Past Events
March 2023
Free writing workshops for survivors
Join a free virtual creative writing group for those who have experienced interpersonal violence (intimate partner violence, sexual violence, stalking, trafficking). You don't need to see yourself as a writer - all are welcome. Come together on Zoom to write and read. This is not professional mental health care, and you will not be asked to write about any trauma directly. It is a space for exploration, tapping into your creative mind, and connection. Tuesdays, March 7, 14 and 21, 6:30-8 pm.…
Find out more »April 2023
“No Mow May” in St. A
The city of St. Anthony has adopted “No Mow May” and the Parks & Environmental Commission are partnering with St. Anthony Middle School to offer yard signs as a fundraiser for SAMS Gardening Club. You can purchase signs for $20 at savmn.com/nomowmay. The deadline to order your sign is Tuesday, April 25.
Find out more »March 2024
Stone Arch Bridge virtual public meeting March 19
The Minnesota Dept. of Transportation will hold a virtual public meeting about the reconstruction of the Stone Arch Bridge Tuesday, March 19, 5:30-6:30 pm. Get an overview of the project, construction impacts, and schedule and participate in a Q&A session. Register at https://form.jotform.com/240504352939154?. Soon, crews will repair and replace stone, replace the mortar on the entire bridge, and make other repairs as needed. During construction, pedestrians and bicyclists will not be able to cross the full length of the bridge…
Find out more »January 2025
Vital Living Book Club: “Sophie Go’s Lonely-Hearts Club”
Saturday, Jan. 11, 9-10 am. This month’s book is "Sophie Go's Lonely-Hearts Club" by Roselle Lim. To register and receive the Zoom link for this statewide book club: 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org
Find out more »January 2026
Vital Living: Practice Tai Ji
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. Registration: 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org. Mondays, 9:30-10:30 am, Jan. 12, 26 & Feb. 2, 9, 16 & 23, via Zoom. These one-hour sessions will help you practice the fluid, mindful movements you learned in Tai Ji Quan. These movements focus on reducing the risk of falls by improving balance, muscle strength, flexibility, and mobility. All participants must have a computer or tablet (with a camera and microphone) or a smartphone. Registered participants will…
Find out more »September 2026
Reuse MN online auction
In the spirit of not making new “stuff,” most of the offerings are experiences, pre-loved or upcycled décor and accessories. Local artists Layl McDill and Becca David have experiences up for bid. Habitat for Humanity ReStore contributed a new-in-box overstock recliner. Link to bid through 2 pm Saturday, Sept. 19 is www.givebutter.com/c/2026ReuseMinnesotaFundraiser/auction. Reuse Minnesota builds partnerships and supports a network of reuse practitioners through education, advocacy, and promotion.
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 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. Sept. 12: What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty. Oct. 10: The Lost and Found Bookshop by Susan Wiggs. Nov. 14: The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult. Dec. 12: Crossing to Safety by Wallace…
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