Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Empty Bowls 2024 Planning Kicks Off

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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 Olson.lori@comcast.net. 

–Lori Olson, Kingfield Empty Bowls Chair 



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

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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.

Join Sarah on the KFNA Board: Nominations Open Through 3|10|20!

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Sarah Tschida, KFNA Board of Directors since 2019.

Sarah is excited to continue working with KFNA to build momentum and leadership in inclusion, equity, and diversity. Sarah says “We’ve drafted a vision statement and now are moving to action and embedding this vision into our organization. It’s important work and we need your help!”

Join Sarah working on this project and on the KFNA Board of Directors by submitting your nomination at the link below, by March 10th. Online voting for the Board begins March 11 and carries through the Kingfield Community Celebration + Annual Meeting which will be held on March 18, beginning at 5:30 PM at MLK Park.

http://bit.ly/2020KFNABoardNomination

KFNA Board seeking three neighbors to fill open seats

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At the April KFNA Annual Meeting and Election, five community members were seated on the board. Three additional seats remain open, however. KFNA is committed to being an equitable and inclusive organization that reflects the diversity and many identities in our neighborhood. KFNA is specifically encouraging those who have been historically underrepresented in neighborhood organizations to apply. This includes Renters, POCI,  LGBTQ+, Youth, or Seniors.

If you have any questions or are potentially interested in serving please contact KFNA Executive Director Sarah Linnes-Robinson at sarah@kingfield.org. Or complete and return a brief Interest Form (found below) to info@kingfield.org; KFNA is then inviting all interested individuals to the June KFNA meeting on 6/12/19 at 7 PM, MLK Park to introduce themselves to the board.

KFNA Interest Form 2019