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December 2024
Holland Arts East and Yellowbird Coffee Bar present a Winter Market
Grab a warm drink from Yellowbird Coffee Bar and take a look at what’s on offer from local artists in the Holland Arts Building. Featured artists will be My Bit of Wonder, Samasti Studio, Brooke Bartholomew, Kyla Erickson Ceramics, Mary Castillo, Rank & File Vintage, Carbon Copy Co. and more. Saturday, December 21, 12-5 pm, 639 22nd Ave. NE. Don't forget that Rank & File Vintage will also have an exhibition called Found & Collected in the Holland Arts East…
Find out more »Winter Solstice celebration
Rejoice the coming of longer days with an evening of celestial fun. Take a nature walk along a glowing luminary trail, then make your own luminary to bring home. Play winter-themed games and enjoy the warmth of a bonfire. Saturday, Dec. 21, 6-9 pm. Free. North Mississippi Regional Park, Carl Kroening Interpretive Center, 4900 Mississippi Court.
Find out more »Help needed at First Responders’ holiday buffet
Dec. 24 marks the 41st anniversary of the Second Precinct Advisory Council’s (2-PAC) holiday buffet for Minneapolis first responders. Help your Eastside neighbors carry on this longstanding tradition by volunteering a couple hours to pick up food donations from local restaurants, set up and greet attendees at the buffet or deliver meals to first responders unable to leave their work sites on the day of the buffet. It's a fun way to say “thank you” to first responders and meet…
Find out more »Audubon Art Camp – holiday decorations
Audubon Art Camp art program for youth aged 6-12 is an opportunity for your child to explore their artistic side while making some fun seasonal crafts. This program is designed to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children can learn new skills, express themselves artistically and have fun. During this program, your child will have the opportunity to create a variety of winter-themed crafts using a range of materials and techniques. Tuesday, Dec. 24, Noon-3 pm. Audubon Park, 1320…
Find out more »Coffee (outside) somewhere in Northeast
A weekly meetup hosted by Recovery Bike Shop (no bike required). Sundays 10 am. The location varies and is announced on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/recoverybikeshop/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RecoveryBikeShop) the day before the get-togethers. This is a great way to discover all the little nooks and crannies around Northeast Minneapolis. Treats from local businesses provided, but bring your own coffee.
Find out more »New Year’s Eve family skate party
Monday, Dec. 30, 4-6 pm, Windom Park, 2251 Hayes St. NE. Free. Ages 5 and older. Celebrate the last night of the year a day early with popcorn, lemonade, music and a fire pit with a s’mores station. Loaner skates and sleds will be available. Registration not required.
Find out more »January 2025
Brew & Build: Installing security & alarm systems
Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, 11 am-12 pm, Minnesota Tool Library — NE Minneapolis Branch, 1620 Central Ave. NE #126. Join the tool library for coffee and learn about home security options. Security systems and surveillance cameras serve a broader purpose than deterring and detecting break-ins. They can alert you to home safety events even when you're away, such as fires, carbon monoxide alarms, water leaks, furnace malfunctions that could lead to frozen or burst pipes as well as unusual activity…
Find out more »Network: A River Connected at MWMO
Victoria Bradford Styrbicki’s collection of hand-crafted fishing nets, photos, and video is now on display at the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization’s Stormwater Park and Learning Center. The artist will be on hand to host visitors and talk about her work, 10 am-3 pm on Mondays, Oct. 21, Nov. 4, Dec. 16 and Jan. 6, 2025. You can view her work anytime between 9 am and 3 pm, Monday-Thursday. Ring the doorbell for admission. MWMO, 2522 Marshall St. NE.
Find out more »Vital Living classes: Caregiver support
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St NE. Caregiver Support Groups: Every Tuesday, 2-3 pm via Zoom. Discuss the challenges, the frustrations, and the joys of caregiving. Caregiver Support Groups are here to help. In these supportive environments you can get connected to the community resources you need, meet and support other people with similar experiences, Llarn self-care strategies and coping techniques, vent, share your personal experiences, and leave feeling better for it. Attendance is open to any adult 18+…
Find out more »Vital Living Book Club: “Sophie Go’s Lonely-Hearts Club”
Saturday, Jan. 11, 9-10 am. This month’s book is "Sophie Go's Lonely-Hearts Club" by Roselle Lim. To register and receive the Zoom link for this statewide book club: 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org
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