Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Ho-Ho-Holiday Blood Drive

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Monday December 30, 1-7 PM

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale

There is a constant need for blood donations, but even more so during the holidays. However, since this time of year is so busy, fewer people end up donating which creates an even greater blood shortage. This drive is being organized by a Kingfield High School Senior, Adelaide Granse, who besides having an interest in medicine as a career, would like to fill a need and encourage people to do something they might not have previously considered.

People ages 16 and up can donate as long as they have a valid form of identification. Those under 18 will also need parental permission, however. All eligible individuals are wanted. People will only be turned away if Red Cross determines that a person is not in their prime condition the day of donation (i.e. they are sick or their heart rate is too fast).

People who would like more information or would like to register should contact Adelaide Granse at addie@loonmagnet.net.

Throwdown & Paint-a-Bowl

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Drop by Fuller Park to watch some pottery spin and to paint a bowl for Kingfield Empty Bowls! Fuller Park artists have pre-thrown 100 bowls for the community to come decorate and be given away at our February community dinner. These same artists will also be providing demonstrations of throwing pottery on a wheel, and providing information about Fuller’s pottery classes and Open Studio time.

MnDOT Wants Your Feedback on 35W Reconstruction

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The Minnesota Department of Transportation would like to hear from you! The agency is currently gathering feedback on its engagement related to the 35W reconstruction project. This brief survey offers you an opportunity to give project staff a sense of how well they’re communicating about their work in the project area. The survey is also available in Somali and Spanish.

Folks can also offer feedback directly to project staff by emailing info@35w94.com or calling the project hotline at 612-284-6125. I also encourage you to visit MnDOT’s project websiteand sign up for email updates to stay in the loop.

Winter Break Fun for Youth at MLK Park

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MLK Park is working hard to provide exciting opportunities for youth during Winter Break. The fun starts on December 23 when the teen room will be open from 12-7. The room has been updated recently with an Xbox One and some new games, plus a ping pong table and tons of board games. The fun really kicks off from 3-5 with a Dodgeball Brawl, an all out dodgeball game that is always a hit. There are some awesome field trips during break too, like the Roller Garden on Dec 27 from 4-7:30pm, and Sky Zone on Jan 3 from 1:30-6pm. All these trips are free and for youth 12-7.

There are many other things happening for youth here and around the city. Be in touch with KJ, the park’s Youthline mentor, to get your child signed up for a program of field trip or to find out more about youth opportunities at  the park!

Kingfield Conversation about bike, pedestrian and street “issues”/projects

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The Kingfield Neighborhood Association and a group of our neighborhood board members would like to invite neighbors to a community conversation around bike, pedestrian and street “issues”/projects in our neighborhood. We will share ideas and organize around improving conditions in and around our streets.

At the event we will:
– Provide quick updates on current projects/concerns with the neighborhood
– Have a conversation around experiences with and motivations for improving bike, pedestrian and general street conditions within our neighborhood
– Organize around specific concerns + current projects
– Discuss next steps- committee structure, purpose and communications

We will provide light food/beverages and have a space/activities for kids.

To RSVP or ask question contact KFNA President Chris DesRoches at chris@kingfield.org.