Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Minneapolis Election Judges Needed for March 3, August 11, and November 3, 2020

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The City of Minneapolis has been working to get individuals registered as election judges so they can be trained in late January and be ready for the March 3rd Presidential Primary.

If you are interested in being an election judge register directly with the City at this link: http://vote.minneapolismn.gov/judges/APPLICATION. There you will give them your name and contact info, tell them if you want to volunteer your time or be paid ($17.15 per hour), and inform them if you want to work a full day or a half day.  The City needs people of all races, languages, political parties, and areas of the City to serve as judges so please consider signing up to work.

Remember when they ask this: How did you hear about this opportunity? Answer Kingfield Neighborhood Association–CORE and KFNA will receive a financial stipend for your service.

2020 is already roaring down our throats and we all need to be about the work of upholding fair and impartial elections—so thank you to those of you willing to accept this responsibility and fill out your form today!

KFNA Diversity and Inclusion Statement  Drafted and open for comments

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Kingfield Neighborhood Association has been working to create a Diversity and Inclusion Statement to guide our work and assure that we are reaching out and welcoming every member of our community. The draft statement is printed here and we welcome your comments. We will use your feedback to revise the draft and present and vote on it on March 18th. Please submit your comments here: bit.ly/KFNADiversityStatement

The Kingfield Neighborhood Association (KFNA) is committed to being an equitable and inclusive organization that reflects the diversity and many identities in our neighborhood. We are stronger as an organization when we have a broad vision that includes diverse voices, ways of knowing, and ways of doing. We are committed to taking action to realize this vision. KFNA specifically seeks to foster the leadership and participation of people who neighborhood organizations have historically underinvested in. This includes people who rent, and people who identify as BIPOC (black, indigenous, people of color), LGBTQ+, youth, and seniors. 

 

 

Looking to Give Back to Your Community in 2020?

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Census Jobs Still Available

Jobs are still available for folks to help ensure every person in our state is counted in the 2020 census. The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking community members to work temporary part-time positions to help with the 2020 census count. These positions have flexible hours, which makes them a perfect fit for people who have other commitments but are open to earning a little extra money. The pay rate in Hennepin County is $27.50 per hour. Counting every person in Minnesota is necessary to fully benefit from political representation and valuable funding over the next 10 years. Find more information here.

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.

7th Annual Holiday Sing and Play-Along in Kingfield!

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Sunday, December 8, 3:00 to 4:30 PM
at Judson Memorial Baptist Church, 4101 Harriet Ave

Also COME EARLY at 2:45 to hear the special gathering music by the Minnesota Jazz Orchestra’s SUPER SAX ENSEMBLE.

Looking to meet your neighbors and perhaps build new connections? Or maybe just a chance to let your holiday spirits soar? Just want to do “something fun” with no tedious prep? Want to recall old holiday memories or create new ones? How about the simple joy of making music with your voice or instruments and with your neighbors?

Then celebrate the music of the holidays. We’ll have songbooks and simple instrumental books and small percussion instruments. The party is free and so are the cookies and everyone is welcome. Still, we’ll happily accept donations for YOUTHLINK (www.youthlinkmn.org) our local friends who provide services to homeless youth.

So bring your instrument, your voice, your neighbors for this annual tradition in the beautiful sanctuary of historic Judson Church www.judsonchurhc.org 612-822-0649.

Kingfield Empty Bowls Sponsors

  • Baker's Field Flour and Bread
  • Seward Coop
  • Clancey's Meats and Fish
  • Cafe Ena
  • gigi's cafe
  • Kyatchi
  • Lake Country School
  • La Fresca
  • The Lowbrow
  • Nighthawks
  • Sunstreet Breads
  • Victor's 1959 Cafe
  • Breadsmith Edina
  • Butter Bakery Cafe