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Art

    Ongoing Wednesdays

Artist's Way Class. Class offers support, company, compassion and fun along your creative path. For beginning or seasoned artists who are looking to get their creative life flowing; read and discuss the book, The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron. Class meets 7-8:30 for 13 sessions, June 9-Sept 1 at Home-wood Studios. Facilitated by artist and life coach Amy Egenberger, 612-588-8704. Pre-registration required, details at www.spiritout.com.

    Ongoing

Sign up now for summer classes and camps at Camden Music School. Summer term: July 12-August 20. Includes vocal and instrumental lessons, ensembles, Musikgarten and music theory classes. Summer camps: Monkey Mind Pirates, July 19-23, performances July 23 and 24. Ages 8-11. Camp Komoniwannarock, August 2-5 and 9-12, performance July 12. Grades 5-8 (‘09-‘10). Scholarship application deadline: 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 6. Family discounts available. Info: 612-618-0219 or www.camden-musicschool.com.

    Thursday, 7/8

Live on the Drive. The concert begins at 6 p.m. at 34th and Xerxes Ave. N.  with the Sweet Colleens - an all-male group that plays Celtic folk-rock and alternative country/ Americana. In the event of rain, a decision will be made by 2 p.m. to cancel the event.

 

Church Events

Ongoing

Clothes Closet at North United Methodist Church, 44th and Fremont, from 9 a.m.-noon the first Saturday of each month and the first Monday each month from 6-8 p.m. Donations accepted when open or see if there is some clothing you may need. If unable to get to NUMC during open times, call the church at 612-522-4497.

    Ongoing third Sundays

Breakfast and a Bag. The Joint Ministries of Evangelist Temple, Brooklyn Center Hispanic Seventh Day Adventist and Gethsemane Lutheran host a free community breakfast at Gethsemane Lutheran Church on 47th and Colfax. When you are finished with breakfast and coffee you are welcome to take a bag of groceries home with you.

    Thursday, 7/22

North United Methodist Church hosts its annual Ice Cream Social (the best ice cream sandwiches around), 5-8 p.m. at the church parking lot, 42nd and Fremont Ave. N.

 

Classes, Workshops, Services

Third Tuesdays

Seniors with diabetes support group, 10-11:30 a.m., Webber Park Com-munity Center, 4141 Webber Pkwy. Call Dot Hase, 521-1182, or Ame-rican Diabetes Assn., 593-5333. Free.

    Ongoing Wednesdays

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 7 p.m., Webber Park.

    Ongoing Wednesdays

Yoga at The Warren, 4400 Osseo Rd. (44th and Penn), 6-7:30 p.m. $10 per session. 612-703-9609, www.the warrenhabitat.com. Questions? Contact instructor Deirdre at dehem@comcast.net.

    Ongoing 4th Tuesdays

Lutheran Social Service monthly group for grandparents and relatives raising grandchildren, nieces, nephews or other related children. Center for Changing Lives, 2400 Park Ave S., noon-1 pm. Learn about resources, legal options, and give and receive emotional support and practical ideas for solving challenges. Questions: 612-879-5307.

 

Community & Cultural Events

Ongoing

Our local Memorial Blood Center is in critical need of donors with Type 0 negative blood. To find out how to donate call 888-448-3253 or go to www.MBC.org.                                                      Ongoing

Camden Lions General Meeting, second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m., Webber Park Bldg, 4400 and Dupont Ave. N. Social meeting, fourth Wednesday at a local restaurant. Join in making this a better community for all! For info and social location call Jim Cain, 612-521-1903. Visit www.cam denlions.org.

    Ongoing Wednesdays

Victory Memorial Ice Arena, 1900 42nd Ave. N., open skating, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $4 for adults and $3/child/senior. Skate rental is $3/ pair. Call 612-668-2230.

    Ongoing Tuesdays

4PAC Meetings keep you connected. 4th Precinct Advisory Council Meetings, 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday each month, 1925 Plymouth Ave. N. Topics vary. Meetings offer opportuniies to meet officers and for Northside neighbors to share concerns. For an agenda email vivian@ 4pac.org. For general info visit www.4PAC.org.

    Ongoing Thursdays

Camden Farmers Market opens July 8, 3-7 p.m. in the parking lot of The Warren, 4400 Osseo Road. Locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers - bring your reusable market bag!

    Ongoing

Plymouth Christian Youth Center's Summer Food Service Program. Meals provided to all children without charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability. Plymouth Christian Youth Center, 2210 Oliver; thru August 20 (no meals July 2). Breakfast 9-10 a.m., lunch noon-1 p.m.

    Ongoing Tuesdays

Academy of North Minneapolis charter school is accepting enrollment. A public school serving 240 students in grades K-3. Mission is to prepare all students for competitive colleges and advanced careers. Each classroom has two teachers per 30 students. Lunch and snacks served. Students receive personal instruction in an academic environment with high expectations. An extended school day and year gives students more time to learn and keep them in a safe environment. Enrollment meetings at North Minneapolis YMCA on Broadway Ave. 6-8 p.m. thru August 3. Contact Karen at 763-355-7555 or theacademynorthminneapolis@gmail.com.

    Saturday, 7/17

Enjoy award winning gardens in Camden at the Bright Gardens for Fraser garden tour, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Four beautiful Camden gardens are highlighted on the tour on Washburn Ave.: Bob and Kathy Hedstrom at 4211; Karen Kirby at 4227, and Kathy at 4235. It's a fundraiser for Fraser; $20 admission/$30 tour and lunch box. Visit www.fraser.org for info or call 612-798-8343.

    Saturday, 7/24

New Dog Park grand opening -Victory Prairie. Your dog and you will love the new dog park at Victory Prairie at 47th and Sheridan. The grand opening celebration is at 10 a.m.

    Saturday, 7/24

4th Annual Tour De Camden, 9 a.m., start/finish at Creekview Park parking lot. Take a leisurely bike ride through the Camden community. Tour has a short route and longer 10-mile route. Designed for various points of interest; a great opportunity for neighbors to get to know each other and their neighborhood. (First 25 bikers receive a free t-shirt!) Helmets required. Info: 763-561-1616, scna@stribmail.com, or www.scna-mpls.org.

    Tuesday, 8/3

Get ready -National Night Out 2010 is coming up! Look forward to the 27th Annual NNO. Get your block organized. If you want to block off your street, you can do so for free before July 14. Visit http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/nno/

 

Libraries

 

    July programs at Webber Library, 4310 Webber Pkwy., 952-847-2750

    Free summer programs designed to motivate children and teens to visit Webber or North Regional Libraries during the summer to read, and to keep learning are scheduled through mid-August at Hennepin County libraries. Programs focus on literacy, art, science and technology, and offer an opportunity to explore new concepts through hands-on activities. Visit www.hclib.org.

    Job Search Assistance, Thurs., July 8 & Aug. 12, 1-3 p.m. Are you seeking new employment or re-entering the workforce? Do you need help looking for a job, filling out applications or writing your résumé? Stop in for free one-to-one assistance with a job search representative.

    Tuesday, 7/20

Motion Mayhem. Suspend a ball in mid-air, 6 p.m. Drop a nail in a bottle without touching the nail. Pull a tablecloth out from under a set of dishes. Explore the science of motion with the Science Museum of Minnesota. A larger-than-life demonstration illustrates curve balls, spinning skaters, flying objects and more. Hands on activities follow-experience the motion mayhem!

    Kids Book Club. Thurs., July 8 and Aug. 12, 6-7 p.m. For kids entering grades 4-6. Join other kids to talk about a great book! Pick up a copy of the book at the Information Desk. 

    Brodini Comedy Magic Show, Sat., July 10, 1 p.m. For kids entering kindergarten and up. Magician Graylyn Morris will raise spirits and test kids' powers of concentration as he manipulates ropes, scarves, balls and other magician's props in a perplexing "now-you-see-it, now-you-don't" performance.

    Hmong Storytime, Sat. 2-2:30 p.m. For kids 2 years of age and up. Enjoy stories together in Hmong and build language skills.

    Kids Bookclub, Thus., July 8 at 6 p.m. For kids entering grades 4-6. Join other kids to talk about a great book! Ask about the next book at the library service desk.

    World Language Storytime: Hmong. Sat., July 10-31, 2-2:30 p.m. For children age 2 and up. Share books, stories, rhymes and music in Hmong. Nyeem ntawv, hais dab neeg, hu nkauj, thiab qhia suab paj nruag rau koj cov menyuam muaj hnub nyug ob xyoo thiab lawm sauv.

    Wild Wings. Sat., July 24, 1-3 p.m. at Webber Park Library or call 952-847-2750. For kids entering grades 1-5. Are you really Amelia Earhart or Charles Lindbergh at heart? Then take flight with the life-sized wings you will create: bat wings; faerie wings; or beautiful, colorful butterfly wings. Don't forget your beak, fangs or antennas!
    Ongoing

Girls Only Book Club Online. Mon., July 12-Fri., July 16. For girls entering grades 4-6. Online book clubs are great for kids with many summer activities! Participate in the book discussion web page every day, any time of day, Mon.-Fri. You must have a current email address (may use family email) and a computer with Internet access.

    Ongoing

Guys Read Book Club Online. Mon., July 26-Fri., July 30. For guys entering grades 4-6. Online book clubs are great for kids with many summer activities! Participate in the book discussion Web page every day, any time of day, Monday-Friday. You must have a current email address (may use family email) and a computer with Internet access.

 

    July programs at North Regional Library, 1315 Lowry Ave. N., 952-847-8450

    Discovery Days. Thurs., July 1-Aug. 26, 1:30-3:30 p.m. For kids in preschool-entering grade 5. Check out the Discovery Room where you'll have minds-on, hands-on fun, with new themed activities each week.

    Preschool Storytime Fri., July 2-Aug. 27, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 4 to 6. Help your preschooler get ready to read. Enjoy stories together and build language skills.

    Game On! Gaming Fridays.July 2-Aug. 27, 3-5 p.m. For teens entering grade 7 and up. Play PS2 or Wii games at the library. Grab a friend, bring your favorite board or card game, or play ours!

    Chess Club Sat., July 3-Aug. 28, noon-2 p.m. For kids grade 5 and up. Chess it out! Have fun learning the basics of chess, improving your game, mastering strategies and meeting other chess fans. Walk-ins welcome.

    Discovery Days, Tues., July 6-Aug. 31, 1:30-3:30 p.m. For kids in preschool-entering grade 5. Check out the Discovery Room where you'll have minds-on, hands-on fun, with new themed activities each week.

    FIT Force, Tues., July 6-Aug. 17, 3-4 p.m. For teens entering grade 7 and up. Explore and discuss the media impact on your food choices and be more active this summer. Have fun with dance, outdoor activities like dodgeball and more. Prizes at every class. Call 952-847-8450.

    Girls' Club, Tues., July 6-Aug. 3, 3-4:30 p.m. For girls entering grade 6 and up. Beat the heat and the summer doldrums! Join Girls' Club for lots of girls-only fun, crafts, games and activities. Bring your creative spirit to the library and energize your summer! Call 952-847-8450.

    Hmong Youth Circle, Tues., July 6-Aug. 31, 4-6 p.m. For teens entering grade 7 and up. Read novels, watch movies, bead jewelry, plus a few surprises! All teens are welcome; most conversation will be in Hmong. For more information, call Cha at 952-847-8845. Nyeem ntawv, saib yeej yab duab, ua hlua hlaw, thiab ntxiv ob peb yam tsis tau ceebtoom! Zoo siab tos txais txhua tus tub ntxhais hluas tuaj koom; feem ntau yuav tham ua lus Hmoob. Xav paub ntxiv, hu rau Cha ntawm 952-847-8845.

    Discovery Days. Wed., July 7-Aug. 25, 1:30-3:30 p.m. For kids in preschool-entering grade 5. Check out the Discovery Room where you'll have minds-on, hands-on fun, with new themed activities each week.

    Open Tech Lab. Sat., July 10 and 24, 2-4 p.m. For teens entering grade 7 and up. Learn how to create video games or animation using a variety of software programs including Scratch, Audacity and ArtRage. Already know this stuff? Drop in and work independently. Taught by the library's Teen Tech Squad. .

    World of Work Orientation for Ex-Offenders. Tues., July 13 and 27; 4-6 p.m.This drop-in service is for men and women with a criminal background who need assistance with job applications, résumés, interview skills and support in overcoming that barrier to land their "dream job."

    Art Out of the Box: Dreams and Monsters. Thurs., July 15, 2 p.m. For kids entering grades 2-5. Dreams and nightmares can inspire brilliant art. Explore Francisco de Goya's The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters, and see a contemporary interpretation by artist Yinka Shonibare. Create your own dreamscape using mixed-media.

    Business Start-up Workshop Series. Thurs., July 15 and 22. The Neighborhood Development Center offers a variety of workshops related to starting your own business or supporting continued success for existing small businesses. Info: 952-847-8450.

    Paws to Read. Sat., July 17, 12:30-2 p.m. For kids in preschool-entering grade 5. Certified volunteers help put young readers at ease so they can cuddle up with a dog or other animal and practice reading aloud. Call ahead to find out what types of animals will be visiting.

    Small Business Consultation With Northside Economic Oppor-tunity Network. Wed., July 21 and Aug. 18, 4-6 p.m. How do you turn your business ideas into business realities? Do you have questions about running your business? Stop in for a free consultation with Northside Residents Redevelopment Council and learn about resources, loans and training to help you be an effective business owner.

    Wild Wings. Thurs., July 22, 2-4 p.m. For kids entering grades 1-5. Are you really Amelia Earhart or Charles Lindbergh at heart? Then take flight with the life-sized wings you will create: bat wings; faerie wings; or beautiful, colorful butterfly wings. Don't forget your beak, fangs or antennas!

    World Language Storytime: Spanish Thurs., July 29 and Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m. For children age 2 and up. Share books, stories, rhymes and music in Spanish. Para niños de 2 años en adelante. Comparta y disfrute con sus niños libros, cuentos, rimas y música en español.

    Microsoft Excel: Creating and Managing Lists. Fri., July 30, 10 a.m.-noon. Registration required; begins July 2; limit 6. Learn to create lists such as an inventory, contact list or collection, sort data and print using Microsoft Excel. Prerequisite: Mic-rosoft Excel Basics or familiarity with spreadsheets is highly recommended.

    OpenOffice: Writer and Calc. Sat., July 31, 10 a.m.-noon. Registration required; begins July 3; limit 6. Learn how to use these freely available word processor and spreadsheet programs, practice simple data entry and formatting skills, discuss how these programs differ from Microsoft Word and Excel.

 

Parks

   

   

Ongoing Saturdays

Enjoy summer fun at outdoor movies! Bring blankets and chairs to Dowling and Victory Memorial Drive and see a variety of popular movies on the big screen. June 26 is Princess Bride, followed on July 24 with Men in Black. August 28 is "your choice"- to be determined by online voting by the viewing public at the MPBR website www.minneapolisparks.org.     

 

    Programs at Kroening Interpretive Center in North Mississippi Regional Park.     

    Sunday, 6/27

Free Family Fundays: Backyard Birds, 1-3 p.m., ongoing, Kroening Interpretive Center in North Mississippi Regional Park. From food to water to flowers, discover how to attract birds to your backyard. Free. Ages: All.

    Sunday, 7/4

Free Family Fundays: Red, White and Bluebirds, 1-3 p.m., Kroening Interpretive Center in North Mississippi Regional Park. Learn about the beautiful bluebirds living in North Mississippi Regional Park. Get plans to build your own bluebird boxes and take a walk to visit the bluebird homes in the park. Free; all ages.

    Saturday, 7/10

Raft the Mississippi River in 14' inflatable rafts from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; starts at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, Brooklyn Park. Program starts with orientation of the route, raft use and safety. Explore river geology, visit islands, hear the herons, watch for eagles and otters, and investigate water quality. The paddle ends at North Mississippi Regional Park. Bring lunch and beverage. Water, equipment and transportation back to cars provided. Cost $45; reservations required. Call 763-559-6700. Program for ages 14 and older. 

 

Resources

   

Ongoing Tuesdays

Recovery, Inc. Facilitated, self-help groups offering a proven method to combat depression, fear, anxiety, anger, etc. Weekly meetings, 7 p.m., Elim Lutheran Church, 3978 W. Broadway, Robbinsdale. Free will offering. Info: 612-824-5773 or  www.recovery-inc.org.

 

    Ongoing

Drugs and drug addiction are problems our community struggles with. Get help at Narcotics Anonymous. No fees or dues. Meet Mondays at 1:15 p.m. at Camden Apartments, 4643 Lyndale; or Sundays at 7 p.m. at St. Bridget's Rectory (side door), 3811 Emerson. Info at naminnesota.org/  or call the helpline at 952-939-3939.

 

September

 

    Saturday, 9/11

North High class of 1965 celebrating its 45th reunion. There were 585 seniors who graduated North High in 1965. They are seeking as many classmates as possible to attend this event. Info: Judy Dersheid-Adams at 763-315-2828 or JoAnn Campbell-Sudduth at jodejay@comcast.net.

 
 
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