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Longfellow Nokomis Your community Messeng newspaper since 1982 June 2014 • Vol. 30 No. 4 www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com 21,000 Circulation Local restaurateur mixes philosophy, food, and sustainability

By JAN WILLMS all part of a vision he has had mals such as fish in tanks) with When you sit down to enjoy since opening his restaurant in hydroponics (cultivating plants in a meal made from a Bangladesh 2008. Following the mission of water) in a symbiotic environ- family recipe at Gandhi Mahal Mohandas Gandhi, the world- ment. In an aquaponic system, (3009 27th Ave. S.) you can taste renowned promoter of peace for water from an aquaculture system the freshness of the vegetables whom the restaurant is named, is fed to a hydroponic system you are eating. Islam strives to “be the change where the by-products are broken That’s because those vegeta- you want to see in the world.” down by nitrogen-fixing bacteria bles have been grown in a com- The aquaponic sustainability into nitrates and nitrites, which munity garden and brought di- system he is practicing has been are utilized by the plants as nutri- rectly to the restaurant. And this the result of conversations and a ents. The water is then recirculat- year for the first time, plants were study completed in 2012 by ed back to the aquaculture system. started in aquaponic gardens in Urban Nile Systems. Cumin, onions, mustard, let- the basement, to be transplanted Aquaponics is a food pro- tuce, spinach, cilantro, chilies and outside later. duction system that combines tomatoes are growing under artifi- For owner Ruhel Islam, it is aquaculture (raising aquatic ani- cial light in the basement of Gandhi Mahal. Planted in April, they are already several inches tall. Islam has fish tanks ready to raise tilapia for his menu, and the water from those tanks will be put back on the plants. “Anything you do takes time,” Islam said. He started growing vegetables in Minneha- ha Community Gardens in 2009. Then he hosted Julia Nerbonne, Ruhel Islam is the owner of Gandhi Mahal, 3009 27th Ave. S., a restau- the environmental sustainability rant with a focus on Bangladesh cuisine. Islam based his life and his busi- program director with Higher ness on the mission of Mohandas Gandhi, the world-renowned promoter of Education Consortium for peace for whom the restaurant is named: to “be the change you want to see Urban Affairs (HECUA) at his in the world.” (Photo by Jan Willms) village home in Bangladesh. HECUA provides community- other vegetables in 2012. er,” Islam said. “They harvest and based off-campus study for stu- “We raised $10,000 for our bring the vegetables here; we dents and partnered with Islam HECUA project on Kickstarter,” weigh the vegetables and keep a to expand his gardening. The Islam said. By last year, the restau- record of the soil and seed used For several years, Gandhi Mahal has used fresh vegetables grown in area gar- pilot project was a 60’x20’ plot rant had over 5,000 pounds of and give them a check back.” dens. This year, for the first time, plants were started in aquaponic gardens in on Hiawatha in which he grew vegetables from 12 gardens. the basement, to be transplanted outside later. (Photo by Jan Willms) squash, beans, chili peppers and “Every garden has a manag- Continued on page 16 Living deliberately on a boat Inspired by Thoreau, Ericsson family is ready to sail away on a catamaran they’ve spent the last seven years building by TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN INSPIRED BY THOREAU tion of material possessions that What can you build with don’t improve happiness. He 150 gallons of epoxy, 700 It was after reading “Sensible didn’t want to spend his time pounds of fiberglass, some ma- Cruising: The Thoreau Ap- going from day to day working rine plywood and Corecell™ ma- proach” by Don Casey and Lew and buying and working and rine foam? Hackler, that Jeff, who has been buying. He wanted to see his son A catamaran. sailing since he was a boy, told more. He didn’t want to miss out What can you do with such a Heather, “This is what we should on his own life, just for the secu- boat? be doing.” rity of a safe life. “My feelings are Sail the world and live delib- While it seemed to her that stated more eloquently by Thore- erately, the sort of life that Henry he’d made the decision au, ‘and not, when I came to die, David Thoreau would be pleased overnight, for him sailing was the discover that I had not lived,’” with. answer to a larger question he’d said Jeff. Ten-year old Ethan, Heather and Jeff Ilse are all looking forward to spending That’s precisely what Jeff and been asking for years about the more time outside when they move onto their 34-foot catamaran and sail the life he wanted to lead. world. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen) Heather Ilse of Ericsson intend to LOOKING FORWARD TO... do with their 10-year-old son He was tired of sailing only Ethan. Sometime this summer, on the weekend, rushing to get to Jeff, a software designer at time there. being more connected to natural their seven-year boat-building a beautiful place, spending only Four51, can’t wait to spend so Ethan, who will continue to cycles and rhythms. They’ll be project will end and they will sail a few days there and then rush- much time outdoors. Ask him be homeschooled, thinks it’ll be able to spend time in the wilder- away on the Meadowhawk, living ing back home. He wanted to be what he’s most looking forward pretty cool to be both outside ness and also cities. “I like that a life inspired by the author of able to enjoy the journey. He to and he’ll tell you he wants to and at home at the same time. “Walden.” wanted to stop chasing a collec- find beautiful places and spend Heather is excited about Continued on page 7 first step of encouraging kids to Reader asks if walk to their neighborhood Letters to the Editor schools? Instead of a Walking over-protection School Bus organized and led by parents, send your kid out to stifles creativity schools, Hiawatha-Howe, San- mained fairly steady since the walk with a friend or neighbor ford, and other neighborhood in- 1970s, and abduction by 1885 University Ave. from his school. Pretty soon we stitutions are experiencing a virtu- strangers was as rare then as it is St. Paul, MN 55104 To the Editor, could be seeing groups of ele- al renaissance. The energy is pal- now. What’s been lost is creativi- mentary students out there every 651-645-7045 pable, from Parka to Sea Salt. ty, passion, and courage. Now a If you live near Hiawatha School morning, not just on PTO-desig- Yet, from asking around at countermovement is arising, Publishers: in Longfellow, you might have nated Fridays in the spring. school, we’ve learned that there is based on mounting evidence that Calvin deRuyter, Tim Nelson heard some unusual sounds on Today we let our daughter just one second grader who walks today’s parenting norms do chil- Friday mornings. That’s what hap- ride around the block to a Managing Editor: without supervision to Hiawatha. dren more harm than good. pened to me one Friday as I was friend’s house by herself. Her ex- Calvin deRuyter We live one block away - and There’s plenty of anecdotal getting my 1st grader ready for pression when she came back across one street - from Hiawatha evidence against how the Millen- Advertising: school. We peeked outside and into the house after putting her School. There aren’t any crossing nials have been raised, from Denis Woulfe - 651-917-4183 saw a group of elementary aged bike away said it all to us. Rosy- guards any more since the 5th stories of over-scheduled child- Production/Illustrations: kids trotting past the house with cheeked, slightly damp from the graders were moved to the re- hoods to parents marching into two adults in tow. They were peers drizzle outside, breathless and Bob Wasiluk opened Howe building. But there professor’s offices to protest their happy, she described the whole of my daughter, heading to school is a protected crosswalk which students’ grades. Most of the Contributing Writers: adventure to us at the dinner via the “Walking School Bus,” a was installed a couple of years Longfellow parents that I know Iric Nathanson, Jane McClure, table. Her little brother was im- term that was new to me. When I ago, as well as a stoplight. When I aren’t interested in producing Tesha M. Christensen, Sherri Moore, pressed. She was empowered. Googled it I learned that a Walk- asked our principal at the begin- adults that can’t leave the nest. So Jan Willms, Jill Boogren, ing School Bus is a “safe and fun” Reason enough for me. Matthew Davis ning of the year about the avail- why can’t we agree to make this a “creative solution” to the obesity ability of crossing guards, she Free-Range neighborhood for our Now, communicate with the epidemic, and that the suggested said it could be arranged if there children and take the important - Rena Kraut Longfellow/Nokomis ratio of adults to children is 1:6, was a demand for it. Nine Messenger electronically! although “if the children are age months later, there clearly isn’t, Now it’s easier than ever to keep in touch 10 or older, fewer adults may be because here we all are, accompa- Stay on top of local events by visiting with the Messenger. 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Check heading to their neighborhood out Hanna Rosin’s cover article, The Longfellow/Nokomis Messenger is school makes everyone feel good. “The Over-Protected Kid,” in a monthly community publication in But this hits on an issue that I’ve the Longfellow and Nokomis areas of April’s The Atlantic. I have been Minneapolis, owned and operated by been stewing about for years: why obsessed with this topic for years, deRuyter-Nelson Publications, Inc. All aren’t we letting our children and the article just added fuel to correspondence should be sent to the walk to school? Our neighbor- the fire. You can read it online, Messenger, 1885 University Ave., #110, hood, and Hiawatha-Howe St. Paul, MN 55104. Editorial and adver- but here’s a teaser: tising offices can be reached at 651-645- school, are two of the biggest suc- In the past generation, the 7045. Our fax number is 651-645-4780. cess stories in Minneapolis. 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Page 2 June 2014 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com Longfellow Station now in full gear From ambitious vision in 2006, through major downsizings and recession, building is now 70% occupied

By JAN WILLMS and snacks,” she added. properties for 14 years before Although Longfellow Sta- Longfellow Station has a fit- coming here,” Volker said. She tion’s original ambitious plans ness room, and soon instructors said Sherman Associates wanted have decreased from its begin- in Pilates and yoga will be offer- to bring creativity to the building nings in 2006, the residential and ing lessons. A personal trainer and make it something different. commercial complex at 3845 Hi- will also be on hand. The empty lot north of the awatha Ave. S. is bustling with ac- “We are working to get an ex- building is where the commercial tivity as its apartments fill with ecutive chef who could possibly businesses are planned. residents. offer cooking classes in the com- “The commercial enterprise Initially, developer Dale Joel munity room,” Volker said. “And is in process, and in the works,” sought to create a 2,000-unit we may have local artists provid- Volker stated. “There are different apartment building as well as ing drawing and instructional art kinds of businesses being consid- commercial businesses on a classes.” ered—possibly a grocery, fitness three-block stretch that used to Near the heated garages, center, restaurants, maybe a cof- house the Pillsbury grain eleva- which offer one vehicle space per fee shop.” tors. He foresaw “transit-oriented tenant, are a bike repair room She said rooftop planting on development” at the site, close to and a pet care area. Tools and a the apartment building has been the Hiawatha Light Rail Transit. washing area are provided for applied for, but she is not sure As time went on, the project was bikers, and a dog run and wash- just what step that process is in. scaled back to cover one partial ing area are provided for pet own- Although the Longfellow Sta- block with 300 housing units. The lobby at Longfellow Station, a 180 unit apartment complex at 3845 ers. tion has taken a while to develop, However, as real estate Hiawatha Ave. S. Units started being leased at the end of November 2013 “All units have their own Volker said there have not been crashed in 2008 and Joel’s fund- and are now about 70 percent occupied. (Photo by Jan Willms) washers and dryers,” Volker con- that many obstacles or challenges ing dried up, the project went on tinued, “and their own furnaces that she is aware of, once the hold until Sherman Associates tax credit units and 20 percent are of this year. as well.” She said units on the building process actually started. took over and closed on the market-rate. Units started being leased at 2nd and 4th floors feature dark “There has been a lot of in- $28.5 million Longfellow Station “Construction of the build- the end of November 2013 and cabinets with light countertops; terest in Longfellow Station from in late August of 2012. ing took about 14 months,” said are now about 70 percent occu- the 3rd and 5th floors have light people wanting to live here,” she The building now has 180 Raychel Volker, who has been the pied, according to Volker. cabinets and dark countertops. said. “It’s a growing and evolving units. Eighty percent of them are property manager since January Longfellow Station features “I’ve worked at different neighborhood.” 24 studios, 108 one-bedroom, 44 two-bedroom and four three-bed- room units. “We’re close to Minnehaha Falls and on the LRT line,” Volker said. “The transit station is kitty- corner from the apartment build- ing.” One of the amenities of the Longfellow Station is an art gallery that features local artists. Every 30 days exhibits are alter- nated. “We do art showings dur- ing the month,” Volker said. Be- cause of the location of the gallery on the first floor, with a separate door, the gallery can be open to the public as well as the One of the amenities of the Longfellow Station is an art gallery that fea- tenants. tures local artists. Every 30 days exhibits are alternated. Located on the first A theater room is available Amenities at Longfellow Station include a heated garage, pet care area and floor, with a separate door, the gallery can be open to the public. (Photo by with movies for all ages, accord- dog run, fitness room, community room, bike repair room, and washers Jan Willms) ing to Volker. “We provide treats and dryers in each unit. (Photo by Jan Willms) ADVERTISE!

www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • June 2014 Page 3 Remodeled building, moving, and a new startup business make for busy summer

By JAN WILLMS developed two devices that can as- ships between private industry This will be a busy summer sist in quantifying and detecting and academic institutions. He for Dan Kennedy, whose law prac- early neuropathy or nervous dys- said Neuro Devices has been tice is currently at 4103 E. Lake St. function. working with a lot of different Kennedy purchased a building at “Most common causes of small Minnesota companies as 3400 E. Lake, where he will be neuropathy are chemotherapy and contractors, but its biggest part- moving his law firm, Kennedy and diabetes, which are both increas- ner is the U of M. Cain as well as his new business, ingly prevalent,” Kennedy said, Kennedy said one device is Neuro Devices, Inc. “Hopefully these devices will en- designed to detect the threshold of Kennedy teaches law at the able us to detect neuropathy earli- what a person can and can’t feel University of Minnesota (U of M) er and track its progress more by going through a progression of and practices business law, litiga- clearly.” things from basic feeling to those tions, transactions, estates, trusts Although he is a lawyer, feelings that are smaller and hard- and real estate. His business part- Kennedy said he took all the class- er to detect. ner, Michael Cain, also practices es to attend medical school and in The other device is designed criminal law. his senior year chose law instead. to quantify one’s sweat output, Kennedy’s new business is a He has a political science and biol- which is a measure of one’s nerv- result of two medical devices that ogy major. ous function. Dan Kennedy, partner in the law firm Kennedy and Cain, will be moving his father, Dr. William R. Kennedy, Kennedy and his father have “In order to get the grants, his business to its new location at 3400 E. Lake St. In addition, the build- invented. The elder Kennedy is a applied for, and obtained, federal we get them in phases,” Kennedy ing will house a new start-up medical device company, Neuro Devices, Inc. neurologist at the U of M and is grants for both the devices. “The explained. “Phase one of a grant (Photo by Jan Willms) celebrating his 50th year there. federal government had some is to develop a prototype and “My dad has had lots of ideas grants to assist small companies show feasibility. Phase two is to rooms, and a multipurpose work tional tenant will be Eric Day, who about designing tools that can be in developing useful technology,” demonstrate functionality, which room practices immigration, family and useful in the practice of neurolo- Kennedy said. He added that the involves test subjects and im- “I’m excited about the build- small business law. gy,” Kennedy said. His father has grants are designed for partner- proving the device. We have ob- ing,” Kennedy said. “It was vacant “This is my first experience as tained phase one and two grants for many years.” He said the loca- a building owner,” Kennedy said. for both the devices.” tion is actually two buildings. One He said it has been a gradual Kennedy said the sweat de- was built in the 1920s, and the process to get the building ready. vice is two inches tall and has a other in the 1950s. “The whole project involves USB cable to connect it to a com- Kennedy said the 1920s four parts,” Kennedy stated. “They puter. The other has a flat, rectan- building, especially, provided sur- are window replacements, an inte- gular surface and is about six prises when he started upgrading. rior build-out, and a new parking inches by eight inches. “There was asbestos and lead paint lot and play area for the daycare “Both are designed to be in both buildings,” he noted. “We and new entranceways, which will easy to use,” Kennedy said. “You had to do remediation and use include a handicapped lift.” don’t need specialized training to special procedures to replace the Kennedy said the architectural use them.” windows, since the lead paint was plans are almost completed, and He added that the devices in the old windows. But it sure he is hoping to move in by mid- are relatively inexpensive, so that looks good in there now.” summer. every clinic can have one. The first tenant moved in the Kennedy has been a board “They are also portable, and fall of 2012. The building tenants member of the Longfellow Busi- can be used in small towns as are Diversity Daycare, Affinity Chi- ness Association since 1995, and well as larger cities,” Kennedy ropractic and Bukhari Institute, was a member of the Lake Street Remodeling projects often surprise a new owner, and the building at 3400 said. which offers Islamic classes. Reconstruction Committee. E. Lake St. was no exception. “There was asbestos and lead paint in both The new space for Neuro De- “It’s now an active building,” “I’m happy to see new life buildings,” owner Dan Kennedy noted. (Photo by Jan Willms) vices will have offices, conference Kennedy said. He said an addi- coming in on Lake Street,” he said.

Growing Monarch Habitat Open House will be 4:30-7:30pm at the Nokomis Community Cen- Workshop – May 31 ter, 2401 E. Minnehaha Pkwy. Our annual Growing Monarch The idea of rain gardens in al- NENA (Nokomis East Neighborhood Association) leys serves several purposes: it di- Habitat workshop will be offered on Sat., May 31, 9:30-11am at the BY RITA ULRICH AND DOUG WALTER, NENA STAFF verts water to gardens and away Nokomis Community Center, 2401 from storm sewers that drain into E. Minnehaha Pkwy. The workshop Lake Nokomis; the gardens beauti- will show how you can make a dif- Gardens and Garage Sales fy the space; and they provide ference in saving monarch butter- habitat for butterflies, bees and flies and other pollinator populations devastated by habitat again in the days leading up to the sale. We will also post other fauna. Metro Blooms is loss. it on Craigslist, on Facebook, and E-democracy forums. working with a group of neighbors to redesign their alley, Monarch butterflies need milkweed to reproduce. They We put all registered sales on a map and address list and they are inviting everyone to see the plans. The project are the only plants that monarch caterpillars eat, so increas- along with a short description of your items. The map is expected to be finished by the end of summer, and will ing the availability of milkweed is critical to the survival of will be available online and at select neighborhood busi- serve as a demonstration of a ‘blooming alley.’ the monarch migration, as well as the Minnesota monarch nesses starting June 24. Listing is free, but you must be lo- RSVPs for the open house are appreciated, to help population. Small urban gardens can make a big difference cated south of Minnehaha Pkwy. and east of Cedar Ave. planning. in making up for the loss of rural habitat. The sale is a rain-or-shine event, advertised from 8am The workshop discussion will include the monarch until 4pm. You can set you own hours and extra days be- Upcoming Meetings and Events butterfly life cycle, migration and required habitat needs; yond the advertised time, and note it in your description. Growing Monarch Habitat Workshop: 9:30-11am, Sat., the best native plants for monarchs, and how to plan your From past years, we know that blocks with two or May 31, at Nokomis Community Center, 2401 E. Min- garden. The class is presented by Vicki Joy Bonk, a NENA more sales showing on the map have more customers. So nehaha Pkwy. Free to attend. Plants for sale. volunteer who has served as the Nokomis Naturescape park try to get a couple neighbors to participate and you’ll all Block Leader Training: 6:30-8pm, Tues., June 10, at the stewardship leader for 15 years. do better – and have more fun. A “Garden-to-Go” kit is included in the registration 3rd Precinct, 3000 Minnehaha Ave. cost of $25. It has a selection of native plants (milkweed, Nokomis East Business Association Board Meeting: nectar and shelter) and instructions for starting your own Block Leader Training – June 10 6:30pm, Tues., June 10, at Faith Lutheran Church, 3450 E. monarch garden. To register, download the form at Plan for a safer block by taking the Block Leader Training 51st St. www.nokomiseast.org or www.monarchfestival.org, or call on Tues., June 10, 6:30-8pm at the Minneapolis Police NENA Board Meeting: 7pm, Thur., June 26, at the the NENA office (612-724-5652) for a copy. Attendance is Dept, 3rd Precinct, 3000 Minnehaha Ave. NENA office, 3000 E. 50th St. free if you do not need the kit. Block Leaders are important because they help build a Nokomis East Yard & Garage Sale: 8am-4pm, Sat., stronger community, create a communication tool where June 28. Register by June 16. Maps available beginning people have the ability to contact each other and work with June 24. Nokomis East Yard & Garage Sale – June 28 neighbors and MPD if there is a problem on the block. Got too much stuff? Hold a garage sale as part of the Neighbors who are informed are the strongest crime pre- Last-minute schedule changes are posted on our Nokomis East Neighborhood-wide Yard & Garage Sale on vention tool for communities. calendar page at www.nokomiseast.org or you may call Sat., June 28. RSVP is appreciated so that enough materials are avail- 612-724-5652. The deadline to register is coming up: Mon., June 16. able. You can RSVP by calling 612-673-3482 or 612-673- If you would like to join us as a volunteer, contact You can download a registration form on our website 2856. the NENA Office at 612-724-5652 or email (www.nokomiseast.org) or pick up a copy at the NENA [email protected]. office, 3000 E. 50th St. The forms are in the box next to NENA welcomes requests for accommodations. the door. Blooming Alleys Please call 724-5652 or email [email protected] NENA will do the advertising for the event. It’s been Metro Blooms is hosting an Open House on Wed., June 4, at least 5 days in advance of a meeting to make arrange- in the Star Tribune garage sale calendar, and will be listed to show plans for an alley transformed by rain gardens. The ments.

Page 4 June 2014 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com By JILL BOOGREN Highland Park Aquatic Center has diving boards and an Summer is for long days playing outside and explor- aquatic climbing wall. ing new places. Here are some great ways to get your sum- Cost: $5 under 48”, $6 over 48”, $20 Family (up to 5 mer groove on. It’s summer! members) $2/person Fri., June 20, July 25, Aug. 15 (651) 695-3773 GET OUTDOORS http://www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?nid=2665 Remember, a vehicle permit is required to enter any Min- Get out, get nesota state park. ($5/day or $25/year) Richfield Outdoor Pool has diving boards and water vol- leyball. Open June-Aug. Fort Snelling State Park Cost: $8.50 (age 1-54, under 1 free); $7.50 (55+); minus $1 after 4pm Bike the Minnehaha Trail down to the visitor center. Bring a wet, get wild! 612-861-9350 picnic lunch and swim the beach at Snelling Lake. Take a www.cityofrichfield.org/index.aspx?page=239 walk on Pike Island, at the confluence of the Minnesota Don’t have time, or money, for a vacation and Mississippi Rivers. Deer are often spotted on the island, out of town? There are lots of area activities Jim Lupient Water Park has a log water walk. and bald eagles overhead. Nice Ride has a bike station at $6 (over 42”), $5 under 42” (2 and under free); minus $2 54th St., in the park, and up at Historic Fort Snelling. By car, to occupy more than a couple hours and after 6pm Mon.-Fri. take the Post Rd. exit off Hwy 5. make you feel like you have had a vacation! http://minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=4&parki d=364 June 28-29, Archery in the Park Ages 8+ (under 15 w/adult) can join certified instructors For a bigger splash, head to Bunker Beach Waterpark in to learn archery. Beginners welcome, equipment provided. Coon Rapids. It has a wave pool, a lazy river, six water- Stop by the beach. slides, and sand volleyball. Cost: Free Cost: $15 over 48” ($11 after 4pm), $12 under 48” or age 62+ ($9 after 4pm), under 1 free I Can Fish! Fishing Friday, Fridays starting May 30 763-767-2895 Learn about fishing, casting, identifying species. bunkerbeach.com Equipment provided, no license required. Cost: Free 612-279-3550 or 612-725-2724 GET WILD! www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/fort_snelling www.niceridemn.org Minnesota Zoo C’mon, sing it: “I like Big Bugs, and I cannot lie...” 13 larg- Historic Fort Snelling er-than-life-sized animatronic bugs are invading the Northern Trail at the Minnesota Zoo this summer. Go and From 54th St. bike the road next to the Minnehaha Trail learn all about these fascinating creatures. Free with zoo to Coldwater Spring, the most recent addition to the Mis- admission. The new Conservation Carousel featuring 56 sissippi National River and Recreation Area, significant to hand-carved animals opens in June. See also: Butterfly the Dakota and an important water source for soldiers at Garden June 14-Sept. 1 at the end of the Tropics Trail., the fort. Take the bike path along Hwy 55 to visit the fort shark feedings 11:30am Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays. atop the bluff (by car, take Bloomington Rd. off Hwy 55). 952-431-9200 Learn about slavery in Minnesota, the U.S.-Dakota War of Cost: $18 (13-64), $12 (3-12, 65+), under 2 free 1862, and life as a soldier in the 1820s. www.mnzoo.org Sat.-Sun., June 21-22, 10am-5pm, World War II Weekend Visit with costumed re-enactors to learn about the lives of Valley Fair soldiers and civilians, see vintage vehicles, watch weapons Scream your lungs out and spill your guts on roller coast- firings, participate in a 1940s radio “broadcast,” and enjoy ers and more. Save money: bring a picnic, and leave the a re-created USO show. grounds to eat (keep ALL ticket stubs with you and get your hand stamped at the re-admission turnstile). This is a Fri., July 4, 10am-5pm, Independence Day Celebration good time to grab swimsuits and towels if you’re going Celebrate our nation’s independence just like during the revelers on rooftop bars. But you’d be missing its quieter side. Rent a canoe and paddle from Lake Calhoun into into the water park, then spring for a locker if you’re going 1800s – with cannon salutes, military dress parades, fife to do more rides. and drum music. Lake of the Isles and Cedar Lake. Have a bite at Tin Fish. Head around the lake to the Bakken Museum and get Cost: $30.99 for everyone through June 15 shocked by how electricity works. (when buying online) Tour the Fort After that: $36.99 (age 3-61, 48” and taller), Jr./Sr. $30.99 History on the Spot cell phone tour: 877-411-4123 Cost for Canoe: $19/hour. http://www.wheelfunrentals.com/Locations/Minneapolis (3+ under 48” 62+), under 2 free Cost: $11 adults, $9 seniors/students, $6 children 6-17, Starlight: $25.99 (after 5pm for 10pm+ close, 4pm for under 5 free; free with Minnesota Historical Society mem- Admission to Bakken: $7 adults, $5 students/seniors, under 4 free. www.thebakken.org 8pm close) bership ($75 household, free admission to 20+ sites in Add $12 for parking MN, 100+ nationwide) www.valleyfair.com 612-726-1171; www.historicfortsnelling.org Head to Lake Harriet. Take a ride on the Como-Harriet 651-259-3131; http://sites.mnhs.org/support/membership Streetcar Line (stations at 36th St. at Lake Calhoun and 42nd St. at Lake Harriet). Visit the Rose Garden and RAINY DAY (or not) Peace Garden. Grab an ice cream at Bread and Pickle Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (time your day to hear music at the bandshell). Take your Science Museum of Minnesota Living next to a national park comes with the benefit of little ones to Wild Rumpus in Linden Hills. Show them Ultimate Dinosaurs™ through Aug. 24 having ranger-led and partner-led activities that are well through the tiny door, and let them delight in the chick- ROAR! Learn about a new breed of dinosaurs and how con- worth planning a day around. ens and cats who roam free inside. tinental drift altered the landscape that set the stage for the Cost for Trolley: $2, under 3 free, $5 day pass evolution of these creatures. Dinosaurs Alive! Omnitheater Paddling Theater, June 21, 1-4pm http://www.trolleyride.org/CHSL_Main/schedule.html film follows paleontologists as they uncover evidence that Explore the Mississippi River by Voyageur Canoe accom- www.wildrumpusbooks.com the descendants of dinosaurs still walk (or fly) among us. panied by historic re-enactor and National Park Ranger, www.minneapolisparks.org Closed Mondays. Cost for exhibit, film and museum: Dave Wiggings and Jacques the Voyageur, plus singers and Non-members: Adult: $31 Child (4-12)/Senior (60+) $22 performers. Take Me Out To the Ballgame (members receive discount; household 1-year membership: Cost: $45 ($30 youth) $99) 612-676-9400 Sure, there’s a new open-air Twins stadium downtown www.wildernessinquiry.org/find-your-trip/ with dazzling views of the Minneapolis skyline. But where The Big Backyard reopens June 21 event/?e=EVT11813 else but Midway Stadium is someone going to announce Earthscapes Mini-Golf is 9 holes of mini-golf that teaches “train” whenever one passes by, and where else *might* “source to sink” — how water shapes landscapes. Second Saturdays at Coldwater Spring you catch sight of Director of Fun Bill Murray? This is the Cost: free to view the Big Backyard, $5 to golf June 14, 9am-noon Animals last summer to catch a St. Paul Saints game before they Kids & families can see and touch animal tracks, furs, and move to their Lowertown location, so go. Collectors’ Corner skeletons. Earn a Jr. Ranger badge, try geocaching, scav- Trade rocks, fossils, skulls and other natural discoveries. enger hunt. no reservation needed. Saints Pride Family Picnic, June 22, 11am-1pm Learn, discuss, collect points, trade. July 12, Trees & Plants June is Pride month, and the Family Picnic will be at Mid- 651-221-9444 Cost: Free way Stadium right before the 1:05pm game. Tickets are $9 www.smm.org/visit (but picnic attendees are not required to buy tickets to the Bike with a Ranger, Saturdays, 9:45am-1pm game). After the game kids can run the bases and get auto- Three-hour ride held Saturdays from June 21 through Sep- graphs from the players. Children’s Museum tember. Order tickets at www.SAINTSGROUPS.com. June 14-Sept. 21 Travel to the Island of Sodor and let your Cost: $8 (kids under 10 free). Must reserve in advance. Enter “tcpride” as the password. imagination charge full steam ahead in Thomas & Friends™. June 21, The Gorge (7 miles) 651-644-3517 Explore the Rails, a hands-on STEM exhibit based on the ad- July 5, A Confluence of Rivers & Peoples (14 miles) www.saintsbaseball.com ventures of Thomas the blue engine and his engine friends. 651-293-0200 Cost: $9.95 (ages 1-101, children under 1 free), closed Mon- www.missriverfund.org GET WET! days 651-225-6000 There are plenty of lakes nearby to jump into. If you prefer http://www.mcm.org/ Uptown Unplugged a pool, here are some options. Each has lap lanes, spray Think Uptown, and you might think Prince, movies, and features, zero depth entry, and concessions. Continued on page 15 www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • June 2014 Page 5 Affordable summer fun in the neighborhood You don’t have to go far, or have a deep pocketbook, to keep you and your family busy this summer by TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN take place (please pre-register to for their favorite concoctions. Pro- Looking for affordable fami- be contestants). Food will be for ceeds will benefit Horizons Un- ly fun this summer? There’s so sale by vendors. limited, the food shelf within the much going on in the neighbor- On Sun., Aug. 10 head over Division of Indian Work. hood, you’ll be sure to get lots of to the Church of St. Albert the use out of your picnic basket. Great Social Hall (corner of E. BINGO Get out your calendar and start 29th St. at 32nd Ave. S.) for the marking the events you don’t annual Ice Cream Social on the Play bingo on Wednesday want to miss! “plaza” in front of the church. evenings July 9, 16 and 23, 6-9pm Enjoy live music, ice cream treats in the Church of St. Albert the MUSIC from Big Bell Ice Cream, and a Great Social Hall (corner of E. bouncy-house from 10:30am 29th St. at 32nd Ave. S.). Low There are concerts every Wednes- until around noon. cost supper and snack items will day, Thursday and Friday night be available for purchase, and at Minnehaha Park at 7pm. there’s free popcorn and ice water. There is a show for every music BASEBALL lover, from jazz to folk to pop to On Sunday afternoons from May ART CRAWL r&b to rock. Find the complete to October, local families fill up schedule at www.mplsmusicand- Bossen Park (56015 31st Ave. S.) Don’t miss the sixth annual LoLa movies.com. to watch Liga Hispana de Beisbol Art Crawl. Smaller and more inti- The Third Annual Midtown (LHDB) players play the game mate than many art festivals, the Global Music Festival will take they love. Games start at 10am LoLa art crawl will give you a place on Sat., July 13, from 2- and at 2pm each week. glimpse into the creative work- On June 22 Swedish Heritage Day, Svenskarnas Dag, is just one of several spaces of artisans working on jew- 8pm. The event, in partnership local area frestivals to help spice up your summer. with the Minneapolis Aquaten- GOLF elry, glasswork, painting, collage, nial, will feature a line-up of live photography, textiles, pottery, music and dance from around FESTIVALS Swedish meatballs, cake brod, and Head over to Hiawatha Golf sculpture, and more. The League lemon fruit drinks. There will be ac- Course for family golf nights. of Longfellow artists is an artist- the world, performing on two At this year’s Danish Day on Sun., tivities and fun for all ages. See Each Saturday and Sunday after organized community dedicated outdoor and one indoor stage June 1 from 10:30am to 4pm at more at http://www.svenskarnas- 5pm, one child will play for free to bringing attention to the treas- throughout the day the Danish American Center dag.com. with a paid adult. The offer is ures of artistic expression created There will be Music in the (3030 W. River Pkwy.), hear fea- The Morris and Keewaydin available at all five of the city’s by artists living/working in the Garden at Holy Trinity Luther- tured performer “Spider” John an Church, 2730 E. 31st St. (be- Neighborhood Celebration at golf courses. greater Longfellow neighborhood Koerner. There will be a Kids Park Morris Park is slated for July 17, 6- of south Minneapolis. This year’s hind the East Lake Library) from with arts and crafts projects, and a noon-1pm on these Sundays: 8pm. art crawl will take place from food court under the big tent. Be Enjoy hot, delicious roasted MIDTOWN GLOBAL MARKET 10am to 5pm on Aug. 23 and 24. June 8 and 22, July 13 and 27, sure to check out the exhibit of Aug. 10 and 24. corn on the cob, family-friendly A variety of family fun events are Søren Kirkegaard. Admission is $4 entertainment, face painting, con- offered at the Midtown Global CAR SHOW and a smørrebrød lunch ticket is cessions, music, moon walk, Market each week. Every other MOVIES $12. games, and more at neighborhood Sunday, enjoy salsa dancing from Check out classic cars on the cor- Come join your neighbors at Bring a blanket and chairs and corn feeds! The concession sales at 10:30-11:30am. Family Fridays ner of 48th St. and Chicago Ave. an outdoor celebration on Sat., watch a movie under the night the Sibley Park Corn Feed on Fri., from 5- 8pm feature music and between Elliot and Columbus June 8, 10am-1pm at Trinity of sky with your neighbors. View July 25 from 6-8pm benefit Sibley free family-friendly activities for Aves. on Sun., June 8, 10am-4pm Minnehaha Falls (5212 41st Ave. Ghostbusters on Wed., July 23 at Eagles youth sports. The Longfel- all ages every week. Wee Wednes- There will be a beer garden, S.). There will be free kids’ games, dusk in Sibley Park. See the full low Park corn feed will be on days showcase free educational jumper for kids, trophies, food inflatables, music, food, face schedule of movies at Minneapo- Thur., Aug. 14, 5:30-8pm. programming, fun crafts and great and door prizes. The event is painting, and cake walk – all free. lis parks at http://www.mplsmusi- The Lake Hiawatha Neigh- meal deals each Wednesday from sponsored by the Street Kings Car Swedish Heritage Day will be candmovies.com. borhood Festival will be held on 10:30am-1pm for ages 5 and Club and South Chicago Avenue celebrated at Minnehaha Park on Transition Longfellow hosts Wed., Aug. 6, 5- 8pm at Lake Hi- younger. Dance, experience live Business Alliance. Sun., June 22, from 10:30am to regular movie nights on the awatha Park (2701 E. 44th St.). puppet theater, learn to cook fun 5pm. Entertainment includes The third Friday of each month at Fun activities for the kids will in- items together in the kitchen, and Swedish group Bjarv, a Scandina- PUPPET SHOW Bethany Lutheran Church (3901 clude pony rides for children event pet live animals from the vian quartet of saxophones, the Attend a puppet show at 36th Ave. S.) that are appropriate under 10 years old, face painting, Como Zoo American Swedish Institute & St. Northrup Urban Environmental for ages seven and up. A potluck hair painting, games, the moon- Midtown Global Market, in Paul Male Choruses, The Svenskar- Learning Center on Sun., July 27 begins at 6:30pm with the movie walk, and an inflatable water partnership with the Minneapolis nas Dag Girls Choir, the Vasa Jun- at 4pm. See “The Amazing Cow- starting at 7:15pm. No childcare slide. Everyone can enjoy the Aquatennial, will host a Global ior Folk Dancers, Twin Cities boat” by Open Eye Theater. is provided, but toys are avail- music, medallion hunt, raffle, free Smoothie Smackdown on Sat., Swedish Folk Dancers and a lot able on-site. A free-will offering canoe rides on the lake, building a July 20, noon-2pm. For a suggest- more. Try authentic Swedish foods of $2 is suggested. birdhouse, and caricaturist Judy ed donation of $5, guests will BATS such as lutefisk, Svenska sausage, Lieber. The family fitness chal- have the chance to sample a vari- lingonberries, rice pudding, ety of Market vendors, and vote Interested in nocturnal creatures? lenge and talent contest will again Discover the species of bats that call Minnesota home on Aug. 22, 6-8pm. Build one bat home per household and go for a hike through the Minnehaha Falls. “Like” us on Facebook! Meet at the Wabun G Picnic Shel- ter. This program is $30/per household with a maximum of 4 members per family. Register at the Minneapolis Parks web site. MARTIAL ARTS Take the family class at Five Ele- ments Martial Arts (3749 Cedar Ave. S.) on Wednesday nights. This class is designed to be an ac- tivity and an ongoing practice for the whole family and allows par- ents and children to spend dedi- cated time together. Call 612-729- 7233 or browse www.femamar- tialarts.org. FARMERS MARKET Listen to live music while you pe- ruse fresh veggie stands at the Mid- town Farmers Market at the corner of Lake St. and 23rd Ave. S. every Sat., 8-1pm and starting in June every Tues., 3-7pm. Continued on page 13

Page 6 June 2014 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com Jeff. “If I would have had shop Jeff will be doing most of the space, I bet I would have finished sailing while Heather and Ethan Boat in half the time.” learn, and so the design had to ac- “You have to want it really commodate that. Seven years of Continued from page 1 bad. Jeff really wants this bad boat building labor has left Jeff and he is very determined to feeling little like a sailor anymore, we’ll get to see a lot of diversity,” make this boat and the traveling and so he’ll also need time to get Heather stated. “I’m looking for- a reality,” observed Heather back into the swing of things. ward to seeing a lot of different about the man she’s known since places.” he was 16 years old. They plan to engage in the FINISHING TOUCHES sort of travel that gives them a As Jeff works on the final touches chance to be part of the commu- HOW DO YOU on the boat, Heather is prepping nities they pass through, rather BUILD A BOAT? their home for sale. She’s hoping than merely be tourists. “We will to find a buyer interested in the “Piece by piece,” according to go to a port, get to know locals, permaculture and pollinator- Jeff. He’s built smaller boats in eat local food and go to fairs,” friendly home she’d worked hard the past and discovered that said Heather. “We’ll immerse to develop, and hoping that per- building a 34-ft catamaran re- ourselves in a community in- haps they won’t even have to put quired the same techniques. stead of just popping in as it on the market but will find a Jeff hadn’t intended to build tourists.” buyer through word of mouth. his own sailboat. Instead he “We will travel to an area Heather has lined up a planned to buy one, but when and live there awhile,” said Jeff. friend who will store her large he realized he couldn’t afford to Learning different languages collection of books and ship buy what he wanted, he opted to will be part of their homeschool them back and forth to her. build his own. Catamaran de- curriculum. Ethan will bring his Legos, his sign has advanced so much in Kindle and his laptop. “I’m not the past decade that an older worried that he’ll break ties with A SECOND JOB model in his price range didn’t his friends,” noted Heather. They For the last seven years, Jeff has offer what he wanted. In fact, the already keep in touch via com- essentially been working a sec- design he wanted isn’t even puter. Because Jeff plans to con- ond job building the catamaran. available as a production model. tinue working at his current job At the start, he spent long week- Plus, Jeff decided he would feel while they are sailing, they will ends and all of his vacations up most confident about taking the never be long without an Inter- in Finland, MN, where they have boat to parts unknown if he Ilse family members are working to find new homes for their belongings, as net connection. relatives. In the fall of 2012, they knew exactly how everything had they are limited by both weight and space on the boat. The majority of their moved the boat down to the Wa- been put together — then he’d living space is in the two hulls, which has three bedrooms, Jeff’s office and a tergate Marina in St. Paul. be able to recognize any prob- THE ADVENTURE homeschool area. Nooks under the floorboards will store items they don’t need daily access to. In the center of the boat is the kitchen and main living space. It The boat building part has lem and fix it. The family hasn’t yet mapped is there that they will grow the sprouts and microgreens that are important to taken longer than either of them After extensive research, Jeff out exactly where they will go on their high greens and raw food diet. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen) foresaw when they began. selected a catamaran design by this grand adventure. They’ve “Everything takes longer than English designer Richard Woods. been so busy the last few years you think,” observed Heather. He opted for this particular de- getting the boat ready, fixing up nois River to Chicago. From to exploring all the parts of Lake Jeff agreed, pointing out that it sign because it offered greater the house, and shedding their there they’ll traverse Lake Michi- Superior they never got to spend has taken about double the stability. While a monohull will possessions. They do know that gan to Lake Superior and winter enough time at. Ethan is excited 25,000 hours the designer esti- sink if it gets a hole because of some time this summer they will in Duluth, where they have an about Duluth. Heather daydreams mated. the lead in its keel, it is nearly take off and follow the river sys- apartment lined up. about Australia and New Zealand. “Working outside in Min- impossibly to sink a catamaran tem. They will go down the Mis- “Once the boat is in the water, Follow the Ilse family on nesota is the biggest challenge because of the air pockets in the sissippi River to St. Louis and then we’ll know where we want to Twitter (svmeadowhawk) or I’ve had to deal with,” remarked design. then head back north on the Illi- go,” said Jeff. He’s looking forward browse http://zambonidriver.com.

SCABA sets annual car show for Sunday, June 8

The South Chicago Avenue Busi- ness Alliance (“SCABA”) has an- nounced that its 5th Annual Clas- sic Car Show will be held on Sun- day, June 8, from 10am to 4pm at the intersection of 48th St. and Chicago Ave. Admission is free. The event is open to cars, trucks and bikes of all makes and models, and there are many cate- gories this year in which to enter. Registration is $10 per vehicle on- line at: http://www.eventbrite.com and search for “classic car show” in Minneapolis. Or, register your vehicle the day of the show! Mike Kmiecik, president of SCABA, has affirmed that the Street Kings Car Club of Min- neapolis-St. Paul will again co- host the car show, as it did for the first time in 2012 and again last year. “It really helps to have an ex- perienced car club such as the Street Kings to partner with,” said Kmiecik. Kmiecik also added that the car show would feature a “bounce house” for kids, as well as a D.J. who would be “spinning” classic ‘50’s - ‘80’s tunes, plus a “beer gar- den” for those over 21, trophies and door prizes – in addition to the great restaurant choices around the 48th and Chicago in- tersection. www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • June 2014 Page 7 METRO PRODUCE DIST. INC. Metro Produce Dist., Inc. 2700 East 28th Street Mpls., MN 55406 Full time employment opportunity for our food processing department. Students welcome to apply for full time summer employment. Must be at least 18 years old. Able to work in a 50 degree environment. Must pass pre-employment physical. Must be available to work weekends. In Longfellow and Nokomis you will find many home owners who have used container gardening effectively to spice up their landscapes with a splash of color. (Photo by Jill Boogren) Please send correspondence to: Metro Produce Attn: Dan Shortreed 2700 E 28th Street Container gardens have huge Mpls., MN 55406 Or E-Mail to: [email protected] impact far beyond their size Beautify your home landscape one small garden at a time

By JILL BOOGREN smaller, because it’s moved to an show-stopping “hero” plant or a BUY LOCAL Whether you’re itching to get bigger landscape. Or, if your con- blend of several different ele- your hands in the dirt but just tainer is too small, think about ments. Endres is a fan of mixing don’t have the space for a whole grouping it with others. different types of plants, not just garden, or you want to jazz up a annuals. Try perennial grasses front step, balcony or patio, con- CHOOSE YOUR PLANTS with your geraniums, a dwarf tainer gardens are a great way to conifer with your coleus, or bring an extra splash of color — Know if your pot will be in a perennial ground cover with and even food — to the smallest spot that gets full sun, part sun, marigolds. pockets of your home. or shade, and select plants ac- “They’re really the focal area cordingly. You may opt for one Continued on page 9 of people’s patios and gardens, re- ally high profile,” said Scott En- dres, principle/co-owner of Tan- gletown Gardens, 5353 Nicollet Ave., which offers a range of con- tainer services, from do-it-with- help to leave-it-to-the-pros. Here’s the dirt on growing eye-catching container gardens. PICK YOUR POTS Maybe you’ve seen planters like this: an old bike with brightly- colored flowers spilling out of its basket; a weathered leather boot, greenery poking out of the top; wooden half-barrels sprouting prairie grasses; or a window box filled with parsley, sage, rose- mary, and thyme. From an old cider jug to a hand-crafted, color- fully-glazed ceramic pot, contain- ers come in all types and sizes and are as limitless as the plants to fill them. The key to a good planter, according to Organic Gardening, is drainage. Whatever vessel you use, be sure there are holes in the bottom so excess water can soak through. If there aren’t any, drill some. Be sure its size is the right scale for the location. If you can, put it there and see if it fits. Peo- ple will return smaller containers for a bigger size but very rarely the other way around, said En- dres. “They all look so much big- ger when right in front of us,” he A trip through the neighborhood shows examples of container gardening that said. But when you get it home, have incorporated sculptural elements in their designs. (Photo by Jill Boogren) the size of the container looks

Page 8 June 2014 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com and there’s nothing like reaching but which breaks down over time). Container out your back door and clipping a Remember to leave about an handful of fresh basil, or plucking inch between the top rim of the Think small, farm big the first ripe and juicy tomato of container and the soil. gardens the season. You’ll save at the gro- By JILL BOOGREN Continued from page 8 cery store, too (for another ap- DIG IN! If you really want to grow more of your own food but have proach to growing food, see side- very limited space, consider whether a raised-bed garden will work “I find that whether you’re bar “Think small, farm big”). Go ahead and create your living for you. St. Paul-based A Backyard Farm co-owners and partners putting together an outfit, or con- For lowest maintenance, go garden sculpture. If you’re plant- Joan James and Coleen Gregor follow square-foot-garden princi- tainer garden combination, the ing multiple containers, don’t try straight for the succulents and let ples to build, install, and plant small- to mid-sized, raised-bed gar- unexpected is what gets people’s to do everything all at once, En- Mother Nature do the watering. dens for patios and yards. They'll do everything from just getting attention,” he said. “Push the en- dres suggested. Instead buy, say, you started to caring for your vegetable beds and teaching you how velope a little bit and have fun. If it enough for two pots on a Satur- to garden on a weekly basis. doesn’t work, it doesn’t have to USE GOOD SOIL day, then sit back and enjoy a bev- According to James, their system yields 80% of the vegetables stay there forever.” erage while you admire what Here are a few things to keep in in 20% of the space as compared to conventional gardening, in Go for contrast, suggested En- you’ve created. Then go back Sun- mind as you dig into the dirt. Use part because they do "succession" gardening -- planting for spring, dres: place a smoother texture next day for the next round. a potting soil, not a topsoil, which summer, and fall. In spring, they get a jump start by covering the to bold textures; small leaf next to is too dense for containers. Con- farm with a mini greenhouse to warm the soil so they can plant larger leaf; cool next to warm on sider amendments like perlite and WATER AND CARE early. the color wheel; or a mound form vermiculite to both aerate the soil For a healthy vegetable garden, said James, you'll need 6-8 or trail form next to a grassy up- Water, water, water. Every day, while retaining some water. Endres hours of sun, a healthy soil mix, and consistent watering. A Back- right form. preferably in the morning. Twice also suggests adding a slow-release yard Farm provides a soil mixture that includes four different types On scale, Endres’ rule of daily in July and August, said A fertilizer. If you’re unsure, ask at a of organic compost, and they conserve water by using an irrigation thumb is to plant something that Backyard Farm co-owner Joan garden center. system that drips right at soil level. will grow to 1-1/2 to 2 times the James, who installs and mentors Resist the temptation to fill James compares doing a garden like this to getting a puppy. pot’s height, or if it’s a bowl shape, gardening of 4’ by 8’ raised-bed the bottom of a pot with “other” "[Just as] you have to pay attention to it for it to be a really 1-1/2 to 2 times the width. Color- vegetable gardens. Because they’re soil, packing peanuts, or some good dog, you have to pay attention to your garden,” she said. “Go wise, it’s a pretty wide open palette. above ground, containers of any other space filler before pouring in size dry out quickly. out there 2-3 times a week. Do it as close as you can to your back Experiment and play, but, suggest- your potting mix. “These are like ginormous door. If you can see it, you'll be in it." ed Endres, don’t get too carried “It’s basically telling the plant hanging baskets,” she said. And like the friendly wag of a puppy's tail, the rewards are away. ‘I care about you this much but Feed your plants. Give them a bountiful. In spring you can enjoy lettuce, spinach and radishes, “I like and enjoy every color not quite that much, so please little liquid fertilizer throughout then peas, strawberries, cucumbers, green beans, tomatoes, carrots, of the rainbow, but I don’t need don’t root any further,’” said En- the summer. Check the instruc- squash, and more. James said their number one mission is to teach to have every color represented dres. Good soil might cost more, tions carefully so you apply the kids where food comes from, from seed to table. Through word-of- in my container garden,” he said. but you can reuse it for two or right amount at the right frequen- mouth and in collaboration with organizations, they'll teach hun- Try to find what best suits your three years (Endres recommends cy; you don’t want to overdo it. dreds of kids throughout the summer. personality. amending it each year after with a Give your plants a haircut. For the first time in their six years in business, they're have a If it’s food you want, grow it. dehydrated manure, an organic Deadhead spent flowers. Prune waiting list for this growing season, but don’t give up--James said A lot of herbs are very ornamental, matter present in good potting soil back the wild stuff. And if some- fall is a great time to start a garden, because come spring it'll be thing just isn’t working, take it out. ready to go. Above all, don’t sweat it. “Plants are our friends,” said En- 612-296-8507 dres. “[They] will often grow in www.abackyardfarm.com spite of what we do to them.” Just roll up your sleeves and dig in!

A lot of herbs are very ornamental, and there’s nothing like reaching out your back door for fresh basil. (Photo by Jill Boogren)

www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • June 2014 Page 9 Fireroast menu, bid on items from Each of these members brought tal- Upcoming Events local businesses in the silent auc- ent, skills, creativity and dedication Longfellow Picnic Park tion and enjoy the company of to the Board. Sunday, July 20 friends new and old! FFI 11am - 2pm [email protected] During the 2013-2014 term, the LCC Board passed 8 Scopes of Service to Adams Triangle 41st St and Min- fund community programs, amend- nehaha Ave The Greater ed the organizational by-laws, ap- How can we transform our neigh- Longfellow proved a new branding package, fi- borhood to reflect our interests nalized a the new website, complet- and reinvigorate green spaces that Neighborhood ed a 2-year strategic plan and aren't being used and have fun formed the E. Lake Street Work- while doing it? Help us brainstorm Garage Sale group. Thank you to everyone who joined us at the first Community Happy Hour last what we want to see in the park Will be held Friday June 20th and The work of Board members is es- month! It was a great day to meet new neighbors at Harriet Brewing. Visit the through activities, pictures, and Saturday June 21st, 2014. There is a pecially significant as they are re- website calendar for more upcoming events: http://www.longfellow.org/news- photos, hear about some ideas al- $10 registration fee to cover adver- sponsible for the overall manage- events/calendar/ ready cooking, and meet your tising and map printing costs. Regis- ment of the organization. We will Photo by Jane Strauss for the Longfellow365 project (longfellow365.com). neighbors at this potluck event! tration is open through Friday June sincerely miss the contributions of FFI [email protected] 6th at longfellow.org/sale or register outgoing Board members. Thank Share the River Gorge Event in person at the LCC office - 2727 you so much Leaf, Melissa, Bree, Calendar of Meetings and Events 26th Ave S. Check the LCC website Katie and DeWayne! On Tuesday, July 29 from 6:00 - at longfellow.org in mid-June for 8:00pm, the LCC River Gorge Com- map pick up locations. FFI Please welcome mittee hosts the 9th annual Share [email protected] or 612.722.4529 JUNE 2014 the River Gorge Event. This year’s ac- Ext. 13 newly elected tivities include free guided canoe Meetings are free and open to the public, and are accessible. rides, ice cream, and tours of the Thank You For Your 2014-15 LCC Board Check the calendar on our website www.longfellow.org 36th St. oak savanna area. FFI joan- members [email protected] Service Outgoing ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE Longfellow Summer Celebration At the April 22nd Annual General Wednesday, June 4 Tuesday June 24 2013-14 LCC Board Membership meeting we elected 7:00 - 8:00 pm 5:00 – 7:00pm six new Board members. Angie Fireroast Café, 3800 37th Ave Fireroast Café, 3800 37th Ave S Members Pabon, Julie Kearns, Annette FFI: [email protected] On behalf of the 2014 LCC Board of Odren, Adosh Unni, Scott Cramer Join your neighbors in celebrating Directors, LCC staff and the Greater and Ken Koense, who join our NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT the warmer weather! This family Longfellow Community, I would like continuing directors: Leslie Monday, June 9 friendly event is for mingling with to thank outgoing Board members MacKenzie, Christine Marlo- 6:30 - 8:00 pm your neighbors at a great local busi- for their generous and dedicated Triemstra, Alex Vitrella, Mike LCC Office, 2727 26th Ave S ness in the greater Longfellow contributions to the community. Linzbach, Eric Day, Trevor Russell, FFI: [email protected] Neighborhood. We are celebrating Guthrie Byard, Vicki Farden and everything great about Longfellow LCC Board Members Leaf McGregor, John Sulzbach. Please join LCC in LONGFELLOW FAITH FORUM and raising funds for more pro- Melissa Erjavec, Bree Dalager, Katie welcoming our new Board mem- Tuesday, June 10 grams to improve the neighbor- Roth, and DeWayne Townsend end- bers and thanking our continuing 12:00 – 1:30 pm hood! Enjoy samples from the ed their Board terms in April 2014. members. FFI: [email protected] COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Tuesday, June 10 on June 20th and 21st. President’s 6:30 - 8:00 pm In addition to these great events, Longfellow Park, 3435 36th Ave S Message LCC committees continue to en- FFI: [email protected] gage on important community is- We had a great turnout at our an- BOARD OF DIRECTORS nual General Membership Meet- sues. Whether it is crime prevention, business support and develop- Thursday, June 19 ing in April. A big thank you to the 6:30 – 8:30 pm LCC Staff and volunteers for put- ment, sustainable living, restoration Brackett Park, 2728 39th Ave S ting on such an important event and enjoyment of the River Gorge for the community. It was wonder- (to name just a few) - whatever your FFI: [email protected] ful to see so many new faces, and interest or idea for making our com- RIVER GORGE COMMITTEE munity a better place to live, work inspiring to see so much enthusi- Eric Day, President of the Board Tuesday, June 17 and play, the Longfellow Communi- asm for our annual board elec- 7:00 – 8:30 pm there are a lot of exciting LCC ty Council has a committee that will tions. Although not everyone who Hiawatha School Park, 4305 42nd St. E events on the horizon. We’ve help make it happen. was nominated will be able to FFI: [email protected] serve, we sincerely hope that folks added several new events this It’s going to be a busy summer in continue to be active in the organ- year, with three scheduled for June Longfellow. I encourage everyone ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORTATION ization, either by joining a commit- alone: the LCC Community Happy to get outside, meet your neigh- Tuesday, June 24 tee or by coming to one of our up- Hour on June 11th; LCC’s Summer bors, make some new friends, and 6:30 - 8:00 pm coming events. Celebration at Fireroast on June 24th; and the Twin Cities’ largest find out what LCC’s all about. See LCC Office, 2727 26th Ave S It’s going to be a great year and neighborhood Garage Sale event, you around the neighborhood! FFI: [email protected]

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RSVP requested by calling Ruth Sonora Grill 612-722-4529 x10, or emailing Volunteer visitors [email protected]. receives award Ruhel Islam from Gandhi needed for seniors Sonora Grill, with chef Alejandro Mahal will lead a tour of his Help seniors stay in their homes Castillon and manager Conrado aquaponics operation in the base- and keep socially connected. If you Badilla, was honored at the May ment of the restaurant following have a heart for seniors, you’ll love 17 Neighborhood Development the meeting. The Legislative Update this volunteer position! We’re look- Center Entrepreneur of the Year is co-hosted with West of the Rail ing for “Friendly Visitors” to visit Awards. They received the Business Association, and Seward isolated seniors in the greater Outstanding Achievement Award Civic & Commerce Association. Longfellow and Seward neighbor- for Community Impact. They were hoods. Call Longfellow/Seward cited for taking their cuisine from Healthy Seniors at 612-729-5799 the Midtown Global Market and Svenskarnas Dag for more information. then revitalizing a long dormant property on Lake St. for Senora scheduled June 22 Grill restaurant at 3300 E. Lake St. The 81st annual Svenskarnas Dag Bethany Lutheran will be held June 22 (8am-5pm) at Minnehaha Park. This Swedish prepares “Soundbytes” Volunteers sought for event includes ethnic concerts, “Soundbytes: Dinner Church on The recent Friends of East Lake Library book sale saw Library fans take displays, food and loads of fun. 36th Ave.” is scheduled Sat., June Riverside Park cleanup 2000-plus books to new homes and some to neighboring Little Free Li- The stage will be close to the 7, 5-7pm at Bethany Lutheran braries! The East Lake Library wants to thank everyone who donated Riverside Park, Friends of the Sea Salt Eatery and nearby all the Church, 3901 36th Ave. S. Feed books and bought books! (Photo by J. Springfield) Mississippi River is seeking vol- other park’s activities. Performers your soul; prepare the meal unteers on Sat., June 7, 9:30- include the Swedish group Bjarv, together in community and wor- 11:30am, to work with staff ecol- incorporate both new and old Seward Healthy Seniors at 612- a Scandinavian quartet of saxo- ship while we share food at the ogists to remove invasive species, elements in a way that is respect- 729-5799. phones, local performers includ- table. Reservations are appreciat- help water and tend the native ful to the past. Projects are judged ing the American Swedish Insti- ed at email office@bethany- plantings at Riverside Park, near on attention to the quality of tute and St. Paul Male Choruses, on36th.com. Franklin and the Mississippi design, architecture, workman- Broadway High The Svenskarnas Dag Girls Choir, River. Come improve local ship, and materials as well as the the Vasa Junior Folk Dancers, wildlife habitat and water quali- positive impact on the surround- gets recycling grant Twin Cities Swedish Folk Epworth celebrates ty! All tools and guidance provid- Dancers and a lot more. ing neighborhood and communi- The Hennepin County Board has ed. Learn more on the calendar at ty. Projects were judged based on Additionally, the ‘Swede of Centennial June 14-15 www.fmr.org, or sign up with Sue approved a $2053 grant to the Year’ will be crowned 2015 their careful attention to the quali- Broadway High School to engage In 1914, a group of families in at [email protected] or 651- ty of design, architecture, work- Miss Svenskarnas Dag! And, of south Minneapolis began meet- 222-2193 x31 for directions to the students in waste reduction and course, you won’t want miss the manship, and materials as well as recycling activities. It was part of ing in homes for Bible study. The meeting spot within the park. their positive impact on surround- annual Midsommarstäng group later moved into a store- an award to 18 area schools total- rainsin! In addition to delightful ing neighborhoods and communi- ly over $118,000. Grants will be front at 37th Ave. and Lake St. ty. A jury comprised of three authentic Swedish foods and used to implement new or After meeting with officials from Garden Club talks Minneapolis Heritage Preservation handicrafts available for pur- improve existing recycling and the Methodist Episcopal Church, Commissioners, two members of chase like Thor’s ax and silver organics recycling programs. it was decided to establish a “edible landscapes” the American Institute of Architects Viking helmets, vendors will be Some projects will expand collec- Methodist church in the Seven Minneapolis Chapter, and two offering (besides lutefisk) lots of Gardening with double the rewards tion of recyclables to the school Oaks (Longfellow) neighbor- board members from Preserve Swedish / Scandinavian delica- hood. From that modest begin- - beautiful plants and edible pro- grounds and athletic events. duce – will be the focus of the June Minneapolis reviewed the nomina- cies’ like Svenska sausage, lin- ning, Epworth United Methodist Other projects will reduce waste gonberries, rice pudding, meeting of the Longfellow Garden tions. Church was launched. by purchasing reusable materials Swedish meat balls, cake brod, Club on Wed., June 25, 7pm, at Ep- The congregation invites the for the cafeteria, including bulk lemon fruit drinks and a lot of worth United Methodist Church, community and neighbors to cel- milk equipment, reusable trays, other comfort food. 3207 37th Ave. S. Free family fun night ebrate 100 years of ministry June utensils and dishware. This free family-friendly In the program Darren Loch– 14-15. Sat., June 14, an ice cream event will include activities and ner will describe what works and scheduled June 20 social and carnival will be from fun for all ages! what doesn’t when it comes to edi- The community is invited to an Luncheon planned 2-5pm on the church lawn, 3207 ble landscapes. Lochner will share outdoor celebration kicking off the 37th Ave. S. (Carnival game tick- lessons and tips learned from de- long-awaited summer. Come on June 3 at Bethany Holistic Moms to ets will be 10 cents each.) The veloping his own edible garden at Fri., June 20, from 6-8pm for kids’ building will be open for tours his Longfellow home. Veggies in games, inflatables, food, music “Power Down: Lunch Unplugged screen “Play Again” and displays will be on view. the landscape can add color, texture and fun at Trinity of Minnehaha on 36th Ave.” will be held Tues., Sun., June 15, worship with and variety as well as beauty, with- Falls, 5212 41st Ave. S. For more June 3, at noon at Bethany One generation from now, most special guests is at 10:30am. out sacrificing order and design. details, call 612-724-3691. Lutheran Church, 3901 36th Ave. S. people in the U.S. will have spent Tours of the church will be of- Lochner is the Minnesota Master Enjoy a light lunch with more time in the virtual world fered from noon to 3:30pm, and Naturalist Program coordinator at Longfellow neighbors while having than in nature. Media technolo- there will be a musical celebra- the University of Minnesota. Life and legacy a chance to connect and network. A gies have improved our lives in tion at 3:30pm. Meetings are free and open $5 donation towards lunch is many ways, but what are the con- After meeting with church to everyone. More at: www.face- presentation June 17 appreciated but not required. More sequences for our children, socie- officials in 1914, lots were se- book.com/LongfellowGarden information can be obtained at ty, and planet? Join the Holistic cured at the corner of 37th Ave. Join Longfellow/Seward Healthy Club. email: [email protected] Moms Network at Fuller Park Rec and 32nd St. (donated by Mrs. Seniors and Minneapolis Com - Center (4800 Grand Ave. S.) on T.B. Walker). Groundbreaking for m unity Education for a presenta- Wed., June 16, 7-9pm, for a view- the new church was in May 1915, Roosevelt Library tion about your legacy on Tues., LBA to host annual ing of the movie, “Play Again,” and the newly constructed June 17 at 10:30am at Bradshaw and a discussion. “Play Again” church was dedicated in October given Heritage Award Funeral & Cremation Services, legislative update takes six teenagers who, like the 1915. In 1965 a new sanctuary 3131 Minnehaha Ave. S. How do average American child, spend building was erected adjacent to The Roosevelt Public Library, you want to be remembered? The 9th Annual Legislative Up- over eight hours a day behind the old structure. Both structures 4026 28th Ave. S., received recog- What are some of your options as date with State Senator Patricia screens, unplugs them, and takes still stand together; the older nition in the 24th Annual you make decisions about your Torres Ray, State Representative them on their first wilderness building was renovated in 1980. Minneapolis Heritage Preservation legacy and end of life issues? Jim Davnie, and Hennepin adventure. Through the teens and For information about the Awards held recently. The library Learn about some of the legal County Commissioner Peter experts, the movie investigates Epworth Centennial celebration, was given the award for “New issues that you should consider McLaughlin will be the subject of the consequences of a childhood contact Cleo Fors (cleofors@ Addition to an Historic Building.” when you make decisions about the June meeting of the Longfel- removed from nature and yahoo.com) or Nancy Caligiuri The Minneapolis Preservation your bequests and inheritance low Business Association on encourages action for a sustain- ([email protected].) Awards highlight the year’s best at this informative presentation Thur., June 12, 12-1:30pm, at the able future. Screening co-spon- achievements for transforming a by Susan Rehwaldt, a local com- Gandhi Mahal community room, sored by Sierra Club North Star historic property, building, or munity outreach coordinator. 3009 27th Ave. S. Lunch buffet is Chapter. Continued on page 12 landscape and reinventing it to For questions, call Longfellow/ $12/person, payable at the door. www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • June 2014 Page 11 Garage Sale on Sat., May 31, Tennis lessons should contact the Senior ash trees in 13 states, and approx- In Our 8am-1pm and Sat., May 31, 8am- Linkage Line at 1-800-333-2433 imately 20 percent of the tree 1pm. Pick up maps on the corner for information about services in canopy in Minneapolis consists of 34th St. and 48th Ave. in Min- open at local parks their neighborhood. of ash trees. The Minnesota Community neapolis on May 31. InnerCity Tennis has partnered Department of Agriculture has Shop for antiques, classic fur- with the Minneapolis Park and issued a state quarantine on fire- Continued from page 11 niture, lamps, clothing (mens, Recreation Department since the Monthly series wood, ash trees, and ash tree womens, teens, kids), great 1970s to bring affordable, quality products in Hennepin, Ramsey, Summer Jazz Series books, craft and school supplies, tennis lessons to the children continues at Trylon Houston and Winona counties to household accents, tools, CDs, and youth of Minneapolis. This Sound Unseen presents the MN slow the spread of emerald ash opens on June 15 DVDs, linens, camping and year the program will operate at Premiere of “Breadcrumb Trail,” borers. sports equipment, plants, and 23 different park sites through- St. Albert the Great Catholic a documentary on the Louisville other “treasures.” out Minneapolis, including Church will present the first of their based band Slint as part of their Longfellow Park, Lake Hiawatha Area lake grades Summer Jazz Series on Sun., June monthly film series, Wed., June Park, and Nokomis Park. 15, 1pm. Vocalist Maud Hixson 11, at the Trylon microcinema, Kids Summer Club Kids ages 4-17 can play (par- released for 2013 and piano virtuoso Rick Carlson 3258 Minnehaha Ave. S. The ticipants must turn 4 on or be- will perform on the Steinway con- movie screens at 7pm. Grade rankings for lakes within scheduled June 16-20 fore June 16) and there are daily cert grand. Opening performer is “Breadcrumb Trail” (dir. the Minnehaha Creek Watershed lessons for six weeks. The cost for Jeremy Rosenwinkel. Cost for the Trinity Summer Club, “Weird An- Lance Bangs, , 93 min., HD, USA) District for 2013 have been re- the program is $75 per player. If concert is $15 at the door. imals,” will be held June 16-20 at is the feature length documentary leased. Morris Park, 40th Ave. S. and families are in financial hard- about the band Slint and the Lake Hiawatha has been 55th St. At Weird Animals, kids ship, full scholarships are award- Louisville music culture they rated B-, meaning generally good St. Albert schedules will learn about some of God’s ed, no questions asked! All fami- emerged from. Throughout the water quality but algae may limit most creative creations! They’ll lies have to do is check the schol- 1980s, a group of friends in swimming, particularly toward huge rummage sale participate in memorable Bible- arship box on their registration Louisville, Kentucky grew up the end of the summer. Hi- learning activities, sing catchy form. “The program is affordable forming bands, breaking up, and awatha’s low points were in 2007 St. Albert the Great, E. 29th St. at songs, play teamwork-building and reaches into almost every reforming in different configura- and 2009 when it was graded at 32nd Ave. S., is planning a huge games, have yummy treats, expe- neighborhood of Minneapolis,” tions. They were playing hardcore D+. Its current rating of B- is the rummage sale for the weekend of rience cool Bible adventures, col- said Executive Director Samantha shows at ages 10-12, touring with highest ranking the lake has re- May 29-June 1. The Preview Sale lect Bible Memory Buddies to re- Smart Merritt. Samhain as 14 year olds, record- ceived in 10 years. will take place on Thur., May 29, mind them they are one of a “Our six week Tennis in the ing for Homestead as Squirelbait Lake Nokomis has been 5-8pm, and there will be a $5 entry kind, and test out Sciency-Fun Parks Program teaches basic ten- at age 15, then formed Slint in rated C+, meaning average quali- fee to shop while the selection is Gizmos they’ll take home and nis fundamentals and strategy,” their late teens and recorded the ty. Swimming, boating, and fish- best. On Fri. and Sat., May 30-31, play with all summer long. said Program Director Paul Vang. classic album “Spiderland” ing may be undesirable relatively the sale runs from 9am-7pm. The In addition, kids will learn “Group drills and games facili- before they were 21. They broke early in the season. Algae blooms Sunday Bag Sale on June 1 will to look for evidence of God all tate learning the volley, ground- up before the album’s release, giv- occasionally. Lake Nokomis’ low take place from 9am to noon on around them through something stroke, overhead and serve. In ad- ing no interviews and vanishing point was in 2004, rating a D+ Sunday with a small bag selling for called God Sightings. Each day dition to tennis skills, kids build into their own shadows. Two that year. It has been consistently $3 and a large for $5. concludes with The Tail End—a teamwork, confidence and hand- decades passed as filmmaker been getting one of the three C celebration that will get everyone eye coordination skills, learn Lance Bangs assembled unseen grades since then. involved in living what they’ve healthy nutrition habits and de- footage of the teenagers writing The Minnehaha Creek Neighborhood garage learned. Family members and velop a life-long love of physical and arranging “Spiderland” as Watershed District’s water quality sale planned May 31 friends are encouraged to join fitness.” well as the first on camera inter- lake grading method was devel- daily for this special time at At the conclusion of six views with the band members oped in 1989. The lake grade Get deals at a Neighborhood 11:30am. weeks of tennis lessons, an indi- and their contemporaries trying shows how one lake measures up Participation in Trinity Kids vidual tournament is offered free to decipher what they had been compared to other area lakes and Summer Club is completely free. of charge to all Tennis in the through. Featuring Slint, Steve indicates the perceived condition Weird Animals Summer Club is Parks participants on Sat., July 26 Albini, Ian Mackaye, David of the open water. Three water for children age 3 through the 5th at InnerCity Tennis in South Grubbs, David Yow, James quality measurements are com- grade and will run from 9am- Minneapolis. Murphy and archival material bined to create each lake grade. noon each day. For more infor- Lesson times at Longfellow from Will Oldham. However, there are also other fac- mation, call 612-724-3691 or reg- Park are 8-9am (ages 6-11), and tors that contribute to lake condi- ister online at: http://groupvb- 9-10am (ages 12-17). At tion, including precipitation. spro.com/vbs/ez/trinitykids. Nokomis Park, lessons are 8-9am Lymphomathon set aquatic plants, fisheries, harmful (ages 4-5), 9-10 (ages 6-7), 10- chemicals, and over-use. 11am (ages 8-10), and 11am- at Lake Nokomis noon (ages 11-13, 14-17). Lake Hiawatha Park scheduled lessons The 10th Annual Minneapolis County hits goal are 10:30-11:30am (ages 6-11), Lymphomathon will be held June and 11:30-12:30pm (ages 12-17). 7, 9am-noon at Lake Nokomis, two years early Participants can register 4955 W. Lake Nokomis Pkwy. online at www.innercitytennis The Lymphomathon is a non- In 2013, 80 percent of the waste .org/youth/tennis-in-the-parks. competitive 5K walk/run in generated in Hennepin County Last summer over 1,100 kids par- which lymphoma survivors, fam- was diverted from landfills and ticipated in ICT’s Tennis in the ily members, friends, and com- reused, recycled, composted, or Parks program. Half of the partic- munity and corporate teams burned to create energy. This en- ipants played for free. gather to celebrate, honor and abled the county to achieve its support one another while rais- 2015 landfill diversion goal es- ing funds for lymphoma research tablished by the Minnesota Pol- Garden maintenance and programming. You can find lution Control Agency two years out how to donate and how to ahead of schedule. Recycling volunteers needed take part in other ways by con- also increased in 2013 to 40 per- tacting the Lymphoma Research cent, with the county making sig- Enjoy the great outdoors and get Foundation, 612-696-3757, by nificant improvements in com- your hands dirty! Seniors in Min- emailing Minnesota@lymphoma. mercial and apartment recycling neapolis need your help to main- org or by going to their website at programs last year. tain their flower garden or veg- www.lymphomathon.org. The total amount of waste etable patch. Volunteer one time generated per capita in the coun- or adopt a garden for the season ty has decreased by 20 percent until it freezes. Work with a part- Stop trimming ash since 2007, which is a positive ner and you can take turns gar- trend after having increased an- dening. Family teams welcome, trees until fall nually prior to 2007. youth must be age 7 or older and Some of the strategies the supervised by an adult. Even with our late spring and county will implement to further Exact location in Minneapo- chilly temperatures, conditions increase recycling and divert lis depends upon where the sen- are now warm enough for beetles waste from landfills in 2014 ior citizen resides. One-time and that attack and kill ash trees. include helping cities, businesses, other unpaid volunteer opportu- Emerald ash borers are present in apartment buildings, parks and nities are also available. Please Minneapolis and are normally events improve recycling, helping contact Jeanne the NIP Seniors active from May through Labor cities implement curbside organ- Program, Volunteer Coordinator Day. Homeowners that have ash ics recycling collection and more. at srvolunteer@neighborhoodin- trees in their yards should not volve.org or call 612-746-8549 prune them this time of year or for more information. move any part of an ash tree NIP website is www.neigh- (firewood, branches, etc.) while See additional borhoodinvolve.org If you are a the pests are active. Inadvertently Minneapolis senior in need of moving the pests helps them community events yard care, call 612-374-3322 or spread to uncontaminated areas. at our website: email seniors@neighborhoodin- Emerald ash borers are a volve.org Senior citizens who major concern because they have www.longfellownokomismessenger.com reside outside of Minneapolis caused the deaths of millions of

Page 12 June 2014 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com Events planned at Events slated at Nokomis Library Local library schedule of events Roosevelt Library Nokomis Library, 5100 S 34th Ave., Roosevelt Library, 4026 28th Ave. has the following events planned There are a lot more events at the local libraries than we could list here. For a more S., will sponsor a number of events in June: in June: —Used Book Sale will be held Sat., complete list go to the online calendar at www.longfellownokomismessenger.com/events. — Roosevelt will hold a Used May 31, 9am-4pm. Bargain Book Sale on Sat., June 21, 10am- hunters and book lovers take note: are available at the library or you their parent or caregiver) meets —Baby Storytime is scheduled Fri- 3pm. The Friends of the Library the Friends of the Library will hold can bring your own. every Saturday through August 16 days, June 13, 20, and 27, at will hold a sale of hundreds of a sale of hundreds of adult and —The Friends of the Nokomis Li- at 9:30am. 11:15am. This event is for children adult and children’s fiction and children’s fiction and nonfiction brary Adult Book Club will meet —LEGO Lab meets Sat., June 7, from birth to 24 months and their nonfiction books in hardcover and books in hardcover and paperback. Thur., June 26, 6:30pm. from 2-4pm. This event is for parent or caregiver. paperback. Most books are with- Funds raised will benefit the li- —Teen Anime Club meets Thur., families. —“Game On,” Sat., June 7 and 21, drawn from the Hennepin County brary. June 19, 6:30-8pm. Watch anime, from 2-4pm. Join up to learn the Library system or donated by the — PRIDE: Author Talk will feature discuss manga and share artwork. Events scheduled at basics – or some new tips and public. Funds raised will benefit author Elizabeth Fontaine on Something different every time! tricks – to the popular “Magic: The the library. Mon., June 30, 6:30pm. For teens, —The Mystery/Thriller Adult Book East Lake Library Gathering” trading card game. This —LEGO Lab meets Sat., May 31, Fontaine will read from her new Club meets on Mon., June 9, East Lake Library, 2727 E. Lake St., is event is for teens. Use our free from 2-4pm, and on Thur., June book, “Eagle Peak,” published by 6:30pm. has numerous scheduled events cards and decks, or bring your 12, 3:30-5pm. This event is for Prizm Press which publishes —The First Friday Diabetes Sup- during June. Among them: own. families. young adult books featuring LGBT port Group meets Fri., June 5, 1- — Master Gardener: Edible Land- — Conversation Circles will meet —“Remember When? A Social 3pm. Share experiences with oth- characters. Books will be available scapes, Tues., June 3, 6:30-8:30pm. every Sunday in June from 1-3pm. Club for Adults 55+” meets on ers living with diabetes and get tips for purchase and signing. Learn the how-tos of edible land- Non-native English speakers can Thursdays from 1-3pm. Gather and advice from a health care pro- —Childcare Group Storytime will scaping. Fruits, vegetables, berries practice their English and make with others from the community fessional on blood sugar manage- meet Tues., June 24, 11am. Talk, and edible flowers can easily be- new friends in an informal, volun- to share stories, memories and ment, diet and exercise. Please call sing, read, write and play together come a part of your home land- teer-led setting, and learn about enjoy good company. Nokomis Healthy Seniors, 612- in a format appropriate for the scape design. the library, too. Call 612-543-5669 —The Mystery/Thriller Adult Book 729-5499, to make arrangements for more information in English children in your care. Share books, — Act Out for Adults: Costume Club meets on Sat., June 7, 1pm. stories, rhymes, music and move- for free transportation to the pro- or, in Hmong, 612-543-8845; in Design Basics, Sat. June 21, 10- — “Paws to Read with an Animal” ment. gram if needed. Somali, 612-543-8756; in Spanish, 11:30am. Learn how costume de- will take place Sat., June 14, 3- —Fearless and Friendly Knitting —The 55+ Book Club meets Wed., 612-543-8510. signers begin with a concept and 5pm. This event is for families. Vol- Group meets the 2nd and 4th June 4 at 3pm when they will dis- — Job Search Assistance is planned create one-of-a-kind, fully realized unteers will help put young readers Wed. of the month (June 11 / 25) cuss “Taliban Cricket Club,” by for every Tuesday in June, from 3- costumes for the stage. Get behind at ease so they can cuddle up with from 10am-noon. This meeting is Timeri N. Murari. 5pm. Do you need help looking a certified therapy animal and for men and women at all skill lev- —The Graphic Novel Adult Book the scenes scoop and explore the for a job, filling out applications or garment development process from practice reading aloud. Most li- els. Bring your own needles and Club meets Thur., June 12, writing your résumé? Stop in for braries host dogs and you can call yarn, please. Other needlecrafts 6:30pm. start to finish. Led by an experi- free one-to-one assistance with a enced teaching artist from Guthrie ahead to see if other animals will welcome! —The Sci-Fi Adult Book Club job search representative. be visiting. —The Nokomis Library Writing meets the first Thursday of each Theater, this event is designed for —Childcare Group Storytime, both avid theater-goers and people —Baby Storytime meets at the li- Group meets the first Monday of month (June 5) at 6:30pm. In June Wed., June 4, 10:30am. Talk, sing, brary every Saturday starting June the month (June 2) at 6:30pm. they will discuss “Snow Crash,” by who just have an interest. read, write and play together in a —The Adult Book Club will meet 17 at 9:30am. This program is for Bring works in progress, paper and Neal Stephenson. —Family Story- format appropriate for the children children from birth to 24 months Fri., June 13, 10:30-11:30am. They pen. You will explore different time for children of all ages, and in your care. and their parent or caregiver. will discuss “Main Street” by Sin- ways to think about writing. their parents, meets every Fri. —Teen Anime Club (for teens) —Game On! Meets Thur., June 26, clair Lewis. — “Game On! Gaming Thursdays” through June 27, at 10:30am and meets Thur., June 12, at 6pm. 6:30pm. For families: It’s your —Family Storytime is held on Fri., takes place on every Thur., 4:30- every Saturday through May 17 at Watch anime, discuss manga and turn! Drop in for a variety of lawn June 13, 20 and 27, at 10:15am. 6pm (no session June 19). This 11am. share artwork. Something different games, both old and new. In case event is for teens. Play Xbox 360 or —Baby Storytime, for children This event is for children of all ages every time! of rain, this event will be cancelled. Magic: The Gathering game cards from birth to 24 months (and and their parent or caregiver.

SWIMMING paved trails along W. River Pkwy., Pkwy. to the Chain of Lakes and all-night arts festival. Ride the giant Affordable fun connecting to Minnehaha Park. On beyond. pedal bear. Enjoy free food and There are two beaches to choose the north end of the neighbor- It’ll be a night to remember if beverages. Earn a glow-in-the-dark Continued from page 6 from at Lake Nokomis and one hood, hop onto the Midtown you participate in the 3rd annual t-shirt. The Greenway Glow raises at Lake Hiawatha. Or, opt to get Greenway, a 5.5-mile trail along a Greenway Glow Night Bike Ride money for the trail so register at AT THE LIBRARY wet in Minnehaha Creek at Min- former railroad corridor that offers on June 14 from 9:01pm-1am dur- http://midtowngreenway.org. nehaha Park. barrier-free bicycling from W. River ing Northern Spark, the city-wide, Local libraries regularly host Lego® Those who prefer a pool will Lab for families. The library has the find one at Longfellow Park, Sibley bricks; all you need to bring is your Park, Hiawatha School Park, imagination. No experience neces- Bossen Park, Morris Park and Kee- sary. There will also be DUPLOS®, waydin Park. The new zero depth so all ages are welcome. At Roo- entry pools at Lake Hiawatha Park sevelt: Thur., June 12 and July 10, Neighborhood Churches Welcome You! and the Wabun Picnic Area at Min- from 3:30-5pm. At Nokomis: Sat., nehaha Park are quite popular. June 7, July 5, and Aug. 2, 2-4pm. Bethany Lutheran Minnehaha United Methodist Trinity Lutheran Church Another fun family event at is 3901 36th Ave S - 612-729-9376 3701 E. 50th St. • 612-721-6231 of Minnehaha Falls Game On! This evening of lawn LOCK & DAM #1 www.bethanyon36th.com www.minnehaha.org 5212 41st Ave. S. • 612-724-3691 games will be at: Roosevelt on Take a 30-minute tour at the Lock Pastor Jo Bauman Traditional Service 9:00 am www.trinityfalls.org Thur., June 26 and July 31, at and Dam #1 at 5000 W. River Sundays Worship - 9:30 am Contemporary Worship 11:00 am Pastors Derek Johnson & Matt Oxendale Weds. Bible Study - 10 am (Sept.-May) 10:30 am (June-Aug.) 6:30pm; Nokomis on Wed., June Pkwy. It offers a bird’s-eye view of Sunday Worship 10:00 am w/children’s church Tues. June 3 - Power Down Community Education for all ages 10:15 (Sept.-May) VBS at Morris Park - June 16-20, 9:00 am 11 and July 9 from 2-4pm. the locking procedure and other Lunch at Noon (Childcare; fully accessible) Game On: Board Games will June 20 Outdoor Celebration - 6:00-8:00 pm topics ranging from barge traffic in Sat. June 7 - SoundBytes Dinner Church AA Meetings Tuesdays/Sundays 7:00 pm be at Nokomis Library on Wed., the transportation network to the at 5 pm St. Albert the Great Catholic June 11 and July 9 from 2-4pm. Corps 9-foot channel project. Check us out! E. 29th St. at 32nd Ave. S. • Family storytime will be at 612-724-3643 Nokomis on every Friday (except Bethlehem Covenant www.saintalbertthegreat.org July 4) through Aug. 15, at FISHING 3141 43rd Ave. S. • 612-721-5768 Fr. Joe Gillespie, O.P. 10:30am. Or go to East Lake on Fri- Don’t let the lack of poles stop you www.bethlehemcov.org Sunday Mass 9:30 am (Childcare available) Pastor Ryan Eikenbary-Barber Saturday Mass 5:00 pm days, June 13, June 20, June 27, from fishing this summer. Head M,T, Th, F: Rosary at 8 am, Daily Mass 8:15 am July 11, July 18 and July 25, at (Handicapped accessible) over to Powderhorn Park, check Children especially welcome Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 10:15am. out poles from the recreation cen- Contemporary Worship, Sundays 9:00am First Fridays from 9 am to noon ter, and fish Powderhorn Lake. Or Traditional Worship, Sundays 10:30am Air conditioned! (Handicapped accessible) WATER FUN check out the fishing docks Lake Hiawatha or Lake Nokomis. Epworth United Methodist Canoe Diamond Lake with natural- 3207 37th Ave. • 612-722-0232 St. Peder's Evangelical Lutheran Projects of the ists from Minneapolis Parks on www.epworthumcmpls.org 4600 E. 42nd St. • 612-722-8000 Neighborhood June 12 and 21, 3-6pm. Learn BICYCLE AND WALKING Rev. Pam Armstrong www.stpeders.net Julie A. Ebbesen, Pastor about the history of Minneapolis Sunday Worship 10:30 am Churches Include: TRAILS Education: Adults at 9:45 am; Worship 9:00 and 10:30 am, lakes and explore Minnesota birds The Longfellow and Nokomis Children and Youth, 10:45 am Summer - 9:00 only Minnehaha Food Shelf, and wildflowers along the shore. neighborhood are well known for (Childcare Provided) Education for all at 9:00 am Serving People Tuesday Lifejackets will be provided. The (Wheelchair Accessible) their bicycling and walking trails. (Childcare; Wheelchair Acc., Braille) 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. class is $15 for residents. Coffee 10 am Bring the family on a ride around Paddle boards, pedal boats, Call us at 612-721-6231 Lake Nokomis and drop by the kayaks and canoes are available at new concessions stand, Sandcastle, Minnehaha United Methodist, Nokomis. for ice cream, or hit up one of the 3701 E. 50th St. Free water safety clinics are of- two ice cream shops at Cedar and fered for ages 5-14 at Lake Minnehaha Pkwy. Nokomis, where there are also The Grand Rounds Scenic logrolling classes. Byway in Longfellow includes www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • June 2014 Page 13 Classifieds Want ads must be in the Messenger before June 16 for the June 26 issue. Call 651-645-7045 for more information. Messenger Your classified ad will also be automatically placed on the Messenger’s website at www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com

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Page 14 June 2014 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com membership. Closed Mondays Cannon River, Cannon Falls Cost for boats: $35 per canoe, Cost for boats: $40.50 online, 651-259-3000 $50 per 4-person raft, $70 per 6- $45.50 walk-in Summer fun www.minnesotahistorycenter.org Bike the scenic 19.7-mile Can- person raft. Canoe base is located in the Min- Continued from page 5 non Valley rail trail or paddle the 507-263-4657 nesota Interstate State Park (state Cannon River for an 8-mile (ap- Mill City Museum www.cannonfallscanoeandbike.c park vehicle sticker required) Flint Hills International prox. 3-hour) float. In lower om 651-465-6315 Housed in the hollow remains of water, sandbars make great picnic www.wildmountain.com/taylors- Children’s Festival the old mill, the Mill City Museum and swim spots. Cannon Falls falls-canoe-kayak-rental May 29-June 1, 10am-5pm, Rice is a multi-sensory experience. Take Canoe & Bike Rental has bikes St. Croix River Park St. Paul in the Flour Tower multimedia ele- for adults, some for kids, Paddle the Wild & Scenic St. When you’re done paddling, grab Enjoy art exhibits, performances, vator exhibit, enjoy spectacular tandems, and trail-a-bikes. They Croix River. Begin at Taylors a root beer at the drive-in on the and international food vendors at views of St. Anthony Falls and the also have canoes, kayaks and Falls. Paddle to either Osceola main drag (Hwy 95) in Taylors this huge family event. Don’t miss Mississippi River from the 9th rafts. Reservations are a must for Landing (7 miles, 2-3 hours of Falls. Look for the giant mug of this year’s amazing outdoor specta- floor Observation Deck, get a whiff weekends. paddling) or William O’Brien root beer! You can play a round cle, Cirque Mechanics’ Gantry Bike, of fresh cookies baking in the lab. Cost for bikes (varies by type): State Park (17 miles, 5-7 hours), of mini golf here, too. as it rolls through the festival. In- Cost: $11 adults, $9 students/se- $20/4 hours, $25/all day (in- then get shuttled back to your car side the Ordway, performers from niors, $6 children ages 6-17, 5 and cludes required $4 Wheel Pass) in Taylors Falls. Dogs allowed. around the world present two full under free; free with MN Historical days of shows at $5 each. Society membership Tickets: 651-224-4222 (closed Mondays in June, open http://www.ordway.org/festival/ Mondays in July & August) 612-341-7555 Minnesota History Center www.millcitymuseum.org FREE to public Tuesdays, 5-8pm GET OUTTA DODGE June 21 begins History HiJinx: Robot Mania! Dodge Nature Center For centuries scientists and artists, July 11, 8:30-10pm, Star Gazing such as Aristotle and Leonardo da ages 12+ Vinci, made sketches and models of Join University of Minnesota As- movable figures. In the years follow- tronomers as they share their tele- ing World War II, space travel and scopes and knowledge of the heav- technology drove the popularity of ens at this free event. robots, with comic book and televi- Cost: Free sion characters like Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers hitting the scene. July 12, 9am-noon, Open House at View toy robots in the new History the Farm, all ages Center exhibit, Toys of the 50s, 60s Visit sheep, cows, pigs and chick- and 70s, then create your own paper ens. Learn about the farm, animals, and cardboard contraption. gardens, and beehives. Cost: $11 adults, $9 seniors/students, Cost: Free $6 children (6-17), 5 and under free; 651-455-4531 free with MN Historical Society www.dodgenaturecenter.org

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Stan, Jon and Wally • 612-721-4153 www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • June 2014 Page 15 spice that matters,” he said. “We all have our own style.” Gandhi Mahal His fresh vegetables and Continued from page 1 usage of spice not only draws Although not certified as or- customers, but resulted in Gand- ganic, Islam said all the vegeta- hi Mahal being named one of bles they grow are not using the 20 best Indian restaurants in chemicals. He also said that he the United States by Travel and has partnered with Eureka Recy- Leisure. cling and his restaurant has zero The restaurant has a space percent waste. for children to play, which Islam stressed that vision is Islam's young daughter helped important, but action then needs decorate. There is also a meeting to be taken. room for community gatherings; “Our plan is to lead by ex- World Law Day was recently cel- ample,” he explained. He is hop- ebrated there. ing to convince all the nearby On May 18, volunteers met restaurants to also grow their in the community room to build own food. “I would like to see a self-watering system. Rain gardens on the roof, and every- water is collected and piped in, one needs to participate. I want with boxes of vegetables on a this to become a healthy area for pallet. “It’s a self-watering sys- food.” tem, so that we don’t have to Islam grew up watching his water the plants every day,” Start-up plants growing in the aquaponics production system in the basement of Gandhi Majal. The system com- mother and grandmother cook Islam said. bines aquaculture (raising aquatic animals such as fish in tanks) with hydroponics (cultivating plants in water) in and was drawn to culinary arts at He is also hoping to one day a symbiotic environment. (Photo by Jan Willms) a young age. He also had an op- raise his own chickens and goats, portunity to work with his uncle, and he plans to eventually in- said. “It’s not easy to do business of dal, Islam noted that food is Gandhi Mahal is open seven who was a political leader in stall solar panels on his build- in another country, but there are the true wealth. days a week, serving a lunch buf- Bangladesh. Islam was in charge ing. wonderful opportunities here.” “It can solve all problems,” fet from 11:30am-3pm and din- of events and learned about Islam comes from a country Taking the cover off a dish he said. ner from 5-10pm. diplomacy as well as cooking. the size of Wisconsin, but with “From when I was little, I 160 million people instead of 6 was passionate about food,” he million. “We know food is very said. “My goal is to unite people important, and that for every through food. We serve vegan step we take, efforts are felt all and vegetarian courses as well as around the world,” he noted. meat, beer and wine. Everyone He emphasized that Min- needs to come to the same table neapolis is a wonderful place for and have dialogues; that can conversation and dialogue that bring peace to the world.” lead to action. He cited Ruth Islam uses family recipes in Roman of the Longfellow Busi- his restaurant and said he is es- ness Association and Joyce Wis- pecially fond of dal, a lentil dish dom of Lake Street Council as that was one of his favorite providing him with lots of infor- foods growing up. mation and support. “Most Asian spices are the “They help immigrant busi- same, but it is how you use the nesses move forward,” Islam

June 22, 2014 Minnehaha Falls Park 4801 South Minnehaha Park Drive • Minneapolis, MN The 81st Annual Svenskarnas Dag Midsommar Fest (Swedish Heritage Day) will be held in Minnehaha Falls Park on Sunday, June 22nd. The event runs from 10:00 to 5:00. We have a scheduled performance by Scendraget, a group of folk musicians from Sundsvall, Sweden. In addition, our talented local groups will perform: the ASI & St.Paul Male Choruses, Vasa Junior Folk Dancers, Svenskarnas Dag Girls Choir,Twin Cities Swedish Folk Dancers and much more. As usual, ”Swede of the Year” awards will be presented to very worthy recipients. A highlight of the day will be the crowning of Miss Svenskarnas Dag 2015. We have a great number and variety of vendors and exhibitors with handcrafts, gift items, demonstrations, food, treats etc. This is a family friendly event with activities and fun for all ages. For information call 612-724-6236 or go to www.Svenskarnasdag.com SVENSKARNAS DAG ORGANIZATION • MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55417 • 612-825-8808

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