Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Looking Forward to Kingfield Empty Bowls? Join the Planning Team!

This is the 1st Planning Meeting for KEB 2017 !

Kingfield Empty Bowls 2017 will be here before we know it, and we are looking for volunteers to help create another wonderful experience. Please let us know if you would like to be part of the team that helps host an event that celebrates our community and supports residents and programming at Nicollet Square, a project of Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative that provides a safe, affordable, and supportive Kingfield housing option for youth who have experienced long-term homelessness or have been in the foster care system. [Read more…]

KFNA Board Meeting: Connecting to Our Community Policing Team

Meet Our New 5th Precinct Inspector Kathy Waite & See Kingfield 3rd Quarter Crime Stats from CCP Safe Office Jennifer Waisanen

There has been a lot of chatter on the various neighborhood social media sites about local crimes, perceived or real crime increases, working together to combat crime, etc. Come get the info first hand at the KFNA Board meeting this Wednesday and let’s decide how to approach this together.

If you have questions or cannot attend the meeting but want to be kept informed of next steps contact to be added to Kingfield’s Crime and Safety list, or to find out who your block leader is, or to find out how to be trained as a block leader for your street!

Want to Help Get Out the Vote? Voter Registration Doorknocking 10/13/16

This doorknocking date will be led by Luz Francisco, City Specialist with Election and Voter Services, and will focus on the area of East 38th Street on Thursday October 13, 5-7 PM and will be conducted in both Spanish and English.

Does door knocking help?  Yes!  In a recent 2-hour doorknock date coordinated by KFNA and the City of Minneapolis Election and Voter Services Department we knocked 250 doors, completed 2 Voter Registrations and 7 Pledge Cards, and recruited 4 Election Judges!

How do I sign up to door knock on this date?  You can directly contact Luz, who will give you information on where the group will gather:   OR you can sign up at the Kingfield Farmers’ Market this Sunday October 9 at the KFNA Table!  there will be a clipboard to enter your contact info on and we will contact you and let you know the details and gathering place for the 13th.

Voter Registration and Voting Questions Answered

at the KFNA Table in the Market!

Senate District 62 covers the heart of South Minneapolis. DFL values are progressive– they care about our community and we take action to effect change that benefits everyone. Volunteers will be available at the KFNA table at the market for voter questions and registration. (www.facebook.com/SD62DFL/)

PLUS at the table you can sign-up to doorknock people to directly register ALL neighbors to vote, as well as recruit Election Judges! In a recent 2-hour doorknock date coordinated by KFNA and the City of Minneapolis Election and Voter Services Department we knocked 250 doors, completed 2 Voter Registrations and 7 Pledge Cards, and recruited 4 Election Judges! The next doorknocking date will be led by Luz Francisco, City Specialist with Election and Voter Services, and will focus on the area of East 38th Street on Thursday October 13, 5-7 PM and will be conducted in both Spanish and English.

Can’t attend the market but want to do your part to increase voter turnout by doorknocking? Have other questions? Contact 

Kingfield Community: Our Outdoor Oven Opening Celebration!

Kingfield’s Pleasant Community Garden is located adjacent to  the Center for Performing Arts, 3754 Pleasant Ave. S.

The oven will be hot (literally 800 degrees of hot!) and we will be baking pizza for neighbors to sample. Wander on down and enjoy a slice at this first official oven event! Enjoy live music by Cotton Robinson from 6:30-7:30 followed by the soulful disc spinning of Eric, a guy with a traveling turntable and a record collection that just won’t quit!

Bring your own lawn chair or picnic blanket. Also feel free to pack your own reusable plate, utensils, and beverage, or we will have compostable tableware for those who need it.

This is a No Cost event–free will donations will be accepted.

More details and photos here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1779751678970132/ [Read more…]