THURSDAY, OCT. 1<\/p>\n
BROOKLYN CENTER FARMERS MARKET<\/p>\n
When: 1-6 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: 7200 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center<\/p>\n
Info: Stop by the parking lot across from Brooklyn United Methodist Church to support farmers and local businesses.<\/p>\n
HAPPY HOUR AND MOVIE ON THE BARN<\/p>\n
When: 4:30-10 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Historic Eidem Farm, 4345 101st Ave. N., Brooklyn Park<\/p>\n
Info: A free movie showing and preceding happy hour, originally scheduled for Sept. 18. Limited amounts of picnic blankets supplied, attendees are invited to bring their own. The movie, Twilight, begins at dusk.<\/p>\n
TWEEN TIME<\/p>\n
When: 5-6 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W. Broadway Ave., Brooklyn Park<\/p>\n
Info: A drop-in program with crafts and games for kids in grades 4-8, with their younger siblings also welcome.<\/p>\n
SATURDAY, OCT. 3<\/p>\n
FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE<\/p>\n
When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Central Fire Station, 5700 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park<\/p>\n
Info: A free, family-friendly event featuring live demonstrations, activities, food trucks, community vendors, and an opportunity to learn about the new fire station under construction nearby.<\/p>\n
MONDAY, OCT. 5<\/p>\n
BROOKLYN PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING<\/p>\n
When: 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: City Hall Council Chambers, 5200 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park<\/p>\n
Info: Access agenda at brooklypark.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n TUESDAY, OCT. 6<\/p>\n OSSEO AREA SCHOOLS SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION<\/p>\n When: 6-8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: Education Service Center, Forum Room, 11200 93rd Ave. N., Maple Grove<\/p>\n Info: Access the agenda at osseoschools.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7<\/p>\n BROOKLYN PARK FARMERS MARKET<\/p>\n When: 1-6 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: North Hennepin Community College, 7411 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park<\/p>\n Info: Stop by the NHCC West Broadway entrance to support farmers and local businesses. Learn more at www.brooklynpark.org\/farmersmarket<\/a>.<\/p>\n COMPUTER AND TECH HELP<\/p>\n When: 4-5 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center<\/p>\n Info: Drop by to receive one-on-one assistance with computers, printers and more. Call 612-543-5600 to verify a volunteer is available.<\/p>\n THURSDAY, OCT. 8<\/p>\n LIVING WELL RESOURCE FAIR<\/p>\n When: 10 a.m-1 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park<\/p>\n Info: A free open house featuring resources to support quality of life at all ages, stages, and abilities.<\/p>\n WATERSHED MEETING<\/p>\n When: 12:45-1:45 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: Edinburgh USA, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n BROOKLYN CENTER FARMERS MARKET<\/p>\n When: 1-6 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: 7200 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center<\/p>\n Info: Stop by the parking lot across from Brooklyn United Methodist Church to support farmers and local businesses.<\/p>\n TWEEN TIME<\/p>\n When: 5-6 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W. Broadway Ave., Brooklyn Park<\/p>\n Info: A drop-in program with crafts and games for kids in grades 4-8, with their younger siblings also welcome.<\/p>\n CIVIC ENGAGEMENT EDUCATION SERIES<\/p>\n When: 5-8 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: Helling Hall, North Hennepin Community College, 7411 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park<\/p>\n Info: The fourth session of the Civic Engagement Education Series: Financial Literacy & Community Empowerment. A free event open to all Brooklyn Park residents and community members.<\/p>\n FRIDAY, OCT. 9<\/p>\n HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION<\/p>\n When: TBD<\/p>\n Where: Brooklyn Center Elementary School, 1500 9th Ave. N., Brooklyn Center<\/p>\n Info: Details and time to be posted at bccs286.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n HOWL-O-WEEN<\/p>\n When: 5-7 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: Mississippi Gateway Regional Dog Park, 10126 W. River Road, Brooklyn Park<\/p>\n Info: Celebrate the season with your pup at the new Mississippi Gateway Regional Dog Park. Live music by Jake Stow during the event.<\/p>\n SATURDAY, OCT. 10<\/p>\n SPECIAL MATERIALS DROP-OFF DAY<\/p>\n When: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: Operations and Maintenance Building, 8300 Noble Ave. N., Brooklyn Park<\/p>\n Info: Area residents can bring in certain recyclable items that are not accepted in recycling bins. This event is open to residents of Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Crystal and New Hope.<\/p>\n FALL ON THE FARM<\/p>\n When: 11-2 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: Historic Eidem Farm, 4345 101st Ave. N., Brooklyn Park<\/p>\n Info: Stop by for fresh cider from the cider press, go on a hayride, enjoy caramel apple slices and more. There will be a free concert from 12-2 p.m. featuring the Double Down Daredevils.<\/p>\n MONDAY, OCT. 12<\/p>\n ANOKA-HENNEPIN SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION<\/p>\n When: 5:30-7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: Sandburg Education Center, 1902 2nd Ave., Anoka<\/p>\n Info: Access the agenda at ahschools.us<\/a>.<\/p>\n BROOKLYN PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING<\/p>\n When: 6 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: City Hall Council Chambers, 5200 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park<\/p>\n