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Unite + Fight: 7th Annual Charity Boxing Event

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Uppercut Boxing Gym, 1324 Quincy, St. NE. Saturday, March 9. Doors: 5:30 pm, Event: 7 pm. $30 general, $60 VIP reserved seats. Tickets available for purchase at Uppercut and Central Ave Liquors, cash only.

Unite + Fight is a charity boxing event where police officers, firefighters, and paramedics fight for a fellow first responder in crisis. Every year, nearly 50 public servants from metro area departments, from fire departments in Minneapolis and Monticello to police departments in Brooklyn Park and St. Paul, compete to raise money for a selected recipient who is nominated by their peers. The 2019 beneficiary is Officer Emily Krob of Brooklyn Park Police Department.

Last October, Krob was diagnosed with rhabdomysarcoma, a cancer of the soft tissue that is rare in adults. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy. Additional treatment will consist of radiation and surgery, lasting at least one year. As a result of her treatment, she has been placed on medical leave from the job she loves.

Krob’s co-workers are stepping up to support her in this event.  Nearly one-third of the fights will feature police officers from Brooklyn Park. Krob is no stranger to Unite + Fight. In 2013 and 2015, she stepped into the ring to fight for St. Paul first responders, a testament of her tough, selfless nature.

Krob’s story, including highlights of her fights as well as the history of Unite + Fight, is featured in a video that’s going viral on Facebook. The video features dramatic opening and closing sequences narrated by local broadcaster Jason DeRusha with Unite + Fight boxers Steph Johnson of Minneapolis Fire Department and Todd Ewing of Brooklyn Park Police Department. See the video on the Unite + Fight Facebook page: facebook.com/uniteandfight2019/.

The popular event is hosted at Uppercut Boxing Gym and regularly draws a crowd of more than 1,000 people. Unite + Fight 2018 will feature two dozen amateur boxing matches; a cash bar sponsored by Central Avenue Liquors, Skaalven Distillery, and Fulton Brewery; and food prepared by Chowgirls Killer Catering and served by North Star Roller Derby girls. Additional sponsors include Upper Midwest Golden Gloves, Monticello Lion’s Club, Minneapolis Police Federation, Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed Beef, and Gerhard’s Brats.

Community United Methodist Cookie Walk

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Each year over 100 different kinds of cookies are available. Everything from ethnic treats such as krumkake, lefsa, and spritz, to traditional thumb prints and decorated sugar cookies, to no-bake cookies like Christmas wreaths and date balls, and everything in-between, including some candies. The money raised at the Cookie Walk goes to mission projects of the United Methodist Women.

The 2018 Cookie Walk will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15, 9 am-12 pm at Community United Methodist Church, 950 Gould Ave NE, Columbia Heights. Pre-orders are accepted by calling the church at 763-788-9009. Pre-orders are priced at $9.50 per lb., as are pre-packaged, decorated 1-lb. boxes. Otherwise the price for the cookies is $9 per pound with some specialty items priced by the piece.

Sauerkraut Supper and Quilt Raffle

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Grace Lutheran Church, 1500 6th St. NE, will have their annual Sauerkraut Supper and Quilt Raffle on Saturday, Nov. 3 with seatings at 4 pm and 5:30 pm. Join them for pork tenderloin, sauerkraut, rutabagas, potatoes and more. A vegetarian option will be available. The tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12, with children under 5 free. A family ticket is available for $40 with a two adult limit. The entrance doors for the supper are on the 6th St. side door #2 or the 5th St. side door #3. Call 612-788-2444 or go to gracenempls.org/supper to reserve tickets.

Bottineau Neighborhood Association’s Silent Auction

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Bottineau Neighborhood’s third Annual Silent Auction, “California Dreamin’,” will take place during open studios Friday, Nov. 2, 5-10 pm; Saturday, Nov. 3, 12-8 pm; and Sunday, Nov. 4, 12-5 pm. All proceeds go to Homework Helper and Air Pollution Cancer and Asthma Study.
Bid On: Florence Hill Print, Har Mar Superstar Tickets (sold out show), Ollu Dog Wash, Gail Grabow Jewelry, River Liquor’s Wine Basket, Stinson Wine, Beer and Spirits Beer Basket, JAX Cafe, Gasthof, Eastside Food Coop, Dona Kos Painting, Strider Bike and Helmet, Cirque Du Soleil, Jeff DunHam, Timberwolves vs. Rockets-Magic, Patricia Canney Painting, Marina’s Deli, Susan Opitz Painting, WWE Smackdown Tickets, Malcom Potek Glass Blowing Classes, NE Fitness, Northeast RiverKeepers River Ride, Balance Bodywork, Liz Novotny Realty Beer Stash, Everything Jewelry, Market BBQ, Antiquified Collectibles Basket, and more. Special thanks to Packaging Corporation of America.
Contact BNA to donate, 612-367-7262. California Building, 2205 California St. NE, #107.

Northeast Senior Services Fall Fundraising Dinner

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Eat great comfort food at Northeast Senior Services’ annual Fall Fundraising Dinner. Friday, Oct. 5, 4:30-7 pm at Faith United Methodist Church, 2708 33rd Ave. NE, St. Anthony Village. The three-course dinner, silent auction, door prizes and entertainment funds support services for seniors in Northeast Minneapolis, Columbia Heights, New Brighton and Saint Anthony. To purchase tickets or request a ride call 612-781-5096. Tickets are $15 for adults and $40 for a family. Tickets can be purchased at the door. If you are unable to attend, donations can be made online through GiveMN or mailed to Northeast Senior Services, 900 42nd Ave. NE #317, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421.

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Columbia Heights Library Foundation

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The Columbia Heights Public Library Foundation will host its annual library fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 4:30-7 pm, Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE, Columbia Heights. Tickets cost $8 for adults (13 and up), $5 for children (5 to 12). All proceeds support the Columbia Heights Public Library’s programs and services funded by the Columbia Heights Public Library Foundation. This year’s event will feature the musical talent of Tara Brueske on piano. Dinner includes spaghetti with meat sauce courtesy of Tasty Pizza, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. Tickets will be sold at the door. The Columbia Heights Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.

Run Like REL Dream 5K and Kid’s Race

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RLR’s 2nd annual Start with a Dream 5K & Kid’s Race will take place Saturday, Aug. 18. This unique event will be fun for all ages, so get your entire family together to run, walk or jog for an amazing cause. Dog and stroller friendly. They promise a great time and awesome swag. Father Hennepin Park, 420 SE Main St. 5K Start: 9 am. Kid’s Run (1/2 mile, free, ages 4-13) start: 8:30 am. All children must be registered before start of race. Post-Race Party: 10-11 am. Register and learn more at runlikerel.com. Awards: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals. All 5K participants receive a t-shirt; all kid race participants awarded medals. Live DJ, photography/photo backdrop on site. All event proceeds benefit RLR’s youth programs and founding scholarship fund efforts to help close the Twin Cities’ high school achievement gap.

Toy Drive and Sale

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The Neighborhood Children’s House is collecting gently used toys and books that another child might love. The drop site hours at 2510 Cleveland St. NE are Tuesday, June 19, Wednesday, June 20 from 6-7:30 pm, and Friday, June 22 from 9 am-noon. The toy sale will be held on Saturday, June 23 from 8 am-1 pm. Proceeds will be divided between the Children’s Youth Ministries, the Neighborhood Children’s House preschool, and the Ellen DeGeneres Wild Life Fund. An African environment will be set up for children to learn more about Mountain Gorillas. Questions may be directed to alisonhennen@yahoo.com.

SANBE Foundation School Supplies Fundraiser

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St. Anthony New Brighton Education Foundation (SANBE) School Supplies Fundraiser for students entering K-8 for the 2018-2019 school year. SANBE will provide you and your family with cost-effective, high-quality, name brand school supplies and at the same time, raise funds for their organization. SANBE’s mission is to provide additional financial support for teachers and staff in the form of grants that bring creative programs and innovative methodologies to the classroom. School Supply boxes are delivered directly to your home. Order now through June 15. Info: sanbefoundation@gmail.com or sanbefoundation.org.

Wilshire Park: bit.ly/SANBESchoolSupplies2018WP.

St. Anthony Middle School: bit.ly/SANBESchoolSupplies2018SAMS.

Under the Radar benefit

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Under the Radar is hosting a fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 20. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner service will start at 6:15 p.m. at the Dakota Jazz Club, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. The mission of the Under The Radar Foundation (UTRF) is to open eyes and hearts to those who live “under the radar.” The goal of UTRF is to focus attention on issues which the media has forgotten, while raising funds and generating resources to address those needs. Their focus this year is to help fight hunger in local communities. Barbara Applebaum Portnoy, the Founding Director of UTRF, will recognize East Side Neighborhood Services as one of the recipients of the contributions from this event. The Under The Radar Foundation’s 10 Year Anniversary Celebration will feature music by C.J Chenier and His Red Hot Louisiana Band, and will be emceed by journalist, Don Shelby. Ticket prices range, individual ticket $150, clubside booths $600, dining room side booths $650, and sponsor tables $2000. A special live auction will also be held featuring an original Robert Witman photo from Prince’s first photo shoot, two premier tickets for a sold out Vikings game and dinner with Vikings legend Jim Marshall at J.D. Hoyt’s. Tickets are available at the Dakota box office at 612-332-5299 or at www.dakotacooks.com.

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