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December 2025
SPARK! Art and Nature for People Living with Memory Loss
Thursday, Dec. 11, Silverwood Park. People living with memory loss and their caregivers explore the simple beauty of nature, the joy of art making and how they enrich our lives. Each month features a new topic about the current season or the gallery show on display. The formal program lasts from 10–11 am, the last 30 minutes will be for continued socializing, outdoor time or art making. Reservations recommended: (763) 694-7707. You will receive an email from the instructor with…
Find out more »Free Community Meal
Faith United Methodist Church, 2708 33rd Ave. NE, holds a free Community dinner every 2nd Thursday of the month, 5-6 pm. Everyone is welcome. Upcoming dates are Dec. 11. 2026 date are Jan. 8, Feb. 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10.
Find out more »Opening Reception: Forestland
The opening reception of Forestland, a group show by artists from Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts will be held at Silverwood Park, 2500 County Road E on Thursday, Dec. 11 6-8 pm. The exhibition is on view December 11-28. Drop in anytime.
Find out more »NECB Holiday Concert at Washburn
The Northeast Community Band will peform its annual holiday concert Thursday, Dec. 11, at Washburn High School, 201 W. 49th St., while the Edison auditorium remains under renovation. The downbeat is at 7 pm. The band will also hold a raffle to support its Ralph Sowden Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded to a senior Edison musician each year. The grand prize is a handcrafted music stand created by the band's bass clarinetist, Wil Hein. Other prizes include gift certificates to…
Find out more »Open studio and exhibition at The Metal Shoppe
Open Studio and Exhibition at The Metal Shoppe. Artists Max Cora, Gita Ghei and Wayne Potratz. Friday, December 12, 5-9 pm and Saturday, December 13, 10 am-5 pm. The Metal Shoppe at 2919 Como Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414. Free and Open to the Public. Parking in the rear of the Building. Contact: Wayne E. Potratz 612-707-4350 or potra001@umn.edu
Find out more »Vital Living Book Club
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. Registration: 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org. 2nd Saturday of the month, 9-10 am, via Zoom. Explore reframing the idea of aging as opportunity — the opportunity to reach out to other generations, share wisdom and learn new ways of living in the world — through the discussion of engaging books. Nov. 8: The Maid by Nita Prose. Dec. 13: Love Story of Missy Carmichael by Beth Morrey
Find out more »Christmas Cookie and Craft Sale
St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, 2201 3rd St. NE, will hold a Christmas Cookie and Craft Sale Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 am-4 pm. Check out assorted holiday baked goods (including nut and poppyseed rolls), Christmas decor, crafts and gift items. Specialty food items will also be available to enjoy while you shop. After your shopping spree, plan to attend Great Vespers at 4 pm.
Find out more »“Carols at the Cathedral”
St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral Choir Presents"Carols at the Cathedral." Saturday December 13th at 1:30 PM. St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral, 1701 5th St. NE. Join us for traditional Christmas Carols, as well as traditional Orthodox Nativity hymns in various cultural styles. Sung by St. Mary's Cathedral Choir, renowned for liturgical repertoire in the midwest. Reception to follow in the parish hall. Admission by good-will offering. All are welcome.
Find out more »Open Basket Weaving
Curious about basket weaving or are you a basket weaver who would like to meet and gather with fellow basket weavers? Join the Twin Cities Basket Weavers Open Weave, where everyone is welcome and friendships are made. Whether you can drop in for 5 minutes, an hour, or the entire session, the choice is yours. Experienced basket weavers on hand with advice if you're stuck or want to learn more. Bring: yourself, your current project, your questions and curiosity, or…
Find out more »Puppet Art Adventures
Sunday, Dec. 14, Silverwood Park. Watch some kooky animal puppets as they stop Trasher the Trash Can from trashing nature. Performance begins promptly at 1 pm. After the show, try your hand at making an art project related to the show until 3 pm. or join a naturalist-led exploration from 1:30–2 pm. Join the Walk with a Naturalist at 2 pm for a longer nature hike, or stay and make art throughout the afternoon. Free. Drop in any time. Participants…
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