 Community Recycling Ambassadors summer refresher: Food rescue 🍕🍎
Wednesday, June 26 from noon to 1:00 p.m.
Mark your calendar for this a virtual event to refresh your knowledge on food waste reduction, learn more about food rescue volunteering, and get a look at the county’s new food waste reduction campaign. This is a continuing education event for Community Recycling Ambassador volunteers and attendance counts as one hour toward your volunteer commitment.
We are offering new nametags to reflect the updated program name of Community Recycling Ambassadors. To get your new or replacement nametag, please complete the nametag request form.
Nametags will be mailed throughout the year, with the last date to request a new nametag being August 31, 2024.
 Minimizing food waste is one of the most effective things we can do to reduce waste and fight climate change. The Stop Food Waste Challenge (stopfoodwaste.ecochallenge.org), offered by Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington counties, engages residents in learning easy, practical skills that will help them prevent wasted food, save money, provide for their families, and create a healthier environment.
This summer, recruit your workplace, neighborhood group or other organizations to be partners, or recruit friends and family and create your own team! Any time spent recruiting participants or serving as a team captain can be used as volunteer hours. Registration opens July 1 and the challenge is live August 1-31.
Sign up to be notified when registration opens.
Table at the Kenny Green Fair and ice cream social
Thursday, June 20 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Kenny Park, 1328 West 58th Street, Minneapolis
Ice cream provided! One to two CRAs are needed to educate visitors about preventing wasted food (including proper food storage, making an Eat First area in your fridge, and more). About 200 - 500 neighbors are expected to join. The booth will be set up for you, but volunteers will need to return materials after the event. Training provided. Email jenny.kedward@hennepin.us to get more info and sign up!
Support the Bloomington Baby Gear Swap
Saturday, June 22 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Smith Park, 8201 Park Avenue South, Bloomington
The City of Bloomington is seeking volunteers for their Baby Gear Swap. Tasks are flexible and may include helping unload donations, weighing and documenting items, organizing items on tables, or directing people from the parking lot. Volunteers are also welcome to participate in the swap! Fill out the form to sign up and contact Claire Pardubsky cpardubsky@bloomingtonmn.gov with questions.
Table at Minneapolis Farmer’s Markets
Multiple dates and locations
Connect with farmers market customers about how they can use their food to save money and the planet! One to two CRAs are needed to staff a table and provide resources about reducing wasted food. Training and materials provided.
There are several dates available to volunteer:
- Sunday, June 30 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kingfield Farmers Market
- Wednesday, July 10 from 3:30 to 8 p.m. at Nokomis Farmers Market
- Saturday, August 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fulton Farmers Market
- Wednesday, September 4 from 3:30 to 8 p.m. at Nokomis Farmers Market
- Sunday, October 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kingfield Farmers Market
To sign up, contact Jenny Kedward at jenny.kedward@hennepin.us, 612-348-7546
Support lending events with the NE Minneapolis Toy Library
Multiple dates, June through August
2510 Cleveland Street Northeast, Minneapolis
Support lending events with the Minneapolis Toy Library at their Northeast location. Volunteer tasks at lending events include returning toys to shelves and miscellaneous toy inventory tasks. Volunteers may be interacting with families and potentially using the point of sale system. Find an opportunity and sign up online.
Support the MN State Fair Eco Experience
Thursday, August 22 through Monday, September 2
MN State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Avenue North, St. Paul
The MPCA Eco Experience team is excited to offer volunteer opportunities for Community Recycling Ambassadors at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair! Volunteers get a free ticket to the fair, volunteer hours, and a chance to educate a wide-ranging segment of the public on recycling in Minnesota. Although this takes place in St. Paul, this opportunity does count toward volunteer hours.
If you have volunteered at the Eco Experience before:
- Visit the Volunteer Information Center: https://www.volgistics.com/vicnet/57409/login
- Log in using your credentials from last time you volunteered.
- Sign up for the shift that works for you!
If you have not volunteered at the Eco Experience before:
- Fill out this application on the Volunteer Information Center: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/143073641
- When you submit your application, you will see this message: "Your application has been submitted. You will receive a confirmation at the email address provided with additional information about how to sign-up for shift(s). Remember your email address serves as your username, and password you submitted on the staff form is used for logging into the Volunteer Information Center."
- Check your email for instructions on how to sign up for a shift.
If you have trouble signing up, please email Kelly Amot, kelly.amoth@state.mn.us
Summer is here and so are reuse events all over Hennepin County. Keep your eye out for community events and special sales at reuse retailers.
 University of Minnesota Reuse Program bike sale
Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
883 29th Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis
This annual sale will feature over 300 bikes to choose from. Prices are typically half off of retail price and based on quality and condition. The line grows quickly throughout the morning, so arrive early for the best selection.
Learn more about the bike sale.
Bloomington Crime Prevention Association Book’em annual used book sale
Saturday, June 15 through Saturday, June 29
10779 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington
This used book sale will have soft and hardcover books of all genres, music, movies, games, puzzles and more. Proceeds benefit the Bloomington Crime Prevention Association who provide grants to Bloomington non-profits, schools, and businesses. The hours of the sale are:
- Monday through Friday, 1 to 7 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Learn more about the sale and how to attend the preview on June 14.
Chicago Avenue Fine Arts Center garage sale
Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
3749 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis
Browse used equipment, tools, and other fun goodies for sale. The Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center is a non-profit arts organization that focuses on art forms such as blacksmithing, enameling, glass, jewelry making, metal casting, neon, sculptural welding, and more.
Learn more about the sale.
Excelsior Flea Market and Outdoor Market
Saturdays from June 22 through September 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
10 Water Street, Excelsior
Attend this market in downtown Excelsior and find unique treasures!
Learn more about the market.
Hamel Lions Club flea market
Sundays through September 29 from 6 a.m. to noon
Medina Entertainment Center Parking Lot, 500 Highway 55, Medina
Check the website for updates.
Big Fat Super Swap
Sunday, June 23 and Sunday, August 25 from 1 to 4 p.m.
5149 Bloomington Avenue, Minneapolis
This event is a body positive clothing swap for sizes 2XL and up! The swap's mission is to help combat clothing scarcity in harder-to-find sizes and is free for all to attend.
Learn more about the swap.
Resale Select tent sale
Friday, June 28 from noon to 5 p.m.
Saturday, June 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1605 County Road 101, Plymouth
The Resale Select tent sale is back, and better than ever! The sale will include clothing, household items, patio furniture, and more. All proceeds benefit Interfaith Outreach programs and services for local families.
Learn more about the sale and donate goods by June 14.
Wayzata Community Church rummage sale
Wednesday, July 17 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
125 Wayzata Boulevard East, Wayzata
The rummage sale will include clothing, jewelry, books and sheet music, accessories, luggage, furniture, toys and games, sporting goods, school supplies, bikes, art, electronics, home décor, shoes, and more. All proceeds from the sale benefit outreach in the community. Donations may be dropped off through July 7.
Learn more about the sale, how to donate, and volunteer opportunities.
Eden Prairie Bands garage sale
Wednesday, July 17 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Eden Prairie Middle School Cafeteria, 8025 School Road, Eden Prairie
The garage sale will include bikes, kids toys, clothing, kitchen items, sporting goods, tools, and more! Donations are accepted on July 15 and 16. All proceeds go to Eden Prairie Bands.
Learn more about the sale.
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