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May 2025
Pull invasive plants on Nicollet Island
Join Friends of the Mississippi River Sunday, May 18, 9-11 am, as they pull invasive plants such as garlic mustard and dame's rocket from the woodland. As time allows, volunteers may also tend the demonstration planter boxes that provide park users examples of native prairie plantings and give people ideas of what might provide good habitat in their own neighborhoods. All are welcome. No experience is needed, however, registration is required and capacity is limited. All tools, gloves and training…
Find out more »July 2025
University Avenue cleanup
Join your neighbors in the Sheridan and St. Anthony West neighborhoods for a cleanup along University Ave. Saturday, July 19, 10am-12 pm. Meet at Dickman Park, 614 2nd St. NE. Cleanup gear provided.
Find out more »August 2025
Marshall Street cleanup
Join your neighbors in the Sheridan and St. Anthony West neighborhoods for a cleanup along Marshall Street. Saturday, Aug. 16, 10am-12 pm. Meet at the NE Yacht Club, 801 Marshall St. NE. Cleanup gear provided.
Find out more »September 2025
Columbia Heights Lions Hygiene Drive
Friday, Sept. 12, 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 »13th Avenue cleanup
Join your neighbors in the Sheridan and St. Anthony West neighborhoods for a cleanup along 13th Avenue. Saturday, Sept. 20, 10am-12 pm. Meet at Fire Station #2, 143 13th Ave. NE. Cleanup gear provided.
Find out more »October 2025
HeightsNEXT Fall Clean-Up
Join HeightsNEXT for their Annual Fall Clean-Up Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 am, Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. Gather at the to pick up safety vests and garbage bags. Then, get your street/park assignments for all volunteers. (Park assignments are made for families with young children who participate.) 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…
Find out more »November 2025
Sheridan, Logan Park and St. Anthony West Community Cleanup
Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 am-noon. Meet at The Briar, 1231 Washington St. NE. Sign up at www.signupschedule.com/sheridanneighborhoodvolunteers.
Find out more »December 2025
Red Cross Community Blood Drive
The Pritzker Hageman Law Firm will partner with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive at its Northeast Minneapolis office, 100 University Ave. SE, Monday, Dec. 8, 10 am-6 pm. The Red Cross bloodmobile will be parked in the firm's lot for easy access. Appointments can be made at pritzlaw.us/donateblood. All presenting donors will receive a $15 Amazon e-gift card from the Red Cross. For more information, contact blooddonation@pritzkerlaw.com.
Find out more »Heights Holiday City Tour
The Columbia Heights Fire Department's annual Holiday City Tour will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 5-6:30 pm. Columbia Heights Recreation will host Cookies & Cocoa with Santa from 6-8 pm at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. Toys and nonperishable food items will be collected along the route and at Murzyn Hall.
Find out more »February 2026
Days for Girls Sew-a-thon
The Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotary Club will host a Days for Girls Sew-a-thon at Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland St. NE, Saturday, Feb. 28, 9-11 am. The volunteers will be making feminine hygiene kits for girls in developing countries. The completed kits will be distributed by various volunteer organizations to girls in developing countries so they can continue to stay in school and have choices in their lives. No sewing experience is required and training will be provided…
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