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August 2023
Columbia Heights Lions hygiene drive
Friday, Aug. 25, 2-5 pm in the back lot of Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE. Items needed include feminine products, deodorant, toothbrushes and paste, shampoo, soap, etc. All items will be delivered to Columbia Heights High School for distribution within the school district. Email: columbiaheightslions@gmail.com
Find out more »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 »Northeast family pop-up Pride fest
Northeast United Methodist Church will host a family pop-up Pride fest for kids and families in the area Saturday, Aug. 26, 10 am-12 pm at Windom Park, 2251 Hayes St. NE. There will be crafts, music, activities, and a drag story time featuring Miss Honesty Jackson. Free and all are welcome. Info: ellenm@northeastumc.com.
Find out more »NEPNA Fest
NEPNA Fest, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 5:30-7:30 pm outside at Northeast Park Recreation Center, 1530 Johnson St. NE. Free food, live music, information tables from local community organizations, fun activities, and more. Bring your family and neighbors. Free, but RSVP via Eventbrite to help plan for food and other event logistics: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nepna-fest-2023-tickets-686211134977.
Find out more »Northeast Chorale first fall rehearsal
Join returning singers and welcome new singers on Tuesday, August 29, 6:30 pm., Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, 1509 27th Ave. NE.
Find out more »Music at Father Hennepin Bluff
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation offers music Tuesdays (with the exception of Monday, Aug. 21) at 7 pm at Father Hennepin Bluff Park, 420 SE Main St. July 25: Jarad Miles & The Ancient Waves, deep and catchy indie rock. Aug. 1: Hip-Hop, History and the Arts, hosted by Chadwick “Niles” Phillips. Aug. 7: B & The Sting, roots rock, reggae, & love. Aug. 8: Dave Velk, Hip Hop. Aug. 15: Machinery Hill, Americana with harmonies. Monday, Aug. 21, Rare Form,…
Find out more »ESNS Vital Living tech series
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. Classes are free, held in person in the Tech Lounge Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 am-12:30 pm. Registration: 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org. ESNS is partnering with Senior Planet from AARP to help older adults use technology to learn new skills, save money, get in shape, and make new friends. Aug. 21: Telemedicine. Aug. 23: Online health resources. Aug. 28: Mobile health apps. Aug. 30: Mindfulness apps
Find out more »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.
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