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December 2022
Deliver Meals on Wheels
The labor crisis has led to a declining volunteer workforce. How much of a decline? One-third of the Area Agencies on Aging lost at least 50% of their volunteers since 2019. Relying on volunteers helps us serve older adults low- to no-cost meals and helps them remain in their own homes longer. Info: 612-277-2529, Bradley@eastsidemeals.org or https://www.eastsidemeals.org/volunteer-information/
Find out more »March 2023
Grocery shop for seniors
Grocery shop for seniors through Help At Your Door. Start your day off right and get some exercise while helping older adults meet their grocery needs. As a volunteer shopper you will work with a team of volunteers to fill orders at the grocery store for about 3 hours once a week or twice per month. Volunteers do not pay for groceries. Volunteers especially needed to assist Tuesday or Wednesday mornings (6 am start) at the St. Anthony Cub Foods.…
Find out more »April 2023
Sights of St. Anthony photo contest
Have you captured a great image (or two, or three) in St. Anthony Village? The Sights of St. Anthony photo contest is a great way for you to show off your photography skills while illustrating how St. Anthony is a great place to live, work, learn, play and thrive. All skill levels are welcome to participate. Photos must be taken in St. Anthony Village, and the contest is open to all photographers who live, work or go to school in…
Find out more »July 2023
ESNS Vital Living classes
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE, offers the following classes for seniors. To register, contact 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org. Vital Living book club: 2nd Saturday of the month, 9-10 am via Zoom. Bring your coffee and join a statewide online book club. August 12: Close reading gathering led by guest facilitator. No pre-assigned readings. Bring your curiosity and love of language to find a story within you. September 9: No Time to Spare by Ursula Le Guin. October 14: Housekeeping by…
Find out more »River Rats waterski shows
The Twin Cities River Rats are back in action, waterskiing on the Mississippi River nearly every Thursday evening through Aug. 31, with some Tuesdays, Wednesday and Fridays thrown in. The "stage" is south of the Broadway Bridge. 6:30 pm Pre-Show, 7 pm Main Show, until Aug. 15, when the Main Show moves up to 6:45. See http://tcriverrats.com/schedule for dates and show times. Free.
Find out more »August 2023
Chris Rackley: Life as a Mall Brat
Artist Chris Rackley is a self-proclaimed "mall brat." On days when not in school, Rackley spent his time at the mall sketching, reading, and exploring. In an exhibit at Kohlman & Reeb, Rackley uses drawings, sculptures and an interactive video to explore his memories of a shopping mall in Duluth, Ga. Pieces include miniature replicas of lost toys and misplaced trash as bits and pieces of memory. Through Saturday, Oct. 21, Kolman & Reeb Gallery, Studio 395, Northrup King Building,…
Find out more »September 2023
Apply now for The Big Tiny Show
Submit your artwork for Kolman & Reeb Gallery's upcoming juried exhibition, The Big Tiny Show. All subject matter, media and expressions are welcome, as long as they are 12" x 12" x 12" or smaller. Application Deadline: Oct. 25, 2023. Minnesota artists aged 18+ at any stage of their career are encouraged to apply. Show opens Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 and runs through Saturday, Feb. 3. Application fee: $30 for three entries.
Find out more »Emerging artists Yasmin Yassin and Za’Nia Coleman at Public Functionary
Public Functionary, Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE, presents two new exhibitions in September by Minneapolis emerging artists Yasmin Yassin and Za’Nia Coleman exploring the significance of archiving community-centered dance history. Opening Sept. 14 in PF Upstairs Gallery #247, Yasmin Yassin's “Dhaanto” exhibition pays homage to a local Twin Cities-based Somali dance troupe through photos, text, and an opening night debut screening of a new film. Opening Sept. 16 in PF Main Gallery #144, Emerging Curator Institute’s 2022-23 Fellow…
Find out more »Tai Ji Quan beginner class at ESNS
Tai Ji Quan: Moving for better balance beginner class, Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 am, Sept. 18-Dec. 14 via Zoom. Tai Ji Quan uses fluid, mindful movements to help participants reduce the risk of falls by improving balance, muscle strength, flexibility and mobility. These one-hour beginner sessions meet twice a week over Zoom for 24 sessions. If you're not familiar with Zoom, ESNS will host an orientation session, plus they will also offer technical support during each session. All participants must…
Find out more »Adult events at Columbia Heights Library
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. For more information, call 763-706-3690 or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Discussing race and racism (even when it’s uncomfortable): Wednesdays, Sept. 20 and 27, Oct. and 11, 5:30-7 pm. As a white person, talking about race and racism is hard and can be very uncomfortable. Practice discussing race and racism in healthy, productive ways. This group is designed for white people, but all are welcome to attend this 4-part discussion. Instructor Nathan Roberts is the co-founder…
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