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January 2019
Volunteers needed for Jan. 23 count of people experiencing homelessness
The count will take place Wednesday, Jan. 23, at sundown, and end at sunrise Thursday, Jan. 24. Locations throughout the county, including homeless shelters, city streets, and other known homeless encampments will be canvased in an attempt to interview people who are experiencing homelessness.
Find out more »File Your Taxes for Free at Prepare + Prosper
With tax season right around the corner and new federal tax laws to navigate, Prepare + Prosper (P+P) encourages low- and moderate-income individuals and families to file their taxes for free with an IRS-certified volunteer tax preparer to get their maximum refund and save money.
Find out more »Exchange Club 2019 Youth Benefit Dinner
The East Minneapolis Exchange Club will hold its 2019 Youth Benefit Dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 5:30-9 pm at Jax Cafe, 1928 University Avenue NE. Cost is $180 per couple and includes two dinners, two drinks and one entry for the $1,000 grand prize. A silent auction will be held. Contact Diane Lucas, dlucas@catholiceldercare.org, for tickets and info. Proceeds benefit several youth programs in Northeast.
Find out more »February 2019
Donate to or shop at 4-H prom dress sale
Anoka County 4-H will have a sale of gently used and new prom/formal dresses and accessories, Friday, Feb. 1, 6-9 pm, and Saturday, Feb. 2, 10 am-2 pm, at Bunker Hills Activities Center.
Find out more »Valley View collecting donated shoes
The Valley View Elementary Parent Teacher Organization in Columbia Heights is collecting new and used shoes in wearable condition, through March 8. Donated shoes are repurposed through micro-enterprises in developing countries, and each pair of shoes earns funds for Valley View Elementary School.
Find out more »February blood drives
The number-one reason eligible blood donors don’t donate is because nobody asked them to. So, we’re asking everyone in our community: Will you step up and help save lives?
Find out more »HeightsNEXT volunteer potluck
HeightsNEXT will have its fourth annual volunteer potluck, hosted by Community United Methodist Church, 950 Gould Ave. NE, Thursday, Feb. 21, 5:30-8 pm.
Find out more »March 2019
Pierogi and fish fry dinners
The Ukrainian Center is hosting pierogi and fish fry dinners each Friday night during Lent.
Find out more »Upper Harbor Terminal Project committee members needed
The City of Minneapolis is seeking applicants for a Community Planning and Engagement Committee to work with the project team on the Upper Harbor Terminal redevelopment project. Applications are due April 14. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is also establishing a Community Advisory Committee that will work concurrently on park-related components of the redevelopment project.
Find out more »Spring youth sports coaches needed
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is seeking volunteer coaches for youth track and field, t-ball, baseball, and softball. Practices start in April.
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