Income Map, Halloween Cake, Yoga: Today in Oakdale

Here are five items to take note of today in Oakdale.

Income Map

Wondering which neighborhoods in Oakdale have the highest-income earners?

Check out this interactive map on Oakdale Patch.

Bookish on Sanford

Prey tell, looking for a new book to read?

Joe L Juliano is selling a large collection of books from Minnesota author John Sanford, known for his “Prey” series.

Find the post on the Oakdale Patch Board.

Halloween Cake

The calendar has turned over to October, meaning Halloween is on a lot of people’s minds.

Barbara J. Miller says don’t be intimidated by the look of this cake, “but please believe me, it is a snap to make.”

Yoga

Yoga will be held at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve’s Nordic Center this fall, from 6-7 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 5. (No class on Oct. 31 or Nov. 28.)

It’s a continuation of the outdoor yoga series and is best suited for intermediate to advanced beginners. Participants are asked to arrive 10 minutes early and bring a yoga mat; a limited number of mats are available for use if needed.

Each class costs $5 per person (with a valid vehicle permit $5/day or $25/annual). Pre-register and pay for classes in advance (in-person or by telephone between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve Contact Station 651-430-8370). Payment will not be accepted at class.

For more information on this and other park programs, visit the Washington County Parks website.

Teacher Feature

One North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District teacher got a big surprise Tuesday.