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February 2019
Classics in Poetry: Gerard Manly Hopkins
Catholic Eldercare will host a free presentation on Monday, Feb. 4, 1:30-3 pm at the MainStreet Lodge, 909 Main St. NE. Born in 1844 near London, Gerard Manly Hopkins was deeply religious. He converted to Catholicism and was ordained a Jesuit priest in 1877. He spent much of his career teaching. In 1878, he became Professor of Greek and Latin at the University of Dublin. He died in 1889, aged 44. Hopkins was also a gifted poet. His imagery, rhythms,…
Find out more »Community Garden applications
The City of Minneapolis offers vacant lots for qualifying groups to lease for community or market gardening. Applications are due by Feb. 28.
Find out more »Valley View collecting donated shoes
The Valley View Elementary Parent Teacher Organization in Columbia Heights is collecting new and used shoes in wearable condition, through March 8. Donated shoes are repurposed through micro-enterprises in developing countries, and each pair of shoes earns funds for Valley View Elementary School.
Find out more »Indeed We Can! Urban Roots fundraiser
Indeed Brewing Company, 711 15th Ave. NE, will host an Indeed We Can! fundraiser with pints and a meat raffle to support Urban Roots, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 3-11 pm, with the meat raffle 5-8 pm.
Find out more »NEMAA annual meeting
The Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA) will have its annual meeting Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 6:30 pm, at Public Functionary, 1400 12th Ave. NE.
Find out more »Film Festival at Casket Cinema
On Thursday, Feb. 7, the 56th Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival tour will stop at Casket Cinema, in the studio of Mark Wojahn, Northwestern Casket Building, 681 17th Ave. NE, #145, doors at 7:30 pm, films at 8 pm. The screening will include 75 minutes of experimental and animated works.
Find out more »Sustainability workshops in St. Anthony
The City of St. Anthony is offering free sustainability workshops on various sustainability topics through August including Utility Bill Clinics, Saturday, Feb. 9, 9 am-noon.
Find out more »Children’s workshop and theatre show
SPARK theater + dance, led by artistic directors Betsy and Corey Mills, will have a free children's workshop and theatre show, "The Supercilious Ways of Walter Wading," Saturday, Feb. 9, at 10 am, at Waite Park Recreation Center.
Find out more »Northeast Flannel Fest
Spend a day at Columbia Park snowshoeing, sledding, tubing, a chili feed, snow sculptures, free family flannel photos, hot cocoa, crafts, and much more! $25 per family. 11 am- 3 pm Feb 9. Hosted by East Side Neighborhood Services. Proceeds benefit Camp Bovey. Meet at Columbia Manor, 3300 Central Ave. N.E.
Find out more »Citizens for Safer Streets meeting
Columbia Heights Citizens for Safer Streets will have a Citizens for Safer Streets meeting, Saturday, Feb. 9, noon-1:30 pm, at Columbia Heights Public Library.
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