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October 2023
Weed it and Sweep
Get your gloves on, grab those grabbers and help beautify the city. The Northeast Chamber of Commerce is partnering with East Side Neighborhood Services for the biannual community clean-up. Come with your colleagues, friends, family and neighbors. Cleaning materials and light snacks will be provided. East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE, Friday, Oct. 6, 12-5 pm.
Find out more »HeightsNEXT Central Ave. fall clean up
Meet Saturday, Oct. 7, 9 am at Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE to pick up safety vests and garbage bags, then get your street/park assignment. (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 trash safely. The event will be canceled only if there is…
Find out more »December 2023
Community Blood Drive
The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive Wednesday, Dec. 13, 10 am-4 pm at the Machine Shop, 300 2nd St. SE. Walk-ins are welcome, although appointments can be scheduled at pritzlaw.us/donateblood.
Find out more »Santa on the Fire Truck
Santa will visit St. Anthony aboard a fire truck for three nights. Sunday, Dec. 10: south of 34th Ave. NE & west of Silver Lake Rd; Tuesday, Dec. 12: south of 37th Ave. NE & east of Silver Lake Rd.; and Wednesday, Dec. 13: north of 34th Ave. NE & west of Silver Lake Rd., all north of 37th Ave. He begins his ride at 5:30 pm each night. Firefighters will accept donations for Toys for Tots (acceptable donations include…
Find out more »Santa on the Fire Truck
Santa will visit St. Anthony aboard a fire truck for three nights. Sunday, Dec. 10: south of 34th Ave. NE & west of Silver Lake Rd; Tuesday, Dec. 12: south of 37th Ave. NE & east of Silver Lake Rd.; and Wednesday, Dec. 13: north of 34th Ave. NE & west of Silver Lake Rd., all north of 37th Ave. He begins his ride at 5:30 pm each night. Firefighters will accept donations for Toys for Tots (acceptable donations include…
Find out more »January 2024
Days for Girls Sew-a-Thon
The Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotary Club will sponsor a Days for Girls Sew-a-Thon at Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland St. NE, on Saturday, Jan. 20, 9-11 am. Join in sewing and assembling of feminine hygiene kits for distribution 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 Judy Johnson, Twin Cities Days for Girls coordinator, will guide you through the kit-making process.…
Find out more »April 2024
Pothole Palooza
The Pothole Palooza benefit concert is coming to the historic Hollywood Theater, 2815 Johnson St. NE, Saturday, April 6 with five bands playing five different genres. Support this local business effort. All proceeds go to repair the public Merchants' parking lot at 29th & Johnson St. NE. Music starts at 3 pm with 12-string guitarist Peter Ruddy playing traditional Celtic music; at 4 pm the Bullfrogs play blues and Americana; 5 pm the Walker Brothers Band takes the stage with…
Find out more »Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/Cleanup
Sponsored by the Great River Coalition, the National Park Service and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the 9th annual Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk is back at Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE, Saturday, April 20. Purpose: Protect pollinators and their habitat. 8:30 am, kids' run starts; 9 am, fun run starts; 9:30 am, river cleanup starts (bags & gloves will be provided). Family-friendly, dogs welcome, music and booths. Costumes are welcome; prizes for the best. Runners register at…
Find out more »Nicollet Island Earth Day Cleanup
Nicollet Island East Bank Neighborhood Association (NIEBNA) will lead an Earth Day Cleanup event Saturday, April 20, 9:30 am-Noon. Meet at one of three locations: Chute Square, Father Hennepin Bluff Park or Nicollet Island Trails (Merriam St. Bridge). Sign up at https://www.niebna.org/earth_day_2024
Find out more »HeightsNEXT Annual Earth Day Cleanup
Meet Saturday, April 20, 9 am, Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. Gather at the library to pick up safety vests and garbage bags and get street/park assignments. (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 trash safely. The event will be canceled if there is…
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