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November 2019
51st Annual Exchange Club Breakfast
Join the Exchange Club for its 51st annual breakfast, held at Psycho Suzi's, 1900 Marshall Street NE, Sunday, Nov. 10, 8 am-noon. Breakfast is $15 for adults; $10 for children ages 5-12. Proceeds benefit various nonprofit youth organizations throughout out Northeast. Purchase tickets in advance at east-mplsexchange.org and click on the Event Brite button, or buy them at the door.
Find out more »St. Anthony Chamber happy hour and donation drive for military kids
The St Anthony Village Area Chamber of Commerce will have a free Networking Happy Hour, Thursday, Nov. 14, 5:30-7 pm, at Village Pub, 2720 County Road 88. Participants can expand their business circle and are encouraged to by bringing a donation for the Toys 4 Military Kids Yellow Ribbon Program.
Find out more »Language Central fundraiser
Language Central is hosting its annual fundraiser, Friday, Nov, 15, 5:30-8:30 pm, at the school, 2300 Central Ave. NE.
Find out more »Memorial Blood Drive
Memorial Blood Centers will have blood drives Thursday, Nov. 21, 1:30-4:30 pm, at RSP architects, 1220 Marshall St. NE, and Monday, Nov. 25, 2-7 pm, at St. Charles Borromeo, 2739 Stinson Blvd. NE.
Find out more »Volunteer for Midday Music Maker
Midday Music Makers provide a live music experience at their inter-generational lunch break for young learners, young adults, and people experiencing memory loss and make a positive impact on the community's health.
Find out more »Winter Wear Drive
Nov. 27-Dec. 15: If you have new or gently used winter wear appropriate for teens grades 9-12 (sizes adult small-XXL) please drop them off at the reception desk at Edison High School, 700 22nd Avenue NE. Needed items include coats, hats, mittens, scarves, sweatpants, warm socks and boots. Your donation will be sincerely appreciated. Any questions, please call 612-668-1300 and ask for Arla Wills.
Find out more »December 2019
Socks for Santa
A Chance To Grow and the Northeast Minneapolis Lions Club are excited to host Socks for Santa on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 3-5:30 pm in A Chance To Grow’s gymnasium at 1800 Second Street NE. Children and families are welcome to participate, free of charge, for cookies, hot cocoa, Christmas music, facepainting, coloring, holiday games, storytelling, and crafts. Children will also get the chance to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Attendees are asked to please bring a non-perishable food…
Find out more »Holiday Train rolls in Dec. 11
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will make its 20th annual stop at the intersection of Columbia Heights, St. Anthony and Minneapolis (Stinson Blvd. and 37th Avenue NE) at 8 pm. Dec. 11. Pre-arrival festivities begin at 7 pm, including bonfires, s’mores, and refreshments. The train arrives at 8, with a free concert from 8:15-8:45 pm. Meghan Patrick, Tanika Charles and Kelly Prescott will perform. This event benefits East Side Neighborhood Services’ food shelves. The Holiday Train viewing and concert are…
Find out more »HeightsNEXT Pet Bed Workshop
HeightsNext will host its third annual Pet Bed Workshop, Saturday, Dec. 14, noon-3 pm, at Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. Participants will help make pet beds for local animal shelters.
Find out more »Memorial Blood Drives
Memorial Blood Centers will have blood drives Friday, Dec. 20, 8:30-11:30 am, at Cunningham Group, 201 Main St. SE, and Thursday, Dec. 26, 11 am-6 pm, at Surly Brewing Co., 520 Malcolm Ave. SE.
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