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September 2026
Reuse MN online auction
In the spirit of not making new “stuff,” most of the offerings are experiences, pre-loved or upcycled décor and accessories. Local artists Layl McDill and Becca David have experiences up for bid. Habitat for Humanity ReStore contributed a new-in-box overstock recliner. Link to bid through 2 pm Saturday, Sept. 19 is www.givebutter.com/c/2026ReuseMinnesotaFundraiser/auction. Reuse Minnesota builds partnerships and supports a network of reuse practitioners through education, advocacy, and promotion.
Find out more »Northrup King Night: NOURISH – A Feast for Your Eyes
A special group art show exploring food as nourishment for the body, mind, and soul — food as community, culture, memory, and experience. It's also a food drive: NOURISH will collect canned and dried goods (and raising funds) for Joyce Uptown Food Shelf, supporting neighbors facing food scarcity. Saturday, Sept. 26, 4-8 pm, Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE.
Find out more »Food Shelf Volunteer Orientation
Monday, Sept. 28, 12-1 pm, Little Kitchen Food Shelf, 1525 5th St. NE. Share food and love with Northeast neighbors by volunteering at Little Kitchen Food Shelf. Learn more about LKFS and tour the space. Enter Door 3; parking is available in the 5th St. lot. Please RSVP: admin@gracenempls.org; if you are unable to attend but are interested in volunteering,they would love to hear from you. Volunteers needed especially on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30 pm: email admin@gracenempls.org or call 612-788-2444.
Find out more »October 2026
HeightsNEXT Fall Cleanup
Gather at the Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE, Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 am to get safety vests and garbage bag and your street/park assignments for all volunteers. Each group goes to their area and safely picks up trash from the sidewalks and vegetation along the sidewalks (or park). Dress for the weather. Wear gloves to pick up trash safely. The event will be canceled if there is dangerous weather, but otherwise, this happens rain or shine. All…
Find out more »Community Blood Drive
Thursday, Oct. 15, 11 am-5 pm, at Pritzker Hageman Law Firm, 100 University Ave. SE. Pritzker Hageman is partnering with Memorial Blood Centers to host a community blood drive. The Memorial Blood Centers Bloodmobile will be parked in the firm’s parking lot, and therapy dog teams from North Star Therapy Animals will be onsite. Appointments: pritzlaw.us/donateblood. More information: blooddonation@pritzkerlaw.com.
Find out more »Halloween Costume Swap
Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 am-3 pm, Graco Park, 15 8th Ave. NE. Browse, swap and find something fun to wear this Halloween. While you're there, jump into a hands-on Halloween-themed art activity and make something of your own. Costume drop-off is encouraged ahead of the event so organizers can have everything ready for the swap. Bring clean, gently used Halloween costumes, clothing and accessories to Graco Park anytime between 9 am–8 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 21, Thursday, Oct. 22 or…
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