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January 2023
NE Community Band holiday concert–RESCHEDULED
The Northeast Community Band will present its holiday concert at Edison High School, 700 22nd Avenue NE, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. The concert will begin at 7 pm. Selections will include old chestnuts such as Leroy Anderson's "Sleigh Ride" and "Auld Lang Syne," as well as special reading of "The Night Before Christmas." The concert is free, although the band will hold a raffle of a handmade wooden music stand for its Ralph Sowden Memorial Scholarship, which provides financial assistance…
Find out more »Time for 4- and 5-year-olds to register for school in Heights
Columbia Heights Public Schools offer full-day PreK 4 and Kindergarten at each of the district's three elementary schools – Highland, North Park School for Innovation and Valley View. If you have a child who will be 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2023, it's time to register for PreK 4. A child who will be five years old by Sept. 1, 2023 should register for kindergarten. Each elementary school will host a PreK 4 and kindergarten registration night: Highland Elementary,…
Find out more »Sister Cities meeting: Let’s go to Poland
Learn about the Sister Cities organization and Columbia Heights' sister city, Łomianki, Poland. Discussion will include a possible group tour to Poland in September 2023, and coffee and cookies. Saturday, Jan. 14, 1-2 pm, Columbia Heights Public Library, 3950 Central Ave. NE. http://bit.ly/3GCAjkE
Find out more »Northrup King Nights: All That Glitters is Cold!
Visit the Minnesota Jewelry Arts Guild (MNJAG) on the 3rd floor and browse beautiful creations from multiple local jewelers, and maybe even take a little shimmer and shine home to treasure (or surprise a loved one on Valentine’s Day). And a returning favorite: Wintercraft will be out to share their stunning ice luminaries. Catch a demonstration of this ancient craft and purchase a kit to create beautiful winter decorations for your own home. Saturday, Jan. 21, 5-9 pm, 1500 Jackson St.…
Find out more »February 2023
HeightsNEXT pet bed workshop
Winter is hardest for homeless animals, and HeightsNEXT helps by hosting a pet bed workshop in partnership with the Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Avenue NE, Saturday, Feb. 11, 11 am-2 pm. Seats are limited. You can make a pet bed at home. Sign up for a kit: Register for Take and Make Service Event: Pet Beds for Animals Shelters on the Columbia Heights Public Library calendar. You will receive an email when your kit is ready for pickup…
Find out more »DIY Toilet Repair
Join Rethos and the Minnesota Tool Library for a crash course in toilet repair. Learn how to diagnose common toilet issues and determine the best course of action. Longtime plumber and teacher Manny Manzano will demonstrate basic repairs. You'll leave class with the confidence to tackle any flushing frustration that comes your way. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 6:30-9 pm, Northeast Tool Library, Thorp Building, 1620 Central Ave NE, Suite #126. Cost: $0-20. https://www.simpletix.com/e/diy-toilet-repair-tickets-76401
Find out more »March 2023
“Unpredictable Drawings” book launch
David Goldes will launch his new book, "Unpredictable Drawings," 5 pm Friday, March 3 at Dreamsong, 1237 4th Street NE. The book showcases his work using chemical and electrical transformations of materials such as graphite and silver, using high voltage electricity and sulfur compounds. Goldes holds a B.A. in Chemistry and Biology from SUNY at Buffalo, M.A. in Molecular Genetics from Harvard, and M.F.A. in Photography from the Visual Studies Workshop/SUNY-Buffalo. Since 2017 he is Professor Emeritus from the Minneapolis…
Find out more »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 12, 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 for…
Find out more »“Summon” debuts at Dreamsong
Tamar Ettun’s debut solo exhibition with the gallery will be exhibited March 14-18. Ettun (b. Jerusalem, Israel, 1982) uses textile, sculpture, and performance to examine somatic empathy, trauma-healing modalities, and ritual. Their recent work centers on Lilit, a demonic presence in Sumerian, Akkadian, and Judaic mythology. Opening reception Friday, March 17, 6-8 pm, 1237 4th St NE.
Find out more »Play baseball with the Minneapolis Millers
The Minneapolis Youth Baseball Association (MYAB), also known as the Minneapolis Millers, is a nonprofit organization operated by volunteers passionate about teaching kids to play baseball. The Millers offers both Travel Team options for players in 2nd-9th grade and a development recreational program known as the Mini-Millers for players in 1st-4th grade. Tryouts for travel teams is Sunday, Feb. 26, and our Mini-Millers evaluations take place on March 26. For more information visit www.mplsmillers.org. Players must be Minneapolis residents to…
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