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September 2022
Author event on Homelessness
The Babes of Wrath, grassroots activists with decades of experience fighting homelessness and poverty on the front lines, will take their books, banned and not, on a 10-state book tour mid-September to mid-October 2022. They will be at Eastside Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE, Thursday, Sept. 15, 7-8:30 pm. No charge. Pat LaMarche’s book, "Still Left Out in America," and Diane Nilan’s "Dismazed and Driven – My Look at Family Homelessness in America," give readers inside looks at people…
Find out more »Lineas de Sangre artist talk with Melodee Strong
"Lineas de Sangre" (Bloodlines) an exhibition of work by Melodee Strong will run through Saturday, Oct. 15 at NE Sculpture|Gallery Factory, in back of the Casket Arts complex, 1720 Madison St. NE. There will be an artist talk on Friday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. and the closing reception Oct. 15 from 4-6 p.m.
Find out more »October 2022
Wreaths Across America fundraiser
Wreaths Across America provides wreaths for veterans' graves at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Find out more »Support Ukrainian Refugee Fund fundraiser
Sunday, Oct. 2, 12-5 pm at Shaw’s Bar & Grill, 1528 University Ave. NE. $5 suggested donation. Live music by Oleksiy Khrystych (Ukrainian folk), Joe Macko (polka), Daina DePrez & Friends, Shawshank Redemption & Friends. Silent auction, bake walk, whiskey/wine barrel raffle, Ukrainian craft sale. Ukrainian Refugee Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, administered by the Institute of Eastern Europe and Central Asia and all donations are tax deductible.
Find out more »Gods & Monsters 2022
The Otherworldly Arts Collective presents Gods & Monsters annual horror art show at ArtSpace at Jackson Flats, 901 18 1/2 Ave NE. A dark ball complete with ethereal melodies and alchemical brews. Witches, warlocks, midnight fairies, vampires, and all other creatures of the night welcome. Friday, Oct. 14, and Saturday, Oct. 15, 4-10 pm. Suggested donation: $5.
Find out more »Donate blood in the Heights
The Columbia Heights Police Department will host a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Monday, Oct. 24, 10 am-4 pm. Blood will be collected in the fire bays at the Columbia Heights Public Safety Bldg, 825 41st Ave NE. For an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and use the code “CHPD” or call 1-800-733-2767 or Becky at the CHPD, 763-706-8123.
Find out more »Heights calendar art due Nov. 1
For the third year, Columbia Heights will assemble a wall calendar featuring images submitted by the public. This year’s theme is “Art of Columbia Heights.” Three categories of submissions are eligible: 1.) Paintings, drawings, or graphic designs by Columbia Heights residents or of Columbia Heights landmarks, events, or performers. 2.) Photos of art, architecture, performances, artists, and other artistic things in Columbia Heights. 3.) Photos taken within Columbia Heights that are particularly artistic by themselves or edited in artistic ways…
Find out more »Truck or Treat in the Heights
Truck or Treat returns Oct. 29 to Huset Park East, 1-4 pm. Kids can explore fire trucks, snowplows, tow trucks, police cars and military vehicles. Free candy for kids - pick up bags at the welcome table for candy upon arriving. Free hot cider and coffee courtesy of Community Grounds while supplies last. Enter to win a ride to school in a City vehicle - within Columbia Heights. Healing Hearts Rescue Pet Costume Contest (2:30 pm) - sign up on…
Find out more »November 2022
Speakeasy to benefit Northeast Minneapolis Arts District
When studios in Northeast Minneapolis open for the weekend of November 4-5-6, visitors can purchase cocktails at the basement Speakeasy at Casket Arts building. The Speakeasy is open 5-10 pm on Friday, Nov. 4, 2-8pm on Saturday, Nov. 5 and noon-4pm on Sunday, Nov. 6 with profits going to support Northeast Minneapolis Arts District. The Arts District mission is “to catalyze the innovative spirit of artists through generative community development.” Dedicated to making the geography look more and more like…
Find out more »December 2022
Friends of the Northeast Library Book Sale
Bargain hunters and book lovers take note: Friends of the Northeast Library Booksale, Friday, Dec. 2, 9 am-5 pm and Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 am-4 pm. Most books are $1. Bag Sale on Saturday from 2:30-4 pm, plus literary gift baskets will be available. Proceeds benefit Hennepin County Library. 2200 Central Ave. NE. Book donations are accepted during library open hours.
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