Longfellow Event Calendar & Board Meetings

Weaving the Past, Present, and Future of 2511 East Franklin Avenue

Matthews Park 2318 29th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Augsburg University recently announced an agreement to sell the property to the Somali Museum of Minnesota to develop a permanent museum facility and cultural center on the former Bethany Lutheran Church site at 2511 E. Franklin Ave. A link to the press release on Augsburg’s website is here. Augsburg has worked with Redesign to identify a financially sustainable, [...]

City of Plymouth Just Deeds Informational Event

Plymouth Community Center 14800 34th Ave N, Plymouth, MN, United States

Join the City of Plymouth to learn about the history of Just Deeds; discriminatory covenants and how to remove covenants from deeds; enjoy refreshments and more! At the Black Box Theater at the Plymouth Community Center. This is a free event! RSVP online. 

Gardening for Wildlife: Creating Pollinator Habitat

Zoom

Go in-depth with this Gardening For Wildlife class via Zoom.  This is completely free.  If you want to join us, please email Daniel Schultz at with the date you would like to attend, and he will send you info and a Zoom link. This offer is for Greater Longfellow area residents as we are [...]

Equitable Development Committee Meeting

Zoom

The Equitable Development Committee, formerly the Equitable Housing & Development Committee, focuses on reviewing, researching, and discussing development projects and updates in the Longfellow Community. The committee also assists with the review of new development proposals and hosts transportation planners for presentations on upcoming projects. Find the agenda/ list of projects being discussed.  Join us [...]

Environment & River Gorge Committee Meeting

Zoom

The Environment-River Gorge Committee (ERG) discusses environmentally-focused initiatives that promote sustainability in the neighborhood and in greater South Minneapolis. They also discuss programs and projects that help advance the greening [...]

Seward Longfellow Restorative Justice 20th Anniversary Celebration

Vine Arts Center 2637 27th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Can you believe it? For 20 years, Seward Longfellow Restorative Justice has been creating opportunities for restorative practices at home, school, and in the legal system. Its time to Celebrate! Join [...]

MN Promise Act Grant Town Hall

Matthews Park 2318 29th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

A few of the offices representing South Minneapolis have scheduled an informational Town Hall with organizations MEDA, Neighborhood Development Center, Sen. Zaynab Mohamed, Rep. Samantha Sencer-Mura, Minneapolis Ward 9 Council [...]

Gardening for Wildlife: Bird Habitat

Zoom

Go in-depth with this Gardening For Wildlife class via Zoom.  This is completely free.  If you want to join us, please email Daniel Schultz at with the date you would like to attend, and he will send you info and a Zoom link. This offer is for Greater Longfellow area residents as we are [...]

Sip & Stitch: Neighborhood Craft Meetup

Arbeiter Brewing 3038 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, United States

Build community while working on your fiber arts project! This bi-weekly knitting and crochet meetup is organized by Greater Longfellow residents and meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the Month from 7 to 9pm at Arbeiter Brewing. Come when you can or come bi-weekly! Bring a project in progress or start one at the [...]

Garden Tool Swap

Longfellow Park 3435 36th Ave S, Minneapolis, United States

Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling and community partners are excited to offer our third annual citywide garden tool swap! From first time gardeners to those with green thumbs, all are welcome at this free event. You do not need to bring items to the event to take items home with you, and all are welcome [...]

LCC Trivia Night

Eagles 34 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Challenge your neighbors to a game of trivia! We're hosting a trivia night on Thursday, May 16th! Come solo or bring a team! No registration necessary. It's free to play [...]

Dowling Community School 100 Year Anniversary Celebration

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

Dowling Community School will be celebrating its 100 year anniversary on Saturday, May 18th. The ceremony, taking place in front of the Dowling school building, will be held from 10am -12pm, with commemorative speeches, dedications, school tours, dance, and music. Everyone is invited!