Kingfield Neighborhood Association Board Meeting, June 12, 7 PM, MLK Park
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Dr. Martin Luther King Legacy Council, June 13, 6:30 PM, MLK Park
Crime Prevention and Safety Committee: May 21,6:30 Social & Meet KFNA's new project organizer, 7 PM, Neighborhood Clean-up, meet at MLK Park
Youth & Schools Committee, no meetings planned at this time.
Green Committee, Solarize Kingfield happening now contact info@kingfield.org for more information!
Redevelopment Committee, May Meeting Postponed due to Cancellation of Presenter!
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May
21
Middle School Musical Theatre Intensive Week
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June 17-21
9 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Open to incoming 6th, 7th and 8th graders
Location: Washburn High School
Mornings: acting, dancing, and singing skills.
Afternoons: Scenes from various musicals.
Showcase Performance for Friends & Family!
Friday, June 21st 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Cost: $80 – checks payable to WAC
To register mail a check to:
Washburn High School Att: Nancy Lee
201 W49th St. Minneapolis, MN 55419
Questions contact: nancy.lee@mpls.k12.mn.us
During School Hours: 612-668-3432
*Students must provide their lunch each day.
May
21
Youth Soccer at MLK Park Summer 2013
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Children will learn sportsmanship and the fundamentals of soccer in a low-key, fun filled, supportive environment from Kingfield neighborhood volunteers while at the same time focusing on a healthy outdoors life style. Participants will be grouped by the following age groups: 4′s, 5-6, 7-8, 9+.
| Meeting Dates | From June 8, 2013 to August 3, 2013
Each Saturday from 10am to 11am |
| Location | Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Park |
| Price | Resident: $20.00
Non-resident: $30.00 |
May
21
Nicollet Square is Awarded Highly Competitive 5-Year Grant
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Beacon is one of just four Minnesota organizations awarded a highly competitive national grant that amounts to nearly $200,000 a year for five years, to fund supportive services at Nicollet Square. This sustainable, stable funding is especially welcome now, as other funding sources come to an end. Beacon has $93,000 to go to complete its fundraising goal for Nicollet Square by June 30, the end of its fiscal year. Your support can help them get there. To make a gift please visit Beacon’s website and look for the red Donate button.
May
21
Former Super America Site Development Meeting Tonight May 21
Filed Under businesses, City Council, community engagement, redevelopment | 2 Comments
Meeting Called by Councilmembers Glidden & Tuthill
Intended for Neighbors in Surrounding Blocks of 4000 Lyndale
7:30-8:30 PM, Walker Community Room, 3737 Bryant
Note: KFNA is attaching the original proposal for redevelopment of the 4000-4008 Lyndale vacant lots here:
Note–street view sketch is too large to load on this site
Below in the letter from Councilpersons Glidden and Tuthill are itemized the concessions the owner agreed to make after numerous meetings with residents. Lastly, attached is a plan, what they are calling Crooked Pint Reduced, for a restaurant that does not utilize the vacant lot next door and thus does not require a zoning change or parking overlay or neighbors’ approval. The design of which is concerning as it utilizes the existing Super America building as the restaurant, retains the parking in front facing Lyndale Avenue, neither of which speak to the redevelopment and design goals of KFNA, the 40th and Lyndale Task Force, or the City of Minneapolis. At this time we have been told that Minneapolis Planning will be in attendance at tonight’s meeting, and Licensing has been invited but not yet confirmed.
Dear Neighbors:
May
21
One Minneapolis, One Read is “A Choice of Weapons”
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The 2013 One Read is “A Choice of Weapons” by Gordon Parks, with a forward by Minneapolis artist Wing Young Huie. Parks’ autobiography, first published in 1966, describes his coming of age in St Paul Minnesota and beyond, where – homeless and hungry – he began to fulfill his potential dreams. Parks, the first Black photographer for Life magazine, as well as a writer, composer, artist and filmmaker, said, “I saw that the camera could be a weapon against poverty, against racism, against all sorts of social wrongs. I knew at that point I had to have a camera.”May
20
Since May 2, 2013, there have been five separate luring incidents in the Fifth Precinct. The following information is a brief description of the incident as well as a description of the suspects and/or vehicles.
-May 2 58th St W/Lyndale Av S 8:45 a.m.-a white male, 40-45yo, 5’8”-5’11” wearing a gray and white winter jacket and light blue or off-white khaki pants approached a 13yo female victim on foot and said, “Hello.” He then tried to block her path. The victim fled on foot. The suspect was driving a dirty, white or cream cargo van with no rear windows.
-May 5 36th St W/Zenith Av s 2:25 p.m.-three white males, 30-45yo approached a 13yo female on foot. One suspect grabbed her wrist and told her to be quiet or she would be hurt. The victim fled on foot. One of the suspects was described as having a muscular build. There was no vehicle involved.
-May 13 41st St W/Dupont Av S 6:10 p.m.-a 13yo female was walking her dog when passersby noticed that she was being followed closely by a white Toyota Camry with Colorado license plates. No description of the occupants was provided. The occupants did not attempt to make contact with the girl.
-May 16 54th St W/Lyndale Av S 4:30 p.m.-A white, older cargo van with chipped paint pulled alongside two 13yo females. One of the occupants of the van opened the sliding side door as if the invite the girls inside. The victims fled on foot. The occupants made no attempt to follow them. The driver is described as a white male, 20-25yo. The passenger was a mixed race or light-skinned black male also 20-25yo.
-May 13-17 58 St W/Wentworth Av S 2:10 p.m. A white male, 50-60yo medium build has been seen loitering in the area and possibly taking photographs of children.
At this time, investigators are looking into these incidents. Patrol officers are conducting directed patrol, foot beats and bicycle beats in the affected areas. Neighboring police agencies have been advised as well. It’s unknown if they are related due to varying vehicle and suspect descriptions. Any further updates will be passed along as soon as they are available.
Please call 911 on any suspicious activity. If your child reports an event like this to you regardless of time delay, please ask that officers come to your home so you can speak with them directly and a report can be made.
For questions, contact: Amy Lavender, Crime Prevention Specialist Minneapolis Police Department, 5th Precinct (612) 673-5407 amy.lavender@minneapolismn.gov To Protect With Courage To Serve With Compassion
May
18
The rain is predicted to lessen by 9 AM and be gone by 10 AM…download the map with your coffee this morning and make your plan of attack! Be sure to stop by the Judson Streetfest at 41st & Harriet today to check out the music, silent auction, kids games, and great food as well, 11- AM- 8 PM!
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