Marcy Holmes Neighborhood Association

NRP Policy Board elections are coming November 20. Our neighborhood needs an elector and an alternate to vote as representatives of our neighborhood. Can somebody out there volunteer to do this (one-time only commitment)?

People are also encouraged to nominate candidates for the Policy Board. Deadline for nominations is Friday Sept 18. We have a copy of the filing form at the office. Call or email if you want a copy.
612-623-7633 or office@marcy-holmes.org.

September 19 – 20, 2008
Preview Party: Friday September 19, 9 pm – 12 midnight
The Soap Factory, 518 Second Street SE

Now in its third year, the $99 Sale is a sale, a fundraiser and a puzzle all in one. A sophisticated comment on the market and connoisseurship, The $99 Sale is the best fun you can have buying art.

For more information: 612-623-9176 or
http://www.soapfactory.org/exhibit.php?content_id=120.

September 19 – 20, 2008
Preview Party: Friday September 19, 9 pm – 12 midnight
The Soap Factory, 518 Second Street SE

Now in its third year, the $99 Sale is a sale, a fundraiser and a puzzle all in one. A sophisticated comment on the market and connoisseurship, The $99 Sale is the best fun you can have buying art.

For more information: 612-623-9176 or
http://www.soapfactory.org/exhibit.php?content_id=120.

September 19 – 20, 2008
Preview Party: Friday September 19, 9 pm – 12 midnight
The Soap Factory, 518 Second Street SE

Now in its third year, the $99 Sale is a sale, a fundraiser and a puzzle all in one. A sophisticated comment on the market and connoisseurship, The $99 Sale is the best fun you can have buying art.

For more information: 612-623-9176 or
http://www.soapfactory.org/exhibit.php?content_id=120.

OUTDOOR STREAMLAB GRAND OPENING EVENT

Friday, September 19, 2008
3 pm
St. Anthony Falls Laboratory
2 Third Avenue SE

Come help celebrate the grand opening of the Outdoor StreamLab, a unique new research facility of the University of Minnesota designed to study habitat restoration and river ecology. Join participants in the “river within a river” and think outside the lab!

For more information, please visit: www.safl.umn.edu/OSL.

OUTDOOR STREAMLAB GRAND OPENING EVENT

Friday, September 19, 2008
3 pm
St. Anthony Falls Laboratory
2 Third Avenue SE
Come help celebrate the grand opening of the Outdoor StreamLab, a unique new research facility of the University of Minnesota designed to study habitat restoration and river ecology. Join participants in the “river within a river” and think outside the lab!

For more information, please visit: www.safl.umn.edu/OSL.

The Children’s Theatre Company is offering a limited number of Pay What You Can tickets to the Sept 19, 26 and Oct. 10, 17 and 24 performances of Madeline & The Gypsies.

For tickets: 612-874-0400.
Minimum cost $1 per ticket.
Most enjoyed ages 4+.
Pass it on.

You are invited to attend a University District Alliance planning workshop:

Saturday, September 20, 2008
8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
University YMCA Great Hall
1801 University Avenue SE, 3rd floor

This workshop will bring together community leaders and stakeholders from the District to begin to develop a shared vision for what the District can become.  Alliance Steering Committee representatives and association leaders are asked to invite members of your executive committee, board, and  committees related to land use or planning; and other significant volunteers who may have an interest in planning for the neighborhood  and the District.  Please forward this invitation.  In addition to Alliance member organizations, invited guests will include other partners and friends of the Alliance, local developers, and University and City staff who work with planning.

RSVPs are appreciated, to Carolyn Manthei-Lund at manth002@umn.edu,
or 612-624-7324.

PS We would really love to have a great turnout from Marcy-Holmes!

You are invited to attend a University District Alliance planning workshop:

Saturday, September 20, 2008
8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
University YMCA Great Hall
1801 University Avenue SE, 3rd floor

This workshop will bring together community leaders and stakeholders from the District to begin to develop a shared vision for what the District can become.  Alliance Steering Committee representatives and association leaders are asked to invite members of your executive committee, board, and  committees related to land use or planning; and other significant volunteers who may have an interest in planning for the neighborhood  and the District.  Please forward this invitation.  In addition to Alliance member organizations, invited guests will include other partners and friends of the Alliance, local developers, and University and City staff who work with planning.

RSVPs are appreciated, to Carolyn Manthei-Lund at manth002@umn.edu,
or 612-624-7324.
PS We would really love to have a great turnout from Marcy-Holmes!

More news from the University District Partnership Alliance:

A Homeownership Preservation Program is now underway in a target area of Marcy-Holmes, from 5th St SE to 7th St SE, from 4th Ave SE to 8th Ave SE.  Residents who are owner occupants, 64 and older, can sign an “option to buy” agreement that will ensure their homes will stay owner occupied when they are ready to move. The option is offered to the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corp (GMHC). If GMHC decides to purchase the home, it will only be resold to another owner occupant. Several financial incentives are offered to owners who participate in the program as well as assistance in making improvements to the home. If you would like to learn more, contact SE Seniors at 331-2302.

University District Rezoning Study and Moratorium. City Council recently approval a development moratorium in the University District neighborhoods (Marcy Holmes, Prospect Park, Southeast Como and Cedar Riverside). The moratorium prohibits demolition of single family homes, duplexes and triplexes, and also bars new construction of 1-4 unit residential developments. However, projects that wish to be exempted from the moratorium may apply to the City’s Zoning and Planning Committee. The purpose of the moratorium is to give City Planning staff the space to work with the University District Partnership Alliance and the neighborhoods on a study to address land use and development concerns in the University district, including parking, occupancy, design standards, zoning, inspections and the development review process. The moratorium will ensure that property owners do not make major changes while the study is being completed.

* Do you know what MNDOT is planning for the Third Ward?
* The Proposed Light Rail Routes in the Third Ward:  IS LIGHT RAIL GOOD FOR NEIGHBORHOODS?
* Will there ever be a Commuter Rail station in the Third Ward?
* Will an East Hennepin Avenue/35W Interchange turn First Avenue into an Expressway?

Are these some of your questions? If so come and be part of the discussion, solution of the new transportation arteries in Minneapolis at the

2008 Third Ward Summit Neighborhood Community Meeting
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
6:00-9:00 pm
Eastside Neighborhood Services
1700 2nd Street NE
Food and Beverages Provided!

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* Do you know what MNDOT is planning for the Third Ward?
* The Proposed Light Rail Routes in the Third Ward:  IS LIGHT RAIL GOOD FOR NEIGHBORHOODS?
* Will there ever be a Commuter Rail station in the Third Ward?
* Will an East Hennepin Avenue/35W Interchange turn First Avenue into an Expressway?

Are these some of your questions? If so come and be part of the discussion, solution of the new transportation arteries in Minneapolis at the
2008 Third Ward Summit Neighborhood Community Meeting
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
6:00-9:00 pm
Eastside Neighborhood Services
1700 2nd Street NE
Food and Beverages Provided!

The Summit will be focusing on Transportation and will emphasize:

* The Central Corridor Light Rail system
* The Bottineau Corridor
* The Northstar Commuter Rail
* Buses, Streetcars, Bikes and Bike Paths
* Traffic Congestion and Construction
* Livability in Minneapolis
* Neighborhood Community
* And Much More!

The intent of the Summit Neighborhood Community Meeting centers on those issues that are important to you. It is critical that you participate in this very important community discussion! Please be a sponsor of this year’s Summit and have your name on the flyer!

Please contact Council Member Diane Hofstede — Third Ward — with any other further questions.  612-673-2203

diane.hofstede@ci.minneapolis.mn.us (Note date change – Oct 15th is the new correct date on this event.)

MORE THANKS to the volunteers who helped refurbish (weeded & mulched) the 6th Ave Native Plantings. There is more work to do, but we are off to a great start.

The next scheduled event to move mulch at the Sixth Avenue Greenway with volunteers is Sept. 17th from 9:30 - 11:00 AM. If you can help, meet outside Dunn Bros that morning.

AND EVEN MORE THANKS to the 5th St SE bump out gardeners who kept the gardens looking beautiful despite difficult weather conditions this summer. There were 8 monarchs on the Butterfly Weed plants, corner of 5th St & 5th Ave SE, yesterday! New mums were added on Sept 3rd. Enjoy the fall color!

The next scheduled event to move mulch at the Sixth Avenue Greenway with volunteers is:

Sept. 17, 2008
9:30 - 11:00 am

If you can help, meet outside Dunn Bros that morning.

THANK YOU to all who placed Welcome Students signs on their lawns — looks great and sends a great message!

Thanks to Sydne Westorff & the Safety & Livability committee for the idea and implementation, thanks to the University of MN Good Neighbor Fund for the grant project funding.

Como Cookout — September 20, 2008
4 - 7 pm
Van Cleve Park

This Saturday event welcomes in the school year and celebrates our neighborhood! Join your neighbors for the 6th Annual Como Cookout on September 20th!  There will be free food, free entertainment, a resource fair of local programs and organizations, and much more!  Greet your neighbors, catch up on what’s been happening over the summer and prepare for the new school year.

The Cookout is at Van Cleve Park from 4-7 pm, Sat. September 20th, 2008.

Como Cookout — September 20, 2008
4 - 7 pm
Van Cleve Park

This Saturday event welcomes in the school year and celebrates our neighborhood! Join your neighbors for the 6th Annual Como Cookout on September 20th!  There will be free food, free entertainment, a resource fair of local programs and organizations, and much more!  Greet your neighbors, catch up on what’s been happening over the summer and prepare for the new school year.

The Cookout is at Van Cleve Park from 4-7 pm, Sat. September 20th, 2008.

Friday, September 12, 2008
4 – 9 pm

Saturday, September 13, 2008
10 am – 9 pm

Historic St. Anthony Main on the Minneapolis Riverfront

The cobblestone streets of historic Main Street, part of Minneapolis’ spectacular Riverfront District, will provide the perfect backdrop for Oktoberfest on the Riverfront. The festival will celebrate the rich history and German heritage of the surrounding community including traditional polka bands, dancing and of course, food!  Patrons will enjoy the beauty of the Mississippi River, musical entertainment, games and delicious German food and a variety of beer.

Admission and music will be FREE for all ages.

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Friday, September 12, 2008
4 – 9 pm

Saturday, September 13, 2008
10 am – 9 pm

Historic St. Anthony Main on the Minneapolis Riverfront

The cobblestone streets of historic Main Street, part of Minneapolis’ spectacular Riverfront District, will provide the perfect backdrop for Oktoberfest on the Riverfront. The festival will celebrate the rich history and German heritage of the surrounding community including traditional polka bands, dancing and of course, food!  Patrons will enjoy the beauty of the Mississippi River, musical entertainment, games and delicious German food and a variety of beer.

Admission and music will be FREE for all ages. A variety of authentic food (presented by Kramarczuks Eastern European Deli and the Black Forest Inn), beverages and crafts will be available for purchase. Oktoberfest on the Riverfront is modeled after the original Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany; its annual celebration is the third full weekend in September. Event held rain or shine. In addition to the traditional food, beverage and atmosphere, patrons attending Oktoberfest on the Riverfront will enjoy traditional games such as the barrel roll and Hammer-Schlagen (nail driving).

The Germanic-American Institute will offer family fun, games and activities for all ages. German-style musical entertainment includes the S.G. Edelweiss dancers, Alpensterne, The Squires Band, Bill Koncar Band and more. Join Dachshunds Making a Difference (DMAD) in Oktoberfest’s inaugural Dachshund Dash! These wonderful wieners will race their way into your heart as they dash through a specially-designed course. If you have a big appetite, compete for prizes in the wiener eating contest (see web site for information on how to pre-register). Oktoberfest is presented by Minneapolis Riverfront Arts & Events and SRO Productions.  A portion of proceeds from the event benefit the St. Paul Jaycees.  Parking, directions and additional event details (including the performance schedule) can be found at www.minneapolisoktoberfest.com  and www.stanthonymain.com.

Friday, September 12, 2008
4 – 9 pm

Saturday, September 13, 2008
10 am – 9 pm

Historic St. Anthony Main on the Minneapolis Riverfront

The cobblestone streets of historic Main Street, part of Minneapolis’ spectacular Riverfront District, will provide the perfect backdrop for Oktoberfest on the Riverfront. The festival will celebrate the rich history and German heritage of the surrounding community including traditional polka bands, dancing and of course, food!  Patrons will enjoy the beauty of the Mississippi River, musical entertainment, games and delicious German food and a variety of beer.

Admission and music will be FREE for all ages. A variety of authentic food (presented by Kramarczuks Eastern European Deli and the Black Forest Inn), beverages and crafts will be available for purchase. Oktoberfest on the Riverfront is modeled after the original Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany; its annual celebration is the third full weekend in September. Event held rain or shine. In addition to the traditional food, beverage and atmosphere, patrons attending Oktoberfest on the Riverfront will enjoy traditional games such as the barrel roll and Hammer-Schlagen (nail driving).

The Germanic-American Institute will offer family fun, games and activities for all ages. German-style musical entertainment includes the S.G. Edelweiss dancers, Alpensterne, The Squires Band, Bill Koncar Band and more. Join Dachshunds Making a Difference (DMAD) in Oktoberfest’s inaugural Dachshund Dash! These wonderful wieners will race their way into your heart as they dash through a specially-designed course. If you have a big appetite, compete for prizes in the wiener eating contest (see web site for information on how to pre-register). Oktoberfest is presented by Minneapolis Riverfront Arts & Events and SRO Productions.  A portion of proceeds from the event benefit the St. Paul Jaycees.  Parking, directions and additional event details (including the performance schedule) can be found at www.minneapolisoktoberfest.com  and www.stanthonymain.com.