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September 2021
Adventure Club
Adventure Club programming facilitates a variety of activities for kids Pre-K to grade 5 to promote learning beyond the classroom including arts and crafts, guided group time, themed activities, dramatic play, cooking, games, outdoor play, science and more. 2:20-6 pm during regular school days; 6:30 am-6 pm non-school days. Programming is available at Highland, North Park and Valley View Elementary Schools in Columbia Heights. Register at https://www.colheights.k12.mn.us/.
Find out more »March 2022
Free Online Mental Health Support Groups for Individuals and Families
NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers a variety of free online peer support groups for adults and young adults living with a mental illness, their families, friends, spouses/partners, as well as parents of children and teens. African-American, GLBTQ and BIPOC community focused groups are also offered. Led by trained peer facilitators, the support groups help individuals and families learn coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. Find a complete listing of group meetings and how to…
Find out more »May 2022
Outdoor Farmers’ Markets in Northeast
Ombibulous Farmer’s, Maker’s and More Market: Tuesdays, June 7-Oct. 25, 4-8pm. 949 E. Hennepin Ave. http://www.discoverbeltrami.org/ombibulous-farmers-makers-and-more-market/ Audubon Farmers Market: Thursdays, June 9-Sept. 29, 4-7 pm. 2844 Johnson Street NE. http://www.audubonneighborhood.org/ Northeast Minneapolis Farmers Market: Saturdays, May 14-Oct. 15, 9 am-1 pm. 629 2nd St NE. http://www.facebook.com/northeastfarmersmarket
Find out more »June 2022
“Today I’m Alright” free workshop
The I.C.O.N/TODAY, I’m Alright healing workshop invites all experiencing trauma to join the licensed counselor/art teacher /survivor team for two hours of resource sharing, art-making, conversation, and importantly – identifying strategies for change. This experience ripples out and cross-connects people who need support. Your trauma is not terminal. You are not broken. Limit of 6-8 people. Family groups encouraged. Regular price: $200, but free thanks to Minnesota State Art Board Funding. Led by Sandra Reardon, Barbara Bridges, and Bianca Dawkins. Saturday,…
Find out more »Audubon Farmers Market opening
The Audubon Farmers Market will open Thursday, June 9, 4-7 pm in its new location in the Johnson Street Merchants parking lot, 2840 Johnson St. NE. Meet your neighbors and buy fresh produce, locally made food and art.
Find out more »Columbia Heights citywide garage sale
The City of Columbia Heights will host its fifth-annual Citywide Garage Sale Friday, June 10-Sunday, June 12. The event has expanded from one to three days. Residents are encouraged to register their address to get on the locator map by June 1. The map will be available online and in print on June 8. Visit columbiaheightsmn.gov/garagesale or call 763-706-3614 to register. Registration for the sale is limited to Columbia Heights residents only. There is no fee to participate.
Find out more »Compassion Clinic
Compassion Clinic, a free medical + dental clinic, will be open on June 11, 9 am–4 pm at Highview Middle School, 2300 7th St NW, New Brighton. Compassion Clinic will offerdental cleanings, extractions, and fillings, medical exams, vision checks and free eyeglasses, physical therapy, chiropractic care, haircuts, foot care, social services, and lunch at no cost. Register for dental appointments by calling: 651-360-9541. Walk-ins are also welcome. People will be served on a first-come basis.
Find out more »Men Who Read Book Club
Men who enjoy reading a variety of non-fiction topics and want to have intellectual discussions in a welcoming public space, will meet outdoors at Silverwood Park, 2500 County Road E, on Saturday, June 11, 10:15 am. Discussion is on the book, “The Chimp and The River: How AIDS Emerged from an African Forest” by David Quammen. It’s free to participate; RSVP through the book club’s web page on www.MeetUp.com/Men-Who-Read. Info: Paul 651-560-3055.
Find out more »Register, volunteer for Celebrate Northeast Parade
The Celebrate Northeast Parade is back, Tuesday, June 21, 6:30-9 pm. The parade will run south on Central Avenue between 27th and 18th Avenues NE. More than 100 entrants participate in the parade, a combination of neighborhood organizations, businesses, nonprofits, local schools, marching bands, politicians, entertainers and Shriners. If you'd like to join the parade or volunteer, register at www.mplschamber.com/parade.
Find out more »August 2022
Mayor’s Monarch Pledge
On Wednesday, August 17, 5-8 pm, Sullivan Park, 721 51st Ave NE, the community is invited to celebrate the monarch butterfly. This is a bilingual Spanish and English celebration with food trucks, games, traditional Mexican dance and music, an Encanto dance party, a monarch costume parade, and an opportunity to learn more about how to help monarch butterflies. And, if dressing up for fun events suits you, come dressed as a butterfly or pollinator.
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