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September 2023
Heights schools schedule open houses
Schools in Columbia Heights will hold open houses just prior to the opening of schools. Here’s the schedule: Highland Elementary, 1500 49th Ave. NE, 4-6 pm Thursday, Aug. 31, 763-528-4400 North Park School for Innovation, 5575 Fillmore St. NE, 4-6 pm Thursday, Aug. 31, 763-528-4300 Valley View Elementary, 800 49th Ave. NE, 3:30-7 pm Thursday, Aug. 31, and 8:30 am-12 pm Friday, Sept. 1, 763-528-4200 PreK 3, ECFE, & Mini Adventures, CHPS Family Center, 1460 49th Ave. NE, 4-6 pm…
Find out more »SACA community picnic
Community members are invited to attend a community picnic at the new home of Southern Anoka Community Assistance (SACA Food Shelf), hosted in partnership with Northeast Bank. SACA Food Shelf has served the communities of Columbia Heights, Hilltop, Fridley, Spring Lake Park and Northeast Minneapolis for almost 50 years, distributing an average of 58,000 lbs. of food per month. The picnic is Friday, Sept. 8, 11 am-1 pm, 3905 California St. NE. This event is open to the public, and…
Find out more »Zen Center open house
Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, 652 17th Ave. NE, will hold an open house on Saturday, Sept. 9, 1-3 pm. Tour the Zen Center, learn about their programs, meet guiding teachers, enjoy refreshments and attend a short introductory presentation at 2 pm. Compassionate Ocean offers opportunities for meditation practice, weekly talks and classes on Buddhist teachings. Four times a year they offer programs in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). They also conduct meditation retreats and introductory sessions. Info: www.oceanzen.org.
Find out more »Waite Park fall festival
Saturday, Sept. 9, 3-7 pm at Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE. Local vendors and artisans, kids games, a fire truck, food trucks, and free food options from the grill (while supplies last). Live music: 3 pm, Dan Turpening (accordion); 4 pm, Skunk Hollow; 5:30 pm, 120 Minutes.
Find out more »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 »Indeed We Can for Logan Park
Raise money for the Logan Park Neighborhood Association at Indeed Brewing, 711 15th Ave. NE, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 3-11 pm. Bar bingo at 6 pm. Prizes include gift cards to local restaurants and Vikings tickets. All proceeds go to LPNA.
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 »Northeast Community Band fall startup
The Northeast Community Band will resume rehearsals at 7 pm Thursday, Sept. 14 at Edison High School, 700 22nd Ave. NE. There are no auditions. The band plays five or six concerts a year and is considering a short summer season. Repertoire includes marches, show tunes and classical and modern concert band pieces. Dues are $60 per year.
Find out more »Columbia Heights, Fridley Kiwanis celebrate 40 years of recycling
Saturday, Sept. 16, 9 am-12 pm at the Columbia Heights Recycling Center, 3801 Madison St. NE. Meet your volunteers and learn how current recycling practices enhance our communities and protect our environment. Refreshments will be served while supplies last. Remember to bring your soft plastics for recycling into benches (anything stretchable); cardboard, newspapers and periodicals; scrap metals; fluorescent light bulbs; and more. Even dust-covered bicycles are accepted. For more specific information go to the Columbia Heights web page: https://columbiaheightsmn.gov/departments/public_works/refuse_and_recycling/recycling_center_drop-off.
Find out more »Ukrainian Heritage festival
Celebrate the rich Ukrainian culture and unique traditions kept alive by Minnesota's vibrant Ukrainian-American community. Enjoy Ukrainian entertainment, homemade foods like varenyky (pierogi), holubtsi (stuffed cabbage rolls), and borsch (beet soup), have fun and support Ukraine. Performances by Cheremosh Ukrainian dance ensemble; music by the Ukrainian Village Band; a unique cultural exhibit; Ukrainian Easter egg-making demonstrations and craft vendors; beer garden with local and international beers; children's games. Ukrainian American Community Center, 301 Main St. NE. Friday, Sept. 15, 6-10…
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