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October 2024
MEA: jewelry making
In this two-day class, students will make of variety of different kinds of jewelry, including beads and jewelry boxes made from air dry clay and origami paper to Shrinky Dink earrings, pendants and keychains. Other fun ideas include wire-wrapped rings, friendship bracelets, paper rings and button making. Ages 7-14. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 16 and 17, 1-3 pm. Northeast Athletic Field Rec Center, 1530 Johnson St. NE. Registration required.
Find out more »MEA break ping pong tournament
Come to Logan Park, 690 13th Ave. NE, for a MEA Break ping pong tournament. Bring your game, there will be some good players. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place. Thursday, Oct. 17, 4-6 pm. Registration required.
Find out more »SNO’s invasive plant removal and river restoration
Join the Sheridan Neighborhood Organization and Friends of the Mississippi River for a cleanup event along the Mississippi River. Thursday, Oct. 17, 5-7 pm. SNO has started a long-term partnership to help maintain the river banks along the Mississippi at Sheridan Memorial Park, 1300 Water St. NE. Learn about invasive species, how to identify them, how to remove them effectively and plant native species to revitalize the landscape. Meet at the Sheridan Veterans Memorial at 5 pm, where the FMR…
Find out more »Make a hand warmer
Make a hand warmer during MEA break. Ages 8-16. Friday, Oct. 18, noon-1:30 pm. Van Cleve Park, 901 15th Ave. SE. Registration required.
Find out more »Pumpkin carving & seed baking
Carve some spooky pumpkins and roast some delicious pumpkin seeds. Apple cider and snacks will be provided, as will carving materials. 3-5 pm, Friday, Oct. 18, Van Cleve Recreation Center, 901 15th Ave. SE
Find out more »MEA break board games
Stop by at the rec center at Windom Park, 2251 Hayes St. NE, for card games and board games with kids in the neighborhood and friends. Board games include Connect Four, chess and checkers. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 17 and 18, 3-5 pm.
Find out more »Pumpkins & Power Drills
Saturday, Oct. 19, 12-4 pm, Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1227 Tyler St. NE. Carve out some time in your weekend to participate in the Minnesota Tool Library's 8th Annual Pumpkins & Power Drills fall fundraiser. This family-friendly event is a great way to get jack-o-lanterns ready for Halloween without making a mess in your kitchen. Plus, pumpkin gutting is a whole lot more fun when done with power-tools. BYOP (pumpkin) or or purchase on site to support MTL's programming and scholarship…
Find out more »Ready Camp, two-day emergency preparation training
Learn the basics of emergency preparedness at Ready Camp, hosted by the City of Minneapolis' Emergency Management department, on Oct. 22 and 23. The free two-day training at the Emergency Operations Training Facility will provide you knowledge and skills to build an emergency kit, develop a communication plan, prepare for severe weather emergencies and recovery from an emergency or disaster. All ages are welcome. Children who are 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is now available…
Find out more »Free vaccination clinic and produce giveaway
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St NE, 1:30-3 pm, Thursday, Oct. 24. Free flu and COVID shots for the community, hosted by ESNS. Located in the gym of ESNS. Walk up, no need to register. Participants ages 18+ who get a COVID shot that day will receive a $25 Target gift card. Free produce from the ESNS garden will also be available.
Find out more »Waite soccer Boo-nited
Join Waite and Cavell Parks soccer for a night of costume, pizza and fun. Please have child come in costume and ready to scrimmage. Pizza and beverages will be provided. Thursday, Oct. 24, 5-9 pm, Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE,
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