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Reminder for Tonight: Taking the MLK Park Master Plan into Action,Discussion at the KFNA Board Meeting

February 8, 2023 By Sarah

Wednesday February 8, 7-9 PM

Judson Church Basement, 4101 Harriet

Join MPRB Planner Colleen O’Dell at the February KFNA meeting to review the approved MLK Park Master Plan, and to discuss how KFNA can move one or two items into action in the coming year. The approved plan can be viewed here; simply scroll down to the second park in this packet.  Following the presentation, the KFNA Board will discuss the community engagement process they will use to solicit feedback from MLK Park stakeholders and draft a timeline for this engagement.

Masks are optional due to low COVID transmission rates in the County right now. This portion of the meeting will be recorded for those that are unable to attend. We will also attempt to set up a Zoom link but find the space is challenging to do so in, so contact to get the link and know that if the connection fails, a link to the recording will be sent to you following the conversation.

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Taking the MLK Park Master Plan into Action: Conversation at the KFNA Board Meeting,

January 31, 2023 By Sarah

Wednesday February 8, 7-9 PM

Judson Church Basement, 4101 Harriet

Join MPRB Planner Colleen O’Dell at the February KFNA meeting to review the approved MLK Park Master Plan, and to discuss how KFNA can move one or two items into action in the coming year. The approved plan can be viewed here; simply scroll down to the second park in this packet.  Following the presentation, the KFNA Board will discuss the community engagement process they will use to solicit feedback from MLK Park stakeholders and draft a timeline for this engagement.

We expect that masks will be required at this meeting due to the current COVID rates in Hennepin County; please plan to bring your own. This portion of the meeting will be recorded for those that are unable to attend. We will also attempt to set up a Zoom link but find the space is challenging to do so in, so contact to get the link and know that if the connection fails, a link to the recording will be sent to you following the conversation.

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Filed Under: board, Communication, Equity & Outreach, Gardens and Greening, health and wellness, Minneapolis Park and Rec, mlk park, Nonprofit, Youth and Family

Bodyshaping 55+ offered at MLK Park

January 30, 2023 By Sarah

Tuesdays, Feb 7 – Mar 21

9:00 – 10:15 AM at Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center

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Enjoy a high-energy workout with fun and lively music. Bodyshaping is a system of strength training and flexibility exercises that combines the best elements of free weights and yoga. Use of your own exercise/yoga mat and 2 sets of hand weights of different weights suggested.

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Kingfield’s MLK Park Welcomes a New Director in 2023

January 10, 2023 By Sarah

Thank you Peter, for your 8 years of soccer, syruping, and service!

Peter Jaeger has been the MLK Park Director for the past eight years and will be moving into a new position with the Mpls Parks as a city-wide program lead with a focus on nature based pillar programs and working out of Lake Nokomis Park.  Peter states, “I will miss MLK Park more than most could realize,  the beautiful facility, outdoor grounds and especially the community and park participants that support the park and all of its programs.”

Aaron Flanders is  a lifelong Minneapolis resident born, raised, and currently living in the Longfellow neighborhood.  I grew up in the Park system beginning tball at Longfellow Park at the age of 4.  Aaron says, “I love that in my job I get to give back to youth and residents by providing the same wonderful experiences I had as a child.  I am looking forward to meeting new and wonderful people with my new assignment as Recreation Supervisor at Martin Luther King Jr. Park.”

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Celebrate Martin Luther King Day!

January 10, 2023 By Sarah

Events:
a. On SUNDAY January 15, a Dawn Reading of the “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 7-8:15 AM, 41st & Nicollet in MLK Park (at the freedom Form Sculpture)
b. On MONDAY January 16, the Annual Park Board Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at MLK Park, 6:30-8 PM, 4055 Nicollet
As part of the evening celebration, the13th Annual Feeding the Dream Food Drive will be in progress. People are encouraged to drop off non-perishable food items at their local MPRB Recreation Center through January 16. This year, all donations will go to YouthLink.
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate. Refreshments will be available following the program.

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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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Thank you to @kyatchi for donating Beef Chili to t Thank you to @kyatchi for donating Beef Chili to the Empty Bowls event. Join KFNA on February 12th at Judson Church for Empty Bowls. Donate and enjoy handmade pottery and delicious soup from local restaurants! Proceeds benefit Nicollet Square, a project of Beacon Interfaith Housing. 
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Thank you to @enalatinfusioncuisine for donating s Thank you to @enalatinfusioncuisine for donating soup for Empty Bowls. Cafe Ena has been a long time supporter and this year they will be supplying Sweet Potato and Poblano soup! Join KFNA on February 12th at Judson Church for Empty Bowls
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