September 16, 2019, Monday - Marcy-Holmes Crime + Safety Meeting

Time: 6:30pm

Location: First Congregational Church of Minnesota, 500 8th Ave SE

Marcy-Holmes Crime + Safety Meeting

Due to recent incidents that have occurred in our neighborhood, in addition to one happening this morning, we have called a Crime & Safety meeting for Monday, September 16.

Police Bulletin from September 12, 2019

Representatives from the MPD's 2nd Precinct and other city officials will be on hand to discuss these recent crimes and take your questions. There will be additional guests announced once they are confirmed.

We strongly encourage you to attend this meeting at First Congregational Church. Please contact the Marcy-Holmes office with any questions:

Chris Lautenschlager, MHNA Executive Director
chris@marcy-holmes.org | 612.623.7633

September 16, 2019, Monday - Book Launch: Faith Sullivan's Ruby and Roland at Milkweed Editions

Time: 7 – 9 pm

Location:Milkweed Editions, 1011 Washington Ave. S.

Milkweed Editions presents: Book Launch: Faith Sullivan's Ruby and Roland

Join Milkweed Editions in celebrating the launch of Faith Sullivan’s new novel, Ruby and Roland, a “rapturous” love story that offers “a charming and refreshing escape from the modern world” (Kirkus). Doors open at 7 pm for mingling and cocktails, and the program will begin at 7:30 pm with a reading from Faith. Featuring conversation with actress Margaret Shryer and musical accompaniment from pianist Michael Anthony. A book signing will follow.

September 16, 2019, Monday - DMNA Meeting at Mill City Museum

Time:  5:45pm - 8:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, ADM room, 704 S 2nd Street

Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association monthly Board Meeting.

The DMNA Board will meet on Monday, September 16, at 5:45 p.m., at the Mill City Museum. The board will have a conversation with the City of Minneapolis' Mobility Manager Josh Johnson, along with the representatives from the three scooter operators. 

September 16, 2019, Monday - MSP Airport Job Fair at Central Library

Time: 1p -4p

Location: Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall

MSP Airport Job Fair

HUNDREDS OF JOBS are waiting for you at MSP Airport!

• Part time, full time, and seasonal jobs
• All shifts available: morning, evening, overnight
• All skill levels
• Hospitality, Restaurant, Retail, Hotel, Airline, and Aviation related positions
• On the MetroTransit bus and rail lines
• Great starting wages and full benefits available
• Bring your resume and apply onsite
• Some employers hiring on the spot

FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN BECOME PART OF
MSP AIRPORT’S THRIVING EMPLOYEE COMMUNITY!

Go to www.mspairport.com/employment to learn more about the job fair.

September 16, 2019, Monday - VolunteersOn Tap at FINNEGANS

Time: 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Location: Finnegans Brew Co., 817 S 5th Avenue

VolunteersOn Tap

Join us for VolunteersOn Tap at Finnegans Brew Co. on September 16th from 4:30-6:30pm!

This event, combines HAPPY HOUR and COMMUNITY SERVICE. We are excited to offer this elevated experience combining traditional social ingredients (food and beverages) with a twist - volunteering. We are thrilled to be offering this event in partnership with MSP Welcome Week!

From 4:30 - 6:30 pm on Monday, September 16 join us at Finnegan's Brew Co (817 S 5th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404). Grab a brew, meet some new friends and roll up your sleeves.

We will be assembling and decorating snack packs that will go to PRISM Golden Valley, MN, a a leading provider of basic needs services in the northwest Twin Cities suburbs.

Bring an additional food donation:
- Peanut Butter
- Ethnic Foods
- Rice
- Flours
- Sugar
- and other staples

As this is our HandsOn Twin Cities 100 Year Anniversary, in the month of September we will be focused on the theme of food insecurity and hunger - in partnership with our friends at Target. Please bring a nonperishable food item to donate!

Register for your slot before they fill up and tell your friends! Click RESPOND on the website: https://www.handsontwincities.org/need/detail/?need_id=444355

September 15, 2019, Sunday - Northern Chocolate Studio Kickstarter Gelato/Ice Cream and Chocolate Social at Open Book

Time: 12- 4p

Location: Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue S

Northern Chocolate Studio Kickstarter Gelato/Ice Cream and Chocolate Social

This is your opportunity to meet the creative team behind Dancing Bear Chocolate, Joe and Steven.

Join us on Sunday Sept 15 at Open Book to sample some of the exciting products we will be offering at our Northern Chocolate Studio. We will have gelato, pastry, cookies and chocolate confection samples. We will also have information about our project, our dreams and our plans for 4367 Thomas Ave North. Our Northern Chocolate Studio located in North Minneapolis will be a unique blend of brick-mortar retail, a learning/gathering space, and the heart of our creativity. We have so many ideas and can’t wait to share them with you!

Make a Kickstarer pledge during this live event and you will receive a special thank you gift. All guest will be entered into a drawing for a special door prize, An 8” Baked Mousee cake.

This event is free but has very limited capacity so sign up today.

This event is being held at Open Book 1011 Washington Ave South Minneapolis MN 55415. Free parking is first come, first served in the Open Book lot on the east side of the building. Other options include meters along 10th, 11th, and Washington Avenues and 3rd Street South.

September 15, 2019, Sunday - Minneapolis Vintage Market at Sociable Cider Werks

Time: 11a - 5p

Location: Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St NE

Minneapolis Vintage Market (click on event link for list of vendors)

SCHEDULE:
11:00 - 12:00 - Early Bird Admission (ticket holders only)
12:00 - 5:00 - FREE General Admission (no ticket needed)

For our September market we're returning to our friends at Sociable Cider Werks in Northeast Minneapolis! This time around we’re bringing a special partner on board to crank up the cuteness factor. Ruff Start Rescue will host a "vintage dog" adoption event, featuring the sweet older-aged doggies who often get overlooked for adoption.

Dogs aged 7 years or older are typically considered “senior dogs.” Their age makes them some of the hardest-to-place animals. A lot of senior dogs and cats never get as far as the adoption listings, because many shelters stop trying to find them homes (we're pleased to say this is NOT the case at Ruff Start Rescue). According to the ASPCA, senior dog adoption rate is just 25%, while younger dogs are at a 60% adoption rate.

The outdoor marketplace will feature more than 40 vendors selling a huge selection of vintage clothing and accessories, plus smaller home goods, vinyl records and more. Take advantage of the $10 ticketed early bird hour from 11:00 - 12:00 for first pick of one-of-a-kind goods, coffee by SK Coffee, and to shop without the crowds. Dogs and their humans can enjoy the market and the patio and lawn which will be host to the furry friends from Ruff Start Rescue looking for their forever homes.

Tickets: mplsvintagemarket.com/markets
**50% of early bird ticket proceeds will be donated to Ruff Start Rescue.**

September 15, 2019, Sunday - SPARK! Baking Workshop for People with Memory Loss at Mill City Museum

Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 S. 2nd Street

SPARK! Baking Workshop for People with Memory Loss

Whip up a delicious treat in this baking experience, tailored to all ability levels, for people living with dementia and their caregivers.

Mill City Museum is a member of SPARK!, an alliance of cultural institutions that offer programming specifically tailored to people with memory loss.

Additional dates: October 20 and November 10

September 15, 2019, Sunday - 13th Annual Minneapolis Bike Tour

The 13th annual Minneapolis Bike Tour starts and ends at beautiful Boom Island and features multiple fully supported routes that take riders through the spectacular park and byway system of Minneapolis at their own pace, traffic free!

• 8 am: Brief Opening Ceremony
• 8:05 am: Shortly after Opening Ceremony, a controlled start will begin
• 8:45 am: All riders must be on the route

Proceeds from the Minneapolis Bike Tour will benefit bike safety and education events for Minneapolis youth as well as bike trail improvement projects throughout the system.

Registration 

We are proud to partner with Zevia and Trips for Kids to offer a short, 3.5 mile loop for young and new riders this year! This route starts and finishes at Boom Island, taking riders through Father Hennepin Park, over the Stone Arch Bridge and along West River Road.

We are excited to be offering a NEW short course highlighting the beautiful, traffic-free Midtown Greenway. This short course option is 19 miles and will feature two rest stops offering water and snacks.

The long route of 32 miles will be the same popular route from years past highlighting the gorgeous Chain of Lakes and a water stop at the iconic Minnehaha Falls.

Full map and other event details are available at www.minneapolisbiketour.com under the event information tab.

September 14, 2019, Saturday - 6th Annual Rails & Ales: Light Rail Brewery Crawl

Time: 11a - 6p

6th Annual Rails & Ales: Light Rail Brewery Crawl

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
- 2 Pints of Craft Beer
- 2019 Rails & Ales T-Shirt
- All-Access Metro Transit Light Rail Pass
- Access to Local Breweries Along the Green Line Light Rail
- Event Passport to Guide Your Route
- Rails & Ales Exclusive Beers just for Participants
- Special Discounts on Food, Beer, & Merchandise
- Food Trucks, Live Music, and Other Fun Activities
- Entry to Win Tons of Prizes & Giveaways
- Access to Discounted Room Rate at Local Hotels (Limited Quantities)

FULL DETAILS:
“Hop” aboard Metro Transit’s Green Line Light Rail with hundreds of your newest friends and ride the rails to the unique local breweries all within walking distance (1 to 6.5 blocks) of the many stops between Minneapolis and St. Paul!

As you travel down the tracks, you will be treated to special discounts on beer, food, and merchandise at each brewery just for “crawlers”. Throughout this self-guided Light Rail crawl, you can order up pints of exclusive beers, kick back to some live music, make some pit-stops at other local businesses along the route, and of course – taste a wide variety of the finest brews in the Twin Cities!

Your day will begin at one of two centrally located Light Rail stations: Target Field (Downtown Minneapolis) or Union Depot (Downtown St. Paul). At check-in, you will receive your super-soft Rails & Ales T-shirt, two tokens redeemable for a delectable pint at any participating brewery, and your event “passport” which will be your guide for all the festivities – including maps, discount information, brewery activities and times, contests, and guides to local bars and restaurants along the way! Once you’ve received your exclusive passport, the road you travel is up to you: travel stop-to-stop, explore new breweries, or visit old favorites. No matter which way you go, you are sure to find new flavors and make new friends during this one-of-a-kind craft beer celebration!

As part of your event ticket, you also gain access to our exclusive access to our hotel blocks at both The Emery Hotel in Downtown Minneapolis and the Intercontinental St. Paul Riverfront , which gets you discounted rooms at both. These discounted rooms are limited so we encourage you to make your reservations early to take advantage of these rates.

“GetKnit” with the 6th Annual Rails & Ales: Light Rail Brewery Crawl! All aboard!

September 14, 2019, Saturday - Konawerks Bike Show #9 at Fulton

Konawerks Bike Show #9

Time: 3p - 10p

Location: Fulton Taproom, 414 6th Ave N

September 14, 2019, Saturday - The Minnesota All-Star Craft Beer, Wine and Cocktail Festival at Target Field (2 days)

Time: 12:30p - 4:30p

Location: Target Field, 1 Twins Way

The Minnesota All-Star Craft Beer, Wine and Cocktail Festival

Discount Tickets here: http://bit.ly/MNCraftBeerFestival

If there’s one ballpark to visit, it’s Target Field. "ESPN Magazine" ranked The Minnesota Twins’ fancy new home No.1 in baseball stadium experiences in all of North America -- and festivals that let you drink the best local brews right on the playing field definitley play into it.

September 14, 2019, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Location: Chicago Mall and 2nd Street S (next to Guthrie Theater)

Today at Mill City Farmers Market: Bread Festival

September 14, 2019, Saturday - Woodland Planting on Nicollet Island

Photo by Will Stock for FMR

Time: 9:00am to 11:00am

Location: Nicollet Island

Woodland planting on Nicollet Island

FMR is leading a multi-year restoration of the natural areas on the north half of the island in partnership with the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization and the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board. The restoration plan includes removal of invasive species, enhancement of degraded forest areas, and the creation of new, diverse habitat, including two acres of native prairie and the re-creation of a pocket of maple forest historically present on the island.

Together with the guidance of FMR staff, volunteers will dig in to plant shrubs and trees to increase diversity to the forest. All are welcome. No experience is needed however, registration is required and capacity is limited. All tools, gloves and training will be provided.

September 14, 2019, Saturday - Mill Ruins Park Volunteer Demonstration Prairie Maintenance

A National Park River Site, Native Plants, and You! 

Looking for something fun and rewarding to do on a Saturday morning? Consider joining a group of volunteers to maintain a demonstration prairie at Mill Ruins Park. This native prairie attracts many bees, butterflies, and birds while improving the Mississippi River shoreline habitat.

The crew will meet at the St. Anthony Falls Visitor Center on the following Saturday mornings from 9am-noon:

September 14 & 21, and October 5 & 12

Led by a trained National Park Service (NPS) volunteer, this crew is also sponsored by the Mississippi Park Connection and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. All tools, such as gloves, are provided.

To sign up for crew projects and for more information: Contact Andrew at amarotz@parkconnection.org

Come every time or just when you can!

September 14, 2019, Saturday - Minneapolis Riverfront Walking Tour with the Mill City Museum

Time: 1 – 2:30 pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd Street

Minneapolis Riverfront Walking Tour

Take a guided walking tour of the Minneapolis riverfront and learn about its dramatic past and bright future.

Visit the historic district at St. Anthony Falls, once the milling center of the world and now a growing cultural, recreational, and residential neighborhood. Stop along the Stone Arch Bridge for spectacular views of the falls, view historic buildings surrounding the riverfront and downtown Minneapolis, and learn about the many people who have worked and lived in the area over the years. 

Plus, view photographs showing how the area has changed through time, and learn about the Minneapolis riverfront renaissance of the last 40 years through historic preservation of Mill Ruins Park, Mill City Museum, Milwaukee Road Depot, historic loft condominiums, and new developments, including the Guthrie Theater, MacPhail Center for Music, and riverfront housing.

Tour highlights include:

• the Pillsbury A Mill, a National Historic Landmark
• the Washburn A Mill, a National Historic Landmark
• the Stone Arch Bridge, a National Historic Engineering Landmark
• St. Anthony Falls, the only significant waterfall on the Mississippi River

This tour includes about 1.5 miles of moderately paced walking on uneven surfaces. Please call ahead to make arrangements for guests with limited mobility.

Future date: September 28

September 14, 2019, Saturday - Twin Cities Ukrainian Heritage Festival

Location: Ukrainian American Community Center, 301 Main Street SE

Twin Cities Ukrainian Heritage Festival

Welcome to the 19th Annual Twin Cities Ukrainian Heritage Festival!

Bring family and friends to this FREE event! Get entertained with outstanding dance and music performances, enjoy delicious homemade Ukrainian food, and simply have fun!

Ukrainian Heritage Festival is world-class celebration of Ukrainian culture and its unique traditions in the Twin Cities. “All things Ukrainian” await you!

As in previous years, we will share the artistic and cultural achievements of our community on the local, national and world-wide levels, in folk dance, music, and other folk art.

Come waltz and polka with Ukrainian Village Band, a Ukrainian roots band, playing folk & modern music. One can always find people dancing wherever they play!

This festival has many attractions: cultural exhibit, craft vendors, children's games, silent auction, beer garden with local and international beers, and more!!!

We welcome ALL with hearts full of joy! Вітаємо! Welcome!

September 13, 2019, Friday - Water is Life -Biyuhu waa Nolol at MWMO

Time: 4p - 8p

Location: Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, 2522 Marshall St NE

Water is Life -Biyuhu waa Nolol

Share your personal experiences about water -
Kaalay oo nala wadaag khibradaada nolaleed ee helida Biyo nadiif ah

Learn to protect lakes, streams, and rivers to preserve life -
Kaalay oo wax ka baro sida loo dhowro Harooyinka, biya mareenada, iyo wabiyada si loo badbaadsho biiada iyo noolaha

Build community awareness through stories about past and current times-
Ka qeyb qaado dhisida bulsho wacyi gashan, iskuna wacyi galisa taariikhihii la soo maray iyo xaaladaha manta taagan

Transportation: Mixed blood Theatre will provide bus transportation to and from Cedar Riverside. Meet at Mixed Blood at 4 pm
Haayada Mixed Blood waxay idin diyaarisay gaadiid Basas ah aad ku tagaysaan goobta kulanku ka dhacay . 4 ta galabnimo, maalinka kulanku dhacay, imow Mixed Blood si uusan Basku kaaga tagin.

More info, call Abdurrahman at 612-338-6131 ext 405
Waxii xog dheeri ah kala xiriir Abdurrahman, tell kisuna yahay 612-338-6131 ext 405

This event is intended for our Somali speaking neighbors, although open to anyone.

September 13, 2019, Friday - Cocktails at the Castle

Time: 7p - 11p

Location: American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Avenue

Cocktails at the Castle

The "museum party done right" is back! Embark on an adventure through "The Vikings Begin" exhibition at the American Swedish Institute as you rock the night away at the castle.

The evening features live music from:
• Half Tramp
• Monica LaPlante
• Aby Wolf
• DJ power-duo Pink Rink

And other activities including:
• Rune carving demonstrations
• Falconry 101 with The Raptor Center
• Live ale-bowl turning
• Food and signature beverages available for purchase from FIKA at the American Swedish Institute (it IS "Cocktails" at the Castle, after all!)

$17 ASI members / $20 non-members (+ ticket service fees). 21+ event; must show valid ID at the door.

Tack / Thank you to our sponsors, Star Tribune and O. P. Anderson Aquavit

September 13, 2019, Friday - SeptemberFest 2019 in NE MPLS (3 days)

Time: 5pm

Location: Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave NE

SeptemberFest 2019 in NE MPLS

Three Days of Great Food, Live Music, Cold Beer & more!
Try your luck at the Wine Toss, Pull Tabs & Theme Baskets.
Kids will love the Playground, Pop Toss & Culver's Root Beer Floats. The Rummage Sale is back!

FRIDAY - Music from Ben Noble starts the weekend followed by Romantica. Fish & Fries, Mac & Cheese, Chicken Skewers, Brats, Cheese Curds & Walkin Taco's are on the menu. Games of Chance include Bottle Pull, Basket of Cheer & Mystery Gifts. Gates open at 5 pm

SATURDAY - It's a NE Reunion! PopBANG! returns. Enjoy Polish Food, St. Hedwig Beef Sandwiches, the Rabbit Booth & the Craft Boutique. Make plans to meet friends and neighbors for a night of great music & fun!

SUNDAY - Pancakes by Ideal Diner, Eggs & Sausage are served 9 am to Noon. The KidZone has Face Painting, Games & a Balloon Artist. New this year: BIG Trucks, Antique Trucks, Fire Truck & more! Have fun at the Cake Walk, Big Wheel, BINGO & the Silent Auction. Viking/Packer game will be on the Big Screen!

The MEGA RAFFLE Drawing will be held on Sunday, September 15 2019, at 3 pm. Buy a $2 ticket for a chance to win $2000. 2nd prize is $1000. 3rd prize is $500. Tickets are sold at the Parish Office, Siwek Lumber & Millwork and at SeptemberFest.