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April 2025
Columbia Heights Lions Hygiene Drive
Friday, April 25, 4-7 p.m., front door — Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE. Items Needed — Feminine products, deodorant, toothbrushes & paste, shampoo, soap, etc. All items will be delivered to Columbia Heights H.S. for distribution within the school district. Email: columbiaheightslions@gmail.com
Find out more »Dakota Plant Relatives: A discussion with Tanaǧidaŋ To Wiŋ and family
For generations, Dakota people have gathered and cared for medicinal plants along the Mississippi River (Ȟaȟá Wakpá) and its tributaries. In this panel conversation, Tanaǧidaŋ To Wiŋ (Blue Hummingbird Woman or Tara Perron) and her family will share stories and insights about their relationships with local waters — especially Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ (Bassett Creek) — and the deep cultural knowledge tied to native plants. Learn about Háza íŋyaŋke wiŋ (Woman Who Runs for Huckleberries or Betsey St. Clair), a Dakota woman…
Find out more »EMERGE Open Houses
EMERGE, a workforce and community development nonprofit, will host two open houses Saturday, April 26, 11 am-3 pm. Second Chance Recycling, 1179 15th Ave. SE, will provide tours to show how mattresses are deconstructed and 90% of the materials sent out to become new products. Each year, Second Chance recycles 90,000 mattresses, while providing transitional jobs to people with barriers to employment. Furnish Office & Home, 850 15th Ave. NE, is a nonprofit retail store that offers a changing selection of high-quality,…
Find out more »MSP Home Tour
The MSP Home Tour is a free self-guided tour of remodeled homes in the metro area. Visit the various neighborhoods throughout the metro and get inspired, learn from experts, talk to homeowners. April 26 and 27 from 11 am-5 pm. The MSP Home Tour is a free self-guided tour of remodeled homes in the Twin Cities Metro area that brings together thousands of home enthusiasts for a weekend of exploring and sharing home remodeling ideas from homes of all vintages.…
Find out more »May 2025
Small engine repair & maintenance
Northeast Minneapolis Tool Library, Thorp Building, 1620 Central Ave. NE, Suite #126, Saturday, May 3, 3-5 pm. This class will guide you through the essentials of small engine care and repair. Begin with a deep dive into gasoline — exploring which type is best for your engine, how long fuel actually lasts and the damage it can cause as it degrades.Examine the three main types of fuel stabilizers, how each one works and which is best suited for long-term storage…
Find out more »“Sketches into Paintings”
"Sketches into Paintings" will feature a rare look at national award-winning artist Steven Levin's process, featuring over 50 selections from his personal collection of preparatory pieces, beautiful in their own right, used to create his finished works. Studio Pintura Fine Art Gallery, Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE, #293-295. Opening reception, Thursday, May 15, 6-8:30 pm. Artist talk: Saturday, May 17, 12:30-1:30 pm. Art-A-Whirl Weekend, May 16-18: Friday 5-10 pm, Saturday noon-8 pm, Sunday noon-5 pm.
Find out more »June 2025
Snack and Squish: “Monsters and Maidens”
Josh Blanc will talk about how some of his glaze or kiln “mistakes” led to very cool creations. Layl McDillwill explore how cane making has taught her acceptance of whatever you get. Experiment with some glazes in the tile studio and then make some of your own monsters or maidens in Layl’s polymer clay studio. Clay Squared to Infinity, 2505 Howard St. NE, Wednesday June 11, 12-1 pm. Free as always.
Find out more »Free Community Meal
Faith United Methodist Church, 2708 33rd Ave. NE, holds a free Community dinner every 2nd Thursday of the month, 5-6 pm. Everyone is welcome. Upcoming dates are June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov 13 and Dec. 11.
Find out more »“Plastic People”
HeighsNEXT along with the Columbia Heights Library will host the documentary "Plastic People" on Thursday, June 12, 6:30 pm in the Columbia Heights Library community room, 3939 Central Ave NE. This ground-breaking feature documentary "Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics" investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health.
Find out more »River Rats water skiing shows
The River Rats water skiing team is back on the Mississippi River, providing free shows on Thursday nights throughout the summer. Pre-show at 6:30, performance at 7 pm, until August, when pre-show starts at 6:15 and performance at 6:45. Dates are May 29; June 5, 12, 19 and 26; July 3, 10, 17, 23 and 24 (Aquatennial warmup and performance) and 31; Aug. 8, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28.
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