‘Events’ Archives
Free Cooking Class with the Indigenous Food Lab
By MICHELLE SHAW Vern Defoe and Riva Garcia will teach Minneapolis Edible Boulevards next cooking class August 12. Please join us August 12 for our next Minneapolis Edible Boulevards cooking class at the new Indigenous Food Lab Market, located just inside Midtown Global Market. We’re super excited to partner with North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems’ Culinary Program Manager Ismael Popoca Aguilar and his fabulous cooks, Riva Garcia and Vern Defoe. Riva and Vern will teach us how to make Wild Rice Salad with Beans, Roasted Pepita and Sumac. Registration can be found on our Facebook event, or reach out via email. If you can’t attend in person, we’d love to see you on Zoom.We typically hold classes in community gardens to highlight where neighbors can find fresh produce and a space to garden in their neighborhood. In August, we’re co-hosting with the new Indigenous Food Lab Market. They have incredible offerings at the food counter that are made from all [...]
Save the Date for National Night Out
August 1st, 2023 By KALI PLIEGO National Night Out (NNO) is an annual event where neighbors come together to meet each other, share food, play games, and generally have tons of fun!Check in with your neighbors or with Crime Prevention Specialist, Kali Pliego (crime.prevention@minneapolismn.gov) to see if your block is registered, or to sign up for a street closure permit. Deadline to register for a free permit is July 17. Don’t miss National Night Out!
July ’23 Events
We Are Water MNThough August 14Augsburg UniversityOren Center Lobby610 22nd Avenue SFreeA collaboration with the Somali Museum of Minnesota and Minnesota Humanities Center, We Are Water MN invites you to explore the challenges of water scarcity and its impact on the Somali Minnesotan community. Immerse yourself in a display that combines personal stories, cultural histories, and scientific insights, and sheds light on the vital role water plays in Somali culture, identity, and daily life. Discover the resilience of the Somali Minnesotan community in the face of water scarcity challenges and gain a deeper understanding of the importance of water stewardship.Bring your family, friends, and colleagues to experience the profound significance of water and its universal impact. Four Sisters Farmers Markets Thursdays, 11 AM - 3 PM1414 E Franklin AvenueFreeThe Four Sisters Farmers Market is an Indigenous-focused farmers market centered on providing increased access to affordable, healthy, [...]
