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April 2024
Tiny Tot Spring Party
Friday, April 12, Logan Park, 690 13th Ave. NE. Ages 5 and under, 10 am-1 pm, free. Bounce house, face painter, snacks, refreshments, treat bags and coffee. Special visit by the Easter Bunny, too.
Find out more »Hot Chocolate Run
Saturday, April 13, Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE. 5k start time: 8:10 am; 10k start time: 8:55 am; 15k start time: 8:55 am. Gear check opens 60 minutes before start time. The course starts at Boom Island and takes you through the Warehouse District, across the Stone Arch Bridge, makes a little loop on Nicollet Island and heads down Main Street to the finish at B.F. Nelson Park. Register at https://hotchocolate15k.com/city/minneapolis.
Find out more »Working River Tour: Minneapolis Drinking Water
Saturday, April 13, 9-10:30 am, City of Minneapolis Water Works, 4300 Marshall St. NE. The Public Works Water Treatment & Distribution Service produces safe, clean drinking water for people who work in, visit and live in Minneapolis. On this tour, you'll learn about the process of treating Mississippi River water and turning it into drinkable water.
Find out more »Art and Science on the River: Carp
Saturday, April 13, 10 am–12:30 pm, Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, 2522 Marshall St. NE. This workshop will start with an informative presentation from Colleen O’Connor Toberman, a local expert on carp in the Mississippi River. Artist Kimberly Boustead will demonstrate carp printing with a few different types of carp, and then participants will have time to try their hand at carp printing, carp-inspired drawing and creative writing. Walk away from this workshop with art to share and a better understanding…
Find out more »Art Benefit for Gaza
The art sale will take place 11 am-4 pm on Saturday, April 13, in Studio 501 of the California Building, 2205 California St. NE. There will be live poetry, music and drumming from 1-2:30 pm. This event is part of Open Second Saturdays at the California Building. Proceeds to Doctors Without Borders.
Find out more »Fix-it Clinic
Get help with your broken stuff and learn valuable repair skills at an upcoming Fix-It Clinic. At the clinic, you’ll get guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot, and (hopefully) fix small household appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices and more. 12-4 pm, with the last items accepted at 3:30 pm. First come, first served. Saturday, April 13, Grace Center for Community Life, 1500 6th St. NE.
Find out more »Northeast Farmers Market Winter Markets
Northeast Farmers Market moves indoors for the winter months. They'll be at Quincy Hall, 1325 Quincy St. NE, on the following dates: Feb. 4, March 3, and April 14, 10 am-2 pm.
Find out more »Mississippi River Pearl at Heights City Hall
Mississippi River Pearl, a sculpture created out of things pulled out of the Mississippi River by members of Art to Change the World, will be on exhibit at Columbia Heights City Hall, 3989 Central Ave. NE, April 16-May 7. A "grand unveiling" will be held April 16, 4-8 pm. ACW Director Barbara Bridges will unveil the "Pearl" and recount the inspiring story of the 10 individuals who dedicated two hours to collecting river debris and dozens of hours creating to…
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 »Columbia Heights Lions seek Adopt-A-Highway help
The Columbia Heights Lions are looking for groups to assist with their Adopt-A-Highway program. They want to work with groups who are interested in fundraising to assist with their funding goals. Participating groups would be compensated $100 for their efforts. The Adopt-A-Highway event will be held on Saturday, April 20. If your group is interested in participating, contact Ron Ruback at ron.ruback@stryten.com.
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