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September 2022
Sheridan Neighborhood cleanup day
Meet at Fire Station 2, 143 13th Ave. NE, Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 am-12 pm to clean up around 13th. Gloves and bags provided. Coffee and treats coffee and treats provided by Matchbox Coffeeshop.
Find out more »The River Dreams
Friends of the Mississippi River will present The River Dreams on Thursday, Sept. 29, 6 pm at the Nicollet Island Pavilion. This year's festivities will feature stories of hopes and dreams for the river, and the work FMR is spearheading in pursuit of these dreams. The stories will be told by Friends of the Mississippi River's own staff, board members and program participants — the people on the front lines of critical work who daily dream of a brighter future…
Find out more »October 2022
Pulling invasive plants
Volunteers are needed for a final (for this year) “invasive plant pull” Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 am-noon along the Sheridan Memorial Park at 13th Avenue and the Mississippi. Sponsored by Sheridan Neighborhood Organization and the Northeaster. People who run or walk by the river, will eventually benefit from a better view and more pollinators. Sign up at https://signupschedule.com/sheridanneighborhoodvolunteers
Find out more »Donate blood in the Heights
The Columbia Heights Police Department will host a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Monday, Oct. 24, 10 am-4 pm. Blood will be collected in the fire bays at the Columbia Heights Public Safety Bldg, 825 41st Ave NE. For an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and use the code “CHPD” or call 1-800-733-2767 or Becky at the CHPD, 763-706-8123.
Find out more »December 2022
Deliver Meals on Wheels
The labor crisis has led to a declining volunteer workforce. How much of a decline? One-third of the Area Agencies on Aging lost at least 50% of their volunteers since 2019. Relying on volunteers helps us serve older adults low- to no-cost meals and helps them remain in their own homes longer. Info: 612-277-2529, Bradley@eastsidemeals.org or https://www.eastsidemeals.org/volunteer-information/
Find out more »January 2023
HeightsNEXT annual meeting
Join HeightsNEXT at their annual meeting. Free tacos for members, guests, and those interested in making Columbia Heights a more connected city. Friday, Jan. 20, 6-8 pm, El Tequila, 4005 Central Ave. NE. Info: http://bit.ly/3ifhBpJ
Find out more »February 2023
HeightsNEXT pet bed workshop
Winter is hardest for homeless animals, and HeightsNEXT helps by hosting a pet bed workshop in partnership with the Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Avenue NE, Saturday, Feb. 11, 11 am-2 pm. Seats are limited. You can make a pet bed at home. Sign up for a kit: Register for Take and Make Service Event: Pet Beds for Animals Shelters on the Columbia Heights Public Library calendar. You will receive an email when your kit is ready for pickup…
Find out more »March 2023
Grocery shop for seniors
Grocery shop for seniors through Help At Your Door. Start your day off right and get some exercise while helping older adults meet their grocery needs. As a volunteer shopper you will work with a team of volunteers to fill orders at the grocery store for about 3 hours once a week or twice per month. Volunteers do not pay for groceries. Volunteers especially needed to assist Tuesday or Wednesday mornings (6 am start) at the St. Anthony Cub Foods.…
Find out more »April 2023
Anoka County Fix-It Clinic
Anoka County will hold a fix-it clinic Saturday, April 1, 10 am-1 pm at First Lutheran Church, 1555 40th Avenue NE. Bring your broken appliances and get them running like new.
Find out more »Central Ave. Spring Cleanup
HeightsNEXT has organized a spring cleanup on Central Ave. Volunteers meet Saturday, April 22, 9 am in the parking lot of the Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. Bags and safety vests provided. Volunteers should bring their gloves and dress appropriately for trash cleanup and the weather. Families and groups with young children will be assigned local parks to clean up for additional safety. Businesses along Central Avenue will be invited to join in the Earth Day Cleanup,…
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