Kingfield Neighborhood Association

PUBLIC INVITED TO 2018 EARTH DAY CELEBRATION AT LAKEWOOD

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Featuring Behind-The-Scenes Tours of the Cemetery’s Greenhouse Operations

To celebrate Earth Day on Sunday, April 22, 2018, Lakewood invites the public to visit its spacious grounds and learn about its long-standing horticultural history. Guests can register online to take a tour of Lakewood’s elaborate greenhouses during their most busy and vibrant season—when groundskeepers are growing thousands of flowers to plant this spring. After the tour, attendees can put their green thumbs to work by planting their own potted plant to bring home.

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FREE Veggie Growing Class 2018

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Want to learn how to grow vegetables? Vegetable Growing Basics is for beginning gardeners or anyone needing a refresher class. Sign-up for the free class offered by the University of Minnesota Master Gardener Program, held at MLK Park, beginning April 3rd. Classes are on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00pm.  This is a four-week program (4/3, 4/10, 4/17, and 4/24, 2018) that covers how to start, design, plant, and maintain your garden. Classes are free and open to adults 18 and older, but interested teens are welcome to attend with a parent. The class is hands-on, and meets outdoors at the raised garden beds at the northwest corner of MLK Park, 40th and Nicollet.

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4-H Open House at MLK Park 2/1/18 at 6pm

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Greetings from Hennepin County 4-H and the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board!

Since November, Hennepin County 4-H Youth Development Program and Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board have hosted 2 open house events to start a 4-H Club at Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center.  We need youth, families, and volunteers to sustain an impactful program!

Please join us for our third and final event of the season on:
Thursday, February 1st, 2018
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center
4055 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55409

Join Hennepin County 4-H and Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center staff in fun activities, learn all about 4-H, and learn about volunteer leadership opportunities that run a successful, impactful youth program in the Kingfield Neighborhood.

This event is open to all youth and adults interested in learning more about 4-H!  Bring the entire family and:

  • Participate in a hands-on activity
  • Meet 4-H and Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Staff
  • Get involved in leadership opportunities to sustain a successful club
  • Make new friends and meet fellow community members

For more information, contact Amy Hughes, 4-H Program Coordinator, at hughe534@umn.edu or 612-596-2134.

Honoring the Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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There are several wonderful activities planned to honor the contributions of this amazing man:

MLK Dream Artwork – Youth Workshop
Saturday, January 13, 2:00PM – 3:30 PM
MLK Park Multi-Purpose Room, 4055 Nicollet Avenue South, Minneapolis
In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, students will create and share their own digital artwork with the Fresh Paint App for Windows 10, inspired by MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

Fifth Annual Public Reading of a Letter from a Birmingham Jail
Sunday, January 14, 7:30AM – 8:30AM
MLK Park Multi-Purpose Room, 4055 Nicollet Avenue South, Minneapolis
All are invited to read/hear the reading of Dr. King’s 1963 letter. Copies of the letter will be provided. In years past this event was held outdoors at the Freedom Form, but due to freezing conditions we are holding this year indoors. This event is sponsored by Judson Memorial Baptist Church. Any questions please contact Rev. Travis Norvell, 612-300-6746.

Martin Luther King Annual Holiday Broadcast
Monday, January 15, 7:30AM – 9:00AM
Judson Memorial Baptist Church, 4101 Harriet Ave South
The MLK Telecast and its underwriting partner, General Mills Foundation, have selected Judson Church as a broadcast partner for the key note speaker at the Annual MLK Breakfast in downtown Minneapolis.
Breakfast (at a cost of $5) will be served at 7:30AM, preceding the 8AM telecast.

NOTE – While walk-ins are certainly welcome, planning for the meal is helped by you registering ahead of time. To register, go to: http://interfaithaction.org/mlk

MLK Day Community Reception
Monday, January 15, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Microsoft Store at Mall of America, 162 South Avenue, Bloomington
Stop by the Microsoft Store for their MLK Day Community Reception as they bring the community together to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and view digital art created by local youth (see artwork creation event information at MLK Park listed above). Enjoy free food, networking, and honor the great artwork based on what “I Have a Dream” means to them. RSVP: https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?culture=en-US&EventID=1032955845

Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Monday, January 15, 6:30PM – 7:30PM
MLK Park Recreation Center, 4055 Nicollet Avenue South, Minneapolis
Join the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for their annual MLK Day celebration. This year’s event will be emceed by Chad Jackson, Senior Account Executive with the Minnesota Twins. Toki Wright, MC/Producer/Writer/Radio Host, two time Emmy and Clio Award Winner, will be the keynote speaker. Performances that evening will feature STA FRUiT, and award winning singer/songwriter, and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Youth.

The celebration is free and open to the public; refreshments will be served following the program. Attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate.

Holiday Safety Tip #3

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Holiday travel, sigh… If you are going home for the holidays, here are some important safety reminders:

Traveling by car over the holidays? Don’t forget to pack an emergency supply kit for each passenger in your car. For kit tips, visit www.ready.gov/car

If you’re going to be on the road with your animal companions, make sure that your car or travel emergency kit includes items for your pet like water and food.  Something familiar such as a toy or comforting like a blanket can also help alleviate stress.  For a complete list of pet preparedness items, visit www.ready.gov/pets

Flying somewhere for the holidays?  Pay attention to the flight attendants during the safety briefing (even if you have heard it a hundred times) and read the safety briefing card.  Studies show taking a few moments to look up from your book or electronic device could save your life in an emergency.  If you’ve still got a Samsung Galaxy Note 7, don’t take it to the airport.  And take a moment to review the security screening process: www.tsa.gov/travel/travel-clips

A “must have” app for a safe, healthy, restful, worry free international vacation is TravWell, a very unique mobile app from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (https://www.cdc.gov/). What with the many travel alerts, raging epidemics and endemic diseases, the only way to travel safe and smart is to use this app.

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Kingfield Empty Bowls Sponsors

Artists:

  • Continental Clay Company
  • Uptown Clay
  • Color Wheel Gallery
  • Augsburg University
  • UM College of Liberal Arts
  • Fired Up Studios
  • South High School
  • FAIR School DT
  • Roosevelt High School
  • St Paul Academy
  • Breck School
  • Youth Farm
  • Northern Clay Center
  • Edina Art Center

Nourishment:

  • Harriet's Inn
  • Baker's Field Flour and Bread
  • Patisserie 46
  • Five Watt Coffee
  • Nighthawks
  • The Lowbrow
  • Cafe Ena
  • Rincon 38
  • Blackbird
  • Butter Bakery Cafe
  • Royal Grounds
  • La Fresca
  • Victor's 1959 Cafe
  • Pat's Tap

KFNA Business Sponsors

  • Nicollet Ace Hardware
  • Novak Painting and Decorating
  • Beacon Interfaith
  • GeeTeez
  • The Lowbrow