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October 2020
“Indeed We Can” for Edison Community Sports
Plan to attend the Wednesday, Oct. 21 "Indeed We Can" event to benefit the Edison and Community Sports Foundation. All profits raised from beer tap-rooom sales, delivery and to-go sales from 3-10 pm will be donated to the ECSF. Because of COVID guidelines, Indeed will practice safety measures enforced by city code. Call Indeed Brewing, 711 15th Avenue NE, 612-843-5090 to reserve a table for up to six guests to guarantee a spot. Guests will be allowed to stay 90…
Find out more »November 2020
HeightsNEXT Columbia Heights cleanup
HeightsNEXT is organizing volunteers for a fall cleanup along Central Avenue. Volunteers’ efforts will freshen up local streetscapes and prevent trash from drifting with next spring’s melting snow through storm drains into the Mississippi River. Meet at 1 pm, Sunday, Nov. 1, in the Columbia Heights Public Library parking lot.
Find out more »Tutors needed in Columbia Heights and St. Anthony schools
Columbia Heights schools need Minnesota Reading Corps tutors for the current school year. According to a news release, reading tutors are in higher demand this school year due to challenges related to distance learning.
Find out more »Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly Seeks Holiday Helpers and Calling Carolers
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) has announced it is seeking volunteers to support its COVID-safe holiday programs aimed at reaching socially isolated older adults in Minnesota at risk of feeling lonely this holiday season.
Find out more »December 2020
“Parks for All” plan opens for public comment
A draft of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) new comprehensive plan, “Parks for All,” is open for public comment until Jan. 18, 2021.
Find out more »Friends of the Mississippi donations matched through the end of the year
Now through the end of the year, all gifts FMR receives will be matched dollar for dollar by a generous river benefactor.
Find out more »SACA Toys for Tots
The City of Columbia Heights is partnering with Southern Anoka Community Assistance (SACA) for three drop-off sites for the Toys for Tots holiday gift program. Donations are being accepted at City Hall, Murzyn Hall, and the Public Safety Building, until Mon, Dec 14.
Find out more »Canadian Pacific Holiday Train canceled
COVID-19 has taken down another holiday tradition, the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train. CP Rail announced the decorated train, which traditionally stops in various cities collecting food and money for local food shelves, will not make its run through the Northeast area this year. Instead, CP will donate $1.24 million to 201 food banks in communities across the U.S. and Canada that ordinarily host the train. You can still see the musical performances on Saturday, Dec. 12 on CP’s Facebook page.…
Find out more »Santa on the Fire Truck
For more than 30 years, the St. Anthony Fire Department has helped Santa and his reindeer with collecting for families in need. Leave unwrapped toys at the curbside or wear a mask. Track Santa via GPS at savmn.com/santa.
Find out more »Hurricane help for Honduras
If you have kids summer clothes etc., donate soon before the shipment to Honduras is sent.
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