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December 2024
Lights of Logan celebration
The Logan Park Neighborhood Association invites residents to the kickoff of its Lights of Logan contest with a celebration at the Logan Park Rec Center, 690 13th Ave. NE, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2-4 pm. A live performance by the Titambe West African Dance Ensemble will be followed by hot chocolate, treats, kids' activities and prizes. This event is free. If you would like to be considered for judging, turn your holiday lights on by 5 pm. The neighborhood will be…
Find out more »Vendors wanted for Nicollet Island markets
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation will host two vendor markets at Nicollet Island, 40 Power St. The Fall Market will take place Sunday, Nov. 17, 10 am-4 pm, and the Winter Market will occur Sunday, Dec. 15, 10 am-4 pm. Bring your own tables, chairs, and linens. Booths will be set up inside a heated pavilion and attached heated tent. Selling packaged food is allowed with the appropriate Minneapolis licenses. Vendor Permit is $35; register at https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mplsparkandrec/activity/search/detail/13329.
Find out more »Polka Time at Murzyn Hall
The Midwest Polka Association invites the community to enjoy a wonderful afternoon of listening and dancing to a popular local polka band, Doctor Kielbasa. The dance will be held on Sunday, December 15 from 1-5 pm at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE. A celebration of December birthdays will happen, as well, so come and enjoy a cupcake with the birthday dancers! Admission is $10 per person. Bar service is available. The dance is open to the public. Info: 763-706-3730.
Find out more »Neighborhood holiday party & potluck
The Lower Northeast Neighborhood Association will hold a holiday party and potluck dinner Monday, Dec. 16, 6:30 pm at the Northeast Recreation Center, 1530 Johnson St. NE. Sign up for the potluck and cookie swap at www.lnena.org/event/holiday-party.
Find out more »Holiday City Tour
The Columbia Heights Holiday City Tour takes place Tuesday, Dec.17, 5-6:45 pm. The Columbia Heights Fire Department, along with special guests, will drive around Columbia Heights with decorated vehicles. Following the tour, participate in holiday festivities at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE: free cocoa, cider, cookies, crafts, games, photo opportunities and more. Sponsored by Magnifi Financial. Southern Anoka Community Assistance (SACA) and Magnifi Financial will collect toy donations for SACA along the route and at Murzyn Hall. See the…
Find out more »Columbia Heights Library Adult Programs
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. For more information, call 763-706-3690 or visit chplmn.org. Registration required for most programs and opens 4 weeks in advance. Conversation Circle: Mondays, 5:30-6:30 pm; Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm; Thursdays, 2-3 pm in December. Conversation Circle is a casual gathering of English-language adult learners who meet at the library to practice their speaking skills in a group setting with help from an English-speaking volunteer. No need to register; just come when you can. Winter Reads:- Cozy…
Find out more »Facilitated caregiver support group
Are you caring for a friend or family member with dementia or any lengthy illness or injury? St. Anthony Community Services will host a monthly in-person facilitated group to provide support and resources for care partners. Amy House, a trained facilitator, has designed this group for care partners of any age. While care partners are meeting, their loved ones will engage in activities in an adjoining classroom with trained Community Services staff. St. Anthony Community Center, 3301 Silver Lake Rd.,…
Find out more »Northeast Community Band holiday concert
The Northeast Community Band will present its annual holiday concert Thursday, Dec. 19, 7 pm at Edison High School, 700 22nd Ave. NE. The free concert will feature a Morton Gould rendition of "Jingle Bells," as well as old favorites such as "Sleigh Ride" and "Auld Lang Syne." Free. The band will hold a raffle for restaurant gift cards; proceeds will go toward the band's Ralph Sowden Memorial Scholarship, which encourages Edison seniors to continue their musical experience after high…
Find out more »Traditional Ukrainian borscht and pyrizhky take-out dinner
St. Michael’s & St. George’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church invites the public to warm the cold winter nights with made-from-scratch borscht (beet soup) and pyrizhky (home-made bread rolls with a creamy potato filling and lightly fried). Take-out dinners are $12 and include a 16-oz bowl of borscht and two pyrizhky. Additional pyrizhky filled with sauteed sauerkraut, cherries or chocolate available for purchase as well as frozen perogies. Fridays, Dec. 6, 13 and 20 from 4:30-6:30 pm. 505 4th St. NE.
Find out more »Holiday Lane at NKB
The Holiday Lane of Northrup King will be open and bringing some light to the shortened days each Saturday in December until the 21. Bring friends and ‘make a day’ of getting lost in the historic building with sugar energy from delicious baked good bites from Blackberry Bakery . Studios will be decked out in festive spirit and you will be able to meet artists and find the types of gifts you CANNOT find browsing the aisles of stores or…
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