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August 2021
Columbia Heights Library Events
For more information, contact Brianna Belanger, Youth Services Librarian, 763-706-3683, bbelanger@columbiaheightsmn.gov Family Storytime: Mondays, Sept. 20-Nov. 20, 10:30-11 am. Share books, songs, and rhymes with your children at this storytime designed to promote school readiness in 2- to 5-year-olds. Librarians, caregivers, and children will sing, talk, read, write and play together to build early literacy skills. Siblings are also welcome. Registration required. “Pods” should not exceed 5 total people. Baby Read, Baby Grow: Thursdays, Sept. 20-Nov. 20, 10:30-11 am. (For…
Find out more »Closing the loop with plate to garden compost
The Columbia Heights High School Key Club is hosting their annual compost fundraiser, called Plate to Garden, during gardening season at the Columbia Heights Recycling Center, Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm. Plate to Garden is a program developed by the Minnesota Composting Council (MNCC), “to complete the loop of growing food, eating food, and turning food scraps back into soil to grow food again,” according to their web page. Jesse Davies, Columbia Heights Public Works Department, noted that…
Find out more »September 2021
Adventure Club
Adventure Club programming facilitates a variety of activities for kids Pre-K to grade 5 to promote learning beyond the classroom including arts and crafts, guided group time, themed activities, dramatic play, cooking, games, outdoor play, science and more. 2:20-6 pm during regular school days; 6:30 am-6 pm non-school days. Programming is available at Highland, North Park and Valley View Elementary Schools in Columbia Heights. Register at https://www.colheights.k12.mn.us/.
Find out more »October 2021
Columbia Heights Library fall children’s programs
For more information, contact: Brianna Belanger, Youth Services Librarian, 763-706-3683, bbelanger@columbiaheightsmn.gov Daycare Storytime: Wednesdays, 10:30 am, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, & Dec. 1. Talk, sing, read, write, and play at this storytime designed for daycare groups. Registration required. Baby Read, Baby Grow: Thursdays, 10:30-11 am. (For infants ages birth-24 months and their parents or caregivers) Gather at the library for read-aloud stories, sing-a-longs, activities and lots of fun. Registration required. “Pods” should not exceed 5 total people. Story Strolls: Oct. 20-21, Huset…
Find out more »October programs at Kroening Interpretive Center
Kroening Interpretive Center is located at 4900 Mississippi Court and open Tuesdays-Sundays. The Nature in the City exhibit space, outdoor Nature Adventure Course and Fort Building area are free for all ages to explore! Call our front desk, 612-370-4844, or email northmississippi@minneapolisparks.org Nature Nuts: Playtime: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 am. Discover seasonal themes, cultivate curiosity, and encourage exploration of nature. Enjoy outside imaginative play activities and hands-on learning with a naturalist. Ages 2-7 with an adult. Registration fee, $2. Bird Watching: Beginner…
Find out more »January 2022
Juxtaposition Winter Art
Youth apprentices from Juxtaposition Arts' Graphics Lab will debut their animated visions of winter, projecting from Quincy Hall onto Highlight Tower, 1325 Quincy St. NE, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 6-8:30 pm. It's the first of many showings across Minneapolis and Saint Paul at surprise locations to be announced.
Find out more »Events at Silverwood Park
These activities are held in conjunction with the Great Northern celebration and will be held at Silverwood Park, 2500 County Road E Wim Hof Workshop: The Wim Hof Method is a simple, yet powerful method, based on the foundation of three pillars: Breathwork, Cold Exposure, and Mindset. The first hour of the event will focus on the science of the Wim Hof Method and a key pillar of the method—controlled breathwork. Certified Wim Hof Instructor James Stewart will guide participants…
Find out more »May 2022
Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast
Boy Scout Troop 132 will hold their 23rd annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, May 22, 8:30 am-12:30 pm, at Mt. Carmel Lutheran l 1701 St. Anthony Pkwy. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, and eggs. Adult tickets are $8 and child tickets are $5. Available through curbside pickup and limited indoor dining.
Find out more »June 2022
Youth events at Columbia Heights Library
Young Punks: Art of the Patch: Thursday, June 16, 3-5 pm. The patch jacket is a fashion statement, a work of art, and a declaration of identity. Cultivate your own patch collection by creating several patches using ink, paint, and embroidery techniques. Learn basic design, composition, drawing, and sewing skills in this hands-on, highly personalized class. Registration required. Ages 13+ Needle Felted Toadstools: Thursday, June 30, 3-4:30 pm. Learn how to use a felting needle to form loose wool roving into an…
Find out more »November 2022
Kids try hockey for free
Kids can try hockey with Minneapolis Titans Hockey free Saturday, Nov. 5, 9:30-10:30 am at Northeast Ice Arena, 1306 Central Ave. NE. Skates, helmets and other equipment available on-site. Registration: www.minneapolistitanshockey.com. If your skater has fun they can join the Titans' Learn to Skate program for $20.
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