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January 2023
Time for 4- and 5-year-olds to register for school in Heights
Columbia Heights Public Schools offer full-day PreK 4 and Kindergarten at each of the district's three elementary schools – Highland, North Park School for Innovation and Valley View. If you have a child who will be 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2023, it's time to register for PreK 4. A child who will be five years old by Sept. 1, 2023 should register for kindergarten. Each elementary school will host a PreK 4 and kindergarten registration night: Highland Elementary,…
Find out more »“Currents”
"Currents" by sculptor Cameron Zebrun opens Jan. 14 at the Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE, Studio 395. Zebrun’s sculptures incorporate sleek lines, elegant curves and seductive colors derived from nature. Cartography, geography and topography also play important roles in his work. The results are elegant sculptures formed from thin layers of wood on which he paints and collage abstractions based on his observations of nature, most lately in the Pacific Northwest and Canada. The show runs through March…
Find out more »Sister Cities meeting: Let’s go to Poland
Learn about the Sister Cities organization and Columbia Heights' sister city, Łomianki, Poland. Discussion will include a possible group tour to Poland in September 2023, and coffee and cookies. Saturday, Jan. 14, 1-2 pm, Columbia Heights Public Library, 3950 Central Ave. NE. http://bit.ly/3GCAjkE
Find out more »MPS Superintendent search listening session–this Saturday!
The Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education invites the Northeast community to participate in a listening session as part of the superintendent search. The information gathered from this meeting will be used to develop an overview of the most desired characteristics of and priorities for the new superintendent. Saturday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. AND 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Northeast Library, 2200 NE Central Ave.
Find out more »Eldrich: Collaborative paintings by Adam Marx, Jonny Kelson and Matt Franzen
Rogue Buddha Gallery, 357 13th Ave. NE. The Eldrich exhibition is the culmination of collaborative paintings by Adam Marx, Jonny Kelson and Matt Franzen. Wednesday night meetings took place at one of their studios, sometimes chosen randomly, other times for specific reasons. The paintings were often secondary to the camaraderie that developed. The three did not physically work on pieces together but rather loosely discussed them and exchanged them at the end of the night. The work got better as their…
Find out more »Columbia Heights Library youth programs, Feb.-March
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave NE, 763-706-3690, www.columbiaheightsmn.gov Finger Crochet and Finger Knitting: Friday, Feb, 17, 2-3:30 pm. Not only does finger knitting and finger crochet teach you the basic structure of the art form, it’s a meditative activity that you can take with you on the go. Use your hands and bright-colored, super chunky, eco (recycled) yarn, learn how to knit and crochet ropes to decorate your favorite room, stitch them together for a scarf, or turn them into fun…
Find out more »St. Anthony Library events Jan.18-Feb. 22
St. Anthony Library, 2941 Pentagon Drive, (612) 543-6075. Baby Storytime: Wednesdays, Jan. 18-Feb. 22, 9:30-10 am. For children from birth to 24 months and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement in a format especially designed for babies. Family Storytime: Wednesdays, Jan. 18-Feb. 22, 10:30-11 am. For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement. Sci-fi/Fantasy Book Club:…
Find out more »HeightsNEXT annual meeting
Join HeightsNEXT at their annual meeting. Free tacos for members, guests, and those interested in making Columbia Heights a more connected city. Friday, Jan. 20, 6-8 pm, El Tequila, 4005 Central Ave. NE. Info: http://bit.ly/3ifhBpJ
Find out more »Northrup King Nights: All That Glitters is Cold!
Visit the Minnesota Jewelry Arts Guild (MNJAG) on the 3rd floor and browse beautiful creations from multiple local jewelers, and maybe even take a little shimmer and shine home to treasure (or surprise a loved one on Valentine’s Day). And a returning favorite: Wintercraft will be out to share their stunning ice luminaries. Catch a demonstration of this ancient craft and purchase a kit to create beautiful winter decorations for your own home. Saturday, Jan. 21, 5-9 pm, 1500 Jackson St.…
Find out more »Free family-focused webinars, Jan.-April
University of Minnesota Extension will present a series of webinars to support families and those who serve families in making informed decisions that lead to greater health, resilience and well-being. All webinars are virtual and free. More more information about the series at: https://z.umn.edu/ExtFamWebinars2023Jan-Apr. Follow links for each series to learn more about topics, dates, times and registration. Charlas en Español (Talks in Spanish): El Centro de Desarrollo de la Familia de Extensión de la Universidad de Minnesota con el…
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