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 [...]
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 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!
Explore the oldest Black Church in Minneapolis, St. James AME Church, 3600 Snelling Avenue S., and the entire state of Minnesota, during Doors Open Minneapolis, May 18th from 10am until 5pm. There will be presentations throughout the day including Our (1860) beginnings in Territorial Minnesota at 11:15am; Journey from St. Anthony Falls to Snelling Ave S. at 12:15pm; [...]
Do you enjoy visual art inspired by your favorite bands? Step into the captivating world of "Fakery. Made Daily," an exhibit of faux album covers by artist Keith Vargo, under his very own faux music label, “Altair Flair Records.” Featuring nearly fifty meticulously crafted illustrations – each a striking album cover printed on aluminum – [...]
Our Board of Directors discusses the objectives and programming of Longfellow Community Council and votes on grants and projects. Look at our agenda for a more complete picture of what we’re doing each month. Our Board meets the third Tuesday of the month from 6pm to 8pm. All meetings are open to the public and are currently [...]
Every year after the Legislative session, the Longfellow Business Association, Seward Civic and Commerce Association, and Lake Street Council invite legislators to come and share updates that may be relevant to business owners. This also provides an opportunity for business owners to ask questions to the legislators. This year we will be joined by State Senator Zaynab Mohamed (District 63) [...]
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 meetup. ** [...]
Connect with your neighborhood organization! Join Longfellow Community Council Organizer Ben at one of our upcoming community office hours. He'll be at a new location from 12 to 4pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Connect with us by email - . This month find Ben at one of our great neighborhood cafes, Milkweed. [...]
The Equitable 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 at an upcoming meeting! The EDC currently [...]
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 of Greater Longfellow and protect the River Gorge and help form working committees. Find the agenda for details on upcoming meetings. ERG meets the first Wednesday of [...]
Shop the Longfellow Neighborhood Garage Sales! There will be over 70 sales throughout the four neighborhoods (Cooper, Hiawatha, Howe, Longfellow) on Saturday, June 8th and Sunday, June 9th. Times vary by sale, so make sure to check out our interactive map or download a PDF with sale details. Find printed maps at local stores and [...]
