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May 2021
Anoka County Historical Society Heights History Presentation
The area of Columbia Heights today went through a number of name changes before the 20th century. First as part of the tiny county of Manomin, and later joining Anoka County as Manomin Township and then Fridley Township. It wasn’t until 1898 that the name Columbia Heights appears when it incorporated as a village. Tax rolls around the time show that there were only about 20 homes in the new village, but there wasn’t a clear name for the area. The…
Find out more »Dandelion Day at Ard Godfrey House
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis will hold its 32nd Annual Dandelion Day Celebration at the the Ard Godfrey House, Sunday, May 16, 1-4 pm. Built in 1849, it is the oldest surviving frame house in Minneapolis, located at the corner of University and Central Avenues SE in Chute Square. Dandelion Day celebrates Harriet Godfrey’s introduction of dandelion seeds to the St. Anthony Falls area. Learn how to make dandelion necklaces, bracelets and crowns, just as Helen Godfrey did as a…
Find out more »Minneapolis adult sports activities
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is offering a variety of adult sports activities. Participants can get a squad together or register as a free agent.
Find out more »Northeast Recreation Center Programs
Northeast Recreation Center is hosting a variety of upcoming programs.
Find out more »Library Services at Pierre Bottineau
Pierre Bottineau Library update.
Find out more »Zoran Mojsilov (Nomads) Sculpture and Drawing
Arrange visits by appointment: 612-226-7088, znimojsilov@gmail.com.
Find out more »Call for Artists: Water Works public art project
The City of Minneapolis invites public artists to apply to design and create public artwork to be incorporated into Water Works, a new park project opening this summer within Mill Ruins Park overlooking St. Anthony Falls near the Stone Arch Bridge.
Find out more »May 2020 LWV ABC Book Club – The Life of George Floyd
For the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's death, the League of Women Voters ABC will discuss a series of articles and a podcast about his life experience as relayed by friends and family. It should take about 60-90 minutes to read all the articles but each provides some insight if you do not have time to read them all. A Northeaster article by Marla Khan-Schwartz is included. The podcast is 64 minutes long. Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - 6:15 pm via Zoom.…
Find out more »Virtual Grand Opening of Water Works at Mill Ruins Park
Everyone is invited to join the Minneapolis Parks Foundation and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for a live virtual grand opening and ribbon cutting at Water Works at Mill Ruins Park, Thursday, May 20, 11-11:40 am.
Find out more »Night at the Nic (At Home)
Tickets are available for the virtual fundraising event, Night at the Nic (At Home). Join East Side Neighborhood Services, Centro at Popol Vuh, Union Hmong Kitchen, Create Catering, Jax Cafe, Central Ave Liquor, and Tattersall Distilling on Thursday, May 20 for a night of delicious food and drink, starting at 3 pm. This year, participants will be able to connect with community via a scavenger hunt (with prizes), virtual food and beverage demos, a mini-marketplace, and more. Individuals are needed…
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