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December 2022
A Winter Wonderland Celebration
The Legacy of St. Anthony, 2540 Kenzie Terr., will hold A Winter Wonderland Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2-3 pm. Entertainment, appetizers and prizes. All age groups are welcome.
Find out more »Free clothing for women and children
Free clothing for children and women will resume at Elim Church Kidz Klozet and The Unlimited. First Thursdays of the month from 9-11 am at Elim Church 685 13th Ave. NE. Use the Madison St. entrance. Contact Janice, 651-491-9273. Hope Avenue, which provides clothing for homeless men, has moved to 1229 Logan Ave. N. Their hours are 8 am-3 pm, Monday-Thursday.
Find out more »January 2023
Free classes at Compassionate Ocean
Introduction to Zen Practice Mini-Course: This is a two-class introduction to Zen meditation and related practices. It will consist of a combination of discussion about Zen and its relevance to daily life, information about Compassionate Ocean Zen Center and instruction in sitting meditation. Guiding Teacher Michael O'Neal will lead this program, which is intended to be a starting point for those curious about or new to Zen. Mondays, Jan. 9 & 16, 7-9 pm; Mondays, March 13 & 20, 7-9…
Find out more »NE Community Band holiday concert–RESCHEDULED
The Northeast Community Band will present its holiday concert at Edison High School, 700 22nd Avenue NE, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. The concert will begin at 7 pm. Selections will include old chestnuts such as Leroy Anderson's "Sleigh Ride" and "Auld Lang Syne," as well as special reading of "The Night Before Christmas." The concert is free, although the band will hold a raffle of a handmade wooden music stand for its Ralph Sowden Memorial Scholarship, which provides financial assistance…
Find out more »Columbia Heights Library January programs
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Avenue NE, (763-706-3690), or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Adult programs Cozy Up with a Book and Win! Jan. 9-Feb. 28. Read and rate books for a chance to win prizes. Adults (18+) can submit mini book reviews Jan. 9-Feb. 28 to be eligible for weekly prizes and the grand prize: one of two gift cards to The Heights movie theater. Book review forms will be available at the library or on the library website. Book reviews may…
Find out more »Anoka County CareerForce Job Fair
The Columbia Heights Public Library will host an Anoka County CareerForce Job Fair on Monday, Jan. 9, beginning at 9:30 am. From 9:30-10:15 am the Employer of the Day, International Paper Company, will answer questions about applications and hiring, share best practices for resumes, and provide tips for successful interviewing. From 10:30-12:30, ten different employers will have hiring agents onsite, answering questions about open positions, applications, and the hiring process. On-the-spot interviews might be available, and attendees can use library…
Find out more »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.
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