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April 2025
Portrait Pop-up fundraiser
Print the Love, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Minneapolis, will hold a Portrait Pop-up fundraiser Thursday, April 10, 2:30-6:30 pm at 2303 Kennedy St. NE, #501. For $75, you can have a portrait of you, your family or your pet taken by one of five volunteer photographers. Proceeds go to Print the Love, which takes and gives away free photos in 27 countries around the world. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot: https://www.printthelove.org/events/p/portraitpopup-pzwfg.
Find out more »Friday Fish Fries at UACC
The Ukrainian American Community Center, 301 Main St. NE, has begun its Lenten annual fish fries. For $15, you get fish, pierogies, French fries, cole slaw. Proceeds go to UACC programs; tips go to humanitarian aid (medical supplies) for Ukraine. March 28, April 4 and 11. Pre-ordered takeout available. Visit uacc.org to purchase ahead of time.
Find out more »2025 Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/River Cleanup
Saturday, April 19, 9 am-12 pm, Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE. The 10th annual Earth Day Bee Run 5K run/walk/river cleanup will be held in the only national park offering scenic views of the Mississippi River. Family-friendly, dogs welcome, music & booths. Costumes are welcome. Kids' Run at 8:30 am, Run at 9 am, River Cleanup at 9:30 am. Hosted by Great River Coalition, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, The National Park Service, Mill City Running/St. City Running.…
Find out more »May 2025
Flower sale at Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church
Freshen up your landscape or give Mom a gift of flowers May 8-11. Pre-order your flowers for discount prices — deadline April 9. They can be picked up at church during sale May 8 or 9. Pre-order via https://form.jotform.com/250536548596166 or pick up a paper form at the church between 10 am-2 pm weekdays or Sunday mornings. Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, 1701 St Anthony Blvd. NE, 612-781-2796. Questions: Diane Langer 612-718-4229 or ddl2@aol.com
Find out more »Cheers for Beers
Cheers for Beers, a fundraiser for HeightsNEXT, will be held Friday, May 16, 6-9 pm, John P. Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE. Tickets include a sampling glass, access to regional and local breweries, Live DJ dance party and pretzel necklace crafts. Food trucks will also be on hand. Visit cheersforbeersmn.com to secure early-bird tickets for $30. Designated driver tickets are $15 and at-the-door pricing for regular tickets will be $35. This is a 21+ event sponsored by Top Valu…
Find out more »Scout Troop 132 Pancake Breakfast
26th Annual Pancake* Breakfast Fundraiser for Scout Troop 132 based out of NE Minneapolis. Proceeds go to help the Ttoop with the cost of summer camp fees. Sunday, May 18, 8:30 am-12 pm, Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, 1701 St. Anthony Parkway. $10 for adults, $7 for youth (6-12), free for under 6. Tickets can be purchased on site. *Foods include regular pancakes, allergen-free pancakes (top 9), scrambled eggs, fruit, sausage, juice, coffee, and milk.
Find out more »June 2025
World War Brick
10 am-4 pm Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8, at Brickmania, 1620 Central Ave. NE, Suite 170. See the largest collection of LEGO® military models and dioramas ever assembled under one roof. Dive into hands-on activities, meet top-tier custom builders and vendors, and score limited-edition kits, accessories and gear. General admission is $20 at the door (kids 4 and under are free with paid adult) or grab discounted tickets at brickmania.com. Since 2023, World War Brick has raised over $30,000 for…
Find out more »August 2025
Newgate 50th Anniversary
Nonprofit Newgate School, 2900 E. Hennepin Ave., will celebrate its 50th year of offering free mechanic school training to underserved young adults on Saturday, Aug. 2, 10 am-2 pm. The event will include a car show, music, food trucks, awards, raffles and kids' activities. Suggested donation: $10.
Find out more »The Zen of Oz
Zen priest Genpo Michael O'Neal will present key themes of Zen practice in the context of the Wizard of Oz, followed by a showing of the classic film in a rare Technicolor print screened at only a few theaters in the country. The 25th anniversary event will conclude with a catered reception at the beautiful Heights Theater. Sunday, Aug. 3, 1 pm, The Heights Theater, 3951 Central Ave. NE. Recommended $50 donation goes to Compassionate Ocean Zen Center.
Find out more »Fundraiser for Read With Me MN
Catherine Tong, a botanical artist working primarily in watercolor, has lived in Northeast Minneapolis for 9 years. She's one of 19 artists who will have their art auctioned off at the Hennepin Event Center, 900 Hennepin Ave., Friday, Aug. 8, 5-10 pm. All ticket sales and charity auction proceeds go to Read With Me Minnesota, which launched in February 2025. In the short time since its establishment, Read With Me MN has donated hundreds of books, connected artists with illustrators…
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