December 9 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join the Bottineau Neighborhood Board for Gingerbread House Decorating Party this December! Come decorate your very own graham cracker gingerbread house, complete with all the frosting, candies, and goodies you’ll need.

Gingerbread House Making
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | 5PM – 7PM
Bottineau Recreation Center

Please register in advance to ensure we have enough supplies for every decorator! Register here! 

The Bottineau Neighborhood Board Meeting will take place immediately after the event. All are welcome to attend, 7pm-8:30pm, at the Bottineau Recreation Center (same location).

Eastside Neighborhood Services is partnering with the California Street Farm for a produce giveaway!

Stop by for a variety of fresh offerings from the farm and other local growers, plus staples like potatoes, onions, apples, and milk.

• 📅 When: Thursday, November 13th
• ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• 📍 Where: ESNS Gymnasium (1700 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis)

For those needing more food support, help is available:

• Hunger Solutions MN Food Helpline: Call 1-888-711-1151 for food shelf options, meal programs, and SNAP updates.
• Second Harvest Care Center: Call 866-844-3663 for one-on-one support with food finding and program applications.

Annual Pumpkin Giveaway Saturday October 25, 11am –  1pm!
At the California Street Farm, across from the California Building

Ready for fall? Come on down to the Annual Pumpkin Giveaway on Saturday, October 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All Bottineau neighbors are invited to pick out a free pumpkin to decorate for the season. While you’re here, grab a free cup of coffee and connect with your neighbors!

A huge thank you to everyone who made the Bottineau Annual Meeting a success! Welcome to new board members Christina Keyser and Mel Ikola, and congratulations to re-elected board members Mariam Slayhi and Alonzo Parks. We heard updates on Bottineau Park, Metro Transit routes, Minneapolis Police Department policies, plans for Marshall Street Reconstruction, and learned about the Mississippi Watershed Organization! We’re so grateful for the engagement of our neighbors, the insights from our speakers, and the hard work of our board volunteers.

Thursday September 25, 7pm at East Side Neighborhood Services

You’re invited to the Bottineau Neighborhood Annual Meeting!

Enter to win a $100 Gift Card to Buttered Tin!

Review the new street design for Marshall Street!

Get updates on Bottineau Park construction progress!

Give feedback on the new rapid transit bus routes!

Learn how lawn care affects the Mississippi River with information from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO)!

Board Elections, Sandwiches, Snacks, and Door Prizes!

This is a great opportunity to get informed and involved in your community. We can’t wait to see you there!

Did you know that the Bottineau Neighborhood Association maintains the wrapped utility boxes in our neighborhood?

A huge shout-out to our board president, who recently gave the box at Lowry and 2nd a much-needed clean-up!

Let us know if you see one that could use some love!

Thursday August 28, 2025 | 5:30pm – Sundown

Family-friendly yoga class starts at 5:30pm.

Bottineau Neighborhood Association is sponsoring a FREE family-friendly yoga class taught by instructors from HUM Yoga + Barre!

Bring a dish to share with the community. Beverages will be provided. All Bottineau neighbors are invited to attend!

National Night Out is on August 5!

If you’re hosting a block party this year, contact us before and after your event to get reimbursed up to $100 for eligible materials, excluding food and entertainment. Eligible materials could include paper plates, napkins, balloons, flyers, etc.

Email [email protected] for more info.

Bottineau Park Ice Cream Social Tuesday June 10!

Join the Bottineau Neighborhood Association at the annual Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, June 10th, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Bottineau Park (2000 2nd St NE).

This is your chance to meet and chat with the BNA Board of Directors – share your ideas for the neighborhood!

Stick around after the social for Movie in the Park featuring Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire!

Please note: Our regular BNA Board Meeting for June is cancelled so everyone can join the fun! We can’t wait to connect with you!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 26th, from 9:00 AM to noon, for the annual Spring Clean-Up & *NEW* “BottineauNothing” Week! This event is a fantastic opportunity for neighbors to come together, beautify our community, and embrace a more sustainable way of living.

**Bottineau-Nothing Week “Shop the Boulevards”**
This year, we’re adding a unique twist, “Shop the Boulevards”: from April 20th to 26th, residents are encouraged to put out unwanted items (in good condition, of course!) on the boulevards for their neighbors to “shop.” This is a chance to give your gently used items a second life and reduce waste while connecting with your community. Please move any remaining items to your regular trash area before 9am on Saturday April 26 for pick up.

**Trash Pickup**
All trash items should be placed by your regular trash pick up area by 9:00 AM on Saturday, April 26th. Yard waste, hazardous waste, liquids, dirt, mattresses, and box springs will NOT be collected.

**Volunteers Needed!**
Volunteers are crucial to the success of this event. If you’re interested in helping, please meet at Gluek Park at 8:45 AM on April 26th. We’ll be picking up trash and assisting with city trucks. Coffee, pastries, bags, gloves, and pickup sticks will be provided! Sign up here!

We look forward to seeing you there!