Make-an-Offer Sale and Bake Sale, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 9 am-7:30 pm. Thursday, Oct. 17, 9 am-3 pm. $5 Bag Sale starts at 2 pm on Thursday. Coffee and cookies will be served both days. 2655, 5th St. NW, New Brighton, 651-633-9615, salem-covenant.church.
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St. Boniface 30th Annual German Dinner
St. Boniface Catholic Church, 629 2nd St. NE., will hold its 30th Annual German Dinner, Sunday, Oct. 13, 11 am-2 pm following a 10 am Polka Mass featuring the Rod Cerar Orchestra, who will also perform for dinner dancing. The authentic German menu includes roast pork, potato dumplings, sauerkraut, red cabbage and dessert. A silent auction will be held. Take out orders will be available. Handicap accessible. Cost $13/adults or 2 for $25, $5/children 12 and under. Info: 612-379-2761.
Organ Recital
Sunday, Sept. 22, 2 pm, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 4030 Jackson St. NE, Columbia Heights. Organist: Dr. Ray Bannon, I.C. director of music and liturgy. Featuring J.S. Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, and works by Sorge, Pachelbel, Buxtehude, Piet Post, and Franck. Guest artist Stacey Hendren (trumpet) will perform music by Purcell and Hovhaness. Reception will follow. Free-will offering will be taken to benefit organ repair and maintenance. Info: 763-788-9062, parish.iccsonline.org/news/ic-church-organ-recital.
Rummage Sale at CUMC
Annual Fall Rummage Sale at Community United Methodist Church of Columbia Heights will be held Thursday and Friday, Sept. 19 and 20, 9 am-5 pm and Saturday, Sept. 21, 9 am-1 pm. Event includes a community boutique, bake sale and crafts. Low cost food and beverages served at all times. 950 Gould Ave. NE, behind the Heights Theater on Central Ave. NE. Info: communitymethodistchurch.org. Handicapped Accessible.
Clean up at Sullivan Lake Park
St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 825, 51st Ave. NE, Columbia Heights will host a clean up at Sullivan Lake Park, 800 block of 51st Ave. in Columbia Heights, Sunday, Sept. 8. They will gather at 11 am. Gloves, bags, and grabbers will be provided. They will also provide snacks and beverages. Info: 763-571-9721, sttimothys-elca.org.
Oak Hill Baptist Church Shares Memories as Building Closes
The members of Oak Hill Baptist Church invite the community to join them in celebrating the history of their current building and ministries and the former Oakwood Elementary School on Sunday, Sept. 8. It is anticipated that the building and property, located at 4141 University Ave. NE, will be purchased this fall by Prodeo Academy, a well-regarded charter school. Oak Hill Baptist’s ministry will continue in a local site, still to be determined.
Celebration Sunday will begin with a service from 1-2:30 pm. Afterward, cake and coffee will be served, and tours of the building will be provided until 4 pm. Among other memories being shared, past pastors will participate in the activities of the day. Former church members and students of Oakwood Elementary School are welcome to join the celebration and share memories during the event. Info: David Briley, 612-865-6762, briley@pro-ns.net.
Gustavus Adolphus Church Events
Children’s Musical, “What’s Up Zak?”: presented at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, 27th and Johnson St. NE, Friday, Aug. 23 and Sunday, Aug. 25, 7 pm each night. Free admission, free-will offering received.
The Northeast Chorale: a community choir for high school students and adults directed by Phil Holzman, will begin its fall season of rehearsals on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 6:30 pm at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church. This fall’s program will be “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in Concert,” with three concerts to be presented the weekend before Thanksgiving. Rehearsals every Tuesday evening. Participation fee: $25 for adults and $10 for students. Info: 612-440-SING (7464).
Saints Cyril and Methodius Church Festival
Saints Cyril and Methodius Church, 1315 2nd St NE, will host their annual Church Festival Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 am-9 pm. They will have a soccer tournament, volleyball tournament, Ecuadorian food, kids’ games, beer wagon, ice cream and traditional dance performance. Sunday Aug. 18, 11:30 am-4 pm. Mass at 9 am in English and at 10:30 am in Spanish. There will be food and prizes with a raffle drawing at 4 pm. Info: 612-379-9736.
Family Vacation Bible School: To Mars and Beyond
First Lutheran Church, 1555 40th Ave. NE, Columbia Heights. Monday, June 17-Friday, June 21. Dinner for the whole family at 5 pm, and program 5:45-7:45 pm. Blast off with the first VBS to land on Mars. To Mars and Beyond will help kids and families discover the wonders of God’s universe. Together, parents and kids will become voyagers on a journey through space, exploring where God’s power can take them. Cost: $10/person, scholarships available. For more information or to register, visit flcch.org or call 763-788-9653.
Friday, June 21, 8 pm: Star Party with Mike Lynch. Meet for a bonfire and s’mores in the church courtyard, followed by a star-watching party with Astronomer Mike Lynch. Free to all.
Plant Sale at Mt. Carmel Church
“Plants-a-Plenty,” annual plant sale benefiting Mt. Carmel Child Care Center at Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, 1701 St. Anthony Pkwy. Wednesday, May 15, 12-7 pm; Thursday, May 16, 9 am-7 pm; and Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18, 9 am-3 pm.