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June 2024
Speak Something Alive: Spoken word poetry at Silverwood Park
A free, all-ages poetry performance featuring two-time National Poetry Slam champion Kyle "Guante" Tran Myhre, joined by fellow MN poets Sagirah Shahid, Kevin Yang, Ollie Schminkey and Ty Chapman. For lovers of spoken word or anyone new to the form, all are welcome. Wednesday, June 5, 6:30-8 pm, 2500 Co. Rd. E. No registration required. More info: elguante@gmail.com.
Find out more »“Watershed” at Silverwood Park
Liz Sexton's "Watershed," a collection of paper mâché sculptures of wildlife that inhabit waterways from the source of the Mississippi to the seas, will be on display at Silverwood Park June 6-July 31. Images of animal masks worn in a human-shaped world invite the viewer to explore our connection to nature and consider the far-reaching impact we have on aquatic ecosystems. Opening Reception: Thursday, June 6, 6-8 pm, 2500 Co. Rd. E.
Find out more »“Echo Trail” at Silverwood Park
"Echo Trail" reflects Laura Ahola-Young’s investigation of Critical Plant Theory, a new inquiry in the humanities that examines the human/plant relationship. Her paintings celebrate plants found in her homeland, the Boundary Waters of Minnesota, and look closer at algae, the study of photosynthesis, microscopic details and the role of oxygen and carbon in climate change. This exhibition asks viewers to consider their own relationship with plants. June 6-July 31, Silverwood Park, 2500 Co. Rd. E. Opening Reception: Thursday, June 6,…
Find out more »Heights Citywide Garage Sale
Citywide garage sale, Friday, June 7-Sunday, June 9. If you would like your sale included on the Columbia Heights garage sale map, please register your address by May 31 at columbiaheightsmn.gov/garagesale (registration opens May 1).
Find out more »Heights citywide garage sale
The seventh annual Columbia Heights citywide garage sale is scheduled for June 7-9. The window to register for the citywide garage sale is May 1-31. Register at www.columbiaheightsmn.gov/garagesale. Maps will be available on June 5.
Find out more »Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, June 7, St. Anthony Community Center, 3301 Silver Lake Rd., 9 am-3 pm. There are many appointment slots open. All donors will receive a Red Cross Tetris t-shirt, a chance to win a trip to New York and a free sub sandwich coupon from St. Anthony Jersey Mike's. Sign up at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=SAV.
Find out more »Lorna Landvik at CH Library
Bestselling author Lorna Landvik will be the guest speaker at the Columbia Heights Library's Saturday Scribes Author Series, June 8, 10:30 am-12 pm. Many of Landvik’s novels are set in Minnesota. They often feature family dynamics and grief, told in Landvik’s humorous and warm style. She has written 12 novels and puts on an improvised comedy show in Minneapolis once a year. Learn about the author’s inspirations, writing process and more. 3939 Central Ave. NE.
Find out more »MnDOT meeting on University Ave.
The Minnesota Dept. of Transportation will hold a public meeting about the reconstruction of University Ave. from 27th Ave. NE to Central Ave. SE. at Las Estrellas Dual Language Elementary School, 1201 University Ave. NE, 4:30-6:30 pm, Tuesday, June 11. The project would begin in 2027.
Find out more »ESNS Vital Living classes
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. Registration: 612-787-4086 or or Smackay@ESNS.org. Vital Fitness: Thursdays weekly, 10:30-11:30 am. In-person, all abilities fitness class where all are encouraged to come. Movements can be done seated or standing. A wide variety of balance, strength, and flexibility movements will be incorporated into this fun and social class. Physical distancing encouraged, but not required. No cost. Pre-registration is helpful for planning purposes but not required. Caregiver Support Groups: Every Tuesday, 2-3 pm via Zoom. Get…
Find out more »LGBTQ+ Caregiver Support Group
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. Registration: 612-787-4086 or SMacKay@esns.org. Thursday, June 13, 3:30-4:30 pm, online via Zoom. Build a support system with people who understand. Exchange practical information on caregiving challenges and possible solutions. Share feelings, needs and concerns. This group is specifically designed for LGBTQ+ caregivers who are supporting someone diagnosed with any type of dementia. Co-hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association. No cost for these meetings, but you must contact ESNS because space is limited.
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