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April 2024
“Tools for Life”
Whether you want to start a career in the trades, try something new, or simply become a well-rounded DIYer, the Minnesota Tool Library’s “Tools for Life” mentorship program aims to provide people of all backgrounds with general knowledge about the trades. Explore common projects and build skills through hands-on workshops, learn from experienced tradespeople and gain familiarity with a variety of tools and types of work. The program will run through May 9 at the Tool Library's St. Paul location,…
Find out more »Mississippi River Pearl at Heights City Hall
Mississippi River Pearl, a sculpture created out of things pulled out of the Mississippi River by members of Art to Change the World, will be on exhibit at Columbia Heights City Hall, 3989 Central Ave. NE, April 16-May 7. A "grand unveiling" will be held April 16, 4-8 pm. ACW Director Barbara Bridges will unveil the "Pearl" and recount the inspiring story of the 10 individuals who dedicated two hours to collecting river debris and dozens of hours creating to…
Find out more »Making Climate Change Visible
Drawn from her experiences during the global pandemic lockdown of COVID-19, artist Carolyn Halliday hopes to summon awareness of the increased clarity of the sky because of reduced commuter traffic. Secondly, Halliday’s work will remind us of the smoky gray horizon we endured during the summer of 2023 caused by rampant forest fires. She asks us to consider the startling and colorful orange, red, and pink sunsets, made intensely more beautiful by the presence of heavy particulates that cause air…
Find out more »Northeast Library events
Northeast Library, 2200 Central Ave. NE, 612-543-6775, www.hclib.org/northeast K-12 Homework Help: Free in-person tutoring for K-12 students. No advance sign-up needed. Every Wednesday and Thursday, 4:30-7 pm. Chess Club: Have fun learning the basics of chess, improving your game, mastering strategies, and meeting other chess fans. All ages and walk-ins welcome. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:30 pm. Business Consultations/Consulta de Negocios: A representative from the City of Minneapolis will meet with business owners and entrepreneurs to share resources and assist those who…
Find out more »ESNS Vital Living classes
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. Registration: 612-787-4086 or or Smackay@ESNS.org. Vital Fitness: Thursdays weekly, 10:30-11:30 am. In-person, all abilities fitness class where all are encouraged to come. Movements can be done seated or standing. A wide variety of balance, strength, and flexibility movements will be incorporated into this fun and social class. Physical distancing encouraged, but not required. No cost. Pre-registration is helpful for planning purposes but not required.
Find out more »May 2024
Salvage Crawl
This May, Hennepin County is hosting a Salvage Crawl, where people are enticed to buy used—rather than new--building materials for home remodeling projects. Visit participating salvage retailers from May 1 to 31, 2024 to be entered into a drawing to win one of five prizes. Find a list of retailers and interactive map at hennepin.us/salvage. When you go shopping, look for Hennepin County’s Salvage Crawl poster near the checkout counter at each retailer location and scan the QR code to…
Find out more »Events at Pierre Bottineau Library
Pierre Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St. NE, 612-543-6850 or 612-543-KNOW (5669) Creative Nonfiction: Forms and Structures: Thursday, April 18, 6-7:30 pm. Explore a variety of creative nonfiction forms, from the conventional to the experimental. Sample a variety of approaches to the form and structure of creative nonfiction and consider ways to shape stories or collections of stories. Collaborator: The Loft Literary Center. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Free. Registration required: hclib.org or call…
Find out more »“Techniques for Ecstasy”
Minneapolis-based textile artist and dancer Alexandra Beaumont will hold a solo exhibition, “Techniques for Ecstasy" at Public Functionary, 1500 Jackson St. NE. The exhibit explores communal spaces for dance and celebration. It will open on May 4 and run through May 25. It will be on view and featured during Art-A-Whirl weekend at the Northrup King Building.
Find out more »Book Sale at Pierre Bottineau
Friends of the Pierre Bottineau Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, May 4, 10 am-2 pm at the Pierre Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St. NE. Hundreds of adult and children's fiction and nonfiction books in hardcover and paperback (most are $.50 - $1; cash only) . They will also have "blind date" books for sale and a few vinyl albums. Items are withdrawn from the Hennepin County Library system or donated by the public. Funds raised will benefit the library. If…
Find out more »Baby Gear Swap at Audubon
As part of the Audubon Spring Festival, there will be a “swap” of gear and clothing for babies (age 0-24 months). You do not need to bring swap items in order to take what you need, free. Donated items can be brought to Audubon Park, 1320 29th Ave. NE, Friday, May 3, 6-7 pm or during the festival on Saturday, May 4. Shopping goes from 11-3 on Saturday, no new items added after 2 pm. Leftovers will go to the…
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