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Get hyped for PorchFest by coming to Rock the Boat

May 25, 2023 By Sarah

Rock the Boat on Thursday June 8, 8-11 PM

at the Driftwood Char Bar, 4415 Nicollet

Bands  – Dial Tone, along with Dilly Dally Alley, who is fresh off the release of their new album “Make You Whole,” out now on all streaming platforms. Read all about it in a recent interview with MPR: https://www.mprnews.org/episod…

Tickets – Get them here and pay what you can $5-50. All proceeds go to the 2024 solidarity fund. Show your email ticket stub to get in, or get your tix at the door!

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Doors Open Minneapolis

May 4, 2023 By Sarah

Saturday, May 13, 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, May 14, 10 am – 5 pm
Free

Don’t miss this chance to visit the Hennepin History Museum at the day and time that works best for you the weekend of May 13 – 14.  These extended hours are part of the Doors Open Minneapolis weekend.  Presentations on the history of the Museum, the Christian Family Mansion, and the historic Washburn Fair Oaks neighborhood will be conducted hourly in the Great Room, from 11 am – 4 pm.

Full details on Doors Open Minneapolis can be found at https://www.doorsopenminneapolis.org/

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KFNA is Hiring a Community Coordinator!

May 3, 2023 By Sarah

Community Coordinator Role (15-18 hours/week)

Overview & Mission

The mission of KFNA is serving Kingfield by creating connections, building community, and fostering engagement. KFNA coordinates many much-loved events such as Empty Bowls, the Sap Tap & Pancake Breakfast, and Porchfest, as well as supporting neighborhood projects such as the Pollinator Pathway, community safety workshops, renter canvasses, and neighborhood history projects. This role serves as a key point of engagement and communication between Kingfield renters, homeowners, business owners, and neighborhood community members, and the KFNA Board of Directors. The position of the Community Coordinator will report directly to the Board of Directors.

Read more about KFNA’s Guiding Principles and activities on our website: kingfield.org/about/

Responsibilities [Read more…]

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Who should Run for the Kingfield Board? You, if you are interested in the following projects!

May 3, 2023 By Sarah

Why might you want to get involved? KFNA is looking for people to run for the board who can help guide the projects coming down the pipeline this year focused on:

  • MLK Park exterior activity space use and planning;
  • Utility Box Enhancement and Rewrapping;
  • Deepening partnerships with the Kingfield Farmers Market, targeted towards local youth and seniors;
  • Mental health support for Spanish speaking individuals; and
  • And housing, whether affordable, supportive, or infill.

How do you put your name into the hat?

Simply apply for a two year term at the link found here.

When does the election start?

The election starts at the Kingfield Neighborhood Association Spring Social & Annual Meeting which will be held on Wednesday May 10, 6:30-8:30 PM int the MLK Park Multipurpose Room. It moves online for two weeks after that to allow all neighbors to vote.

What will happen at the Meeting? 

  • 6:30 Come for treats from local restaurants and a social time! Enjoy treats from longtime KFNA supporters: Butter Bakery, The Lowbrow, Royal Grounds, and Victor’s 1959 Cafe!
  • 7:00 Welcome & Introduction of the Board of Directors
  • 5 minute Introductions by both Ward 8 candidates: Council President Andrea Jenkins and Soren Stevenson (both invited to attend)
  • Review of KFNA’s historical work.
  • Outline of work for the coming year.
  • Opening the Floor for Candidates and Voting

Do you have questions?

Contact or call 612-823-5980.

Consider how you can be part of the Kingfield Neighborhood Association by learning more about the Roles and Responsibilities of the Board.

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KFNA 2023 Spring Social & Annual Meeting!

April 25, 2023 By Sarah

Celebrate KFNA’s work over the past quarter century under the guidance of Executive Director Sarah Linnes-Robinson, who will be transitioning out of leadership of the organization this summer.

6:30 Social

Enjoy treats from longtime KFNA supporters: Butter Bakery, The Lowbrow, Royal Grounds, and Victor’s 1959 Cafe!

7:00 Agenda

Welcome & Introduction of the Board of Directors

5 minute Introductions by both Ward 8 candidates:

Council President Andrea Jenkins and Soren Stevenson

KFNA Historical Overview +Year in Review & Budget Report

Opening the Floor for Candidates and Introductions

Voting Opens! (Voting closes midnight on Wednesday May 24.)

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Questions? Contact

Want to run for the board? Visit https://bit.ly/LNABoard2023

 

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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!
Join the Kingfield Neighborhood Association in our Join the Kingfield Neighborhood Association in our fight to Tackle Hunger with the annual Empty Bowls event on SOUPer Bowl Sunday (February 12th) from 10:30 am - 2:00 pm @judsonchurch41. 
All donations will go to Nicollet Square, a housing option for formerly homeless youth that provides both efficiency apartments and optional onsite mental health care and emotional support. 
Kingfield Empty Bowls is an event that brings the community together to share a meal of homemade soup and bread donated by local restaurants out of handmade bowls donated by local artists. 
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Thank you to @clanceysmeats for donating Southwest Thank you to @clanceysmeats for donating Southwest Turkey Chili to the 2023 Empty Bowls event! Join KFNA this Sunday at Judson Church from 10:30 - 2pm. Donate and enjoy handmade pottery and amazing soup from local restaurants. Proceeds benefit Nicollet Square who help provide housing for community members. 
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