Drive thru-community dinners, the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month through the end of 2021, at Community United Methodist Church, 950 Gould Ave. NE. Meals are free, good will donations accepted. Pick-up is from 5:30-6:30 pm. The church is located behind the Heights Theater. Info: communitymethodistchurch.org, 763-788-9009. No sign-up required.
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Free virtual Alzheimer’s conference
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host a free virtual Alzheimer’s educational conference, specifically for Minnesota residents, on Tuesday, March 16. The conference is part of AFA’s Educating America Tour. Leading medical, dementia care and elder law experts, a couple of whom are from Minnesota, will discuss a variety of Alzheimer’s-related topics including long term care and legal planning, how mindfulness can help with family caregiving, and caregiver tips and strategies. Attendees will learn about research, resources, and valuable programs and services. There will also be a performance by Minnesota’s Giving Voice Chorus. The conference will be held 10 am-12:30 pm CST. View the agenda and register at https://alzfdn.org/event/educating-america-tour-minnesota-2/. This provides a link to the virtual conference.
Free Nail Clippings for Cats and Kittens
Feline Rescue, Inc. offers free nail clippings for cats and kittens at monthly “Cat Claw Clipping Clinics” on the first Sunday each month. For their safety, all cats must be transported in carriers. Free parking in the Lunds parking ramp. Chuck & Don’s, 335 Central Ave. SE, 1-2:30 pm, Sunday, Feb. 2 and March 1. Free; donations for the care of the shelter and foster cats are appreciated. No signups, just drop in at the dates and times designated. Contact: Marie Metzke, marie.metzke@felineresue.org.
Twin Cities Record Show
Saturday, Jan. 18, 12-4 pm, free admission, Able Brewery and Seedhouse, 1121 Quincy St. NE. Record albums, 45 RPM records and music memorabilia for sale. Info: Tim Schloe, 651-373-0065, twincitiesrecordshow@gmail.com, twincitiesrecordshow.com.
Twin Cities Record Show
The Twin Cities Record Show takes place on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 12-4 pm at Able Brewery & Seedhouse, 1121 Quincy St. NE., free admission. The show will feature 20 tables full of record albums, 45 RPM records, CDs and music memorabilia. Info: Tim Schloe, 651-373-0065, twincitiesrecordshow@gmail.com, twincitiesrecordshow.com.
8th Annual Farm to School Community BBQ
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 4:30-7 pm. (Rain date: Thursday, Sept. 19.) MPS Culinary Center, 812 Plymouth Ave. N. Celebrate and learn about local food in the school district and community. Everyone is welcome. This free event will include delicious local foods, family-friendly activities, farm animals, a corn shucking contest and more.
Columbia Heights Public Schools Offers Summer Meal Program
Columbia Heights Public Schools (CHPS) is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all enrolled children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, on a first-come, first-serve basis, at the following sites, times and dates/days during the summer as follows:
Columbia Heights High School: 1400 49th Ave. NE, Monday-Friday, June 11-Aug. 29*, Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 am, Lunch: Noon-12:55 pm.
Highland Elementary: 1500 49th Ave. NE, Monday-Friday, June 11-28*, Breakfast: 7:30-8:05 am.
Columbia Academy: 900 49th Ave. NE, Monday-Friday, June 11-28*, Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 am,
Lunch: 11:15 am-12:40 pm.
Valley View Elementary: 800 49th Ave. NE, Monday-Friday, June 11-28*, Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 am, Lunch: 10:35 am-Noon.
Family Center: 1440 49th Ave. NE, Monday-Friday, June 11-Aug. 29*, Snack: 4-5 pm.
Metro Heights ALC: 7122 University Ave. NE, Fridley, Monday-Friday, June 11-July 26**, Breakfast: 9:07-9:21 am, Lunch: 12:11-12:41 pm.
Closed Dates: *Closed July 4, **Closed July 1-5.
Info: contact the CHPS Food Services Manager, 763-528-4527.
Free Eye Screening at Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
Did you know that five percent of all children develop Amblyopia, a treatable disorder that can result in permanently reduced vision when not addressed at an early age? The Minneapolis Northeast Lions Club will offer a free eye screening to children ages 6 months to 6 years old at this year’s Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast. Join them Sunday, April 28, from 9 am-1 pm at the NE Armory and Community Center, 1025 Broadway St. NE. Tickets are sold in advance and at the door.
Free Community Dinner at St. Timothy’s
St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 825 51st Ave. NE, Columbia Heights will serve a free community dinner on Tuesday, April 9, 5:30-6:30 pm. This month’s dinner will include sloppy joes, green beans, orange tapioca salad, and cookies for dessert. All are welcome. St. Timothy’s serves a free community dinner on the second Tuesday of each month. For more information call 763-571-9721.
Free meal on Thursdays at Living Hope Ministries
Living Hope Ministries, 1737 Adams St. NE, will serve a free, warm, and nutritious meal served every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 pm. Call 612-789-2244 with questions.