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December 2021
Cottage Food Producer Food Safety Training Webinar and Online Course
Join University of Minnesota Extension Food Safety Educators, Kathy Brandt and Suzanne Driessen at a Cottage Food Producer Food Safety Training webinar or take the online course. Both meet Minnesota Department of Agriculture food safety training requirements to register as a Minnesota Cottage Food Producer. Once registered, you’ll be able to make and sell homemade non-potentially hazardous foods including baked goods, candy, home-canned peaches, pickles, salsa, jams, jellies and more. The specific conditions that must be met to qualify as…
Find out more »From the Bishop of Myra to Santa Claus: The Many Faces of St. Nicholas
A popular saint across Christian history, St. Nicholas of Myra was—and still is—represented in a traditional religious context. Yet the many images of St. Nicholas are far surpassed in number and variety by the more recent portrayals of Old St. Nick. With lots of images, old and new, Kristin Anderson talks about the transformation of St. Nicholas over many centuries, from early Christian saint to modern holiday icon. Part of the Elder Enrichment series at Catholic Eldercare's Main Street Lodge,…
Find out more »ESNS Vital Living classes
Caregiver Support Groups: East Side Caregiver Support Groups can connect you to the community resources you need, meet and support other people with similar experiences, learn self-care strategies and coping techniques, vent, share your personal experiences, and leave feeling better for it. Attendance is open to any adult 18+ years of age who is a caregiver for an older adult. First time participants will need to request a link and password to enter the calls. Held via Zoom. Caregiver Support…
Find out more »January 2022
Leather Workshops
After 11 years of playing with leather, Strey Designs, Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE, Studio 179, offers hands-on workshops that engage excited customers and crafters. Roll up your sleeves and get an in-depth, hands-on experience of working with leather while getting to take home your own special item made by you. Classes start in January, with class sizes ranging from 5-8 participants. Masks are encouraged and required for those that don't have proof of vaccination. Classes are recommended…
Find out more »Columbia Heights Library January events
For more information, call the Columbia Heights Library (763-706-3690), or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Cozy Up with a Book and Win: Jan. 10-Feb. 25.Read and rate books for the chance to win prizes. During the library's Winter Reads program, adults 18+ can submit mini book reviews to be eligible for weekly prizes and the grand prize: a gift card to The Heights movie theater. Book review forms will be available at the library or on the library website. Book reviews may be…
Find out more »Free family-focused webinars from U of M
University of Minnesota Extension Center for Family Development educators and partners are facilitating webinars, providing information and resources for families and those who serve families to make informed decisions leading to greater health, resilience and well-being. All webinars are virtual and free. Follow links for each dynamic series to learn more about dates, times and registration. Family friendly earth care: Learn how to take actions for global health and wellness including ways to eat healthier for the planet and hands-on…
Find out more »Weaving Water: Monthly Fiber & Indigo Workshop
Weaving Water welcomes guest artist Amoke Kubat of YO MAMA's House for Stitch & Flow: Dream Weaving Stories from the Mississippi River Black Experience. Amoke will share stories of the African-American Mississippi River experience at the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, 2522 Marshall St. NE, Saturday, Jan. 22, 10 am-noon. Sew a small indigo-dyed dream pillow to fill with herbs for good dreams. Stitch, listen and find inspiration in the flow of the river, dreams and stories. MWMO artist-in-residence Sarah Nassif will…
Find out more »Guided Seated Meditation Class and Tea
Mindfully enter the New Year feeling centered and calm by learning a meditation practice with instructor Alex Wolfgram of Qiful Life (http://qifullife.com/), paired with a selection of included Northeast Tea House Teas. Saturday, Jan. 22, 7-10 pm, Northeast Tea House, 224 E. Hennepin Ave. $15; proof of COVID vaccination required. Sign up at https://www.northeastteahouse.com/event-tickets
Find out more »Zen Practice mini-course on Zoom
Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, 652 17th Ave. NE, will offer a free two-part Introduction to Zen Practice mini-course on Zoom. Held Mondays, Jan. 24 and 31, 7-9 pm. The classes will consist of a combination of discussion about Zen and its place in Buddhism, some 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.…
Find out more »February 2022
Winter Hiking 101
This conversational event featuring founder of @BrownPeopleCamping Ambreen Tariq will introduce the basics of winter hiking so that more people can benefit from being outdoors during Minnesota’s signature season. Ambreen uses storytelling to share how her life experiences as a Muslim South-Asian American immigrant woman have shaped her love for the outdoors and to promote enjoyment of the outdoors for everyone in their own authentic ways. From dressing in layers, to weather-worthy footwear, and finding a nearby trail that suits…
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