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June 2022
Lock and dam tours
A federal study will begin soon to consider the future of the Lower St. Anthony Falls and Lock and Dam No. 1 (a.k.a. Ford lock and dam) now that they no longer serve their original purpose. What should be done with these structures? Is dam removal a feasible option? To educate community members about this issue and the big possibilities for our river, Macalester College, Friends of the Mississippi River and several other partners will host a series of lock…
Find out more »Columbia Heights Library youth events
For more information, call the Columbia Heights Library (763-706-3690), or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Summer Reading Program: June 1-Aug. 14. Sign up online and track your summer reading progress. Earn a free book for signing up. Keep participating to earn an entry into that week’s prize drawing. Register at: https://anokacounty.beanstack.org Family Storytime: Mondays, June 6-Aug. 8, 10:30-11 am . Share books, songs, and rhymes with your children at this storytime designed to promote school readiness in 2 to 5 year olds. Librarians, caregivers, and…
Find out more »Compassionate Ocean summer schedule
Compassionate Ocean Zen Center has scheduled the following summer classes. Introduction to Zen Practice Mini-Course (Monday evenings, June 20 & 27); Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course (Tuesday evenings, June 7–July 26); Buddhist Studies Course: Seven Gates of Liberation (Wednesday evenings, June 8–July 27); NEW: Thursday Evening Meditation (Thursday evenings during June & July); Monthly sesshins (June 10–12 at Compassionate Ocean, July 15–17 at Ryumonji, Aug. 29–Sept. 5 at Hokyoji); plus ongoing Weekday Morning Meditation and Sunday Meditation & Dharma Talk. Register at…
Find out more »Northeast Library events
Online and in-person offerings at Northeast Library, 2200 Central Ave. NE, 612-543-6775 or www.hclib.org/northeast HelpNow: Free online tutoring for all ages. Get help from a tutor in English or Spanish. Online every day from 1-11 pm. Available on computers in the library or at home with your Hennepin County Library card. Visit https://apps2.hclib.org/auth/BrainFuse Ask Us Reference services are available by phone, email, or chat. Call 612-543-KNOW (5669) or visit https://www.hclib.org/contact/ Family Storytime: For children of all ages and their caregivers.…
Find out more »Music in the Park
The City of Columbia Heights Music in the Park series returns for its second season in 2022 at Huset Park East, 3965 Jefferson St. NE. All concerts are scheduled Wednesdays, 6:30-8 pm and are free. Bands include Bluedog, a Native American blues band (June 1); the Jolly Ramblers, a family polka band (July 6), and Pickle, a Columbia Heights’ rock cover band (Aug. 3). Food trucks from multiple vendors and beer sales from the Columbia Heights Lions Club (cash only)…
Find out more »Heights Music in the Park: Bluedog
Columbia Heights Music in the Park returns Wednesday, June 1, 6:30 pm, in Huset Park East with Bluedog, a blues/rock band that has received multiple award nominations from the Native American Music Awards and the Indian Summer Music Awards. Food trucks and beer sales on site. The event is free. Bring a chair or blanket. Pets are welcome.
Find out more »Movie in the Park at Audubon
"Sandlot" will be shown at the Audubon Park Rec Center, 1320 29th Ave NE, Thursday, June 2, at dusk (approximately 9:30 pm). Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a friend to this free event.
Find out more »Pillsbury Carnival
Pillsbury Elementary will hold a carnival fundraiser Friday, June 3, 5-8 pm at Windom Park, 2251 Hayes St. NE. In addition to carnival games and a silent auction, DJ Purple Queen, Carnage the Executioner and Vivid Black Rain will perform. An obstacle course will be set up in the park, and food trucks will be on hand. Sponsored by Windom Park Citizens in Action, BLVD Autoworks, and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
Find out more »Back to the Pews at St. Boniface
St Boniface Catholic Church, 629 NE 2nd Street, welcomes all to celebrate the Feast of the Pentecost and the Feast of St Boniface on June 4 and 5. Saturday, June 4 Mass will be at 4 pm, followed by hors d’oeuvres and beverages in the church hall. Sunday, June 5 Mass is at 11 am only. The Francophone and German Communities will join in a combined celebration with joyful music and liturgy in English and French at the 11:00 Mass.…
Find out more »“Today I’m Alright” free workshop
The I.C.O.N/TODAY, I’m Alright healing workshop invites all experiencing trauma to join the licensed counselor/art teacher /survivor team for two hours of resource sharing, art-making, conversation, and importantly – identifying strategies for change. This experience ripples out and cross-connects people who need support. Your trauma is not terminal. You are not broken. Limit of 6-8 people. Family groups encouraged. Regular price: $200, but free thanks to Minnesota State Art Board Funding. Led by Sandra Reardon, Barbara Bridges, and Bianca Dawkins. Saturday,…
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