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Garden Club of Minneapolis Plant Sale
May
8
12:00 PM12:00

Garden Club of Minneapolis Plant Sale

  • St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church's Great Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

From Garden Club of Minneapolis:

This sale is a club fundraiser supporting club activities as well as scholarships for college students going into horticulture. Shop for those very special flowers for your garden or deck this summer from our wide selection. Come check out our great assortment of tomato plants. The Club will have hundreds and hundreds of plants, a wide selection of annuals, container plants, and perennials. We'll have the hosta of the year, plus many varieties of coleus, zinnias and hostas. Find annuals and perennials for attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds or plants that grow well in shade and of course, plants that love sunny spots.

Event highlights include: 

  • Master Gardener and Club Member experts to answer questions and assist with plant selections.

  • Food trucks: Isles Bun & Coffee 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM) and Baldy’s BBQ (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM)

  • Competitive prices and unique selection of plants not found at all nurseries

2025 Garden Club Plant Sale
Thursday, May 8 • 12–6:30 PM
St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church (3450 Irving Ave S), Great Hall

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Garden Tool Swap
May
10
1:00 PM13:00

Garden Tool Swap

Items to bring:

  • Garden and yard tools (shovels, trowels, rakes, pitchforks, hoses, hose reels, etc.)

  • Pots and planters (wood, terracotta, decorative plastic) - free of any soil or dirt

  • Potting soil/mix (unused, bagged)

  • Gardening and plant books

  • Garden art and décor

  • Bird houses and feeders (unused or sanitized)

Drop off and exchange garden tools from 1-4 p.m. at Kenwood Park, 2101 W Franklin Ave.

More information at: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/resident-services/garbage-recycling-cleanup/garden-tool-swap/

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Personal Safety Workshop
May
15
7:00 PM19:00

Personal Safety Workshop

  • 3101 Bryant Avenue South Minneapolis, MN, 55408 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for this free workshop open to adults of all ages. Mary Brandl of Be Pro Safe & Midwest Karate Association is a self-defense expert who will demo what you need to know to avoid being a victim of robbery and assault, as well as identify an attacker.

Learn to become more aware of your surroundings with techniques to avoid trouble and simple self-defense methods.

Perks:
Free snacks + beverages
No registration required

Sponsored by:
southuptown.org
eastbdemakaska.org
youthlegacymn.org

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Monthly Lake Cleanups
May
17
9:00 AM09:00

Monthly Lake Cleanups

  • East Bde Maka Ska Footpath (opposite W. 31st stairs) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Help clean up trash in and around the Lake, rain or shine! We’ll have treats and clean up gear like gloves, buckets, bags, rakes and trash pickers to borrow. You may want to wear tall boots to reach trash at the edge of the Lake.

The first 4 participants are welcome to borrow free Wheels Fun Rentals (just bring an ID to leave with staff). Boats help us reach trash from the water. Thank you Wheels Fun Rentals!

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Tour of Lakewood Cemetery
May
18
3:00 PM15:00

Tour of Lakewood Cemetery

Local historian, Pam Johnson will lead us on a walk of discovery -- Tiny Tim, father of MN birds Dr. Thomas Sadler Roberts, suffragette Clara Ueland and her remarkable sons and daughters, Marjoie Husted the brain and voice behind Betty Crocker, Les Kuba master painter of wildlife, 3M scotch tape inventor Richard Drew, Mars candy company founder Franklins Mars. This walk is roughly 3.5 miles.

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June Board & Community Meeting
Jun
5
7:00 PM19:00
Board & Community Meeting

June Board & Community Meeting

  • (Hybrid) St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

All East Bde Maka Ska residents, business lessees, and neighborhood nonprofit, education, or government representatives are invited to attend. Meetings have resumed in hybrid format:

June Meeting Agenda TBD
St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church: 3450 Irving Ave S, Fireside Room

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Uptown Farmers Market
Jun
12
4:00 PM16:00

Uptown Farmers Market

The Uptown Farmers Market is now public! Dedicated to building community with food in the heart of Uptown, the market is set to launch Thursday, June 12, from 4–8pm. The market will run weekly through Sept. 25, including music, food trucks and events. East Bde Maka Ska Neighborhood Association is excited to support the launch of the market. Interested vendors can apply here.

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Jul
12
12:00 PM12:00

Fix-It Clinic

From Hennepin County:

Get help with your broken stuff and learn valuable repair skills at free Fix-It Clinics! Fix-It Clinics offer free, guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot, and (hopefully) fix small household appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices and more. Fix-It Clinics teach valuable troubleshooting and basic repair skills, build community connections and reduce the number of repairable items that are thrown in the trash.

Hennepin County Fix-it Clinic
Saturday, July 12 • 12–4 PM
St. Joan of Arc

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Aug. Board & Community Meeting
Aug
7
7:00 PM19:00
Board & Community Meeting

Aug. Board & Community Meeting

  • (Hybrid) St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

All East Bde Maka Ska residents, business lessees, and neighborhood nonprofit, education, or government representatives are invited to attend. Meetings have resumed in hybrid format:

Aug. Meeting Agenda TBD
St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church: 3450 Irving Ave S, Fireside Room

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Aug
9
12:00 PM12:00

Fix-It Clinic

  • Eden Prairie Community Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

From Hennepin County:

Get help with your broken stuff and learn valuable repair skills at free Fix-It Clinics! Fix-It Clinics offer free, guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot, and (hopefully) fix small household appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices and more. Fix-It Clinics teach valuable troubleshooting and basic repair skills, build community connections and reduce the number of repairable items that are thrown in the trash.

Hennepin County Fix-it Clinic
Saturday, Aug. 8 • 12–4 PM
Eden Prairie Community Center

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Sept. Board & Community Meeting
Sep
11
7:00 PM19:00
Board & Community Meeting

Sept. Board & Community Meeting

  • (Hybrid) St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

All East Bde Maka Ska residents, business lessees, and neighborhood nonprofit, education, or government representatives are invited to attend. Meetings have resumed in hybrid format:

Sept. Meeting Agenda TBD
St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church: 3450 Irving Ave S, Fireside Room

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2025 Neighborhood Super Sale
Sep
13
9:00 AM09:00
Social & Engagement

2025 Neighborhood Super Sale

  • East Isles, Lowry Hill, East Bde Maka Ska, Kenwood, Cedar-Isles-Dean Minneapolis, MN (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Find new treasures at the Neighborhood Super Sale! Sept. 13, a wave of yard sales will happen across East Bde Maka Ska, East Isles, Lowry Hill, Kenwood, and Cedar-Isles-Dean neighborhoods. Sellers, start stocking up your wares!

2025 Neighborhood Super Sale
Saturday, Sept. 13 · 9am – 3pm 
East Bde Maka Ska, East Isles, Lowry Hill, Kenwood, Cedar-Isles-Dean

This event is presented in partnership by East Isles Neighborhood Association, Lowry Hill Neighborhood Association, East Bde Maka Ska Neighborhood Association, Kenwood Neighborhood Organization, and Cedar-Isles-Dean Neighborhood Association.

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2025 Annual Meeting
Oct
9
6:00 PM18:00
Board & Community Meeting

2025 Annual Meeting

  • St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Gather for our 2025 Annual Meeting, where we will open board elections, discuss neighborhood initiatives, and hear from our local leaders. We’ll have some pizza and refreshments—please bring a potluck dish to share!

2025 Annual Meeting

Thursday, Oct. 9 • 6 PM potluck social, 6:30 PM meeting
St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church, Terrace Room (3450 Irving Ave S)
Or join via Zoom at 6:25 PM

agenda

6:00 – 6:30  Potluck Social

6:30 – 6:40  President's Welcome

6:40 – 7:10  Local Leader Updates

7:10 – 7:20  Neighborhood Safety Update

7:20 – 7:30  2024 Good Neighbor Award Announced

7:30 – 8:20  Treasurer & Committee Reports

8:20 – 8:30  Board Nominations + Voting Begins

8:30 – 9:00  Q&A, Discussion, Networking

Elections & Voting

Whether you plan to attend in-person or virtually, please register for the meeting below. You may register at the door if attending in person, but we would ask that you pre-register online for planning purposes. Registration is required in order to vote.

Voting eligibility is limited to:

  1. East Bde Maka Ska residents 18+.

  2. Business owners/lessees of real property in the neighborhood.

  3. Designated representatives of nonprofits, educational organizations, or governmental organizations in the neighborhood.

East Bde Maka Ska neighborhood boundaries are Lake St, Hennepin Ave, 36th St, and E Bde Maka Ska Pkwy. Voting takes place via an online ballot that is emailed after the Annual Meeting ends, and remains available for 24 hours. Each attendee who is eligible to vote will receive an email with instructions on how to access the ballot once the ballot becomes available.

*If there the candidates are uncontested, a vote by acclamation can occur at the meeting to approve all those nominated. In the event of this, a message will be posted here and emailed to our subscribers.

Voting will open after the meeting online. You must register in order to vote.

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Election Day 2025
Nov
4
7:00 AM07:00

Election Day 2025

Election Day has arrived! Don't forget you can still register when you show up to vote with specific identification. If you’ve moved since the last time you voted, you’ll need to update your registration. You also have the right to take paid time off work to vote without using personal leave or vacation time. More at the City's website, including:

Election Day 2025
All polling places open 7 AM – 8 PM

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Nov. Board & Community Meeting
Nov
6
7:00 PM19:00
Board & Community Meeting

Nov. Board & Community Meeting

  • (Hybrid) St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

All East Bde Maka Ska residents, business lessees, and neighborhood nonprofit, education, or government representatives are invited to attend. Meetings have resumed in hybrid format:

Nov. Meeting Agenda TBD
St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church: 3450 Irving Ave S, Fireside Room

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Dec. Board & Community Meeting
Dec
4
7:00 PM19:00
Board & Community Meeting

Dec. Board & Community Meeting

  • (Hybrid) St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

All East Bde Maka Ska residents, business lessees, and neighborhood nonprofit, education, or government representatives are invited to attend. Meetings have resumed in hybrid format:

Dec. Meeting Agenda TBD
St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church: 3450 Irving Ave S, Fireside Room

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May Board & Community Meeting
May
1
7:00 PM19:00
Board & Community Meeting

May Board & Community Meeting

  • (Hybrid) St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

All East Bde Maka Ska residents, business lessees, and neighborhood nonprofit, education, or government representatives are invited to attend. Meetings have resumed in hybrid format:

May Meeting Agenda TBD
St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church: 3450 Irving Ave S, Fireside Room

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Earth Day Cleanup
Apr
19
9:30 AM09:30
Social & Engagement

Earth Day Cleanup

Bring your neighbors, family, and friends to clean up East Bde Maka Ska on Earth Day! In partnership with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, there will be cleanup supplies and treats at our check-in table. No registration is needed, bring your own supplies if you prefer.

There are Earth Day Cleanups all over Minneapolis—learn more.

Special thanks to the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board

 
 
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Apr
12
12:00 PM12:00

Fix-It Clinic

From Hennepin County:

Get help with your broken stuff and learn valuable repair skills at free Fix-It Clinics! Fix-It Clinics offer free, guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot, and (hopefully) fix small household appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices and more. Fix-It Clinics teach valuable troubleshooting and basic repair skills, build community connections and reduce the number of repairable items that are thrown in the trash.

Hennepin County Fix-it Clinic
Saturday, Apr. 12 • 12–4 PM
Brookdale Library

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Apr
5
10:00 AM10:00

Free 1st Sat: Earth Elements

From Walker Art Center:

Let your imagination flourish as we thank the earth for its many inspirations. Engage with local artists at this special Free First Saturday as we explore art projects that celebrate natural materials.

Free First Saturday features free gallery admission on the first Saturday of every month. Tickets are available in advance online and on-site on the event day from the Main Lobby desk. Free admission 10 am–5 pm; activities 10 am–3 pm.

Free First Saturday: Earth Elements
Saturday, Apr. 5 • 10 AM–3 PM
Walker Art Center

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Apr. Board & Community Meeting
Apr
3
7:00 PM19:00
Board & Community Meeting

Apr. Board & Community Meeting

  • (Hybrid) St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

All East Bde Maka Ska residents, business lessees, and neighborhood nonprofit, education, or government representatives are invited to attend. Meetings have resumed in hybrid format:

April Meeting Agenda TBD
St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church: 3450 Irving Ave S, Fireside Room

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Neighborhood Roller Skating Social
Mar
30
3:00 PM15:00
Social & Engagement

Neighborhood Roller Skating Social

  • Twin Cities Skater Studio + Amazing Thailand (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us on Sunday, March 30th, for a casual afternoon of roller skating and community connection. We’ll start with a free open skate session at Twin Cities Skaters, followed by a relaxed social at Amazing Thailand.

Schedule:

3:00 – 4:00 PM → Free open skating at Twin Cities Skaters (Skates provided!)
4:00 – 5:30 PM → Social at Amazing Thailand (Drinks & food on your own)

Locations:

Twin Cities Skaters Studio – 3045 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis
Amazing Thailand – 3024 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis

This event is free and open to East Bde Maka Ska residents. Whether you're new to skating or a pro, come roll with us and connect with neighbors.

No skates? No problem—free rentals are available! Hope to see you there.

This event is presented in partnership Twin Cities Skaters Studio and Amazing Thailand.

 
 
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Walking Club
Mar
29
10:00 AM10:00
Safety, Livability Events, Walking Club

Walking Club

Walk the neighborhood as a community! The goal of these walks is to build bonds and send a strong signal that this community is working together to keep itself taken care of and safe. We will also clean litter as we walk.

Saturdays, starting Mar. 1 • 10 – 11:30 am
Meet at Curioso Coffee: 3001 Hennepin Ave S
(inside Seven Points, across from the old Kitchen Window space)

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East Bde Maka Ska Book Club
Mar
27
7:00 PM19:00
Social & Engagement

East Bde Maka Ska Book Club

We've picked our first book! We'll be starting with Minneapolis: An Urban Biography by Tom Weber. Please grab or order a copy at Magers & Quinn, or find it at the local library.

A bit more about the book:

Tom Weber’s Minneapolis: An Urban Biography explores the city’s history through its relationship with water—St. Anthony Falls, the Mississippi River, and its many lakes. He examines the city’s cycles of collapse and rebuilding, from near destruction of the Falls to political corruption, while highlighting who was included in progress and who was left out. Recommended by Louise Erdrich, this book also delves into the region’s Indigenous history and the land’s displacement from the Dakota people.

Book club communications will primarily come through the Bookclubs app, so please join us there if you haven't already. In the app, you can see what we're reading, view upcoming meetings, participate in club polls, and get calendar invitations. If you're new, please create your profile and introduce yourself in 'Club Messages.'

East Bde Maka Ska Book Club
Thursday, Mar. 27 • 7 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Pinoli

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Walking Club
Mar
22
10:00 AM10:00
Safety, Livability Events, Walking Club

Walking Club

Walk the neighborhood as a community! The goal of these walks is to build bonds and send a strong signal that this community is working together to keep itself taken care of and safe. We will also clean litter as we walk.

Saturdays, starting Mar. 1 • 10 – 11:30 am
Meet at Curioso Coffee: 3001 Hennepin Ave S
(inside Seven Points, across from the old Kitchen Window space)

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Walking Club
Mar
15
10:00 AM10:00
Safety, Livability Events, Walking Club

Walking Club

Walk the neighborhood as a community! The goal of these walks is to build bonds and send a strong signal that this community is working together to keep itself taken care of and safe. We will also clean litter as we walk.

Saturdays, starting Mar. 1 • 10 – 11:30 am
Meet at Curioso Coffee: 3001 Hennepin Ave S
(inside Seven Points, across from the old Kitchen Window space)

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Mar
8
12:00 PM12:00

Fix-It Clinic

From Hennepin County:

Get help with your broken stuff and learn valuable repair skills at free Fix-It Clinics! Fix-It Clinics offer free, guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot, and (hopefully) fix small household appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices and more. Fix-It Clinics teach valuable troubleshooting and basic repair skills, build community connections and reduce the number of repairable items that are thrown in the trash.

Hennepin County Fix-it Clinic
Saturday, Mar. 8 • 12–4 PM
Lynnhurst Recreation Center

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Walking Club
Mar
8
10:00 AM10:00
Safety, Livability Events, Walking Club

Walking Club

Walk the neighborhood as a community! The goal of these walks is to build bonds and send a strong signal that this community is working together to keep itself taken care of and safe. We will also clean litter as we walk.

Saturdays, starting Mar. 1 • 10 – 11:30 am
Meet at Curioso Coffee: 3001 Hennepin Ave S
(inside Seven Points, across from the old Kitchen Window space)

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Mar. Board & Community Meeting
Mar
6
7:00 PM19:00
Board & Community Meeting

Mar. Board & Community Meeting

  • (Hybrid) St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

All East Bde Maka Ska residents, business lessees, and neighborhood nonprofit, education, or government representatives are invited to attend. Meetings have resumed in hybrid format:

March Meeting Agenda TBD
St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church: 3450 Irving Ave S, Fireside Room

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Mar
1
10:00 AM10:00

Free 1st Sat: Kids’ Film Fair 2025

From Walker Art Center:

The Walker’s Kids’ Film Fair returns this March! Join us for a selection of inspiring, family-friendly short films. Visitors to the Walker will enjoy relaxed screenings in the Walker Cinema and the Bentson Mediathque, plus film-inspired art activities throughout the museum. Or you can stream the selection from the comfort of home all weekend long. Let the movie magic begin!

Free First Saturday features free gallery admission on the first Saturday of every month. Tickets are available in advance online and on-site on the event day from the Main Lobby desk. Free admission 10 am–5 pm; activities 10 am–3 pm.

Free First Saturday: Kids’ Film Fair 2025
Saturday, Mar. 1 • 10 AM–3 PM
Walker Art Center

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Walking Club
Mar
1
10:00 AM10:00
Safety, Livability Events, Walking Club

Walking Club

Walk the neighborhood as a community! The goal of these walks is to build bonds and send a strong signal that this community is working together to keep itself taken care of and safe. We will also clean litter as we walk.

Saturdays, starting Mar. 1 • 10 – 11:30 am
Meet at Curioso Coffee: 3001 Hennepin Ave S
(inside Seven Points, across from the old Kitchen Window space)

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Feb
28
5:00 PM17:00

Made in MN: Spirits Tasting Event

From Uptown Association:

Join an unforgettable evening celebrating the finest craft spirits MN has to offer! This lively event brings over 20 of the state’s best distilleries to you, each pouring their unique creations. Food provided by Uptown favorite Nico's Tacos. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate Minnesota’s rich craft distilling scene in an iconic setting. Come for the spirits, stay for the fun—this is a night you won’t want to miss!

Made in MN: Spirits Tasting Event
Ticket Sales End Feb. 17 • ages 21+ event
Friday, Feb. 28 • 5–8 PM
Uptown Theater (2900 Hennepin Ave)

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Social Committee Meeting
Feb
26
5:30 PM17:30
Social & Engagement

Social Committee Meeting

Meet with Social & Engagement Committee Chair Ali Riehle to help us plan fun events for our neighborhood! This is a great opportunity to meet neighbors, share ideas, and help shape the activities that bring our community together. Volunteers are always welcome!

Social Committee Meeting
Wednesday, Feb. 26 • 5:30–6:30 PM
Join on Zoom

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Feb. Social: Queermunity
Feb
10
5:00 PM17:00
Social & Engagement

Feb. Social: Queermunity

Please join the East Bde Maka Ska community for a fun and engaging evening at Queermunity, a resource center and social club committed to bringing the LGBTQ+ community together in Minneapolis. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with neighbors, learn more about Queermunity, and enjoy a relaxed evening of conversation and community spirit.

  • Short Tour & Q&A: Learn about Queermunity’s mission and space with a guided tour and Q&A session starting at 5:30 PM.

  • Happy Hour: Light refreshments provided, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase.

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing this welcoming space with our community!

Feb. Social: Queermunity
Monday, Feb. 10 • 5–8 PM
Queermunity: 3036 Hennepin Ave S

This event is presented in partnership Queermunity MN

 
 
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Feb
8
12:00 PM12:00

Fix-It Clinic

From Hennepin County:

Get help with your broken stuff and learn valuable repair skills at free Fix-It Clinics! Fix-It Clinics offer free, guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot, and (hopefully) fix small household appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices and more. Fix-It Clinics teach valuable troubleshooting and basic repair skills, build community connections and reduce the number of repairable items that are thrown in the trash.

Hennepin County Fix-it Clinic
Saturday, Feb. 8 • 12–4 PM
St. James Lutheran Church

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Feb
8
to Feb 9

2025 Art Shanties

From Art Shanty Projects:

Whether you’re one of the lucky 10,000 people who made it out during our only weekend last year – or were bummed to miss out – WE GOT YOU! Some shanties & performances are back! We have many new projects too! Either way, we think you’ll be sonically satisfied, visually dazzled and delighted by our own unique way of celebrating winter together.

2025 Art Shanties
Saturday–Sunday, Jan. 18–Feb. 9 • 10 AM – 4 PM
Lake Harriet

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Feb
8
to Feb 9

Loppet Winter Festival

  • Theodore Wirth Parkway Golden Valley, MN (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

From Meet Minneapolis:

The City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival is a two-day festival that includes the Luminary Loppet, which is the most magical night of winter; a variety of point-to-point Cross-Country Ski, Fat-Tire Bike, Skijor, and Snowshoe events, both competitive races and recreational touring events through Theodore Wirth Park; and a number of unique events, such as the Captain Ken's Kubb Tournament – plus much more.

City of Lakes: Loppet Winter Festival
Saturday–Sunday, Feb. 8–9
Multiple Locations

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Feb. Board & Community Meeting
Feb
6
7:00 PM19:00
Board & Community Meeting

Feb. Board & Community Meeting

  • (Hybrid) St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

All East Bde Maka Ska residents, business lessees, and neighborhood nonprofit, education, or government representatives are invited to attend. Meetings have resumed in hybrid format:

Feb. Meeting Agenda (PDF)
St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church: 3450 Irving Ave S, Fireside Room

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