Past Events
February 2022
February Vital Living Classes at ESNS
Ongoing Support Groups: Via Zoom, The East Side Caregiver Support Groups can connect you to the community resources you need, help you meet and support other people with similar experiences, teach self-care strategies and coping techniques and allow you to vent, share your personal experiences, and leave feeling better for it. Attendance is open to any adult 18+ years of age who is a caregiver for an older adult. First time participants will need to request a link and password…
Find out more »Is it time to remove some Twin CIties dams and restore the Mississippi River Gorge?
In 2022, the Army Corps of Engineers will begin studying the future of two Twin Cities locks and dams: Lower St. Anthony Falls and Lock and Dam No. 1 (the "Ford dam"). One potential future outcome is removal of these dams and restoration of the Mississippi River Gorge. This presentation will explain what will be studied, potential pros and cons of dam removal, and what to expect from the Army Corps process. There will be plenty of time for Q&A…
Find out more »Cancer and the Environment listening session
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is conducting research into how best to communicate with Minnesotans about possible exposures to hazardous substances in the environment, and concerns about links between toxic chemicals and cancer. MDH seeks neighbors who may have concerns about, or experience with, cancer in a community and possible connections to the environment. MDH values your insights and experiences and would be grateful for the opportunity to learn from you. You are being invited to attend a 60-90-minute…
Find out more »March 2022
People’s Climate and Equity Plan
On Wednesday, March 23, 6:30-8:30 pm, MN350 will be hosting a free Zoom event to unveil the Just Transition Fund Coalition's People's Climate and Equity Plan, which the Coalition will propose to the Minneapolis City Council. Learn about the plan and what you can do to support it in Northeast. All are welcome to attend. Sign up at mn350.org/events/climate-and-equity-in-minneapolis-launch-event/. Info: info@MN350.org or 612-440-5350.
Find out more »Resilient Yards Spring Workshops
Registration is open for Blue Thumb’s Resilient Yards workshops to help home gardeners meet the challenges of climate change. There are two main workshops: Resilient Yards and Pollinator Lawns (also called Turf Alternatives). For both, registrants will be encouraged to watch an online presentation before the workshop. This “homework” prepares participants to get the best from the virtual workshop with experts. Resilient Yards covers resilience, site assessment, rain gardens, native planting, designing with trees and shrubs, turf alternatives, and other…
Find out more »May 2022
“A Northeast Passage” on YouTube
Captured over the last four months of 2020, this documentary is a look back at the tumultuous and historic events of the year, filtered through the lens of the Northeast Minneapolis Community. This movie started as a conversation over beers on a porch on 13th Avenue. By the end of the night, when the Hamms had run dry, the decision had been made to commit. An official selection of Twin Cities Film Fest 2021, North x North International Film Festival…
Find out more »Livable Lowry workshop
Join Hennepin County project staff on Wednesday, May 11, 6-8 pm for the Livable Lowry–Lowry Avenue reconstruction virtual public workshop to learn more about the design layout concepts for the 1.7-mile corridor. This virtual workshop will be hosted via Zoom at bit.ly/LivableLowry with interpretation in English and Spanish, and participation is welcomed in both languages. Visit the project website at hennepin.us/livable-lowry for more information, upcoming events and announcements, and to sign up for email updates.
Find out more »Free family-focused webinars May-August
The University of Minnesota Extension webinars listed below are virtual and free. Follow links for each dynamic series to learn more about dates, times, and registration. Family-friendly earth care: Learn how to take action for global health and wellness including how to support pollinators in your backyard and ways to forage in Minnesota woodlands. Tuesday, May 24-Thursday, May 26. z.umn.edu/earthcare Finding balance: While life is never certain, the last couple of years have stressed families and communities. Learn about how…
Find out more »June 2022
Hennepin & First concept listening session
Hennepin County has developed a recommended roadway concept for Hennepin and First avenues (County Road 52) between Main and 8th streets in Northeast Minneapolis based on the feedback received in the last year. A third virtual listening session will be held Tuesday, June 7, 6-8 pm to review this recommended concept and learn more about next steps. To register, go to https://www.hennepin.us/Hennepin-and-first and click the registration button.
Find out more »Vital Living support groups
East Side Neighborhood Services' Caregiver Support Groups meet via Zoom twice in June. In these supportive environments you can: get connected to the community resources you need, meet and support other people with similar experiences, learn self-care strategies and coping techniques, vent, share your personal experiences. Attendance is open to any adult 18+ years of age who is a caregiver for an older adult. First-time participants will need to request a link and password to enter the calls. Contact Shay…
Find out more »July 2022
Columbia Heights candidate forum online
The League of Women Voters ABC will host a forum for Columbia Heights candidates running in the Primary Election. The forum takes place Monday, July 18, in the Columbia Heights City Council Chambers, 590 40th Ave. NE. No live audience will be in attendance; Meet the Candidates will be taped for multiple cable showings and will be available anytime online. Watch online at https://www.columbiaheightsmn.gov/government/channel_16_streaming.php or on cable channel 16. Submit your questions by July 15 here: https://my.lwv.org/minnesota/anoka-blaine-coon-rapids-area/meet-candidates-forums-2022. Schedule of events:…
Find out more »August 2022
Apply to Extension Master Gardener volunteer program
Apply now through Oct. 1 to become a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteer. The University of Minnesota has trained thousands of Master Gardeners; each year, they contribute more than 140,000 hours of service in Minnesota communities. This year, the training will be all online and spread out over 14 weeks, making the program more student-friendly than ever. To become a Master Gardener, individuals commit to complete online training and 50 hours of volunteering in the first year. After…
Find out more »September 2022
U of M free family-focused webinars
The University of Minnesota Extension Center for Family Development is facilitating webinars, providing information and resources for families and those who serve families to make informed decisions leading to greater health, resilience, and well-being. All webinars are virtual and free. Finding balance: While life is never certain, the last couple of years have stressed our families and communities. Explore the ‘mental health pandemic” and how to respond; identify tips and tools for family caregiving, and learn how to manage your…
Find out more »Our Time: In conversation with original Broadway company members of Merrily We Roll Along
Theater Latté Da announced a special online panel discussion–Our Time: In conversation with the original Broadway company members of "Merrily We Roll Along Monday, Sept. 19, 7 pm. Host Phillip Gainsley will be joined by original cast members Ann Morrison, Jim Walton, and Abby Pogrebin, along with conductor Paul Gemignani, Thomas Z. Shepard, producer of the original cast recording, and Theater Latté Da Artistic Director Peter Rothstein to reflect on the show and their experiences with the Broadway production. The event will…
Find out more »CHPS Board of Education Candidate Forum
Columbia Heights Public Schools’ Teacher’s Union Local 710 will sponsor a candidate forum for positions on the Columbia Heights Board of Education on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 5:30-7 pm in the Community Room in the District Center. The six people running for the three separate four-year terms were invited to participate. They are Julie Houle, Nate Lourey, Jessica Medearis, Laura Jean Palmer (current member), Israel Tobon and Brenna Zeimet (current member). The public is welcome to attend the forum in person…
Find out more »October 2022
Free solar information sessions
Nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors (SUN), Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light, and Cook County Local Energy Project recently launched the Twin Cities Solar Area Co-op to help Minneapolis and Saint Paul area residents go solar. The co-op will host two upcoming free solar information sessions on Tuesdays, Oct. 25 and Dec. 6, 6:30 pm. Sessions are online; register here https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/event/. The co-op is free to join and members will also have the opportunity to take advantage of the solar tax…
Find out more »January 2023
Free family-focused webinars, Jan.-April
University of Minnesota Extension will present a series of webinars to support families and those who serve families in making informed decisions that lead to greater health, resilience and well-being. All webinars are virtual and free. More more information about the series at: https://z.umn.edu/ExtFamWebinars2023Jan-Apr. Follow links for each series to learn more about topics, dates, times and registration. Charlas en Español (Talks in Spanish): El Centro de Desarrollo de la Familia de Extensión de la Universidad de Minnesota con el…
Find out more »NAMI adds Hearts + Minds program
NAMI Minnesota is launching a new initiative. Hearts+Minds is a free wellness program designed to educate and empower individuals to manage their mental and physical health. People from all over Minnesota can participate online from Tuesday, Jan. 31 to Tuesday, Feb. 28, (every week for five sessions), 3-4:30 pm. Hearts+Minds uses the Zoom format. You will need a computer or tablet with a camera and high-speed internet. Register as soon as possible at namimn.org/event/heartsminds.
Find out more »February 2023
Registration open for Blue Thumb classes
Learn about resilient yards and shorelines, pollinator plantings and pollinator lawns from Blue Thumb, coordinated by Metro Blooms. Resilient yards workshops give participants the skills to create their own rain gardens, native plantings, pollinator habitat and more. They offer a free online learning series and live virtual workshops. Live virtual workshops, $15. Scholarships are available upon request, no questions asked. Visit bluethumb.org/events/ or call 651-699-2426. New this year, all registrants who sign up for a free online learning series or…
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