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September 2021
20th annual Ukrainian Heritage Festival
Sunday, Sept. 19, noon-5 pm, Ukrainian American Community Center, 301 Main Street NE. Free admission. Try the varenyky eating contest, listen to the Ukrainian Village Band, watch the pysanky (Easter egg decorating) demonstration. New this year: Vyshyvanka Fashion Show and Prymachenko photo props. Plus a beer garden, children's activities and craft vendors. Free tickets are available at Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/twin-cities-ukrainian-heritage-festival-tickets
Find out more »December 2021
Holiday polka dance at Murzyn Hall
The Midwest Polka Association (MPA) invites the community to enjoy an afternoon of polkas and waltzes at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE, Sunday, Dec. 5, 1-5 pm. Doctor Kielbasa will play for the holiday dance. Share a piece of cake with the December birthday dancers, bar service available. Admission: $10/person. Info: www.midwestpolkaassociation.com
Find out more »CUMC Cookie Walk
Community United Methodist Church's annual Cookie Walk will be held Saturday, Dec. 11. This year it will be a drive thru – preorder for a limited supply and varieties of cookies. There will be a few specialty items priced separately, otherwise cookies are priced $4 a 1/2 dozen and $7 a dozen, or $20 for a variety box of 3 dozen cookies. Choose from 12 popular Christmas cookies. See the list at www.communitymethodistchurch.org. Orders need to be called to 763-202-0796,…
Find out more »Christmas Pops Concert-RESCHEDULED
The St. Anthony Civic Orchestra will play a Christmas Pops Concert originally set for Friday, Dec. 10, 7:30 pm, at the St. Anthony Community Center, 3301 Silver Lake Rd NE, has been rescheduled to Friday, Dec. 17, 7:30 pm. Free admission. Audience must wear masks.
Find out more »Drive-thru community dinners at CUMC
Free drive through-community dinners, the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month through the end of 2021.
Find out more »January 2022
Free Catalytic Converter Marking Event
Residents of Columbia Heights, Fridley, and Spring Lake Park are invited to participate in a free catalytic converter marking event at Gary’s Automotive, 6519 Old Central in Fridley, Friday, Jan. 7, 7 am-3 pm. You must call 763-502-1913 for an appointment, and only these vehicles will be marked at this time: Honda CRV, Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Prius, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Mitsubishi Outlander.
Find out more »Traditional Scandinavian Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner
First Lutheran Church of Columbia Heights, 1555 40th Ave. NE, will have its annual Scandinavian Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner, Saturday, Jan. 15, for drive up curbside pick up only. To avoid congestion, tickets will be sold for specified half hour time windows between 11 am-6 pm. Tickets are $22 and can be reserved at 651-633-0679 or https://flcch.org/lutefisk-meatball-dinner/. Ticket deadline is Monday, Dec. 20. Dinner includes lutefisk with optional white sauce, meatballs, mashed potatoes, gravy, carrots, mashed rutabagas, beet pickles, lefse,…
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 »Meet virtually with Senate District 41’s legislators
The public is invited to meet with Senator Mary Kunesh, Representative Connie Bernardy (41A) and Representative Sandra Feist (41B) at a virtual discussion that will be conducted by League of Women Voters ABC. Senate District 41 includes the communities of Columbia Heights, Fridley, Hilltop, New Brighton, Spring Lake Park and St. Anthony. Saturday, Jan. 29, 11 am-12:30 pm via Zoom. This annual legislative interview discussion will provide an opportunity for legislators to share their views and perspectives on issues important…
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