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May 2025
Small engine repair & maintenance
Northeast Minneapolis Tool Library, Thorp Building, 1620 Central Ave. NE, Suite #126, Saturday, May 3, 3-5 pm. This class will guide you through the essentials of small engine care and repair. Begin with a deep dive into gasoline — exploring which type is best for your engine, how long fuel actually lasts and the damage it can cause as it degrades.Examine the three main types of fuel stabilizers, how each one works and which is best suited for long-term storage…
Find out more »Introduction to Zen Practice
Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, 652 17th Ave. NE, will offer a free two-part Introduction to Zen Practice mini-course. Held consecutive Mondays, May 5 & 12, 7-9 pm, these classes will consist of a combination of discussion about Zen and its place in Buddhism, some information about Compassionate Ocean Zen Center and instruction in sitting meditation. Guiding Teacher Michael O’Neal will lead this program, which is intended to be a starting point for those curious about or new to Zen. Pre-registration…
Find out more »June 2025
Welcome session for new people
Sunday, June 1, 9-11 am, Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, 652 17th Ave. NE. Interested in Zen? Attend a welcome session for beginners. Guided meditation instruction and a Dharma talk oriented to new people will be presented. Welcome sessions provide extra orientation and are a great time to bring a friend and attend a Sunday morning program for the first time.
Find out more »August 2025
Minneapolis Edible Boulevards cooking class
Minneapolis Edible Boulevards, a Northeast based initiative devoted to food justice advocacy, especially in Green Zone neighborhoods, will present a free cooking class at Sheridan Community Garden (SNO #2), 611 13th Ave. NE, with Le Truong on Saturday, Aug. 9, 11 am-12 pm. Free, but registration required. Also available via Zoom. Info: minneapolisedibleboulevards@gmail.com.
Find out more »September 2025
Plants, pollinators and pints
Tuesday, Aug. 5 or Thursday, Sept. 4, 5:30-6:30 pm, at Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative, 1712 Marshall St. NE, Ste 100. Bring on the butterflies while you enjoy a pint at Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative with Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR). Your yard can help to support songbirds, pollinators and wildlife, and look beautiful. During this free happy-hour workshop with nature educator Angie Hong, FMR talk about what to plant, how to get started, where to buy native plants and…
Find out more »Introduction to Zen Practice
Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, 652 17th Ave. NE, will offer a free two-part Introduction to Zen Practice mini-course. Held consecutive Mondays, Sept. 15 & 22, 7-9 pm, these classes will consist of a combination of discussion about Zen and its place in Buddhism, some information about Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, and instruction in sitting meditation. Guiding Teacher Michael O’Neal will lead this program, which is intended to be a starting point for those curious about or new to Zen. Pre-registration…
Find out more »November 2025
Introduction to Mindfulness
Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, 652 17th Ave. NE, will offer an 8-week Introduction to Mindfulness course starting Sept.r 23. Held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9 pm, this program is a comprehensive introduction to mindfulness and mindfulness-based practice in everyday life. It follows the nationally acclaimed Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction model developed by Jon Kabbat-Zinn, presenting mindfulness as a universal practice for people of any (or no) religious background, and includes instruction and practice in sitting meditation, gentle yoga, body awareness meditation,…
Find out more »Introduction to Zen Practice Mini-Course
Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, 652 17th Ave. NE, will offer a free two-part Introduction to Zen Practice mini-course. Held consecutive Mondays, Nov. 3 & 10, 7-9 pm, these classes will consist of a combination of discussion about Zen and its place in Buddhism, some information about Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, and instruction in sitting meditation. Guiding Teacher Michael O’Neal will lead this program, which is intended to be a starting point for those curious about or new to Zen. Pre-registration…
Find out more »December 2025
Open Basket Weaving
Curious about basket weaving or are you a basket weaver who would like to meet and gather with fellow basket weavers? Join the Twin Cities Basket Weavers Open Weave, where everyone is welcome and friendships are made. Whether you can drop in for 5 minutes, an hour, or the entire session, the choice is yours. Experienced basket weavers on hand with advice if you're stuck or want to learn more. Bring: yourself, your current project, your questions and curiosity, or…
Find out more »February 2026
Classes at Compassionate Ocean
Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, 652 17th Avenue NE, Minneapolis, 55413. Haiku as a Spiritual Practice: Saturday, Jan. 31, 9-11 am. Free online-only Saturday workshop. By sharing and discussing classic examples of haiku from masters like Basho and Issa as well as contemporary works, participants will develop a deep appreciation for this elegant and simple form. Dscover the way of haiku and how to cultivate mindfulness in three simple lines. Registration: www.oceanzen.org/haiku Introduction to Zen Practice Mini-Course: Mondays, Jan. 26 & Feb.…
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