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May 2024
LNENA Bags Tournament
Register now open for the Lower Northeast Neighborhoods Association Spring Bean Bag Tournament on Saturday, May 11, noon-3 pm at Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St. NE. The cost to participate is $25 per team (two-person teams). This is a fundraiser for the Lower Northeast Neighborhoods Association. Watch the tournament and have a beverage. Sociable will give LNENA $1 per beverage sold during tournament time. Rain date, if needed, is Sunday, May 19.
Find out more »St. Anthony Civic Orchestra Dessert Concert
The St. Anthony Civic Orchestra will present its annual orchestra benefit concert Saturday, May 11, 7:30 pm at the St. Anthony Community Center, 3301 Silver Lake Road NE. Admission $10. Concert, silent auction and dessert. There are many items from many businesses on the silent auction, as well as a chance to bid on conducting the orchestra and a chance to bid on playing in the orchestra. Info: 612-788-3516
Find out more »East Minneapolis Exchange Club youth benefit fundraiser
Purchase tickets to benefit the Minneapolis Exchange Club "on your own" fundraiser. If you are planning to go to Jax Cafe anyway to celebrate a family or business event, this is a way to support Exchange Club youth program initiatives and social giving, and a 1 in 200 chance to win in a cash raffle. A ticket is $200 and gets you a $125 gift card to Jax Cafe to use before Oct. 31, 2024 and an entry into the…
Find out more »June 2024
U.S. Air Guitar Championships to benefit SACA
On Wednesday, June 26 at 7 pm, U.S. Air Guitar, Route 47 Pub & Grub, Fridley Lions Club and SACA Food Shelf will host the 2024 Minneapolis U.S. Air Guitar Championships. The championships will be held at Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave. NE, Fridley. The participation fee is $15 and tickets to attend are $5 with proceeds supporting Southern Anoka Community Assistance (SACA Food Shelf and Thrift Store). Get tickets orregister to compete at usairguitar.com/shows.
Find out more »July 2024
Summer Slam
Summer Slam is a fundraiser for the Thomas Edison high school wrestling team to support their need for new gear and other expenses. The event will begin on July 12 with a barbecue at noon and wrestling matches starting at 3:30 pm. The matches will include high-level high school wrestlers who didn’t get the opportunity to face each other this past season along with some collegiate wrestlers from around the country, with 8+ different states represented. The event is free…
Find out more »Polish Fest
Sacred Heart of Jesus Polish National Church will hold its annual Polish Festival Saturday, July 13, 11 am-6 pm. Authentic Polish food - golabki, pierogi, Polish sausage, sauerkraut/kapusta, hot dogs, rye bread, chips, dessert and beverages (including Polish beer) and music will be featured. 763-226-1626.
Find out more »Roundtable Project all about legacy
by Katherine Boyce The Northeast Minneapolis Arts District is raising funds for a new initiative to capture the stories of many generations who have been part of establishing the local arts ecosystem. The program—the Arts District Roundtable Project—will bring diverse, multi-generational arts leaders together in conversation about the past, present and future legacy of the visual arts in Minneapolis. The history of the visual arts in Minneapolis and the Arts District, much of which has never been written down, is…
Find out more »August 2024
SACA Golf Tournament
On Thursday, Aug. 15 at 12 pm, golfers and SACA supporters will gather at Columbia Golf Club, 3300 Central Ave. NE, to “drive away hunger” on the course. The golf tournament fundraiser raises over $10,000 for SACA (Southern Anoka Community Assistance) annually. Golfers can register their foursome to compete in the scramble golf tournament at sacafoodshelf.org/golf. The registration fee is $500 per foursome ($125 per person) and includes a round of golf, golf cart, driving range balls and a boxed…
Find out more »September 2024
Ukrainian Festival
Friday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 21, Ukrainain American Community Center, 301 Main St. NE. Celebrate Ukrainian culture and traditions by experiencing dance, music, food and drinks in the company of an open and welcoming community. This year’s festival features a special presentation and acoustic performance by the Ukrainian band Antytila. Admission is free, however, freewill donations are welcome and will support humanitarian aid for Ukraine. Friday, Sept. 20, 6-9 pm: Evening dance party, live music from UVB and guest…
Find out more »20th Annual Historic Riverfront 5K Run/Walk
20th Annual Historic Riverfront 5K Run/Walk, Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 am, Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE. The 20th Historic Riverfront 5K Run/Walk fundraising event is co-organized by St. Anthony West Neighborhood Organization (STAWNO) and Sheridan Neighborhood Organization (SNO), adjacent Northeast neighborhoods on the banks of the Mississippi River. Runners enjoy the timed aspect of the 5K–with prizes by Mill City Running given for all age groups. Walkers enjoy the scenery and the accomplishment. Free Kramarczuk's brats end the…
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