9th Annual Annual Annual “Hotdish Revolution”

The Holland Neighborhood Improvement Association (HNIA) invites all to join them at the 9th Annual Hotdish Revolution on Sunday, April 21, 4 – 7 p.m. at St. Maron’s Cedars Hall, 602 University Avenue NE. Hotdish Revolution is the Holland neighborhood’s annual community cook-off and jell-o competition. Six categories are offered for a hotdish entry – Darn Good (red meat, pork); Fins and Feathers (poultry, fish); I Made It! (kids under 16); Spicy; Vegetarian; and the quintessential Tater Tot. There is also a People’s Choice Award and a prize for the best Jell-o creation. New this year is a NE Brew District beer tasting. Five local breweries will bring some of their best craft brews, which will be offered in flights.

The Revolution committee promises good food, good drink, mayoral candidate judges, accordion music, information about exciting initiatives happening in Holland, and more. Admission is $10 for adults ($5 if entering dish or jell-o); $5 for kids 5-12; kids under 5 are free. Dishes are accepted for judged entry until 4:30 p.m. Find further information at www.facebook.com/hotdishrevolution.

Save the Date:

“Little Shop of Horrors” Thursday, March 7 – Friday, March 8, 7 p.m., & Saturday, March 9, 2 p.m., Edison High School, 700 22nd Ave NE.  Edison theater production of a comedy/horror rock musical about an alien plant that tries to take over the world. A benefit for the upcoming Senior Lock-In Party, sponsored by the Tommie Boosters/Edison Parent Group, will follow the Saturday matinee. Gardening Matters 9th Annual Community Garden Resource Fair Saturday, March 9, noon – 5 p.m., Metropolitan State University, St. Paul. The Gardening Matters Resource Fair offers opportunities to learn about the many resources available to home and community gardeners. For further information and to register for the resource fair, go to www.gardeningmatters.org. NE Mpls Royalty Sock Hop Saturday, March 9, 6 – 9 p.m., East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE.  Come dressed in 50’s wear for food, music and games. $5 admission includes dinner and dancing. New socks are being collected for Sharing and Caring Hands. NE Network Thursday, March 14, 7:30 – 8:45 a.m., Eastside Food Co-op’s Community Room, 2551 Central Ave NE. This month’s topic is “Affording Healthcare”. RSVP to nenetwork@eastsidefood.coop. Waite Park Spring Gala Saturday, March 16, 7 – 11 p.m., Cedars Hall at St. Maron Church, 602 University Ave NE. This PTA-sponsored event benefits Waite Park School and includes local food, beverages and a silent auction.  Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Visit Waiteparkpta.blogspot.com for tickets and information. 9th Annual Hotdish Revolution Sunday, April 21, 4 – 7 p.m., Cedars Hall at St. Maron Church, 602 University Ave NE. www.facebook.com/HotdishRevolution Metro Blooms Raingarden Workshop Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.,  Audubon Park Recreation Center, 1320 29th Ave NE. This City of Minneapolis sponsored workshop will explore the latest in healthy yard care practices and raingarden design. Cost is $15. To register, visit www.metroblooms.org or call 612-699-2426. Spring WingDing Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Audubon Park Recreation Center, 1320 29th Ave NE. This annual Audubon Park neighborhood celebration will include games, activities, food, arts-and-crafts demonstrations and more. Art-A-Whirl Friday, May 17 – Sunday, May 19. http://nemaa.org/art-a-whirl