A free and open writing workshop for those interested in writing and reading about chronic illness, Friday, Feb. 28, 11 am-2 pm, Northeast Library, 2200 Central Ave. NE. Info and RSVP: MplsWritingWorkshops@gmail.com.
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HeightsNext: Pet Beds Workshop
A cold night on cold concrete is no one’s idea of a great evening, yet this is the reality for many of our furry friends when they find themselves in an animal shelter. For all the love, safety and care they receive from the amazing staff in these shelters, the one thing they often lack is somewhere soft and warm to sleep. And this is where you come in. Come to the Columbia Heights Library with any fleeces, sweaters, blankets, fabric, etc. It’s time to make some pet beds to help our “furkids” stay happy and warm as they wait for that perfect family. Help them construct literal clouds of love for these little souls that bring so much joy and comfort. If you are unable to make it, you can still give a virtual hug to our little furry friends by dropping the materials off at the library anytime before the event. Saturday, Dec. 8, 1-3 pm, Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. Info: HeightsNext.org.
St. Anthony Community Theater Workshops
Three local performance professionals will be leading workshops aimed at budding and experienced performers of all ages. Jan Campbell will be teaching two dance workshops, one for children aged 8-13 on Sunday, Jan. 22, the other for adults aged 14+ on Sunday, Jan. 29. Both workshops will focus on dance for musical theatre performers, all levels welcome.
Kelly Regan will be teaching a stage combat workshop for children ages 8-13 on Sunday, Feb. 19, and another for participants ages 14+ on Sunday, Feb. 26. These workshops will focus on the masking and choreography of stage combat, with a strong focus on safety. Both hand to hand and weapons training are included.
There will also be an improvisation workshop taught by Nathan Weingarden for kids 8-13 on Sunday, Feb. 19 and one for adults 14+ on Thursday, March 2nd. These workshops provide a unique opportunity to learn some special performance skills from local artists and meet other performers in the St. Anthony area.
SACT workshops will all take place at the St. Anthony Community Services building, 3301 Silver Lake Rd. NE Ste B. Dance and Stage Combat will go from 1-2:30 p.m. and Improv will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. The cost is $20. ($35. for the second member of a family and $50. for three or more family members.) To register, go to sactheater.org and click on “register for workshops.” Payments are cash or check and will be accepted at the door.
Beat the flu, plus funny holiday stress stories workshop
There will be a workshop on boosting your immune system and reducing holiday stress led by Dr. Tracie Fowler, Monday, Dec. 5, 6 p.m. at Ambiente Gallerie, 505 1st Ave. NE. This event is free to the public. For more information visit, Ambientegallerie.com.