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SUMMARY:Let off Some STEAM: Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Join Seward neighbors for an evening of fun\, relaxation\, and community-building! Neighbors of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to join us. We will provide a few games and light snacks. We encourage you to bring your favorite game to share with the group! \nFind us in the Multipurpose room. Ask Rec Center front desk for help. \nEmail lily@sng.org with any questions. \nWe’re looking for volunteers to help at this event! Roles include: Set Up/Take Down (2). Volunteers may participate in game play. Sign up to volunteer
URL:https://sng.org/event/game-night-2/
LOCATION:Matthews Park Center\, 2318 29th Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Community Gatherings,SNG Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T160000
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting / Neighborhood Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Seward Neighborhood Group for a family-friendly neighborhood celebration in Matthews Park! \n1-3 PM \nWe will plan to be outside of Matthews Rec Center with meet & greet opportunities to learn about local organizations\, and SNG’s own committees. Always thought about joining a committee\, but didn’t know how to participate? Come meet our Community Engagement\, Community Development\, Environment\, and History Committees! Leave with an SNG shirt or tote bag for the price of a sliding scale donation to SNG. We will also be selling copies of the “People’s History of Seward” for $25\, via cash\, check\, or Venmo inside the Rec Center. \nOn the four-square court we will be hosting a Garden Tool Swap. Plants\, trimmings\, seeds\, leftover soil are all welcome! All remaining items will be donated to local groups with gardening programs. \nOver by the wading pool\, we will have live performances by local music groups\, and a dance workshop from the Somali Museum. Bring a lawn chair and hangout with an ice cream sandwich! \nWe have prepared a scavenger hunt for Matthews Park\, with prizes being temporary tattoos! The Rec Center will provide sports equipment for neighbors to organize their own pick-up activities. \nInside the Rec Center we will have a silent auction\, featuring prizes from local artists and businesses\, with bidding closing at 3pm. Use this link to view our silent auction. \nStarting at 3 PM \nWe will move inside for SNG’s Annual Meeting. Committees will briefly share the successes of Seward Neighborhood Group over the past year and announce winners of Seward’s Small Grants Program. The annual meeting will conclude with electing new members to the Board of Directors. Winners of the Silent Auction will be announced and prizes will be available when the Annual Meeting concludes. \nPlease send any questions to admin@sng.org. See our home page for details about how to apply to our Board of Directors\, there’s still time to apply! \n  \nFeatured Items at the Silent Auction include: \n\nGift Certificates to Seward Co-op\, Pizza Luce\, Indigenous Food Labs\nPhotography from Lisa Boehlke\nPottery from Peter D’Ascoli\, Eric Riese\, Sara Rothholz-Weiner\nHomemade hot sauce\, jam\, and granola\n\nIf you have interest in donating to our Silent Auction\, please visit this link. For questions\, email admin@sng.org. \n  \nThe following organizations will have tables set-up where you can meet their leaders and learn more about their work: \n\nTwin Cities Makers\nGreater Longfellow Rent Relief\nWe Feed Us\nLongfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors\nFull Circle Indigenous Planning and Design\nMetro Transit\nArticulture\nSeward Garden Tour\nSoup for You!\nSeward Civic & Commerce Association (SCCA)\nTierra Encantada\nSeward Child Care Center (SCCC)\nKids Count On Us\nNienow Cultural Consultants
URL:https://sng.org/event/annual-meeting-neighborhood-day/
LOCATION:Matthews Park Center\, 2318 29th Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Community Gatherings,SNG Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T170000
DTSTAMP:20260714T050015
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SUMMARY:Planting Flowers at Seward Towers West (1/2)
DESCRIPTION:Join Seward Neighborhood Group (SNG) and Seward Towers Corporation for an afternoon of gardening and cross-cultural exchange!  \nThis May\, SNG is purchasing perennial flowers to plant around the entrance to Seward Towers to beautify the space where our neighbors live. We will be collaborating with Residents and the Youth Program for some fun in the sun. \nPlease email lily@sng.org if you are interested in participating\, we encourage all neighbors to join us.
URL:https://sng.org/event/planting-flowers-at-seward-towers-west-1-2/
LOCATION:Seward Towers West\, 2515 S 9th St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Community Gatherings,SNG Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T170000
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SUMMARY:Planting Flowers at Seward Towers West (2/2)
DESCRIPTION:Join Seward Neighborhood Group (SNG) and Seward Towers Corporation for an afternoon of gardening and cross-cultural exchange!  \nThis May\, SNG is purchasing perennial flowers to plant around the entrance to Seward Towers to beautify the space where our neighbors live. We will be collaborating with Residents and the Youth Program for some fun in the sun. \nPlease email lily@sng.org if you are interested in participating\, we encourage all neighbors to join us.
URL:https://sng.org/event/planting-flowers-at-seward-towers-west-1-2-2/
LOCATION:Seward Towers West\, 2515 S 9th St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Community Gatherings,SNG Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T193000
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SUMMARY:Let off Some STEAM: Moving Towards Joy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a restorative movement class taught by Threads Dance Project’s Artistic Director Karen Charles. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing that allows for free movement. All ages are encouraged to participate. Click here to learn more about Threads Dance Project. \n\n\n\n\n\nThreads Dance Project was founded with the mission to examine\, expose and celebrate the threads that connect us. We believe dance is the most direct means to communicate truth no matter how difficult or mundane. \n\n\n\n\n\nFind us in the Matthews Rec Center School Multipurpose room. Ask front desk for help finding us. \nEmail lily@sng.org with any questions prior to the dance class.
URL:https://sng.org/event/let-off-some-steam-moving-towards-joy/
LOCATION:Matthews Park Center\, 2318 29th Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Community Gatherings,Let off some STEAM,SNG Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T170000
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SUMMARY:Story Quilt Re-Hanging
DESCRIPTION:Earlier this century\, residents of Seward Tower West along with others in the neighborhood crafted a Story Quilt focusing on their journeys to the Seward Towers. Each woman created two storytelling quilt blocks using silk screened photos from their lives. It also served as a more effective way for English language learning than a formal classroom and provided white retired-elders in the neighborhood who were lonely to have company. It allowed for rich cross-cultural understanding.  \nThe quilt was shown in the May 2006 “Stories in the Cloth” show at the Textile Center. It was created in 2004 in a series of workshops led by Doroth Mayer and photographed by Dawn Vogel. \nDuring the major renovation of the Seward Towers West Community Room several years ago\, the quilt was taken down for safe keeping. It’s time to return the Quilt to the West Community Room.  \nJoin us for a celebration of Seward’s Cross-Cultural History in the Community Room at Seward Towers West.  \nPlease email andersdiann@gmail.com for questions about the event.
URL:https://sng.org/event/story-quilt-re-hanging/
LOCATION:Seward Towers West\, 2515 S 9th St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Community Gatherings,SNG Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T180000
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CREATED:20260617T221141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T221237Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting Franklin: Community Gathering & Visioning Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of food\, conversation\, and community visioning as we explore ways to strengthen connections along Franklin Avenue. Please register at this link. \n\n\n\n\nWhat does the future of the Franklin Avenue East Cultural Corridor look like to you? \nJoin us for an evening of food\, conversation\, and community visioning as we explore ways to strengthen connections along Franklin Avenue and across Hiawatha Ave. \nThe Franklin Avenue East Cultural Corridor is home to vibrant cultures\, small businesses\, artists\, community organizations\, and gathering spaces. Yet many residents and visitors experience the corridor as disconnected\, particularly around the Hiawatha Avenue underpass. We want to hear from the people who know the area best. \nTogether\, we’ll share stories\, identify assets and challenges\, and imagine opportunities that could make the corridor more welcoming\, connected\, and vibrant for residents\, businesses\, and visitors alike. \nWhat to expect: \n\nFree pizza and refreshments\nGuided community discussion\nOpportunities to share ideas and experiences\nMeet neighbors\, business owners\, and community leaders\nHelp shape future plans for the corridor\n\nEveryone who lives\, works\, visits\, or has a connection to the Franklin Avenue East Cultural Corridor is welcome. \nRegistration is encouraged to help with planning\, but not required. \nHosted by NACDI\, Redesign\, Seward Civic & Commerce Association\, and Seward Neighborhood Group
URL:https://sng.org/event/connecting-franklin/
LOCATION:Pizza Luce Seward\, 2200 E Franklin Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings,Community Event,Community Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T110000
DTSTAMP:20260714T050015
CREATED:20260617T220613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T220632Z
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SUMMARY:Franklin Avenue East Cultural Corridor Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for guided walking tour with the Executive Director of Seward Redesign exploring the cultural assets\, businesses\, public spaces\, and opportunities within the Franklin Ave Cultural Corridor. Please register at this link. \n\n\n\n\nExperience the Franklin Avenue East Cultural Corridor through stories\, history\, and the vision for its future. \nAs we walk\, participants will have opportunities to share observations\, discuss barriers and opportunities\, and help identify improvements that could enhance the experience for residents\, businesses\, and visitors. \nWhat to expect: \n\nGuided walking tour and discussion\nLearn about the history and cultural significance of the corridor\nShare ideas for improving connectivity and visibility\nMeet neighbors and local stakeholders\nHelp inform future community development efforts\n\nPlease wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Details on meeting place and more will be announced soon! \nHosted by NACDI\, Redesign\, Seward Civic & Commerce Association\, and Seward Neighborhood Group
URL:https://sng.org/event/franklin-walking-tour/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260714T050015
CREATED:20260612T154816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T021644Z
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SUMMARY:Let off Some STEAM - #SewardRocks!
DESCRIPTION:Let off Some STEAM is back with another Friday night creative activity! \nJoin us in the Classroom Garden outside the Matthews Rec Center for a colorful rock painting activity. All supplies provided\, rocks welcome! Each participant will paint 2 rocks\, 1 to take home\, and 1 to leave in the community garden. Take a picture of your rock at home and tag us @sewardnbhd #SewardRocks! \nPlease email lily@sng.org with questions about the program.
URL:https://sng.org/event/seward-rocks/
LOCATION:Matthews Park Center\, 2318 29th Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Let off some STEAM,SNG Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T200000
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CREATED:20260702T213121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T213227Z
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SUMMARY:Monarca Democracy Defense Training
DESCRIPTION:Neighborhood-based training located in Seward\, Minneapolis\n\nThe exact location will be shared in the confirmation email after you register through Monarca’s website:\n  \n“We have lived through the largest federal immigration operation in US history. We have been tried\, tested\, and we have shown the world that we\, the people\, still have the power we need to defend and expand our American democracy. \nOur elections on November 3rd are an essential part of that defense. Election integrity is under unprecedented attack. People in the highest levels of government have called to nationalize elections\, tried to seize voter rolls from our state officials\, and threatened federal agents at polling places. \nJoin Monarca and your neighbors for our new Democracy Defense training. Together\, we will build a broad network to defend our democracy\, using every lever we can to ensure we have safe\, free\, and fair elections\, and that our votes are counted. \nIn this training\, you will learn more about: \n\nThe threats we are facing\nThe actions we can take\, now\, up to the election\, and beyond\nHow to organize locally to build democracy defense networks\, building on what we already have\nNext steps to stay engaged with the work\n\nThe training focuses on local organizing\, including an intentional planning period to work alongside your neighbors. If you are coming from outside the area\, we are excited to see you\, and we think you’ll get the most from the event if you can attend with 2-3 people from your neighborhood\, as well as connect with us afterwards to plan a training for your area.” \n  \nThis event is hosted by Monarca. Seward Neighborhood Group is sharing this on our website for communication purposes only. Please contact Monarca for all questions at trainings@monarcamn.org.
URL:https://sng.org/event/monarca-democracy-defense-training/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T193000
DTSTAMP:20260714T050015
CREATED:20260504T200813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T203338Z
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SUMMARY:Let off Some STEAM: Moving Towards Joy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another restorative movement class taught by Threads Dance Project’s Artistic Director Karen Charles. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing that allows for free movement. All ages are encouraged to participate. Click here to learn more about Threads Dance Project. \n\n\n\n\n\nThreads Dance Project was founded with the mission to examine\, expose and celebrate the threads that connect us. We believe dance is the most direct means to communicate truth no matter how difficult or mundane. \n\n\n\n\n\nFind us in the Matthews Rec Center School Multipurpose room. Ask front desk for help finding us. \nEmail lily@sng.org with any questions prior to the dance class.
URL:https://sng.org/event/moving-towards-joy-2/
LOCATION:Matthews Park Center\, 2318 29th Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Community Gatherings,Let off some STEAM,SNG Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260805
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SUMMARY:National Night Out
DESCRIPTION:National Night Out is coming up! National Night Out (NNO) is an annual nationwide event that encourages residents to get out in the community\, holding block parties and getting to know their neighbors is a way to encourage crime prevention and create community. It’s a great way to enjoy a Minnesota summer evening surrounded by friends and family. NNO is celebrated the first Tuesday evening in August every year.  In 2026 it falls on Tuesday\, August 4th.  Every block club event is individually planned. NNO out parties range from an informal potluck in someone’s yard to a closed off street with more formal games and activities. \nSNG provides resources for block club leaders to help organize their events. Please contact lily@sng.org for more information. \nApply to close-off your block \nNational Night Out event registration is now open. Make a plan for your neighborhood and sign up early to receive digital flyers and information about our National Night Out Pop-Ups\, where registered hosts can receive supplies for their National Night Out neighborhood events. \nRegister your block’s National Night Out event by July 28. \nAdditional Questions? Contact Crime Prevention Specialist\, Kali Pliego\, kali.pliego@minneapolismn.gov \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://sng.org/event/nno-2026/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260714T050015
CREATED:20260619T221521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T164044Z
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SUMMARY:36th ART - Brackett Park Rocket Lighting Event
DESCRIPTION:36th ART is hosting a Brackett Park Rocket Lighting event during the Greenway Glow Festival in conjunction with the 3rd annual yarnbombing of the fence atop the bridge\, led by Jack Becker. \nWe are seeking artists to help illuminate the rocket in a variety of fun and entertaining ways\, including multi-colored projections\, LED string light programming\, and a youth-orchestrated flashlight flash mob\, accompanied by dramatic lift-off sound effects and billowing steam. Imagine the Brackett Rocket “taking off” while a circle of community youths—using colored gels over their flashlights—simulate a fiery lift-off! \nStipends will be offered to 2-3 selected artists for short programs of 10-15 minutes. The deadline for submitting Letters Of Interest is July 15. Please email beckerjack54@gmail.com for more details. \nPlans call for a community potluck picnic\, a bonfire\, live music\, and lawn games (permit pending). Special guests will include Randy Walker\, the artist who created the sculpture “Return Journey” in 2007 using the original rocket ship that stood for decades in the playground. Stay tuned for details! \nPlease contact bobbie.erichsen@gmail.com for questions about the event.
URL:https://sng.org/event/rocket-lighting/
LOCATION:Brackett Park\, 2728 S 39TH AVE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings
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