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April 2022
Noble Truths Artist Studio Visits
Noble Truths is a new Art to Change the World project that invites visitors to an artist’s studio. Six ACW artist members have agreed to open their doors to the public for a look into their studios and their art practice. Each artist will approach the studio visit in their own unique way. Some may demonstrate techniques or finished works, others might ask for a critique of a piece in progress, all will invite thought and conversation. First Event: "The…
Find out more »Latinx community listening session
Join elected leaders and local Latino organizations in a hybrid event to strengthen community ties. Thursday, April 21, 6-7 pm. This listening session is hosted by Columbia Heights Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula and Father James of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and School, 4030 Jackson St NE. The mayor's goal in these meetings is to strengthen Heights' Latino communidad by spending time together listening and sharing, helping elected officials and organizations learn what the community needs and help make the city more…
Find out more »East Side Neighborhood Services Vital Living programs
For more info or to register, contact 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org NE Day Spot back in-person, starting April 22: Weekly on Fridays, 10 am-1 pm. NE Day Spot is a gathering place for those with early to moderate memory loss or other health conditions. Enjoy an afternoon of art, music, education, and movement alongside volunteers, participants, and Vital Living staff alike. Every Friday, this event aims to be a safe(er) space for: anyone who is receiving care from others, those living…
Find out more »58th Annual POPS Concert
St. Anthony Village High School Concert Band and Jazz Bands present their 58th Annual POPS Concert Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23, 7:30 pm at SAV High School auditorium, 3303 33rd Ave. NE. Tickets are $3 for general admission and $6 for reserved seating.
Find out more »Earth Week 5K Bee Run/Walk/River Cleanup
The Great River Coalition invites you to support pollinator health by participating in the 7th Annual Earth Week 5K Bee Run/Walk/River Cleanup. The route originates at Boom Island Park and runs through the only National Park offering scenic views of the Mississippi River. The event will be on Earth Day, Saturday, April 23, 9 am-noon. Wear creative pollinator costumes. Each paid participant receives a t-shirt, a Mill City Running discount and a chance to win big prizes. Entry fee is…
Find out more »HeightsNEXT Earth Day Cleanup
HeightsNEXT is organizing volunteers for an Earth Day Cleanup along Central Avenue and in nearby parks. Volunteers should meet Saturday, April 23, 9 am in the parking lot across from Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St NE. Volunteers should bring their own gloves and dress for the weather and picking up trash. Bags and safety vests will be handed out for picking up litter and cleanup areas will be assigned. The Columbia Heights Lions Club, which is clearing trash along University…
Find out more »Beltrami Earth Day Cleanup
Check in at Beltrami Park, 1111 Summer St. NE, Saturday, April 23, 9:30 am to grab bags for your recyclables and trash, then spread out across the neighborhood. Help make Beltrami a cleaner, better place.
Find out more »St. Anthony Parks cleanup
Celebrate Earth Week by picking up trash (Silver Pointe, Central, and Emerald Parks) or doing light gardening work (Salo and Trillium Parks), Saturday, April 23, 9:30-11:30 am. Anyone is welcome - no reservation or experience required. Family-friendly event at Silver Pointe Park. Coordinated by Citizens for Sustainability. Info: https://citizensforsustainability.org/events/earthday/
Find out more »DIY Earth Day in Northeast parks
Contribute to clean parks for everyone by participating in Do-It-Yourself Earth Day on Saturday, April 23. Grab a bag from home and head out to your favorite park or trail or discover a new one. Pick up litter you see, while getting fresh air and exercise, then share pictures of your trash haul on by using the hashtag #mplsDIYEarthDay. Northeast parks participating in DIY Earth Day are Beltrami Park, 1111 Summer St. NE; Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE;…
Find out more »CUMC Salad Luncheon
Community United Methodist Church, 950 Gould Ave., will hold its annual Salad Luncheon on Saturday, April 23. This year it will be a take-out-drive-thru event, pickup 11 am-1 pm. There will be 6 salads to choose: chicken salad, Thai carrot salad, acini de pepe salad (dessert salad), Tequilaberry salad (broccoli/cauliflower salad), potato salad, and strawberry-spinach salad; $10. Dessert will be included. Pre-orders need to be placed with Mary Tholkes at marytholkes@gmail.com or 763-202-0796 no later than Saturday, April 16. The funds…
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