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Haven in the Heart of the City: The History of Lakewood Slide Presentation (Jefferson)
Explore turn-of-the-century Minneapolis and Lakewood’s unique art, architecture, gardens, greenhouse operation and famous monuments in this 45-minute slide presentation about Lakewood Cemetery. Meet at the Garden Mausoleum at Lakewood Cemetery, 3600 Hennepin Ave. S. -
Midnight-to-Dawn Metro Bike Tour #41 (Southwest)
Insomniacs and bicycling lovers unite. Enjoy a 42- or 28-mile ride through the metro on the "Midsummer's Night Dream-of-a-Ride." Make stops at late-night shops like Mel-O-Glaze Bakery and Cuppa Java or bike straight through the night to the sunrise finish. A gourmet breakfast will follow the ride. Registration deadline is June 14. Cost is $20 and includes breakfast and t-shirt. There are no refunds or transfers for this ride if you wish to cancel. We will issue a partial refund if we cancel the ride. -
Namekagon River Canoe & Kayak Trip (Southwest)
Join us for a great weekend canoeing or kayaking the Namekagon River, one of Wisconsin's most scenic canoeing rivers. Arrive Friday afternoon/or night, set up camp and enjoy a special late night snack. After breakfast Saturday, pack a lunch and paddle about 13 miles of the river before enjoying a gourmet dinner. Canoe or kayak a shorter leg of the river on Sunday with only your lunch and water in tow. The trip fee is based on two people per canoe or one person per kayak. If you sign up, you must attend an informational meeting from 7–8 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at Southwest. Cost is per person and includes all meals, canoe/kayak rental, shuttle service to/from the drop points, two nights camping fees and communal supplies. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from Jack's Campground in Trego, WI (a 1.5 hour drive). -
Southwest Community Earth Day Clean-Up (Southwest)
Join us to help clean up the community, including the areas around Southwest High School, Minnehaha Creek and Lake Harriet. Enjoy juice, coffee and rolls at 8:30 a.m. before cleaning up from 9 a.m.–noon. A picnic-style lunch will be provided after the clean-up. This project is co-sponsored by the Southwest Community Education Advisory Council and the Southwest Green Team.
