Cottages of Cass Gilbert
The White Bear Lake Historical Society will discuss the work of Minnesota architect Cass Gilbert in an illustrated program. Speakers will discuss Gilbert's early career designing homes and other buildings around the White Bear Lake area, some of which still stand. 6 p.m. Jan. 22. White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St., White Bear Lake, whitebearhistory.org.
North Metro H&G show
Residents of Blaine, Fridley and other cities in the north metro can attend an event that showcases local home improvement specialists. Kris Lindahl of Re/Max Results will offer a keynote seminar on real estate. Attendees can vote for the "Ugliest Room in the North Metro," talk with vendors and see demonstrations on home and garden projects. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 27. Free. National Sports Center, 1740 105th Av. NE., Blaine, northmetrohomeandgarden.com.
Garden workshops
Your garden may be dormant for the winter, and your shrubs may be covered with ice and snow, but it's never too early to start planning for the spring. Super Saturday workshops at Gertens will offer tips to get you thinking of warmer days ahead. See demonstrations on pruning, feeding birds and wildlife, how to handle lawn and garden pests and other topics. 9:30 a.m. Jan. 27. Gertens, 5500 Blaine Av., Inver Grove Heights. Registration requested at gertens.com/events.
Green living
Make a resolution to reduce your carbon footprint this year, with help from Nokomis Green Fair. Organizations including Minneapolis Recycles, Minnesota Food Association and others will share tips on how to green up your life. The first 100 attendees will win a free kitchen food-scrap bin for composting. Noon to 3 p.m. Jan. 27. Free. Lake Nokomis Community Center, 2401 E. Minnehaha Pkwy., Mpls., nokomiseast.org.
MELISSA WALKER
