Open House at Immaculate Conception Catholic School, Columbia Heights, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 5:30-7 pm. Tour the award-winning preschool-grade 8 school, meet teachers and learn about “Personalized Learning.” Special presentation by Principal Jane Bona at 6 pm. Tuition assistance is available. All are welcome at ICS, 4030 Jackson St. NE. Info: Mary Beth, 763-788-9062 ext. 203, ICCSonline.org.
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Spaghetti Dinner and Book Fair at IC
Spaghetti Dinner and Book Fair at Immaculate Conception Catholic School, Columbia Heights. All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner, $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 students. Friday, Jan. 24, 4-7 pm. To go meals available. Scholastic Book Fair in the school auditorium, Jan. 24-31. Call or check website for hours. Info: 4030 Jackson St. NE, ICCSonline.org, 763-788-9065.
An Advent-Themed Organ Recital on the “O Antiphons”
Sunday, Dec. 22, 5:30 pm, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave., organist Samuel Backman will present a 45 minute Advent-themed organ recital and meditation based on the “O Antiphons.” The program will consist of organ works by Flor Peeters, Jehan Alain, Johannes Brahms, J.S. Bach, Alexander Guilmant, Andrew Carter, and Gerard Bunk. Admission is free and there is ample parking. Info: ourholycross.org, facebook.com/holycrossNEMPLS.
Cookie Walk at Community UMC
It’s time for Community United Methodist Church’s annual Christmas Cookie Walk, Saturday, Dec. 14, 9 am-12 pm. They also have a Santa Shoppe for all children of the community and shoppers at the Cookie Walk. The kids will be allowed to choose one item for each parent/guardian for free, and kids are invited to decorate a cookie and make a Christmas ornament. 950 Gould Ave. NE, Columbia Heights.
Christmas Brunch at St. Cyril’s
Christmas brunch buffet in St. Cyril’s Church basement, handicap accessible, 1301, 2nd St. NE. Sunday, Dec. 8, 8 am-1 pm. Menu includes: eggs, sausage, pancakes, baked chicken, rice, mac and cheese, hominy (Ecuadorian dish), and salad. They will also have drinks: punch, orange juice, soda, water, and coffee. $10 all you can eat, $6 children 5-12, under 5 eat free. All are welcome.
Holy Cross Christmas Craft and Bake Sale
Christmas Craft and Bake Sale presented by the Holy Cross Council of Catholic Women, Kolbe Hall, 17th and 4th St. NE. Event features delicious treats, handmade crafts and refreshments. Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 am-6 pm: sloppy joes, hot dogs, and cookies. Sunday, Dec. 8, 8 am-1 pm: rolls and coffee. Also featured: St. Nicholas Square Christmas Village Display and Knights of Columbus Christmas Cards. All are welcome.
Christmas Bake, Craft, and Pierogi sale
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish invites you to the annual Bake, Craft, and Pierogi sale Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 am-1 pm. The event will take place at the Pulaski Auditorium, 2114, 5th St. NE. All are invited and welcome.
St. Timothy’s Holiday Bake and Craft Sale
St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 825, 51st Ave. NE, Columbia Heights, will hold its annual Bake and Craft Sale from 9 am-2 pm on Saturday, Dec. 7. Lunch will also be served from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. They will have a large variety of baked goods and crafts available, including lefse and krumkake. All are welcome. Any questions call 763-571-9721.
Hunting the King’s Son: Dramatic Retelling of Jesus’ Birth
Thursday and Friday, Nov. 14 and 15, 7:15 pm, First Lutheran Church of Columbia Heights, 1555 40th Ave. NE. This event is free and open to the public. Hunting the King’s Son is a dramatic retelling of Mad King Herod, the ancient King of Israel, and his paranoid quest to find and destroy Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Along the way we meet three Wise Men and a host of characters who all play a part in helping Jesus, Mary and Joseph escape.
St. Boniface Christmas Bazaar
St. Boniface Council of Catholic Women Christmas Bazaar will be held Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 am-2 pm, 629 2nd St. NE. Enjoy their wonderful bake sale, craft items, wine/spirits wheel, lollipop tree and their rummage sale. Vendors: Avon, Tupperware, Party Lite. They will be having their famous roast beef sandwiches, raffles and much more. Elevator access. Info: 612-670-7145.