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August 2021
Save a life, give blood
The need for blood is constant, but due to the pandemic, many drives have been canceled or postponed. To replenish supplies for Twin Cities’ hospitals, trauma centers, and air ambulance bases, more healthy donors are needed at blood drives and donor centers in the coming weeks. Appointments can be made online at MBC.ORG or by calling 1-888-GIVE-BLD (888-448-3253). The Bloodmobile will visit Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St NE, Saturday, Aug. 7, 12-5 pm; Indeed Brewing, 711 15th Avenue NE, Monday,…
Find out more »Beer Run-Dangerous Man
Part of the 2021 Minnesota Brewery Running Series, this is an untimed, fun run. All levels of walkers, runners and joggers are welcome. This is an open course, meaning roads will not be closed. You are responsible for obeying all traffic laws and regulations. The route starts and ends at the brewery and shows off the surrounding neighborhood. The course will be marked with arrows to help you know where to go. You must bring a valid ID or driver's…
Find out more »Help build Logan Performance Pavilion
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Logan Park Neighborhood Association and local non-profit Spark-Y are partnering in a project to create a new timber frame shelter at the north side of Logan Park, 690 13th Ave. NE, next to the recreation center patio. You can help build the shelter and learn about this fascinating style of construction! Volunteer at https://www.givepulse.com/event/239081-Logan-Park-Performance-Pavilion-Volunteering. There are two three-hour shifts (9 am-noon and 1-4 pm) every day, August 14-22. Lunch is provided to all volunteers.…
Find out more »Memorial Blood Bank at St. Charles
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 2739 Stinson Blvd. NE, will host Memorial Blood Bank on Monday, Aug. 23, 1:30 to-6:30 pm in Doran Hall. There is a constant need for blood; Minnesota hospitals use 700-800 units of blood each day for victims of trauma, or burns, surgical patients and cancer patients. One unit of blood can save three lives. Let your donation be the one! Call MaryAnne at 612-787-1182 or register online at http://www.stchb.org/blood_drive.aspx
Find out more »September 2021
Blood donations urgently needed
Memorial Blood Center will collect blood at three Northeast locations: Thursday, Sept. 9 at Dangerous Man, 1300 2nd Ave NE, 11 am-4 pm; Monday, Sept. 27 at Indeed Brewing, 711 15th Ave. NE, 12-5 pm; and Wednesday, Sept. 29 at Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St. NE, 3-8 pm. More than 50% of the blood supply was lost when community blood drives were cancelled due to COVID-19 this year, and the supply remains low (less than a 3-day supply of…
Find out more »St. Anthony East Clean Sweep
St. Anthony East Neighborhood Association will hold Operation Clean Sweep to tidy the neighborhood before winter sets in, Saturday, Sept. 11, 10 am-noon. Meet at St. Anthony Park at the corner of Jefferson and Spring Streets. Supplies will be provided. Learn about the Adopt-a-Drain NE Storm Drain Challenge, too.
Find out more »Quilt drive at Knit & Bolt
Knit & Bolt, 2833 Johnson Street NE, has partnered with The Peoples Laundry Mpls., which provides laundry assistance and clothing to neighbors in need, to launch a quilt drive for unhoused neighbors. From now through Oct. 13, drop a clean, new or gently-used quilt at Knit & Bolt. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-6 pm.
Find out more »October 2021
Fall Central Avenue Cleanup
HeightsNEXT is organizing volunteers for a Cleanup on Central Avenue and nearby parks. Volunteers should meet Saturday, Oct. 16, 9 am in the parking lot of the Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. Bags and safety vests will be provided. Volunteers should bring their own gloves and dress appropriately for trash cleanup and the weather – this event will occur, rain or shine, and will be socially distanced, with each group of volunteers dispersing to clean their own…
Find out more »November 2021
Volunteer at Catholic Eldercare
Catholic Eldercare residents are back in the dining room, sharing conversation and meals together. The organization seeks volunteers for dining hosts and dining escorts weekdays 10 am-1:30 pm and cashiers for their Streetcar Café weekdays 11:45 am-12:45 pm. Help serve beverages or bring them to/from their rooms. Contact Diane Lucas, 612-362-2492, dlucas@catholiceldercare.org
Find out more »December 2021
Blood drive at Indeed
Memorial Blood Centers will hold a blood drive at Indeed Brewing, 711 15th Ave. NE, Monday, Dec. 20, noon-5 pm. All donors will be entered to win a 55" TV and and a drawing for a $25 streaming gift card. Memorial Blood Centers follows strict safety protocols for donors and staff to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and its variants. Donors are required to wear a face mask or face covering. Blood donation is safe and essential, and MBC…
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