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December 2021
Christmas Craft and Jewelry Sale
Kolbe Hall, 1630 4th St. NE, Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 am-6 pm (assorted snacks) and Sunday, Dec 5, 8 am-1 pm (coffee and rolls). Presented by the Holy Cross Council of Catholic Women. Features handmade crafts, jewelry "Through the Ages" for sale, Christmas Village Display and Knights of Columbus Christmas Cards. Elevator entrance in alley.
Find out more »St. Hedwig’s Christmas Fair and Bake Sale
St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church, 129 29th Ave. NE, Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 am-4 pm and Sunday, Dec. 5, after 10 am Mass (about 10:45)-12:30 pm. Held in upstairs hall; elevator available.
Find out more »Frozen pierogies and to-go bowls of borscht
The Ukrainian Center will sell frozen pierogies and to-go bowls of borscht at the Northeast Farmers Market "Winter Market", Sat., Dec 4, 11 am-1 pm in the parking lot of St Boniface Church, 629 2nd St. NE. Pierogies include a side of sauteed onions and sour cream packet, $13/dz. Bowls of borscht are $5. Perfect to heat and eat immediately or freeze and use for the holidays. Fundraising proceeds benefit cultural and youth programs at the Ukrainian Center.
Find out more »NE Lions Club Holiday Nut Sale
The NE Minneapolis Lions Club continues its holiday fundraiser with a booth at the Northeast Farmers Market "Winter Market," Saturday, Dec. 4, 11 am-1 pm in the parking lot of St Boniface Church, 629 2nd St. NE. Selections include deluxe mixed nuts, jumbo cashews, chocolate-covered almonds, butter toffee w/nuts, popcorn. $13/box Shop early - the perfect holiday 'thank you' for clients, employees and friends. Proceeds benefit various Northeast nonprofits supported by the NE Minneapolis Lions Club.
Find out more »nimbus: “The Red and the Bright”
The residents of Motherpine Station prepare for the Crossing, an annual ritual it is their ancient duty to lead. Only the pilgrims have stopped coming, and something more terrifying has arrived instead. When the eyes in the woods get too close, will the strength of one young woman, armed with a horn and a story, be enough to help the village survive? Or will the return of an ancient beast mean the end of all? "The Red and the Bright,"…
Find out more »1850s Holiday Party
The public is invited to an 1850s Holiday Party at the historic Ard Godfrey House, 28 University Ave. SE on Sunday, Dec. 5, 12-3 pm. Visit the oldest remaining wood frame residence in Minneapolis, built in 1849. The house is decorated for the holidays in the modest style of the era. Includes cookies and apple cider in the kitchen, and a tour of the house with guides dressed in period costume. See how the Godfrey family might have celebrated the…
Find out more »Holiday polka dance at Murzyn Hall
The Midwest Polka Association (MPA) invites the community to enjoy an afternoon of polkas and waltzes at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE, Sunday, Dec. 5, 1-5 pm. Doctor Kielbasa will play for the holiday dance. Share a piece of cake with the December birthday dancers, bar service available. Admission: $10/person. Info: www.midwestpolkaassociation.com
Find out more »Calling NE tuba players for Tuba Christmas
If you play tuba, sousaphone, euphonium, baritone or Bb tenor horn, you are invited to play at the 33rd Annual Minneapolis/St. Paul Tuba Christmas concert (other instruments not allowed) on Sunday, Dec. 5, 4 pm at Central Presbyterian Church, 500 Cedar St., St. Paul. More than 100 players, from age 10 to 80+, are expected to participate. Players must be COVID vaccinated. The schedule: Registration, 1:30; rehearsal, 2:30; concert, 4 pm. Registration fee is $10; music book $20; hats and…
Find out more »St. Anthony Holiday Lighting Contest
The St. Anthony Village Area Chamber of Commerce invites any business or residence located within St. Anthony Village to enter. Submissions must be made to the Chamber no later than Monday, Dec. 6. To enter your business, home, or neighbor just email the Chamber at executivedirector@saintanthonychamber.org. A holiday lights tour map will be made available to the public in early December. You may then drive the route on your own, and email the Chamber with your vote for the best holiday lights…
Find out more »From the Bishop of Myra to Santa Claus: The Many Faces of St. Nicholas
A popular saint across Christian history, St. Nicholas of Myra was—and still is—represented in a traditional religious context. Yet the many images of St. Nicholas are far surpassed in number and variety by the more recent portrayals of Old St. Nick. With lots of images, old and new, Kristin Anderson talks about the transformation of St. Nicholas over many centuries, from early Christian saint to modern holiday icon. Part of the Elder Enrichment series at Catholic Eldercare's Main Street Lodge,…
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