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September 2026
Edison class of 1950 lunch
Edison High School class of 1950 will be meeting for lunch at 11:30 am on September 10 at Sarna's, 3939 University Ave NE. If interested or need to contact organizes call Russ or Jan Anderson at 651-245-5098.
Find out more »Free Community Meal
Faith United Methodist Church, 2708 33rd Ave. NE, holds a free Community dinner every 2nd Thursday of the month, 5-6 pm. Everyone is welcome. Upcoming dates are Dec. 11. 2026 date are Jan. 8, Feb. 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10.
Find out more »Nordeast Polish Fest
Friday, Sept. 11, 5-10 pm.; Saturday, noon-10 pm, Holy Cross Church, University Avenue & 16th Ave. NE. Live music: Fri.- Backman-Carson Overdrive - Jack Brass Band; Sat. – Cynor Classic Polka Band, Dolina Polish Folk Dancers, Popbang ('80s & '90s) with Edison Alumni Band. Authentic Polish food (pierogi, kiełbasa, gołąbki, bigos (hunter's stew), potato pancakes, Polish desserts. Other activities: cash bingo (Satuday, 1-3 pm), crafts, raffles, pulltabs, gift baskets, rabbit booth, mystery gifts and kids’ games Saturday afternoon, family-friendly snack…
Find out more »Columbia Heights High Centennial
Columbia Heights High School, 1400 49th Ave. NE, will celebrate its 100th year on Saturday, Sept. 12, 8:30 am-12:30 pm. Events include a community breakfast (free while supplies last), self-guided tours of CHHS, a walkable museum of school memorabilia, class decade meet-ups, Hylander merchandise for sale, photo opportunities, art activities and more. Alumni and community members interested in getting involved with the event can contact news@colheights.k12.mn.us.
Find out more »Pride in the Park
Columbia Heights LGBTQ Pride Festival ("Pride in the Park"), a family-friendly, sober, smoke-free celebration with food trucks, live music, a drag show and local vendors will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, 11 am-4 pm at Kordiak Park, 1845 49th Ave NE. Free. Donations accepted at https://heightsnext.org/events/pride/.
Find out more »Fix-it Clinic
Saturday, Sept. 12 at St. Anthony Community Center, 3300 Silver Lake Rd., noon to 4 pm, with the last items accepted at 3:30 p.m. First come, first served. No pre-registration required. Free, guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot, and (hopefully) fix small household appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices and more.
Find out more »Zen Center Open House
Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, 652 17th Ave NE, will hold an Open House on Saturday, Sept. 12, 1–3 pm. You are invited to tour the Zen Center, learn about programs, meet Guiding Teachers enjoy refreshments and attend a short introductory presentation at 2 pm.
Find out more »Waite Park Fall Festival
Saturday, Sept. 12, 3-7 pm at Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE. Local arts and craft vendors, civic group and nonprofit tables, live music, kids games, face painting, food trucks and free hot dogs and veggie burgers while supplies last. TapMPLS will provide a drinking water station. (Bring a water bottle to help reduce waste.) Music by Rumblestrip, 120 Minutes and beefCAKE.
Find out more »Community Block Party
Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, 27th and Johnson St. NE, Sunday, Sept. 13, 11 am. Food, music and activities,
Find out more »Introduction to Zen Practice Mini-Course
Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, 652 17th Ave. NE, is offering a free two-part Introduction to Zen Practice mini-course. Held on consecutive Mondays, Sept. 14 & 21, 7-9 pm, these classes will consist of a combination of discussion about Zen and its place in Buddhism, some information about Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, and instruction in sitting meditation. Guiding Teacher Michael Genpo O’Neal will lead this program, which is intended to be a starting point for those curious about or new to Zen.…
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