Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Rise and Remember: George Floyd Memorial Global Celebration

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The George Floyd Global Memorial and the community at George Floyd Square will host a celebration at 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis, MN on May 25, 2021 from 1-9pm to commemorate the 1st Anniversary of the death of George Floyd and the community that emerged in the wake of the tragedy. The free event centers the family and friends of George “Perry” Floyd Jr., Minnesota families impacted by injustice, and the people who’ve preserved the Memorial for 12 months.

1 pm: Community Art + Healing Space + Open Mic + Food + Children’s area

6 pm: Concert Honoring Families of Injustice and Loss featuring Grammy Award-winning Sounds of Blackness with Special Guests

8pm: Candlelight in George Floyd Square

Temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying households

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To help families and households afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program is temporarily discounting monthly broadband bills for qualifying households. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms and everything we need the internet for.

If your household is eligible, you can receive:

  • Up to a $50/month discount on your broadband service and associated equipment rentals.
  • A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50).

Apply now for the Federal Communications Commission Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. The program will end when the fund runs out of money or six months after the Department of Health and Human Services declares an end to the COVID-19 health emergency, whichever is sooner.

An Ask From Our Friends at Beacon (aka Nicollet Square!) To Act Today & Support Affordable Housing

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Hello Kingfield Friends!

I want to let you know of an opportunity to impact housing policy in the Minneapolis in a really simple way. This is the time of year when the city is looking at the way they prioritize funding in the Affordable Housing Trust Fund – last year one of our developments for families coming from homelessness was not funded, and this opened our eyes to the hard choices they are making. We ultimately want to see them use the dollars they have to invest a LOT more in housing at the lowest income levels. We think they need to start by making that a more explicit goal.

I thought of you all of course because Kingfield is so proactive about looking for deeply affordable development! It would mean a lot for the city to also be hearing from you. Please take 5 min to send in letters through Friday April 30th following the simple instructions below.

THE ACTION!

The City of Minneapolis has published proposed guidelines for the next round of funding through the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. They are receiving comments from Minneapolis residents through the end of the month. This is our chance to make a smoother path for housing that will be truly affordable for residents with low incomes!

  1. If you’d like to read Beacon’s full letter and comments find it here.
  2. Write your own email or letter using the template below. We’re asking residents of the City of Minneapolis to send these messages, and to include your councilmember when you do. You do not need to repeat the long and detailed comments we are sending in – the main point is for the city to hear your agreement that resources should first be targeted for households with the lowest incomes. Remind them – this program can do so much more to address homelessness and racial disparities!
  3. Email your letter to: carrie.goldberg​@minneapolismn.​gov and copy to egoldthwaitefri​es@beaconinterf​aith.org and your City Council member. Look your councilmember up and find their email address here.

Little Kickers Kids Soccer Program

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Fun Soccer Games Program for Young Children – Ages 4-8

Located at MLK Park, in the field near Nicollet Ave. & 42nd Street
Wednesdays: starting June 23 and continuing through August 18, 6:15-7:30 PM

$20 a season for Minneapolis residents

Register here!

Contact  or call 612-370-4908 for assistance.

The Little Kickers Program uses “teaching-games” led by 2-3 trained, volunteer parent-coaches to small groups of kids divided by age: 4-year-olds, 5-6 year-olds, and 7-8 year-olds. The games are about teaching skills and behaviors core to soccer, but the games are generally not soccer games. We also don’t do “drills”, we don’t form organized teams for the summer, and parents don’t commit to being team soccer coaches for the entire summer. Parent coaches don’t need to be athletes, nor need to have experience playing organized soccer. The program is designed around soccer basics and soccer balls, and lots of action. The highest priority of the program, however, is that the kids have fun and want to come back the next week, enthusiastically, to play the games with soccer balls again.

Besides registering your children, we are also seeking additional “official” parent coaches. We will provide training in June at a two-hour workshop from a college-level soccer coach who actually uses these games in their professional roles.

Interested? Send an email to Michael Vanderford, at .

 

Actions to Promote Peace: Practice Safe Protesting

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Many gatherings, protests, and events will be happening in the coming days. It is important for you to particpate in these actions of protest, healing and support. However, it is important to particpate in ways that keep your own body safe, and protect the safety of others with whom you are gathering.

Please follow these Safe Protest Practices:

  • attend with a friend and designate a meeting place if you get separated,
  • let another friend or your family know where you are going,
  • write your name and number and an emergency contact’s name and number on your arm.
  • bring your fully charged cell phone and a mobile charger,
  • wear a good quality face mask and consider bringing safety goggles,
  • bring drinking water and a snack,
  • strip down your wallet but include your ID and a small amount of cash,
  • pack a basic first aid kit for your use, and also to assist others.

Stay aware of your surroundings and have an exit strategy. And above all else know your rights and be prepared to state them loudly and calmly. 

Kingfield Restaurants

currently open for take-out
(more info available here)

  • Tap Society
  • Sunstreet Breads
  • Royal Grounds
  • Rincon 38
  • Revival
  • Patisserie 46
  • Nighthawks
  • The Lowbrow
  • Hola Arepa
  • Grand Cafe
  • Good Times Pizza
  • Five Watt Coffee
  • Young Man
  • Dave The Pie Guy
  • Curran's
  • Cocina Latina
  • Cafe Ena
  • Butter Bakery Cafe
  • Boludo Empanadas
  • Apoy