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December 2023
Handcrafted Holiday Ornaments class
Nothing is better than a handcrafted gift, and in this workshop from the Minnesota Tool Library you'll learn how to use the scroll saw to create a variety of festive designs to take home. You'll come away with the knowledge you need to play with more detailed patterns, along with a guest pass so you can check out a scroll saw or use the shop to make even more goodies before the holidays. No experience necessary. Saturday, Dec. 16, 3-6…
Find out more »January 2024
MPRB new bridge landings site tours
On Saturday, Feb. 3, MPRB will host site tours of the 26th Avenue North Overlook and 1720 Marshall Street, the two likely landings for the ends of a new bridge crossing the Mississippi River in North and Northeast Minneapolis. 26th Ave. North Overlook, 10-10:45 am, arrive at 10 am. Parking available on Pacific Street; no parking on 26th Ave. N. 1720 Marshall Street NE, 11-11:45 am, arrive at 11 am, Parking available on adjacent streets. Saturday, Feb. 3, 11-11:45 am,…
Find out more »February 2024
River issues forum with Rep. Sydney Jordan
Friends of the Mississippi River will host a river issues forum with Rep. Sydney Jordan, and all Northeast Minneapolis residents are invited to join. Wednesday, Feb. 21, 6-7 pm, Bottineau Field Park meeting room, 2000 2nd St. NE. This event is a chance to meet and speak directly with your legislator, learn about what's going on at the state Capitol, and share your thoughts or concerns on invasive carp and other Mississippi River issues as the legislative session begins. Registration…
Find out more »Art and Science on the River: Salt
Saturday, Feb. 24, 10 am–12:30 pm, Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, 2522 Marshall St. NE. Learn about the impacts of salt on the Mississippi River and the surrounding watershed. Did you know that one teaspoon of salt permanently pollutes five gallons of water and salt makes freshwater uninhabitable for many aquatic species? Artists Kimberly Boustead and Annie Hejny will lead an art-making activity centered around the interaction of salt and water. MWMO staff member Abby Moore will share information about salt…
Find out more »Eucharistic Miracles of the World
Eucharistic Miracles of the World, a Vatican International Exhibition, will be held Saturday, Feb. 24, 10 am-6pm, and Sunday, Feb. 25, 9:30 am-3 pm at St Maron Catholic Church, 602 University Ave NE. View 126 historically documented photographic Eucharistic Miracles from various countries since the Last Supper. 612-379-2758. www.stmaron.com
Find out more »March 2024
Waite Park Annual Meeting
The Waite Park Community Council will hold its annual meeting and board election on Thursday, March 14, 6-9 pm at Columbia Manor, 3300 Central Ave. NE. Enjoy free food and beverages while meeting your neighbors, community leaders, public servants and nonprofits. Info: https://waiteparkneighborhood.org/annual"
Find out more »Stone Arch Bridge virtual public meeting March 19
The Minnesota Dept. of Transportation will hold a virtual public meeting about the reconstruction of the Stone Arch Bridge Tuesday, March 19, 5:30-6:30 pm. Get an overview of the project, construction impacts, and schedule and participate in a Q&A session. Register at https://form.jotform.com/240504352939154?. Soon, crews will repair and replace stone, replace the mortar on the entire bridge, and make other repairs as needed. During construction, pedestrians and bicyclists will not be able to cross the full length of the bridge…
Find out more »MPRB river bridge open house
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board will host an open house at MPRB Headquarters, 2117 West River Rd. N, (boardroom) just a few blocks south of the project site in North Minneapolis. The meeting will be open house style with no formal presentation. Come any time Thursday, March 21, 6-8 pm. Kid-friendly. Snacks and refreshments provided.
Find out more »April 2024
Pothole Palooza
The Pothole Palooza benefit concert is coming to the historic Hollywood Theater, 2815 Johnson St. NE, Saturday, April 6 with five bands playing five different genres. Support this local business effort. All proceeds go to repair the public Merchants' parking lot at 29th & Johnson St. NE. Music starts at 3 pm with 12-string guitarist Peter Ruddy playing traditional Celtic music; at 4 pm the Bullfrogs play blues and Americana; 5 pm the Walker Brothers Band takes the stage with…
Find out more »43rd Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival
The 43rd Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival will be held April 11-25, at The Main Cinema, 115 SE Main St., with additional screenings and special events planned around the Twin Cities and in Rochester. MSPIFF will once again showcase around 200 films by both emerging and veteran filmmakers, representing more than 100 countries and cultures from around the globe, along with a full slate of parties, panels and filmmaker conversations. Details: https://mspfilm.org/mspiff43-minneapolis-st-paul-international-film-festival/
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