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May 2024
Baby Gear Swap at Audubon
As part of the Audubon Spring Festival, there will be a “swap” of gear and clothing for babies (age 0-24 months). You do not need to bring swap items in order to take what you need, free. Donated items can be brought to Audubon Park, 1320 29th Ave. NE, Friday, May 3, 6-7 pm or during the festival on Saturday, May 4. Shopping goes from 11-3 on Saturday, no new items added after 2 pm. Leftovers will go to the…
Find out more »Doors Open Minneapolis needs greeters
Doors Open Minneapolis is a weekend-long event that gives the public a chance to explore the buildings that tell the city’s story, Saturday and Sunday May 18-19. They need volunteers to welcome attendees to the venues and count them as they enter, encourage attendees to register for Doors Open Minneapolis via a mobile QR code or web link and be entered in a raffle to win prizes, distribute stickers to attendees, assist with the flow of foot traffic and answer…
Find out more »Steps for Sleep
Join My Very Own Bed for the 4th annual Steps for Sleep event on Saturday, May 18, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at DeLaSalle High School. Can't make this date? You can still register for the Walk Anywhere event and walk at your own pace between May 1-18. Family-friendly, dog-friendly walk and wellness event celebrates the connection between physical activity and healthy sleep while building community around our work to provide 1,800 kids with new beds and Dream Kits this year. The goal is…
Find out more »June 2024
Beats 4 Bovey
Help East Side Neighborhood Services celebrate Camp Bovey's 75th anniversary Saturday, June 15, 4-8 pm. DJs will spin tunes from the '80s, '90s and today. Participate in camp-y activities for everyone from making friendship bracelets to roasting s'mores by the campfire. Food trucks, libations and special 75th anniversary swag will be on hand to help us celebrate, reminisce and plant seeds for the future. Whether you are camp alum a friend of East side or just someone looking for something…
Find out more »Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, June 7, St. Anthony Community Center, 3301 Silver Lake Rd., 9 am-3 pm. There are many appointment slots open. All donors will receive a Red Cross Tetris t-shirt, a chance to win a trip to New York and a free sub sandwich coupon from St. Anthony Jersey Mike's. Sign up at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=SAV.
Find out more »LGBTQIA2S+ Pride demonstration box tending on Nicollet Island
This event is for those who self-identify as LGBTQIA2S+, or as allies of the queer community. Together with the guidance of Friends of the Mississippi River staff, volunteers will dig in to tend to grasses and wildflowers which provide examples of native prairie plantings to park users. These plants provide ideas of what might create good habitat in their own neighborhoods. Registration is required and capacity is limited. All tools, gloves and training will be provided. Tuesday, June 25, 6-8…
Find out more »U.S. Air Guitar Championships to benefit SACA
On Wednesday, June 26 at 7 pm, U.S. Air Guitar, Route 47 Pub & Grub, Fridley Lions Club and SACA Food Shelf will host the 2024 Minneapolis U.S. Air Guitar Championships. The championships will be held at Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave. NE, Fridley. The participation fee is $15 and tickets to attend are $5 with proceeds supporting Southern Anoka Community Assistance (SACA Food Shelf and Thrift Store). Get tickets orregister to compete at usairguitar.com/shows.
Find out more »August 2024
Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, Aug. 2, St. Anthony Community Center, 3301 Silver Lake Rd., 9 am-3 pm. There are many appointment slots open. Sign up at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=SAV.
Find out more »SACA Golf Tournament
On Thursday, Aug. 15 at 12 pm, golfers and SACA supporters will gather at Columbia Golf Club, 3300 Central Ave. NE, to “drive away hunger” on the course. The golf tournament fundraiser raises over $10,000 for SACA (Southern Anoka Community Assistance) annually. Golfers can register their foursome to compete in the scramble golf tournament at sacafoodshelf.org/golf. The registration fee is $500 per foursome ($125 per person) and includes a round of golf, golf cart, driving range balls and a boxed…
Find out more »CH Lions hygiene drive
Columbia Heights Lions will hold a hygiene drive Friday, Aug. 30, 4-7 pm at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE. Items needed: feminine products, deodorant, toothbrushes & paste, shampoo, soap. Monetary donations also accepted. All items will be delivered to Columbia Heights High School for distribution within the school district.
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