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May 2022
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,…
Find out more »Adult Library Events Columbia Heights
Poems in the Park: Huset Park West: Friday, May 13, 10 am-3 pm. The Library and Recreation departments bring poetry to Huset Park West. Large signboards featuring spring-inspired poetry will be placed along the walking trail. Explore a city park and ponder a classic poem. Library Book Club: Wednesday, May 18, 10 am. "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles. No registration required. Author Talk: Joe Kimball: Saturday, May 21, 11 am. Joe Kimball, author of "Secrets of the Congdon…
Find out more »Unloved Creatures Three
Unloved Creatures Three is a mutation of the wildly successful 2019 and 2020 exhibits at Rogue Buddha Gallery, 357 13th Avenue NE. Eli Libson, Alex Kuno, Heather Renaux, Angel Hawari, DC Ice, Kao Lee Thao and John Sauer are all back and the creativity and energy are multiplied with the inclusion of: Chuck U, John Bivens, Scott Seekins, Benja Wuest, Nicholas Harper and Phaedra Odelle. From the happiest Nature Gods and alien animals to dimly lit alternate universes to melancholic…
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