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 fall, winter – Hockey and figure skating at North Commons Park. Sign up any Wednesday, 6-8 pm, starting Nov. 1 Call 612-588-9177 for more info. Low cost. Transportation available.

   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

Holiday on 44th returns! December 6 from 6-9 p.m.  More details to come! To get involved, participate in our craft fair, or volunteer the day of send an email to info@victoryneighborhood.org for more information. To register in the craft fair – go to https://shinglecreekmpls.org /product/2024-vendor-registration-holiday-on-44th/.

   Tuesday, 10/29 – Nonviolent Peaceforce will have a community gathering at Lowry Ave and Penn Ave, from 4-6 p.m. right outside the Hub for Nonviolence and Healing. Come join us for free food, Halloween activities for kids, and an art activity to express your ideas about safety in the neighborhood.

   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, 11/6, 11/20, and 11/27 – 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.

   Friday, 11/8 – Coffee & Conversations, Webber Library, 10-11 a.m. Join library staff for relaxed conversation and games over coffee from our local coffee shop (provided).

   Saturdays, 11/9 and 11/23 – Family Storytime, Webber Library, 10:30-11 a.m. For children of all ages and their caregivers. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.

   Monday, 11/11, Thursday 11/28 – Webber Library, closed for holidays.

   Wednesday, 11/13 – Connecting Through Stories, Webber Library, 10:30-11:15 a.m. COMPAS Teaching Artist Danielle Daniel shares stories that highlight African American history and culture for audiences of all ages. Listen to stories full of adventure and imagination that impart positive messages of courage, faith, respect, and freedom. Collaborator: COMPAS. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

   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.         

   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, 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.

   Tuesday, 10/29 – Halloween Trick or Treat, 5-9 p.m. Come down to North Commons Park dressed in your costume and make us one of your trick or treat stops for candy and hot chocolate.

   Thursday, 10/31 – Toddler Halloween Party, 10-11:30 a.m. at Webber Park Rec Center. A special Halloween party for young children and their parents. Event is free to attend and is for children under 6-years-old. Games, music and more will be offered for a fun celebration! Pre-registration is required.

Ongoing fall, winter – Hockey and figure skating at North Commons Park. Sign up any Wednesday, 6-8 pm, starting Nov. 1 Call 612-588-9177 for more info. Low cost. Transportation available.

   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 the info to ccn@tds.net.

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