Tours showcase homes for sale in south and northeast Minneapolis on June 6 and 13

When and  Where:	South Minneapolis tour Sunday, June 6 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Begins at Midtown Global Market 920 East Lake St Northeast Minneapolis tour Sunday, June 13 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Begins at Rogue Buddha Gallery 357 13th Ave NE
url:	http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/news/20100527ToursofforsaleHomes.asp

The City of Minneapolis and LiveMSP are sponsoring housing tours in south and northeast Minneapolis to showcase a variety of homes on the market and various neighborhood amenities in communities that are bouncing back from foreclosures. The City is partnering with realtors and community developers to showcase housing at a variety of price points. The tours are one approach the City is taking to support revitalization occurring in the housing market.

Participants can pick up their tour map, enjoy refreshments, talk to neighbors and learn about homebuyer programs at an open house at the start of the tour. For-sale homes will be open from noon – 3:00 p.m., allowing participants to tour at their own pace. Tour maps will be available the day of the event at the open house.

Neighborhoods on the tour in South Minneapolis include West Phillips; Midtown Phillips; Phillips East; Central; Powderhorn Park; Corcoran; Bancroft.

Neighborhoods on the tour in Northeast Minneapolis include Columbia Park; Waite Park; Marshall Terrace; Audubon Park; Bottineau; Holland; Windom Park; Sheridan; Logan Park; Beltrami; Northeast Park.

For more information on the tours, see www.livemsp.org.

Other home tours in Minneapolis

“Get to NoMi” homebuyer tours organized by North Minneapolis residents will be offered throughout the summer and feature homes in that community. For information about upcoming NoMi tours, see http://tiny.cc/mi55o.

Tour the historic Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery on Memorial Day

When:	Monday, May 31 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Where:	2925 Cedar Ave S
url:	http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/news/20100526PioneerCemetery.asp

A Memorial Day tour is your opportunity to pass through the gates and explore Minneapolis’ oldest cemetery. Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery, located at 2925 Cedar Ave. S, Minneapolis, is the final resting place of many who shaped the city’s history including territorial pioneers — Charles Christmas, Edwin Hedderly, and Philander Prescott — military veterans who fought in wars ranging from the War of 1812 to World War I, and members of Minneapolis’ early African-American community. Several thousand immigrants, primarily from Scandinavia and Eastern Europe, are also buried here, and over half of the cemetery’s 20,000 residents are children.

The Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission, the City of Minneapolis, Preserve Minneapolis, and Friends of the Cemetery are offering a tour of the historic cemetery on Monday, May 31, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. The tour begins at the cemetery office and will be lead by Sue Hunter-Weir. A seated, 45-minute talking tour will be followed by an optional one-hour walking tour. The tour is free; however, space is limited. Arrive 15 minutes early to register.

The cemetery is one of the few in the U.S. (and the only one in Minnesota) listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It received its historic designation for the significance of the contributions of those buried in the cemetery and for its distinctive architectural features such as the caretaker’s cottage (1871) and the flag pole, fence, gates, and monuments to territorial women and military veterans (1920s and 30s).

The cemetery tour is one of 21 summer walking tours offered by the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission and the Community Planning and Economic Development Department. For a complete listing of tours and registration information, visit www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/hpc.

National Night Out is Aug. 3 – start planning now!

url:	http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/news/20100524NNOPlanning.asp

National Night Out is coming up fast, and now is the time to start making preparations on your block for the night that brings neighbors together. This year, National Night Out is Tuesday, Aug. 3. Minneapolis wants to make it easy for block clubs and neighbors to get started now on their plans.

The City of Minneapolis asks that you register your event, even if you are not blocking your street. It is easy to do and helps us to track the success of National Night Out. Information is available on the Minneapolis National Night Out site and registration is easy. If you want to close your street for your event, street closure is free if you apply by July 14. You need permission of 75 percent of your neighbors to be approved for street closure – please have their names and addresses when you apply (you do not need their signatures). You can also register your event and apply for street closure by calling 311 (or 612-673-3000).

An assortment of NNO Clipart to include with the information you send out is also available on the Minneapolis National Night Out site.

Camden Community Garage Sale on June 5th

When:	Saturday, June 5
Where:	Victory, Shingle Creek, Lind-Bohanon, and Cleveland Neighborhoods

Last year there were over 100 garage sales in the event!

Fabulous Fulton Plant Sale on June 4, 5 and 6

When:	June 4, 5 & 6
Hours:	Friday, June 4: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday, June 5: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 6: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where:	5141 Ewing Ave S
url:	http://fultonneighborhood.org/2010/04/5th-fabulous-fulton-plant-sale-june-4-5-6-2010/

Fulton neighbors are busy preparing for the fifth annual Fabulous Fulton Plant Sale to raise funds to plant boulevard trees in our neighborhood. The sale will be held the weekend of the Edina Art Fair, June 4 – 6 and will be located at 5141 Ewing Ave. S. Hours are Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

We need your help to make the plant sale successful. To help, please divide and donate your extra perennials, donate time, drop by and make a contribution or buy some plants. Financial contributions are tax deductible. To donate plants or your time, contact Mary Nolte, Fulton Environment Committee Chair, at 612-922-1591.

Bryant Square Park Concert Series Kickoff on June 1

What:	Bryant Square Park Concerts
Kickoff	Tuesday, June 1 6:30 – 8:30: p.m.
Concerts:	Tuesdays & Thursdays June 1 to August 19 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Schedule:	http://www.minneapolisparks.org/documents/activities/concerts/Bryant_Square_Park.pdf
Where:	Bryant Square Park Outdoor Performance Space 3101 Bryant Ave S

Bryant Square Park Concert Series Kickoff on Tuesday, June 1
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

• Live Music from "Trio Tipo"
• Popcorn & Refreshments
• CARAG Walking Group Kickoff
• "Savannah" the talking cockatoo

CARAG Plant Swap on June 5

When:	Saturday, June 5 1:00 – 1:15pm
Where:	Bryant Square Park Recreastion Center (near the north entrance) 3101 Bryant Ave S

It only takes 15 minutes to swap plants!

Pratt Ice Cream Social on Friday, June 4

When:	Friday, June 4 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Rain or Shine!
Climb the Tower:	5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Great View--Bring Your Camera! This is the only day of the year that the Tower Observation deck is open to the public.
Where:	Pratt Community Education Center 66 SE Malcolm Ave
url:	http://www.pperr.org/events/icecream-social.html

Meet your neighbors and have fun!

Food! Ice Cream!Cake, Brats, Ice Cream!
Sambusas, Egg Rolls, Ice Cream!
Wontons, Beverages & Ice Cream!GamesFish Pond, Fortune Telling, Moon Walk and more!Entertainment line-up:
Music by Machinery Hill, Len Yaeger's Easy Does It Band, and performances by the Pratt Middle Eastern Dancers, Tap Dancers and Preschool Dancers.

Plant Sale by PPERRIA Garden Club

Silent Auction by Pratt Parent-Teacher Organzation

Begin bidding online June 3rd at http://www.prattschool.org/auction/.

Kenny and Armatage Neighborhood Garage Sales on Saturday, May 29

When:	Saturday, May 29 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where:	Kenny and Armatage Neighborhoods
Locations:	http://kennyneighborhood.org/attachments/article/61/2010%20Garage%20sales.pdf

Garage and yard sales in Kenny and Armatage Neighborhoods

East Harriet "Sale-O-Rama" Neighborhood Garage and Yard Sales on May 29

When:	Saturday, May 29 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where:	Throughout East Harriet Neighborhood
url:	http://www.eastharriet.org/-sale-o-rama.html

• Furniture, Antiques, Collect.,Art. Household Items
• Perennials, Bikes, Sports Equip, Tools, Lawn & Outdoor Equip
• Kids Toys, Books, CD's, Records, Men's/Women's/Kids Clothing

SALE LOCATIONS

• 919 W 36th St;
• Aldrich Ave S: Blocks 3800-4800;
• Bryant Ave S: Blocks 4000-4500;
• Colfax Ave S: Blocks 3600-4500;
• 4545 Dupont Ave S;
• 4322/4336 Lyndale Ave S

MAPS with more info at each sale location, Guse Grocer at W 46th St & Bryant Ave S & Amelia's Flower Shoppe @ W 36th St & Bryant Ave S

Fundraiser for 15th and Nicollet 2010 National Night Out Party

When:	Memorial Day, Monday, May 31 4:00 p.m.
Where:	19 Bar 19 West 15th St

Join us

Purchase and Enjoy
Brats $3.00
Hot Dogs $2.00

Help us Raise Funds to Support 2010 National Night Out party at 14th and 15th Nicollet Ave on Tuesday August 3rd

Everyone Invited!

NRP/NCR Consolidation Meeting on May, 26

When:	Wednesday, May 26 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Where:	Crown Roller Mill Building 105 5th Ave S Conference Room 3 Second Floor
Attachment:	1). Letter from NRP Policy Board Chair Ken Kelash 2). Draft Consolidation Plan

April 27, 2010

Dear Neighborhood Leader,

At its meeting on April 26 the NRP Policy Board received a draft plan for “Collaboration, Cooperation and Consolidation” between the Minneapolis Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) and the Neighborhood and Community Relations (NCR) Department of the City of Minneapolis. The draft plan was created by NRP Director Bob Miller and NCR Director David Rubedor in response to a December 18, 2009 resolution of the Minneapolis City Council. This plan addresses the future administration of NRP and its resources and describes a proposed approach to moving many of the functions currently performed by NRP and its staff to NCR. This move was included in the “Framework for the Future” that was adopted by the Minneapolis City Council and Mayor in 2008.

It is NRP’s policy that “Neighborhoods have the right to be informed about and have a chance to comment on Policy Board discussion papers, amendments to existing policies, and potential new policies that will have a direct effect on neighborhoods and their NRP process”. Consistent with this policy we are now sending the attached draft plan for “Collaboration, Cooperation and Consolidation” between NRP and NCR to neighborhoods for their review and comment. At its meeting on April 26 the Policy Board approved a change to step 3 of the draft plan and that change is shown in the attached version of the draft plan. If you want your comments and suggestions regarding the content of this plan to be considered, please submit them to the NRP Policy Board by 4 p.m. Friday June 18 at the NRP office (Room 425, 105 5th Ave. S.).

The purpose of this plan development effort was to provide a practical and responsible plan for consolidating the administrative functions of NRP and NCR, as appropriate, in time frames that would maximize the potential for success while recognizing and honoring the distinct authorities and responsibilities of both programs. Your input will help us achieve that goal and we appreciate your prompt and reflective consideration of this draft.

Bob Miller and David Rubedor will be conducting a briefing on the proposed plan on May 26 from 7-9 p.m. in Conference Room 3 on the second floor of the Crown Roller Mill building. If you have any questions, want clarification of plan language or just want to hear an explanation of the steps in the plan, you are invited to attend this briefing.

We look forward to hearing from you about this important change for NRP. We will continue to keep you informed as this plan and transition move forward.

Sincerely,

Senator Ken Kelash
Chair, NRP Policy Board

Briefing Meeting on NRP/NCR Consolidation Plan on May 26

When:	Wednesday, May 26 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Where:	Crown Roller Mill Building 105 5th Ave S Conference Room 3 Second Floor
Attachment:	http://tinyurl.com/24af8s5

April 27, 2010

Dear Neighborhood Leader,

At its meeting on April 26 the NRP Policy Board received a draft plan for “Collaboration, Cooperation and Consolidation” between the Minneapolis Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) and the Neighborhood and Community Relations (NCR) Department of the City of Minneapolis. The draft plan was created by NRP Director Bob Miller and NCR Director David Rubedor in response to a December 18, 2009 resolution of the Minneapolis City Council. This plan addresses the future administration of NRP and its resources and describes a proposed approach to moving many of the functions currently performed by NRP and its staff to NCR. This move was included in the “Framework for the Future” that was adopted by the Minneapolis City Council and Mayor in 2008.

It is NRP’s policy that “Neighborhoods have the right to be informed about and have a chance to comment on Policy Board discussion papers, amendments to existing policies, and potential new policies that will have a direct effect on neighborhoods and their NRP process”. Consistent with this policy we are now sending the attached draft plan for “Collaboration, Cooperation and Consolidation” between NRP and NCR to neighborhoods for their review and comment. At its meeting on April 26 the Policy Board approved a change to step 3 of the draft plan and that change is shown in the attached version of the draft plan. If you want your comments and suggestions regarding the content of this plan to be considered, please submit them to the NRP Policy Board by 4 p.m. Friday June 18 at the NRP office (Room 425, 105 5th Ave. S.).

The purpose of this plan development effort was to provide a practical and responsible plan for consolidating the administrative functions of NRP and NCR, as appropriate, in time frames that would maximize the potential for success while recognizing and honoring the distinct authorities and responsibilities of both programs. Your input will help us achieve that goal and we appreciate your prompt and reflective consideration of this draft.

Bob Miller and David Rubedor will be conducting a briefing on the proposed plan on May 26 from 7-9 p.m. in Conference Room 3 on the second floor of the Crown Roller Mill building. If you have any questions, want clarification of plan language or just want to hear an explanation of the steps in the plan, you are invited to attend this briefing.

We look forward to hearing from you about this important change for NRP. We will continue to keep you informed as this plan and transition move forward.

Sincerely,

Senator Ken Kelash
Chair, NRP Policy Board

Neighborhood Engagement Update #3 from NCR

http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/ncr/

May 18, 2010

Dear Neighborhood Leaders and Staff;

This is the third of regular updates on the neighborhood engagement effort by the Neighborhood and Community Engagement Commission (NCEC) and the Neighborhood and Community Relations (NCR) Department.

Background: The NCEC and the NCR Department will be meeting with neighborhood organizations over the months of May and June to gather input for the new neighborhood program in 2011 and beyond. These initial discussions will inform the policy and guidelines for future funding of neighborhood organizations. After this initial engagement effort, the NCEC and NCR staff will develop draft guidelines for the new program. The draft guidelines will be distributed to neighborhood organizations and other stakeholders for a formal 45 day review period later this summer.

Neighborhood Meetings Attended as of May 17, 2010:

• Southeast Como Improvement Association
• Victory Neighborhood Association
• Cedar Isles Dean Neighborhood Association (annual meeting)
• Standish Ericsson Neighborhood Association
• Cleveland Neighborhood Association
• Columbia Park Neighborhood Association (annual meeting)

Upcoming Neighborhood Meetings Scheduled as of May 17, 2010:

• May 18 - Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association
• May 18 – Armatage Neighborhood Association
• May 18 – Seward Neighborhood Group
• May 20 – Field Regina Northrup (joint meeting)
       Hale Page Diamond Lake
       Standish Ericson Neighborhood Association
       Nokomis East Neighborhood Association
• May 24 – Sheridan Neighborhood Organization
• May 24 – Prospect Park East River Road Improvement Association
• May 25 – Windom Park Citizens in Action
• May 26 – Bryn Mawr Neighborhood Association
• May 27 – Windom Community Council
• June 1 – Bryant Neighborhood Organization
• June 1 – Linden Hill Neighborhood Council
• June 3 - Webber-Camden Neighborhood Association
• June 3 – East Calhoun Community Organization
• June 5 – East Phillips Improvement Coalition
• June 7 - Folwell Neighborhood Association
• June 7 – Beltrami Neighborhood Council
• June 8 – Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association
• June 8 – Audubon Neighborhood Association
• June 8 – Northeast Park Neighborhood Association
• June 9 – Corcoran Neighborhood Organization
• June 14 – Citizens for a Loring Park Community
• June 14 – Lyndale Neighborhood Association
• June 15 – Kenny Neighborhood Association
• June 15 – Elliot Park Neighborhood Inc.
• June 15 – Calhoun Area Residents Action Group
• June 17 – Concerned Citizens for Marshall Terrace
• June 28 – St. Anthony East Neighborhood Association
• June 30 – North Loop Association/Warehouse District
• July 1 - Phillips West Neighborhood Organization

Many other neighborhood meetings are in the process of being scheduled. Please contact us at robert.thompson@ci.minneapolis.mn.us or james.trice@ci.minneapolis.mn.us if you’d like to schedule a meeting.

Upcoming Community Meetings:
In addition to meeting with neighborhood organizations, five community meetings have been scheduled around the City. Please feel free to attend any of the community meetings that are convenient for you.

North Monday, May 24 6:00 – 8pm Folwell Park 1615 Dowling Ave N	East Thursday, May 27 6:00 – 8pm Van Cleve Park 901 15th Ave SE
Southwest Wednesday, June 2 6:00 – 8pm Fuller Park 4800 Grand Ave S	Downtown Central Thursday, June 3 6:00 – 8pm Elliot Park Recreation Center 1000 14th St. E
South Wednesday, June 9 6:00 – 8pm Powderhorn Park 3400 14 Ave S

We also welcome suggestions in writing. Please provide us any suggestions in writing by June 11, 2010 by email at robert.thompson@ci.minneapolis.mn.us, or by mail at:

Neighborhood and Community Relations
City of Minneapolis
331 Second Avenue South, Room 220
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401

NCR Contact Information If you have any questions, or need further information, please feel free to contact:

Robert Thompson (612) 673-2523 robert.thompson@ci.minneapolis.mn.us

James Trice  (612) 673-3952  james.trice@ci.minneapolis.mn.us

NCEC Contact Information

You may also contact NCEC Commissioners directly:

Matt Massman	mmassmanNCEC@aol.com
Jeffrey Strand	jeff_strand@msn.com
John Finlayson	johnwfinlayson@aol.com
Matt Perry	mattp@pobox.com
Breanne Rothstein	bdalnes@yahoo.com
Bill Helgeson	wdhelgeson@gmail.com
Tony Anastasia	tonyanastasia@comcast.net
Doron Clark	doronclark@gmail.com
Crystal Johnson	cjohnson1063@comcast.net
Ed Newman	newman.ed@gmail.com
Karen Rosar	Karen.rosar@comcast.net
David Crocket	david@crocketassociatesinc.com
Mark Hinds	mark@lyndale.org
Melanie Majors	majorsmelanie@yahoo.com
Marcea Mariani	marceamarcea@yahoo.com
Ami Thompson	ami@amithompson.com

Web-based Information

You can also track the latest NCR Department information or follow the NCEC meetings at our website:

Website: www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/ncr/

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David M Rubedor
Director, Neighborhood and Community Relations
City of Minneapolis
331 Second Avenue South, Room 220
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
612-673-3129

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May is Minnesota's American Indian Month; and Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Neighborhood Organizations Asked To Help Shape Funding Program

http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/ncr/

How should Minneapolis neighborhood organizations be funded in 2011 and beyond? That is the question the Neighborhood and Community Engagement Commission (NCEC) will be asking of neighborhood organizations over the summer months of 2010. Neighborhood and Community Relations (NCR) staff are now contacting neighborhood organizations directly to schedule time at board meetings over May and early June. Additionally, five community meetings are scheduled for public comment.

Details on the five community meetings:

North	Monday, May 24 6:00 – 8pm Folwell Park 1615 Dowling Ave N
East	Thursday, May 27 6:00 – 8pm Van Cleve Park 901 15th Ave SE
Southwest	Wednesday, June 2 6:00 – 8pm Fuller Park 4800 Grand Ave S
Downtown Central	Thursday, June 3 6:00 – 8pm Elliot Park Recreation Center 1000 14th St. E
South	Wednesday, June 9 6:00 – 8pm Powderhorn Park 3400 14 Ave S

Your suggestions in writing are also welcome. Please provide us any suggestions in writing by June 11, 2010 by email at robert.thompson@ci.minneapolis.mn.us, or by mail at:

Neighborhood and Community Relations
City of Minneapolis
331 Second Avenue South, Room 220
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 See the letter sent from David Rubedor, NCR Director, to neighborhood organizations regarding this outreach. Contact Robert Thompson at the Department of Neighborhood and Community Relations with any questions at (612) 673-2523 or email at Robert.Thompson@ci.minneapolis.mn.us

2010 Historic Walking Tours Start in May

url:	http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/hpc/
Schedule of Tours:	http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/cped/docs/2010_Summer_Walking_Tours.pdf

Celebrate summer this year by enjoying a walking tour of historic Minneapolis! Explore areas that range from cultural gathering places and residential neighborhoods, to bustling commercial and industrial areas, to the theaters of Hennepin Avenue and remnants of the city’s once extensive streetcar system.

PLEASE NOTE

• While most tours do not require reservations, some do – please check each description carefully for full details.
• All tours require participants to sign a waiver form. These waiver forms are available from the tour guide starting 15 minutes prior to each tour.
• Tour sizes are limited, please plan to arrive early to ensure your spot.
• Most tours will continue, regardless of inclement weather.
• Please dress accordingly. Comfortable shoes/sunscreen are highly recommended.
• Several tours cover long distances and some traverse hilly terrain, so some degree of stamina is necessary.
• Parts of some tours are not ADA accessible.

Click here for a link to the brochure, or put together a tour of your favorites! Profiles of all locally designated landmarks and districts can be found on the city’s website. www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/hpc/landmarks

For more information – (612) 673-2615

For accessibility questions – (612) 673-2157 TTY

Summer Walking Tours are sponsored by CPED Planning, the Minneapolis HPC, and Preserve Minneapolis.

The Planning Division of the Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED Planning) provides preservation-related services within Minneapolis including professional review for permit applications, long-term planning, and education and outreach efforts. Planning staff conducts reviews and prepares recommendations that are delivered at public hearings before the HPC.

The Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC), formed in 1972, serves as a citizen advisory body to the Minneapolis City Council. HPC is part of a nation-wide network of groups dedicated to the preservation and celebration of our local and national heritage. The Commission holds public hearings twice each month. The public is welcome to attend and highly encouraged to participate.

Preserve Minneapolis is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Minneapolis by recognizing, preserving, and revitalizing the architectural and related cultural resources of the city of Minneapolis. Every month we hold a free meeting or tour. Check our website: www.preserveminneapolis.org

2010 Arbor Day Celebration on Wednesday, May 19

When:	Wednesday, May 19 9:45 a.m. (see schedule below)
Where:	Jordan Park and Hmong International Academy 1501 30th Ave N
url:	http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=986

Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board and People for Parks ‘Official’ Minneapolis Arbor Day Celebration

9:45 a.m.	Educational program for students in the school gym featuring “Elmer the Elm Tree”
10:15 a.m.	Tree planting
11:00 a.m.	Arbor Day public program on the north lawn of the school featuring student performances. Two ceremonial trees will be planted following the program.

The MPRB will plant 140 trees of 11 different varieties throughout Jordan Park and the school site. Over 400 students and staff from HIA, People for Parks, Jordan Park neighbors and other volunteers will help plant, water and mulch the new trees. MPRB Forestry staff will provide hands-on help.

The 2010 Arbor Day celebration is co-sponsored by People For Parks (PFP), a local non-profit organization. Funding is from a $75,000 charitable bequest to PFP by the Carl T. Remick estate.

About Arbor Day
Arbor Day is celebrated each spring to remind the public about the importance of trees and tree care. The event also maintains Minneapolis’ status as a Tree City USA for the 31rst year.

The Arbor Day celebration and other tree related volunteer opportunities and events are designed to engage students and members of the community and raise awareness of the environmental, economic and health impact of trees in our neighborhoods.

Founded by J. Sterling Morton in 1872, the first Arbor Day was celebrated in Nebraska in response to a state proclamation urging settlers and homesteaders to plant trees that would provide shade, shelter, fruit, fuel and beauty for residents of the largely treeless plains. On that first Arbor Day, more than one million trees were planted in Nebraska's communities and on its farms.

This spring the MPRB’s Forestry Division will plant over 4,000 trees citywide to replace trees that have been lost due to storms, Dutch elm disease, Emerald Ash Borer, and other causes.

CARAG Super Sale on Saturday, May 22

When:	Saturday, May 22 8:00 a.m. &ndash 4:00 p.m.
Where:	Throughout CARAG neighborhood
Maps:	Maps and restrooms will be available at  Bryant Square Park  31st and Bryant Ave S

Come one come all!! Find your treasures at the CARAG neighborhood sale! The CARAG neighborhood will be holding it's annual neighborhood wide sale Saturday, May 22nd from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We have 50+ sales located at homes through out our neighborhood, some with refreshments and food! Sales will also be held at the park building at Bryant Square Park on 31st Street and Bryant Avenue South.

The CARAG neighborhood is bordered by Lake Street on the north, 36th Street on the south, Lyndale Avenue South on the east and Hennepin Avenue South on the west.

All of the sales will be marked by CARAG SUPER SALE signs in the front yards and all sales will have maps listing the neighborhood sales. Maps and restrooms will be available at Bryant Square Park, (31st and Bryant Ave. So.), beginning at 8 a.m.

We hope to see you Saturday, May 22nd rain or shine......

Blooms Day on May 15

What:	Metro Blooms kicks off the gardening season with one of the most celebrated spring garden events in Minneapolis. The event is free.
When:	Saturday, May 15 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where:	Kenny Community School 5720 Emerson Ave S
url:	http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/news/20100512BloomsDay.asp

Events include a keynote address, an awards ceremony honoring top Minneapolis gardeners and four free seminars. Experts will be on hand to answer your gardening and landscape questions. There will also be refreshments, a silent auction and exhibitor booths. The popular Blooms Day plant sale will feature native perennial plants with a selection of favorite raingarden plants.

For more information about Blooms Day 2010, visit www.metroblooms.org.

The City of Minneapolis is a sponsor of Metro Blooms' Garden Evaluation Program, in order to raise awareness of rain gardens. Metro Blooms is a nonprofit education and membership organization of gardeners and community volunteers, dedicated to ecologically friendly gardening education and the celebration of gardeners in the metropolitan Twin Cities. Its mission is to promote and celebrate gardening, to beautify our communities and help heal and protect our environment.

City seeks residents, business owners to serve on Pedestrian Advisory Committee

url:	http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/news/20100507PedAdvCmtee.asp

The City of Minneapolis is seeking Minneapolis residents and business owners to serve on its Pedestrian Advisory Committee. The committee has existed since 2006 and is shifting its original membership structure to include more community members. The committee exists to advise City leadership on policies, programs and actions improving pedestrian safety, mobility, accessibility and comfort; promote walking for transportation, recreation and health; and strengthen the connection between the pedestrian environment and public transportation. Term lengths are two years.

Members who reside or own a business in the city and who have an interest in promoting walking and improving the pedestrian environment in Minneapolis are encouraged to apply. The committee membership as a whole should represent the following perspectives on pedestrian issues:

• distinct pedestrian user groups, such as transit riders, people with disabilities, senior citizens, parents or people who work with children
• caretakers of the pedestrian environment, such as property owners, neighborhood groups, business owners and business associations
• people with relevant technical expertise, such as traffic safety, urban design and public health
• people representing diverse social, cultural and economic groups in the city
• people representing distinct geographic areas of Minneapolis

The City of Minneapolis promotes walking as a healthy, free and no-pollution form of transportation. Pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods make our community a safer and better place to live, work and enjoy life. The Pedestrian Advisory Committee participated in the City’s first pedestrian master plan, part of the City’s transportation action plan within the City’s long-range comprehensive plan.

For more information or to apply to serve on this committee, visit www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/boards-and-commissions/open/index.asp. Applications may be submitted at any time and will be kept on file for 12 months. For appointments in the summer of 2010, priority will be given to applications received by May 28.

Kingfield Farmers Market Opens May 23

When:	Sunday, May 23 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where:	4310 Nicollet Ave S
url:	http://www.kingfieldfarmersmarket.org/

We’re busy planning for our 10th Kingfield Farmer’s Market season, but you can mark your calendars now!

We’ll open Sunday, May 23 (the week before Memorial Day) and run until Oct. 31 — that’s right, Halloween morning!

As always, our hours are Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

You can find us at: 4310 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, Mn 55409

We’re expecting to have almost all of our 2009 vendors and a few new ones, with the site reconfigured a bit for easier dining at the market.

We’re also looking for a new board member or two who can handle our website and email list. If you can help, please contact info@kingfieldfarmersmarket.org. We’ll have volunteer needs throughout the year; if you’re interested in helping our incredible market get even better, click on the above address. Thanks!

World of Whittier Family Fair on May 22

When:	Saturday, May 22 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Where:	Whittier Park W 26th St and Grand Ave
url:	http://www.whittieralliance.org/calendar.php

A fun filled FREE family fair brought to you by the Whittier Neighborhood and partnering organizations. There will be activities for kids, food, and entertainment.

East Calhoun May Potluck Social

When:	Thursday, May 20 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Where:	Lake Calhoun, grassy area south of tot lot
url:	http://eastcalhountest.ning.com/events/may-potluck-social

Join your East Calhoun neighbors for a spring social! Beverages provided by the ECCO Board. Please bring a dish to share and your ideas for community-building

Folwell Bike Fest on May 20

When:	Thursday, May 20, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Where:	Bohanon Park 4917 Bryant Ave N (weather permitting)
url:	http://site.folwell.org/2010/bike-fest-thursday-may-20/

This event is targeted towards youth ages 6-12. Ride a safety course, learn to repair a flat tire and the proper way to put on a bike helmet, plus, get a free tune-up on your bike. Bike mechanics will be on hand to make minor repairs and adjustments on your bikes – for all ages. Enter to win a new bike! (Kids only). Pedal on over!

Eat Street Excursion on May 21

When:	Friday, May 21 5:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Where:	Nicollet Avenue Restaurants and Shops
url:	http://www.whittieralliance.org/calendar.php

Welcome summer with Whittier’s second Eat Street Excursion. Nicollet Avenue restaurants, grocers and shops will offer food, beverage and retail discounts and specials. There will be drawings for gift certificates and merchandise, and several excursion stops will have music or entertainment. Participating businesses will have festive decorations at their store front.

Corcoran Block Club Barbecue on May 25

What:	Block Club Barbecue
When:	Tuesday, May 25 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where:	Corcoran Park 3334 20th Ave S
Contact:	Eric at CNO for more information eric@corcoranneighborhood.org 612-724-7457

Share block club tips at a free barbecue event Is there a block club near you, or have you thought about starting one? An occasional meeting of neighbors on your block helps make a friendlier community that is stronger against crime. Do you need some ideas or motivation to organize a block club, or to keep neighbors connected? On Tuesday, May 25 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., stop by a free barbecue at Corcoran Park (3334 20th Ave S) to: + share a meal with neighbors and meet new people + learn how to organize a block club or National Night Out event + find out what other blocks do to stay connected + network with other block leaders and CNO staff.

Please bring something to grill or a dish to share. Everyone is welcome, whether you're a block club pro or you've never tried it before. Join us any time between 6:00 and 8:00. Contact Eric at CNO for more information: eric@corcoranneighborhood.org or 612-724-7457.

Neighborhood Engagement Update for DNCR

May 6, 2010

Dear Neighborhood Leaders and Staff;

The Neighborhood and Community Engagement Commission (NCEC) and the Neighborhood and Community Relations (NCR) Department will be meeting with neighborhood organizations over the months of May and June to gather input for the new neighborhood program in 2011 and beyond. A letter outlining this process was sent to you under a different cover. These initial discussions with neighborhood organizations will inform the policy and guidelines for future funding of neighborhood organizations. After this initial engagement effort, the NCEC and NCR staff will develop a draft set of guidelines for the new program. The draft guidelines will then be distributed to neighborhood organizations and other stakeholders for a formal 45 day review period later this summer.

At our first meeting with Southeast Como, it was suggested that we have regular communication about the outreach process. This is the first of regular updates.

Neighborhood Meetings Attended as of May 6, 2010:

• Southeast Como Improvement Association
• Victory Neighborhood Association
• Cedar Isles Dean Neighborhood Association

Upcoming Neighborhood Meetings Scheduled as of May 6, 2010:

• May 10 - Standish-Ericsson Neighborhood Association
• May 11 (tentative) - Field, Regina, Northrop
• May 11 (tentative) - Hale, Page, Diamond Lake
• May 11 (tentative) - Nokomis East Neighborhood Association
• May 18 Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association
• June 3 - Webber-Camden Neighborhood Association
• June 7 - Folwell Neighborhood Association
• July 1 - Phillips West Neighborhood Organization

Many other neighborhood meetings are in the process of being scheduled. Please contact us at robert.thompson@ci.minneapolis.mn.us or james.trice@ci.minneapolis.mn.us if you'd like to schedule a meeting.

Upcoming Community Meetings:

In addition to meeting with neighborhood organizations, five community meetings have been scheduled around the City. Please feel free to attend any of the community meetings that are convenient for you.

North Monday, May 24th 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Folwell Park 1615 Dowling Ave N	Downtown Central Thursday, June 3rd 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Elliot Park Recreation Center 1000 14th Street E
East Thursday, May 27 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Van Cleve Park 901 15th Ave SE	South Wednesday, June 9 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Powderhorn Park 3400 14th Ave S
Southwest Wednesday, June 2nd 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Fuller Park 4800 Grand Ave S

We also welcome suggestions in writing. Please provide us any suggestions in writing by June 11, 2010 by email at robert.thompson@ci.minneapolis.mn.us , or by mail at:

Neighborhood and Community Relations
City of Minneapolis
331 Second Avenue South, Room 220
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401

NCR Contact Information

If you have any questions, or need further information, please feel free to contact:

Robert Thompson
(612) 673-2523
robert.thompson@ci.minneapolis.mn.us

James Trice
(612) 673-3952
james.trice@ci.minneapolis.mn.us

NCEC Contact Information

You may also contact NCEC Commissioners directly.

Matt Massman	mmassmanNCEC@aol.com
Jeffrey Strand	jeff_strand@msn.com
John Finlayson	johnwfinlayson@aol.com
Matt Perry	mattp@pobox.com
Breanne Rothstein	bdalnes@yahoo.com
Bill Helgeson	wdhelgeson@gmail.com
Tony Anastasia	tonyanastasia@comcast.net
Doron Clark	doronclark@gmail.com
Crystal Johnson	cjohnson1063@comcast.net
Ed Newman	newman.ed@gmail.com
Karen Rosar	Karen.rosar@comcast.net
David Crocket	david@crocketassociatesinc.com
Mark Hinds	mark@lyndale.org
Melanie Majors	majorsmelanie@yahoo.com
Marcea Mariani	marceamarcea@yahoo.com
Ami Thompson	ami@amithompson.com

Web-based Information

You can also track the latest NCR Department information or follow the NCEC meetings at our website:
  www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/ncr/

David M Rubedor
Director, Neighborhood and Community Relations
City of Minneapolis
331 Second Avenue South, Room 220
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
612-673-3129

May is Minnesota's American Indian Month;
and Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

cc:	Neighborhood Board Chairs Neighborhood Staff City Council Honorable Mayor R.T. Rybak NCEC Commissioners City Coordinator NCR Staff NRP Staff

CANDO Plant Sale on May 8 to 15

WHEN AND WHERE
Saturday, May 8 Noon – 3:00 p.m.	Hosmer Library
Wednesday, May 12 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Midtown Global Market
Thursday, May 13 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.	Green Central Elementary School

CANDO volunteers will sell vegetable andflower seedlings to benefit the Central neighborhood organization:

The sale will feature tomatoes andtomatillos, cucumbers and watermelons,habanero and jalapeno peppers, sweetand bell peppers, greens like collards andsorrel, and herbs like hyssop and basil.The seedlings are grown from seedsselected for the northern gardener byJohnny’s Seeds in Maine; several of thevarieties are organic.

Thanks to Tim Inman, Jim Parsons, RanishaRobinson and Victor Suarez for nursing the seedlings!

SE Como MIMO Free Store kicks off on Saturday, May 15

What:	Come Shop for or Drop used items off at the Neighborhood Free Store open during Move-in/Move-out (MIMO). Volunteers are needed to work the store and promote the dates.
When:	Opening Day Sat May 15 10:00 a.m. – 4:30p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday May 20th-22nd 10am-4:30pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday May 27th-29th 10am-4:30pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday June 3rd-5th 10am-4:30pm
Where:	883 29th Ave U's ReUse Center

About MIMO

What is MIMO? No, it is not the new SECIA pet. MIMO stands for Move In/Move Out. SECIA is undertaking a project with funding from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency(MPCA) to try to address the massive amounts of curbside waste left after the Move in/move out cycles.

Many items are accepted, but some items we are unable to take, which include:

No Garbage, Household Hazardous Waste (tires, paint, batteries, chemicals, fertilizer, etc…). No broken appliances, large appliances (washer/driers/full size refrigerators), large TV’s or computer monitors, etc…. No Broken lights/lightbulbs/ CFL's. No Couches, upholstered chairs, pillows, mattresses, boxsprings, bedding, etc... No rusted, unusable, or destroyed bicycle parts, frames, tools or household items. No broken mirrors, glass, or rotten/other foul-smelling items. (Televisions**, stereo's, cell phones, I-pods, laptops, Cd players, DVD/VHS players, etc....will only be accepted in working condition and upon review of staff).

We reserve the right to reject any item for any reason at the MIMO events.

*Clothing and canned goods will be accepted, those items will be donated to local food shelves and clothing centers (Arc, Goodwill, etc...).

**We may facilitate exchange of these items if there is an interested end user, via Como freecycle, etc... Please contact the office at 612-676-1731 www.comogreenvillage.org, or Alison@comogreenvillage.info if you would like more info.

Information about proper disposal of other items not taken will be provided at the MIMO events and is available at the SECIA office or www.rethinkrecycling.com

Great Streets grants to help 18 businesses along Minneapolis’ commercial corridors

url:	http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/news/20100504GreatStreetsGrants.asp

The City of Minneapolis has approved $578,175 in grants to strengthen and support neighborhood businesses throughout the city through the City’s Great Streets neighborhood business district program. Monies will support technical assistance for businesses such as branding and marketing, merchandising, business recruitment, and design services.

The Great Streets Business District Support Program is designed to support a range of activities that will help provide important goods and services for residents, and retain significant number of jobs located in neighborhood business districts. The most recent data, from December 2008, shows 133,802 jobs were located along commercial corridors.

A total of 18 of 32 proposals received A “Request for Proposals” was issued in January 2010; 32 proposals were received and 18 funded. The target contract amount was defined as between $5,000 and $50,000. Recipients include:

• African Development Center: $50,000 for technical assistance, business planning, workshops on bookkeeping and accounting. Area: Cedar Riverside LRT area; Franklin Ave.; East lake; Midtown Lake; West Lake; Nicollet Ave.; Central Ave.
• Catalyst Community Partners: $50,000 for business development, retail recruitment, site development, retail recruitment and messaging materials. Area: West Broadway
• Elliot Park Neighborhood Inc.: $10,000 for tenant recruitment, redevelopment strategy, and pitch packet for investors. Area: Chicago Ave.
• Latino Economic Development Center: $50,000 for technical assistance. Area: Midtown; East Lake Street; Central Ave.
• Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers: $15,000 for technical assistance, business district capacity building. Area: 38th St. and Chicago.
• Metropolitan Economic Development Association: $45,000 for business technical assistance. Area: West Broadway.
• Native American Community Development Institute: $40,000 for corridor branding and analysis and design, marketing materials, and business directory. Area: Franklin Ave.; Franklin Ave. LRT.
• Neighborhood Development Center/Midtown Global Market: $40,000 for business technical assistance and marketing. Area: Midtown Lake St. (Midtown Global Market); Midtown LRT Station; Chicago and Lake St. Activity Center.
• Nicollet East Harriet Business Association: $40,000 for marketing and branding. Area: 38th St. and Nicollet; 43rd St. and Nicollet; 46th St. and Nicollet; 48th St. and Nicollet; 38th St. and Grand; 36th St. and Lyndale; 40th St. and Lyndale; 36th St. and Bryant; 46th St. and Bryant.
• Northeast CDC/Northeast Chamber of Commerce: $10,000 for outreach to businesses, referral to technical assistance services. Area: 13th Ave. NE and University Ave. NE; 22nd Ave. NE and Johnson St. NE; 29th Ave. NE and Johnson St. NE; 37th St. NE and Central Ave. NE; Lowry Ave. NE and Marshall St. NE; Lowry Ave. NE and University Ave. NE; Central Ave.
• PEACE Foundation: $10,000 to support the northside event, FLOW. Area: West Broadway.
• Seward Redesign: $22,000 to develop a tenant recruitment packet, recruit businesses, direct work with property owners. Area: Franklin Ave. (LRT to river); Franklin Ave LRT (east side).
• Seward Redesign with SENA: $42,900 for business recruitment, encouraging investment, business organizing, and branding. Area: 38th St. LRT; 46t St. LRT; 28th Ave. & 42nd St.; Cedar & 42nd St.; Cedar and Minnehaha.
• Sheridan Neighborhood Organization: $20,000 for branding and event production. Area: 13th Ave. NE and University Ave. NE.
• Uptown Association: $24,975 (challenge grant) for branding, development of marketing materials including brochures, website, banners. Area: West Lake St., Lake and Hennepin; Lyndale Ave.
• Victory Neighborhood Association: $20,000 for marketing and branding. Area: 44th St. and Penn Ave. N.; 42nd St. and Thomas Ave. N.
• West Bank Business Association: $50,000 for public safety activities, branding, marketing, and special events. Area: Cedar Riverside LRT area; Cedar; Riverside.
• West Broadway Coalition: $38,300 for coordinating street cleaning, community clean-up events, Adopt-A-Block, and Winter Carnival. Area: West Broadway.

In 2008 and 2009, through the Great Streets Business District Support program, over 270 businesses received technical assistance in marketing, bookkeeping, product mix, licensing and code requirements, and business planning. This type of technical assistance supports both new and existing businesses. Technical assistance for businesses is given high priority within this program. Especially given the economic conditions of the last couple of years, supporting existing businesses as well as growing new businesses and creating jobs is critical.

More on the Great Streets Program Neighborhood business districts are essential elements of a great city. In 2007, the Minneapolis City Council approved the Great Streets Neighborhood Business District Program, a coordinated effort to help businesses develop and succeed along commercial corridors and at commercial nodes throughout the city. Through the Great Streets program, the City also provides funding to business districts for other activities that support the economic vitality of the entire district, including business loans, real estate development gap financing and business district assistance such as market studies and retail recruitment efforts, and façade improvement grants.

Census takers going door-to-door to households that did not return census form

url:	http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/news/20100428CensusTakers.asp

If you didn’t return your 2010 census form, you will soon be getting a knock on your door.

The U.S. Census Bureau is now sending census takers to households who did not return their questionnaire by mail. As of April 30, 76 percent of households in Minneapolis have completed and returned the 2010 census form, surpassing the 2000 mail response rate of 68 percent. While this is a significant achievement, it also means that approximately 50,000 Minneapolis households have not yet returned their Census form.

Official census takers will present an ID badge with a Department of Commerce seal when interviewing households. Collectors will also carry a U.S. Census Bureau bag and provide their supervisor's phone number for verification. A census taker is a person from your community who is hired by the U.S. Census Bureau to make sure that your neighborhood gets represented as accurately as possible. The census taker's primary responsibility is to collect census information from residences which have not sent back their 2010 Census form. Census takers will visit or call a household multiple times in an effort to collect get a complete and accurate count for each residence in the city.

By answering the census you are standing up for what your community's needs are, helping to insure that you receive your fair share of federal funding and political representation. That's why opening your door to census takers is so important.

If you would still like to obtain a census form or respond to the census questionnaire over the phone, you may call one of the following numbers:

English:	1-866-872-6868
Spanish:	1-866-928-2010
Chinese:	1-866-935-2010
Korean:	1-866-955-2010
Russian:	1-866-965-2010
Vietnamese:	1-866-945-2010

Don’t prune ash trees: help reduce spread of emerald ash borer

http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/news/20100430DontPruneAshTrees.asp

As trees are budding and flowers are blooming, a beetle that attacks and kills ash trees is also coming out of dormancy for the season. The emerald ash borer is present in Minneapolis and is active between May 1 and Labor Day. If you have an ash tree in your yard, it is important not to prune it this time of year or move any part of an ash tree (firewood, branches, etc.) while the pest is active.

The emerald ash borer is a major concern because it has caused the deaths of millions of ash trees in 13 states, and approximately 20 percent of the tree canopy in Minneapolis consists of ash trees. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has issued a state quarantine on firewood, ash trees, and ash tree products in Hennepin, Ramsey and Houston counties to slow the spread of emerald ash borer.

Research has proven that trees are a valuable investment and improve urban quality of life. Healthy trees are beautiful, increase property values, help improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gases by absorbing carbon dioxide, save energy, keep the city cooler, provide homes for wildlife and help manage stormwater. If you have space in your yard to plant a tree, consider getting one going so it can get a start on providing shade.

Not sure if you have an ash tree in your yard? The MDA’s website will help you identify your tree. More information on the emerald ash borer is visit www.saveourash.net and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board sites.

Northside Street Race 5K, Swat Trot and MPD Special Operations Center Open House on May 15

When:	Northside Street Race 5K – 8:00 a.m. Swat Trot (kids 1.2 mile fun run) – 9:00 a.m. MPD Open House – 9:00 a.m. Free Food – 11:00 a.m.
Where:	Minneapolis Police Department Special Operations Center 4119 Dupont Ave N
Course Map:	http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=291095
Fees:	Pre-registration $10.00 Race Day $15.00
Registration Closing Date:	Thursday, May 13, 2010
url:	http://site.webbercamden.org/ or www.active.com

On Saturday, May 15, the Northside Street Race 5K begins at 8am with the Swat Trot (kids 1/2 mile fun run) at 9am. The races and open house are located at the MPD Special Operations Center (SOC), 4119 Dupont Avenue North in Minneapolis. This year will be the first running of the Wagenpfeil “y’all run”, a race within the Northside Street Race for sworn personnel only. The ‘y’all run” is in honor of the late MPD Captain Otto Wagenpfeil, who was commander of the SOC. Come for the races, stay for the fun. Some of the activities at the SOC Open House include free food, music, face painting, tour of the facilities, public safety equipment, police dogs and robotics – lots to see and do. For more information or to volunteer, call 612.521.2100 or visit: nsr.webbercamden.org or register at www.active.com.

Additional Information
Northside Street Race 5K will begin at 8:00 a.m. All participants will receive a T-shirt. Age group awards for first three male and female finishers in six age groups receive gift certificates to Run N Fun running store. Age groups are 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over. Prize money for first three male and female finishers overall: $100 for first, $75 for second, $50 for third. Free SWAT Trot 1/2 Mile Run at 9:00 a.m. for kids 12 & under. SWAT Trot participants will receive T-shirt.

Annual Whittier May Day Soire on May 6

What:	Annual fundraiser for Whittier Alliance
When:	Thursday, May 6 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where:	Blaisdell Manor 2322 Blaisdell Ave S

The Whittier May Day Soire is tomorrow night May 6th at the Blaisdell Manor located at 2322 Blaisdell Av. S. The Soire starts at 5:30 and ends at 9:00. The boys at Three Sons catering has once again graciously donated the space for this fabulous event.

The Soire is a fundraiser for the Whittier Alliance Neighborhood Association, doing good things for Whittier and the City of Minneapolis every day in every way.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door. There will be free heavy appetizers from 8 Whittier restaurants and you all know Whittier has it going on when we are talking food. There will also be a vodka luge hosted by Sobieski Vodka so slide on in for a cold martini. There will be live music.

There will be live and silent auction items as well as a raffle. Some of the items are:

• Gift certificates to local restaurants
• tickets to sporting events
• An 8 person paintball party
• A limousine service for a night
• Personal and home services
• Cirque du soliel tickets
• a tandom bike

The raffle item is an Ipad

Auction item range from $10 - $600 so there is something for everyone.

This is a really fun event so come out and help support the great staff at the Whittier Alliance.

Annual Tangletown Neighborhood Garage Sales on May 7 and 8

When:	Friday, May 7 Saturday, May 8 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where:	Tangletown Neighborhood
Map:	http://tangletown.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/2010_TNA-Garage-Sale-Map-FINAL.pdf Maps will also be available beginning today at Fuller Park.

The annual Tangletown neighborhood-wide GARAGE SALE is this Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8 from 8:00-4:00 each day.

Armatage Neighborhood Garage Sales on May 29

When:	Saturday, May 29 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where:	Armatage Neighborhood
url:	www.armatage.org/

The 2010 Neighborhood Garage Sales will be held on May 29th from 8am to 4pm. Tell your neighbors!

May Is Preservation Month: Upcoming Events

What:	Local History Round Table Discussion Eric Hart on the Longfellow Neighborhood
When:	Thursday, May 13, 2010 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where:	Doty Board Room Minneapolis Central Library 300 Nicollet Mall

Join local historian Eric Hart in a presentation on the history of the Longfellow neighborhood. The neighborhood has a rich history that includes: dairy farms, the Wonderland Amusement Park, Longfellow Gardens, Minneapolis Moline, Midtown Greenway, and the Hiawatha Light-Rail Line. In addition to Hart’s presentation, time will be set aside for the audience to share the happenings in the local-history world.

What:	Historic Hollywood Theater Open to Public
When:	Saturday, May 15, 2010 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where:	The Hollywood Theater 2815 Johnson Street NE

The public will have the opportunity to tour the historic Hollywood Theater during the Saturday afternoon of Art-A-Whirl weekend in Northeast Minneapolis. The free open house is sponsored by the Audubon Neighborhood Association and the City of Minneapolis. Visitors will have access to the lobby, front corridor, and main hall.

The Hollywood Theater operated as a movie theater from its opening in 1935 until it closed in 1987. The theater was designated a local historic landmark in 1990 and purchased by the City of Minneapolis in 1993. In recent years, the City purchased the adjacent property, 2819 Johnson Street NE, to support redevelopment of the theater by providing parking, service access, or space for related development. The Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission approved a framework for the treatment of the historic features of the building. The building is for sale, and the City, in consultation with the neighborhood, will consider viable proposals for a range of commercial uses. For more information go to www.mplshollywood.info.

What:	2010 Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Awards
When:	Thursday, May 20, 2010 11:20 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where:	International Market Square 275 Market Street.

The best preservation projects in the city will be highlighted at this year's Heritage Preservation Awards. The Awards program is co-sponsored by the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission, the Minneapolis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, and Preserve Minneapolis. Tickets can be purchased by calling AIA-Minneapolis at (612) 338-6763. Everyone is welcome!

Seward Neighborhood Garage Sales on May 14 and 15

What:	Garage sales in Seward Neighborhood
When:	Friday, May 14 Saturday, May 15 9 am – 5 pm
Where:	Seward Neighborhood
url:	http://www.sng.org/garage.html
Contact:	Seward Neighborhood Group at 612-338-6205, ext. 119 or mike@sng.org

Spring is mostly in the air, and the Seward Garage Sales are coming up! Last year we had over 70 sales, hundreds of shoppers, and lots of sunshine. We're hoping for a goodly amount of sales, shoppers, and sunshine again this year.

Linden Hills Festival and Garage Sale on May 15 and 16

Garage Sale:	Saturday, May 15 8:00am – 2:00pm
Festival:	Sunday, May 16 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where:	Linden Hills Neighborhood
url:	http://www.lindenhills.org/whatwedo/festival.php

The 2010 Linden Hills Festival is set for Sunday, May 16 at Linden Hills Park. Linden Hills Garage Sales will be held on Saturday, May 15. Questions or concerns: Lesley Lydell 612-823-7578 or lyde0007@umn.edu.

West Bank World Markets opens May 8

What:	Outdoor Market in Cedar Riverside
When:	Second Saturday of each month starting May 8 10 a.m to 3 p.m.
Where:	427 Cedar Avenue The Peace Pole lot on Cedar Avenue (between The Nomad and Al Karama Cedar Square)
url:	www.thewestbank.org
Contact:	Lisa Hammer The West Bank Business Association westbankba@gmail.com

Hi all, we are pleased to announce our first WEST BANK WORLD MARKET - this SATURDAY May 8th at the vacant lot located at 427 Cedar Avenue. This is an outdoor market featuring artists, clothing, jewelery, 2nd hand items, used bikes, cd's, records, tshirts, hand made rugs, hand made bags, etc.... The market starts at 10 a.m.... COME SHOP!!! Please spread the word... Please forward to others via email, or print the attached flyer and poster!!

NOW ACCEPTING VENDOR INQUIRIES!

Midtown Farmers Market on Saturdays and Tuesdays

What:	Midtown Farmers Market
When:	Tuesdays and Saturdays during growing season
Where:	Lake St E & 22nd Ave S
Open Hours:	Saturdays (May–October) 8:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. Tuesdays (June–October) 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Join us every Tuesday and Saturday during the season as producers from Minnesota and Wisconsin bring the day’s harvest to the asphalt of South Minneapolis. Rain or shine, the community gathers here to celebrate the ever-changing local bounty with fresh fruits and vegetables, artisan crafts, ready-to-eat food, and live music. Meet your neighbors at the market to support local businesses and family farms!

The market is easy to shop. If you want to stock up on basil, save money on tomatoes, or sample an exotic melon, the market’s vendors will accept cash, check, and WIC-FMNP or WIC-CVV coupons. You can also visit the market booth to use your credit card or EBT card. Whether you’re coming from a block away or making the market a day-trip’s destination, you’ll find it easy to get here by foot, bus, bike, rail, or car.