Church Events
Sunday, 10/20 – St. Olaf Lutheran Church will celebrate its 150th anniversary! The celebration will start at 9 a.m. with the viewing of historical materials, then worship at 10:30 a.m. with Augsburg College President, Dr. Pribbenow, preaching. The celebration will wind up with a catered meal after worship in the fellowship hall. We need RSVP for the lunch and donations, call 612-529-7726. St. Olaf is located at 2901 Emerson Ave. N. and is on the Register of National Historic Places.
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@north citychurch 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
Thursday, 10/3 – Autumn Bonfire, Eloise Butler Wildflower Sanctuary. Celebrate the changing of the seasons around the fire with some s’mores. Enjoy a guided tour of the autumn blooms along the trails with a Garden Naturalist from 5:30-6:15 p.m. and learn about migrating birds and their relationships with meadow plants at the visitor shelter. Meet outside the Martha Crone Visitor Shelter. Free, all ages. Info: ebwg@minneapolisparks.org.
Thursday, Friday 10/17 and 18 – Stop Dreaming Start Doing. Young men, ages 12-17, it’s almost time for our annual ManCode Mentoring event! Join us to hear from local Black leaders, entrepreneurs and mentors on how you can start living your dreams! Two days, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; info phylliswheatly.org.
Saturday, 10/26 – Fall Harvest Celebration from 1-3 p.m. at the Victory Community Garden (4701 N. Vincent Ave). Join us in celebrating another year of growth. Come lend a hand with weeding, repairing beds and winterizing the garden. Stop by to learn about how to get involved as a gardener, volunteer or committee member, or even just enjoy some light refreshments.
Wednesdays, thru-11/20 – Get your Hoop On. Building bridges through basketball, learn the fundamentals of life on and off the court from local coaches and mentors. for boys and girls ages 12-15, 5-7 p.m. at Phyllis Wheatley Center, 1301 10th Ave. N. Info: Mason at 612-400-1452 or mason@ phylliswheatly.org.
Ongoing Fall – Community Garden Meetups – Thursdays 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Victory Community Garden (4701 N. Vincent Ave). We’ll be tending beds, doing general maintenance and hanging out. Come stop by to learn about the garden, lend a hand or just say hello.
Ongoing Fall – Volunteers are needed to help with pollinator gardens at Loring School (2600 N. 44th Ave.) No experience needed. This is a great hands-on opportunity to help or learn about pollinator plants and gardens. Typical commitment would be one hour every 1-2 weeks. Contact Jason at vinacommunitygarden@gmail.com or 612-600-3156 to learn more.
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 612-970-5277or 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 located at 1704 33rd Ave N. northsideboxing club.org.
Ongoing – Boys to Men Club – activities and a chance to earn some money. Info: 612-470-1934, Facebook, boys tomenclubminneapolis 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
Wednesdays, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 and 10/30 – 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.
Saturday, 10/5 – Adult Introduction to Watercolors, Webber Library, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Harness the gorgeous depths of watercolor painting! Learn about different watercolor supplies, how to mix colors, and different wet and dry techniques including layering, blending and more. Materials provided. Collaborator: Parcel Arts. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Friday, 10/11 – Coffee & Conversations, Webber Library, 10-11 a.m. Join library staff for relaxed conversation and games over coffee (provided).
Saturday, 10/12 – Discovery Theater Story, Webber Library, 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. K-grade 1. Using award-winning author Matt de la Peña’s story Milo Imagines the World, explore beginning theatrical skills through improvisation, character development and movement activities. Collaborator: Children’s Theatre Company (CTC). This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Wednesday, 10/16 and Friday, 10/18 – Game Day, Webber Library, 3-4 p.m. Join librarians and other youth for a fun hour of board games and Nintendo Switch games during school break.
Thursday, 10/17 – Business Structure Basics for Artists, Webber Library, 5-7 p.m. An attorney from Springboard’s Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts (MnLA) program will cover business models from LLC’s to 501(c)3’s, including information on how to prepare, and benefits and risks. Collaborator: Springboard for the Arts. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Saturday, 10/19 – Teen Mending Program, Webber Library, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Grades 6-12. Mending your wearables allows you to keep your clothes longer, refresh your style, and customize your garments! Learn embroidery and appliqué techniques to fix rips, cover stains, and add personality to your wardrobe. Sewing materials provided. Bring clothing items you’d like to fix or create a sampler of techniques to take home. Collaborator: Textile Center. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Saturday, 10/26 – Family Storytime, Webber Library, 10:30-11 a.m. For children of all ages and their caregivers. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.
Weekly, 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. Find more info on dates and times at the library.
Tuesdays, Thursdays October – 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 & Thursdays – Homework Help, Webber Library, 4:30 p.m.-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
Saturday, 9/28: Join up for BioBlitz at Theodore Wirth Park, a volunteer community citizen science event that involves discovering and identifying as many bird species as possible within a specific location and over a defined time period. This fun data collection effort is a collaborative effort between local scientists, naturalists, park lovers, park staff and partner organizations. To sign up, visit https://form.jotform. com/242145554641151.
Saturday, 10/19 – Crafts & Kindness: Sweetest Day Scavenger Spectacle, Creekview Park, 9 a.m.-noon. Join us for a delightful day of creativity, love, and kindness as we celebrate Sweetest Day, a unique holiday cherished in the Midwestern United States, parts of the Northeastern United States, Arizona, and Florida. Sweetest Day is a time to share romantic gestures, acts of charity, and expressions of kindness. Free, all ages. Our drop-in program offers a perfect opportunity to embrace the spirit of this heartwarming holiday. You’re invited to engage in arts and crafts activities and embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt that will fill your day with sweetness. Info minneapolisparks.org.
Saturday, 10/28 – Voll-o-Ween Halloween Party, Creekview Park, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For ages 11 and under. Info minneapolis parks.org.
Saturday, 10/28 – Trunk or Treat Halloween Party, Webber Park, 2-4 p.m. info minneapolisparks.org.
Ongoing Mondays, thru 11/18 – Kempo Martial Arts, 6:30-8 p.m. Folwell Park. Come learn with Iniguez Kempo Ohana and learn Kempo martial arts technics, practical self-defense, physical conditioning and character development. Classes open to all experience levels. 9 yrs +.
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 minneapolis parks.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 keeping families 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. Have a free event going on in our seven Camden neighborhoods? Send
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