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@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

    Tuesdays, 12/3 and17 – Minneapolis Animal Care and Control is hosting low-cost vaccine clinics for pets. The clinics offer vaccines for rabies and distemper, along with microchip identification services. The services are available by appointment at 212 17th Ave N. The cost is $10 per service (normally anywhere from $15 to $35). Owners must be Minneapolis residents and pay for a license for their pet to participate. Info: minneapolis mn.gov/resident-services/animalspets/.appointment-scheduler/.

    Friday, 12/6 – Holiday on 44th returns, from 6-9 p.m.  See the full schedule on page 7 of this Camden News. To get involved, participate in the craft fair, or volunteer the day of email info@victoryneighborhood.org for info. To register in the craft fair go to shinglecreekmpls.org/ product/2024-vendor-registration-holiday-on-44th/.

    Saturday, 12/7 – Winter Tree Event, 3-5 p.m. at The Story Garden, 35th and Humboldt. There will be hot cocoa, treats, a bonfire and decorating the trees in the garden.

    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. northsideboxingclub.org.

    Ongoing – Boys to Men Club – activities and a chance to earn some money. Info: 612-470-1934, Facebook, boystomenclubminneapolis 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, 12/4, 12/11 and 12/18 – 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.

    Saturdays, 12/7 and 12/21 – Family Storytime, Webber Library, 10:30-11 a.m. For children of all ages and their caregivers. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.

    Friday, 12/13 – Coffee & Conversations, Webber Library, 10-11 a.m. Join library staff for relaxed conversation and games over coffee from our local coffee shop (provided).

    Saturday, 12/14 – Write Your Life, Webber Library, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Whether you want to write your memories for family members and friends or hope to publish a memoir, come try your hand at writing exercises to spark your memory and tell your story. Collaborator: The Loft Literary Center. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

    Monday, 12/23 and Saturday, 12/28 – Closet Crafts, Webber Library, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Youth are encouraged to join library staff for various crafting activities left over from previous crafting programs.

    Monday, 12/30 – Movie Matinee, Webber Library, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Join us for a family friendly movie.

    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 librarieshave 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

    Friday, 12/13 – Neighborhood Day Camps bring a variety of camps to Rec Centers during Minneapolis Public School Release Days. Each camp is packed full of fun with large group games, arts and active play. Every theme has unique activities that create camp magic for each group; and time to create and participate in teambuilding activities. Next up: Cardboard Creations Camp at Farview Rec Center 12/13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages 8-13, free. 621 N 29th Ave. Phone: 612-370-4922.

    Saturday, 12/15 – Health and Wellness Fair, 3 p.m. at Folwell Recreation Center, 1615 Dowling. We will have health and wellness resources, giveaways and more.                      

    Friday, 12/20 Family Swim and Holiday Movie, $2/resident, $4/non-resident. For all ages, at Creekview Park, 6-8 p.m. Come to Creekview and enjoy an evening swim with a classic holiday movie. Pool noodles will be supplied for patrons to use.

    Saturday, 12/21 – Creekview Solstice Event, 5-7 p.m. Join LBNA at Creekview Park for some family friendly fun! Activities, crafts and more!

    Saturday, 12/21 – Winter Solstice Celebration. North Mississippi Park 6-9 p.m. Free, all ages. Rejoice the coming of longer days with an evening of celestial fun. Take a nature walk along a glowing luminary trail, then make your own luminary to bring home. Play winter themed games and enjoy the warmth of a bonfire.

    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 – 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 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 the info to ccn@tds.net.

   Have a free event going on in our seven Camden neighborhoods? Send the info to ccn@tds.net.