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October 2022
Donate blood in the Heights
The Columbia Heights Police Department will host a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Monday, Oct. 24, 10 am-4 pm. Blood will be collected in the fire bays at the Columbia Heights Public Safety Bldg, 825 41st Ave NE. For an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and use the code “CHPD” or call 1-800-733-2767 or Becky at the CHPD, 763-706-8123.
Find out more »Heights calendar art due Nov. 1
For the third year, Columbia Heights will assemble a wall calendar featuring images submitted by the public. This year’s theme is “Art of Columbia Heights.” Three categories of submissions are eligible: 1.) Paintings, drawings, or graphic designs by Columbia Heights residents or of Columbia Heights landmarks, events, or performers. 2.) Photos of art, architecture, performances, artists, and other artistic things in Columbia Heights. 3.) Photos taken within Columbia Heights that are particularly artistic by themselves or edited in artistic ways…
Find out more »Truck or Treat in the Heights
Truck or Treat returns Oct. 29 to Huset Park East, 1-4 pm. Kids can explore fire trucks, snowplows, tow trucks, police cars and military vehicles. Free candy for kids - pick up bags at the welcome table for candy upon arriving. Free hot cider and coffee courtesy of Community Grounds while supplies last. Enter to win a ride to school in a City vehicle - within Columbia Heights. Healing Hearts Rescue Pet Costume Contest (2:30 pm) - sign up on…
Find out more »November 2022
Speakeasy to benefit Northeast Minneapolis Arts District
When studios in Northeast Minneapolis open for the weekend of November 4-5-6, visitors can purchase cocktails at the basement Speakeasy at Casket Arts building. The Speakeasy is open 5-10 pm on Friday, Nov. 4, 2-8pm on Saturday, Nov. 5 and noon-4pm on Sunday, Nov. 6 with profits going to support Northeast Minneapolis Arts District. The Arts District mission is “to catalyze the innovative spirit of artists through generative community development.” Dedicated to making the geography look more and more like…
Find out more »December 2022
Friends of the Northeast Library Book Sale
Bargain hunters and book lovers take note: Friends of the Northeast Library Booksale, Friday, Dec. 2, 9 am-5 pm and Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 am-4 pm. Most books are $1. Bag Sale on Saturday from 2:30-4 pm, plus literary gift baskets will be available. Proceeds benefit Hennepin County Library. 2200 Central Ave. NE. Book donations are accepted during library open hours.
Find out more »Book and vintage vinyl sale at Pierre Bottineau
Friends of the Pierre Bottineau Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 am-2 pm at the Pierre Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St. NE. Thousands of adult and children's fiction and nonfiction books in hardcover and paperback as well as vintage vinyl. "Blind date" books for sale. Items for sale are withdrawn from the Hennepin County Library system or donated by the public. Funds raised will benefit the library. They're looking for volunteers to assist with the…
Find out more »Salem Covenant Church Christmas Concert
Sunday, Dec. 11, 3 pm. This free concert will feature favorite Christmas hymns and carols sung by Salem’s children, youth and adult choirs. The church’s Wind Ensemble, Handbell Ensemble and organist will also take centerstage to spread Christmas cheer. There will also be a crowd sing-along portion. The church is located at 2655 5th St in New Brighton.
Find out more »American School of Storytelling at The Briar
Storyteller and community activist Rose McGee joins American School of Storytelling founder Loren Niemi for an evening of traditional, personal and holiday tales at The Briar, 1231 Washington Street NE, Wednesday, Dec. 14. McGee is founder of the internationally recognized nonprofit Sweet Potato Comfort Pie®. Locally and nationally, Rose McGee is a well-known speaker, storyteller, and activist who is recognized as one of Minnesota’s 50 Over 50, a member of Women Who Really Cook, the Golden Valley and Minnesota League…
Find out more »Community Fix-In
Have a chair with a wobbly leg? A lamp that won't light? A vacuum that's lost its suck? Does your jacket have a broken zipper? Your favorite jeans, a tear in the knee? Bring in your small household items, tools and textiles that need some love and together we'll get to fix'in! Minnesota Tool Library will have tools and expertise on-hand to help troubleshoot and teach you how to repair your items on Sunday, Dec. 18, 3-6 pm, Thorp Building, 1620 Central Ave NE, Suite #126. No registration…
Find out more »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…
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