7th Annual Peace Ball on September 25

When:	Saturday, September 25th 7:00 p.m. – Midnight
Where:	The Vacant Building at 2101 W Broadway in North Minneapolis
Map:	Download Map and Parking Locations at http://northsideachievement.org/i/PBParking.pdf
url:	http://northsideachievement.org/news/events

The PEACE Foundation is gathering people from across all divides at the 7th Annual PEACE Ball. Come celebrate the burgeoning Northside Achievement Zone collaborative that is building a culture of achievement from the ground up on the Northside!

• Come back for the familiar sound of the PEACE Ball dance band, Soul Tight Committee!


• Catch up and celebrate on the Northside with your friends, neighbors and colleagues.


• Enjoy complimentary appetizers and cash-bar cocktails.


• Bid on fabulous Northside goods and services at the PEACE Ball Silent Auction.


• Come see the transformation of this vacant building for the event!

Tickets & Tables

Individuals:
 Basic individual donor level / $55
 If you can give more / $100

Buy a table of eight at two levels:
 Basic donor table level / $440
 Corporate table level / $1000

A limited number of community tickets are available for $15.
Call 612-521-4405 for more information.

NCEC Meeting on September 28

When:	Tuesday, September 28 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Where:	Minneapolis Police Dept Building – Fifth Precinct 3101 Nicollet Avenue S
url:	www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/ncr/NCEC_Meetings.asp

Agenda

1. Introductions, agenda & meeting notes (Action)
   1. August meeting notes - for review and approval
   2. September Agenda - for review and approval


2. NCR/NRP Consolidation (Informational)
   Update on NCR/NRP Consolidation Plan


3. Review of Work Plan (Discussion)
1. Review items on NCEC’s work plan
2. Review of Committee of the Whole charge


4. Community Participation Program (Informational)
   Response to allocation formula questions/concerns


5. History of American Indian and NRP partnership (Informational)
   Background on the American Indian community’s participation in NRP


6. Other Business

Meeting materials will be posted online as it becomes available.

Upcoming dates for regular commission meetings:
(usually held on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 5:00-7:00 p.m.)

• Oct 26 (Central Library);
• Nov 16 (North Regional Library)

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

Neighborhood and Community Relations
City of Minneapolis
Tri Tech Center, Room 220
331 2nd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-673-3737
NCR@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/ncr

Celebrate 38th! on September 25

When:	Saturday, September 25 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where:	Activities in Kingfield neighborhood around  38th and Grand,  38th and Pleasant,  and 38th and Nicollet.
url:	http://kingfield.org/celebrate-38th/

38th Street has connected our communities for over a century–it’s time once again for us to Celebrate 38!

Spend a great day full of music, dance, food, fun, special sales, prizes and surprises, with your neighbors on 38th Street!

Kick it off at 38th and Pleasant, 10 am to noon:

• Diverse music, dance and more on an outdoor stage:
   10:00-10:20 – Brooke Murphy and VinesOut Collective Music
   10:20-10:40 – Young Dance 10:40-11:00 – Zumba Dance
   11:00-11:20 – Circle Dance 11:20-11:40 – Hula Dance
   11:40-12 noon – Aalim School of Dance
• An on-going Open House at the Center for Performing Arts with Kindermusik sample classes
• Free pumpkins from Lake Country School
• Visit the new community garden
• Face painting and family flag making for the...

Family Sidewalk Parade at noon! Bring the whole family, dogs included! Dress up, or come as you are and make a family flag. We’ll follow the bagpipes up 38th street (on the sidewalk) to Nicollet.

Eat your lunch and enjoy 38th and Nicollet, 11 am to 2 pm:

• Jazz band and free hot dogs on the Carquest grill (11-1) at Quality Coaches, celebrating their 39th anniversary!
• Free kettle corn and lemonade courtesy of Blackbird
• Free cookies from Aliveness Project
• Music, history, prize drawing and free hot dogs at Nicollet Ace Hardware
• Super sports car sale across from Quality Coaches
• Free Nicollet Pothole ice cream courtesy of Lander Group at 1 pm
• Free facepainting and temporary tattoos by Elements of Creativity, 11-1
• 10% off on Katy Schmaty jewelry, 12-5
• Dollar Day at Salvation Army Thrift Store–check inside the store for details

Spend your afternoon at 38th and Grand:

• Happy Hour on Victor’s 1959 Café Patio 2:30-4:30 pm. Drinks only, kitchen will be closed: Champagne mojitos, tropical mimosas, bottled beer, and wine by the glass! Bring your own snacks.
• Free happy hour snacks from Erik Brown Homes
• 38th Street Flea Market hosted by Grand Café with brats for sale
• Unique purses and clothes for sale at Peter Pan Cleaners, free bottled water
• Register to win a Halloween themed candy container at Sugar Suger, and if you say ‘38th Rocks’ you will receive a 10% discount on your purchase. 38th ROCKS!
• 50 cent children’s clothes at Better Than Ever
• $5 Caricatures by Bryce Davidson
• Something special at Petersen Flowers

Download and share the flyer: Celebrate-38th-Street-9-20-10

Businesses, organizations and residents: What can you add to Celebrate 38?!? Let us know: Email sarahg@kingfield.org

Thanks to all who helped make 2009’s first-annual event a success! Click here to see photos and a round up of the action!

Seward Neighborhood Group Benefit and Wine Tasting on October 5

When:	Tuesday, October 5 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Where:	Eagles Club 2507 E. 25th St
url:	http://www.sng.org/calendar.html

Come sample Zipps' excellent selection of wines from around the world, with the proceeds to support SNG. $25 per person, light snacks served. Tickets available at www.zippsliquors.com or at the store. FFI, call Zipps at 612-333-8686.

Seward Neighborhood Group 50th Anniversary Celebration on October 3

When:	Sunday, October 3 6:00 p.m.
Where:	Eagles Club 2507 E. 25th St.
url:	http://www.sng.org/calendar.html

Can you believe it--the Seward Neighborhood Group is turning 50! Join us to celebrate five decades of neighbors working together, and to party on into the next 50 years.

Enjoy music by Spider John Koerner and Papa John Kolstad and try your hand at Seward trivia. FFI, contact Mike Rollin at mike@sng.org or 612-338-6205, x 119.

11th Annual Seward Arts Festival on October 1, 2 and 3

When:	Friday, October 1  5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 2  9:00 a.m. – after 7:00 Sunday, October 3  11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Map:	http://www.sewardarts.org/Seward_Arts_Festival/Map.html
url:	http://www.sewardarts.org/Seward_Arts_Festival/Seward_Arts_Festival.html

Once again this fall the Seward Arts Festival will flood Seward with fabulous culture--a neighborhood-wide art crawl, live music, and much much more.

For a listing of events and venues, visit www.sewardarts.org.

East Isles Palio Festival on September 26

When:	Sunday, September 26 Parade line-up at 12:30 1:00 – 3:30
Where:	Kenwood Park 2101 W Franklin Ave

Our Palio festival is held in the spirit of the original Palio festival in Italy. Five neighborhoods come together for friendly competition and the enjoyment of fun games, food and music. Each neighborhood sports their mascot and color in a parade. Prizes are awarded. The five neighborhoods are East Isles, Kenwood, Lowry Hill, Lowry Hill East, and Cedar Isles Dean. East Isles' color and mascot is the blue raccoon. This event is held at Kenwood Park and is also a fundraiser for the park. It is held annually in early October.

Palio is always a fun event and even more so this year as there will be activities for adults--bocce and badmiton--as well as a fun parade and other things for children. Parade line-up is at 12:30 in Joanne Levin Triangle Park. Palio will be 1-3:30 p.m. at Kenwood Park. More info through Amy Sanborn at amysanborn18@gmail.com.

Dog Daze on September 25

When:	September 25, 2010 11:00 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where:	Folwell Park 1615 Dowling Ave N
Contact:	Mary Ann Schissler 612.521.2100 maryann@folwell.org

Mark your calendars! Dog Daze is always a fun event and, you don’t have to own a dog to attend – just stop by and watch the demonstrations. Dedicated to pets and their people, this event features canine related demonstrations, vendors of dog products and services including rescue and shelter organizations, our ‘Dog of the Year’ award and much more. The Blessing of the Animals is at 1:00 p.m. with demonstrations throughout the event. Information or to volunteer: 612-521-2100.

NOMI Harvest of Homes Tour on September 18

When:	Saturday, September 18 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Where:	Tour Booklets Available at Lowry Avenue Harvest Festival Penn Ave N and Lowry Ave

Greetings from NOMI

We are thrilled to announce our NOMI Harvest of Homes Tour ~ A free self guided tour on Saturday, September 18th.

We will have Self-Guided Tour Booklets available at The Lowry Avenue Harvest Festival at the intersection of Lowry Avenue and Penn Avenue N. Tour booklets will be available from 10:00am - 2:00pm and the homes will be open for touring from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

The Lowry Avenue Harvest Festival will take place from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Join in the fun and check out the live music, the car show, arts, food, kids zone, farmers market and community information tables. New this year is the "Biggest Vegetable Contest" and the Apple Pie Bake Off! For more details or to see a listing of some of the homes on the Tour, check out http://glbtnorthsiders.blogspot.com/

If you have further questions, please email us at mynewneighbor@gmail.com

"Walk the Wedge" Home Tour on September 18

When:	Saturday, September 18 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Rain or Shine)
Where:	Tour starts at first home on tour at 2204 Colfax Ave S
Ticket Price:	$10

Event Info:
Walking tour of gorgeous homes in the Lowry Hill East neighborhood.  All homes located north of 24th Street.  Tickets may be purchased in advance through the LHENA office -OR- on Sept. 18th at the first tour home, 2204 Colfax Ave. S.

Volunteer Opportunity:
Volunteers are still needed to welcome visitors, collect tickets, and hand out brochures. Receive discounted entry to tour!  If you are interested, please contact the LHENA office: (612) 377-5023 or lhena@thewedge.org.

SE Como Cookout on September 19

When:	Sunday, September 19 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where:	Van Cleve Park 901 15th Ave SE
Contact:	SECIA office (612) 676-1731 secomo@secomo.org
url:	http://secomo.org/drupal/index.php?q=volunteer-como-cookout-sept-19th

The 8th Annual Como Cookout is scheduled for Sept. 19th, 2 pm till 5 pm, at Van Cleve Park. There will be free food, music, games and a resource fair this year! We might also have a silent auction and desserts for sale this year, though we're still in the planning stages. Please consider volunteering for the event, as we can only pull this off with your help! All volunteers receive a free t-shirt. If interested, contact the SECIA office, (612) 676-1731, or secomo@secomo.org.

Heritage Day at North Mississippi Regional Park on September 18

When:	Saturday, September 18 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Where:	Carl Kroening Interpretive Center North Mississippi Regional Park 4900 Mississippi Courts N
url:	http://www.threeriversparks.org/events/H/heritage-day.aspx
Contact:	Amy Luesebrink (763) 561-1616 aluesebrink@aol.com

What better way to celebrate local history, Mississippi River, and Minneapolis history than on the banks of the Mississippi at the Carl Kroening Intrepretive Center 4900 Mississippi Courts N, Minneapolis, MN 55430.

Celebrate the rich cultural history of the Mississippi River. Enjoy a picnic dinner, live horse-drawn wagon rides, zany performances by the Workhouse Theatre Company. Watch apple cidering, rope and shingle-making demonstrations. Try building a log cabin and using a washboard and rug beater. Try your hand at a crosscut saw to cut logs and a stamp hammer to brand logs. Have fun walking on stilts and making a corn husk doll. Co-presented with Lind-Bohanon Neighborhood Association. $5/person includes picnic dinner. 20% disc for groups/families of 4 or more-you must make your reservation by phone to recieve this discount. Res. Req.

• Horse-drawn wagon rides along the river
• Live music and a new family theater performance
• Make cornhusk dolls and saw a log in half
• Fun Run for kids at 2:30
• Enjoy a picnic dinner
• Local historians share stories of storms and more

$5/person, 20% off for groups of 4 or more (meal included)

Lynnhurst Garage Sale on September 18

When:	Saturday, September 18 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where:	Lynnhurst Neighborhood
Contact:	Mary 827-5132

North Loop Neighborhood "Who Needs a Garage, Sale" on September 18

When:	Saturday, September 18 8:00 a.m. – 2;00 p.m.
Where:	In front of Corner Coffee 514 3rd St N
Contact:	Scott (612) 801-9233 garagesale@yourcornercoffee.com

Sell Your Stuff
Bring a table or tables
Sell things out of your trunk
Partner with a friend, neighbor, or coworker

Buy Other People’s Treasures
Another person’s trash will be your treasure

No need to register or sign up, just bring your stuff on Saturday, September 18 and set up your Garage Sale

Questions call or email Scott
(612) 801-9233
garagesale@yourcornercoffee.com

Lowry Avenue Harvest Festival on September 18

When:	Saturday, September 18 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where:	Penn Ave N and N Lowry Ave

Join your family, friends and neighbors at the 2nd Annual Lowry Avenue Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 18, 10am until 2pm at the corners of Penn & Lowry Avenues North. Listed are just some of the many activities: music – car show – arts – food – kids zone – farmers market and community information tables. New this year is the “Biggest Vegetable Contest” with prizes ($25.00 gift certificates) from area restaurants for the biggest vegetable in certain categories: Tooties: Squash; Pair a Dice: Pepper; Papa’s Restaurant and Deli: Tomato and Banana Blossom (formerly Good Deal): Cucumber. Also new this year, an Apple Pie Bake-off (bring your pie and register at the REGISTRATION TABLE – you do not have to pre-register your pie). Pies will be judged by the Camden Lions.

Linden Hills Neighborhood Council (LHiNC) seeks Coordinator

Position open until filled

LHiNC is looking for a new coordinator!

The LHiNC Coordinator's primary responsibilities are to support the committees and board, increase community involvement, and be the main contact point for the organization. The position requires motivated, independent work and a good sense of working with and reaching out to groups and individuals throughout the neighborhood and beyond.

A complete description of this position can be found at www.lindenhills.org

For more information, or to apply for the position, please contact LHiNC at (612) 926-2906 or email at info@lindenhills.org.

The position will remain open until filled.

Great Streets Facade RFP Issued

Pre-proposal Meeting:	Wednesday, October 6, 2010 105 5th Ave S, Suite 200 Minneapolis, MN 55401 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Deadline:	Proposals are due by Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
url:	http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/cped/rfp.asp

The Department of Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) is seeking applications from organizations interested in administering the Great Streets Façade Improvement Matching Grant Program in eligible neighborhood business districts in response to the Request for Proposals issued today- Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Please read the 2011 Façade Improvement Program RFP for full details and visit the Great Streets Façade Improvement Matching Grant Program webpage for more information. Proposals are due on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.

For further information, contact Rebecca Parrell (612-673-5018 or rebecca.parrell@ci.minneapolis.mn.us).

Rebecca Parrell
Project Coordinator
CPED - Community Planning and Economic Development
City of Minneapolis
105 5th Ave S, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-673-5018

Volunteer for Bicycle & Pedestrian Counts on September 14 and 15

When:	Tuesday, September 14, and Wednesday, September 15 other days also available
Where:	Various locations
Contact:	Shaun Murphy shaun.murphy@ci.minneapolis.mn.us (612)275-5128

Minneapolis Public Works is gearing up to conduct its 4th annual Bicycle and Pedestrian Count, and you can volunteer to help. Volunteers will be asked to count the number of bicyclists and pedestrians at several locations around the city. The counting is scheduled primarily for Tuesday, Sept. 14 and Wednesday, Sept. 15, although other days are also available. Volunteers are needed for various two-hour time slots.

Minneapolis Public Works conducts bicyclist and pedestrian counts in order to understand the impact of non-motorized travel on streets, sidewalks, and bike paths. Accurate counts enable the City to plan and build for bicyclists and pedestrians, while tracking what’s successful and what should be done differently.

If you’re interested in volunteering, register online or contact Shaun Murphy at shaun.murphy@ci.minneapolis.mn.us or (612)275-5128.

To learn more view our 2009 Pedestrian Traffic Map (pdf), 2009 Bicycle Traffic Map (pdf) or the entire report on the 2009 counts (pdf).

28th Annual Community Wine Tasting on October 20

When:	Wednesday, October 20
Where:	Calhoun Square
Tickets:	$25 in advance $30 at the door Purchase through a participating neighborhood association

The 28th Annual Community Wine Tasting will be October 20 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the first and second levels of Calhoun Square. Tickets, available beginning September 10, are $25 in advance/$30 at the door and help support your neighborhood association. Contact your participating neighborhood association to purchase tickets.

Sponsors include Il Gatto, Hennepin Lake Liquors, Calhoun Square and Great Clips.

CANDO Seeks Consultant for Central Neighborhood Phase I Review

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Sept 7, 2010

Request for Proposals

The Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO) requests proposals for a review of the first phase of the Minneapolis Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) in the Central neighborhood. The phase I review is to be neighborhood-based with ample input from and collaboration with the Central community. The planning process should include:

• Meeting with each of CANDO’s three advisory committees: Community leadership, housing and economic development. The consultant will take steps to ensure a sizeable and representative turn-out at these meetings;
• Designing and executing a neighborhood study including assessing demographics and community issues. A multi-method study would be ideal including focus groups and a representative survey. Because we have a racially and ethnically diverse neighborhood, we prefer someone with research experience with diverse groups and the ability or resources to conduct the research in multiple languages (Spanish, Hmong and Somali).
• Surveying a representative, random sample of residents and other stakeholders to gather their input. The consultant will develop the survey instrument, method and sampling techniques;
• Organizing a community meeting to gather input about community priorities;
• Using CANDO’s web site, social media and other technology to gather input;
• Presenting a first draft of the phase I review to CANDO’s board of directors with opportunities for public input;
• Presenting a final draft of the phase I review to the CANDO board of directors;
• Obtaining approval by the CANDO board of the phase I review;
• Making amendments as needed and obtaining community approval of the phase I review per NRP requirements.

(Note: Deliverables are in bold.)

The phase I review will result in a document of no fewer than ten pages including photographs; it will identify successes and failures of the work funded by NRP in the Central neighborhood in phase I. The consultant will report monthly to the CANDO board of directors. Budget: The consultant will propose a budget for the project. Timeline: The consultant will propose a timeline for the project. Send proposals by Friday, Oct. 8, 2010 to mplscando@gmail.com. Contact CANDO’s community coordinator, Jim Parsons at 612-824-1333, or CANDO President Sierra Leone Samuels at 612-272-7367 with any questions you may have.

Free Concert in Matthews Park on September 25

When:	Saturday, September 25 1:00 p.m. Rain or Shine!
Where:	Matthews Park 2318 29th Ave S
featuring:	Teshome Asseged Yimer - popular and traditional Ethiopian songs
url:	http://www.sng.org/calendar.html

Bring a blanket and some snacks, and enjoy an afternoon of music in the park!

On the grassy hill behind the tennis courts-in case of rain, the show will go on in the park building.

This concert is made possible by a Neighborhood Partnerships Initiative Grant from the University of Minnesota’s Center for Urban and Regional Affairs.

Minneapolis Bike Tour on September 19

When:	Sunday, September 19 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where:	Starts and ends at Parade Field 400 Kenwood Parkway
url:	http://www.minneapolisbiketour.com/
Online registration:	http://www.minneapolisbiketour.com/register-online.html

About the Bike Tour
Inaugurated in 2007, the Minneapolis Bike Tour has become a tradition for cyclists of all ages. The tour provides individuals and families the opportunity to enjoy Minneapolis’ spectacular park and byway systems at their own pace, unhindered by motorized traffic. Co-sponsored by the Minneapolis Parks Foundation and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the proceeds from the event benefit Minneapolis’ beautiful park system.

Riders can start the course in waves from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Event ends at 2:30pm. The beer garden is open from 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., with last call at 2:15 p.m. All ages are welcome into the garden, but participants who would like a drink must have their ID checked, and be wearing a wristband.

LOCATION
Event starts and finishes at Parade Field (just west of the Sculpture Garden). 400 Kenwood Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55403

REGISTER EARLY TO GET THE BEST PRICE!

Pre-Registration: (June 7 – September 15) Adults $30
Youth (ages 6-17) $10
Children (ages 0-5) FREE

Event T-shirts can be purchased for $5

Onsite Event Registration

(September 18th 9am-12pm & September 19th 6:30am-8:30am) Adults $40
Youth (ages 6-17) $15
Children (ages 0-5) FREE

Any available Event T-shirts can be purchased for $10

Sheridan's 9th Annual Ice Cream "SNOcial" on September 9

When:	Thursday, September 9 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Where:	Outdoors at 212 13th Ave NE Next to Two12 Pottery, Behind Bars Bicycle & Art of Chiropractic

• Outdoors & Free
• Ice Cream
• Toppings
• Lemonade
• Meet Neighbors
• Info on SNO Projects
• Share Your Ideas

Sheridan Neighborhood Organization (SNO)

All are welcome.

Strengthening and Celebrating the Sheridan Community

SE Como neighborhood free store needs donations

When:	September 3, 4, 7, 8, and 9 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where:	U of M Reuse Warehouse 883 29th Ave SE, Minneapolis
Contact:	Alison or Justin (612) 676-1731 mimo@comogreenvillage.info

A combination of positive press from the Star Tribune, neighborhood word-of-mouth, and the state of the economy has all but overrun our MIMO (Move-in/Move-out) neighborhood free store. This is a temporary "store" set up inside the UofM Reuse Warehouse. We had a decent amount of inventory at the start of this 10 day event on Tuesday from neighborhood donations, but with over 400 shoppers in 3 days our inventory of household items is all but depleted. For a listing of what we accept go to www.comogreenvillage.org and look for "MIMO". No couches or fully upholstered furniture, or large electronics like TVs. Items most needed are tables, chairs, bookshelves, desks, kitchen items and similar used by college students moving into a new place. The store runs until 9/11, but we'd like donations dropped off by 9/9 so there's time for them to be picked-up before we close.

This is a volunteer driven effort, so we could also use volunteers if you have interest in recycling and reusing items.

Here is the link to the Star Tribune article that was on the front page of the business section yesterday:
http://tinyurl.com/337t336

Youth Against Race, Class, and Place Disparities Human Rights Video Contest

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The University of Minnesota Human Rights Center is pleased to announce a Youth Against Race, Class, and Place Disparities Video Contest for students in grades 8-12 in the Twin Cities. The contest aims to educate the public and encourage dialogue and action to eliminate race, class, and place disparities in Minnesota. Each contestant will be asked to produce a short film focusing on an issue related to these disparities. The film should frame the problem in clear terms and offer possible solutions. It can be done in the form of a public service announcement, music video, comedy sketch, or other short video format. If students are engaged in current, past, or proposed projects aimed at eliminating race, class, and place disparities, they are encouraged to highlight these initiatives in their videos.

Submissions can be made by either an individual or a team, and the videos must be no longer than 2 minutes. Submissions should be sent on disks to University of Minnesota Human Rights Center, 229 19th Avenue, N-120, Minneapolis, MN 55455, or via e-mail to home@umn.edu. Submission forms and other contest information will be posted on the This is My Home website at http://www.hrusa.org/thisismyhome/project/newsandaction.shtml

DEADLINE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010

The first prize winner will receive a digital video camera and a cash prize of $100.

Additional winners will receive digital video cameras.

All contestants are encouraged to view the Close the Gap documentary series at www.mnchannel.org/partners/closethegap/index.php, review surveys and activities from the Close the Gap Educator Guide at www.hrusa.org/closethegap/educator/index.php, and explore the MN Compass website at www.mncompass.org to familiarize themselves with local disparities.

Questions? E-mail or call Natela Jordan at home@umn.edu or 612-625-2857

Fulton Fall Festival on Saturday, September 11

When:	Saturday, September 11 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where:	Pershing Park 3523 West 48th Street
url:	http://fultonneighborhood.org/

Come out and meet your neighbors at this great neighborhood get together. This year's highlights include Art Swap, 2nd Annual Food Drive and Sculpture, Bloodmobile, climbing wall, pony rides, petting zoo, Silent Auction, Marketplace, great entertainment, fun food and more.

Working with the Media Workshops in September

When:	Wednesday, September 15 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Monday, September 20 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Where:	Plymouth Christian Youth Center 2210 Oliver Ave N
Contact:	Margo Ashmore 612-867-4874
url:	http://www.nenorthnews.com/Home.asp

Neighborhood organizations, especially in North Minneapolis, may want to take advantage of the information provided in a session on "Working with the Media" sponsored by NorthNews and Northeaster newspapers September 15 and 20 (two opportunities, same content.)

Ever wonder why the media show up at some events and not others, why they choose the stories they do, and where they find ideas? Tips will be offered for working with community newspapers, metro newspapers, radio and TV. Participants will learn about program features, event coverage, and advertising campaigns.

One session will be held Wednesday, September 15, 2-4 p.m.; the other, Monday evening Sept. 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Light, healthy refreshments available. Location: Plymouth Christian Youth Center, 2210 Oliver Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55411.

To reserve a spot (each session limited to 20) call Margo Ashmore at 612-867-4874.

Margo Ashmore, co-Publisher
Northeaster and NorthNews Newspapers
612-867-4874
3207 Central Ave. NE #11, Minneapolis, MN 55418
www.nenorthnews.com