By Tesha Christensen, Neighborhood Notes
Intersections along Hiawatha between 32nd St. and 46th St. are being improved to make them safer for pedestrians and bicyclists.
The median work on 32nd and 38th Avenues will take an estimated three weeks. However, weather will affect the project.
After the median work is done, crews will begin working on the side streets.
The intersections at 32nd, 38th, 42nd, and 46th streets are part of this project.
Here is the planned order of work for the project:
• Median work at 32nd, 38th and 46th streets
left turn lane closures on Hiawatha Ave
• Median work at 42nd Street
left turn lane closures on Hiawatha Ave
• West side intersection work at 32nd, 38th, and 46th streets
limited duration street closures on west side of intersection
• West side intersection work at 42nd Street
limited duration street closure on west side of intersection
• East side intersection work at 32nd, 38th, and 46th streets
limited duration street closures on east side of intersection
• East side street closures at 42nd Street
limited duration street closure on east side of intersection
The work is intended to make pedestrian crossing a safer/better experience, and will include bump-outs to shorten the amount of distance that a pedestrian is exposed to traffic, increasing crosswalk visibility, and other improvements.
The schematics for each intersection can be found at www.minnehaha-hiawatha.com/crossings
After learning that crossing Hiawatha Ave. is a safety concern of local residents, Minneahaha-Hiawatha Community Works (MHCW) began working to do something about it.
The timing of lights will be adjusted so that people have more time to cross the wide street. Federal standards have recently changed, and these new recommendations will be followed. This project will tie into the traffic signal changes that will be done last year to help traffic flow better.
The medians between the north and south lane will be widened so that those who haven't had time to cross will have enough space to safely wait for the next opportunity.
Bump-outs will be added to not only make motorists more visibly aware of pedestrians and bicyclists, but also to narrow the width of the crossings so that it doesn't take as long.
Crosswalks will be made more visible. Several of the crosswalks are crooked; these will be straightened out and widened. The intersections will also be upgraded to meet standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
There will also be bike enhancements at key locations.
According to Robb Luckow of Community Works, the total cost will be $500,000. This project is being funded by Hennepin County, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, and the City of Minneapolis.
Also this year, Community Works will be working to beautify Hiawatha Ave. by planting more trees, shrubs and flowers.
Published at Twin Cities Daily Planet.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES | Clean-up parks on Earth Day, join Friends of Lake Hiawatha
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| Map from 1892. Rice Lake, a shallow marsh then, was dredged in the '20s for recreation purposes (which made it deeper for fishing/swimming/watercraft, and shrank the footprint for installation of golf course to the west), and renamed Lake Hiawatha. More old maps of the neighborhood can be found here http://www.standish-ericsson.org/historical-maps.html |
Monday, March 17, 2014
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES | Go to the movies and support Northrup school
Northrop Urban Environmental School (4315 31st Ave.) is partnering with the Riverview Theater in Minneapolis to host a day at the movies on Saturday, March 22 to support the fifth grade camping trip to Grand Marais.
It will be the first camping experience for many of these city kids.
To participate in the fundraiser, purchase a $5 ticket online that can be used for any film at the Riverview Theater on Saturday, March 22.
Be sure to print out the auto-receipt you receive via e-mail and bring it to the theater as your ticket. Tickets for the fundraiser must be purchased in advance to make a donation.
To purchase tickets, go to: https://support.achievempls.org/events/northrop-riverview.
Can’t make the event? Consider purchasing a symbolic ticket in support of the campers – your $5 donation will go directly to help fund the trip.
ABOUT NORTHRUP
Northrop’s vision is to ensure that each student receives a balanced, individual and rigorous education that embraces all academic discipline with environmental education at its core. Just minutes from Lake Nokomis, Lake Hiawatha, and Minnehaha Creek, Northrop offers opportunities to explore the natural world in a city. For more information, visit northrop.mpls.k12.mn.us.
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Thursday, March 6, 2014
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Friday, February 7, 2014
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES | Winter carnival on Lake Hiawatha set for Saturday
February 07, 2014
Take a hayride along the lake, warm up next to a roaring bonfire and enjoy free food at the family-friendly Lake Hiawatha Heartwarmer set for Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014 from 12-3 p.m.
“This is a completely free event! Come down and check us out!” urged Lake Hiawatha Park staff member Ryan Vossen.
Kids DanceDj will be providing beats. There will also be live music, prize drawings, ice skating and ice golf. Hot dogs and veggie dogs, coffee and cider offered free, along with some other local foods.
Step inside the rec center for face painting, arts and crafts, and demonstrations from local businesses like Music Together, Toddler Yoga with Tree of Life Yoga, and Musikgarten.
This completely free event is made possible through donations by individual community members and contributions by the independently owned businesses of the Standish-Ericsson, Longfellow, and Nokomis community.
More at: www.HiawathaHeart.org
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Wednesday, January 22, 2014
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES: Hiawatha Ski Hut open on Sundays thanks to neighborhood support
Over 550 people signed a petition asking that the Minneapolis Parks Board improve the skiing experience at Lake Hiawatha Golf Course, and they responded.
Residents asked that the clubhouse be open for a few hours on weekends so that the public, especially families with children, will have a place to warm up and get refreshments after cross-country skiing, and that the 4-mile-long trail with views of the Minneapolis skyline be groomed at least twice a week.
“We made a good impression on the Park Board, and those who signed the petition made it clear they value their nordic trail at Hiawatha,” stated Matt McKinney, who helped organize the neighbors.
“The result: the Park Board agreed to lower their price for opening the clubhouse, allowing the Hiawatha Skiklubb to pay for eight Sunday afternoons of open clubhouse time from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.,” he added.
The “Ski Hut” idea is one that neighborhood ski enthusiasts John Saunders, Pete West, and Matt McKinney pitched during the SENA annual meeting. It was selected as the winning Big Idea for 2013, which came with $1,000 to be used to accomplish the goal.
Funds for opening the clubhouse will also come from the Minnesota Youth Ski League, which has a chapter operating at Hiawatha this year.
Saunders, West, and McKinney, neighborhood ski enthusiasts have already founded a children’s ski race called the “Hiawatha Hustle.”
“Also, the Park Board responded in a big way to our request for improved grooming of the Hiawatha trail, with staff now grooming the trail four times a week,” said McKinney.
“We feel the Park Board, and in particular Park Board staff member Sara Ackmann and our new Park Board commissioner Steffanie Musich, really listened to us. We hope to build on this relationship going forward to see that the trail and winter activities at Hiawatha continue to improve. My sense is that the Park Board commissioners and staff are behind us, and may even have had some plans for improvements before we all started rattling our ski poles. If you do ski at Hiawatha, be sure to throw a thanks to the groomers if you happen to see them out there. Or to Sara or Steffanie, if you feel so inclined. There's a lot of good momentum at our little neighborhood ski trail these days,” observed McKinney.
A $45 Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board fee is required to ski at the Hiawatha Golf Course for those 12 and up.
Local resident Maggie Mahoney posted online at the petition site: "I saw more people skiing at Hiawatha on 01/04/14 than I have ever seen in the 17 years I've lived in the neighborhood. Everyone I encountered asked me if I knew when the trails would be groomed again. There definitely is demand and interest!"
ABOUT THE HIAWATHA SKI TRAIL
According to the petition 500 residents signed @ http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/improve-hiawatha-nordic/:
Most ski areas talk about their trails. At Hiawatha, we talk about *the* trail, because there’s just one. It’s small, for sure, but Hiawatha is a special place to those of us who use it. The wide open spaces mean parents can easily keep an eye on their kids as everyone skis at their own pace. The gentle slopes make it an ideal place for beginners, or for those who want to try skate skiing for the first time. Experienced skiiers who live in South Minneapolis can rack up some kilometers without the longer drive over to Theodore Wirth.
It’s a special place for others, too: snowshoers, skijorers, people out for a walk with or without a dog. While it’s fantastic that Hiawatha serves all forms of winter recreation, the foot traffic chews up Hiawatha’s trail. Grooming the less-than-two-mile trail at least twice a week seems feasible, and would keep the trail in good shape for skiiers.
We also want to see the clubhouse opened to the public on weekends. It’s a fantastic asset and should be put to use. It wouldn’t take much time to create a space where neighbors could meet up, share a hot chocolate and head out onto the trail. After skiing, families and groups could spend time with each other, talking about the day while people warm up.
We talk about building community in our neighborhoods, but wintertime requires some effort. It’s a time of year when people don’t linger in their yards or on their front steps. The clubhouse, if even just for a few hours on weekend afternoons, could serve everyone in the community who wants to share a space together, catch up on neighborhood news and enjoy Minnesota’s best season.
OTHER BIG IDEA WINNERS
Of the four other ideas offered in 2013, two of them ‘won’ in a different way. After the vote, SENA staff member Shirley Yeoman announced that an anonymous donor would give $1,000 to fund a non-winning idea focused on improving the environment. “Save the Beach” and “Adopt a Storm Drain,” both of which addressed improving the water quality in Lake Hiawatha, will share in this award.
If you have interest in helping develop any of these Big Ideas, please contact the SENA office at (612) 721-1601.
PAST BIG IDEA WINNERS
In 2012 the winning Big Idea was to create an old-fashioned holiday tree lighting event. The event was a big success and SENA hosted a second event on Dec. 8, 2013. The winning idea in 2011 was to build raised garden beds at the Southside Star Community Garden to make gardening accessible to people with limited mobility.
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Monday, December 30, 2013
Sunday, November 17, 2013
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES | Paddlesculpt opens in Standish-Ericcson
“Indoor rowing is the perfect exercise for nearly
everyone,” said Paddlesculpt owner and instructor Dori Johnson. “It’s a
sport that gets you in shape, but is low impact and easy on the
joints. Our classes are high energy, supportive, and fun for non-rowers
as well as for those with more experience.”
Located next to Chris and Rob’s restaurant, Paddlesculpt moved into the spot recently vacated by Vintage Barber.
Johnson has been competing in the sport of rowing for almost 20 years. A former collegiate rower, Johnson is a 2013 US Rowing Masters National Champion and holds her USRowing Level 2 Instructor certification. She’s also a certified World Paddling Association instructor, Crossfit trainer, and Paddlefit instructor. While enjoying the competitive aspects of rowing, she also loves the experience of a great workout and just going out for a leisurely paddle.
Two years ago, Johnson began holding paddleboard classes on Lake Nokomis. Last year, she began teaching indoor rowing fitness classes and coaches CrossFit at Tangletown CrossFit. (Those classes will continue on Monday and Wednesday mornings.) She intends to keep a scaled down schedule in the summer when paddleboard fitness and rowing lessons at Lake Nokomis picks back up in June.
“The response has been amazing and I have had a following since launching classes last year at Tangletown CrossFit,” said Johnson.
“What I love about my classes is keeping people fit and helping them reach fitness goals! My classes are a great way to cross train in the off season for any endurance sport or anyone looking for a different interval- or endurance-based workout. Introducing the benefits of rowing to people and coaching rowers who need improvement in their stroke is part of my goal, as well.”
Her larger vision for PaddleSculpt is to have a space to run indoor rowing classes, 1:1 training and paddleboard sales.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ROWING?
Using indoor rowing machines, participants at Paddlesculpt’s rowing classes burn more than 600 calories a class—moving every major muscle group. Sculpt your body, strengthen your core, improve your balance and increase your overall well being.
RowSculpt classes are a full body circuit/rowing/Bootcamp style workout. Johnson also offers rowing-only classes: Row 1 Beginner, Row 2 Intermediate, and Row 3 advanced.
“Indoor rowing is the perfect exercise for nearly everyone,” said Johnson. “It’s a sport that gets you in shape, but is low impact and easy on the joints. Our classes are high energy, supportive, and fun for non-rowers as well as for those with more experience.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION
To sign up, please go to PaddleSculpt.com. For more information, call 612.817.2600.
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Friday, November 15, 2013
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES | Cub Scout Pack 38 focuses on ‘fun with purpose’
Cub Scout Pack 38 Cubmaster Dan Fehler and his
children walk through the neighborhood selling popcorn and wreaths.
Most of the activities for the pack are paid for through the Fall
Popcorn/Christmas Wreath Fundraiser.
At the Bicycle Rodeo last June at Northrup Elementary School the boys had fun testing their skills on their bikes and "pack riding" around a large, circular course. Experienced adults also gave lessons that are important to bike owners, such as properly fitting a helmet, patching an inner tube, and correctly locking up a bicycle.
“Some boys love nothing more then digging in a book, reading about nature, history, citizenship, or valuable life skills.
“Some boys love trying new things and earning every last award on the list. Some boys have varying degrees of learning disabilities and comfort in different social settings, which means they would love their smaller Den meetings, or may feel lost at our larger Pack meetings. Some boys are ready in Kindergarten, some come in 5th grade, but any boy can join at any time.
“In all cases, we try to provide activities that any boy can enjoy and excel at.”
FUN ACTIVITIES
Last year Pack 38 held two family camps, one in the fall and again in the spring, at Phillipo Scout Reservation in Cannon Falls, Minn. “We rent a shelter/lodge with a wood stove and gas cooking ranges, and pitch our tents around the outside and ‘camp,’ explained Fehler. “The closeness of Phillipo (its a 40-minute drive) and having a shelter (with sleeping mats) available make it very accessible to first-time campers. If we have trained leaders available, we can reserve am hour or two at the Archery or BB Gun ranges. And we try to take every opportunity to get the boys to try things for themselves, like learning how to correctly start a campfire, how to cook their own camp dinners, and most importantly how to clean up the campsite and 'Leave No Trace' when we are finished."
Pack 38 enjoys a different activity once a month, usually local. "We take short hikes in our local parks. Finding the cave at Minnehaha Falls is always fun, even when you learn about geology," said Fehler.
"We take local tours of police and fire stations (rotating every few years so boys who have been in the program multiple years don't see the same place again and again), and visit museums (like the Hennepin Overland Model Train museum last November). Sometimes we have a guest speaker come in and talk to our pack, like the Mad Scientists of Minnesota or the Raptor Center. Sometimes, its just as simple as a sledding day at Sibley Park with all of your Cub Scout friends.”
The pack also participates in service projects, such as building care packages for St. Joseph's Home for Children, and holding a sock drive for St. Stephen's Human Services.
There are some activities that are part of every year. In September the pack marches in the St. Helena Autumn Daze Parade. The Pinewood Derby is every March. Each boy gets a block of wood and some wheels. While learning how to safely use tools they cut, sand, and hammer the kit into something that looks like a car. There are special awards at the race for being creative and having the best paint job.
CHALLENGES FOR WEBELOS
The older boys in 4th to 5th grade, the Webelos, take on more challenging activities to get them ready for joining a Boy Scout Troop. These include hiking up to three miles, learning about poisonous plants and venomous animals in Minnesota, and taking more initiative in deciding/planning their own adventures, according to Fehler.
“At this age boys are starting to chafe at anything that smacks of ‘kid stuff’ and are ready for greater independence,” Fehler noted.
When they turn 11 or earn their Arrow of Light, they are ready to join the Boy Scouts of Troop 38.
SKILLS TO BE A BETTER CITIZEN
Fehler most enjoys seeing the boys in his pack demonstrate leadership qualities. “That can mean anything from helping another scout who is having trouble, listening when its time to listen (knowing that the time to be loud is usually just around the corner), and showing confidence and fearlessness in front of a group of boys their own age,” said Fehler.
“It takes guts to stand up in front of a crowd and tell a knock-knock-joke or lead everyone in singing a silly song, but these will be the skills that will make a boy a better scout and a better citizen.”
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Pack 38 has Pack meetings once a month, usually on the third Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at St. Helena Catholic School (3200 E. 44th St.). The November Pack meeting will be on Nov. 21.
Pack meetings are designed for the whole family to participate in, with large-group games and activities, pointed out Fehler. Pack 38 also has Den Meetings once or twice a month (depending on the age of the boys). Den Meetings are small-group activity focused. In K-1st grade, a parent should attend the Den Meeting with a scout, but they can drop them off at older grades.
The next weekend activities include Roller Skating on Saturday, Nov. 23, and participating in "Wreathes Across America" at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 14.
Pack 38 charges a one-year registration fee for new scouts, and most of the activities are paid for through the Fall Popcorn/Christmas Wreath Fundraiser. Camping and some activities may have an additional cost.
The Boy Scout Troop 38 at St. Helena Catholic Church dates back almost 90 years, and Fehler believes that the Cub Scout Troop started shortly after the national launch of the program for younger boys in 1930.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information, contact Dan Fehler at Cubmaster 38.com or 612-724-6284. Check out www.BSAPack38.org.
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Friday, November 8, 2013
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES | Author, illustrator of children’s book to visit Roosevelt Library Saturday
"Moo" was illustrated by Minneapolis resident Mike Wohnoutka.
Meet the author and illustrator of “Moo,” a children’s book, at Roosevelt Library on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m.
The event is sponsored by Friends of the Roosevelt Library.
(If earlier is better for you, the duo will be at Wild Rumpus at 11 a.m. on Nov. 9.)
Author David LaRochelle has written or illustrated over 25 books, including picture books, puzzle books, craft books, and just recently, his first book for young adults. He works full-time as an author and illustrator, and lives in White Bear Lake, Minn. According to his web site, http://davidlarochelle.com , “When I’m not working on a new book, I love entering contests, solving puzzles, orienteering, traveling, and carving pumpkins. And of course I love to read!”
Illustrator Mike Wohnoutka grew up in Spicer, Minn. He currently resides in Minneapolis with his wife, Anna, and two children, Franklin and Olivia. Wohnoutka is currently working on a new picture book, the first he has both illustrated and written. It is scheduled to be published in the fall of 2014 by Holiday House. See more at http://www.mikewohnoutka.com.
According to Booklist, Moo is “a delightful visual adventure.” Publishers Weekly said: “An utterly fun moo-aloud.”
Book Description
When Cow gets her hooves on the farmer’s car, she takes it for a wild ride through the country. Moooo! But a bump in the road brings this joy ride to a troublesome end. Moo-moo. . . Has Cow learned her lesson about living life in the fast lane? Moo?
Here is the story of . . .
One cow.
One word.
One udderly wild adventure . . .
MOO!
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Friday, September 20, 2013
Thursday, September 19, 2013
COMMUNITY VOICES | Learn about spey casting Saturday at new Standish-Ericsson business, Mend Provisions
Mend Provisions owner Mike Fischer is passionate about fly fishing.
Meet at Mend 2719 42nd St. at noon for a talk about spey casting. Then the group will then head to the park, mother nature willing, to demonstrate the basics and put a rod in your hand so you can get a taste. This event is FREE with caffeine and donuts provided. Sign up at the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/361769490620140/
Mend Provisions, located just a few doors down from The Baker’s Wife, is a full-on fly shop carrying rods, reels, waders, flies and a large assortment of fly tying materials. There is a tie-your-own area at the front of the store. They also carry casual menswear from companies such as Patagonia, Filson, Tellason (USA made denim), Tanner Goods (USA made leathergoods), Poler, and camping and outdoor gear. The outdoor presence will expand spring 2014.
You could say that with a name like Fischer, owner Mike Fischer was born to fish. And he did, growing up like every Minnesota kid spin rod fishing for walleye and bass. But he didn't find fly fishing, his real passion, until his mid-20s.
This year, he turned that passion into a business and opened up Mend Provisions with business partner Josh Klauck, who also owns The Angry Catfish Bicycle and Coffee Bar. Stop in during the Grand Open Party on Sept. 26 from 7 to 10 p.m. Check the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/mendprovisions for winter fly tying classes, as well as an open tying nite. (The business doesn’t yet have a web site.)
“Fly fishing is a sport that tends to captivate its followers and they want to be part of the process of catching their fish in every aspect that they can,” Fischer observed. “Often this means creating localized variations of the insects that the fish feed on. By tying your own flies you get that added satisfaction and extra sense of self-accomplishment. Most fly tiers also become better fishermen as they are usually more acutely studying the water and bugs looking for answers than the casual fly angler that is using a general variation of fly.”
MEET MIKE FISCHER
Fischer has been in retail his whole life, mostly in the clothing business. “I've learned over those may years that I'm not that interested in fashion and trends. I like nice classic things that are made well and that don't require replacing next year because of a shift in trends,” observed Fischer. “I've thought of having my own store most of my adult life and I think I finally hit that wall where I couldn't stand working for someone else any longer and had to make the leap.
“As a customer I'd been really disappointed with the lack of a good fly fishing shop in the metro and decided that I would merge my passions of fly fishing, apparel and outdoor gear into one store.”
He added, “I like really nicely and thoughtfully designed products that function well. I want to share those products with people in a fun environment and offer what knowledge I have to people interested in these things, whether it's clothes, fly fishing, or other aspects of our business.
“I'd also like to encourage more people to enjoy and respect the outdoors, it seems there's been a bit of a trend away from that, especially with kids, and it bums me out.”
He hopes that Mend Provisions grows into “a great little store with a loyal following of friends that come to us as much for social happenings as to purchase their clothes and gear.
“If it gets bigger than that I may have to quit and buy a shack in Montana.”
Fischer didn’t necessarily expect many neighbors to frequent his specialty shop. “I've actually been surprised at how many neighbors we've resonated with already,” said Fischer. “And lots of people that we aren't even aiming at have stopped by to say how much they like our shop. People are awesome.”
Ask what his future plans are and the answer is simple. “To fish.”
HOURS AND CONTACT INFO
Hour at Mend Provisions are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call 612-724-4271 or email mend.provisions@gmail.com.
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Thursday, September 12, 2013
COMMUNITY VOICES | Fireworks Friday night, parade Saturday morning at St. Helena Church during annual festival
The display will be coordinated by RES Specialty Pyrotechnics and is sponsored by Carbone’s Pizzaria on the Parkway. St. Helena is located at 3204 E. 43rd St.
Also that evening will be a fish fry beginning at 5 p.m. and continuing until the fish is gone.
Throughout the weekend, enjoy live music, carnival rides, quilt and cash bingo, children’s games, food, book sale and other specialty shops such as the Harvest Gift Shoppe, Country Store, Toy Shoppe and Attic Treasures. For just $5, you might win a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle valued at $19,500.
The parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday will feature six musical units, classic cars, vintage autos, and Office McGruff the Crime Dog. David A. Shutt is this year’s grand marshall. Anyone who wants to dress up and join the parade is welcome to. Veterans are also encouraged to march or ride in designated vehicles. Immediately following the parade, prizes will be awarded for Best in Show, Best Vehicle, and Best Theme. The parade begins at 50th and 34th and proceeds down Nokomis until 44th St. when it turns east to end at St. Helena’s. For more information on the parade, call 612-72-4832 or 612-729-7321 or email sthelenaparade@gmail.com.
Festival hours are 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
“We welcome friends, families, and alumni from all over to help us celebrate the rich parish tradition,” said Father Richard Villano, who has been pastor at St. Helena’s for 36 years. “Events such as Autumn Daze build good will, volunteerism and friendships, so essential to a strong community life.”
2013 ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
Friday, Sept. 13
6-6:45 p.m. — John Mansfield, Alternative Folk Rock
7-10 p.m. — Kip Overbo & MagnifiCATS, country and western
Saturday, Sept. 14
11:15 a.m. — Presentation of parade awards
11:30-12:30 p.m. — Kip Overbo, children’s songs
12:30-2:30 p.m. — Peter Sappanos Band, jazz
2:45-3:45 p.m. — Irish Dancers
5-6:45 p.m. — Bog Doctors, Mississippi Delta Porch Pickin’ Blues
7-10 p.m. — The Pearl Brothers, music of the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and today
Sunday, Sept. 15
Noon — Vikings game on widescreen TV
End of game to 5 p.m. — Peter Sappanos Band, jazz
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Friday, August 9, 2013
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES | Storytime in the Southside Star Community Garden on Saturday
It is part of several activities in honor of Community Garden Day. There will be tours, food and drink and activities for kids from 4 to 8 p.m. Master gardeners will be on hand to answer questions.
• 4:30 p.m. — Compost tea demonstration by Southside Star Gardener Bob Weber (a part of the Southside Hub Mini-tour)
• 5 p.m. — STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN for all ages with Roosevelt Librarian Ginger Gomes
• 6 p.m. — Fruit-tree guilds and other concepts of permaculture with Standish-Ericsson resident Heather Ilse
Southside Star Community Garden is located at the 4100 block of 32nd Ave.
The first crops were planted at Southside Star in 2010. Each gardener pays $50 a year, and performs 10 hour of community service such as mowing, weeding, moving mulch, digging weeds out of the sidewalk, working on the shelter and filling water barrels. Prior to work days, a scheduled walk-through is done to create a task list for the work-day leader. People also do community work on their own time and drop a note with their hours into the mailbox in the shed.
There is a waiting list for garden plots. Contact Laura Hansen at <bigelle71@yahoo.com> for more information or call 612-968-4777.
OTHER LOCAL GARDENS HOSTING EVENTS:
• Fresh Food On 4th 4000 4th Ave S.
Collard Green Cook-Off and tasting, a gardening skill share, and many more gardening activities for adults and youth. 12:00pm-2:00pm. More info: 612-280-7072
• Jardin Paraiso/Paradise Garden 3405 Chicago Ave.
Demos and recipes for purslane, or verdolagas, the edible plant considered a “weed” here.
10am-noon. More info: silvia@corcoranneighborhood.org
• Windom Community Garden 62nd St & Nicollet Ave
Potluck picnic, lemonade & cookies provided. Face painting, scavenger hunt, crafts, & musical jam—bring your instruments! 4:30-6:30pm. More info: 612-423-7554
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Friday, May 17, 2013
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES | Clean up Lake Hiawatha tonight, attend Mosaic Fest tomorrow
By Tesha Christensen, Neighborhood Notes
May 16, 2013
There are two community events planned in the Standish-Ericsson neighborhood this week.
SHORELINE CLEAN-UP
On Thursday, May 16, volunteer for an hour to perform a quick clean-up of the Lake Hiawatha shoreline.
SENA will supply: Bags, cotton gloves, and grabber/pickup tools.
You supply: You, in shoes/boots that can get dirty, and long pants to protect legs when walking through brush.
To show their appreciation for taking care of the neighborhood, Buster's on 28th is offering to buy the first 12oz beer/pop afterwards for all participants.
“Meet some new neighbors, clean the lake, and get a free drink,” urges SENA staff member Bob Kambeitz. “It's a win, win, win! We'll be meeting at the Lake Hiawatha Park building (at the corner of 44th St. and 27th Ave.).”
Email bobk @ standish-ericsson.org if you plan to attend. Please include how many will be in your party.
MOSAIC FEST
Roosevelt High School’s annual Mosaic Festival is set for this Friday, May 17 from 3:30-7:30 p.m.
Mosaic Fest is an annual event at Roosevelt, celebrating the cultural mosaic that makes our community special.
In fair weather, meet on the practice football field just south of the school building (enter on 30th Ave S/40th St S via the parking lot.) If it rains, the event will be in the school gym.
Food trucks will be in the parking lot. Student groups will sell cultural foods including Arabic, Asian, French and Oromo. Bring some cash to buy tickets for food items.
There will be a talent show, featuring student singers, the Jazz combo, Aztec and Oromo dance, and a Somali fashion show. There will be information and activity booths for kids of all ages.
“We hope to see you there! Come out and celebrate spring's arrival,” urges Julia Schumacher.
UPCOMING EVENT:
• Annual Neighborhood Blood drive will be on Garage Sale Saturday --June 15, 10 a.m.-3:00 p.m. outside of Nokomis Pet Clinic (2917 E 42nd St). There wil be juice and cookies.
May 16, 2013
There are two community events planned in the Standish-Ericsson neighborhood this week.
SHORELINE CLEAN-UP
On Thursday, May 16, volunteer for an hour to perform a quick clean-up of the Lake Hiawatha shoreline.
SENA will supply: Bags, cotton gloves, and grabber/pickup tools.
You supply: You, in shoes/boots that can get dirty, and long pants to protect legs when walking through brush.
To show their appreciation for taking care of the neighborhood, Buster's on 28th is offering to buy the first 12oz beer/pop afterwards for all participants.
“Meet some new neighbors, clean the lake, and get a free drink,” urges SENA staff member Bob Kambeitz. “It's a win, win, win! We'll be meeting at the Lake Hiawatha Park building (at the corner of 44th St. and 27th Ave.).”
Email bobk @ standish-ericsson.org if you plan to attend. Please include how many will be in your party.
MOSAIC FEST
Roosevelt High School’s annual Mosaic Festival is set for this Friday, May 17 from 3:30-7:30 p.m.
Mosaic Fest is an annual event at Roosevelt, celebrating the cultural mosaic that makes our community special.
In fair weather, meet on the practice football field just south of the school building (enter on 30th Ave S/40th St S via the parking lot.) If it rains, the event will be in the school gym.
Food trucks will be in the parking lot. Student groups will sell cultural foods including Arabic, Asian, French and Oromo. Bring some cash to buy tickets for food items.
There will be a talent show, featuring student singers, the Jazz combo, Aztec and Oromo dance, and a Somali fashion show. There will be information and activity booths for kids of all ages.
“We hope to see you there! Come out and celebrate spring's arrival,” urges Julia Schumacher.
UPCOMING EVENT:
• Annual Neighborhood Blood drive will be on Garage Sale Saturday --June 15, 10 a.m.-3:00 p.m. outside of Nokomis Pet Clinic (2917 E 42nd St). There wil be juice and cookies.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Thursday, September 15, 2011
People and butterflies connect at Minneapolis Monarch Festival
September 13, 2011
People of all ages and backgrounds came together on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the Monarch Festival on Lake Nokomis to share their love for the monarch butterfly.
That’s what Lis Young-Isebrand of the Monarch Lab at the University of Minnesota loves about this annual event.
“One of the best parts of the Monarch Festival for me is when I witness kids and adults becoming empowered to help the monarchs that they love. Many participants were surprised to learn that monarch larvae only eat milkweed and that they can grow this beautiful plant in their yards! They get excited and I am quite sure that many of them will increase monarch habitat,” said Young-Isebrand.
During the monarch tagging, Young-Isebrand encouraged participants to touch the butterfly. “People are so gentle and respectful,” she observed. “It seems a real connection between this small insect and people is made once they are allowed to touch them.”
“We had a great time,” noted Crystal Wood of Minneapolis after she and her daughter created a mudball containing a milkweed seed to plant in their own garden.
The 2011 stage line-up featured performances by Mariachi Mi Tierra, the Javier Trejo Trio (Mexican/Americana), Larry Long (American folk), the Tropical Zone Orchestra (salsa), KetzalCoatlicue (Aztec dance), Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca (traditional dance), Larrie Yazzie (Native American Fancy Dance) and Batak (fusion jazz).
“Our show promotes the mutual sharing between people beyond boundaries,” observed Pedro Fonseca of the Tropical Zone Orchestra. “If the ecosystems and small creatures work in harmony, we should be able to do so.”
There were numerous activities, including the Butterfly Fun Run, canoe tours of Lake Nokomis, and guided tours of the NatureScape. The steamroller operated by ArtOrg and Grupo Soap del Corazon, rolled over special print blocks created by kids to make individual butterfly artwork. Local vendors sold Hispanic and American food.
The festival is organized by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the Nokomis East Neighborhood Association and Community Celebration of Place. Learn more at the bilingual web site: www.monarchfestival.org.
Copyright:
© 2011 Tesha M. ChristensenSee photos @ HTTP://WWW.FLICKR.COM/PHOTOS/TCDAILYPLANET/SETS/72157627658567282/
See original news story @ http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2011/09/13/people-and-butterflies-connect-minneapolis-monarch-festival
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