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September 2024
Active older adult programs at Northeast Park
Northeast Park, 1509 Johnson St. NE, will be the scene of many programs for 55-plus adults this fall. Weekly ongoing drop-in programs require no registration. Call 612-370-4920 or email northeast@minneapolisparks.org. Indoor Walking: Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 am-noon Pickleball: Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Women's pickleball, Tuesdays, 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Pickleball is $4 per week, payable at the door. Chair Yoga: Fridays, 11 am-noon. Session 1: Sept. 6-Oct. 18, $49; Session 2: Oct. 25-Dec. 20, $56. Stay Strong: Mondays, 9:15-10:15 am. Session…
Find out more »October 2024
Ready Camp, two-day emergency preparation training
Learn the basics of emergency preparedness at Ready Camp, hosted by the City of Minneapolis' Emergency Management department, on Oct. 22 and 23. The free two-day training at the Emergency Operations Training Facility will provide you knowledge and skills to build an emergency kit, develop a communication plan, prepare for severe weather emergencies and recovery from an emergency or disaster. All ages are welcome. Children who are 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is now available…
Find out more »Minnesota Tool Library electrical testing & measurement class
From diagnosing simple device repairs to large appliance issues, predicting your energy bill and tackling big electricity eaters, to understanding that hot mess of wiring in your wall. Electrical testing and measurement tools can keep you safe and be a DIY'ers best friend. Participants will get hands-on experience using multimeters,voltage detectors, wattmeters and component testers to troubleshoot and explore AC-powered equipment, DC and battery circuits and a variety of audio and electronic devices. This is a beginners level class, no…
Find out more »November 2024
Net-making Workshop
Try your hand at traditional net-making with artist Victoria Bradford Styrbicki. Learn the methods and materials used in commercial and recreational fishing along the Gulf Coast, and explore ways to expand on the counting, handwork, postures, rhythms and gestures of tying knots and weaving that go into this disappearing practice. Saturday, Nov. 2, 9:30 am- 12 pm, Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, 2522 Marshall St. NE. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/net-making-laboratory-tickets.
Find out more »Simple home electrical repairs class
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 5-7:30 pm, NE Mpls Tool Library, 1620 Central Ave. NE, Suite #126. Want to change out that old light fixture? Have a light switch or outlet that doesn’t work? Learn to make these simple electrical repairs yourself! In this hands-on class you will replace single pole and 3-way light switches, a wall outlet, a light fixture, and learn how to rewire a lamp and test electrical circuits. The class will help you confidently DIY simple electrical repairs…
Find out more »Bandsaw for beginners
Thursday, Nov. 21, 6-8:30 pm, Minnesota Tool Library - NE Minneapolis Branch, 1620 Central Ave. NE #126. Learn how to use a bandsaw confidently and safely. No experience necessary. Class will cover the safe setup and operation of bandsaws in the MTL shop, as well as smaller portable models you may use at home. Learn basic measuring and pattern tracing and practice cutting straight lines, circles and curves in this hands-on class. The instructor will also demo the use of…
Find out more »Electrical cord repair class
Sunday, Nov. 24, 3-5:30 pm, Minnesota Tool Library - NE Minneapolis Branch, 1620 Central Ave. NE #126. Electrical cords power up our appliances, lights, and tools, but what can you do when they aren't working as they should? Learn how to replace and repair cords and plugs on common power tools and household appliances, as well as safe use of extension cords. The class will cover the basics of AC power, wire gauge and insulation types and understanding markings on…
Find out more »January 2025
Brew & Build: Installing security & alarm systems
Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, 11 am-12 pm, Minnesota Tool Library — NE Minneapolis Branch, 1620 Central Ave. NE #126. Join the tool library for coffee and learn about home security options. Security systems and surveillance cameras serve a broader purpose than deterring and detecting break-ins. They can alert you to home safety events even when you're away, such as fires, carbon monoxide alarms, water leaks, furnace malfunctions that could lead to frozen or burst pipes as well as unusual activity…
Find out more »55+ Enrichment Classes
Northeast Recreation Center, 1530 Johnson St NE. Register online www.minneapolisparks.org or call 612-370-4920. Nutrition Classes: Wednesdays, 10:30 am-noon. Feb. 12-Sorting out the Fats, #14765. March 26- Protein as We Age, #14766. April 23 - Eating Single & Seasonally, #14767. Valentine Flower Arranging: Thursday, Feb. 13, 10:30-noon, $5. #15791 Embroidered Nature Themed Hangings: Tuesday, March 4, 10 an-noon, $5. #15634 Signs of Spring & Block Printing: Thursday, March 20, 9-11 am, $5. #15792 DIY Kitchen Herb Garden: Tuesday, April 15, 10-11:30 am, $5.…
Find out more »February 2025
Art and Science on the River: Salt Workshop
Learn about the impacts of salt on the Mississippi River and the surrounding watershed at the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, Saturday, Feb. 1, 10 am-12 pm. Artists Kimberly Boustead and Annie Hejny will lead an art-making activity centered around the interaction of salt and water, and MWMO staff member Abby Moore will share information about salt pollution in the river and best practices to prevent it. Free, but registration required (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-science-on-the-river-salt-workshop-tickets). MWMO, 2522 Marshall St. NE.
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