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April 2021
Make a Glass Mosaic Window or Table Lamp
In two nights, learn how to mosaic a 20”x25” four-pane window, or a 4”x 9” or 8” x 8” lamp with colorful glass. The glass is precut and stencils are available to start the creative process. The second evening we will grout and learn about mosaics. Supply fee is $55 for the window or $35 for lamp. Monday, April 12, 6:30-9 pm, St. Anthony Community Center, 3301 Silver Lake Road. Presented by Pain in the Glass.
Find out more »Diverse applicants wanted for Minneapolis boards and commissions
Nine City of Minneapolis boards and commissions have openings for appointments this spring. The City seeks applicants with a diversity of backgrounds and experiences representing the demographics of Minneapolis to strengthen the work of the City. Applications are open now and will remain open until filled; application review begins April 30.
Find out more »Donate blood at Sociable Cider Werks
Memorial Blood Centers has scheduled a blood donation at Sociable Ciderwerks, 1500 Fillmore Street NE, for April 15, 4-9 pm. MBC has a COVID-19 self-screening policy in addition to general eligibility guidelines. In general, you may be eligible to donate if you are in good health, 17 years or older— or 16 with written parental consent (PDF available on mbc.org), weight at least 110 lbs., free of antibiotics for 24 hours, unless taken for preventative reasons, and symptom-free for at…
Find out more »Virtual 5K Bee Run/Walk/Bike
Supporting pollinators and celebrating the 51st anniversary of Earth Day, hundreds of participants are expected to either run/walk/ or bike the event’s traditional route starting at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis or other routes of their own choosing.
Find out more »Grant Writing for Artists of Color and Native Artists Panel
A panel of experts will take a look at the grant writing process and discuss how BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and Native artists can successfully navigate the application process. Moderated by Springboard for the Arts staff, presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library. Saturday, April 17, 1:30–3:30 pm via Zoom. This event can be attended for free using a cell phone or landline number and does not require videoconferencing equipment or an internet connection. Closed-captioning will be provided.…
Find out more »“Sonic Love Child” Free Acoustic Americana Livestream
Northeast-based band "Sonic Love Child" (SLC) will be playing as a full band indoors for the first time since February 2020.
Find out more »Doors Open Minneapolis postponed until May 2022
The Doors Open Minneapolis board has determined that it will be best to postpone Doors Open Minneapolis until May of 2022, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the upcoming trials impacting the City of Minneapolis.
Find out more »Yard waste and organics recycling
Yard waste and organics recycling is free or low cost to most Northeaster readers in Columbia Heights, St. Anthony, and Minneapolis. Easily compostable items such as food scraps and food-soiled paper, even pizza delivery boxes and egg cartons, are collected and brought to a facility, along with yard waste, and turned into nutrient-rich compost. Columbia Heights residents can email publicworks@columbiaheightsmn.gov to request a dual-purpose compost and yard waste cart and receive a free bag of finished compost. A minimal cost…
Find out more »Plastic bag recycling
If you are overwhelmed with plastic grocery bags and are horrified that they could end up as part of a plastic island in the middle of the ocean, vow to recycle them instead by returning them to a nearby drop-off location. Find the nearest retail drop-off location at www.plasticfilmrecycling.org or bring your clean household bags and wrap to the Columbia Heights Recycling Center at 3801 Madison St. NE, open Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm. Every six months, when…
Find out more »Recovery Yoga
Recovery Yoga is a trauma informed class open to all. Karin Carlson will guide the practice from her own heartfelt experience of recovery from alcoholism and heroin addiction. Class explores traditional yoga practices through the powerful lens of recovery. According to yoga philosophy, we are all born to suffering and we are all capable of waking up. Humanity tends to a conflicted mind, a troubled or yearning heart, and a sense of being at war with our own bodies. Explore…
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