Save the Date:

MPRB & Yinghua Academy Community Meeting Thursday, Nov. 8, 6:30 – 8 p.m., NE Park Recreation Center, 1615 Pierce St NE. Yinghua Academy, located at 1616 Buchanan Street NE, is planning a $6 million renovation and expansion project in the summer of 2013. Yinghua Academy will provide an overview of its upcoming facility expansion, along with visual renderings. The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board will provide an overview of how it will engage the community in upcoming Northeast Park master planning. Edison High School Open House Wednesday, Nov. 14, 6 – 8 p.m., Edison High School, 700 22nd Ave NE.  Come learn about the college preparatory programs, scholarship opportunities, performing arts, athletics, and clubs Edison offers its students. Special appearance by MN Vikings executive director of community relations Brad Madson.   Edison High School Choral Concert Thursday, Nov. 15, 7 – 8 p.m. Edison High School Auditorium, 700 22nd Ave NE. Holiday Beat Fundraiser Wednesday, Nov. 14, 5 – 7 p.m., Jax Café, 1928 University Ave NE. The Riverfront Entertainment District Partners are hosting a fundraiser to allow the Partnership to increase police presence in the NE Riverfront District during the holidays. To register, contact 612-370-9131 or clevens@minneapolischamber.org. NE Network: Shop Local Thursday, Nov. 15, 7:30 – 8:45 a.m., Eastside Food Co-op Community Room, 2551 Central Ave NE. RSVP to board@eastsidefood.coop. NEMS Fall Band & Choir Concert Monday, Nov. 19, 6 - 7 p.m., Northeast Middle School, 2955 Hayes St NE. NE Harvest Gathering Monday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m., Northeast Middle School, 2955 Hayes St NE. Associate Justice Alan Page will be the guest speaker at this dinner dedicated to fostering community. Contact neharvestgathering@gmail.com for more information. Ward 1 Community Forum: Public Safety Tuesday, Nov. 27, 6 – 7 p.m., Firefighters Hall & Museum, 664 22nd Ave NE.  Join CM Reich, Chief Dolan, Assistant Chief Harteau and new Crime Prevention Specialist Susan Bradshaw. All are welcome for dinner and discussion. RSVP to 612-673-2201 or kevin.reich@minneapolismn.gov. CASSD Open House Wednesday, Nov. 28, 5 – 6:30 p.m., Eastside Food Co-op Community Room, 2551 Central Ave NE.  Central Avenue Special Services District is holding an informational open house. City of Minneapolis Budget Public Hearing Wednesday, Nov. 28, 6:05 p.m.., City Hall, Room 317, 350 S. 5th Street. NE “Life Size Book” Kick-Off Party & Live Auction Wednesday, Nov. 28, 6:30 p.m., Sen Yai Sen Lek, 2422 Central Ave NE. All are invited to this fundraiser for Artshare’s NE Life Size Book community art project. Bring a donated auction item (think vintage, collectible, handcrafted, re-gifted, or anything unique, curious and in good condition) for a chance to battle it out with your friends and neighbors on the auction floor. Free appetizers and cash bar. RSVP at 612-432-1512. For further information about the Northeast Life Size Book project, go to http://artsharene.blogspot.com/. Edison Family Tour Tuesday, Dec. 4, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Edison High School (Room 117), 700 22nd Ave NE. Prospective students and their families invited to learn about Edison’s academic programs, arts and the community, local and national business partnerships. A light lunch will be served. RSVP to Pamela Vertina at 612-668-1310 or pamela.vertina@mpls.k12.mn.us  Holiday Train Tuesday, Dec. 11, 8:45 p.m., 2800 Central Ave NE. Enjoy the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, as well as music and family activities at this annual fundraiser for the East Side Neighborhood food shelf.  Bring non-perishable food and money donations to benefit East Side Neighborhood’s food shelves. The event takes place at the Canadian Pacific Railway Shoreham Yard, 2800 Central Avenue NE.  City of Minneapolis Budget Public Hearing Wednesday, Dec. 12, 6:05 p.m.., City Hall, Room 317, 350 S. 5th Street. “Romeo & Juliet” Dec. 12 – 13, 7 p.m., Northeast Middle School, 2955 Hayes St NE. Dec. 14 – 15, 7 p.m., Edison High School, 700 22nd Ave NE.