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August 2021
TC River Rats Waterski Show
The Twin Cities River Rats are back, putting on free waterskiing shows between the Broadway and Plymouth Avenue Bridges Thursdays and Fridays in July and Tuesdays and Thursdays in August. Join Nemo and friends on their adventure through the Great Mississippi Sea. Come along as they search for Princess Ariel with their high-flying jumps, careful balancing acts, and barefooting tricks. Will Nemo be able to reunite Ariel with her underwater friends? Pre-show begins at 6:30 pm, main show starts at…
Find out more »‘Share the River Nordeast’ returns to MWMO
The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) will hold an evening of community, canoeing, and cookies on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 5-8 pm. Features free introductory canoe rides on the Mississippi River, free cookies from Cookie Cart, and a variety of fun and educational activities at MWMO’s Stormwater Park and Learning Center, 2522 Marshall Street NE. This family-friendly event is great for kids and adults of all ages. (Note that one must weigh at least 30 lbs. in order to fit the…
Find out more »Monarch Festival & Movie Night
Join the Columbia Heights Mayor's Monarch Pledge activities at a free festival and movie night, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 6:30 pm, at Huset Park West, 3965 Jefferson St. NE. “Bring a picnic, your chairs, or blankets, and enjoy a summer evening with all things Monarchs. We even encourage you to dress like a butterfly or pollinator,” said Columbia Heights Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula. A puppet wagon, seed activities, public pollinator art and a 7:30 p.m. showing of the documentary, "Flight of…
Find out more »Bridgeview Block Party
Community, clients and families are invited to the “Bridgeview Block Party," a free summer fun night event outside of Lee Carlson Center’s Bridgeview Drop-in Center at 7920 University Ave. NE, Fridley, Thursday, Aug. 19, 5-8 pm. Sponsored by Northeast Bank with support from Whiz Kids, the event will feature games and wellness activities. Food will be available for purchase from food trucks, including ODB’s Meat & Greet and others. Community partners for the event include Anoka County and Columbia Heights…
Find out more »CHPD Eat & Greet rescheduled
Columbia Heights Police Department has rescheduled its Eat & Greet for Saturday, Aug. 21, 1-4 pm, at McKenna Park, 4757 7th St. NE. Meet officers from the Police Department, and members of the Fire Department. Other city departments including Recreation will also be on hand, and Anoka County will be there with information about their services. Free food. Contact COP Coordinator Bill Monberg at BMonberg@columbiaheightsmn.gov or 763-706-8142.
Find out more »Ard Godfrey House Open for Summer Tours June – August
The historic Ard Godfrey House at Chute Square Park, 28 University Avenue Southeast at the corner of Central and University Avenues SE is now open weekends, Saturday and Sunday, from 1 to 4 pm, in June, July and August for tours led by guides dressed in period costume. Tours are FREE; no reservations are necessary. See first-hand how the Godfrey family lived in the new community of St. Anthony in 1849. Owned by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the…
Find out more »Ard Godfrey House Open for Summer Tours June – August
The historic Ard Godfrey House at Chute Square Park, 28 University Avenue Southeast at the corner of Central and University Avenues SE is now open weekends, Saturday and Sunday, from 1 to 4 pm, in June, July and August for tours led by guides dressed in period costume. Tours are FREE; no reservations are necessary. See first-hand how the Godfrey family lived in the new community of St. Anthony in 1849. Owned by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the…
Find out more »September 2021
The Great Eastside Get-Together
The Great Eastside Get-Together, formerly known as the Eastside BBQ, is back from its pandemic hiatus. On Friday, Sept. 3, 5-7 pm, visit the Edison High School field and plaza, 700 22nd Avenue NE, for food trucks, corn hole, kids' activities, music and quality time with the community. Welcome the school communities at Thomas Edison High School, Northeast Middle School, Waite Park Community School, Pillsbury School, Webster Elementary, Sheridan Arts and Spanish School, Marcy Arts Magnet and new to the…
Find out more »St. Anthony Falls Lock & Dam Tours
The Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam opens to the public for the 2021 summer season on Memorial Day Weekend. The lock wall will be open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am-5:30 pm, from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Last entry will be at 5:15 pm. Free ranger-led tours of the lock and dam are offered daily at 11 am and 2 pm. Learn about the the lock and dam, St. Anthony Falls, and milling. Tours are limited to 10…
Find out more »Holy Cross rummage sale
Find all sorts of treasures in Holy Cross Parish’s second rummage sale of the year Friday, Sept. 10 and Saturday, Sept. 11, 10 am-8 pm, and Sunday, Sept. 12, 8 am-12 pm for a $2/bag special. Sale is in Kolbe Hall, 1630 4th St. NE (entry by 4th St doors). Proceeds support the parish mission.
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