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April 2022
Egg Hunt in Waite Park
The community Egg Hunt sponsored by Waite Park Church is making a comeback at Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE, on Saturday, April 16, 10 am-12 pm. Egg hunts and activities will be available for kids nursery aged through 5th grade. The church will also offer give-back opportunity for kids to create Easter baskets for kids who might not otherwise have them. For more details and to register, visit waiteparkchurch.org/egghunt
Find out more »Earth Week 5K Bee Run/Walk/River Cleanup
The Great River Coalition invites you to support pollinator health by participating in the 7th Annual Earth Week 5K Bee Run/Walk/River Cleanup. The route originates at Boom Island Park and runs through the only National Park offering scenic views of the Mississippi River. The event will be on Earth Day, Saturday, April 23, 9 am-noon. Wear creative pollinator costumes. Each paid participant receives a t-shirt, a Mill City Running discount and a chance to win big prizes. Entry fee is…
Find out more »DIY Earth Day in Northeast parks
Contribute to clean parks for everyone by participating in Do-It-Yourself Earth Day on Saturday, April 23. Grab a bag from home and head out to your favorite park or trail or discover a new one. Pick up litter you see, while getting fresh air and exercise, then share pictures of your trash haul on by using the hashtag #mplsDIYEarthDay. Northeast parks participating in DIY Earth Day are Beltrami Park, 1111 Summer St. NE; Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE;…
Find out more »May 2022
Safe Biking & Green Driving Expo
Get a glimpse of the future of electric transportation. Citizens for Sustainability is partnering with St. Anthony Community Services and the St. Anthony Kiwanis to host a family-focused Electric Transportation Expo and Bike Safety Day, Saturday, May 14, 10 am-1 pm at the St. Anthony Community Center parking area, 3301 Silver Lake Rd. Sign-up to test drive an e-car or bike, engage with industry experts and local electric vehicle and bike owners to learn about their driving and riding experience,…
Find out more »Dandelion Day at Ard Godfrey House
The Godfrey House, Minneapolis’ oldest surviving wood frame house built in 1849, will be hosting the 31st Annual Dandelion Day Celebration.
Find out more »June 2022
Columbia Heights Library youth events
For more information, call the Columbia Heights Library (763-706-3690), or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Summer Reading Program: June 1-Aug. 14. Sign up online and track your summer reading progress. Earn a free book for signing up. Keep participating to earn an entry into that week’s prize drawing. Register at: https://anokacounty.beanstack.org Family Storytime: Mondays, June 6-Aug. 8, 10:30-11 am . Share books, songs, and rhymes with your children at this storytime designed to promote school readiness in 2 to 5 year olds. Librarians, caregivers, and…
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 »Juneteenth Minnesota 2022: West Broadway Block Party
This event focuses on Black economic development, specifically the creation and sustainability of Black Owned Businesses in Minnesota and solving socio-economic problems such as police brutality, mental illness, and the decline of home and business ownership. The main objective is to engage with community members to discuss and find solutions to issues that directly impact Black families and their community while celebrating an historic moment in African American history. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, which “freed”…
Find out more »Share the River Nordeast 2022
Stop by the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO), 2522 Marshall St. NE, anytime Wednesday, June 22, 5-8 pm, for a free introductory canoe ride on the Mississippi River, then grab a free cookie and enjoy a variety of fun and educational activities at their Stormwater Park and Learning Center. This family-friendly event is great for kids and adults of all ages. (Note that you must weigh at least 30 lbs. in order to fit the provided life jackets.) In addition…
Find out more »July 2022
Float-in movie at Silverwood Park
Three Rivers Park District will show "The Mighty Ducks" on an inflatable screen located on the shore of Silver Lake at Silverwood Park, 2500 Co. Rd. E West, Saturday, July 16, 9 pm. Audio will be provided via speakers and radio broadcasat at 89.7 FM. Launch your watercraft at 4121 Stinson Blvd., Columbia Heights, and bring life jackets. The movie will be rear-projected: limited seating is available onshore (bring a lawn chair or blanket). Watercraft will not be available for…
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