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  Next month, my son Dylan will be a junior at the University of Missouri, where he is studying broadcast journalism. He hopes to spend his career in front of a camera, but early on, it was the stage that held his heart. He spent a good deal of time playing hockey, soccer, baseball, football and took many years of karate lessons, but never once did I see a passion, a ‘fire in the belly’ for an activity; that is, until he started acting.In the sixth grade, he was cast as co-lead in his classroom production of A Child’s Day in Rome. Read more about In the Spotlight

  Next month, my son Dylan will be a junior at the University of Missouri, where he is studying broadcast journalism. He hopes to spend his career in front of a camera, but early on, it was the stage that held his heart. He spent a good deal of time playing hockey, soccer, baseball, football and took many years of karate lessons, but never once did I see a passion, a ‘fire in the belly’ for an activity; that is, until he started acting.In the sixth grade, he was cast as co-lead in his classroom production of A Child’s Day in Rome. Read more about In the Spotlight

  Next month, my son Dylan will be a junior at the University of Missouri, where he is studying broadcast journalism. He hopes to spend his career in front of a camera, but early on, it was the stage that held his heart. He spent a good deal of time playing hockey, soccer, baseball, football and took many years of karate lessons, but never once did I see a passion, a ‘fire in the belly’ for an activity; that is, until he started acting.In the sixth grade, he was cast as co-lead in his classroom production of A Child’s Day in Rome. Read more about In the Spotlight

Each and every day, I am inspired by the people in the communities we cover, and all of the great things they do to make our corner of the world a better place to live. But this week’s events show just how far-reaching and, well, out of this world their actions are.                         First, Josh Cassada, who graduated from White Bear Lake High School in 1991, was chosen to be one of eight astronaut candidates who will help lead the first human mission to an asteroid – an asteroid! And, as if visiting an asteroid won’t be cool enough, Mars is also on the docket for a future mission. Read more about An Astronaut and a World-Record Sundae

Katy Vernon, White Bear Lake singer/songwriter recently profiled in White Bear Lake Magazine, has landed a gig at Manitou Station. Listen to her heartfelt lyrics and inspired instrumentals as she performs with her band on June 14 from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Interesed in learning more about this London-born songbird who has been writing songs for as long as she can remember? Head to: http://katyvernon.com/ Read more about Songbird

We are happy to report that Darby, the adorable Yellow Labrador Retriever featured in our May issue, has found his forever home! White Bear Lake Magazine hit mailboxes last week and after seeing Darby’s adorable mug in the article, a wonderful couple reached out to Second Chance Animal Rescue to see if he was still available...he was! Now that really is 'a new leash on life.' Happy forever home, sweet Darby!  Read our feature on Second Chance Animal Rescue here. Read more about Darby was Adopted!!

Have you ever been curious as to how all those neat local cable shows come to fruition? Now’s your chance to take a tour of the SCC Community Media Center, check out three production studios, visit the On Location TV19 production truck, the Final Cut Pro edit suites and Master Control, and meet the hosts of your favorite shows, including the fabulous Judy Skeie-Voss from On Location. Hey, you might see yourself on television and it could spark a desire to star in and produce your own show. If so, you can sign up for production classes right on the spot. Read more about Celebrate Community Media

Don your favorite green attire and that “Kiss me I’m Irish” button you save for just this occasion, and head to Manitou Station for some traditional Irish fare, including a delicious feast of corned beef and cabbage. Wash it down with a nice pint of Guinness, and yep, you'll be dancing a jig in no time flat!

  Read more about A Touch o' Green

Don your favorite green attire and that “Kiss me I’m Irish” button you save for just this occasion, and head to Manitou Station for some traditional Irish fare, including a delicious feast of corned beef and cabbage. Wash it down with a nice pint of Guinness, and yep, you'll be dancing a jig in no time flat!

  Read more about A Touch o' Green

Between now and February 28, take a moment to vote for all your favorite people, places and activities in our inaugural Best of White Bear Lake. With 30 categories, including Best Bakery, Best New Shop, Best Preschool, Best Place for Live Music, Best Music Lessons and many more, you have a chance to give a shout-out to those who make your life a whole lot better.

Winners will be announced at our Best of White Bear Lake event in late June and will be featured in our July issue. Read more about It's Time to Vote!