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May 2024
Book Sale at Pierre Bottineau
Friends of the Pierre Bottineau Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, May 4, 10 am-2 pm at the Pierre Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St. NE. Hundreds of adult and children's fiction and nonfiction books in hardcover and paperback (most are $.50 - $1; cash only) . They will also have "blind date" books for sale and a few vinyl albums. Items are withdrawn from the Hennepin County Library system or donated by the public. Funds raised will benefit the library. If…
Find out more »Venite! A spring concert
The choirs of Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE, will present a spring concert on Saturday, May 4, 7:30 pm. Admission is free, but a $20 donation is encouraged in support of music at Holy Cross. The program features works by G. Aichinger, G. Allegri, F. Anerio, S. Backman, E.C. Bairstow, A. Beach, W. Byrd, R. Dering, G. Gabrieli, E. Osterman, M. Praetorius, J.P. Sweelinck and J. Travers. In addition, there will be opportunities for festive congregational singing accompanied…
Find out more »Vital Living: Senior Planet Tech
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. Registration: 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org. Gather in the ESNS Tech Lounge Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 am-12:30 pm. Classes are free, but an RSVP is a must. May 6: Smartphone camera uses beyond photography; May 8: Getting to know your Smartphone; May 13: Streaming & smart TVs; May 15: Free streaming with Tubi
Find out more »Northeast Business Connections
Connect with local city leaders, Northeast Chamber leadership and local businesses to have meaningful conversations, make new connections and stay informed about issues facing the local community. These gatherings will held on a bimonthly basis, are open to the public and free to attend. Networking, 8-8:30 am; program and regional updates, 8:30-9:30 am. Meetings will be held March 12, May 7, July 9, Sept. 10 and Nov. 12 at East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 NE 2nd St.
Find out more »Civic Education and Engagement in Minneapolis Public Schools: The Student Voice
The League of Women Voters Minneapolis' May Civic Buzz is "Civic Education and Engagement in Minneapolis Public Schools: The Student Voice." It will be held Thursday, May 9, 7-8:30 pm, Bryn Mawr Elementary School, 252 Upton Ave S., featuring Dr. Aimee Fearing, Senior Officer of Academics with Minneapolis Public Schools and a panel of Minneapolis high school students. The program will include an overview of the current civic education curriculum as well as insights on civic education and involvement from…
Find out more »“A Connection To Picasso – But Not Too Close”
This is the 50-year anniversary of the death of Picasso. There are worldwide events planned. David Feinberg and Holly Tappen’s new art show explores the methods, techniques and motifs found in Picasso’s abstract expressionism. The art show will be at Ambiente Gallerie, 505 1st Ave. NE, Suite 1, in May and June. Picasso has influenced much of 20th and 21st century modern painting, freeing up the artists to expand on old and new styles. Feinberg and Tappen present the devant-garde…
Find out more »Garden Tool Swap
Head to Logan Park, 690 13th Ave. NE, on Saturday, May 11, for a Garden Tool Swap, 9 am-noon. Usable items for swapping include garden and yard tools (shovels, trowels, rakes, pitchforks, hoses, etc.); pots and planters (wood, terracotta, decorative plastic), free of any soil or dirt; potting soil/mix (unused, bagged); gardening and plant books; garden art and décor; bird houses and feeders. Make sure items are clean. All items are intended to be given and taken freely. Minneapolis Solid…
Find out more »Vital Living classes at ESNS
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org NE Day Spot (In-person Respite): Fridays, 10 am-1 pm. Experiencing dementia doesn't have to mean a loss of connection. NE Day Spot is a gathering place for those with mild to moderate memory loss or other chronic health conditions to be in community while caregivers have a reliable break each week. Enjoy gathering together with art, music, conversation, and movement alongside volunteers, participants, and Vital Living staff. Every Friday, this…
Find out more »Saturday Scribes Author Series: Chad Corrie
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. For more information, call 763-706-3690 or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Chad Corrie is the author and creator of the Wizard King Trilogy – Return of the Wizard King, Trial of the Wizard King and Triumph of the Wizard King – the first of which was published in 2020. However, Corrie’s interest in writing and creating began long before then. He wrote his first story at the age of twelve, began co-creating a comic in 1989, and published his first story…
Find out more »JROW Sculpture Park Grand Opening
Holland Neighborhood Improvement Association will host a grand opening of the JROW Sculpture Park in the greenspace between the Huxley Apartments and Hook & Ladder Apartments (657 22nd Ave NE). Saturday May 18, 11 am-1 pm. Free and open to the public. All dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.
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