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May 22, 2013
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Youth/teen group at St. Olaf Lutheran
Posted 5/3/2013
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Garage sale fundraiser at St. Olaf, June 8
Posted 5/1/2013
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The Exchange offers breakfast and a message
Posted 5/1/2013
The Exchange, a church in North Minneapolis, offers a free, hot breakfast every Sunday morning, 9 a.m. Everyone is welcome to stay after breakfast for the church service at 11 a.m., but there is no obligation. The church is located at 2400 N. 2nd St., Suite 300 (dial "300" to get in). Call Taya at 612-281-4876 with any questions, or visit www.theexchangechurch.com.
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Concert to benefit upkeep of St. Olaf sanctuary
Posted 4/30/2013
St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 2901 Emerson Ave. N, will present "Instruments of Your Peace," a free concert for peace, culture, and upkeep of the historic St. Olaf sanctuary, Wednesday, May 22, 7-8 p.m. The concert will include choral, instrumental, and organ selections performed by local talent, under the direction of St. Olaf Music Director, Jerry Bursch. A free will offering will be taken to repair the protective covers for the stained glass windows. Lemonade and cookies will be served following the performance.
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Pierre Bottineau French Immersion School open houses
Posted 4/30/2013
Pierre Bottineau French Immersion School, 1501 30th Ave. N, will host open houses featuring a free French lesson for children 4-8 years old, a building tour, light refreshments, and a chance to learn more about the school. Open houses are scheduled for Saturdays, May 18 and June 22, 10:30 a.m.-noon. The school is accepting enrollment requests for students who will be in grades K-4 for 2013-14. For more information, call 612-668-2252 or visit frenchimmersion.mpls.k12.mn.us
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Next Fare For All Express distribution, May 13, 4-6 p.m.
Posted 4/30/2013
Fare For All Express is a cooperative food purchasing program operated by Emergency Foodshelf Network (EFN) which sells packages of fresh produce and frozen meat at 22 locations throughout the metro area. Its Northside location at Shiloh Temple International Ministries, 1201 West Broadway, is open one Monday a month, 4-6 p.m. There is no need to register in advance. Upcoming distribution dates: May 13 and June 10. More information at www.fareforall.org.
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Jeff Robinson/Minnesota Vikings Youth Skills Development Camp
Posted 4/29/2013
The 2013 Jeff Robinson/Minnesota Vikings high school and youth skills development football camps are coming to Parade athletic field June 10-14. Co-sponsored by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB), USA Football and Minnesota Viking, the free camps are for metro area youth ages 8-18. Participants will work on throwing, catching, footwork, tackling, 7-on-7 and more. Register online at bit.ly/2013FBCamp. (Note: URL is case sensitive.) Enter activity 21042 for session one (ages 8-13) or activity 21043 for session two (ages 14-18). Registration is required and space is limited to 150 participants per session. Registered participants will receive a free T-shirt and a free breakfast or lunch. For information on registration, contact Char Davis at 612-230-6448. For information on the camp, contact Jeff Robinson at 952-828-6500.
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Camden area parks summer activities
Posted 4/29/2013
The Camden area parks summer guide is now available at Creekview, Folwell and Webber Recreation Centers. Or find it online at www.minneapolisparks.org (Click on Recreation Center on the left, click on Find a Center on the left, place a checkmark in the box next to Northside #4, click go). Highlights: PeeWee Tennis, Tuesdays, July 9-Aug. 13, 6:15-7 p.m., $20, Webber Tennis Courts; PeeWee Sports Sampler, Thursdays, July 11-Aug. 15, 6-6:45 p.m., $20, Victory Park; Busy Bees, Mondays-Thursdays, June 11-July 19, 9:30 a.m.-noon, $100, Victory Park; Fossils to Feathers, Mondays, June 10-July 1, 10-11 a.m., free, Creekview Recreation Center; Art in the Park, Mondays, July 1-15, 1:30-3 p.m., free, Creekview Recreation Center; Folwell Walking Club, Mondays and Thursdays, 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m., $.50 for refreshments, Folwell Recreation Center; Drop In Kickball, Wednesdays, June 12-Aug. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free, Folwell Park; Zumba, Mondays, 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m., $40 per 10 classes, Folwell Recreation Center. Registration for Camden fall league sports (football and soccer) will begin on Monday, June 3 at Creekview, Folwell and Webber Recreation Centers. Questions? Contact Emily Wolfe at 612-370-4916 or .
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Loppet Foundation offers mountain biking, canoeing classes
Posted 4/29/2013
The Loppet Foundation offers classes and activities to adults looking to get some outdoor activity this spring. MCA-Loppet Canoe Clinics: The Loppet Foundation is teaming with the Minnesota Canoe Association (MCA) to offer introductory paddling sessions on Wirth Lake. Gain confidence with basic canoe strokes and maneuvering. These three-week sessions begin May 7 and May 28. Ladies Mountain Bike Skills Series: Join other women and learn to ride with skill and confidence. All sessions meet in Theodore Wirth Park. This three-week session begins May 15. Loppet Mountain Bike Club: Ride with avid riders hoping to share their wisdom on the trails. Club meets for four weeks beginning June 5. To register, go online to www.loppet.org and select ’Loppet Adventures’. Click "Adult Clubs’ from the side menu, or e-mail for more information.
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Free pet spay/neuter services for qualifying 4th and 5th Ward residents
Posted 4/29/2013
Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program (MN SNAP) in collaboration with Minneapolis Animal Care and Control (MACC) received a grant provided by PetSmart Charities, allowing the mobile veterinary clinic to provide free spay and neuter services to residents of the 4th and 5th Wards who meet household income requirements. MN SNAP delivers high-quality spay and neuter services for animals that belong to shelters, rescues and low-income families through a fully equipped mobile veterinary clinic. Check your eligibility, and register online for an appointment at www.mnsnap.org.
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Learn about becoming a foster parent
Posted 4/29/2013
Volunteers of America-Minnesota is looking for skilled parents to provide foster care for troubled youth. Kids of all ages, who are in need of a stable home with dedicated parents that appreciate the difficulties of childhood. Volunteers of America provides quality foster parents with training, 24-hour support, and a monthly stipend. Information meetings are held on Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m at Volunteers of America-Minnesota, 7625 Metro Blvd., Suite 160, Minneapolis. For more information or to RSVP, contact Jolene Swan at 952-945-4064, or visit www.voafostercare.org.
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Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary
Posted 4/29/2013
The Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden & Bird Sanctuary, 1339 Theodore Wirth Pkwy., offers a variety of birding events and Naturalist-led tours for all ages, or stroll the paths on your own. To register for programs, ask garden-related questions, or inquire about plants in bloom, stop by the Martha Crone Visitor’s Shelter, call 612-370-4903, or visit www.minneapolisparks.org. All programs begin at the Shelter unless otherwise noted. The Garden is open daily through Oct. 15, 7:30 a.m. to 1/2 hour before sunset.
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Pavia Winds Woodwind Quintet at Camden Music School, June 1
Posted 4/28/2013
Camden Music School (CMS) presents a free concert by the Pavia Winds Woodwind Quintet on Saturday, June 1, 4 p.m. The concert will be held at CMS in Camden, 3751 Sheridan Ave. N. For information, call 612-618-0219.
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Art, literature and music at Homewood
Posted 4/28/2013
Homewood Studios, 2400 Plymouth Ave. N, has lots to offer this spring. In the gallery, an exhibition of new colored pencil drawings by Lao Xiong is on display through May 7. Then, from May 10-25, see Impressions," painting, ceramics, and travel photographs from Sandra Baines and Marion Angelica. Take in some Improvised Music, Monday, May 13, 7 p.m. in the gallery. The Northside Writers Group meets Thursday, May 17, 7 p.m. Starting May 31, Homewood will have black and white photographs by Larry Risser in a show entitled, "The Park: Soul of the City." A Tai Chi group meets Saturdays, 8:30-10:30 a.m. For more information, including updated details on opening receptions and gallery talk events, call 612-587-0230, or visit www.homewoodstudios.com.
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