Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Arbor Day Celebration 2018

Come celebrate Arbor Day with tree planting, a 5k-run put on by Minnesota Brewery Running Series, delicious brews, and live music! Come climb a tree, plant a tree, and have fun! 

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Run for Beer!

  • The 5k byMinnesota Brewery Running Series starts at 6:00 PM at the Main Stage in MLK Park. Register here to Run for Beer! https://www.eventsprout.com/event/arborday. 100% of all registration fees go directly to Brewing a Better Forest, a non-profit dedicated to planting trees in support of greener parks & streets in Minneapolis. Your registration includes the fun-run which weaves around the park and surrounding neighborhoods, swag/give-aways, 1 free local craft beer at the finish line, and access to all the event festivities including tree planting, tree climbing, games & activities, as well as local to food trucks & the beer garden!

Plant a Community Orchard (and 100 other trees too!)

  • There will be four time slots for Tree Planting (4:30, 5:00, 5:30, 6:00) with arborists. Come down to the park starting at 4:00pm and sign up for your time slot!

Volunteers are what Make Kingfield Great!

  • It takes a community to put on an event of this size! Volunteers are needed to scoop ice cream, sell tickets, monitor compost and recycling, wrangle beer, etc. Please consider lending a hand Volunteer sign-up here!

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Starter to Finish: Two Day Bakers Class

Led by Baker’s Field Flour and Bread at their mill, baked at the Kingfield Outdoor Oven!

Register and get more details on Baker’s Field Flour & Bread’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/823722391146336/

Cost is $150.

A 2 day class on baking naturally leavened bread from start to finish – learning the how’s and why’s of milling our own flour through the processes of mixing, shaping and baking. Day 1 will be at the wholesale production facility of Baker’s Field Flour & Bread in Food Building while Day 2 will be at the Kingfield Neighborhood Outdoor Oven (Behind the Center for Performing Arts at 3754 Pleasant Ave). [Read more…]

Earth Day at the Kingfield Outdoor Oven

Celebrate Earth Day with a community pizza event around the Outdoor Oven! Pizzas in all shades of green will be created for your dining pleasure! Kingfield community pizza events operate on a donation basis, with a suggested contribution of at least $10 per person/ $5 children to help offset the cost of lighting the oven and purchasing ingredients. Children are welcome with an adult. Walk-ups are welcome too, depending on pre-registration numbers; each event can serve approximately 100 people. Register to attend and make your donation in advance! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-at-the-kingfield-outdoor-oven-tickets-45037467277

Feel free to pack your own reusable plate, utensils, and beverage or we will have compostable wear on site for those that need it. Seating is limited; please bring a picnic blanket or folding chair too!

35W@94 Project Open House and Q & A

Representatives of the 35W@94 project will host an Open House on Wednesday April 11, 6:30-7:00 PM, followed by a brief presentation allowing time for Q &A from 7:00-7:30 PM. This will be held in the multipurpose room at MLK Park. Rick Krueser with the City of Minneapolis Public Works, Erik Baxstrom with MnDOT Communications, and Tom Holmes with the 35W@94 Public Information Team will be available to answer your questions.

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2018 Kingfield Community Yard Sale Extravaganza!

The map is ready! Shop Saturday May 19 in Kingfield!

 

The 20th Annual Kingfield Community Garage Yard Rummage Sale Extravaganza will be held on Saturday, May 19th, 2018, from 9 AM to 2 PM. If you would like to have a garage, rummage or yard sale on that date, please let us know by sending your name and the address of your sale to before 7 PM on Tuesday, May 15th.

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