Please Water New Boulevard Trees
Reminder to all M-H residents, please water their new boulevard trees.
Some of the new little ones are looking kind of crispy in this dry heat.
Archive for June, 2007
Free tomato and broccoli plants
I have about a dozen tomato and broccoli plants in pots for anyone to come pick up for free at our home in Southeast:
512 7th Street SE (not far from Stone Arch Bridge, Surdyks)
I will put them on our carriage walk next to the boulevard, which is a flourishing native prairie easy to spot on our block. Please pick them up before June 30, if possible. Please call ahead so that we can confirm that they are still available (just in case one of you scoops them up quickly, which I hope happens!)
Cordelia Pierson
Home 612-379-8196
National Night Out Planning Week June 17-24
Minneapolis CCP/SAFE
National Night Out
For media information call Bob Milner - 612-724-4296
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National Night Out Planning Week June 17-24
Join the Movement – Put “Neighbors” Back in the Neighborhood
Every year on the first Tuesday of August, people across the country gather to celebrate National Night Out (NNO). This year on Tuesday, August 7, close to 50,000 Minneapolis residents will celebrate neighborliness, safety and stronger community. It’s expected that more than 1900 Minneapolis blocks will host more than 1,000 block parties. Some will be as simple as neighbors sharing iced tea and conversation on a front porch, while others will have closed off streets, music, face painting, chalk art, potlucks, dancing, games, and piñatas. The 2007 National Night Out theme is Join the Movement - Put “Neighbors” Back in the Neighborhood.
Planning Week
Planning Week, June 17-24, is designed to make putting together an NNO party a simple matter. Often block clubs scramble at the last minute to get parties together. Meeting during Planning Week to prepare in advance can make things easier for active block clubs. It’s also a great time for new block clubs to organize. Early planning helps to share the work so no one has to do a lot and everyone can enjoy the NNO event. CCP/SAFE, a unit of the Minneapolis Police Department coordinates the City’s NNO each year and is promoting this 7th Annual NNO Planning Week.
Some things to discuss at planning meetings:
How many people should we plan for? Who will get food and who will get utensils?
What kinds of activities will encourage conversation?
What to do for kids? Games, face painting, piñata, recognition awards for good things they’ve done, etc?
Should we have music? What kind and who will arrange for it?
Do we want to block the street? If so, what are the deadlines, who will apply and when?
Should we make an invitation flyer and who will do it? Who will get the flyers to the neighbors?
Do we need the flyer in more than one language? Which language(s) and who will do that?
What will we do if it rains?
It’s Free and Easier than Ever to Register and Close Your Street for NNO
This year, one process makes it possible to register your NNO event and apply to close your street. To do one or both visit www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/nno or if you don’t have Internet call 311 or 612-673-3000. If you register by July 24, you’ll be eligible for a door prize drawing. Remember it’s not essential to close your street to have a successful NNO event. Many groups meet in yards, parks, vacant lots, or inside. If you apply to close your street by July 24, street closure will be free. Between July 25 and August 2, street closure costs $100. Applications for street closure will not be accepted after August 2.
If you have NNO or Planning Week questions visit www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/nno or call 311 or 612-673-3000.
Sponsored by: Minnesota Twins, Target, The Park at MOA, Qwest Communications, General Mills Foundation and PROEX
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Items of Interest, June 2007
Reminder – NO General membership meeting in July. Have a great summer and we’ll meet again in August. The August meeting (only) will be held in a different place due to construction at our regular spot. The August meeting will be held at First Congregational Church, 500 8th Ave SE
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The MPRB Jim Lupient Water Park is open Monday through Friday from 1-8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. The water park is located at 1520 Johnson St. NE and features three large water slides, a tube slide, a log water walk, interactive sprayers, lap swimming lanes, and zero depth entry. Younger children can enjoy a new separate spray pool. Other amenities include new colorful shade structures, concessions, a grassy sun-bathing area and outside shower towers and lockers. Covered shelters are available by reservation and seat 15 people. Regular admission is $5-$6 daily; $3-$4 after 6 p.m. weekdays. Individual and family season passes, lap swim punch passes, shelter and facility rentals, group rates and birthday party packages are also available. For details, visit www.minneapolisparks.org or call 612-370-3989 during business hours.
Many of MPRB’s 60 wading pools are located near playgrounds, picnic areas, sports fields, walking paths and restrooms. Lifeguards are not on duty at MPRB wading pools. Visit www.minneapolisparks.org or call 612-230-6400 for a nearby wading pool, list of amenities and park contact information.
Neighborhood Policing Plans, while new in 2007, are part of continuing community and Police Department efforts to focus on neighborhood concerns. Neighborhoods and their MPD precincts are working on developing plans together, with everyone participating in future activities to address mutual concerns. The Neighborhood Policing Plans will be updated each year. The Neighborhood plans for Sector 1 of the 2nd Precinct are on the webpage at: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/outreach/Pct2NeighborhoodPolicingPlans.asp
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A recent SE Seniors meeting reminded all that Eastside Services offers medical and grocery shopping transportation for seniors in our neighborhood. Call 612- 788- 9186 for info. SE Seniors provides home visitors and nurses 331-2302.
Youth Performance Company is having an open house on June 15th from 5-8 pm –
refreshments and live band. The company is now located above Cupcake in Prospect Park at 3338 University Ave. SE. YPC does great work – producing theatre, offering classes for young artists, and generally fueling and inspiring the artistic spirit of youth. Check out their offerings at: www.youthperformanceco.com (623-9180)
The Grand opening of the new St. Anthony Falls Water Power Park is scheduled for Tuesday June 12, 1:45 – 3pm, with a ceremony starting at 2 pm. 206 Main St SE. Light refreshments will be served. The U of MN will be conducting tours of their hydro laboratory immediately following the ceremony. If you are interested in the tour, RSVP to walke020@umn.edu or 624-4363 Bonnie Jean.
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The City of Minneapolis is making available Mobilizing Citizens for Grassroots Climate Change micro-grants of up to $1,000. The total amount given out through the grants will be about $20,000. The application is relatively short and easy to fill out. Applicants are asked to submit
their plans to use the money for a project that results in meaningful, measurable steps to reduce climate change.
To learn more about the micro-grants, to get an application, and to see project ideas, visit the City’s sustainability website at www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/sustainability/
Applications for the grants must be received by 4:00 p.m. June 20, 2007.
All projects funded through the grants need to be finished by Dec. 1, 2007.
The city of Mpls has also issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for
Climate Change Innovations Funds
- The purpose of the funding is to energize local groups to reduce climate change impacts made by Minneapolis residents and businesses.
- These funds are focused on meaningful, measurable climate change actions.
- Eligible applicants may request up to $10,000 for activities completed by December 15, 2007.
- It is anticipated that up to 5-7 projects will be funded.
- Applications are due July 10.
For more information please visit.
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/procurement/RFPClimateInnovations.pdf
National Night Out is coming Tuesday, August 7th. If you are planning an event on your block, contact our office and we will list it on our website. See the city of Mpls website for tips on how to plan the event and register to get prizes or visits from firefighters or police.
August 3rd a Dog Parade is coming to our area – stay tuned!
MHNA is embarking on a marketing effort to tell the world what a great place this is to live. We would like to feature some before/after photos of housing improvements done over the past 10 years or so. Our neighborhood has really changed! The pictures don’t have to be NRP funded –projects, but they can be. If you don’t have them electronically, we can scan them. Please contact us by email or mail: mhna@pro-ns.net MHNA 415 4th Ave SE #209, Mpls, MN 55414
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The City’s Department of Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) is pleased to announce that its Preservation and Design Team has recently launched updates and improvements to the City’s heritage preservation website.
Over the last few months, the landmarks and districts link in the website has been significantly upgraded to serve as an interactive database for discovering and researching locally-designated historic properties in Minneapolis. This site was updated to provide baseline information to local government as well as the citizens of Minneapolis, our partners in the preservation, design, development, and real estate communities, elected officials, educators, students, visitors. As you’ll see, a profile for each landmark and district notes key information taken directly from the original designation forms including key dates, attributes and photographs. Best of all, it is now possible to “surf” through the City’s landmarks based on whichever category makes sense to
you - by sector of the city, neighborhood, style, architect, year of construction, historic use, and so on. Check it out at http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/hpc/landmarks/
PRESERVE MINNEAPOLIS WEB SITE LAUNCH PARTY
Thursday, June` 21, 5:30 pm Mill City Museum, 704 Second Street South, inside rail corridor. A party will be held to celebrate the launching of a new web site for Preserve Minneapolis. Check out the site at http://www.preserveminneapolis.org <http://www.preserveminneapolis.org/> and stop in for the celebration!
While you’re there, consider joining us for one or more of our Summer
Walking Tours too. See http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/hpc/walking-tours.asp
SE Library news – Although the governor vetoed “transition” funding, including technology money, needed for the merger, the SE Library will reopen when the merger is complete, possibly as soon as January 08. The opening date is contingent ion the date the final merger is completed. After that, a new advisory group will be formed to look at a new facility for Southeast.
Know of a great garden in the neighborhood? We’re organizing an informal tour late July and we’d love to expand our list. Call the office 623-7633. Thanks to Robin Nelson for hosting the annual MHNA Garden Potluck & Plants Swap June 3rd. Be sure to check the garden blog on our website – many free plants and opportunities are listed there.
It’s Time for the Annual Open Eye Driveway Tour.
Presenting A brand new Puppet Show for our neighborhood —
“Little Grandpa’s Back Yard Adventure”
Come to see it in the Rod and Sally French’s Side Yard.
Wednesday, July 25, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m..
424 5th Street SE, the yellow brick house on the corner.
Bring your friends and family;
Perhaps a lawn chair or a blanket for the kids.
Refreshments will be served
The event is FREE, but the hat will be passed for OPEN EYE Theater.
This event is co-sponsored by Southeast Seniors and the Marcy Holmes Neighborhood Association and The French family. Fun for all ages.
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Neighborhood volunteers needed to help with the event – setting up, tearing down, baking/providing treats. Questions or offers of help: 612-379-0123 or 623-7633.
The Stone Arch Festival of the Arts is June 16 & 17. See the offerings at www.stonearchfestival.com/ New this year- a Culinary Arts Center and the Art of the Car. A great weekend to show off our beautiful riverfront!
A fall class of the Citizens Academy is being offered. It will be Wednesday, September 5th through November 7th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The majority of classes will be held at 41st and Dupont Avenue N. The program is filing quickly, so even though there is a deadline of August 22nd for the class; it is recommended that you apply early as there are limited openings. For an application and additional information, go to: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/about/citizens-academy.asp .
Carol Oosterhuis, Crime Prevention Specialist, 2nd Precinct
(612) 673-2874
For monthly crime stats go to: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/crime-statistics/codefor/index.asp
MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET Chicago Avenue South at Second Street
Just across the Stone Arch Bridge
Saturdays 8 am — 1 pm Thursdays, 4 – 8 pm
Coming up at the Market: Saturday, June 16, Rhubarb Fest
SOAP FACTORY TOURS (a Building on the Past event)
Thursday, June 14 and June 28, 7 p.m. The Soap Factory, 518 Second St. SE
Built in 1892, The Soap Factory is the oldest unconverted warehouse space in the Minneapolis riverfront district. Since 1995 the former home of the National Purity Soap and Chemical Company has been a non-profit art gallery catering to younger emerging contemporary artists. Take a half-hour tour of the historic 19th century building with Executive Director Ben Heywood. FREE. These tours will be held every other Thursday through October 18 (except August 9). For information: www.thesoapfactory.org <http://www.thesoapfactory.org/> , 612-623-1696.
City Council’s Zoning & Planning Committee will be hearing the T-Mobile antenna appeal June 21 at 9:30 am, Room 317 City Hall. Several MHNA members will be speaking on our behalf.
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Tuttle Community School’s Last Hurrah!
Saturday, June 9th (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Van Cleve Park, 15th & Como Ave SE
Live Music, Free Food, “Door Prizes” and More!
At Van Cleve Park:
11 a.m. food served 12 noon music
1 p.m. - 2 p.m. remembrances, etc. 3 p.m. event ends
At Tuttle School:
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. building open for touring
The Tuttle building is also open for tours weekdays between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., through Tuesday, June 12th.
FATHER HENNEPIN BLUFFS PARK CONCERTS (new this year!)
Northeast bank of the Mississippi River at the Stone Arch Bridge
FREE. Concert schedule is subject to change. For updates and more information: http://www.minneapolisparks.org/documents/activities/concerts/father_hennepin_bluffs.pdf
Wednesday, June 20, 7 – 8:30 pm — Brian Kinney Band (Soulful R&B/Jazz/Swing/Rock/Funk/Latin/Reggae)
Friday, June 22, 12 noon – 1:30 pm – Patchouli (Midwest’s emerging folk superstars)
SOLSTICE RIVER XI (a Building on the Past event)
Thursday, June 21, 8 pm Stone Arch Bridge
This site-specific performance choreographed by Marylee Hardenbergh with dancers spread around the architectural landscape of the riverfront. This year the performance will honor three sites along the river that have been sacred to the Dakota and many other peoples for the last 2,500 years.
Thanks to MHNA Volunteers Jackie Dekker Travis and Steve Smela for volunteering to represent us at the Grand Rounds Advisory Committee. More news to follow.
PERENNIAL SALE: June 9
O JOYFUL GARDENS PERENNIAL SALE SECOND CHANCE
WHEN: Saturday, June 9, 9 am to 5 pm
WHERE: 38 Seventh Avenue NE (near corner of Marshall and 8th Ave. NE)
Last weekend’s plant sale was shortened due to rain, so it’s been extended to this coming Saturday. Here’s a second chance to buy thinnings from Riverfront resident and gardener Joyce Vincent and her friend Perry Post.
Signs will be posted at all major intersections around here, but if you need directions, you may call (612-623-0157).
Garden Pot Recycling Program Returns
WHAT: Plastic Garden Pot Recycling
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following weekends only:
June 23-24
Sept. 22-23
WHERE: See the list of Garden Center drop sites at
http://www.gardenminnesota.com/recycling_program.htm
SPONSORS: Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association, AGSI Plastics, and the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
MORE INFO: www.GardenMinnesota.com
(including a complete list of garden center drop sites)
Plants Available
We have some extra plants: tomato plant volunteers, broccoli and kale, as well as basil likely.
Any chance someone else might want them? I can deliver this weekend, if you can suggest where.
Thanks - Cordelia
Message to 10th Ave SE Community Garden volunteers - We had some extra plants left form the Plant Swap and we added them yesterday - including 4 heirloom tomatoes and some zucchini. So when it’s your week - please check them, pick any produce and take home.
Someone walked off with the hose nozzle again, so we will get a new one this week.
The garden looks really good right now - mostly purples in bloom - check it out!
June 9: Garden Tool Lottery
Garden Works is pleased to host a garden tool lottery!
Saturday
June 9th at 10 am
4114 39th Ave S, Minneapolis
(In the alley)
Through several generous donations, GardenWorks has amassed quite a selection of useful tools:
Shovels, steel rakes, trowels, carts, sprinklers, hoes and much more!
Lottery tickets will be passed out starting at 10am until the drawing begins at 10:23am.
Come for the Tools as well as Complimentary Coffee, Crumpet-like things, Community Gardeners & Conversation!
Recycle Plastic Pots
Looking to recycle all those plastic plant pots?
The Minnesota Nurseries and Landscape Association are once again sponsoring the recycling program.
For more information and a list of drop-off sites, please see their flyer online at:
http://www.mnla.biz/images/IndustryReferences/2007RecyclingInformation.pdf.
