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May 2022
41st MSP International Film Festival
MSP Film Society presents the 41st Annual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF41), Thursday, May 5-Thursday, May 19. The theme, SHINE THROUGH, invites everyone to resume gathering in person to enjoy more than 200 films from around the world and a full array of parties, panels and filmmaker networking events and discussions. Many MSPIFF41 films will also be available to screen virtually, in keeping with MSP Film Society’s mission to increase audience access to these wonderful films. MSPIFF41 also…
Find out more »Plant & Rummage Sale at CUMC
Community United Methodist Church, 950 Gould Ave. NE, will holding their Plant & Rummage Sale Thursday and Friday May 5 & 6, 9 am-5 pm and Saturday, May 7, 9 am-1 pm. They will sell hanging baskets, patio and bedding plants, and some vegetables and herbs in time for Mother’s Day gifts. As always, there will be low-cost food available. Info: www.communitymethodistchurch.org
Find out more »Weed it & Sweep
Weed it & Sweep is back. Compete with other businesses to see who picks up the most trash. Friday, May 6, available time slots: 9-11 am; 11 am-1 pm; 1-3 pm.. Register through the Northeast Minneapolis Chamber at https://business.mplschamber.com/events/details/may-weed-it-and-sweep-a-community-clean-up-14158. Pick up reflective vests, gloves, trash bags and a map directing you to places needing a cleanup. at Fair State Brewing Cooperative, 2506 Central Ave. NE.
Find out more »Pierogi Fundraiser
The Ukrainian Center, 301 Main St. NE, is selling frozen pierogies with a side of onions and sour cream on Friday, May 6, in time for Mother's Day weekend. $14 per dozen (potato pierogi), plus they're running a stock-up special: Buy 5 dozen, get 1 dozen free. Easy to boil off or pan fry at your convenience. Call 612-379-1956 and leave an order message (name, quantity & pickup time slot) or email your order to info@uaccmn.org. Curbside Pick-up time slots…
Find out more »Auditions for “Clue”
The Columbia Heights Fine Arts Foundation will present "Clue" later this summer, but first they need actors: 14 roles are available, open to all ages, races and genders. Auditions are Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 15, 1-4 pm at Mississippi Library, 410 Mississippi St. NE, Fridley (in the meeting room to the left of the main entrance doors). Production dates are August 4-6, 11-13 at Columbia Heights High School. Rehearsals and performances will be in-person, indoors. CHFAF will proceed…
Find out more »Ladies’ Tea Luncheon
Grace Lutheran Church, 1500 6th St. NE, Saturday, May 7, 1-3 pm. Tickets: Ladies $20; Young Ladies 5-12 yrs, $10 and Little Ladies under 5 years, no charge. Call the church at 612-788-2444 or email Snooky1022@comcast.net for tickets. Reservations required and paid for by Monday, May 2. Hats strongly encouraged. No jeans, please.
Find out more »St. Anthony Civic Orchestra Dessert Concert
St. Anthony Civic Orchestra will hold its annual orchestra benefit concert Saturday, May 7, 7:30 pm at the St. Anthony Community Center, 3301 Silver Lake Rd. NE. Admission is $10, includes concert and dessert. Silent auction includes items from many businesses as well as a chance to bid on conducting the orchestra and a chance to bid on playing in the orchestra. Audience is asked to wear a COVID mask. Info: 612-788-3516.
Find out more »Resources and education on vision loss
A light lunch and fellowship will begin at noon, (free-will donations accepted), followed by a free 1 pm presentation given by Vision Loss Resources on Tuesday, May 10, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 4101 Washington St. NE. Learn more about various eye diseases and how to cope with vision loss. Pre-registration required by May 2 by contacting Parish Nurse Kathy Rosenberg, RN at 612-296-1812.
Find out more »Livable Lowry workshop
Join Hennepin County project staff on Wednesday, May 11, 6-8 pm for the Livable Lowry–Lowry Avenue reconstruction virtual public workshop to learn more about the design layout concepts for the 1.7-mile corridor. This virtual workshop will be hosted via Zoom at bit.ly/LivableLowry with interpretation in English and Spanish, and participation is welcomed in both languages. Visit the project website at hennepin.us/livable-lowry for more information, upcoming events and announcements, and to sign up for email updates.
Find out more »Environmental engagement in Northeast Park
The Northeast Park Neighborhood Association (NEPNA) will host an evening of environmental engagement for renters and homeowners in Northeast Park on Thursday, May 12, 5 pm outside the Northeast Park Recreation Center 1530 Johnson St NE, or inside if inclement weather. Neighborhood organizations and representatives will share ways one can be environmentally friendly while saving money. Right after the event at 6:30, stay for the monthly meeting to learn how you can lend your talents to help Northeast Park be a thriving,…
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