Recreation Nights are a new program we are rolling out in partnership with West St. Paul and Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation. For February's event, we will make a craft for someone special to take home, decorate a cookie, and play games! Don’t forget to wear your favorite Valentine’s Day colors! Location: VMCC Fee: $10 Register by Thursday, Feb. 3 with Code YP-W222: call 651-450-2585 or online.
Craft Fair \| Saturday, Feb. 19 \| 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Creative vendor booths of all kinds! Enjoy a day of treating yourself and finding great local gems at the VMCC, National Guard Gymnasium. Craft vendors wanted! Email Chelsea at cswiggum@ighmn.gov if you are interested in applying to be a vendor. Each table/booth space is $40. Complete the Vendor Application by January 15, 2022. Vendor registration is accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.

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Community & Special Events

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By Phone: 651-450-2480 • In-Person at VMCC Guest Services

Winter 2022

Super Hero Skate | Saturday, Jan. 29 | 6:30-8 p.m. | FREE!

Learn to Skate Open House | Saturday, January 29 | 6-6:30 P.M.

Come meet with the IGH Learn to Skate director and staff!

Princess Dance | Sat, Feb. 5: 6-8 p.m. | Ages 4-12

Rockin' Recreation Nights: Thu, Feb. 10 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Ages 6-11

Craft Fair | Saturday, Feb. 19 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Craft vendors wanted!

Things to Look Forward to in the Winter!

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Events to Look Forward to when Spring has Sprung!

Events to make the most of long summer days!

Events to Fall For:

For events & activities that require registrationRegister Online

By Phone: 651-450-2480 • In-Person at VMCC Guest Services

January 2022

Mon Jan. 17

Tue Jan. 18

Sat Jan. 29

Sat Feb. 5

Sat Feb. 19

Fri Apr. 8

Sat Apr. 9

Sun Apr. 10

Wed Apr. 20

Sat Apr. 23

Sat Apr. 30

Weather Impacts to Programs, Events and Activities led by the City of IGH*

Wondering if an event or your practice/game is still on due to inclement weather?

Volunteer Opportunities

For events & activities that require registration
Register Online

For events & activities that require registration
Register Online

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