Kingfield Neighborhood Association

4-H Open House at MLK Park 2/1/18 at 6pm

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Greetings from Hennepin County 4-H and the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board!

Since November, Hennepin County 4-H Youth Development Program and Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board have hosted 2 open house events to start a 4-H Club at Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center.  We need youth, families, and volunteers to sustain an impactful program!

Please join us for our third and final event of the season on:
Thursday, February 1st, 2018
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center
4055 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55409

Join Hennepin County 4-H and Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center staff in fun activities, learn all about 4-H, and learn about volunteer leadership opportunities that run a successful, impactful youth program in the Kingfield Neighborhood.

This event is open to all youth and adults interested in learning more about 4-H!  Bring the entire family and:

  • Participate in a hands-on activity
  • Meet 4-H and Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Staff
  • Get involved in leadership opportunities to sustain a successful club
  • Make new friends and meet fellow community members

For more information, contact Amy Hughes, 4-H Program Coordinator, at hughe534@umn.edu or 612-596-2134.

Paint-a-Bowl for Empty Bowls Tonight! 12/13/2017

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You are invited to paint locally handmade bowls being prepared for the annual Kingfield Empty Bowls Event. It’s fun (AND FREE)!  Hosted by the Lyndale Community Dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 13th from 6-7:30pm in the Banquet Hall at Zion (128 W 33rd Street). Please bring family and friends for this engaging arts and social justice neighborhood activity! Your handiwork will decorate bowls that will then be glazed and used at the Kingfield Empty Bowls fundraiser coming on Thursday Feb 8, 2018.

And while you are there, enjoy a delicious homemade dinner! The Lyndale Community Dinner is a weekly meal that welcomes neighbors together for a feast of food and friendship. Dinner is prepared by a variety of groups, neighbors and organizations who rotate hosting. The meal is always healthy, creative and delicious… and free (donations are graciously accepted, and help support the weekly dinners).

4-H Youth Development at MLK Park Thursday, 12/7/2017

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The Hennepin County 4-H Youth Development Program is partnering with the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board to kick-off a school-year, community-led 4-H Club hosted at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center in South Minneapolis. They have the strong partnership and staff to oversee it, but now they need YOU, the community, to make it happen:

Join Hennepin County 4-H and MLK Park staff in an open house event to learn all about 4-H, and what it takes from your community to build a successful and impactful program in the Kingfield Neighborhood and beyond.

Thursday, December 7th, 2017
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center
4055 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55409

This event is open to all youth and adults interested in learning more about 4-H! Bring the entire family and:
Participate in WINTER STEM ACTIVITIES
Try ARCHERY
Meet 4-H and Minneapolis Parks and Recreation STAFF
Get involved in LEADERSHIP opportunities to sustain a successful club
Make new friends and meet fellow COMMUNITY MEMBERS

RSVP to the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board’s Activity Search Page, and search “MLK-4H OPEN HOUSE.”  https://apm.activecommunities.com/minneapolisparks/Activity_Search

For more information, contact Amy Hughes, 4-H Program Coordinator, at hughe534@umn.edu or 612-596-2134.

And mark your calendars for the next open house event on February 1st, 2018.

Like @HennepinCounty4H on Facebook!

Annual Community Bon(ding) Fire 2017

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Join your neighbors for the annual fall community bonfire at Martin Luther King Park on Friday, October 13th, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. We’ll have hot cider and s’mores, a story-teller and fire breathers after sun down! Bring a friend and a lawn chair–it’s free, and all ages are welcome!

Hosted by KFNA and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

Seeking Volunteer Reading Partners at local schools

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Looking for a volunteer opportunity this school year? Reading Partners Twin Cities is seeking volunteer tutors for 13 schools in Minneapolis-St. Paul.  Our volunteers make a lifelong impact on a child who struggles with reading.  Sign up for the 2017-18 school year today!

– Give as little as one hour a week (we welcome more, if you are able)!

– Tutoring takes place Monday-Thursday during school hours (8:30am-3pm). After school hours available at certain schools.

– Follow a highly effective, structured and easy-to-use curriculum.

– No formal teaching experience is required.  Volunteers must be 14 or older.

Sign up here, or contact Kelly Rynda, Volunteer Coordinator, at kelly.rynda@readingpartners.org or (651) 362-0430 for more information.

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Kingfield Empty Bowls Sponsors

Artists:

  • Continental Clay Company
  • Uptown Clay
  • Color Wheel Gallery
  • Augsburg University
  • UM College of Liberal Arts
  • Fired Up Studios
  • South High School
  • FAIR School DT
  • Roosevelt High School
  • St Paul Academy
  • Breck School
  • Youth Farm
  • Northern Clay Center
  • Edina Art Center

Nourishment:

  • Harriet's Inn
  • Baker's Field Flour and Bread
  • Patisserie 46
  • Five Watt Coffee
  • Nighthawks
  • The Lowbrow
  • Cafe Ena
  • Rincon 38
  • Blackbird
  • Butter Bakery Cafe
  • Royal Grounds
  • La Fresca
  • Victor's 1959 Cafe
  • Pat's Tap

KFNA Business Sponsors

  • Nicollet Ace Hardware
  • Novak Painting and Decorating
  • Beacon Interfaith
  • GeeTeez
  • The Lowbrow