Education & Community

During this all-day educational experience, students will represent a country and learn about international relations and diplomacy. The experience allows students to practice public speaking, negotiation, and conflict resolution. This event is a great way to learn more about the world, especially for any student thinking about majoring in political science, global studies, or communications in college.

January 14
7am–4pm
Fick Auditorium and Edina Performing Arts Center Read more about Edina High School Model UN

Poet and teacher Chris Martin will speak on how new research shows that the autistic brain is hardwired for metaphor and imagery, meaning children and adults with autism may be natural poets.  He will lead the audience in some basic writing exercises that can help them use poetry in every part of their lives.  Sponsored by the Edina Reads Committe.  The program will be in the Fireside Room of the Edina Senior Cente below the Edina Library.  Read more about Autism and Poetry

October 8th, 2016 marked the 60th anniversary of the grand opening of Southdale, the first fully enclosed, climate controlled shopping center in the US. The Edina History Museum celebrates this with its new exhibit, “Southdale: The creation of a cultural landmark.”   Read more about Edina History Museum's new exhibit, “Southdale: The creation of a cultural landmark.”

Work with neighbors on behalf of neighbors. Service projects taking place around Edina. Sign up to volunteer, or create a volunteer opportunity. Read more about Edina Day of Service

Explore the gardens and exhibitions of the Bakken Museum. Read more about An Evening at The Bakken: Touch the Earth

This is a group for men interested in fostering real connections, real communication and real power in their lives - men with a genuine interest in "showing up" in their work, their relationships and their communities. Meetings will be a mix of conversation, reflection, skills practice and service to others. Visit www.erlintegral.com for more info about your host, Eric Larson and his work with men. Read more about Men, Alive!

Edina Give and Go will be holding it's annual fundriaser on Friday, April 8, 2016. For more detailed information please email: info@edinagiveandgo.org  Read more about Edina Give and Go Annual Fundraiser

ARCS Foundation, Minnesota is presenting Innovation in Action: Nanotechnology, a special event featuring Hysitron, the world leader in nanomechanical test instruments, and the ARCS Minnesota Avenue of Innovation, with poster presentations in exciting areas of STEM research by ARCS Scholars from the University of Minnesota. Read more about A Special ARCS Foundation Event Innovation In Action: Nanotechnology - Sponsored By Hysitron

Inspired by the experiences of co-owner Qiuxia Welch from her native city of Chengdu, China, and to honor the Chinese roots of the brewery, Boom Island Brewing will celebrate the Chinese New Year on Saturday, February 6 at the taproom from 1-9pm.  Boom Island Brewing was built with the help of Qiuxia’s own parents from China. Despite knowing no English, they came to Minneapolis from China to help Qiuxia and her husband and brewer Kevin get Boom Island Brewing into operation. Read more about Chinese New Year at Boom Island Brewing

Join us for the Edina Family Center PTO's Service Fair on Saturday, January 30th from 9:30-11:30 on the first floor of the Community Center (the Family Center). The event is open to the public and geared towards families with kids birth through age 5. Come together with other young families to work on projects that will benefit others throughout the Twin Cities. Some of the activities include: decorating placemats for Meals on Wheels, downsizing bags of rice for STEP Emergency Center and making playdough for Sabathani Community Center. Read more about Edina Family Center Service Fair