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March 2024
Art and Science on the River: Buckthorn
Saturday, March 23, 10 am-12:30 pm, Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, 2522 Marshall St. NE. Participants will gather around a fire to make buckthorn charcoal from buckthorn branches harvested from the banks of the Mississippi River. They can sip on hot beverages while learning about buckthorn and the river from ecologist Alex Roth. Artist Kimberly Boustead will show participants how to draw with the buckthorn charcoal and then give some options for drawing projects. Participants will leave with their own buckthorn…
Find out more »Easter Bake Sale & Craft Fair
Saturday, March 23, 11 am-6 pm and Sunday, March 24, 8 am-2 pm in Kolbe Center at Holy Cross Church, 1630 4th St. NE. Baked goods, handmade crafts, assorted snacks, edible sugar eggs for sale. Free cookie decorating and crafts for children Saturday 1-3 pm. Sponsored by the Holy Cross Rosary Guild Council of Catholic Women. All are welcome.
Find out more »Ukrainian Easter Egg (“Pysanky”) Festival
St. Michael's and St. George's Ukrainian Orthodox Church invites the public to attend their annual Ukrainian Easter Egg (“Pysanky”) Festival. The event will feature the sale of traditional Ukrainian decorated Easter eggs, Ukrainian Easter breads and baked goods, Ukrainian handcrafted artwork, a traditional Ukrainian dinner (eat-in or take-out) and homemade pierogies. Free admission. Sunday, March 24, 11 am-2 pm. St. Michael’s and St. George’s Church Hall, 505 4th St. NE. 612-379-2695. Details at: https://www.stmichaelsandstgeorgesuoc.org/
Find out more »Spring Break activities at Bottineau, Logan Parks
Minneapolis Public Schools spring break is April 1-5. Bottineau and Logan Parks will have free activities to keep kids busy. Enroll them at https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mplsparkandrec/activity. Bottineau Field Park is at 2000 2nd St. NE; Logan Park is at 690 13th St. NE. 3-on-3 Basketball: At least 8 yrs but less than 13 yrs, Bottineau, March 29-April 5. 3-on-3 Basketball GIRLS: Age at least 10 yrs but less than 18 yrs, Bottineau, March 29- April 5. 3-on-3 Tournament High School: At least…
Find out more »The Last Supper, a dramatic retelling
Experience the life of Jesus and his best friend Peter in a whole new way. This drama recounts the life of the disciple Peter. He is a fisherman who gets called into a revolutionary movement that changes the world. Suitable for all ages. First Lutheran Church of Columbia Heights, 1555 40th Ave. NE. Thursday and Friday, March 28 and 29, 7-8:30 pm.
Find out more »Egg Hunt
Free neighborhood Egg Hunt Saturday, March 30, at 9:30 am. Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE. Register at Waiteparkchurch.org.
Find out more »April 2024
Columbia Heights Library Adult Programs (April)
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. For more information, call 763-706-3690 or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Registration required for most programs and opens 4 weeks in advance. Financial Literacy Series Monday, April 1, 5-6 pm – How to improve credit and what to do if you have none. Whether you're looking to boost your credit score or starting from scratch, this session provides expert insights and actionable strategies to help you navigate the complex world of credit. Discover proven techniques to build…
Find out more »Matter of Balance
"A Matter of Balance," a falls prevention program for seniors 60+ will be held eight consecutive Tuesdays April 2-May 21, 10 am to 12 pm at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 4101 Washington St. NE. This program is for you if you are concerned about falls, have had a fall in the past, restrict activities because of concerns about falling, want to improve balance, flexibility and strength. Registration: https://yourjuniper.org/Classes/Register/4369
Find out more »Critique Cabaret
Looking for a place to share your work? A place to get constructive feedback from an engaged audience? Art to Change the World’s Critique Cabaret will feature poetry, paintings, books, multimedia pieces. They can all be a part of this grand cabaret, so come one come all. Thursday, April 4, 2nd floor lobby of the Solar Arts Building. Over a dozen open studios to visit. Hours for the Critique 6-7:30 pm, 711 15th Ave. NE.
Find out more »“Tools for Life”
Whether you want to start a career in the trades, try something new, or simply become a well-rounded DIYer, the Minnesota Tool Library’s “Tools for Life” mentorship program aims to provide people of all backgrounds with general knowledge about the trades. Explore common projects and build skills through hands-on workshops, learn from experienced tradespeople and gain familiarity with a variety of tools and types of work. The program will run through May 9 at the Tool Library's St. Paul location,…
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