The Kingfield Neighborhood Association is excited to see our neighbors out for the 10th annual Porchfest this Thursday, June 13th from 6:00 to 9:00

The map can be found here.

The Kingfield Neighborhood Association is recruiting Volunteer Board Members

The Kingfield Neighborhood Association (KFNA) is a community-based nonprofit that covers the area of 36^th to 46^thStreet and 35W to the middle of Lyndale Avenue. The mission of the organization is “Serving Kingfield by creating connections, building community, and fostering engagement.”

KFNA has spent over 30 years creating community safety by connecting neighbors to each other, building a thriving small business and nonprofit network where our business owners and nonprofit leaders are valued members of our neighborhood, and problem solving with neighbors by being the bridge to the City of Minneapolis regarding projects, planning, and issues. KFNA has created a series of innovative projects that celebrate our residents and their talents including Porchfest, Empty Bowls, decades of visual art shows, the conceptualization and testing of the first utility box wraps in the City, stormwater management demonstration sites, establishment and care of the Donation Garden at MLK Park and Community Orchard, and over seventy pieces of public art including the Walldogs on Nicollet project.

KFNA is currently recruiting to fill 7 of the 13 Volunteer Board Member Seats.

Consider how you can be part of the Kingfield Neighborhood Association by learning more about the Roles and Responsibilities of the Board, and consider applying for a two year term at the link found here.

View event document here (pdf)

Paint-a-Bowl is a ceramics event held in conjunction with February’s Empty Bowls fundraiser for the food insecure in our community. It’s a no-pressure, easy way to connect with neighbors and express yourself with paint, open to all.

Please join us to Paint-a-Bowl:

Saturday December 2nd 1-4

MLK Park – All invited to paint bowls for the Souper Bowl Sunday Empty Bowls event

Can’t attend this event?

There will be a second Paint-A-Bowl on Sunday 12/10 3:30-6 at Clancey’s on Grand. Please see next week’s Enews for updates.

 

Dear Kingfield Neighbor,

Get Ready for an Exciting Year Ahead with KFNA!

As your fellow Kingfield residents, we’re not just neighbors – we’re passionate volunteers leading the Kingfield Neighborhood Association (KFNA), serving YOU!

Why We’re Here:

•  To discover and support neighborhood projects that matter to you.
•  To foster a close-knit community by connecting with you and others.
•  To turn creative ideas into memorable community events with a dedicated team.

2022-2023: A Year of Triumphs and Challenges! Empty Bowls was a success hosted at Judson Church. Summer 2023 PorchFest went off without a hitch (but with hours of volunteer work.) The Garden Tour returned! And our Pollinator Pathway Project, Sap Tap & Pancake Breakfast and spirited Polling Parties highlighted our unity. We also started bringing in guest speakers to our monthly meetings to keep our neighborhood better informed on city and statewide efforts. However, this work underscored the challenges we face hosting the same events as before, after the City of Minneapolis cut neighborhood funding. Volunteers & Donors made this happen.

Why Should This Matter to You? KFNA does more than just bring us together. We’re at the forefront of:

• Reducing crime and enhancing community safety.
• Being the voice for city departments to communicate vital information.
• Implementing neighborhood projects that benefit us all.

Despite the critical nature of our work and the reliance of our community partners on us, city funding has not returned, and the support of neighbors is more important than ever.

Our Commitment to Kingfield as the KFNA Board, we’re taking bold steps:

• Raising awareness about our community challenges.
• Investing more personal time to offset staff costs.
• Exploring innovative changes, like collaborating with other neighborhood groups, to strengthen our future.

Rest assured, Kingfield’s spirit will continue to thrive, and we’re committed to maintaining the sustainability of our beloved events and addressing emerging community issues.

Make a Difference: Your Support is Key! If you cherish our neighborhood events, advocacy for safety and affordable housing, and value having a dedicated Team working for you, please consider donating to KFNA today. Every contribution, big or small, helps in keeping Kingfield vibrant and connected.

Thank You for Being Part of Our Community!

Warm Regards,

Your 2023-24 KFNA Board of Directors

DONATE HERE: https://www.givemn.org/story/H0pawe

Today’s the Day for Get out the Vote! If you reside in Kingfield, you vote at MLK. As an annual tradition, KFNA will have (3) tents across the park grounds complete with warm beverages, firepits and maybe some treats!. Thanks to all of our supporters for your generous donations for our STOP Paddle, fundraiser. Because of you, we exceeded our goal! So if you’re crossing Nicollet Ave at 41st St., look for one of our Rock Star Volunteers to help you safely to your polling place. Rock the Vote Kingfield!