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
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.
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.
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.
Neighborhood Development & Events Committee
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.
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
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
Board of Directors Meeting
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
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
Neighborhood Development Committee
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.
Give to the Max 2024
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!
Board of Directors Meeting
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
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
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.
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
Community Clean Up
Join us in Stevens Square Park (1801 Stevens Ave) to lend a hand with our community clean up! Meet at the pergola in the park. All supplies will be provided.
This event is eligible for rental discount hours.
For more information, reach out to our Greening Coordinator, Adam Schneider, at greening@stevenssquare.org
Neighborhood Development & Events/Engagement Joint Committee
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.
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.
Board of Directors Meeting
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
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.
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
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
Community Clean Up
Join us in Stevens Square Park (1801 Stevens Ave) to lend a hand with our community clean up! Meet at the pergola in the park. All supplies will be provided.
This event is eligible for rental discount hours.
For more information, reach out to our Greening Coordinator, Adam Schneider, at greening@stevenssquare.org
Neighborhood Development Committee
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.
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
Board of Directors Meeting
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
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
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
*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.
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!
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
Community Clean Up
Join us in Stevens Square Park (1801 Stevens Ave) to lend a hand with our community clean up! Meet at the pergola in the park. All supplies will be provided.
This event is eligible for rental discount hours.
For more information, reach out to our Greening Coordinator, Adam Schneider, at greening@stevenssquare.org
Neighborhood Development Committee
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.