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Register now for these exciting spring Ed-Ventures Savor, Stroll & Experience Hudson Experience the unique tastes and unforgettable charm of historic downtown Hudson on a guided walking and food tour. During your three-hour tour, you’ll sample signature dishes from six award-winning, popular destinations, plus learn the rich history of the town and stroll along the banks of the scenic St. Croix River. • San Pedro Café offers a taste of the tropics with its Caribbean-inspired cuisine. • Baker’s Bar and Grill has a bistro-style menu. • Pier 500 features classic American fare with locally sourced ingredients. • Winzer Stube consistently ranks among the nation’s best German restaurants. • Knoke’s Chocolates & Nuts features handcrafted chocolates, unique confections, fresh nuts and delicious ice cream. • Pedro’s del Este features Spanish, Cuban and Latin influenced cuisine and craft cocktails. Meet your tour guide at 1:15 pm at Winzer Stube (parking is available in the lot behind the restaurant or on the street. Access to this restaurant is by stairs only). The tour begins promptly at 1:30 pm, lasts until 4:30 pm, and is held rain or shine. The restaurants are about a block apart and the full tour encompasses a walking distance of approximately one mile over the 3 hours. No refunds less than 10 days before your tour. Hudson Food Walk Date: Sat, May 19 Time: 1:15–4:30 pm Cost: $45 Class #: AET2A Location: Winzer Stube r Date: Sat, Jun 30 Time: 1:15–4:30 pm Cost: $45 Class #: AET2B Location: Winzer Stube Barn Quilts of Carver County Made for barns, not beds, barn quilts are quilt patterns drawn to scale and painted on wooden panels that are hung on the exterior walls of historic barns or other agricultural buildings. These beautiful pieces of artwork highlight the art of quilting while showcasing Carver County’s historic agricultural icons. This tour encompasses 10 farms and 18 barn quilts. Take the opportunity to step off the bus to not only view the quilt blocks but also surrounding gardens. Some of the farms also feature a market or antique shop. Learn why each family chose their particular quilt block as well as the history of the barn, the farm and the area. You will receive a full color brochure of all of Carver County’s 25 barn quilts. A gourmet box lunch will be served in the restored barn at Deardorff Orchards & Parley Lake Winery. Please indicate your choice of turkey or ham sandwich and specify white, wheat or rye bread. All condiments will be served separately. There will be time to browse the gift shop and view the wine tasting room. Please arrive at Gladstone by 8:15 am. The tour will leave promptly at 8:30 am and will return to the same location at approximately 3:00 pm. There are no refunds after June 1. A $2-3 gratuity per person is recommended and may be paid directly to the driver following the tour. Janet Fahey Date: Thu, Jun 21 Time: 8:15 am–3:00 pm Cost: $59 Class #: AET3 Location: Gladstone, Lobby District 622 Community Education • Gladstone 55+ Center • www.isd622.org/seniors • 651-748-7250 5