Committee Proposes City Survey, New Novel, Pamper Your Mom: Best of the Blogs

At Patch, we care about what you have to say in your community. Every week we will be recognizing our bloggers on Stillwater Patch, from cooking enthusiasts to local business owners, and everyone in between! If you’re interested in becoming a Local Voice on Stillwater Patch, email Hannah Gruber at hannah.gruber@patch.com

Monday

Stillwater Revitalization Committee to propose expensive research to find out how to improve the city apperance. (Matt Behning)

Saving for Retirement? Give Yourself a “Raise”

IRA's and retirement. (Eric St. Martin)

Spring Clean Your 401(k)

You can Spring Clean your 401(k) too! (Ric Lager)

Tuesday

Getting Down to Business: Have You Got What It Takes?

Should you take the plunge? Some things to think about before you do. (Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development)

Wednesday

Give Your Mom the Time of Day

Did you know that as many as 86 percent of American moms feel unappreciated? On Mother’s Day pamper your mom with a few simple treats you can make from or for the kitchen. (Colleen Walsh Fong)

Century Cos Students Win at Skills Comp

Century cosmetology students won big at the USA Skills Competition. (Nancy Livingston)

The MN Chapter for Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy 13th Annual Walk-n-Roll

Come to our 13th Annual Walk-n-Roll benefitting Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy! We will have fun for all ages and abilities! (MN Chapter of FSMA)

Thursday

FRACTURE GRADIENT - a novel by Jim McCulloch

Former Stillwater Army National Guard Company Commander exposes brutal oil industry response to an alternative energy discovery in his new action adventure novel – Fracture Gradient. (Jim McCulloch)

Friday

Chamber Ramps Up for 36th Annual Rivertown Art Festival - May 18-19

Chamber ramps up for 36th Annual Rivertown Art Festival in Downtown Stillwater/ St. Croix Valley’s largest art fair takes place May 18th – 19th! (Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce)

I know that you are still watching me and my kids. (Ric Lager)

Junior Achievement Summer Camps make learning about business fun!

Registration now open for Junior Achievement Summer Camps. (Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest)