Special Guest: 8th Ward Councilperson Elizabeth Glidden at 7 PM. Elizabeth will discuss the current status of the City’s Utility Franchise Agreement which is coming up for renewal, but will also take questions regarding other City and community concerns and opportunities.

Neighbors are always invited to come hear what the board is working on or bring their questions or concerns before the board. Community Forum will occur at the April meeting after Ms. Glidden’s presentation. If you have an item that is more than a simple update and expect to need more than 1-2 minutes, please contact Executive Director, Sarah Linnes-Robinson at sarah@kingfield.org and ask if there is time on the agenda for a more in depth discussion.

Cohosted by Sabra Waldfogel, a member of the Kingfield Homebased Professionals Planning Team

The Kingfield Home-Based Professionals continue with their Third Week of the Month Happy Hour gathering! On Tuesday, March 18th, please join them at The Lowbrow from 3:00 – 5:00 PM (4244 Nicollet Avenue South). No formal agenda, just a casual gathering of neighbors who work from home!

Please RSVP with your anticipated time of arrival on the discussion thread for The Lowbrow gathering at either the Facebook Group
or the LinkedIn Group

Questions? Contact scott@kingfield.org

Each year, on the first weekend in August, Metro Paint-A-Thon rallies volunteer teams from corporations, congregations, and civic groups to paint the homes of seniors and people with disabilities.

Metro Paint-A-Thon is a program that helps low-income seniors and people with permanent physical disabilities continue to live independently in their own homes. A volunteer team is matched to scrape, prime and paint the exterior of each eligible home/garage, thereby keeping it well-maintained, beautiful and an asset to the neighborhood. All of this is done at no cost to the homeowner.

Paint-A-Thon welcomes referrals and accepts applications from all eligible homeowners. To be considered, completed applications must be received by mid-April. Selected homeowners are notified by mail in early July of each year.

To qualify, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Be over the age of 60 or have a permanent physical disability
• Own and occupy a single-family home in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott or Washington County that needs the exterior painted, but does not need major repairs
• The monthly household income cannot exceed 200% of federal poverty level

For more information, visit Metro Paint-A-Thon’s website here

Spring is right around the corner! Be sure to stop by Dr. Martin Luther King Park for this annual spring party. Activities include cookie decorating, basket making, egg hunt with prizes, entertainment and a petting zoo. Light refreshments will be made available while supplies last. Admission is $2 per person/$5 per family. No registration required.

Join us for the 20th annual event to help clean up our parks and our neighborhood. It's easy to get involved; no pre-registration is required! Arrive at MLK Park between 9:30 a.m.-noon and check in at the registration table to get a bag and instructions on where to pick-up and leave trash. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own work gloves. There will also be fun activities for kids and vendors selling items utilizing recycled materials. The KFNA Crime Prevention Committee will be teaching everyone how to use the City’s 311 apps to report neighborhood issues like graffiti and pot holes!

Hay River Farm, located in western Wisconsin, provides fresh fruits and vegetables delivered every Wednesday to Solomon’s Porch (100 W 46th Street). Their weekly fruit and vegetable boxes offer organic items, as well as foods that are locally grown. Sign up once for weekly e-mails to get a listing of what is included in the organic fruit box or organic veggie box. If you want a box, click on the “Buy” button and submit payment. If you do not want the box that week, simply do nothing - every week you can decide to purchase the box or not. For more details (as well as yummy recipes and interesting facts about seasonal fruits and vegetables), please visit their website here

Urban Farming-- # 39663
Kids ages 6-16 will learn about urban gardening in this hands-on program utilizing the Mosaic Garden at MLK Park. Dig, plant and care for the vegetables and create your very own feasts from what you grow. Class will be led by an experience 4-H instructor. Class supported by KFNA, Hennepin County Master Gardeners, and MN State Horticultural Society. No cost but need to register online here.

Indoor Volleyball Camp-- #38947
For youth ages 8-13, held one week in June. Effective teamwork and good sportsmanship will also be emphasized. Campers should wear comfortable clothing for movement, tennis shoes, and knee pads (optional).

Archery— #39631 Learn the 11 steps to archery success in this exciting new program. Certified instructors will determine student's dominant eye, teach proper archer form, shot execution, and follow-through. Class will be held indoors following the National Archery in Schools Program regimen taught in over 12,000 schools throughout the country. All participants will qualify for an all parks tournament held August 19th at the Lake Calhoun Archery Range. This program is sponsored by Tips Outdoors Foundation and their partners.