1. Kingfield Neighborhood Association Meetings—Neighbors Are Always Welcome to Attend!

1. KFNA Board Meeting, Wednesday November 10, 7-9 PM, Zoom
2. KFNA Redevelopment Committee Meeting, Wednesday November 17, 7-8:30 PM (Location TBD: potentially in-person or Zoom depending on attendees comfort ... SO if you want to attend contact KFNA, put ‘KFNA Redevelopment Meeting’ in the subject line, and tell us if you prefer in-person or virtual!)
3. Thanks to ALL the Neighbors that Voted last week (AND joined this free weekly Kingfield eNews list AND took the Kingfield Community Survey!)

2. Taking Care of All Our Community

1. Building Bridges/Breaking Bread guided by Marnita’s Table on Zoom! “Our Future: Looking Forward” on Thursday November 18, 6:00-8:30 PM
2. Did you Know We are Still in a Pandemic? We are once again sending Waves of Thanks to our Healthcare Workers is BACK, thanking healthcare for their 21 months of being on the frontlines! Free postcards (provided by KFNA), written by you (the community!) and delivered by KFNA to local hospitals!

3. Connecting Families

1. South Minneapolis 4-H is Regrouping Virtually to Plan for 2022!
2. MLK Park Activities during Thanksgiving Break

Questions about the content of this eNews? Contact KFNA Executive Director Sarah Linnes-Robinson

1a) KFNA Board Meeting

Wednesday, November 10th, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

On Zoom

Community Forum is the chance for any resident or property owner to bring their question or concern to the KFNA Board. This month there will also be a presentation form the City about changes to the 40th Street Greenway bike route, and KFNA will also be discussing outreach plans for building community this winter.

1b) Kingfield Redevelopment Meeting

Thursday, Nov 17th, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location TBD, possibly in person or via Zoom depending on attendees preference (which means you need to let us know if you want to attend!)

Interested in Development of building, homes, roads, and public spaces in Kingfield? Join the KFNA November Redevelopment committee meeting!

We are pulling community members together to do a review of projects this past year, and start a list of projects expected or hoped for in 2022. This may include:

• the 40th street bikeway,
• brainstorm on park dedication fees,
• a gateway at the 40th street pedestrian bridge,
• Kmart planning,
• Creating a development scorecard and education about affordable housing, as well as
• tracking our current development projects and doing year-end outreach to developers.

We are hoping YOU can join us for a wrap-up and a planning session! Contact info@kingfield.org if you want to join the conversation.

1c) It was GREAT to see so many neighbors voting last week!

If you missed talking to KFNA at MLK Park and want to share your hopes, concerns, or ideas, feel free to reach out to us and tell us what you are thinking! You can do this through the Kingfield Community Survey, by attending a KFNA Board meeting (see item #1a above!), or by contacting us directly at info@kingfield.org or 612-823-5980.

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2a) Kingfield is Invited to Engage in a Community-Healing Centered Dialogue Regarding our Communities' Shared Future

Facilitated by Marnita's Table and Hosted by Ward 8 in the 2nd of two Zoom Sessions:

Thursday, November 18th, 6:00 PM -8:30 PM

Reserve your spot by filling out the RSVP link!

Discuss our neighborhood's important history, reckon with persistent and historical trauma, and discuss the future of this area. All participants will receive either a gift card to Marnita's Table or a free meal for participating!

Join your neighbors at two Building Bridges, Breaking Bread events for a dinner and conversation as we discuss our unique history and shared future - where all members of the community belong.

• Our History: Looking Back
  Tuesday, October 26th 6:00-8:30 p.m.
  Together we’ll learn about our neighborhoods’ important history, honoring the stories of those who came before us.
• Our Healing: Looking Forward
  Thursday, November 18th 6:00-8:30 p.m.
  As we reckon with historic and persistent trauma, on this day we’ll center culturally appropriate community healing.

Yes! These events are free.
Yes! People of all ages are welcome.
Yes! A meal or gift card is available for participating.
Yes! We will help you get connected.

Reach out with any questions by emailing sammie@marnitastable.org or leave a voicemail at 612.928.7744.

Please remember to Reserve your spot by filling out the RSVP link!

2b) Did you Know We are Still in a Pandemic? We are once again sending Waves of Thanks to our Healthcare Workers is BACK, thanking healthcare for their 21 months of being on the frontlines!

‘Waves of Thankfulness' is a FREE postcard campaign brought back this Thanksgiving to flood the local hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics with THANKS...simply to thank each and every worker for their part in keeping our community healthy this year. You can send your own postcard to any clinic or healthcare worker you know, or pick up one of ours from a local coffee shop, attach a message of hope and care, and leave it in the drop box, and we will deliver them to local sites for you! If sending your own cards please include the words: “‘Waves of Thankfulness’, a project of the Kingfield Neighborhood Association. www.kingfield.org”

Cards are available at two local sites:

Butter Bakery Café (37th & Nicollet)

ColorWheel Gallery (46th & Nicollet)

Royal Grounds (42nd & Grand)

Pick up cards at either one, and return to either one if you would like KFNA to deliver them! All 8 artist-designed cards will be available. Take a few of your favorite designs and write a personal note, thanking the nurses, lab techs, ER staff, home healthcare workers, hospital custodians, and all their colleagues for the long hours and hard work they have put in this past 21 months to help keep us all safe and healthy.

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3a) Hennepin County 4-H Family Gathering

Thursday, November 11th, 7:00 PM -8:00 PM

On Zoom - Register Here!

Hennepin County 4-H is looking to re-establish a 4-H club presence in the South Minneapolis area! Due to pandemic-related facility constraints and volunteer leadership transitions, the 4-H club presence in South Minneapolis needs some TLC! Join us for a family gathering and brainstorming event.

Please join us for our first virtual family gathering on Thursday, November 11th from 7:00-8:00 PM. Meet with 4-H staff and fellow South Minneapolis families to learn all about 4-H, and what it takes to sustain a 4-H program in your area! Youth and adults will participate together in a fun, brief, 4-H activity with staff, and spend time discussing what it takes to continue a volunteer-led 4-H club.

This effort seeks at least 2 adults (ages 19+) to be 4-H club leaders who will facilitate a club experience (in-person, virtual, or hybrid) between fall 2021 to spring 2022. Volunteers are supported by 4-H staff throughout the year. The minimum commitment averages to about 4 hours per month (2 hours planning, 2 hours in delivery at club gatherings). We absolutely welcome shared leadership across families as well to alleviate busy schedules and uplift leadership when timing and skills best align.

Hennepin County 4-H is a youth development organization for youth from kindergarten through one year after high school. Youth can participate in short-term activities such as summer day camps, or long-term clubs where groups meet regularly to work on projects, perform community service, and develop leadership skills. 4-H offers activities in many project areas including STEM, leadership and citizenship, healthy living, animal science, and much more.

3b) MLK Park Thanksgiving Break Activities

Closed Thursday November 25th

Open Gym Times: All Ages
Wednesday/ Friday 11/24 & 11/26
12:30-4:30pm

Nite Owlz (Teen Night): AN# 117596
Friday Nov 26th 5:00-8:00pm
Ages 12-17: Free

Teen Wheel Throwing Ceramics:: AN# 122639
Friday Nov 26th 5:00-8:00pm
Ages 12-17: Free

Friday Youthline Movie & Game Night:: AN# 117607
Friday Nov 26th 5:30-7:30pm
Ages 11-17: Free

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