Longfellow Event Calendar & Board Meetings

River Gorge Clean up

Mississippi Gorge Regional Park 3349 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Join us for one last River Clean up before the snow falls. The River Cleanup gathers people from the neighborhood and community together to contribute to the health and vitality of the Mississippi River. All are welcome! This is a free, family-friendly event. To join the cleanup and experience the beauty of the river gorge, [...]

Lock and Dam Study Public Forum

Lock and Dam No.1 5000 W River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, United States

The Army Corps is now embarking on a highly anticipated disposition study that will help decide what happens to the Lower St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam, and Lock and Dam No. 1 (Ford Dam). The Corps will hold two more in-person public input opportunities to help define the study's scope. Organizers want to gather community [...]

October Board Meeting

LCC Board of Directors Meeting The LCC Board of Directors is composed of residents and a business representative from the Greater Longfellow neighborhoods. We hold meetings on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm and they are always open to the public. The LCC Board meetings are currently held over [...]

Lake Street Fall Movie Night: Coco

Gandhi Mahal Community Space 3009 27th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Join Lake Street Council in celebrating fall on Lake Street with a fun, community outdoor movie night! Lake Street residents, business owners, and visitors are welcome to enjoy family friendly activities, treats, and more! This event free to attend, no RSVP necessary. Date: Friday October 21, 2022 Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm Location: Gandhi Mahal [...]

Longfellow Community Health: Using Art as a Tool for Mental Health Support

Curiosity Studio 3607 East Lake St., Minneapolis, MN, United States

Join Curiosity Studio for open studios with art making experiences designed to strengthen individual and community wellness over the course of five different dates this fall.  This session will take [...]

East Lake Street Revitalization Community Meeting

Hook & Ladder 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Join us on Tuesday October 25 from 6-7:30 pm at the Hook and Ladder Theater for a meeting on the current and future revitalization efforts on East Lake Street, including information on current and future developments, updates on ongoing city and community projects, and proposals for solutions to persistent problems. This event is co-hosted by [...]

Lock and Dam Public Forum

Dowling Elementary School 3900 W River Parkway, Minenapolis, MN, United States

The Army Corps is now embarking on a highly anticipated disposition study that will help decide what happens to the Lower St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam, and Lock and Dam No. 1 (Ford Dam). The Corps will hold one more in-person public input opportunities to help define the study's scope. Organizers want to gather community [...]

Equitable Housing & Development Committee Meeting

The Equitable Housing & Development Committee (EHDC) is an Ad Hoc committee tasked with identifying, researching, and planning that will mitigate and/or support issues and opportunities of equitable housing in Greater Longfellow. The committee also assists with the review of new development proposals and hosts transportation planners for presentations on upcoming projects. Meeting Link I [...]

Environment & River Gorge Committee Meeting

The Environment-River Gorge Committee (ERG) works to create environmentally focused programs, projects and events that help advance the greening of Greater Longfellow, as well as promote and protect the River Gorge.   Meeting Link I Agenda

Documentary Premiere – Longfellow: Our Journey

Minneapolis Fire Station #24 4501 Hiawatha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

In May of 1863, following the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln, hundreds of African Americans fled slavery on two steamboats provided by the military at Fort Snelling. What happened to these families after entering the same site where Dred Scott and dozens more were enslaved by the same U.S Military? Join [...]

Events & Engagement Committee Meeting

The Events & Engagement Committee develops purposeful events and assists with outreach efforts to ensure all neighbors feel welcome and supported through a lens of diversity, equity and inclusion. Meeting Link | Agenda