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April 2024
Northeast Farmers Market Winter Markets
Northeast Farmers Market moves indoors for the winter months. They'll be at Quincy Hall, 1325 Quincy St. NE, on the following dates: Feb. 4, March 3, and April 14, 10 am-2 pm.
Find out more »Mississippi River Pearl at Heights City Hall
Mississippi River Pearl, a sculpture created out of things pulled out of the Mississippi River by members of Art to Change the World, will be on exhibit at Columbia Heights City Hall, 3989 Central Ave. NE, April 16-May 7. A "grand unveiling" will be held April 16, 4-8 pm. ACW Director Barbara Bridges will unveil the "Pearl" and recount the inspiring story of the 10 individuals who dedicated two hours to collecting river debris and dozens of hours creating to…
Find out more »Making Climate Change Visible
Drawn from her experiences during the global pandemic lockdown of COVID-19, artist Carolyn Halliday hopes to summon awareness of the increased clarity of the sky because of reduced commuter traffic. Secondly, Halliday’s work will remind us of the smoky gray horizon we endured during the summer of 2023 caused by rampant forest fires. She asks us to consider the startling and colorful orange, red, and pink sunsets, made intensely more beautiful by the presence of heavy particulates that cause air…
Find out more »Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/Cleanup
Sponsored by the Great River Coalition, the National Park Service and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the 9th annual Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk is back at Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE, Saturday, April 20. Purpose: Protect pollinators and their habitat. 8:30 am, kids' run starts; 9 am, fun run starts; 9:30 am, river cleanup starts (bags & gloves will be provided). Family-friendly, dogs welcome, music and booths. Costumes are welcome; prizes for the best. Runners register at…
Find out more »Columbia Heights Lions seek Adopt-A-Highway help
The Columbia Heights Lions are looking for groups to assist with their Adopt-A-Highway program. They want to work with groups who are interested in fundraising to assist with their funding goals. Participating groups would be compensated $100 for their efforts. The Adopt-A-Highway event will be held on Saturday, April 20. If your group is interested in participating, contact Ron Ruback at ron.ruback@stryten.com.
Find out more »Nicollet Island Earth Day Cleanup
Nicollet Island East Bank Neighborhood Association (NIEBNA) will lead an Earth Day Cleanup event Saturday, April 20, 9:30 am-Noon. Meet at one of three locations: Chute Square, Father Hennepin Bluff Park or Nicollet Island Trails (Merriam St. Bridge). Sign up at https://www.niebna.org/earth_day_2024
Find out more »HeightsNEXT Annual Earth Day Cleanup
Meet Saturday, April 20, 9 am, Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. Gather at the library to pick up safety vests and garbage bags and get street/park assignments. (Park assignments are made for families with young children who participate.) Each group goes to their area and safely picks up trash from the sidewalks and vegetation along the sidewalks (or park).Dress for the weather. Wear gloves to pick up trash safely. The event will be canceled if there is…
Find out more »LNNA Earth Day Cleanup
The Lower Northeast Neighborhoods Association is hosting an Earth Day Cleanup on Saturday, April 20, 9:30 am-noon. Check in at Beltrami Park at 9:30 to grab some gloves and bags for your recyclables and trash, then spread out across both neighborhoods (Beltrami and Northeast Park). The Lower Northeast Neighborhoods Association will provide water, coffee and either breakfast or snacks to all participants.
Find out more »SAV Historical Society annual meeting
St. Anthony Village Historical Society will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, April 20 at 10 am in the City Hall Council Chambers, 3301 Silver Lake Rd. NE. The featured guest will be Dr. Dave Abrahamson, former teacher and longtime elementary principal at Silver Oak and Wilshire Park elementary schools. Everyone is welcome. Our video of the early days of St. Anthony will precede a short business meeting. The program includes Dr Dave’s history with St. Anthony, time for a…
Find out more »Richard Scarry’s Busy World
Eastside Food Co-op and the Columbia Heights Library will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Richard Scarry’s classic Cars and Trucks and Things That Go. Spend a nostalgic and fun afternoon with book readings, art activities, complimentary snacks and more. Saturday, April 20, 1-3 pm, Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. Free. Registration is recommended but not required: https://anokacounty.libcal.com/event/12020645. Info:info@eastsidefood.coop.
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