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October 2020
Donation drive to celebrate “Collection Point” artwork
While the pandemic is preventing a traditional public unveiling of “Collection Point,” the theme of collections that influenced the piece is prompting a collecting of donated art supplies for local organizations. Saturday, Oct. 3, 11 am-3 pm, art supplies for Edison High School’s Fine Arts Department and the ROHO Collective will be collected.
Find out more »Public asked to complete relationship violence survey
The Anoka County Violence Prevention Roundtable group is asking the public to complete a relationship violence survey to help community leaders make plans to better serve people experiencing relationship violence and prevent it in the future.
Find out more »Virtual Posters for Parks Show
A one-night, pop-up gallery event showcases the work of local artists while supporting the People for Parks Fund. ZOOMing to you live from Minneapolis, 5-6 pm, Saturday, Oct. 17. The Poster Show kicks off on-line sales of 35 limited-edition original works of art created by local artists and designers. How-to-shop details will be announced soon. Your purchase will support the artists and the new People for Parks Fund at the Minneapolis Parks Foundation. Free - preregister at Eventbrite to receive…
Find out more »Indeed-We-Can Oktoberfest fundraiser
A fundraiser for the Edison Community and Sports Foundation is scheduled for Oct. 21, 3-11 pm at Indeed Brewing and Taproom, 711 15th Avenue NE. More information to follow.
Find out more »“Indeed We Can” for Edison Community Sports
Plan to attend the Wednesday, Oct. 21 "Indeed We Can" event to benefit the Edison and Community Sports Foundation. All profits raised from beer tap-rooom sales, delivery and to-go sales from 3-10 pm will be donated to the ECSF. Because of COVID guidelines, Indeed will practice safety measures enforced by city code. Call Indeed Brewing, 711 15th Avenue NE, 612-843-5090 to reserve a table for up to six guests to guarantee a spot. Guests will be allowed to stay 90…
Find out more »November 2020
HeightsNEXT Columbia Heights cleanup
HeightsNEXT is organizing volunteers for a fall cleanup along Central Avenue. Volunteers’ efforts will freshen up local streetscapes and prevent trash from drifting with next spring’s melting snow through storm drains into the Mississippi River. Meet at 1 pm, Sunday, Nov. 1, in the Columbia Heights Public Library parking lot.
Find out more »Tutors needed in Columbia Heights and St. Anthony schools
Columbia Heights schools need Minnesota Reading Corps tutors for the current school year. According to a news release, reading tutors are in higher demand this school year due to challenges related to distance learning.
Find out more »Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly Seeks Holiday Helpers and Calling Carolers
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) has announced it is seeking volunteers to support its COVID-safe holiday programs aimed at reaching socially isolated older adults in Minnesota at risk of feeling lonely this holiday season.
Find out more »December 2020
“Parks for All” plan opens for public comment
A draft of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) new comprehensive plan, “Parks for All,” is open for public comment until Jan. 18, 2021.
Find out more »Friends of the Mississippi donations matched through the end of the year
Now through the end of the year, all gifts FMR receives will be matched dollar for dollar by a generous river benefactor.
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