THURSDAY, AUG. 13
WATERSHED MEETING
When: 12:45-1:45 p.m.
Where: Edinburgh USA, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park
Info: The Shingle Creek and West Mississippi watershed management commissions meet every month. Learn more at the commission’s website, shinglecreek.org/west-mississippi-commissioners
DROP-IN HIV TESTING
When: 3-5 p.m.
Where: Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center
Info: Meet with Red Door Clinic to take a free, private Rapid HIV test or to get help connecting to related resources. No registration required.
BROOKLYN CENTER FARMERS MARKET
When: 1-6 p.m.
Where: 7200 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center
Info: Stop by the parking lot across from Brooklyn United Methodist Church to support farmers and local businesses.
FRIDAY, AUG. 14
ST. GERARD CORN FEST — DAY 1
When: 5-10 p.m.
Where: Church of St. Gerard, 9600 Regent Ave. N., Brooklyn Park
Info: st-gerard.org/about-us/corn-fest
SATURDAY, AUG. 15
GUS MACKER BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT — DAY 1
When: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: North Hennepin Community College, 7411 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park
Info: macker.com/local/twin-cities-mn
SHINGLE CREEK CENTER FEST
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: North Hennepin Community College, 7411 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park
Info: A free, family-friendly event featuring local vendors, small businesses, food trucks, live music, kids’ activities and community resources. Presented by local nonprofit ACER in conjunction with Gus Macker. Learn more at shinglecreekcenter.com/fair-2026.
ST. GERARD CORN FEST — DAY 2
When: 5-10 p.m.
Where: Church of St. Gerard, 9600 Regent Ave. N., Brooklyn Park
Info:st-gerard.org/about-us/corn-fest
SUNDAY, AUG. 16
GUS MACKER BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT — DAY 2
When: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: North Hennepin Community College, 7411 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park
Info: macker.com/local/twin-cities-mn
MONDAY, AUG. 17
JOB SEARCH AND CAREER HELP
When: 1-3 p.m.
Where: Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center
Info: Drop in to get help with your job search from Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota Employment Services programs. Career Navigators can help with résumé and cover letters, interviewing preparation and practice, career exploration and resource connecting.
BROOKLYN PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
When: 6 p.m.
Where: City Hall Council Chambers, 5200 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park
Info: Access agenda at brooklypark.org
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19
MNSURE HELP AND ENROLLMENT
When: Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center
Info: MNsure-certified navigators will offer free help to people seeking health coverage. No appointment is necessary.
BROOKLYN PARK FARMERS MARKET
When: 1-6 p.m.
Where: North Hennepin Community College, 7411 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park
Info: Stop by the NHCC West Broadway entrance to support farmers and local businesses. Learn more at www.brooklynpark.org/farmersmarket.
THURSDAY, AUG. 20
MEDICARE COUNSELING
When: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center
Info: Get free help answering your Medicare questions with Minnesota Aging Pathways. Registration is required and can be done at trellisconnects.org/get-help/medicare.
BROOKLYN CENTER FARMERS MARKET
When: 1-6 p.m.
Where: 7200 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center
Info: Stop by the parking lot across from Brooklyn United Methodist Church to support farmers and local businesses.
FRIDAY, AUG. 21
BOOTS & BREWS BARN DANCE
When: 4:30-8 p.m.
Where: Historic Eidem Farm, 4345 101st Ave. N., Brooklyn Park
Info: Drinks, live music and guided square dancing at the Historic Eidem Farm. Tickets are $8 prior to the event or $10 at the door.
Purchase a ticket in person at the Community Activity Center, by phone at 763-493-8333, or online at brooklynpark.org/bootsandbrews.
MONDAY, AUG. 24
JOB SEARCH AND CAREER HELP
When: 1-3 p.m.
Where: Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center
Info: Drop in to get help with your job search from Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota Employment Services programs. Career Navigators can help with résumé and cover letters, interviewing preparation and practice, career exploration and resource connecting.
BROOKLYN PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING
When: 6 p.m.
Where: City Hall Council Chambers, 5200 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park
Info: Access agenda at brooklypark.org
BROOKLYN CENTER CITY COUNCIL MEETING
When: 7 p.m., preceding study session at 6 p.m., work session following regular session
Where: City Hall Council Chambers, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center
Info: Access agenda at brooklyncentermn.gov.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26
MNSURE HELP AND ENROLLMENT
When: Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center
Info: MNsure-certified navigators will offer free help to people seeking health coverage. No appointment is necessary.
BROOKLYN PARK FARMERS MARKET
When: 1-6 p.m.
Where: North Hennepin Community College, 7411 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park
Info: Stop by the NHCC West Broadway entrance to support farmers and local businesses. Learn more at www.brooklynpark.org/farmersmarket.
THURSDAY, AUG. 27
BROOKLYN CENTER FARMERS MARKET
When: 1-6 p.m.
Where: 7200 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center
Info: Stop by the parking lot across from Brooklyn United Methodist Church to support farmers and local businesses.