Resolved to get more politically involved in the new year? The February’s party precinct caucuses are grassroots politics in action, but can often be intimidating to newcomers to the caucus process. KFNA is co-sponsoring a caucus training party on February 1^st at Butter Bakery to demystify the process. The event runs 6:30-9 PM, with training from 7-8 by experienced caucusers and political organizers. We’ll also have food, music, and a chance to meet your neighbors and talk about the upcoming election.

Get local. Be active. Raise your voice (and your hand!) for what you care about!

Questions? Contact KFNA Board Member Dan Myers at .

Organized by: Kingfield Neighborhood Association/Lyndale Neighborhood Association/Bryant Neighborhood Organization

As Kermit crooned, It Ain’t Easy Being Green…always remembering to bring your reusable water bottle with you, arriving at a meeting spotted in sludge and tasting road salt from your morning bike commute, spending the end of every party elbow-deep in the garbage can, sorting out the compostables and recyclables that got tossed in there by accident. 

Because we at KFNA know that many of our neighbors care about the environment, part of our mission for the new year will be trying to shift more attitudes about environmental actions. Ideally, we would give up feeling that green habits are an extra effort and practice them without even thinking about it, essentially developing a greener lifestyle. KFNA will focus on creating change in the areas of home and business composting, waste reduction when hosting outdoor events, increasing pollinator habitat, incentivizing and supporting walking and biking, and more. We welcome you to bring your interests and ideas to the table and to be a part of our team as well!

If you are interested in being part of the green-washing in Kingfield, give us a shout at or 612-823.5980. We will meet the 2nd Monday each month at a rotating location so email us to get on the notification list–or join us at the first 2018 meeting on Feb. 12 at Butter!

FREE & Open to Everyone – Art Workshop at the ColorWheel! 

Paint Bowls with colorful glazes & designs that will later be fired & donated for Our annual “Empty Bowls Fundraiser” (All materials will be provided by Kingfield Neighborhood) = CREATE ART & HELP OTHERS!

At our annual Empty Bowls fundraiser event, Feb 8th, these handmade bowls are filled with fresh soup & bread. Attendees make a donation & leave with the Empty Bowl as a reminder that many of our neighbors are in need of food & housing.

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Attention CERAMIC, POTTERY ARTISTS -Your Handmade Bowls Can Help Fight Hunger & Homelessness! The Kingfield Neighborhood Association is also seeking donations of finished and food safe handmade bowls by local artists for our annual Feb 8th Empty Bowls fundraiser.  Bowl donations can be dropped off anytime before Feb. 1 at ColorWheel Gallery 319 W. 46th Street, Tuesday-Saturday 12-7pm or Sunday 12-4pm. Bowls can be seconds, old-stock, any size is fine but 1-2 cup is preferred. Please call in advance of dropping off a donation (612.823.5693) and be sure to bring your business card & any business flyers to include with your donation. All donations are tax-deductible.
Have questions or need us to pick up a larger donation? Contact Sarah Linnes-Robinson, / 612-791-7081 / www.kingfield.org

*This Years Funds will Benefit Nicollet Square Youth Housing* & Lyndale Community Dinners**!
*Nicollet Square is a partnership between BEACON and YouthLink that provides affordable housing and a supportive environment for young adults (ages 16 – 21) who have experienced homelessness or been in the foster care system. **Lyndale Community Dinners are FREE, healthy, culturally diverse, homecooked dinners served every Wednesday night at Zion Church for whomever wants to show up.

 (in partnership with Lyndale Community Dinner!)
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Mark your calendars for a free community bowl painting event hosted during the Lyndale Community Dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 13th at 6-7:30pm in the Banquet Hall at Zion. You are invited to paint locally handmade bowls being prepared for the annual Kingfield Empty Bowls Event. 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).