Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association
Phone: 612-623-7633 — Email: office@marcy-holmes.org
Board and General Membership Meetings
Tuesday January 17, 2012
(Board at 6 pm, General Membership at 7:30 pm)
NEW LOCATION: PRACNA on Main, 117 Main St SE

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Inside the Pillsbury A Mill (Sept. 1)

Wednesday Walks Series: Our River, Our Neighborhood

This program is part of the Our River, Our Neighborhood Wednesday Walks series, led by the Minneapolis Riverfront Corporation. Programs are limited to twenty people, so please register today: Cordelia.pierson@gmail.com with your name and the number of people in your group. Confirmation will be sent by email. Program is free; donations are welcome to the Minneapolis Riverfront Corporation, a charitable organization.

Redeveloping a Riverfront Icon: Inside the Pillsbury A Mill

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

6:30 – 7:30 pm; followed by a cool social stop nearby
Meet on Main Street in front of the Pillsbury “A” Mill

The Pillsbury A Mill, a National Historic Landmark, looms massively over a shady ravine where the Mississippi River used to tumble over limestone bedrock. For forty years, this prominent building held the title as the largest mill in the world.

Its current owner, Schafer Richardson Real Estate, is exploring redevelopment options, including hydrothermal and hydroelectric power and green building strategies.

Come learn about this exceptional opportunity to shape the future of the riverfront -– and a sustainable city — with a guide from Schafer Richardson Real Estate.

Note: The mill interior is rough and dusty; dress accordingly and wear closed-toe shoes. Stairs are involved; there is no elevator.

Inside the Pillsbury A Mill (Sept. 1)

Wednesday Walks Series: Our River, Our Neighborhood

This program is part of the Our River, Our Neighborhood Wednesday Walks series, led by the Minneapolis Riverfront Corporation. Programs are limited to twenty people, so please register today: Cordelia.pierson@gmail.com with your name and the number of people in your group. Confirmation will be sent by email. Program is free; donations are welcome to the Minneapolis Riverfront Corporation, a charitable organization.

Redeveloping a Riverfront Icon: Inside the Pillsbury A Mill

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

6:30 – 7:30 pm; followed by a cool social stop nearby
Meet on Main Street in front of the Pillsbury “A” Mill

The Pillsbury A Mill, a National Historic Landmark, looms massively over a shady ravine where the Mississippi River used to tumble over limestone bedrock. For forty years, this prominent building held the title as the largest mill in the world.

Its current owner, Schafer Richardson Real Estate, is exploring redevelopment options, including hydrothermal and hydroelectric power and green building strategies.

Come learn about this exceptional opportunity to shape the future of the riverfront -– and a sustainable city — with a guide from Schafer Richardson Real Estate.

Note: The mill interior is rough and dusty; dress accordingly and wear closed-toe shoes. Stairs are involved; there is no elevator.

“The New Boring” @ Midway Contemporary Art (last day)

Exhibition at Midway Contemporary Art through August 21, 2010
527 Second Avenue SE

Midway Contemporary Art is pleased to present The New Boring, the US solo-debut of the Naples-based collaborative Pennacchio Argentato, including mixed media sculptures and photographs.

Midway’s gallery and library are free and open to the public, Tuesday through Saturday, 11AM to 5PM.

Block Club Training

Block Club Training
Thursday, August 26th, 2010
6:00 p.m.

2nd Precinct, 1911 Central Ave NE.

Please call 673-2874 to make reservations.

Community Info-Session on Restorative Justice

Community Info-Session on Restorative Justice

Thursday, August 19th, 2010
6:00 p.m.
North Commons Community Center
1801 James Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Restorative Justice Community Action (RJCA) gives community members a voice in the justice process. Using trained facilitators, RJCA brings community members and people who’ve committed offenses in Minneapolis neighborhoods together in small group meetings to decide how to make amends in the community. All participants have a voice in the process and the out come.

Information about restorative justice is available at:

rjca-inc.org

Bike Cops for Kids Fundraiser

Bike Cops for Kids Fundraiser

Join us for a lightly catered meal, music and fun on the cobblestone patio at Hennepin/Main Street, 25 Main St SE, Minneapolis on August 17, 2010 from 5 to 8 pm.

This is a fundraiser and celebration of the award winning project, “Bike Cops for Kids” that connects kids with Minneapolis Police Officers, focusing on making memories for the little ones in our community.

This is co-sponsored by the Peace Foundation, Mayor Rybak, Mike and Ann Ciresi, and Dean and Karen Phillips.

Free home energy workshops

Community Energy Services is a one-stop residential energy program that has served over 1,600 Minneapolis homeowners.

The program offers free educational workshops, customized home energy visits, and 12 months of energy tracking for your home. The Community Energy Services staff also has all the information about access to financing, specialized rebates, and tax credit information. University District Alliance (Como, Marcy-Holmes, Prospect Park, W. Bank) homeowners are eligible to attend the following workshops:

August 12th, 2010, 6:30pm, Longfellow Community Center (3435 36th Ave S)

August 19th, 6:30pm, Audubon Park (1320 29th Ave NE)

September 7th, 6:30pm, Creekview Park (5001 Humboldt Ave N)

September 14th, 6:30pm, Matthews Park (2318 29th Ave S)

Please RSVP to Kyle Boehm at 612-219-7334, or KBoehm@mncee.org
Call Kyle for more information about the program.

Father Hennepin Bluffs Park Concerts and Movies

Father Hennepin Bluffs Park Concerts and Movies

All concerts at 7 pm unless noted; movies start at dusk
Father Hennepin Bluffs Park
420 Main Street SE
Free; sponsored by A.V. Club, Twin Cities.
Concert schedule is subject to change.

For updates and more information:

http://www.minneapolisparks.org/documents/activities/concerts/Father_Hennepin_Bluffs.pdf

Help Evaluate Scenic Views along the Mississippi (deadline for comments)

What’s your favorite view of or on the Mississippi River? What is it about that view that makes it special? Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) is gathering public input on scenic views and vistas within the Mississippi River Critical Area, a state-protected river corridor from Dayton to Hastings, and would like to hear from you!

Please visit their interactive web portal and take a virtual tour of the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities. Created in Google Maps, the portal incorporates 360-degree panoramic photos of various river locations. Click on a photo icon, and a Flash video pop-up will offer a 360-degree view. Add comments about your favorite views via the form on the side of the page. FMR will post some of the received comments, so be sure to check back and see what others are saying.

Please submit comments by August 20, 2010, so that your comments can also help inform and support FMR’s Critical Area river-planning work.

Inside St. Anthony Falls Laboratory

Wednesday Walks Series – Free! Our River, Our Neighborhood
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 All are welcome – walks are free,
followed by a cool social stop nearby

August 18: River of Learning:
Inside St. Anthony Falls Laboratory
Guide: University of Minnesota Specialist

Enter the hidden realm of world-class stream research at the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, to see ever-changing engineering models studying the forces shaping our Earth’s surface. Please note: Adults only, please.
Registration: Programs are limited to twenty people, so please register today: Cordelia.pierson@gmail.com with your name and number of people with you. Confirmation will be sent by email. Program is free; donations are welcome to the Minneapolis Riverfront Corporation, a charitable organization.
Meeting Place: Father Hennepin Bluffs Park at 3rd Ave. SE and Main Street SE Meet by the “Lower Trail” sign on Main Street, across from the Pillsbury A Mill.

The Return of MIMO

Unique Service from our neighbors at SE Como:
The Return of MIMO ( Move In, Move Out)

Mark your calendars for Tues., Aug. 31st, the official reopening of the Move-In/Move-Out Free Store.

SECIA will be running this temporary Free Store at the U of M ReUse Center (29th & Como Aves SE) for folks to drop off items and/or conduct some shopping while leaving your wallets at home. The goal of MIMO is to address the large amounts of curbside waste left after the Move-In/Move-Out cycles.
You can contact the SECIA office or email MIMO@comogreenvillage.info to arrange a pick-up of your unwanted household items for the Como neighborhood free store. A listing of what we accept is available on our comogreenvillage.org website: basically any item that is suitable for reuse or would be at a garage sale.

We will be collecting items on Aug 30th for those who arrange for pick-up. If you are taking advantage of our free item pick-up on the 30th, please contact the SECIA office before Aug 26th to make sure we include your items. Don’t forget to leave your address and identify the item or items you would like picked up along with a contact # or email.
As of Aug 31st, you can drop off items directly at the temporary “neighborhood free store” at 883 29th Ave SE, the U’s ReUse center on the dates it is open.

The store will be open:
Aug 31 thru Sept 11, Tues thru Sat, 10 am to 4:30pm

Note, we are unable to accept couches, mattresses, or fully upholstered chairs due to the bed bugs concern. If you would like to volunteer to be a part of the project, or work at the free store, we are seeking volunteers at this time. Contact MIMO@comogreenvillage.info or Justin at the SECIA office, 676-1731.

On-campus Farmer’s Market

An on-campus Farmer’s Market is held every Wednesday through the rest of the summer from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Church Street, East Bank campus (http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/wellness/farmersmarket/). Fresh, locally grown vegetables and flowers are available.

Second Annual Night Owl Classic

Second Annual Night Owl Classic – Twin Cities

Saturday, August 21,2010

6:30 pm
Start and finish at St. Anthony Main
The Night Owl Classic is a 16.5-mile or 8.5-mile non-competitive bike ride along the Mississippi River at dusk. The ride will start and finish at historic St. Anthony Main and tour some of the Twin Cities most well-known landmarks, all with the backdrop of the setting sun, rising moon and twinkling skyline. Riders will be welcomed by a pre-ride kick off and registration starting at 6:30 p.m. Two rides will be offered: a Family ride, 8.5-mile ride departing from 7 to 7:30 p.m., and a Hoot of a ride, 16.5-mile adult departing from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Adding to this mid-summer night will be a number of activities designed to bring a new level of excitement to the river roads of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including:
· A pre-ride “kick-off” with food, music and various biking stations including opportunities to tune your bike and decorate your bike for the ride.
· Pit Stops along the route will offer riders a place to grab a snack, enjoy entertainment or take a moment to take in the scenery.
· A post-ride “party” will welcome riders back with food and music and the ability to park their bikes and continue their Night Owl festivities at historic St. Anthony Main bars and restaurants.
For more information:
nightowlclassic.com

Red Stag Block Party

Red Stag Block Party

Saturday, August 21, 2010

3 – 10:00 pm
Red Stag, 509 First Avenue NE For information:
http://www.redstagsupperclub.com/events/list

Minneapolis Indie Expo (Aug.21)

Minneapolis Indie Expo

Saturday, Aug 21, 2010
9 am – 5 pm
Soap Factory, 518 Second Street SE Minneapolis

Independent comic book expo with over 90 exhibitors. Free admission. View Exhibit Page
http://www.soapfactory.org/exhibit.php?content_id=200

Homegrown Experience: promoting local, sustainable, organic food

Homegrown Experience
Sun, August 22, 2010
11 am – 4 pm Nicollet Island Pavilion

“The Homegrown Experience,” an exciting new event by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) promotes local, sustainable and organic food. The Homegrown Experience will give people a greater understanding and appreciation of where food comes from and how to enjoy it the Homegrown way. The event will feature chef demonstrations by Peace Coffee; Nina Wong, chef and owner of ChinDian Café; and Robin Asbell, author and private chef. An outdoor Farmers Market will be featured and an educational stage will give people the ability to talk one-on-one with local farmers, community supported agriculture (CSA), co-ops, food producers, vintners and brewers. Participants will be able to sip, sample, purchase and learn about local, sustainable and organic foods.

Online tickets are available beginning July 1 at http://www.thehomegrownexperience.com

or by calling 612-230-6400.
Cost is $25 in advance; $35 at the door. The event is for ages 21 and over.

Volunteer to Meet and Greet Student Renters (deadline)

Help welcome U of MN students back! Volunteers needed:

We’re searching for neighborhood volunteers to “Meet & Greet” student renters in the surrounding neighborhoods together with University Administrators, Staff, Faculty, Students, Neighborhood Leaders, City Staff and Businesses on September 1st and 2nd.

Groups will doorknock student rental houses for two hour shifts between 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and distribute welcome bags with resource information and coupons to renters in SE Como, Marcy-Holmes and the Prospect Park neighborhoods.

Email hende439@umn.edu or contact Tichelle Henderson in the Office for Student Affairs at 612-624-1559 by Aug. 23, 2010 if possible to volunteer or for more information. Thank you!

Kendre Turonie, U of MN Office of Student Affairs

Protect yourself from heat-related sickness

Protect yourself from heat-related sickness
Stay cool, hydrated and informed

With excessive heat warnings in effect throughout the metro area, Minneapolis City officials remind folks to take precautions to keep yourself and your families safe. Exposure to extreme heat can cause severe health effects such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which may lead to death. Those most at-risk, include the elderly, outdoor workers, athletes, infants and children and people living with a chronic medical condition.

Here are a few steps folks can take stay safe:
Stay cool
. Spend time in air-conditioned buildings.
. Contact the City of Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support at 612-673-2301 or extremeheat.org or locate an air-conditioned public building in your area.
. Limit outdoor activity, especially midday, and avoid direct contact with the sun.
. Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
. Take cool showers or baths to lower your body temperature.
. Check on at-risk friends, family and neighbors at least twice a day.
Stay hydrated
. Drink more water than usual and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink more fluids.
. Drink two to four cups of water every hour while working or exercising outside.
. Avoid alcohol or liquids containing high amounts of sugar.
. Make sure your family, friends and neighbors are drinking enough water.
Stay informed
. Check your local news for extreme heat warnings and safety tips.
. Visit extremeheat.org to find local information and tips for preventing heat sickness.
. Sign up for free weather alerts to your phone or e-mail from Web sites such as www.weather.com.
. Keep your friends, family and neighbors aware of weather and heat safety information.
Call 612-673-2301 or visit extremeheat.org for more information.
If you notice someone who is exhibiting symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, be sure to call 911.

For those who do not speak English, a special phone message has been activated pertaining to severe heat and what to do to stay safe. The recording is available in: English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Khmer, Lao, Vietnamese, Russian, Oromo, and Arabic by calling 1.888.883.8831 and choosing option 2. The service is sponsored by Emergency, Community, and Health Outreach (ECHO).

THANK YOU, National Night Out organizers!

A HUGE thanks to our National Night Out organizers:

Marnie Loven-Bell, Larry Prinds, Ardes Johnson and Jo Radzwill. Also thanks to U of MN student Paul Buchanan for flyering; Kendre Turonie’s (U of MN) office, Mary Kay O’Hearn, Joyce Anderson, Kathleen Reilly & sister Phyllis, Kelly Philips, Victoria & Tom Johnson, Jan Stroup and Vern Svedberg for grilling, Jackie Dekker Travis, Robin Nelson and Dick Luedtke for the music and Robin for organizing the cake walk, Pat Svedberg and Diane Savage for organizing the food table, Louisa Lincoln and Mac Orchard Dick for the face painting – not to mention all the cakes and dishes people brought.

There were others who helped set up, clean up -– we couldn’t have done it without you.

Over 150 neighbors and friends ( including our city’s mayor who said ours was the best food) were there having fun on 7th Ave SE. Also please recognize and patronize the nearby merchants and businesses that provided refreshments and prizes:

Surdyks
Santana Foods
Dinkytown Wine & Spirits
Pagoda Restaurant
Vic’s and Pracna
Blarney’s Irish Pub
Holiday
Kafe 421
First Cong Church
Loring Pasta Bar
Brasa
Restaurant Alma
Lunds
Subway Sandwiches
Matcom, Inc.
The Telephone Building
Burrito Loco
Kramarczyk’s
The Bibelot
Potbelly Sandwiches
Espresso Royale
Tony’s Diner

We were left with a few items at the end of the night – a platter, cutting board, wine opener, some Tupperware. If it’s yours, call the office and we’ll make arrangements. Also a bread knife has gone missing, so call if you found one. And whoever was taking pictures – could you send them our way? Thanks again.

Seeking volunteers to “Meet & Greet” student renters

Help welcome U of MN students back! Volunteers needed:

We’re searching for neighborhood volunteers to “Meet & Greet” student renters in the surrounding neighborhoods together with University Administrators, Staff, Faculty, Students, Neighborhood Leaders, City Staff and Businesses on September 1st and 2nd.

Groups will doorknock student rental houses for two hour shifts between 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and distribute welcome bags with resource information and coupons to renters in SE Como, Marcy-Holmes and the Prospect Park neighborhoods.

Email hende439@umn.edu or contact Tichelle Henderson in the Office for Student Affairs at 612-624-1559 by Aug. 23, 2010 if possible to volunteer or for more information. Thank you!

Kendre Turonie, U of MN Office of Student Affairs

Marcy-Holmes neighbor performing at the Fringe Festival

Marcy-Holmes neighbor performing at the Fringe Festival:
Isabel Nelson, of 7th Ave SE, is in “The Ballad of the Pale Fisherman”.

It’s absolutely beautiful and very much worth seeing – and I’m not just saying that because I’m her mom! You can read reviews on the Fringe Festival website.

The remaining showtimes are: Wed., August 11 @ 10:00pm ; Fri., Aug 13 @ 7:00pm; Sun., August 15 @ 7pm

Homegrown Experience: promoting local, sustainable, organic food

Homegrown Experience
Sun, August 22, 2010
11 am – 4 pm Nicollet Island Pavilion

“The Homegrown Experience,” an exciting new event by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) promotes local, sustainable and organic food. The Homegrown Experience will give people a greater understanding and appreciation of where food comes from and how to enjoy it the Homegrown way. The event will feature chef demonstrations by Peace Coffee; Nina Wong, chef and owner of ChinDian Café; and Robin Asbell, author and private chef. An outdoor Farmers Market will be featured and an educational stage will give people the ability to talk one-on-one with local farmers, community supported agriculture (CSA), co-ops, food producers, vintners and brewers. Participants will be able to sip, sample, purchase and learn about local, sustainable and organic foods.

Online tickets are available beginning July 1 at http://www.thehomegrownexperience.com

or by calling 612-230-6400.
Cost is $25 in advance; $35 at the door. The event is for ages 21 and over.

More cool stuff happening soon and nearby

Minneapolis Indie Expo Saturday

Aug 21, 9 am – 5 pm

Soap Factory, 518 Second Street SE

Minneapolis independent comic book expo with over 90 exhibitors. Free admission. View Exhibit Page
http://www.soapfactory.org/exhibit.php?content_id=200

Red Stag Block Party

Saturday, August 21, 3 – 10:00 pm
Red Stag, 509 First Avenue NE For information:
http://www.redstagsupperclub.com/events/list

Second Annual Night Owl Classic – Twin Cities

Saturday, August 21, 6:30 pm
Start and finish at St. Anthony Main
The Night Owl Classic is a 16.5-mile or 8.5-mile non-competitive bike ride along the Mississippi River at dusk. The ride will start and finish at historic St. Anthony Main and tour some of the Twin Cities most well-known landmarks, all with the backdrop of the setting sun, rising moon and twinkling skyline. Riders will be welcomed by a pre-ride kick off and registration starting at 6:30 p.m. Two rides will be offered: a Family ride, 8.5-mile ride departing from 7 to 7:30 p.m., and a Hoot of a ride, 16.5-mile adult departing from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Adding to this mid-summer night will be a number of activities designed to bring a new level of excitement to the river roads of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including:
· A pre-ride “kick-off” with food, music and various biking stations including opportunities to tune your bike and decorate your bike for the ride.
· Pit Stops along the route will offer riders a place to grab a snack, enjoy entertainment or take a moment to take in the scenery.
· A post-ride “party” will welcome riders back with food and music and the ability to park their bikes and continue their Night Owl festivities at historic St. Anthony Main bars and restaurants.
For more information:
nightowlclassic.com

Help Evaluate Scenic Views along the Mississippi

What’s your favorite view of or on the Mississippi River? What is it about that view that makes it special? Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) is gathering public input on scenic views and vistas within the Mississippi River Critical Area, a state-protected river corridor from Dayton to Hastings, and would like to hear from you!

Please visit their interactive web portal and take a virtual tour of the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities. Created in Google Maps, the portal incorporates 360-degree panoramic photos of various river locations. Click on a photo icon, and a Flash video pop-up will offer a 360-degree view. Add comments about your favorite views via the form on the side of the page. FMR will post some of the received comments, so be sure to check back and see what others are saying.

Please submit comments by August 20, 2010, so that your comments can also help inform and support FMR’s Critical Area river-planning work.

The interactive map, photos and comment form can be accessed here:

http://www.mississippiriverchallenge.org/explorer/mississippi_panoramas.html

The panoramas are part of an ongoing project to photo-document key views within the Mississippi River Critical Area. The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA) unit of the National Park Service helped FMR plan the project and set up the photography protocol, and University of Minnesota students began taking pictures last fall. FMR intern Henry Stroud is finishing up the photography this summer as well as helping to set up the interactive map. FMR has been actively providing the DNR with input during the ongoing Critical Area rulemaking process. FMR is particularly concerned with protecting scenic views within the Critical Area. With your input and feedback, they hope to provide the DNR with recommendations that reflect scenic aspects of the river most valued by the public. More information on the Critical Area rule making can be found at:

http://www.fmr.org/news/current/critical_area_districts_get_cool_response-2010-07

Farmer’s Market on Campus

An on-campus Farmer’s Market is held every Wednesday through the rest of the summer from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Church Street , East Bank campus (http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/wellness/farmersmarket/). Fresh, locally grown vegetables and flowers are available.

Father Hennepin Bluffs Park Concerts and Movies

Father Hennepin Bluffs Park Concerts and Movies

All concerts at 7 pm unless noted; movies start at dusk
Father Hennepin Bluffs Park
420 Main Street SE
Free; sponsored by A.V. Club, Twin Cities.
Concert schedule is subject to change.

For updates and more information:

http://www.minneapolisparks.org/documents/activities/concerts/Father_Hennepin_Bluffs.pdf

St. Anthony Main Outdoor Concert Series

St. Anthony Main Outdoor Concert Series
Fridays and Saturdays, 7 – 10 pm; Sundays, 5 – 8 pm
Outdoor stage at St. Anthony Main, between Tuggs Tavern and VIC’S, 219 SE Main Street

Concerts are free and open to all ages. For full schedule visit:

http://www.saintanthonymain.com/musiccalender.shtml

Twin Cities Polish Festival

Saturday, August 14, 10 am – 10 pm, and Sunday, August 15, 11 am – 6 pm
Main Street near Riverplace and St. Anthony Main
The Twin Cities Polish Festival will celebrate Polish culture and Polish heritage. Enjoy traditional foods and beverages, entertainment and just simply have fun!

Official reopening of the Move-In/Move-Out Free Store

Unique Service from our neighbors at SE Como:
The Return of MIMO ( Move In, Move Out)

Mark your calendars for Tues., Aug. 31st, the official reopening of the Move-In/Move-Out Free Store.

SECIA will be running this temporary Free Store at the U of M ReUse Center (29th & Como Aves SE) for folks to drop off items and/or conduct some shopping while leaving your wallets at home. The goal of MIMO is to address the large amounts of curbside waste left after the Move-In/Move-Out cycles.
You can contact the SECIA office or email MIMO@comogreenvillage.info to arrange a pick-up of your unwanted household items for the Como neighborhood free store. A listing of what we accept is available on our comogreenvillage.org website: basically any item that is suitable for reuse or would be at a garage sale.

We will be collecting items on Aug 30th for those who arrange for pick-up. If you are taking advantage of our free item pick-up on the 30th, please contact the SECIA office before Aug 26th to make sure we include your items. Don’t forget to leave your address and identify the item or items you would like picked up along with a contact # or email.
As of Aug 31st, you can drop off items directly at the temporary “neighborhood free store” at 883 29th Ave SE, the U’s ReUse center on the dates it is open. The store will be open:
Aug 31 thru Sept 11, Tues thru Sat, 10 am to 4:30pm

Note, we are unable to accept couches, mattresses, or fully upholstered chairs due to the bed bugs concern. If you would like to volunteer to be a part of the project, or work at the free store, we are seeking volunteers at this time. Contact MIMO@comogreenvillage.info or Justin at the SECIA office, 676-1731.

Target Field Post-Game Fireworks

Target Field Post-Game Fireworks
Friday, August 13, after Twins game

After 28 seasons under the Metrodome’s gray canvas, the Minnesota Twins will finally light up the night sky with another postgame pyrotechnic performances scheduled for Friday, August 13, at Target Field. Fans in the ballpark and throughout downtown Minneapolis will enjoy the fireworks launched from the top of the “B” Ramp. First pitch for both games is slated for 7:10 pm with the first comet fired about 10 minutes after the games’ completion (estimated to be around 10 p.m.). Each show will last about 15 minutes and should not impede traffic departing from the game. The fireworks may be postponed in the event of severe weather or strong winds.

Win Twins!