SSCO Events and Committee Meetings

Refer to our events calendar often for any and all updates regarding SSCO Board/Committee meeting times and events!

Safety Walk
Dec
22

Safety Walk

Join the Safety Team on walks around the neighborhood- bundle up and explore Stevens Square-Loring Heights and connect with neighbors along the way!

If you're interested in joining for a Safety Walk around the neighborhood, email SSCO Board Chair Ken at strobelmpls@aol.com or Kemi at kemiojelade@yahoo.com.

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Safety Walk
Dec
27

Safety Walk

Join the Safety Team on walks around the neighborhood- bundle up and explore Stevens Square-Loring Heights and connect with neighbors along the way!

If you're interested in joining for a Safety Walk around the neighborhood, email SSCO Board Chair Ken at strobelmpls@aol.com or Kemi at kemiojelade@yahoo.com.

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Safety Walk
Dec
20

Safety Walk

Join the Safety Team on walks around the neighborhood- bundle up and explore Stevens Square-Loring Heights and connect with neighbors along the way!

If you're interested in joining for a Safety Walk around the neighborhood, email SSCO Board Chair Ken at strobelmpls@aol.com or Kemi at kemiojelade@yahoo.com.

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Neighborhood Development & Events Committee
Dec
19

Neighborhood Development & Events Committee

  • Room 215 in Plymouth Congregational Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Neighborhood Development Committee provides a space for community members to learn about, engage with, and make recommendations about projects that impact the built environment of the Stevens Square-Loring Heights neighborhood, which includes: residential & commercial development, neighborhood accessibility, parks, greenspace, streetscape, and transportation infrastructure.

Our meetings will be on the 3rd Thursday of the month in room 215, Plymouth Congregational Church. You may also join the meeting virtually with the following link or call-in information:

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82653721062

Meeting ID: 826 5372 1062

One tap mobile: +13052241968,,82653721062# US

Dial by your location: +1 301 715 8592 US

Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kepfENgu2x

This meeting is eligible for rental discount hours.

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Safety Committee
Dec
12

Safety Committee

Join our Safety Committee on the fourth Thursday of each month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to meet with City, County, and other agencies to share information, identify resources, and develop strategies for a better neighborhood. Police officers may be present at this meeting.

The Safety Committee provides a venue for community members to bring forward their neighborhood-related safety ideas and concerns, identify resources and develop solution-based strategies, in partnership with City, County and other agencies. The committee seeks to empower neighborhood residents to take leadership in crime prevention initiatives and to take a proactive stance to increase safety for all, through building community.

This is a hybrid meeting available on Zoom or in person at Plymouth Church, 1900 Nicollet avenue in room 215.

This meeting is eligible for rental discount hours.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81977848599

Meeting ID: 819 7784 8599

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,81977848599#

Dial by your location: +1 312 626 6799

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Remembering Robert Skafte
Dec
9

Remembering Robert Skafte

As the first year of Robert's new journey approaches, the community is invited to gather to remember beloved neighbor and dedicated community member Robert Skafte.

Monday, December 9th, 2024
4:00pm - 5:30pm
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis
Lounge

Hosted by Jana Metge & Kevin Winge

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Dec
3

Board of Directors Meeting

  • Room 215 in Plymouth Congregational Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Board meetings are where SSCO's operational decisions happen! The SSCO Board of Directors is composed of residents from the Stevens Square-Loring Heights neighborhood and holds meetings on the first Tuesday of each month, which are always open to the public.

This is the best space to learn about SSCO programs, hear updates from committees, learn about proposals for new initiatives, and share your ideas with the Board. Only Board members can vote on motions, but everyone is encouraged to share their thoughts and comments. This is a hybrid meeting: join us using the Zoom link below or in-person at the Plymouth Congregational Church (1900 Nicollet Avenue, Room 215).

This meeting is eligible for rental discount hours.

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86570625115
Meeting ID: 865 7062 5115
One tap mobile: +19292056099,,86570625115#
Dial-in: +1 312 626 6799
Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kezgEsT5dQ

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Nov
26

Executive Committee Meeting

This is a remote meeting via Zoom
Every month the executive committee of SSCO's Board of Directors meets to catch up on pressing issues and plan upcoming decision making. The executive committee is made up of the board chair, vice-chair, treasurer and secretary. Typically the committee comes together to discuss finances, plan the next board meeting agenda and make special decisions on behalf of the board. These are 1-hour meetings that SSCO is opening up for public attendance, so neighbors can learn more about what the nitty gritty of our work is like.

Only executive board members vote during these meetings, but there are opportunities for all attendees to express their thoughts.

This meeting is eligible for rental discount hours.

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83627156853
Meeting ID: 836 2715 6853
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,83627156853#
Dial-in: +1 312 626 6799
Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcDXOpATwd

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Neighborhood Development Committee
Nov
21

Neighborhood Development Committee

  • Room 215 in Plymouth Congregational Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Neighborhood Development Committee provides a space for community members to learn about, engage with, and make recommendations about projects that impact the built environment of the Stevens Square-Loring Heights neighborhood, which includes: residential & commercial development, neighborhood accessibility, parks, greenspace, streetscape, and transportation infrastructure.

Our meetings will be on the 3rd Thursday of the month in room 215, Plymouth Congregational Church. You may also join the meeting virtually with the following link or call-in information:

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82653721062

Meeting ID: 826 5372 1062

One tap mobile: +13052241968,,82653721062# US

Dial by your location: +1 301 715 8592 US

Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kepfENgu2x

This meeting is eligible for rental discount hours.

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Give to the Max 2024
Nov
21

Give to the Max 2024

  • Stevens Square Community Organization (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Give to the Max is a statewide outpouring of support for thousands of nonprofits and schools across Minnesota! Our Giving Holiday is scheduled for Thursday, November 21, but you don’t have to wait to support the causes that mean the most to you. Early Giving started November 1, so don’t wait- make your gift today!

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Nov
12

Board of Directors Meeting

  • Room 215 in Plymouth Congregational Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Board meetings are where SSCO's operational decisions happen! The SSCO Board of Directors is composed of residents from the Stevens Square-Loring Heights neighborhood and holds meetings on the first Tuesday of each month, which are always open to the public.

This is the best space to learn about SSCO programs, hear updates from committees, learn about proposals for new initiatives, and share your ideas with the Board. Only Board members can vote on motions, but everyone is encouraged to share their thoughts and comments. This is a hybrid meeting: join us using the Zoom link below or in-person at the Plymouth Congregational Church (1900 Nicollet Avenue, Room 215).

This meeting is eligible for rental discount hours.

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86570625115
Meeting ID: 865 7062 5115
One tap mobile: +19292056099,,86570625115#
Dial-in: +1 312 626 6799
Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kezgEsT5dQ

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Oct
29

Executive Committee Meeting

This is a remote meeting via Zoom
Every month the executive committee of SSCO's Board of Directors meets to catch up on pressing issues and plan upcoming decision making. The executive committee is made up of the board chair, vice-chair, treasurer and secretary. Typically the committee comes together to discuss finances, plan the next board meeting agenda and make special decisions on behalf of the board. These are 1-hour meetings that SSCO is opening up for public attendance, so neighbors can learn more about what the nitty gritty of our work is like.

Only executive board members vote during these meetings, but there are opportunities for all attendees to express their thoughts.

This meeting is eligible for rental discount hours.

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83627156853
Meeting ID: 836 2715 6853
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,83627156853#
Dial-in: +1 312 626 6799
Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcDXOpATwd

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Coffee & Convos w/SSCO
Oct
25

Coffee & Convos w/SSCO

Join us at Stevens Square Park on October 25th from 4:30 - 6:30pm for Coffee and Convos!!

  • Share ideas and conversation with your neighbors, SSCO volunteers, and staff over a warm beverage

  • Bring your pup (costumes encouraged!) for Polaroid photos

  • Pick up a Stevens Square Community Cookbook!

  • We will also have voter information available.

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Safety Committee
Oct
24

Safety Committee

Join our Safety Committee on the fourth Thursday of each month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to meet with City, County, and other agencies to share information, identify resources, and develop strategies for a better neighborhood. Police officers may be present at this meeting.

The Safety Committee provides a venue for community members to bring forward their neighborhood-related safety ideas and concerns, identify resources and develop solution-based strategies, in partnership with City, County and other agencies. The committee seeks to empower neighborhood residents to take leadership in crime prevention initiatives and to take a proactive stance to increase safety for all, through building community.

This is a hybrid meeting available on Zoom or in person at Plymouth Church, 1900 Nicollet avenue in room 215.

This meeting is eligible for rental discount hours.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81977848599

Meeting ID: 819 7784 8599

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,81977848599#

Dial by your location: +1 312 626 6799

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Neighborhood Development & Events/Engagement Joint Committee
Oct
17

Neighborhood Development & Events/Engagement Joint Committee

  • Room 215 in Plymouth Congregational Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Events & Engagement and Neighborhood Development Committees will be hosting combined meetings for the fall/winter season.

The Neighborhood Development Committee provides a space for community members to learn about, engage with, and make recommendations about projects that impact the built environment of the Stevens Square-Loring Heights neighborhood, which includes: residential & commercial development, neighborhood accessibility, parks, greenspace, streetscape, and transportation infrastructure.

The Events & Engagement Committee meets organize some of the neighborhood's favorite events like Art in the Park and the Red Hot Art Festival.

Our meetings will be on the 3rd Thursday of the month in room 215, Plymouth Congregational Church. You may also join the meeting virtually with the following link or call-in information:

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82653721062

Meeting ID: 826 5372 1062

One tap mobile: +13052241968,,82653721062# US

Dial by your location: +1 301 715 8592 US

Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kepfENgu2x

This meeting is eligible for rental discount hours.

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Community Meeting: 1801 Nicollet Ave & Accord Health
Oct
3

Community Meeting: 1801 Nicollet Ave & Accord Health

Stevens Square Community Organization is partnering with Old School By Steeple People to host Accord Health regarding their proposal for 1801 Nicollet Ave. 

Accord Health is required to have a community meeting without city council present before Oct. 8th- this meeting will be a chance to discuss community conditions based on their business proposal that was appealed for a conditional use permit. 

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Oct
1

Board of Directors Meeting

  • Room 215 in Plymouth Congregational Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Board meetings are where SSCO's operational decisions happen! The SSCO Board of Directors is composed of residents from the Stevens Square-Loring Heights neighborhood and holds meetings on the first Tuesday of each month, which are always open to the public.

This is the best space to learn about SSCO programs, hear updates from committees, learn about proposals for new initiatives, and share your ideas with the Board. Only Board members can vote on motions, but everyone is encouraged to share their thoughts and comments. This is a hybrid meeting: join us using the Zoom link below or in-person at the Plymouth Congregational Church (1900 Nicollet Avenue, Room 215).

This meeting is eligible for rental discount hours.

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86570625115
Meeting ID: 865 7062 5115
One tap mobile: +19292056099,,86570625115#
Dial-in: +1 312 626 6799
Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kezgEsT5dQ

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Sep
30

Overlook Garden Volunteering

Garden with us in Stevens Square at the Overlook Garden.

Monthly Mondays: May - September. 

Time: 5:00-7:00 pm: May 20  June 24, July 29, August 26, September 30

The garden is located on 17th Street between Stevens and 2nd Avenues. 

Sponsors: Stevens Square/Loring Heights Community Organization, Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB)

Please note:

  • Plants, tools, & gloves supplied. 

  • No experience necessary.

  • This event is eligible for the Rent Discount Program. Contact www.stevenssquare.org for more info. 

  • We work in light rain but will suspend or cancel work in severe weather

Please sign-up here.

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Safety Committee
Sep
26

Safety Committee

Join our Safety Committee on the fourth Thursday of each month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to meet with City, County, and other agencies to share information, identify resources, and develop strategies for a better neighborhood. Police officers may be present at this meeting.

The Safety Committee provides a venue for community members to bring forward their neighborhood-related safety ideas and concerns, identify resources and develop solution-based strategies, in partnership with City, County and other agencies. The committee seeks to empower neighborhood residents to take leadership in crime prevention initiatives and to take a proactive stance to increase safety for all, through building community.

This is a hybrid meeting available on Zoom or in person at Plymouth Church, 1900 Nicollet avenue in room 215.

This meeting is eligible for rental discount hours.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81977848599

Meeting ID: 819 7784 8599

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,81977848599#

Dial by your location: +1 312 626 6799

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Sep
24

Executive Committee Meeting

This is a remote meeting via Zoom
Every month the executive committee of SSCO's Board of Directors meets to catch up on pressing issues and plan upcoming decision making. The executive committee is made up of the board chair, vice-chair, treasurer and secretary. Typically the committee comes together to discuss finances, plan the next board meeting agenda and make special decisions on behalf of the board. These are 1-hour meetings that SSCO is opening up for public attendance, so neighbors can learn more about what the nitty gritty of our work is like.

Only executive board members vote during these meetings, but there are opportunities for all attendees to express their thoughts.

This meeting is eligible for rental discount hours.

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83627156853
Meeting ID: 836 2715 6853
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,83627156853#
Dial-in: +1 312 626 6799
Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcDXOpATwd

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Neighborhood Development Committee
Sep
19

Neighborhood Development Committee

  • Room 215 in Plymouth Congregational Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Neighborhood Development Committee provides a space for community members to learn about, engage with, and make recommendations about projects that impact the built environment of the Stevens Square-Loring Heights neighborhood, which includes: residential & commercial development, neighborhood accessibility, parks, greenspace, streetscape, and transportation infrastructure.

Our meetings will be on the 3rd Thursday of the month in room 215, Plymouth Congregational Church. You may also join the meeting virtually with the following link or call-in information:

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82653721062

Meeting ID: 826 5372 1062

One tap mobile: +13052241968,,82653721062# US

Dial by your location: +1 301 715 8592 US

Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kepfENgu2x

This meeting is eligible for rental discount hours.

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Sep
16

Events and Engagement Committee Meeting

This is a remote meeting via Zoom
Join us on the third Monday of each month from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m for our Events and Engagement Committee meeting. Every month we meet together as neighbors to get to know one another and organize some of the neighborhood's favorite events like Art in the Park and the Red Hot Art Festival.

This meeting is eligible for rental discount hours.

Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89969345984
Meeting ID: 899 6934 5984
One tap mobile: +16469313860,,89969345984#
Dial-in: +1 312 626 6799
Find your local number:
https://us06web.zoom.us/u/keaiS5pfwZ

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Sep
3

Board of Directors Meeting

  • Room 215 in Plymouth Congregational Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Board meetings are where SSCO's operational decisions happen! The SSCO Board of Directors is composed of residents from the Stevens Square-Loring Heights neighborhood and holds meetings on the first Tuesday of each month, which are always open to the public.

This is the best space to learn about SSCO programs, hear updates from committees, learn about proposals for new initiatives, and share your ideas with the Board. Only Board members can vote on motions, but everyone is encouraged to share their thoughts and comments. This is a hybrid meeting: join us using the Zoom link below or in-person at the Plymouth Congregational Church (1900 Nicollet Avenue, Room 215).

This meeting is eligible for rental discount hours.

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86570625115
Meeting ID: 865 7062 5115
One tap mobile: +19292056099,,86570625115#
Dial-in: +1 312 626 6799
Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kezgEsT5dQ

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Safety Committee
Aug
29

Safety Committee

Join our Safety Committee on the fourth Thursday of each month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to meet with City, County, and other agencies to share information, identify resources, and develop strategies for a better neighborhood. Police officers may be present at this meeting.

The Safety Committee provides a venue for community members to bring forward their neighborhood-related safety ideas and concerns, identify resources and develop solution-based strategies, in partnership with City, County and other agencies. The committee seeks to empower neighborhood residents to take leadership in crime prevention initiatives and to take a proactive stance to increase safety for all, through building community.

This is a hybrid meeting available on Zoom or in person at Plymouth Church, 1900 Nicollet avenue in room 215.

This month’s meeting has been changed from the 4th Thursday to the 5th Thursday due to a scheduling conflict.

This meeting is eligible for rental discount hours.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81977848599

Meeting ID: 819 7784 8599

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,81977848599#

Dial by your location: +1 312 626 6799

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Aug
27

Executive Committee Meeting

This is a remote meeting via Zoom
Every month the executive committee of SSCO's Board of Directors meets to catch up on pressing issues and plan upcoming decision making. The executive committee is made up of the board chair, vice-chair, treasurer and secretary. Typically the committee comes together to discuss finances, plan the next board meeting agenda and make special decisions on behalf of the board. These are 1-hour meetings that SSCO is opening up for public attendance, so neighbors can learn more about what the nitty gritty of our work is like.

Only executive board members vote during these meetings, but there are opportunities for all attendees to express their thoughts.

This meeting is eligible for rental discount hours.

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83627156853
Meeting ID: 836 2715 6853
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,83627156853#
Dial-in: +1 312 626 6799
Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcDXOpATwd

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Aug
26

*CANCELLED* Overlook Garden Volunteering

Garden with us in Stevens Square at the Overlook Garden.

Monthly Mondays: May - September. 

Time: 5:00-7:00 pm: May 20  June 24, July 29, September 30

The garden is located on 17th Street between Stevens and 2nd Avenues. 

Sponsors: Stevens Square/Loring Heights Community Organization, Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB)

Please note:

  • Plants, tools, & gloves supplied. 

  • No experience necessary.

  • This event is eligible for the Rent Discount Program. Contact www.stevenssquare.org for more info. 

  • We work in light rain but will suspend or cancel work in severe weather

Please sign-up here.

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August Quarterly Meeting
Aug
24

August Quarterly Meeting

Join us for our August Quarterly Meeting:

Connect with your neighbors over free food and get updates on recent and upcoming projects like neighborhood lighting, 1st Ave reconstruction, and vote in a special election for SSCO Vice Chair, Secretary, and Member At-Large!

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Aug
19

Events and Engagement Committee Meeting

This is a remote meeting via Zoom
Join us on the third Monday of each month from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m for our Events and Engagement Committee meeting. Every month we meet together as neighbors to get to know one another and organize some of the neighborhood's favorite events like Art in the Park and the Red Hot Art Festival.

This meeting is eligible for rental discount hours.

Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89969345984
Meeting ID: 899 6934 5984
One tap mobile: +16469313860,,89969345984#
Dial-in: +1 312 626 6799
Find your local number:
https://us06web.zoom.us/u/keaiS5pfwZ

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Neighborhood Development Committee
Aug
15

Neighborhood Development Committee

  • Room 215 in Plymouth Congregational Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Neighborhood Development Committee provides a space for community members to learn about, engage with, and make recommendations about projects that impact the built environment of the Stevens Square-Loring Heights neighborhood, which includes: residential & commercial development, neighborhood accessibility, parks, greenspace, streetscape, and transportation infrastructure.

Our meetings will be on the 3rd Thursday of the month in room 215, Plymouth Congregational Church. You may also join the meeting virtually with the following link or call-in information:

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82653721062

Meeting ID: 826 5372 1062

One tap mobile: +13052241968,,82653721062# US

Dial by your location: +1 301 715 8592 US

Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kepfENgu2x

This meeting is eligible for rental discount hours.

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