Wednesday evening, Sept. 7, local artists, neighborhood organizers, and concerned citizens will be gathering to protest the ongoing water and air pollution plaguing North and Northeast Minneapolis along the Upper Mississippi River. To highlight the experience of living with heavy industrial polluters and expose community concerns, the band Poliça and local experiential company, Manufacture, are hosting a music and performance event along the shore of the Mississippi River. Rain or shine, the Lowry Bridge Peaceful Procession starts at 6 p.m. Meet on the Northside of the Lowry Bridge on Lowry Avenue North and North 2nd St. Bring signs reading “Danger LEAD Air,” “Clean Air Now,” etc. Extra signs will be provided. Picnic dinner and conversation starts at 7 p.m. at 2204 Marshall St. NE. BYOF and BYOD (bring your own food and drink.) The Anchor Fish and Chips food truck will be selling food but there will be no food or drink provided. Also bring a blanket or lawn chair, and mosquito spray. Music starts at 8 p.m. by Poliça on the Mississippi River. Event ends at 10 p.m. Follow the event on social media with, @dangerleadair, @thisispolica and #environmentaljustice.
Events
Columbia Heights Public Library Fall Programs
Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE, will offer the following children and teen programs this fall. Storytime, Sept. 12 to Nov. 15. Join them for songs, books, rhymes and fun. No registration required. Toddler storytime (geared toward ages 18 months to 3 years) Mondays, 10:30-10:50 a.m. Preschool storytime (Geared toward ages 3 to 5) Tuesdays, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Baby Read, Baby Grow, Thursdays, Sept. 15-Nov. 17, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Baby Read, Baby Grow is a program for infants ages birth to 24 months and their parents and caregivers.
LEGO Club, second Thursday of each month, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Do you love all things LEGO? Come to the library after school for a LEGO building program. They will provide the LEGO bricks, you bring the imagination. For grades K-6. Registration not required.
Maker Club, last Wednesday of each month, Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 30, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Calling all tinkerers, creators and crafters! Join the library after school for STEAM related projects. For grades K-5. Registration not required.
Fandom Club, third Tuesday of each month, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 22. 4:00-5:30 p.m. Do you love anime? Doctor Who? Divergent? Something else entirely? Come geek out with other fans and wear your fandom like a badge. Enjoy trivia, games, and crafts. Grades 6-12. No registration required.
4-H Tech Wizards, Tuesdays, Sept. 13-Nov. 29, 4-6 p.m. Tech Wizards is a free program that engages youth in small group mentoring around technology and STEM concepts. Grades 5-8. Registration required. For more information visit, http://www.ci.columbia-heights.mn.us/index.aspx?nid=127.