Church Events
Ongoing school year - St. Olaf will run the Youth Club (Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. for grades 7-12), after school tutoring by appointment. And religious education for grades 1-12 on Sundays at 9 a.m. with an emphasis on interfaith inclusivity. St. Olaf is located at 2901 Emerson Ave. N. Call 612-529-7726 for info and registration.
Ongoing - North City Church serves a Community Meal at 10:30 a.m. inside Webber Community Center during the school year.
Ongoing Sundays - Corner Church meets at Corner Coffee every Sunday at 10 a.m. For info contact Pastor Rachel at 612-385-4486.
Ongoing Thursdays and Saturdays - New Oil Christian Center Food Give-Away. Every Thurs. and Sat., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh food items, fruits, vegetable, dairy product, meat and non-perishable items. 4021 Thomas Ave. North. Use main entry on Thomas Ave.
Ongoing - After School Tutoring at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Emerson and 29th Aves. Homework help and expert mathematician. 3-6 p.m. Tues. and Wed.; and 3-5 p.m. Mon. and Thurs. To enroll call 612-529-7726.
Ongoing Tuesdays - Climate Change Action Committee at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 2901 Emerson Ave. N. meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Ongoing Sundays - North City Church is hosting weekly community dinners at Webber Park, 4300 Webber Parkway, at 5 p.m. The food is free and everyone is welcome around this big neighborhood table. In addition to the community meal, there is live music, stories, kids’ programming and friendly conversation. Contact: text only 612-439-7432, hello@northcitychurch mpls.com or north citychurchmpls.com for event details.
Ongoing Sundays - Gethsemane Lutheran, 47th and Colfax, hosts a free community lunch every day from Sunday thru Friday at 11:30 a.m. On the second and fourth Sundays of the month you are welcome to take a bag of groceries home with you. Info: 612-521-3575.
Ongoing Tuesdays – Salem Lutheran, 4150 Dupont, hosts free community dinners, curbside pick-up begins at 6 p.m. Two meals per bag. Everyone welcome. Info: 612-521-3644.Community Events
Saturday, 3/8 - Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop, 1:30–3:30 p.m. Loring Schoolyard Gardens 2600 N 44th Ave. Join the Environmental Committee and Community Garden for a hands-on workshop on fruit tree pruning, led by a U of MN Extension educator. Learn pruning techniques and practice on real fruit trees. Tools will be provided.
Friday, 3/21 - West Broadway Business and Area Coalition’s Annual Fundraising Gala at the Capri and promises a night of comedy, music and community, all for a good cause. Hosted by Sheletta Brundidge, and featuring a performance by Fanaka Nation, the evening is dedicated to “celebrating progress” and “amplifying voices that inspire.” Tickets are $65, and available at westbroadway.org.
Monday, 3/24 - Homeownership Interest Meeting, 6 p.m. at 3701 Fremont. Interested in starting the process to purchase a house? Meet with a realtor, home inspector and lender to learn more about the process of buying a home, what to expect and some programs that may be able to help you towards your homeownership goals.
Ongoing Wednesdays - TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 6 p.m., Webber Park Center.
Ongoing - Camden Cycle’s Open Shop Mondays from 4-6 p.m. Fix your bike with the help of experts. 1420 Dowling Ave N. Info camdenbicycles. com.
Ongoing third Thursdays - Northside Business Luncheons, noon-1 p.m. Held virtually via Zoom. Visit westbroadway.org to sign up for newsletter and event details.
Ongoing Mondays – Attention minority veterans, dependents and survivors! The Minority Veterans Program Coordinator and Outreach Specialist from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs is available each Monday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Minneapolis Urban League to discuss your benefits, take claims and speak with you about other options that are available to you. To make an appointment call 612-970-5277 or contact stanley.walton@va.gov. More info at va.gov or iris.va.gov.
Monday-Friday — Northside Boxing Club. Free to ages 9–21. Training includes boxing drills, technique work, running and strength conditioning. Each session ends with a healthy meal. Hours 4–7:30 p.m. Gym is at 1704 33rd Ave N. northsideboxingclub.org.
Ongoing - Boys to Men Club – activities and a chance to earn some money. Info: 612-470-1934, Facebook, boystomenclub minneapolis or boystomenmpls @gmail.com.
Ongoing Wednesdays - Camden Lions meet the second Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Creekview Park, and the Club Social is the 4th Wednesday 6:30 p.m. at varying local food venues. Contact Jim Cain 612-521-1903 or Kevin Aldwaik 651-246-7701 for info or location.
Ongoing - Minneapolis Police Activities League (PAL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing juvenile crime and violence by giving kids a safe place to play, positive role models, and creative activities to engage in—all for free. Visit minneapolispal.org or call 612-673-3447 for info on upcoming programs and schedules.
Ongoing – Help save a life—donate blood. The Red Cross urges healthy, eligible donors to make an appointment to donate blood. All blood types are currently needed to help maintain diverse and sufficient blood supplies, especially types O negative, A negative and B negative. Visit redcrossblood. org or call 800-733-2767. Minneapolis Blood Donation Center, 1201 W. River Parkway. Mondays and Tuesdays, noon-6 p.m.; Thursdays, 1-7 p.m.; Fridays, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.Libraries
Saturday, 3/1 – Craft Corner for Adults, Webber Library, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Join our crafting community on the 1st Saturday from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. This is an opportunity to connect and learn from each other over our creative endeavors.
Saturday, 3/8 – Mary Ann Key Book Club Small Group Discussion, Webber Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. The Mary Ann Key Book Club uses reading as a catalyst for intercultural conversations around understanding and addressing past and current injustices that impact Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.
Saturdays, 3/1, 3/15 and 3/29 – Family Storytime, Webber Library, 10:30-11 a.m. For children of all ages and their caregivers. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement.
Wednesdays, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 and 3/26 – Connect & Play, Webber Library, 10:30 a.m.-noon. For children of all ages and their caregivers. Connect with your child during this drop-in program exploring open-ended play opportunities.
Friday, 3/14 – Coffee & Conversations, Webber Library, 10-11 a.m. Join library staff for relaxed conversation and games over coffee from our local coffee shop (provided).
Ongoing 2025 - Join your neighbors in a discussion of our 2025 season selection. Coming up The Stars and the Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petrus. Info: hclib.bibliocommons.com/ v2/record.
Tuesdays – Teen Tuesdays, Webber Library, 3-4: p.m. Join the librarians for a fun hands-on activity with take home elements. Tuesdays and Thursdays – Homework Help, Webber Library, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Free in-person tutoring for K-12 students. No registration required. No tutoring on out-of-school days.
Fridays – Game Corner, Webber Library, 2:30-4 p.m. Youth will be able to use a library meeting room and the library’s video games to play with their friends. All players are required to sign up at the time of use.
Ongoing March-May – Neighborhood Fix-It Hub. Learn to fix your broken stuff for free at St. Anthony Library, 2941 Pentagon Drive NE. Every other Tuesday: March 11 and 25, April 8 and 22, and May 13 and 27. Open 4-7 p.m., last items accepted at 6:30 p.m. Work with a friendly, skilled volunteer to try to fix your broken household stuff and small kitchen appliances (for example, lamps, fans, vacuums, clothes, stand mixers, electronics, etc.), gain confidence and new repair skills, and incorporate sustainability into your life. If our volunteers are limited, we may place a limit on the number of items that can be worked on. Volunteers needed to assist with repair and sewing; contact Nancy Lo at nancy.lo@hennepin.us or 612-348-9195.
Tuesdays – Teen Tuesdays, Webber Library, 3-4 p.m. Join the librarians for a fun hands-on activity with take home elements.
Tuesdays and Thursdays – Homework Help, Webber Library, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Free in-person tutoring for K-12 students. No registration required. There will be no tutoring available on out of school days.
Tuesdays – Teen Tuesdays, Webber Library, 3-4 p.m. Join the librarians for a fun hands-on activity with take home elements.
Thursdays – STEAM Workshop w/4-H, Webber Library, 3-4 p.m. Join the librarians and a representative of Hennepin Co. 4-H for fun STEAM activities weekly.
Tuesdays and Thursdays – Homework Help, Webber Library, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Free in-person tutoring for K-12 students. No registration required. There will be no tutoring available on out of school days.
Ongoing – Northside libraries have free, drop-in, after-school K-12 homework help. Staff and volunteer tutors are available to aid students in all subjects, from daily homework assignments to long-term projects. North Regional Library, Monday and Tuesday 4-7 p.m. 1315 Lowry; Sumner Library, Monday and Thursday 4-7 p.m., 611 Van White Memorial Blvd; and Webber Library, Tuesday 4:30-7:30 p.m., 4440 Humboldt. Full system list and schedule of homework help libraries at hclib.org/ programs/homework-help#tutors-at-the-library.
Ongoing – Homework Help. Online resources and services. Students can get help from a tutor online (HelpNow), and find K-12 homework help resources at hclib.org/ homework. HelpNow is a comprehensive platform that includes resources for building academic skills and study habits, for writing assistance, and live help for language learners.
Ongoing – Hennepin County Library continues to host many wonderful virtual programs for adults, youth and families. Check hclib.org for listings.
Parks
Wednesday, 3/4 - Cleveland Park Improvements public meeting, 6:30 p.m. at MPRB, 2117 West River Road. Everyone is encouraged to review the plan and provide feedback at the public hearing; or before March 4 call 612-230-6400 or email opentime@minneapolisparks.org to provide feedback.
Wednesdays thru March - Hockey and figure skating at North Commons Park. Sign up any Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Low cost. Recreational skating is also available for the public at North Commons and Bohanon Parks. Skates, skating helpers, hockey sticks and pucks are available for use at these parks. Transportation available. Call 612-588-9177 for info.
Ongoing winter – Recreational ice skating is offered at North Commons and Bohanon parks. Skates are available in the warming house to use. There is no cost for this activity. Hours are listed on the Minneapolis Parks website: minneapolisparks.org.
Ongoing - Get Fit for Life Women’s Workout Program, Folwell Park Gym. A high-intensity cardio class designed to help you burn calories, in a fun and welcoming space for everyone to get fit! Work on your Cardio along with working on your abs, hips, buns and thighs. Get fit for life is a class for everyone 18 yrs +. For days and times visit minneapolisparks.org/activities-events/ health__fitness/.
Ongoing Thursdays - Nite Owlz - Teen Night at Folwell Park for ages 13-18, 6-8:30 p.m.
Ongoing weekdays- Open Gym Basketball for ages 10-18 at Folwell Park 3-5 p.m.
Ongoing Saturdays - Open basketball for ages 55+ at Folwell Park, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Stop by for some fun and exercise.
Ongoing Tuesday - Technology Tips for Older Adults at Creekview, 4-6 p.m. Ages 55+, free.
Ongoing Fridays - Folwell Park Senior 500 card club. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Bauers, No Trump, Nula and Slam are some of the terms you’ll hear while playing 500. Meet friends and master this always exciting game! No partners needed to attend; pairings formed as individuals arrive.
Ongoing - Family Obie Playtime. Free; Monday-Thursday 4-5:30 p.m.; Fridays 10:30 a.m.- noon. Obie combines innovation and entertainment by turning blank surfaces into virtual playgrounds. The floor instantly comes alive, engaging kids of all ages and families keep coming back for more.
Ongoing - Open Computer Lab at Webber Park. Take advantage of the Open Computer Lab to surf the web, type up a resume or search for a job. Open Monday-Thursday, 3-7 p.m.
Ongoing (daily except Sun.) – Open Computer Lab. Folwell Park, 3-8 pm., free.
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