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January 2022
Traditional Scandinavian Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner
First Lutheran Church of Columbia Heights, 1555 40th Ave. NE, will have its annual Scandinavian Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner, Saturday, Jan. 15, for drive up curbside pick up only. To avoid congestion, tickets will be sold for specified half hour time windows between 11 am-6 pm. Tickets are $22 and can be reserved at 651-633-0679 or https://flcch.org/lutefisk-meatball-dinner/. Ticket deadline is Monday, Dec. 20. Dinner includes lutefisk with optional white sauce, meatballs, mashed potatoes, gravy, carrots, mashed rutabagas, beet pickles, lefse,…
Find out more »Great Northern Launch Party
The Great Northern celebration of winter kicks off Wednesday, Jan. 26, 6-8:30 pm, Quincy Hall, 1325 Quincy St. NE, with a "festival eve" winter village outside at Northeast Minneapolis' Quincy Hall. The evening will offer food by Yia Vang (Vinai, Union Hmong Kitchen) and Gustavo and Kate Romero (Nixta), complimentary Vikre Distillery specialty cocktails, Fat Tire beer, and warm beverages from Caribou Coffee. Enjoy musical performances by Joe Rainey Sr. and Andrew Broder on the Fat Tire stage, and wander the space to…
Find out more »Events at Silverwood Park
These activities are held in conjunction with the Great Northern celebration and will be held at Silverwood Park, 2500 County Road E Wim Hof Workshop: The Wim Hof Method is a simple, yet powerful method, based on the foundation of three pillars: Breathwork, Cold Exposure, and Mindset. The first hour of the event will focus on the science of the Wim Hof Method and a key pillar of the method—controlled breathwork. Certified Wim Hof Instructor James Stewart will guide participants…
Find out more »February 2022
SnowBLAST returns to the Heights
This winter festival event began in 2021 as part of the City’s 100th anniversary; they decided to make it an annual gathering. Drop by Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE, Saturday, Feb 5, 3-6:30 pm, for the festivities. Activities include skating rink (preregister for free skate rentals – pick up at Dave’s Sport Shop, 1001 E Moore Lake Dr, Fridley); free popcorn, S’mores and hot beverages while supplies last; fire pits; puppet wagon; pony rides food trucks; music; beer. Bring…
Find out more »Pro wrestling at Murzyn Hall
The Columbia Heights Lions will host MIW Professional Wrestling Saturday, Feb. 12, at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE. Doors open at 6 pm. Bell time is 7 pm. Many great matches including a Lions Championship match are on the card. This is an all-family event. Tickets are $10 at the door. Come early as the seats fill up fast. Lions cash bar is also available.
Find out more »Oh Fer Fun Festival
Families with kids of all ages are invited to Salem Covenant Church, 2655 5th St. NW, New Brighton, for an outdoor winter festival on Saturday, Feb. 26, 11 am-1 pm. The Oh Fer Fun Festival will have sledding, games, horse-drawn wagon rides, Chick-fil-A sandwiches, boot hockey, hot chocolate, and s’mores. There is a suggested donation of $5/person, $15/family. Registration is required at 651-633-9615.
Find out more »March 2022
Toy Train Show and Swap Meet
Join the Lakes and Pines Division of the Train Collectors Association (TCA) for a toy train show and swap meet on Sunday, March 13, 12:15-2:30 pm at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE. See toy trains in action as well as toy train displays. Toy trains of different gauges will also be for sale. Train doctors will be on hand for simple repairs. You can also learn about the Lakes and Pines Division of the TCA. Admission is $5/adults, free…
Find out more »St. Patrick’s Day parade and Blarney Blast
The 54th Annual Minneapolis St Patrick’s Day Parade will take place Thursday, March 17, 6 pm in Columbia Heights. The parade route runs from 40th and VanBuren to Mill Street NE, ending at Murzyn Hall. Co-sponsored by the Columbia Heights Lions Club & VFW Post 230. Celebrity Grand Marshal is Minnesota Viking James Lynch. Kathryn Hayes of Northeast will be honored as Irish-American Business Woman. Entires for Ms. Blarney 2022 - Irish at Heart, legally 21, great personality will be…
Find out more »Welcome back the herons at Marshall Terrace Park
Great blue herons start returning to their rookery on the Mississippi River toward the end of March. Join a National Park ranger at Marshall Terrace Park, 2740 Marshall St. NE, on Saturday, March 26, 11 am-1 pm, to watch them rebuild nests and do a little flirting. The event will take place on the banks of the Mississippi River, weather permitting. Prepare for mud or ice. You are encouraged bringing binoculars and cameras. This event is free and open to…
Find out more »April 2022
Pierogi & Fish Fry Dinners
Pierogi and fish fry dinners are back at the Ukrainian Center, 301 Main St NE. Take-out curbside pickup only for all Lenten Fridays: March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1 & 8. 4:30-7 pm. $14./dinner. Menu options: 1) Fish & Pierogi Dinner, w/coleslaw, french fries, dessert; 2) Pierogi Dinner, 1 dozen w/sauteed onions & sour cream pkt. Online order preferred: https://ukrainian-american-community-center.square.site. Email order: info@UACCMN.org. Phone: 612-379-1956 (leave order name, quantity and preferred pickup time). Time Slots for Curbside Pickups:…
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