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Empty Bowls 2024 Planning Kicks Off

September 12, 2023 By Ceugant

The 13th Annual Kingfield Empty Bowls event will take place on “Soup-er Bowl” Sunday, February 11, 2024. Once again, we welcome our community to come together to fight hunger and homelessness in our area while sharing a delicious meal and lively conversation.

  • We look forward to working again with our restaurant community who have been very generous in their support donating soup, bread, dessert and coffee. 
  • On the bowls side of the equation:  We NEED bowls. We are seeking potters, connections to potters, and educators at a school with pottery students, or even poetry collectors.

The first planning meeting for the 2024 event is Wednesday, October 4, at 6:30 PM at Judson Memorial Baptist church  (41st and Harriet Ave. S.). If you want to donate or participate, simply reach out to me at . 

–Lori Olson, Kingfield Empty Bowls Chair 



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Get Out the Vote, Kingfield Style!

September 5, 2023 By Ceugant

As city elections approach, we are proud to continue two nonpartisan Kingfield traditions:

#1. We encourage Kingfield property owners (south side of 36th Street – north side of 46th Street / east side of Lyndale – Stevens) to request a We Vote At MLK Park yard sign at kingfield.org/gotv. Simply request a sign, and we’ll place it in your yard. After the election, we’ll collect it for re-use in 2024. KFNA is proud to have been reusing these signs since 2017 and keeping them out of landfills.

 #2.  KFNA will host its traditional Polling Party all day on November 7 at MLK Park. We will have tents outside the building and greet neighbors with coffee, tea and treats baked by neighbors like you. We’ll also have a volunteer crossing guard at 41st Street to help neighbors safely cross Nicollet, and fire pits burning to help keep everyone warm. It takes a small army of volunteers to greet, feed, warm and safely cross our neighbors all day, and it’s so much fun! See all the ways you can help with the Polling Party at https://tinyurl.com/2023PollingParty

And remember, all of Kingfield, and Kingfield only, votes at MLK Park, 4055 Nicollet Avenue. Please talk with your neighbors and encourage them to vote this fall!

–Scott Mueller, KFNA Board Member and GOTV Champion



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Kingfield’s New Community Coordinator

September 4, 2023 By Ceugant

Ceugant Scolaidhe (pronounced Kai-gant Scully, he/his/him) is a Minneapolis native who grew up in the Hiawatha Neighborhood. He spent a decade working at local restaurants and for the last 16 years has committed his career to community service, including anti-violence work, HIV/AIDS support and prevention, and managing a statewide network of domestic violence/sexual assault non-profit partnerships. Ceugant now lives in the Standish neighborhood with his partner Tommy and his dog-daughter, Sophie Dachshund. 

Ceugant started working with KFNA in August, and you can reach him at

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Unveiling the Power of Produce (PoP) Program at the Kingfield Farmers Market

August 31, 2023 By Ceugant

This fall, the Kingfield Farmers Market debuts their newest venture, the Power of Produce (PoP) Club, funded by the Kingfield Neighborhood Association. This dynamic pilot program aims to engage and inspire children aged 4–12, opening up a world of food exploration and promoting healthier eating habits.

PoP Club participants receive a weekly $2 token to use on an array of fresh fruits, vegetables, and even food-producing plants. By placing the purchasing power in their hands, the program encourages wise food choices while fostering a deeper connection between our community and the local food system. Alongside the token-based system, the Market is crafting an engaging lineup of activities that include food tastings, kids’ activities and a farmers market scavenger hunt!

Join us September 17 at the Kingfield Farmers Market, as we celebrate the launch of the PoP Club with a special POP-off event sponsored by the Lyndale Neighborhood Association intended to highlight local businesses in our area. Together, we’ll cultivate a healthier future for our children, our community, and our local farmers.

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Kingfield Garden Tour Thursday July 13

July 10, 2023 By Ceugant

How do you Garden Tour in Kingfield?

  1. Start at any garden on the map!
  2. Introduce yourself to the homeowner who has volunteered their site as a garden-stop.
  3. Visit as many gardens as you want between 5:30-7:30 PM on Thursday July 13.
  4. End your tour anytime between 7-8:30 PM at Butter Bakery Cafe (also a stop on the tour showing off their new Pollinator garden!) to enjoy treats and conversation with neighbors and fellow-gardeners! $5 per family donation is asked to cover the cost of treats and all proceeds will be used to support KFNA’s volunteers who grow food at the MLK Park Donation Garden & Orchard!

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Happy Give to the Max Day 2023! Please include t Happy Give to the Max Day 2023! 

Please include the Kingfield Neighborhood Association (KFNA) in your giving! 

Your support is key! If you cherish our neighborhood events, advocacy for safety and affordable housing, and value having a dedicated team working with you, please consider donating to KFNA today. Every contribution, big or small, helps in keeping Kingfield vibrant and connected.

Here are some KFNA highlights from the past year: 
Polling Parties, Empty Bowls at Judson Church, Summer 2023 PorchFest, the return of the Garden Tour, the Pollinator Pathway Project, Community Sap Tap & Pancake Breakfast, Ward 8 Forum, countless communications about events impacting our neighborhood and more.

Thank you for supporting KFNA!
 

https://www.givemn.org/organization/Kingfield-Neighborhood-Association
This fall, the Kingfield Farmers Market debuts the This fall, the Kingfield Farmers Market debuts their newest venture, the Power of Produce (PoP) Club, funded by the Kingfield Neighborhood Association. This dynamic pilot program aims to engage and inspire children aged 4–12, opening up a world of food exploration and promoting healthier eating habits.

PoP Club participants receive a weekly $2 token to use on an array of fresh fruits, vegetables, and even food-producing plants. By placing the purchasing power in their hands, the program encourages wise food choices while fostering a deeper connection between our community and the local food system. Alongside the token-based system, the Market is crafting an engaging lineup of activities that include food tastings, kids’ activities and a farmers market scavenger hunt!

Join us September 17 at the Kingfield Farmers Market, as we celebrate the launch of the PoP Club with a special POP-off event sponsored by the Lyndale Neighborhood Association intended to highlight local businesses in our area. Together, we'll cultivate a healthier future for our children, our community, and our local farmers.
Come to Kingfield Farmers Market Sunday 8:30 am - Come to Kingfield Farmers Market Sunday 8:30 am - 1:00 pm to buy Kingfield T-shirts and to preview some of the new merch supporting Kingfield PorchFest that is available on www.LoveYourNeighborhoodMPLS.org.
Welcome back @kingfield_farmers_market! We have mi Welcome back @kingfield_farmers_market! We have missed you. They are open every Sunday 8:30-1:00!
Thank you to @nighthawksmpls for donating dessert Thank you to @nighthawksmpls for donating dessert to Empty Bowls! Join KFNA tomorrow for Empty Bowls at Judson Church from 10:30 - 2pm. Donate and enjoy lovely handmade pottery bowls, soup, and bread pudding with caramel sauce from Nighthawks. 
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Thank you to @patisserie46 @sunstreetbreads and @b Thank you to @patisserie46 @sunstreetbreads and @bruggersbagels for donating breads to Empty Bowls! 
Join us this Sunday at Judson Church-- your donation gets you a handmade bowl, delicious soup, and great bread from local favorites!
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