Check out events from around the neighborhood!
2025 Community Connections Conference
The Community Connections Conference is an annual free event that connects residents of Minneapolis, community groups, neighborhoods and local government.
Community Connections Conference
- Saturday, Feb. 8, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Exhibitor check-in 8 a.m.
- Minneapolis Convention Center, first floor, Hall E
Extended exhibit hall deadline
Organizations now have until Jan. 12 to request a space in the Community Connections Conference exhibit hall. We invite everyone in the community to share information, skills, resources and opportunities through exhibitor booths.
Apply for your exhibit space by 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 12.
We are especially looking for informative, fun, interactive exhibits that fit this year’s conference theme, “Participation is Power: Speak, Act, Grow.”
Exhibit space is free for nonprofits and public institutions, and organizers will also provide booth spaces for conference partners. Sign up here.
Volunteer
We welcome volunteers to:
- Spread the word about the conference.
- Welcome guests.
- Guide people to breakout sessions.
- Keep lunch services running smoothly.
Bilingual volunteers are especially helpful. Sign up here.
January Public Events at The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis
Scarf Bombing in Loring Park
Jan 05, 2025, 10:45 AM
Please RSVP to participate in our community engagement initiative, Scarf Bombing, on Sunday, January 5th. We’ll gather at the Club at 10:45 am, walk to Loring Park, assist the One Good Deed members with distributing items in the park, and return to the Club for light refreshments.
LGBTQA Pride Happy Hour
Jan 08, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMJoin us for a vibrant and inclusive happy hour to kick off the New Year! Celebrate new beginnings with friends old and new in a welcoming atmosphere.
Great Decisions with Tom Hanson
Jan 08, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
You don’t want to miss the kickoff presentation on January 8th of the 2025 Great Decisions Curriculum. Join us for the insightful and popular US Foreign Policy Update with Diplomat in Residence and former career Foreign Service Officer, Tom Hanson.
Tom will explore and discuss the latest foreign policy developments, trends, and challenges facing the U.S in the year ahead including the new administration, the wars in Ukraine and the MidEast, where is China, what is NATO and many other topics that may very well change before January 8th arrives. The presentation begins with social hour at 5:30 followed by the presentation at 6:00 and followed by dinner at 7:15.