* NOTE: This meeting was rescheduled from Feb. 17 to Feb. 24.
This committee focuses on ensuring and enhancing a consistent, strong quality of life for East Bde Maka Ska residents. All are welcome! This meeting will be held virtually—please join the Livability email list.
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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
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)
This committee focuses on ensuring and enhancing a consistent, strong quality of life for East Bde Maka Ska residents. All are welcome! This meeting will be held virtually—please join the Livability email list.
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)
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 TBD
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)
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.
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)
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.
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
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
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
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
This committee focuses on ensuring and enhancing a consistent, strong quality of life for East Bde Maka Ska residents. All are welcome! This meeting will be held virtually—please join the Livability email list.
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
From Walker Art Center:
Trading cards, books, stickers, and photos—explore how the things we collect reflect who we are. Join us to make art that expresses what makes you unique and share the stories behind the items you cherish.
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: What We Collect
Saturday, May 3 • 10 AM–3 PM
Walker Art Center
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, May 10 • 12–4 PM
Westminster Church
This committee focuses on ensuring and enhancing a consistent, strong quality of life for East Bde Maka Ska residents. All are welcome! This meeting will be held virtually—please join the Livability email list.
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
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, June 14 • 12–4 PM
Ridgedale Library
This committee focuses on ensuring and enhancing a consistent, strong quality of life for East Bde Maka Ska residents. All are welcome! This meeting will be held virtually—please join the Livability email list.
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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:
East Bde Maka Ska residents 18+.
Business owners/lessees of real property in the neighborhood.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
From Walker Art Center:
During this blustery season, warm up with a little cozy crafting. Stoke that creative fire with art-making and stories that will be sure to spark your imagination.
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: Cozy Crafting
Saturday, Feb. 1 • 10 AM–3 PM
Walker Art Center
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
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, Jan. 29 • 5:30–6:30 PM
Join on Zoom
This committee focuses on ensuring and enhancing a consistent, strong quality of life for East Bde Maka Ska residents. All are welcome! This meeting will be held virtually—please join the Livability email list.
. Uptown Art Fair and Uptown Association (UA) plans for 2025
Judy Shields, current UA board member, East Bde Maka Ska neighbor and a past president, has agreed to join us to provide background and answer questions regarding the decision to rename the Uptown Art Fair and move it to the Bachman Gardens site on 60th and Lyndale. As a part of the discussion we will explore the UA plans for 2025 and how the neighborhoods can help in the revitalization of Uptown (one of our primary 2025 livability objectives).
The Safety Committee has returned to Livability as November 2024. We need to establish a structure for it, identify a chair, populate the membership, and establish objectives for this year.
Stay warm with your lakeside neighbors at this outdoor party! Neighbors from Cedar-Isles-Dean, East Bde Maka Ska, East Isles, Lowry Hill, Kenwood, and West Maka Ska will gather with good cheer, pit fires, hot cocoa and puppy dog tails from Isles Bun & Coffee. Pending ice, there will be ice skating with free rentals available. Join us!
Jan. Social: Winter Party
Saturday, Jan. 25 • 1–3 PM
Lake of the Isles Ice Rink & Warming House: 2500 E Lake of the Isles Pkwy
We’re also looking for volunteers to help keep the event running smoothly—from setup and take down to helping skaters hit the ice. Fill out this form to volunteer!
This event is presented in partnership by Cedar-Isles-Dean, East Bde Maka Ska, East Isles, Kenwood, Lowry Hill, and West Maka Ska Neighborhood Associations. Special thanks to Isles Bun & Coffee!
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
From St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church
Consider donating blood Saturday, Jan. 25, 8am–1pm, at St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church (3450 Irving Ave S). Scan the QR code to sign-up or call Memorial Blood Centers at 888-448-3253. Hosted by the Hellenic Sons Squadron 129, Sons of the American Legion.
Blood Drive
Saturday, Jan. 25 • 8 AM – 1 PM
St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church (3450 Irving Ave S)
Via Minneapolis Institute of Art:
On artist Edouard Manet’s birthday, get inspired by the Impressionists. Capture a moment in time with Manet-style landscapes in an open studio, and learn about his contemporaries—Monet, Renoir, and others—through film.
Drop into our open studios and create your own artwork inspired by something in Mia’s collection, a special exhibition, or just the changing seasons! No art experience necessary; all materials provided.
Meet at Mia: Manet Day
Thursday, Jan. 23 • 5 – 8:30 PM
Minneapolis Institute of Art
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
Via Minneapolis Institute of Art:
It may be gray outside, but Mia is full of color! Join Jennifer Davis as we make the new year a little brighter with custom, collaborative murals on canvas for our studio walls. Experience MAEP artist Roshan Ganu’s take on Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, through her immersive videos and paintings. Bleak Roses provides the tunes.
Drop into our open studios and create your own artwork inspired by something in Mia’s collection, a special exhibition, or just the changing seasons! No art experience necessary; all materials provided.
Meet at Mia: New Year, New Vibes
Thursday, Jan. 16 • 5 – 8:30 PM
Minneapolis Institute of Art
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
Sunday, Jan. 12 • 12–4 PM
American Swedish Institute
From Minneapolis Institute of Art:
How many prints and patterns can you find at Mia? Explore colorful designs inspired by quilts with the expertise of Laura Brown. Create your own repeating pattern and print on a bandana with the Textile Center. Dive into the world of theme and variation with music from Jonathan Roek, Eunice Kim, and Twin Cities String Academy in the Baroque Galleries. Discover the mesmerizing, dramatic flair of flamenco with Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre. Take off on a fun gallery hunt that’ll send you searching for playful prints and patterns on display.
Join us for our free monthly event for families, kids, and the young at heart. On the second Sunday of every month, the museum is filled with hands-on art activities, storytelling, artist demonstrations, gallery hunts, self-guided tours and more — all inspired by Mia’s incredible collection.
Family Day: Playful Prints
Sunday, Jan. 12 • 10 AM – 5 PM
Minneapolis Institute of Art
From South Uptown Neighborhood Association:
Come over to Bryant Square park to experience a winter wonderland featuring hundreds of luminary lanterns around the skating rink and park. Stick around to skate or enjoy hot chocolate around two fire pits.
Luminary Skating Party
Saturday, Jan. 11 • 5:30–7:30 PM
Bryant Square Park (3101 Bryant Ave S)
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:
Jan. Meeting Agenda (PDF)
St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church: 3450 Irving Ave S, Fireside Room
Hosted by Rep-elect Katie Jones, Rep. Jamie Long, and Sen. Scott Dibble.
Senate D-61 Pre Session Town Hall
Tuesday, Jan. 7 • 6:30–8 PM
Loring Community Arts Center
From Queermunity:
Join us for a monthly gathering of fiction lovers! This inclusive book club explores fiction across all genres, meeting on Sundays at 2:00 PM. Led by two queer book enthusiasts, we choose books based on group preferences, with selections tallied from member input.
Fiction & Friends Book Club
Sunday, Jan. 5 • 2–4 PM
Queermunity
From Queermunity:
Join us for a powerful and heartfelt afternoon of storytelling and conversation. Our diverse panel, featuring individuals ranging from their 20s to their 70s, will share personal experiences of the joys and challenges of embodying gender across generations.
Intergenerational Non-Binary Stories
Saturday, Jan. 4 • 1–2:30 PM
Queermunity
From Walker Art Center:
Strike a pose and shimmy as we celebrate the New Year with some glamorous festivities curated by artist and organizer Nicole M. Smith. We’ll help you tap into your fierce and fabulous self in this special family-friendly event.
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: Fabulous, Fierce, Fun!
Saturday, Jan. 4 • 10 AM–3 PM
Walker Art Center
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. This walk will be led by Minneapolis Safety Clubs founder Aileen Johnson.
Saturday, Dec. 21 • 11 am – 12 pm
Meet at St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church: 3450 Irving Ave S
North Parking Lot
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, Dec. 14 • 12–4 PM
Creekside Community Center
From Midtown Global Market:
Family Christmas Party
Saturday, Dec. 14 • 12–4 PM
Midtown Global Market
From Hennepin County Library:
Extend the life of your favorite worn-out, scuffed, or stained clothing pieces by mastering mending techniques that will keep your wearables out of the landfill and in your closet. It doesn’t hurt that they’re decorative, too! Materials provided. Collaborator: Textile Center. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Visible Mending Sampler
Saturday, Dec. 14 • 10 –11:30 AM
Walker Library: 2880 Hennepin Ave
Meet with new Social & Engagement Committee Chair Ali Riehle to help us plan fun events for our neighborhood in 2025! This is a great opportunity to meet neighbors, share ideas, and help shape the activities that bring our community together. Volunteers are always welcome, and as a bonus, enjoy some Pizza Lucé if you join us in person.
Let’s make this year unforgettable—see you there! Please email Ali to share your interest, and thanks in advance for your support, ideas, and involvement.
Social Committee Meeting (with Pizza!)
Wednesday, Dec. 11 • 6:30–7:30 PM
St. Mary's Fireside Room (3450 Irving Ave S), or join on Zoom
From Magers & Quinn Booksellers:
Who’s your hero? What television show did you binge-watch, even before “binge-watching” was part of our vernacular? For Julie Marie Wade, the hero is Mary Tyler Moore, the television show, The Mary Tyler Moore Show. From its premiere on Nick at Nite in 1992 until the death of its eponymous lead actress in 2017, this nonfiction novella follows our protagonist from her pre-teen years in Seattle through tenure at an academic institution in Miami—a journey modeled in surprising, tender, and humorous ways on Mary’s own journey from Roseburg to Minneapolis, to the WJM newsroom and beyond.
Julie Marie Wade teaches in the creative writing program at Florida International University in Miami. Her newest projects are The Mary Years (Texas Review Press, 2024), selected by Michael Martone as the winner of the 2023 Clay Reynolds Novella Prize, and the forthcoming Quick Change Artist: Poems (Anhinga Press, 2025), selected by Octavio Quintanilla as the winner of the 2023 Anhinga Poetry Prize.
Author Talk: The Mary Years
Thursday, Dec. 5 • 7 PM
Free, Registration Required
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. 2024 Meeting Agenda (PDF)
St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church: 3450 Irving Ave S, Fireside Room
