‘Events’ Archives
Join Mindekirken for Syttende Mai —
Celebrating Democracy, Families and Children By LESLEE LANE HOYUM, Mindekirken member Folketog walking parade, 2024. PHOTO: Leslee Lane Hoyum Syttende Mai is the grandest holiday in Norway. As Norway’s Constitution Day, it’s a joyful celebration of democracy, family and children. Festivities focus on family-friendly activities, parades, eating, and wearing Norwegian national costumes. On Sunday, May 17, Mindekirken continues to follow these traditions.Mindekirken was built byNorwegian immigrants on what was once Native American land, which later became a Scandinavian neighborhood and now celebrates Native Americans, Somalis and Central and South Americans. Mindekirken, as well as Norway House, keeps Scandinavian legacies alive. Everyone is welcome at Mindekirken to celebrate all day. At 10:30, a musical prelude welcomes visitors to the festival worship service. After the service winds down, there will be marching in a folketog (people’s parade) with flags to wave. [...]
Events April ’26
Mosaic MondaysMondays6 - 8 PMSemilla Center forHealing and the Arts2742 15th Ave SFreeDoes non-directed community creativity bring you joy, strength, relief - or any other soul-lifting benefit? Then you should know about Semilla Open Studio Mondays. This weekly open studio welcomes everyone to work in community company on mosaics or linocut prints (materials and basic instruction provided) or on a personal project from home. Check the Semilla Center facebook page for details and occasional schedule changes for the upcoming week! You Belong Here Cash MobsWednesdays4-7 PMLake StreetSpend what you canFederal actions in Minnesota are attempting to break communities through violence, division, and economic pressure. We cannot let that happen. If you are in a position to spend, join neighbors for Cash Mobs to gather as a community and support small businesses that need us. Check visitlakestreet.com/youbelonghere for the dates and locations of upcoming Cash Mobs! In Plain SightCreating [...]
March ’26 Events
Mosaic MondaysMondays6 - 8 PMSemilla Center forHealing and the Arts2742 15th Ave SFreeDoes non-directed community creativity bring you joy, strength, relief - or any other soul-lifting benefit? Then you should know about Semilla Open Studio Mondays. This weekly open studio welcomes everyone to work in community company on mosaics or linocut prints (materials and basic instruction provided) or on a personal project from home. Check the Semilla Center facebook page for details and occasional schedule changes for the upcoming week! You Belong Here Cash MobsDates to come4-7 PMLake StreetSpend what you canFederal actions in Minnesota are attempting to break communities through violence, division, and economic pressure. We won’t let that happen. If you are in a position to spend, join neighbors for Cash Mobs to gather as a community and support small businesses that need us. Check http://www.visitlakestreet.com/youbelonghere for the dates and locations of upcoming Cash [...]
