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August 2016
Bakken Trio at Minneapolis parks
The Bakken Trio, a premier chamber music ensemble, will perform Sunshine Concerts, Thursday, Aug. 11, at 2:30 p.m., at Audubon Park, and Monday, Aug. 15, at 1 p.m., at Waite Park.
Find out more »Canoe Ferry at Boom Island
Mississippi Park Connection will host the final installment of Canoe Ferry, an evening of culture, community, and canoeing, Thursday, Aug. 11, 5-8 p.m., at Boom Island.
Find out more »Canoe RAVE at North Mississippi Regional Park
Mississippi Park Connection will host a Canoe RAVE, Saturday, Aug. 13, noon-4 p.m. at North Mississippi Regional Park, 4900 Mississippi Drive N.
Find out more »Scherer Bros Site Parcel ‘D’ development open house
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board will have a public open house, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 6-7 p.m., to get feedback on a community engagement plan and developer solicitation process for the Scherer Bros Site Parcel 'D' development.
Find out more »September 2016
Pickleball Lessons
Jimi Jimi Jimi, a well-known Pickleball expert will be teaching the rules, techniques and tricks of the game to those just starting out. Come learn how fun this game can be and get a little exercise in the process.
Find out more »Eighth annual Waite Park Pushcart Derby
The Eighth Annual Waite Park Pushcart Derby will be taking place Saturday, Sept. 10. Teams from all over Northeast Minneapolis will have a chance to take home the title of “Pushcart Champion” as well as a total of $400 in prize money.
Find out more »Beltrami Park Pavilion Ribbon Cutting
Join the Beltrami Neighborhood Council in celebrating the completion of the picnic pavilion at the BNC Annual Meeting.
Find out more »Mississippi Minute Film Festival
Submissions for the Mississippi Minute Film Festival are due online Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. They will be juried by Oct. 10 and awards will be announced and films projected on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m.
Find out more »The Washburn Games
Target and national non-profit KaBOOM! awarded Washburn Center for Children a $15,930 grant to purchase an Imagination Playground in a Cart™, an innovative playground equipment system. The portable play equipment will be unveiled at "The Washburn Games," a day designed to highlight the importance of children’s physical and mental wellness.
Find out more »October 2016
St. Anthony West Annual Fundraiser 5K
The St. Anthony West Neighborhood Organization is holding its 13th Annual Historic Riverfront 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m. starting in Boom Island Park, 700 Sibley St NE. The Run/Walk will take you through historic Northeast Minneapolis, along the Mississippi River and over the Stone Arch Bridge. Race course is USATF certified. T-shirt included in registration. Prizes will be awarded. Register at www.active.com/minneapolis-mn/running/historic-riverfront-5k-run-walk-13th-annual-2016; $30 before Sep 27, $35 on race day. All proceeds benefit the Dickman Park Summer…
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