The 6th Annual FLOW Northside Arts Crawl on Saturday, July 30th

When:	Saturday, July 30 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where:	Along Broadway in North Minneapolis (map)
url:	http://flownorthside.org/

Since 2006, FLOW has become the premier art event in North Minneapolis. This free, family event is a unique collaboration between the business and arts communities that showcases artists of all ages from the North Minneapolis community. FLOW is a self-guided art tour featuring visual and performing artists showing at businesses, studios and organizations along West Broadway in North Minneapolis.

Now more than ever, we invite the community to come back to North Minneapolis. FLOW down West Broadway for our Annual Celebration of hundreds of unique Northside Artists. Come to look, listen, make, taste, move and buy Northside!

Artist Applications and information available at www.FLOWNorthside.org

FACEBOOK: FLOW: Northside Arts Crawl
TWITTER: FLOWNorthside
DONATE AT: http://www.razoo.com/story/Flownorthside

FLOW is an arts crawl that shines a light on the Northside community through the arts. It unites, celebrates and transforms in collaboration with the broader communities that surround us.

Cinema and Civics begins Wednesday, June 15th

When:	Wednesday Evenings June 15 – July 20 Music begins at 8:00 p.m., Movies at Dusk
Where:	Stevens Square Park 1801 Stevens Ave S
url:	http://www.cinemaandcivics.org/

Music and movies in Stevens Park - Cinema and Civics begins Wednesday, June 15th!

Join us for the first installment of this year's series - Citypages' Best Blues Guitarist of 2011, Charlie Parr, will play before the classic film North by Northwest. Representatives of Springboard for the Arts and Stevens Square Center for the Arts will also be present, so bring your community arts-related questions!

Music at 8, movie at dusk. The series will run each Wednesday from June 15th until July 20th. For the complete schedule visit www.cinemaandcivics.org, and like us on Facebook.

Volunteers needed to help clean up debris in North Minneapolis on June 18 and 25

When:	Saturday June 18 and 25 Two shifts each day:  8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon  12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Contact:	Carrie Aspinwall Neighborhood and Community Relations (612) 673-2243
url:	http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/news/ 20110614CleanSweepVolunteersNeeded.asp

Since the devastating tornado struck North Minneapolis on May 22, thousands of volunteers, nonprofits, church groups, businesses and government agencies have pitched in to help folks recover and rebuild.

One key piece of the cleanup is to get rid of the storm-related debris that the tornado left in its path. There have been clean up efforts since May 22, but there’s still a lot of work to be done.

There are two upcoming Clean Sweep days to help folks get storm debris loaded onto trucks for proper disposal and 200 volunteers are needed for each day. Volunteers will get specific meeting location information when they sign up for a volunteer shift.

Clean Sweep Days

• Saturday, June 18
  8 a.m. – noon
  noon – 4 p.m.
  (100 volunteers each shift)
• Saturday, June 25
  8 a.m. – noon
  noon – 4 p.m.
  (100 volunteers each shift)

Those interested in volunteering must be 18 years old, commit to working a four-hour shift, be able to lift at least 40 pounds, and wear thick-soled shoes, ideally work boots – no tennis shoes (food, work gloves & protective eye gear will be provided).

To sign up, call the Neighborhood and Community Relations Department at: (612) 673-2243.

The June 18 Clean Sweep will be picking up debris in the area of 44th to 29th avenues north from Lyndale to Newton avenues. The June 25 Clean Sweep will be in the area of 29th – 12th avenues north from Humboldt to Xerxes.

The City of Minneapolis will work with neighborhood organizations throughout the summer to identify if additional Clean Sweeps are needed to assist those impacted by the tornado. These sweeps are the result of a collaboration of north Minneapolis neighborhoods with the support of the Pohlad Family Foundation, working with City Departments including Public Works Solid Waste & Recycling, Emergency Preparedness, and the Neighborhood and Community Relations Department.

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

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For a list of activities, click on the website:
http://www.hclib.org/pub/events/AllEventsAction.cfm?keyword=spice

Spice & Slice of Asia: Hmong, Indian and Vietnamese Storytelling on May 21

When:	Saturday, May 21 2:00 p.m.
Where:	North Regional Library 1315 Lowry Ave N
url:	http://www.hclib.org/pub/events/AllEventsAction.cfm?keyword=spice

Storytellers will highlight their reasons for leaving their native land, their journey to America and their “American experience,” followed by questions and discussion. Will also feature dance performance from each ethnic group. Stories tie in with the “Legacies of War” exhibit at Brookdale Library during May.

Motivational Interviewing: A Counseling Approach in the Native Tradition, June 15 to 17

Dates:	Wednesday – Friday June 15th – 17th, 2011
Times:	Wednesday and Thursday  8:30 am – 5:00 pm Friday  8:30am – 2:00 pm (each day will end early if possible)
Where:	MIWRC Learning Center Ancient Trader’s Market Building 1113 Franklin Ave E, Suite 105 Minneapolis, MN 55404
Presented by:	Betty R. Poitra, MSW  and Jane Nakken, Ed. D
Contact:	Jo Lightfeather jlightfeather@miwrc.org 612.728.2031
url:	http://www.miwrc.org/news-events- motivational-interviewing-save-the-date

Save the Date(s): A Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center Workshop

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an approach to counseling that fits with the values, styles, and ways of being of many Native American tribal cultures. Developed by William Miller, Ph.D. and Stephen Rollnick. Ph.D. in the 1980s, MI is an Evidence-Based Practice that holds a key to unlocking our relatives’ own unique intrinsic motivations to make significant changes in their lives. It has been shown to be an effective approach to treatment in many fields including substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, diabetes management and other healthcare areas, juvenile justice, corrections and workforce counseling.

More Information to Follow

Miigwetch
Jo Lightfeather
Director, Learning Center

MIWRC – Learning Center
Ancient Trader’s Market
1113 E. Franklin Avenue
Suite 105 & 200
Minneapolis, MN 55404

(612) 728-2031 (phone)
(612) 354-2063 (fax)
jlightfeather@miwrc.org

MIWRC Mission Statement: To empower American Indian women and families to exercise their cultural values and integrity, and to achieve sustainable life ways, while advocating for justice and equity.

Funders: The MIWRC Learning Center is funded by the State of Minnesota, Department of Human Services, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division, American Indian Section

Fabulous Fulton Plant Sale June 3, 4, 5

When:	Friday, June 3 – Saturday, June 4 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 5 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where:	51st & Ewing
url:	http://fultonneighborhood.org/

Whether you're planning a new landscaping project or just a pot of color for the front steps, we have the plants for you. Please visit our new location at the corner of 51st & Ewing and make your selections. Your support will help reforest Fulton neighborhood.

The Fulton Plant Sale, June 3-5, wouldn't be possible without your help.

Here's how you can contribute:

Donate your plants. Most perennials, including hosta, benefit from being divided every few years and will appreciate the extra room. For more information about dividing your plants, visit http://bit.ly/divideplants

Please consider volunteering your time. Two-hour shifts are available starting at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, 10:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The last shift starts at 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. It's easy, it's fun, and it's a great way to meet new people from around the neighborhood, the Twin Cities, the state and the country. Plant knowledge is helpful, but not necessary. Hennepin County Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions.

To schedule your volunteer time, donate plants or for more information, contact Mary at 612-922-1591 or environment@fultonneighborhood.org

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Fulton Farmers Market Grand Opening May 21

When:	Saturdays May 21 – end of October 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where:	Lake Harriet Methodist Church parking lot 4901 Chowen Ave S
url:	http://www.fultonfarmersmarket.org/

The excitement centered around the opening day of the market has been tremendous. We want to again thank all of the folks who have volunteered their time to assist with the market. Fulton Neighborhood Association (FNA) contributed $6,000 in seed money to start the market, which is a satellite of the successful Kingfield Farmers Market (KFM). A number of FNA Board members have joined the KFM Board.

We have a robust lineup of vendors, including organic and sustainable produce from Gardens of Eagan, Pine Acres Farm, Waxwing Farm, Uproot Farm, Peter's Pumpkins, Mary Dirty Face Farms and more. We will have cheeses from local sheep and goat farmers as well as eggs and meat from Sunshine Harvest Farms and wild-caught salmon from Alaska Organics. And coffee, artisan breads, pastries, artisan crafters (candles, soaps, jewelry) and tasty street fare from Big River Pizza, Chef Shack, and Gai Gai Thai.

We will have a variety of plant vendors for the early weeks of the season and craft vendors for your enjoyment.

We expect the market will develop into the local gathering spot for neighbors to visit, enjoy a cup of coffee and buy their locally grown fruits and vegetables, and cheeses, breads and pastries.

The Fulton Farmers Market values your input and thoughts. Please follow us on Facebook or Twitter (@fultonmarketmn) and our website for additional information. To volunteer at the Market, email fultonfarmersmarket@gmail.com. To help staff the FNA table, email info@fultonneighborhood.org.

Powderhorn Home Improvement and Gardening Fair on May 21

When:	Saturday, May 21 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where:	Powderhorn Park Building 3400 15th Ave S
url:	http://tinyurl.com/3r4yu5w.

All are invited to the Powderhorn Home Improvement and Gardening Fair, co-sponsored by PPNA and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Come for housing, garden, and yard exhibitors, a plant swap and more!

CARAG Super Sale on Saturday, May 21

When:	Saturday, May 21 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where:	Throughout the CARAG neighborhood
url:	http://www.carag.org/

Download a flyer (pdf) at 2011 Super Sale Flyer.pdf

M.O.V.E Forum on May 19

When:	Wednesday, May 19 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where:	Brian Coyle Community Center 420 15th Ave S
TO RSVP:	Call Rebecca 612-728-2084 Email at randerson@thefamilypartnership.org
url:	http://www.everyfamilymatters.org/

Join The Family Partnership’s M.O.V.E. Coalition to:

• Learn more about job equity opportunities in MN
• Meet organizations that are employing and training in your community
• Join the campaign to end employment disparities in MN

Food and Childcare Are Available

Art-a-Whirl Open Studio and Gallery Tour May 20 through May 22

When:	Friday, May 20 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Saturday, May 21 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 22 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m.
Where:	Download a map or during Art-A-Whirl stop by a Welcome Booth: Marshall St NE & 13th Ave NE Broadway St NE & Quincy St NE
url:	http://nemaa.org/content.php?category=webpage%20content&content_id=168714936

Art-A-Whirl, presented by the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association, is the largest open studio and gallery tour in the United States. See the art and meet the artists! 500 artists participate in AAW, including potters, tile makers, painters, sculptors, musicians, photographers, glass blowers, printmakers, and textile designers. They showcase their art in warehouses, galleries, homes, storefronts and cafes. Hop aboard a trolley that makes stops at the main buildings, or visit the welcome booths at 13th & Marshall and Quincy & Broadway and tour on your own.

Cleveland Neighborhood Association Seeking Part Time Community Organizer

url:	http://www.clevelandneighborhood.org/organizer.html

Community Organizer

The Cleveland Neighborhood Association currently seeks a part time (~10 hours/week ) community organizer who will engage residents and other stakeholders to determine their issues and priorities for the improvement of the neighborhood, encourage participation in the organization and facilitate the dialogue between the residents , other stakeholders and the neighborhood organization. The Community Organizer will serve at the direction of the Board of Directors and the CNA coordinator. Some evening and weekends will be required.

Community Participation

Determine residents and other stakeholders’ issues, concerns and priorities for the neighborhood and the City through a variety of strategies:

• surveys
• door knocking
• person to person interviews at events
• dialogue at community meetings and events

Elicit ideas from residents on strategies that can address their issues and concerns.

Raise awareness of the organization and its functions

Provide information about Neighborhood and City programs and resources available to stakeholders.

Encourage the development of additional block clubs and engage block leaders to serve as liaisons between residents and the Cleveland Neighborhood Association.

Reach out across the diverse Cleveland Neighborhood population and encourage residents and business owners to volunteer with the organization by serving on the Cleveland Neighborhood board, attending community meetings, participating on CNA committees or in other ways as needed.

Organize community building events

Special Projects

Assist the organization with special projects as they develop.

Minimum Qualifications

• Self–motivated , self starter
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Good organizational skills including the ability to meet deadlines
• The ability to work independently and with groups
• Availability on some weekends and evenings
• Computer literacy: Good working knowledge of MS Word and use of e-mail; some familiarity with MS Excel and Publisher.
• Able to plan events
• Experience in community organizing, familiarity with the Cleveland Neighborhood and residents and knowledge of the City is preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to handle multiple projects
• Expertise with Social Media

Compensation

The Community Organizer will serve as an employee of the Cleveland Neighborhood Association

Salary: DOQ

Interested parties should send a letter of interest along with a resume by e-mail to: cna@clevelandneighborhood.org or by mail to:

Cleveland Neighborhood Association
PO Box 11635
Minneapolis, MN 55411

LiveMSP "Buying Into the City" Home Tour on May 14th

When:	Saturday, May 14, 2011 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where:	See below for maps
url:	http://www.livemsp.org/livemsp-buying-into-the-city-home-tour

The LiveMSP Buying Into the City Home Tour will take place on Saturday May 14th, from 11- 3 in North and South Minneapolis neighborhoods. The starting addresses for the tour are 3835 Fremont Ave N and 4048 5th Avenue S. These are both GMHC rehabbed NSP homes.

The purpose of the LiveMSP Buying Into the City Home Tour is to sell Minneapolis homes, sell Minneapolis Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) rehabilitated homes, and sell Minneapolis neighborhoods highly impacted by foreclosures. We will offer a $1,500 incentive towards closing costs of any home on the tour that closes within 90 days. We plan to offer these tours every May and September in South, North and Northeast neighborhoods eligible for NSP resources.

Please attend the tour at a home in your neighborhood and assist us in encouraging other neighbors to attend as well to market living in Minneapolis, share why we like living in our neighborhoods, and talk about the financial assistance programs available to with potential home buyers on the tour and to everyone we know who might be considering buying a home.

I will be continuing to meet with neighborhood groups and providing information about the LiveMSP Buying Into the City Home Tour between now and May 14th. More detail will be provided in advance of the tours. For more information on Live MSP visit: www.LiveMSP.org. The addresses of the homes on the tour will be ready for posting on www.LiveMSP.org by Friday May 6th and tour maps will be available before Thursday May 12th. Information on Minneapolis Advantage NSP and CItyLiving mortgage assistance and other homeownership incentives and a map of NSP eligible neighborhoods may be found on LiveMSP at: http://www.livemsp.org/livemsp-buying-into-the-city-home-tour. Please share the Minneapolis Homeownership Incentives and Assistance and LiveMSP Buying Into the City Home Tour flyer with your neighborhood.

The NSP1 Map (showing single family rehabs in red) prepared by Jill Kiener of the Northside Home Fund shows that in addition to the 96 properties rehabilitated with NSP1 funds, we expect another 134 properties to be rehabilitated with NSP2 funds in all foreclosure impacted neighborhoods of the City along with the 34 additional NSP3 properties that are restricted to specific neighborhoods in North Minneapolis. A map reflecting all NSP neighborhoods will be developed by the end of this month. To view the NSP maps and for more information on our foreclosure recovery efforts see: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/foreclosure/Citys_Foreclosure_Recovery_Plan.asp

Please contact me or with any questions or suggestions.

Thank you!

Cherie Shoquist, Foreclosure Recovery Coordinator
City of Minneapolis Community Planning & Economic Development
105 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55401
cherie.shoquist@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Phone: (612) 673-5078
Fax: (612) 673-5212

Twin Cities American Indian Arts Festival June 11 and 12

When:	Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12 12:00 noon TO 8:00 p.m.
Where:	16th And Franklin Avenue Along Historic Franklin Avenue In South Minneapolis Next to the Minneapolis American Indian Center
url:	http://www.allmyrelationsarts.com/festival/

The Twin Cities American Indian Arts Festival is a vibrant outdoor festival that celebrates American Indian arts and cultures and stimulates economic opportunity along historic Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis. As the only American Indian arts festival in the Twin Cities, this free and open event celebrates the rich history and place of American Indian people in Minnesota.

The Twin Cities American Indian Arts Festival will be held on Saturday, June 11th and Sunday, June 12th along historic Franklin Avenue in South Minneapolis — only blocks from the Franklin Light Rail Station. This event will bring together Indigenous artists, performers, and musicians from across Minnesota in celebration of American Indian cultural arts.

Join us as we welcome thousands of people and families to this FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC event.

Download the Twin Cities American Indian Arts Festival poster. [3.47 MB, PDF]

Download the American Indians GOT TALENT poster [3.1 MB, PDF]

THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL WILL FEATURE THE TALENTS OF:
Bluedog Band - Native American Music Award Winner, group of the year
Jackie Bird - Award Winning Singer and Dancer
Los Nativos -Award Winning Hip-Hop Duo
Mitch Walking Elk and the Sugar Point Band - Activist Blues and Folk Singer
Native Pride Dancers - World famous powwow dance troupe featuring fancy dancer Larry Yazzie
Chase Manhattan - Native American Music Award Winner, best Hip-hop/Rap recording
Comedian "Tito" Ybarra

West Broadway Farmers Market Opens June 5

Sundays:	June 5th – October 30th 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Wednesdays:	July 6th – October 26th 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where:	2101 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis
url:	http://westbroadway.org/farmersmarket/

The West Broadway Farmers Market is opening Sunday June 5th, 2011!

Are you a farmer, gardener, prepared food vendor, or artist looking to vend your products? WBC is accepting vendors applications for the West Broadway Farmers Market. Click here to download the vendor application.

The West Broadway Farmers Market is looking for volunteers!
Please contact alicia@westbroadway.org for information on volunteer opportunities.

West Broadway Coalition hiring Intern for West Broadway Farmers Market

Deadline:	May 23, 2011
For more information:	Erin 612-353-5178 erin@westbroadway.org
url:	http://westbroadway.org/

WBC is hiring an EBT Intern for the West Broadway Farmers Market!

The West Broadway Farmers Market is a project of the West Broadway Business and Area Coalition (WBC). WBC is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to fill our EBT Intern position for the upcoming 2011 season. 2011 is the inaugural year of the market. The market will be open twice weekly (one weekend day and one weekday) June-October. If you are interested in working with a farmers market on West Broadway, please see the job description below and submit your application!

WBC is hiring a part-time intern to manage EBT sales, promotion, and accounting for the West Broadway Farmers Market. This is a part-time seasonal position. The position will be about 15-20 hours per week.

The position requires the intern to be available every Sunday June 5th to October 30th 2011 from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm and every Wednesday July 6th to October 26th 2011 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm and an additional 4-10 hours weekly for administrative tasks and outreach.

Duties:

• Understand WBC's token program, guidelines and requirements for the federal SNAP program and other food assistance programs such as FMNP, Market Bucks, etc., and be able to accurately communicate information about those programs to market vendors and diverse customers.
• Operate the card reader machine and dispense SNAP tokens and credit/debit tokens according to established procedures
• Manage and take responsibility for the accuracy of paperwork, tracking, and before and after market accounting associated with the token system according to established procedures
• Maintain adequate levels of all supplies for operating the token system including: paper scrip, POS paper rolls, promotional materials, charged batteries, etc.
• Set up the information booth table and signs
• Provide general customer service, such as helping customers in search of specific vendors or products, offering cooking advice, providing information about nutrition and product seasonality.
• EBT outreach, advertising, and promotion

Requirements:

• Friendly and outgoing
• Customer service skills and experience
• Detail oriented with secure cash handling experience
• Ability to multi-task
• An interest in farmers markets and locally grown food; experience as a customer or as a vendor at a farmers market.
• An interest/passion in farmers markets, local economic development, and place-making
• Flexible, organized, and able to prioritize
• Ability to speak languages such as Hmong, Somali, etc...
• Something about food and cooking experience/knowledge?

Compensation: $10 per hour
Reports to: Programs and Engagement Manager
Contact: Erin at 612-353-5178 or erin@westbroadway.org for more information.
Applications due: May 23rd 2011.