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September 2022
Kyriopoulos to read at Solar Arts
Marjorie Lin Kyriopoulos, the author of "HeartStrings," will read excerpts from her memoir and share how the trauma of her aunt’s untimely death worked its way into her heart, traveling through three generations of her family. She will also share how writing HeartStrings helped her heal, epigenetically, two generations later. Marjorie will share how she was guided by the past to discover events in her family’s history, hoping to inspire a conversation about the healing power of creativity. Kris Lange’s…
Find out more »4th Annual Columbia Heights Pride Festival
Held Saturday, Oct. 8, 11 am-5 pm at Sullivan Lake Park, 721 51st. Ave. NE. The free-to-attend family-friendly event will include local LGBTQIA+ performances, kids’ activities, vendors, food trucks and more. New this year: The Pride Pet PAWrade. All socially friendly pets are welcome to participate dressed in a costume or Pride attire. Feel free to dress up along with your pet. Registration and line up will be at 12:45 pm, with the parade traveling through the park, at 1 pm.…
Find out more »October 2022
Pulling invasive plants
Volunteers are needed for a final (for this year) “invasive plant pull” Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 am-noon along the Sheridan Memorial Park at 13th Avenue and the Mississippi. Sponsored by Sheridan Neighborhood Organization and the Northeaster. People who run or walk by the river, will eventually benefit from a better view and more pollinators. Sign up at https://signupschedule.com/sheridanneighborhoodvolunteers
Find out more »November 2022
Zen Center Open House
Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, 652 17th Ave. NE, invites neighbors and those curious about Zen to attend an open house on Friday, Nov. 4, 7-9 pm. They offer opportunities for meditation practice and retreats, weekly talks, and classes on Buddhist teachings. Programs in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) are held four times a year. Visitors can tour the center, learn about programs, and meet Guiding Teachers. All are welcome. Masks required while inside the building.
Find out more »May 2023
Audubon Spring Festival
"The Mississippi River and Our Relationship With It" is the theme of the Audubon Neighborhood Association's Spring Festival, Saturday, May 6, 11 am-4 pm at Audubon Park, 1320 29th Ave. NE. The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization gave the neighborhood a grant to put on the festival, which will provide a look at the river's history and current status. The event will include music, games, food and a beer tent. Volunteers needed to set up and break down; contact deborah@audubonneighborhood.org.
Find out more »Cheers for Beers
35+ breweries will help the event live up to its name, a silent auction will assist in fundraising, a DJ will provide music, there will be food trucks on-site, and the local breweries and cider houses will compete for a “Best Local Brew” award.
Find out more »St. Anthony Civic Orchestra Dessert Concert
Annual Orchestra Benefit. Saturday, May 13, 7:30 p.m. at the St. Anthony Community Center, 3301 Silver Lake Rd. NE, St. Anthony. Admission $10. Concert, silent auction and dessert. There are many wonderful items from many businesses in the silent auction, as well as a chance to bid on conducting the orchestra or playing in the orchestra. Info: 612-788-3516
Find out more »June 2023
Northeast dog parade
Line up for the Northeast dog parade, Friday, June 23, 5:30-7:30 pm. Show up at Riverplace, 43 Main St. SE, with your costumed canine, or just watch. Local businesses sponsor and provide dog-themed giveaways to participants and observers. Sponsored by Nicollet Island East Bank Neighborhood Association.
Find out more »September 2023
Heights Pride Festival
Saturday, Sept. 23, 10 am-4 pm, Kordiak Park, 1845 49th Ave. NE. Free. Local LGBTQIA+ performances, kids’ activities, vendors, food trucks and more. Info: https://heightsnext.org/events/pride/. Pet Pawrade: Saturday, Sept. 23; registration at 11:45 am; parade starts at noon. The parade will travel through the Columbia Heights Pride Festival within Kordiak Park. All socially friendly pets are welcome to participate dressed in a costume or Pride attire. Feel free to dress up along with your pet. Prizes awarded after the parade.…
Find out more »October 2023
St. Anthony Fire Department open house
Meet firefighters, tour the fire trucks, and learn various safety messages. Lunch provided. Take-home bags for kids. Saturday, Oct. 7, 1-4 pm. 3505 Silver Lake Rd. Free.
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