City of Minneapolis is now accepting applications for the Access and Outreach Manager position

Dear Community Members:

The City of Minneapolis is now accepting applications for the Access and Outreach Manager position with the Neighborhood and Community Relations Department. The Access and Outreach Manager leads a team of up to 6 professional staff and will actively participate in their selection, training, work direction and supervision. The Access and Outreach Manager will serve as the coordinator for the City’s ADA and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) plans. Please submit cover letter, resume and supplemental questionnaire responses to pa.vang@ci.minneapolis.mn.us by Tuesday, December 1, 2009. For more information about this position including the supplemental questionnaire, please visit our website at www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/jobs

Pa Vang
Neighborhood and Community Relations
City of Minneapolis

East Phillips Park Cultural and Community Center Ground Breaking Ceremony on November 19

WHEN:	Thursday, November 19th, 11:00 A.M.
WHERE:	East Phillips Park, 2307 17th Ave S

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The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the East Phillips Park Community Design Team, the East Phillips Improvement Coalition, Little Earth of United Tribes, Midtown Phillips Neighborhood Assn., the Liga Hispana De Beisbol and all those who have worked so hard for so long are delighted to announce the long awaited GROUND BREAKING for the East Phillips Park Cultural and Community Center.

Please come with your friends, colleagues and neighbors to celebrate the start of construction.

Dress warmly and enjoy Hot Spiced Cider and Cookies along with the blessing of Native drums and a few words from some who made this possible.

Thanks,

for questions, contact:

Brad Pass
612-916-8478

or

Lonnie Nichols
612-230-6525

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Carol Pass, Chair, EPIC
eastphillips-epic.com

Public hearings on tax levy and 2010 City budget Nov 19 and Dec 7

When:	Thursday, Nov. 19, 6:05 p.m.  Monday, Dec. 7, 6:05 p.m.
Where:	City Hall, 350 S 5th St, room 317
url:	Minneapolis holds two public hearings on its proposed 2010 budget

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Two public hearings on the City’s 2010 budget have been set to give the public a chance to share their thoughts on the proposed budget. In addition to the regular budget hearing on the day the City Council approves a new budget, this year Minneapolis is also holding an additional hearing a few weeks before the budget is adopted.

The Mayor’s proposed City budget for 2010 focuses on jobs, while preserving public safety gains and continuing to invest in infrastructure. It includes expanding a program that offers low interest loans and financing tools to small businesses, and $1.2 million to help more people find and get jobs through the City’s Workforce Centers. The City Council is currently in the process of holding budget hearings prior to adopting a final budget in December.

Minneapolis is facing a number of serious fiscal challenges that affect the City’s bottom line. This includes State cuts to Minneapolis of more than $40 million during 2009-2010 and escalating health care and pension costs. To balance the budget, the Mayor’s proposal includes a mix of budget cuts, reforms and a new revenue policy.

To learn more about the proposed 2010 budget, visit the City’s Web page or see the complete proposed 2010 budget.

Sixth Annual SSCA Members’ Exhibition

What:	Opening Night Reception  Live Music by Jon Davis and Friends  Jazz Ensemble
When:	Saturday, November 14  7:00 – 10:00 pm
Location:	Stevens Square Center for the Arts  1905 3rd Ave S

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Six years ago, a rag-tag group of artists took over an abandoned police sub-station and declared themselves a co-op. No one thought that the experiment would last.

The organization had no permanent endowment, no paid staff, and no outside source of funding.

Six years later, the Stevens Square Center for the Arts (SSCA) has transformed that ugly water-damaged storefront into a functioning gallery –one that has quickly emerged as one of the city’s most exciting venues for non-commercial art.

“Sometimes seeing something is as important as talking about it,” says founding member Zachary Korb. “Actually going up in the space, it lets you sort of envision what the possibilities are.”

In the midst of an economic recession that has forced many long-running galleries to shutter their doors, the SSCA Gallery is not only surviving, butthriving. In 2009, the art center hosted 11 major exhibitions, as well as the Twin Cities Zine Festival, and a Community Forum.

Coming at the end of the SSCA’s busiest season ever, the Sixth Annual SSCA Members’ Exhibition is a showcase for the member-artists whose hard work and dedication have kept the gallery functioning. While other exhibits are usually based on a theme, the Members’ show is a truly open exhibition, featuring broad sampling of styles and materials.

From the life-sized oil paintings and charcoal drawings of J.M. Culver, to the scrambled portraits of painter Samuel Bjorgum, the Sixth Annual SSCA Members’ Exhibition is a showcase for a group of emerging artists who you can expect to hear more from in the near future.

Featuring artwork by:

• Chris Williams
• Erik Farseth
• Erika Hammerschmidt
• Faye Buffington Howell
• Guntis Kupers
• J.M. Culver
• Karin Knudson
• Patricia Barnes
• Samuel Bjorgum
• Terrance Davis
• Trish Brock

The Sixth Annual SSCA Members’ Exhibition will be on view from Sunday, November 15 – December 6, 2009. This event is free, and open to the public.

There will be an opening night reception on Saturday, November 14 from 7:00 – 10:00 pm, featuring live jazz by Jon Davis and friends.

SSCA

The Stevens Square Center for the Arts (SSCA) is a nonprofit, educational community arts center located in the heart of the Stevens Square neighborhood, just south of downtown Minneapolis.

Our gallery is located at 1905 Third Avenue S., directly above the Third Avenue Market.

Since 2003, the Stevens Square Center for the Arts has provided affordable workspace for a dozen local artists, and hosted regular exhibitions at our 5,500 square foot gallery and studio space. SSCA is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization that relies upon donations to support our public outreach activities.

For more information, please visit our website: www.stevensarts.org

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Stevens Square Center for the Arts
1905 3rd Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
612.879.0200
ssca@stevensarts.org
www.stevensarts.org

Seminar on Parliamentary Procedure on Friday, December 4

What:	Seminar on Parliamentary Procedure
When:	Friday, December 4  8:30 a.m. to 11:45 (seminar)  1:30 to 4:00 p.m. (Advanced Parliamentary Law)
Location:	Hennepin County Bar Association  390 Minnesota Law Center  600 Nicollet Mall
Cost:	Special rate of $25 is available for nonlawyers  normally $125 for Bar members; $150 for nonmembers
Registration:	Contact Carol Berg  carol@hcba.org  612.752.6612
Flyer:	http://forums.e-democracy.org/groups/mpls/files/f/1257-2009-11-07T112124Z/12-04-09-onepager.pdf

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I am forwarding a message about a seminar on "Parliamentary Law in Real-Life Meetings" that I am teaching next month for the Hennepin County Bar Association (for the ninth consecutive year). The seminar is geared toward nonlawyers as well as lawyers, and will cover topics relevant to procedure in public bodies and political organizations, for example. The normal cost is $125, but I have asked that the bar offer a special rate for nonlawyers; the Association has agreed to a rate of $25, which covers the materials and a small fraction of the program's overhead. (None of the money goes to me, by the way -- I teach the seminar purely as a volunteer.) This year we are also offering an "advanced" session in the afternoon, which the $25 rate also covers. But you must register for the morning session in order to register for the afternoon session.

Brian Melendez
Lowry Hill (Ward 7)

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Have you ever felt at a disadvantage in a meeting because you didn't know parliamentary procedure? ever chaired a meeting where you wished that you were more comfortable with the skills, tricks, and traps of presiding? ever gotten frustrated by a "rules geek" who singlehandedly tied a meeting in knots, regardless of what the majority wanted?

You probably already know more parliamentary procedure than you realize and, by mastering a few common-sense fundamentals, you can be comfortable in almost any real-life meeting. The Hennepin County Bar Association is sponsoring a seminar on "Parliamentary Law in Real-Life Meetings" that covers these fundamentals. The seminar is a continuing-legal-education seminar, but is geared toward lawyers and nonlawyers who are interested in running and participating in effective real-life meetings. The instructor is Brian Melendez, past president of the Hennepin County Bar Association and a member of the American Institute of Parliamentarians and National Association of Parliamentarians, who has served as parliamentarian for more than a dozen organizations. Last year's participants ranged from attorneys representing public bodies to volunteers active in nonprofit, political, and religious organizations.

The seminar will be held on Friday 4 December from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the Hennepin County Bar Association, 390 Minnesota Law Center, 600 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis (ph. 612.752.6600). The Association has applied for 3.0 hours of continuing-legal-education credit. The cost is $125 for bar members, $150 for lawyer nonmembers. (A special rate of $25 is available for nonlawyers.) To register, or for more information, please contact Carol Berg (carol@hcba.org, 612.752.6612).

The morning seminar will be followed by an afternoon seminar on "Advanced Parliamentary Law" from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. You must register for the morning session in order to register for the afternoon session. The afternoon (advanced) session will pick up where the morning (basics) session leaves off, and will cover areas such as agendas, minutes, committees, elections, and constitutions and bylaws. The Association has applied for 2.5 hours of continuing-legal-education credit. The cost is $125 for bar members, $150 for lawyer nonmembers. (A special rate of $25 is available for nonlawyers, which covers both the morning and the afternoon sessions.) To register for the afternoon session, or for more information, please contact Carol Berg (carol@hcba.org, 612.752.6612).

Kingfield Holiday Market on Sunday, November 22

What:	Kingfield Holiday Market
When:	Sunday, November 22  8:30 a.m. to 1:00 pm.
Location:	Rau+Barber Studio  4244 NIcollet Ave
url:	http://kingfield.org/

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'Tis the Time of Year for the Kingfield Holiday Market

Gifts and food. Regulars and special guests.

Kingfield Fall Community Bonfire on Saturday, November 14

What:	Kingfield Fall Community Bonfire
When:	Saturday, November 14  7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Where:	Martin Luther King Park  4055 Nicollet Ave

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Warm up with us on Saturday, November 14, 7-9 pm at MLK Park. We’ll have a bonfire and hot cider; you bring an item to donate to the food shelf. [The park has agreed to waive the staffing fee if we help with their food drive in this time of need.] Bring fixings for s’mores and a chair if you want.

No agenda, just a chance to relax and connect. Bring a neighbor–all ages are welcome!

Hosted by the KFNA Crime Prevention and Safety Committee.

Whittier Green Fair on Saturday, November 14

What:	Whittier Green Fair
When:	Saturday, November 14  1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Where:	First Christian Church  2201 1st Ave S
url:	http://www.whittieralliance.org/

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Are you interested in saving money, reducing energy, and learning how you can make your household more efficient? Come to the third annual Whittier Neighborhood Greenfair! There will be a resource fair, educational seminars and live music all at First Christian Church.

Neighborhood and Community Engagement Commission seeks input on $200,000 Transition Funds

The Neighborhood and Community Engagement Commission (NCEC) has outlined a process for allocating and disbursing the proposed $200,000 Transition Funds. The funds are intended to assist neighborhood organizations that have no other source of adminstrative funding in 2010. The transition fund, subject to approval by the Mayor and City Council in December 2009, is a one time funding source that comes from the City’s general funds.

Between now and January 8, 2010 the commission invites you to share your input on the proposed outline. Input provided will inform the commission on the final 2010 Transition Fund program guidelines.

To supplement the information regarding the proposed 2010 Transition Fund Outline, you can find a timeline of the process here.

Ways to share your input...

1. Contact a commission member Click here for the commission’s roster
2. Submit your written input to the Neighborhood and Community Relations Department
   

   Email:	Community.Engagement@ci.minneapolis.mn.us (preferred option for submitting input through NCR Dept)
   Fax:	612.673.3250
   Mail:	Neighborhood and Community Engagement Commission 350 South Fifth Street – 301M Minneapolis, MN 55415

3. Attend an information and input session hosted by NCEC commission members:
   

   Monday, November 30, 2009
   10:00 -12:00 a.m.
   Curry Maintenance Facility
   1200 Currie Ave W, 55403
   Click here for map and to get directions
   Download parking information

   Tuesday, December 1, 2009
   6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
   Powderhorn Park- Multi-purpose Room, 3400 15th Ave S, 55407
   Click here for map and to get directions

It is preferred that you submit your comments by Friday January 8, 2010; however, your comments are welcomed past January 8, 2010.

• For more details about the commission visit www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/ncr/NCEC_AboutUs.asp
• For more details about the outline visit http://groups.google.com/group/neighborhood-and-community-engagement-commission

Pa Vang
Program Assistant
Neighborhood and Community Relations Department
City of Minneapolis

America Recycles Day is Nov. 15

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America Recycles Day is Nov. 15

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Recycling works for us at least three ways – it reduces waste generation, it provides material to make into products, and it uses about 75 percent less energy than using virgin materials. Recycling one ton of paper saves enough energy to power a three-bedroom house for an entire year. This year America Recycles Day is Nov. 15. Take five minutes to reevaluate your recycling routine. Are you using Minneapolis recycling services fully? Every time you get ready to throw something away, think twice — is it really trash, or can it be recycled? Show your support for recycling by taking the recycling pledge.

Until the modern era, recycling was common. Before the 1920s, 70 percent of U.S. cities ran programs to recycle certain materials. During World War II, industry recycled and reused about 25 percent of the waste stream. Recycling is again on the upswing. The nation's composting and recycling rate rose from 7.7 percent of the waste stream in 1960 to 17 percent in 1990. It's currently up to around 33 percent.

What gets recycled into what? Sometimes it's exactly what you'd expect: old boxes and newspapers turn into new boxes and newspapers. But some of the end products may surprise you. Glass beverage containers can be recycled over and over again or used for beverage containers, roads, marbles, decorative tiles and surfboards. Five plastic soda bottles yield enough fiber for one extra large T-shirt, one square foot of carpet or enough insulation to fill one ski jacket. Recycled steel and aluminum finds its way into new cars, bikes, appliances, cookware and a whole lot more.

Recycling is easy in Minneapolis. More than 90 percent of the households in Minneapolis participate in the City’s recycling program, with the average resident recycling around 2.3 pounds of material per day. Twenty-six recycling trucks service an average of 1,000 households per route per day, bringing in around three to four tons of recyclables per truck. Together, Minneapolis recycling customers set out more than 23,000 tons of cans, glass, newspaper, etc., to be collected and recycled into new products every year.

It’s even easy for residents to recycle their old electronics. In fact, Minneapolis is the only city in the nation where electronics are picked up regularly for recycling. Just set it next to your garbage cart on your recycling day with a sign on it that says, ‘for solid waste.’ A crew will come back for it the next business day. Minneapolis will also pick up your discarded appliances and furniture.

To get more information and to find out what to do and what items you can recycle, visit our recycling Web site. City of Minneapolis recycling customers can also sign up to get an e-mail reminder before each recycling day.

Neighborhood and Community Engagement Commission (NCEC) Meeting on November 17

When:	Tuesday, November 17, 2009  5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Where:	Central Library  Doty Room (second floor)  300 Nicollet Ave, 55401
url:	www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/ncr/NCEC_Home.asp

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November meeting materials are available at www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/ncr/NCEC_Meetings.asp

Commission meetings are open to the public. If you would like to learn more about the commission, visit www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/ncr/NCEC_Home.asp

Jennifer Lastoka
Community Engagement Coordinator
City of Minneapolis

Energy efficiency workshop for non-profits within Innovation Corridor is Nov. 10

When:	Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009  1:30 to 4 p.m.
Where:	Wilder Center  451 Lexington Pkwy N  St. Paul, MN
url:	Energy efficiency workshop for non-profits   within Innovation Corridor is Nov. 10

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Reduce your organization’s impact on the earth, and soften the impact of energy costs on your bottom line by attending a free workshop on Nov. 10. At this free workshop you'll find out how to take the next steps on your own and with energy-saving programs to help your organization or company be good stewards of our planet’s resources and make budget dollars go further.

Learn more about the Energy Innovation Corridor, discuss next steps with energy experts, and network with other nonprofit and building management professionals. Owners and tenants both have an interest in saving energy. If you are a building owner, bring your tenants with you. If you are a tenant, invite your building owner.

Topics will include the importance of conservation and efficiency, information on the Energy Innovation Corridor, availability of conservation programs, how to save with lighting retrofits and financing programs.

The Energy Innovation Corridor was formed to create a sustainable energy and transportation showcase. The first of its kind, this clean energy and transportation model extends along the 11-mile Central Corridor light rail transit project route, from downtown Saint Paul to Target Field in downtown Minneapolis, along Washington and University avenues, via the Minnesota State Capitol and entire University of Minnesota-Minneapolis campus.

The conference is being sponsored by The Minnesota Project. Questions can be directed to Dan Thiede at dthiede@mnproject.org.

Nonprofit Financial Management Workshops, Webinars and Networks in November and December

url:	http://www.nonprofitsassistancefund.org/pages/  HealthyFinancialPractices

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The Nonprofits Assistance Fund provides a number of low-cost workshops and webinars designed specifically for the nonprofit community. With sliding fees, these half-day workshops are affordable for every nonprofit budget. NAF trainers use everyday English and real world examples to help you develop and hone your financial management skills.

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Webinar : Projecting and Managing Cash Flow

Date:	Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Time:	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Registration:	$40  Click here for more info and registration
Contact:	Amanda Dlouhy  612-278-7161  adlouhy@nonprofitsassistancefund.org

While standard nonprofit financial reports - the budget, income statement and balance sheet - provide important management information, these statements alone do not tell whether there is enough cash on hand to pay for an unexpected heating repair, to take on a new program opportunity, or even to cover payroll next month. For this, effective cash flow management is essential.

In this webinar, you will learn to create accurate and useful cash flow projections. We will review the cash flow considerations for different types of income and expenses, and then discuss how to avoid and manage cash flow problems. By the end of the session, you will have worked through an example cash flow projection and will be ready to download our cash flow template and begin managing cash flow at your organization.

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Social Enterprise Network: Blending Business and Mission

Date:	Thursday, November 12, 2009
Time:	12:00 noon – 1:30 pm
Location:	Bedlam Theatre
Address:	1501 S. 6th St
Registration:	Click here for more info and registration
Contact:	Ashley Schweitzer  612-278-7187  aschweitzer@nonprofitsassistancefund.org

A Peer Group To Strengthen & Support Social Entrepreneurs
The Social Enterprise Network is designed for nonprofit organizational leaders who are current practitioners in social enterprise. The conversations will focus on sharpening the management of existing social enterprises and building organizational cultures to support those enterprises. Participants will exchange tools and knowledge that will help each other advance their social enterprises.

What Is It?
The Social Enterprise Network is a peer group to strengthen and support social entrepreneurs. It meets monthly on the second Thursday from 12:00-1:30pm.

The goals of the Social Enterprise Network are to help Minnesota social enterprise practitioners:

• Expand their knowledge
• Scale up their activities
• Develop a network of peers

Each month the group will meet to discuss a specific topic at a different local social enterprise. The host will share information about their nonprofit social enterprise and help lead the peer discussion

These meetings are free and open to any nonprofit social entrepreneurs. Please RSVP with Nonprofits Assistance Fund.

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Workshop: Calculating True Program Cost

Date:	Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Time:	9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location:	Nonprofits Assistance Fund Office
Address:	2801 21st Avenue South, Suite 210
Registration:	Sliding scale.  Click here for more info and registration.
Contact:	Amanda Dlouhy  612-278-7161  adlouhy@nonprofitsassistancefund.org

Do you know what your programs cost? This workshop provides an overview of program budgeting and allocations.

• Learn to identify direct and indirect expenses
• Review different methods of allocating expenses to programs

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Financial Management Network: Using Lines of Credit, Loans, and Mortgages

Date:	Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Time:	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location:	Nonprofits Assistance Fund Office
Address:	2801 21st Avenue South, Suite 210
Contact:	Ashley Schweitzer  612-278-7187  aschweitzer@nonprofitsassistancefund.org

Nonprofits thrive when they have healthy professional networks. Join us for Nonprofits Assistance Fund's Financial Management Network at our office in Minneapolis on the 4th Wednesday of every month. Our discussion runs from noon until 1:00pm - although you are welcome to stay later to continue to network or explore specific questions with our knowledgeable staff.

The gatherings are free, and open to anyone with an interest in the topic at hand. RSVP is not required. Just bring your lunch, your business cards, and your ideas.

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Webinar: Financial Clarity for Nonprofit Boards

Date:	December 8, 2009
Time:	6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Registration:	$40  Click here for more info and registration
Contact:	Amanda Dlouhy  612-278-7161  adlouhy@nonprofitsassistancefund.org

As a nonprofit board member, you are ultimately responsible for the financial health of your organization. You must first understand your financial situation in order to make informed decisions and provide strategic leadership. This is especially important now, when organizational leaders must be prepared to assess and pursue new financial strategies in response to the recession.

In this webinar, you will begin by reviewing basic nonprofit financial reports and terminology. You will then learn to interpret financial information in context, and learn strategies to effectively participate in financial discussions and decisions. By the end of the session, you will have a working knowledge of the nonprofit income statement and balance sheet and will understand your financial leadership roles and responsibilities.

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Workshop: Financial Leadership for Executive Directors

Date:	December 15, 2009
Time:	9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:	Nonprofits Assistance Fund Office
Address:	2801 21st Avenue South, Suite 210
Registration:	Sliding scale.   Click here for more info and registration.
Contact:	Amanda Dlouhy  612-278-7161  adlouhy@nonprofitsassistancefund.org

This workshop has been created specifically for executive directors of small nonprofits who often function as the key financial manager.

• Learn to clarify roles and responsibilities
• Strategize how to communicate financial information to different stakeholders
• Discuss how to work with auditors, the finance committee, and the board
• Includes a review of the income statement and balance sheet
• For executive directors only

Art-deco style Hollywood Theater seats up for sale

url:	Art-deco style Hollywood Theater seats up for sale

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The theater seats of the ‘Zigzag’ Art-Deco style Hollywood Theater in the Audubon Park neighborhood in Northeast Minneapolis are up for sale. As a way to raise funds to be used on improvements to the theater building, the City of Minneapolis Department of Community Planning and Economic Development, in cooperation with the Audubon Neighborhood Association, is selling surplus seats from the Hollywood Theater.

Orders for seats are being taken now. There are a limited number of seats available. Single seats are priced at $25, or $20 if purchasing more than one seat. Individual or connected seats (in sets of 2, 3, 4, or more) are available for purchase. The seats are being sold in ‘as-is’ condition. Please note that the decorative seat end panels are not for sale.

To order seats, please email miles.mercer@ci.minneapolis.mn.us and include your name, the number of seats required, configuration of seats (individual and/or connected), and phone number where you can be reached on Nov. 21. If email is unavailable, place your order by phone at 612-673-5043.

Seats will be available for pick-up on Saturday, November 21, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Hollywood Theater, 2815 Johnson Street NE. Seats must be paid for when picked-up. Cash and checks with matching ID are accepted. No credit cards accepted. Make checks payable to ‘City of Minneapolis’.

The Hollywood Theater operated as a movie theater from its opening in 1935 until it closed in 1987, standing vacant since then. In 1990, the Theater was designated a local historic landmark. In 1993, the City of Minneapolis purchased the building and pursued several attempts at redevelopment over the years that were unsuccessful.

"What's up with those property taxes?" on November 17th

Date:	November 17
Time:	6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location:	Walker Art Center in the McGuire Theatre
Address:	1750 Hennepin Ave
Contact:	Janet Hallaway (612) 237-8980 or   jhallaway@comcast.net

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Property Taxes 101: Lowry Hill Hosts Info Meeting

Minneapolis (October 22, 2009) - The Lowry Hill Neighborhood Association (LHNA) announced today that is would sponsor a seminar devoted to the issue of property taxes in Minneapolis. The event "What's up with Those Property Taxes?" will feature two speakers from the city, Minneapolis Finance Director Pat Born and Patrick Todd, Minneapolis City Assessor. They will discuss the city's property tax structure and how property taxes are determined. Attendees are invited to ask questions for additional information.

"We've received lots of comments and inquiries about property taxes," said Janet Hallaway, President of Lowry Hill Neighborhood Association. "Our board voted to host an informational session on the topic because residents want and need more information."

Steering clear of politics, the neighborhood association is stressing that the event is designed to educate people on a complex topic. "We're not encouraging a particular point of view, said Hallaway. "Residents can make their own determination about taxes. We just want them to be better informed."

The free event will be held at the Walker Art Center in the Walker Cinema, 1750 Hennepin Avenue, on Tuesday, November 17, from 6 pm to 8 pm. Neighbors from surrounding neighborhoods such as Kenwood, East Isles, CIDNA, Bryn Mawr, Harrison, Loring Park, Lowry Hill East, Stevens Square and Whittier are invited but anyone interested is encouraged to attend."