Weekend Planner: Bagels & Birds, Theater and Hockey

Here are some ideas for activities to take part in during the first weekend of February, which is expected to be a nice one weather-wise:

1) Bagels & Birds at River Bend Nature Center

When/Where: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4; , 1000 Rustad Road, Faribault

Why Go: Observe birds in the nature center’s habitat backyard feeding area while you have a cup of coffee and bagels.

2) One-Act Plays at Northfield High School

When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, and Saturday, Feb. 4; .

Why Go: This is the second and final weekend of performances for student-directed one-act plays. Pricing: $6 for adults, $4 for K-12 students and seniors 65 and older.

3) Transition Northfield Discussion on Economy

When/Where: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4;

Why Go: The discussion will explore what other transition communities are doing to create their own local economies, and brainstorm what we can do in Northfield to expand on how we can meet our needs locally. 

4) Northfield High girls hockey vs. St. Paul United

When/Where: 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4;

Why Go: The Raiders are playing their final regular-season home game of the year on Saturday. They enter the game with an 8-14-1 overall mark.

5) Live Music: Tim Patrick and His Blue Eyes Band

When/Where: 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4; 421 Mill St. W. Cannon Falls.

Why Go: Listen to great American standards made famous by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and others while tasting wine from the Cannon River Winery.