From Uptown Movie Club:

Uptown Movie Club is a community driven initiative to consistently connect with neighbors over our love of cinema and to support local businesses that need our help. We need YOU to help make this a success! Uptown Movie Club will meet on the third Wednesday of every month at 7PM at the Lagoon Cinema in the heart of Uptown. We will gather, watch a film together and discuss after. It's like a book club, but you don't have to read the book!

Uptown Movie Club Opening Night
3rd Wed. monthly • 7 PM
Lagoon Cinema (1320 Lagoon Ave)

From Hennepin County:

Early drop off is available (no swapping) on Friday, August 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. Remaining items will be donated to Hennepin County schools and after-school programs. Participating Hennepin County Library locations will also be accepting early drop offs from August 1 through 13. Look for a collection container or ask a librarian where to bring your donation. 

Accepted

• 3-ring binders (1-inch only)

• Backpacks (working zippers, no rips/tears/stains)

• Calculators (working)

• Erasers

• Flashcards (in original box)

• Glue, including glue sticks, hot glue/glue guns, and white school glue

• Headphones (over-ear only, no earbuds)

• Notebooks, including lined and composition (50+ unused pages, used pages removed)

• Paint, including watercolor, tempera

• Paper, including lined, graphing, construction, cardstock

• Pencil cases/boxes

• Pencil sharpeners

• Pipe cleaners

• Pocket folders (no logos)

• Rulers, protractors, compasses

• Scissors

• Tape, including Scotch™, packing, masking

• Tissue paper

• Writing and coloring utensils, including pens, pencils, markers, crayons

*Not accepted: Broken, excessively worn, stained, or dirty items

School Supplies Swap
Saturday, Aug. 15 • 12–2:30 PM
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church (5025 Knox Avenue S)

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. To host an event in your Minneapolis neighborhood, register with the City of Minneapolis at the link below.

From the MN Food Truck Festival:

The MPLS Food Truck Festival is returning to the City of Lakes- and we’re doing it big. Join us Saturday, August 1st at Father Hennepin Bluff Park for a full day of food, music, and summer fun. And yes—it’s FREE to attend.

From 11AM - 9PM, explore 40+ of Minnesota’s favorite food trucks serving up bold street eats from around the world. Think Maine lobster rolls, shrimp tacos, smoked ribs, gyros, fro-yo, and everything in between. Trucks will line SE Main Street between SE 3rd Ave & 6th Ave SE, right at the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge so you may soak in the skyline views 🌉

Come hungry, stay awhile- there’s way more than food 👇

You’ll find unique experiences on four wheels including fashion & clothing trucks, a vintage record truck, a photo booth truck, and something special just for our four-legged guests 🐶 (Yes- we’re dog friendly!)

Add in live music all day, life-size Jenga, mechanical bull, bean bag toss, henna tattoo artists, and more—and you’ve got the ultimate Minneapolis summer party.

MPLS Food Truck Festival
Saturday, Aug. 1 • 11 AM – 9 PM
St. Anthony Main

From the African Development Center of MN:

Join the African Development Center in celebrating Black Business Week. With the support of the city of Minneapolis, we will be hosting a block party-style festival in our parking lot. Watch out for the announcement of our list of local vendors.

Black Business Week Festival
Fri. July 31•10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
African Development Center (1931 South 5th St)

From Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board:

The Minneapolis International Festival celebrates the rich cultural diversity of Minneapolis and surrounding communities through live music, dance performances, art, cultural exhibits, interactive activities, demonstrations, and more. This year, the festival will take place outdoors at Lake Harriet Park, offering a vibrant, open-air experience for all ages. Join us for this free community event and discover the many cultures that make Minneapolis such a dynamic place to live.

Minneapolis International Festival
Saturday, July 25•1–5 PM
Lake Harriet Park (4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy)

From Minneapolis Police Department:

The Minneapolis Police Department Implementation Unit invites you to join us for an upcoming community engagement event, Your Voice, Our Next Steps: Partnering for Progress. This interactive session is an opportunity to learn about ongoing police reform efforts, hear updates on the implementation of the Settlement Agreement, and share your thoughts, questions, and feedback directly with MPD staff.

Throughout the evening, attendees will have the opportunity to:

• Learn about key reform initiatives and implementation progress

• Explore informational displays and resources

• Engage in meaningful conversations with MPD staff

• Share ideas and feedback that can help shape future work

Your voice matters, and community input continues to play an important role in building a safer, more transparent, and accountable Minneapolis Police Department. We hope you will join us and be part of the conversation. Feel free to share this invitation with neighbors, community organizations, and anyone interested in learning more about MPD's reform and improvement efforts.

Provide Policy Feedback
We would like to hear from you! Feedback from the public is important and welcomed. Review policies here.

Your Voice, Our Next Steps: Partnering for Progress
Wed. July 22 • 5:30 refreshments, 6 – 7:30 PM meeting
Public Service Building, Rms 100ABC (505 4th Ave S)

From Uptown Movie Club:

Uptown Movie Club is a community driven initiative to consistently connect with neighbors over our love of cinema and to support local businesses that need our help. We need YOU to help make this a success! Uptown Movie Club will meet on the third Wednesday of every month at 7PM at the Lagoon Cinema in the heart of Uptown. We will gather, watch a film together and discuss after. It's like a book club, but you don't have to read the book!

Uptown Movie Club Opening Night
3rd Wed. monthly • 7 PM
Lagoon Cinema (1320 Lagoon Ave)