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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 »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 »July 2023
ESNS Vital Living classes
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE, offers the following classes for seniors. To register, contact 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org. Vital Living book club: 2nd Saturday of the month, 9-10 am via Zoom. Bring your coffee and join a statewide online book club. August 12: Close reading gathering led by guest facilitator. No pre-assigned readings. Bring your curiosity and love of language to find a story within you. September 9: No Time to Spare by Ursula Le Guin. October 14: Housekeeping by…
Find out more »September 2023
Tai Ji Quan beginner class at ESNS
Tai Ji Quan: Moving for better balance beginner class, Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 am, Sept. 18-Dec. 14 via Zoom. Tai Ji Quan uses fluid, mindful movements to help participants reduce the risk of falls by improving balance, muscle strength, flexibility and mobility. These one-hour beginner sessions meet twice a week over Zoom for 24 sessions. If you're not familiar with Zoom, ESNS will host an orientation session, plus they will also offer technical support during each session. All participants must…
Find out more »October 2023
Events at Pierre Bottineau Library
Pierre Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St. NE, 612-543-6850 or 612-543-KNOW (5669) Family storytime: Fridays through Dec. 15, Saturdays on Oct. 7, 10,21, Nov.4, 11,18 and Dec. 16, 10:30-11 am. For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement. Free, no registration required. Lego lab: Monday, Oct. 23, 4:30-7 pm. Calling all future engineers and architects. Bring your imagination. No experience necessary. DUPLOS® also available, so all ages…
Find out more »Apply now for Theater Latté Da grant
From now until Jan. 15, 2024, Theater Latté Da will accept applications for its NEXT Generation Commission. The commission will go to BIPOC and women artists and will support the creation and development of new musical theater projects. In addition to the $20,000 commission awarded to the individual artist or creative team, the project will receive creative and developmental support over an 18-month period, including two developmental workshops totaling a minimum of 50 hours. See www.latteda.org/next-generation-commission for complete submission details.
Find out more »River Rats waterski shows
The Twin Cities River Rats are back in action, waterskiing on the Mississippi River nearly every Thursday evening through Aug. 31, with some Tuesdays, Wednesday and Fridays thrown in. The "stage" is south of the Broadway Bridge. 6:30 pm Pre-Show, 7 pm Main Show, until Aug. 15, when the Main Show moves up to 6:45. See http://tcriverrats.com/schedule for dates and show times. Free.
Find out more »November 2023
Northeast Library
Northeast Library, 2200 Central Ave. NE, 612-543-6775, www.hclib.org/northeast K-12 homework help: Free in-person tutoring for K-12 students. No advance sign-up needed. Every Wednesday and Thursday, 4:30-7 pm. Business consultations with City of Minneapolis/Consulta de negocios: A representative from the City of Minneapolis will meet with business owners and entrepreneurs to share resources and assist those who want to start, maintain or expand a business in the City of Minneapolis (e.g., financing, city regulations and business technical assistance). No appointment necessary.…
Find out more »ESNS Vital Living classes
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. Registration: 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org. Senior Planet tech classes: Classes are free, held in person in the Tech Lounge Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 am-12:30 pm. ESNS is partnering with Senior Planet from AARP to help older adults use technology to learn new skills. Chrome basics for older adults, through Dec. 6, Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 am-12:30 pm. In person. Vital Living book club: 2nd Saturday of the month, 9-10 am via Zoom. Bring your…
Find out more »“Contemplations in Patterns and Textures”
Using haptics and nonlanguage communication, with her show, "Contemplations in Patterns and Textures," Kelly Jean Ohl exhibits large intricately carved ceramic pieces that provide a unique sensory experience. These new pieces were designed specifically for the Kolman & Reeb Gallery using resources provided to her by her Project Space Grant. The exhibition runs through Jan. 6, 2024. The gallery will host an artist reception on Saturday, Nov. 11, 6- 8 pm, during Art Attack!, the Northrup King Building’s annual fall open studio…
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