Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Seeking Volunteer Adult Leaders for Summer 2019 Little Kids Soccer Program

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The nine-week Little Kids soccer program at King Park starts June 19 at King Park but only if enough adults volunteer to staff the program. A minimum of 12-15 adults are needed for on-field parent coaching and to staff the registration/T-shirt table. Adults who volunteer are excused when they have a conflict but otherwise participate from 6:15-7:15 p.m. through Aug. 14. Training is provided; Spanish language skill is a plus.

To volunteer, contact Michael Vanderford (612-296-9647 or michaeljvanderford@gmail.com) by the end of March.

SW Area Park Master Plans: Comments Due by 3/31/19

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Comment on initial long-term plans for dozens of SW MPLS parks by the end of the month

On Feb. 1, 2019, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) published initial concept plans for more than 40 Southwest Minneapolis neighborhood park properties. Since then, more than 500 comments have been submitted through the online survey.

Please read KFNA’s comments for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park here.  Follow the links below to make your own comments on the proposed plans for this, or any of the parks, listed below.

KFNA Comments on SW Master Plan 2019

Park Design Concepts

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Do you want to grow your own vegetables?

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Hennepin County Master Gardeners will teach you how to plan a garden, start seeds, and tend your garden until harvest time. Classes will have hands-on activities so you get practice before you start your own garden. This class will be helpful for people new to vegetable gardening and also for those who want to learn new techniques and skills. Don’t have a garden in your yard, don’t worry. Ask about our communal park garden plot we’ll be farming this growing season.

These free classes are every Tuesday from 6:30-8pm at MLK Park, beginning April 9, and ending April 30. Click on this link to register

Register for Spring/Summer Sports and Activities in Minneapolis Parks!

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Yes, it will eventually be Spring in Minneapolis!  Register for spring/summer sports at our wonderful Minneapolis Parks! Here is a fun one for adults coming to MLK Park:

Dodgeball
When: Sunday afternoons, late March-mid May
Where: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center
Leagues: Co-Ed only
Season: Eight weeks of play, including tournament
Cost: $155

Not into sports? Browse hundreds of activities and classes offered

Help shape the future of Southwest Minneapolis neighborhood Parks!

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Attend any public workshop to see the initial concept designs for all 40+ Southwest neighborhood parks.

SWsamp Concepts Workshop Flyer 2019-01-03

Workshop Dates and Locations:

Thursday, January 31, 6-8pm

Lynnhurst Recreation Center

1345 West Minnehaha Parkway

 

Monday, February 4, 6-8pm

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center

4055 Nicollet Avenue South

 

Thursday, February 7, 6-8pm

Whittier Recreation Center

425 West 26thStreet

 

Tuesday February 12, 6-8pm

Jones Harrison Residence

Centrum Room

3700 Cedar Lake Avenue

 

Light refreshments and a table with children’s activities will be at each workshop. Language translation and other accommodations can be provided if request ahead of time, contact canderson@minneapolisparks.org

At the Kingfield Neighborhood Association Board meeting on February 13, 7 PM at MLK Park, the Park Board will also be present to provide a project update specific to MLK Park and take any questions people have. All park concepts will be posted online after the Jan. 31st workshop, so people will have an opportunity to review those before the  board meeting. If you have questions about the February KFNA Board meeting contact KFNA at info@kingfield.org.