Waraka Las Noticias del Xaafada Lyndale vecindario Lyndale para Español mira pagina 14 CO WEL ME Lyndale to Lyndale Neighborhood News ¡Bienvenidos! www.lyndale.org Soo Dhawaada Vol. XIII, No. 5 Minneapolis, MN May 2013

Join Us for Fish Fest – Saturday, May General June 15th! Membership Meeting by Jennifer Arnold Tuesday, May 28th 6:30 to 8:00 pm • Painter Park (620 34th St. W.) Th is year’s Fish Fest will take place on Saturday, June 15th Join us at the May General Membership meeting to hear from 5:00 to 8:30 pm. As always, from Minneapolis Mayoral candidates Mark Andrew & Cam the festivities will take place on Winton, Avenues for Youth, and hearing about a request from 33rd Street between Garfi eld Teen Challenge for a variance for expansion of services. & Harriet Avenues – right in front of the Garfi eld Aquarium All community members are encouraged to attend General building. Membership meetings. LNA considers everyone who lives, works, or owns property in the neighborhood to be a Fish Fest community member. Saturday, June 15th General Membership meetings are designed to provide a chance for community members to connect with each other, 5:00 - 8:30 pm cupscups andand utensilsutensils, aandnd we’llwe’ll havehave discuss important community issues, learn about things of having fun while getting impacting their lives, and decide the direction of their Garfield Aquarium compost bins brought in from things done. the City of Minneapolis. neighborhood. Treats at this meeting will be furnished by Meg (33rd St. and Garfield) Tuthill. To help you get excited for this Each year Fish Fest draws year’s event check out a photo well over 300 people from the As a part of LNA’s eff orts to include as many people as possible We’re just starting to plan this gallery from last year at www. neighborhood to honor the in our General Membership meetings, we will have fun year’s celebration, but we’re lyndale.org/galleries. creation of public art at the structured children’s activities for kids 2 to 12 during General sure that great food, cool music, Garfi eld Aquarium. A part Membership meetings. Activities will vary from month to fun activities and your favorite If you’d like to help plan or of what makes the event so month. For more information about the meeting contact Mark neighbors will be part of this volunteer at this year’s event, awesome is that it is a uniquely Hinds at [email protected] / (612) 824-9402, ext. 16. year’s event. You can also be sure drop Jennifer a line at (612) 824- Lyndale event that represents that it will be a low-waste event, 9402, ext. 12 / jennifer@lyndale. some of the best things about since we’ll be using compostable org. the neighborhood, like its spirit One Minneapolis A Beautiful Day for an Mayoral Forum by Henry Jiménez Mayoral Election. Incredible Día In one generation, the majority Come hear mayoral hopefuls of Minneapolis residents will speak to young people of color be people of color; yet today, del Niño on their plans to undo racial the city has one of the largest Written and Translated by In injustice over the next 4 years. disparities in racial equity in Taylor Shevey addition the country. to the nice Th anks to everyone who weather, One Minneapolis Th is community forum will give attended our Día del Niño there Mayoral Forum the candidates an opportunity event on Saturday, April 27th were a lot to share their solutions with the at Painter Park. By a stroke of other Thursday, June 6th youth who are being impacted of luck that we don’t always things Children having fun with bubbles. 6:00 pm the most. see organizing events, we that made Sabathani fi nally had a beautiful day! Th e this event selection of pan dulce (sweet Community Center All 2013 mayoral candidates wonderful sunshine helped so special. Th e music of Carlos have confi rmed attendance: bread) and thank you Valerie’s 310 E. 38th St., Mpls. make sure we had a great Lumbi started the program, for the enormous quantity of Mark Andrew, Jackie celebration, and I feel good which was followed by a variety carnitas! Th ey were a great treat Cherryhomes, Betsy Hodges, saying the event was a success. of delicious food not far behind. along with grilled corn, hot A coalition of young voters will Don Samuels, Gary Schiff , Jim More than 200 community dogs, nachos, popcorn, and fruit gather at Sabathani Community Th omas, and Cam Winton. members came together to We owe a big thanks to two salad. Center on Th ursday, June 6th at celebrate the neighborhood’s local businesses that supported 6:00pm to hear from candidates children. us with donations: Th ank you Día del Niño, cont’d. on pg. 9 in the 2013 Minneapolis Mayoral forum, cont’d. on pg. 2 Cinco de Mayo Mercado for the Lyndale Neighborhood Association NONPROFIT ORG 3537 Nicollet Avenue US POSTAGE PAID IN THIS ISSUE Minneapolis, MN 55408 PERMIT #32593 Fish Fest pg. 1 Walk-A-Thon Recap pg. 8 TWIN CITIES MN Mayoral Forum pg. 1 Art In Bloom pg. 9 Around Lyndale pg. 2 Neighborhood Meetings pg. 10 Business Profile pg. 3 Zion Church News pg. 10 Green Path pg. 4 Lawn & Garden Tips pg. 11 Volunteer Spotlight pg. 4 12th Ward Update pg. 12

Grafitti Buster Position pg. 5 Youth Farm Update pg. 13 Business Notes pg. 6 Día Del Niño pg. 14 Crime & Drug pg. 7 Clases de Inglés pg. 15

Lyndale School pg. 8 Community Calendar pg. 16 Lyndale Neighborhood News Around Lyndale – Community All Why You Matter Stars by Mark Hinds or an issue that crossed the line by Aryca Myers once that leads many people to photos by ? I was having an interesting years of community involvement. conversation at Día del Niño about why people do or don’t get I also hear how glad people are Th ere is still time to nominate involved in the neighborhood. that they got involved and how Lyndale community members for It was similar to many much they value the people the Community Service Award! Holly Receiving Her Community conversations I’ve had over the they’ve met and the work they’ve Service Award. years with people about the how done. It’s really fun to get to hear Th is annual award honors people who selfl essly serve and why they got involved in the people talk about how proud they Lyndale in an eff ort to make it a better place. Anyone neighborhood. are of what they’ve accomplished who has worked towards a safer, more vibrant, and and what a diff erence it makes sustainable community in the past 10 years is eligible, Over time I’ve heard a lot of to their neighborhood. You they do not need to be a current volunteer. And diff erent answers about how can really see how much the although we do really have the best Board in the City, people started getting involved, relationships mean to people Board Members and staff are ineligible for the award. for some people it was a public when you see people catching up LNA takes pride in the outstanding people in the safety issue, for others it was a with each other at neighborhood community and looks forward to recognizing these big project like the street lighting events. special individuals at the Annual Meeting. proposal, and for some it was because they wanted to get to Th e reason why all this matters, Nomination forms are available on the website at www. know their neighbors better. the reason why you matter, lyndale.org/involved/volunteer or simply contact Aryca Don Accepting the CSA on Behalf is that the success of the at [email protected] or (612) 824-9402, ext. 26 to get a of Minnesota Teen Challenge. I’ve also had similar neighborhood rests on people’s form. conversations with people I meet willingness to get involved. Th e from Lyndale who don’t come to biggest reason why Lyndale a lot of events or volunteer with is such a great neighborhood LNA. As you can imagine these is because people have been conversations are a bit diff erent, willing to step up and get so but they might not be as diff erent involved over the last thirty Annual Meeting – Save the Date as you think. years. What they’ve done is said “my neighborhood matters, this Monday, June 24th Some of the things I hear in matters to me, and I’m going to Community BBQ at 5:30 pm common are that people really do something about this.” Along like the work that LNA does and the way they’ve had the chance Annual Meeting from 7:00 to 8:00 pm that Lyndale is well known as a to get to know their neighbors, neighborhood for being really make new friends, have some Join us at the Lyndale Annual Meeting on Monday, June 24th. Starting at 5:30 we will have a involved and engaged. I regularly fun, and make a diff erence that community potluck BBQ, with LNA providing stuff for the grill. At 7:00 pm we’ll have a short hear people say that they’ve been you can see every day. annual meeting that will get you all caught up on the past year and let you know what’s ahead. meaning to get involved and that they would like to get to know All you have to do to make a At the meeting we will be awarding this year’s Lyndale Community Service Awards, have their neighbors. It’s always nice diff erence in Lyndale is drop a short presentation about what LNA has accomplished during the past year, and elect six to hear people say good things us a line and say you want to people to the LNA Board. Also don’t forget to bring your favorite dessert for the Annual about the neighborhood and our get involved. One thing we’re Dessert contest, the best dessert gets bragging rights for the whole year. work, but having grown up in really good at is working with Minnesota I also always take it people to fi gure out how your with a grain of salt. interests, availability, and ideas can help make Lyndale a better Th e thing that always surprises neighborhood. It doesn’t take Lyndale Neighborhood News me the most is how little a lot, it just takes you! If you’re diff erence there is between interested, drop me a line at Lyndale Neighborhood News is published Tim Cowdery the two conversations. Th e [email protected] / (612) 824- monthly to provide residents informa- Steven Godfrey diff erence, like they say in hockey 9402, ext. 16. tion about the activities of the Lyndale Bryce Pier and football, is a matter of Neighborhood Association (LNA). Holly Reckel inches. It sometimes seems like Mark Hinds is the Executive the tipping point was one free Director of the Lyndale Megan Seeds evening, a well-placed invitation, Neighborhood Association Lyndale Neighborhood News welcomes and Dan Swenson-Klatt encourages contributions from residents and businesses. Please contact the Lyndale LNA Staff from Neighborhood News with opinion letters, ar- Mark Hinds [email protected] Mayoral Forum, ticles, and calendar events. Norma Pietz [email protected] page 1 Kathy Tickle [email protected] Submissions may be edited for length, clar- Aryca Myers [email protected] “Th e One Minneapolis fund institutional racism is ity, relevance to the Lyndale coverage area, Erica Fulton [email protected] planted the seed to take the critical for our next Mayor and libel considerations. Anonymous contri- Taylor Shevey [email protected] city of Minneapolis’ illustrious and Council. Th is forum will butions will not be printed. Opinions are the vision to the streets and give provide a focused opportunity Nasra Hassan [email protected] writers’ own and not those of the Lyndale Jennifer Arnold [email protected] residents the opportunity to for Mayoral candidates to Neighborhood Association. connect with city government share their plans.” – Elizabeth Susan Hagler, Ad Sales in their own way. Th at is Glidden, Minneapolis City (612) 825-7780 [email protected] LNA is a 501(c)3 organization and does not what this forum is about.” Council Jeaneen Gauthier, Ad Sales – Ishmael Israel, Neighborhood endorse any political candidates. (612) 871-2772 [email protected] Community Engagement Interested individuals and Lyndale Neighborhood Association Commission media can contact Henry Lyndale Neighborhood News Board Members: Jiménez at (612) 321 8806 c/o Lyndale Neighborhood Association Richelle Reetz - President “Prioritizing strategies to or [email protected] for 3537 Nicollet Avenue South Taylor Rub - Vice-President eliminate disparities and information. Minneapolis, MN 55408 Tricia Silpala - Secretary Eric Perich, Treasurer [email protected] phone: (612) 824-9402 fax: (612) 824-6828 Lyndale.org www.lyndale.org The deadline for the June issue is Wednesday, May 29th. Want to know what’s happening right now in Lyndale? Contributors Articles: Mark Hinds, Norma Pietz, Aryca Myers, Taylor Shevey, Jennifer Arnold, Nasra Hassan, Check out Lyndale.org for all your Deana Miller, Pastor Meta Carlson, Meg Tuthill, Fred Retzloff, Heidi Haner, Dan Swenson-Klatt, Phil Rooney, Katie Jensen, Steve Landau, Mary Ann Maple, Luther Kruger, Megan Elliasen, Mitch Waukau, neighborhood news. Carrie Gustafson. Photographs: Aryca Myers, Mark Hinds, Erica Fulton, Norma Pietz, Win Tun

Page 2 www.lyndale.org Lyndale Neighborhood News Lyndale Neighborhood News Being on the LNA Business Profile: Crema Cafe Board by Carrie Gustafson by Taylor Rub Association, I meet with all Crema Cafe – Th e Home of of the other Board Members Sonny’s Ice Cream is located One warm summer day last each month to discuss the at 3403 Lyndale Avenue South June, my husband Erick and I structure of the neighborhood and owned by Ron Siron and decided to attend the monthly association, our programming, Carrie Gustafson. General Membership meeting our organization’s fi nances, and for the Lyndale Neighborhood mindfully plan for ways we can, Sonny’s Ice Cream has been Association at Painter Park. as a neighborhood, realize our made under the same roof for Little did I know that I would vision to ensure Lyndale is a nearly 70 years (since 1945). enter the meeting a resident safe, vibrant, and sustainable We opened Crema Cafe 19 wanting to get more involved community. I’ve also been years ago to be the showcase and would leave the meeting a able to get involved with for Sonny’s Ice Cream. We new Board member. the Housing, Planning, and opened the cafe when we

��������������������������������� Development Committee, help were in our 20’s and 30’s I don’t recall many of the plan the neighborhood Open and during a time when the agenda items that we went over House, recruit participants Lyndale Neighborhood was at that meeting, but I distinctly for Live Nicollet, attend the going through some tough remember when the chair asked Fall Fundraiser, host a Great times. Our goal was to have a Ron Siron 53 years ago – hang around the ice cream shop for nominations for Board Gathering, and get involved in “Neighborhood Cafe” and to long enough and you will become the owner. members. My husband and I many other fun and exciting be available for everyone at all have lived in the neighborhood ways. times. almost three years, but in that We limited our retail hours to scratch. Th is summer we are time we got married, bought Th is June, there will be another For the fi rst seven years we weekends in the winter and rolling out a full dessert menu a house, and I began a new opportunity for residents and were open every day – 365 every day in the summer. We and adding local tap beer! job, so up until that point neighbors to serve on the Board. days a year from 6:00 am to only get older you know! we hadn’t been as involved in Whether you’ve been involved midnight. Every single holiday, We get to be creative on a daily neighborhood activities as we’d in the neighborhood for decades every single below zero day, etc. We make over 1,000 fl avors basis. We have a huge passion like to be. or you’ve recently moved in We watched the neighborhood and have 22 fl avors of ice cream for food and wine and we get to and are looking for a way to evolve into a gem. Because we and sorbet – made in small create items from scratch from I was ready to be a little more get more involved, come check are so hands-on, and to keep batches from local and organic real ingredients. We don’t know involved, learn more about out the General Membership the quality of our business, we ingredients – out at a time. We about “food processing” – we my neighbors, and fi nd a way Meeting at Painter Park on June had to make some decisions on also have a full espresso bar, just fi nd the highest quality to do my part to help our 24th! Being on the Board has how much we could actually beer/wine, homemade desserts, ingredients and make great neighborhood continue to been a great experience for me, work given the nature of a weekend brunch, and dinner. tasting food. AND having a be a great place to live. I was and I’d bet it could be for you, wholesale and retail business. Everything is made from retail business really keeps you nominated and elected to be a grounded and in touch with the Board Member that day in June, LNA Board Elections community. and I’ve enjoyed learning many things and meeting many new Annual Meeting We will be open every day people ever since. Monday, June 24th Memorial Day to Labor Day 5:30-8:00 pm until LATE starting at 2:00 pm As a Board Member for at Painter Park during the week and 10:00 am the Lyndale Neighborhood (620 34th St. W.) on the weekends! In the winter: Friday 5:00 pm-11:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am-11:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am-8:00 pm. We have 8 – 18 employees. �

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May 2013 www.lyndale.org Page 3 Lyndale Neighborhood News Walking the Green Path: Why the Butterfly by Daniel Swenson-Klatt gave me. We’d gently nab a father a varied set of habitats to circumstances. Color specimen in our net and then search for butterfl ies. variations to match My father began collecting carefully inspect it to see if he vegetation in which to butterfl ies as an adult, scouring had collected one “just like this” During our walks, I learned camoufl age themselves, the surrounding fi elds and before. If not, into a jar it went, to identify the major players; size variations based on wooded areas of our suburban St. and back home for more careful monarchs, swallowtails, tigers, available food and shelter. Paul home for any and all fl ying testing and review and research. cabbage - and could easily critters. I made these treks with By the time he died, he had fi lled separate moths from butterfl ies It is a sad picture of our him often. I learned that I was a four-drawer fi ling cabinet (night and day). But I continued current environment eyes to notice a fl ying creature, with glass-plated mountings to be amazed at how many that butterfl ies (and and the “rustler” who would of thousands of butterfl ies. variants and diff erent types we moths) are on the decline, scare up a butterfl y for him to Each lovingly displayed to could fi nd. Th ey all seemed to due primarily to loss of catch. We’d walk with a cloth bag show their unique markings look alike to me at fi rst. habitat and destruction of baby food jars jangling at our and distinctions, with fi eld of the variations that assistance they have relied on for side, a net in our hands, and the notes (date, place, habitat) that Butterfl ies are a marker of a allowed them to thrive. eons. smells of life around us. now describe places that are diverse and rich eco-system. suburban housing developments Each species developed to be It is a delight that many now So, I added a butterfl y to my Whenever I open a jar of dried and dried up wetlands, and particularly suited to a habitat, recognize that even a small, shop logo. It does keep me dill, I can see myself walking parking lots. a plant, a climate. Each played varied garden can off er a place connected with my father, whose alongside a railroad track in a role in pollinating a very for these insects to fi nd a home legacy funds from another of his southeastern Minnesota on a Every camping trip my family particular plant, learned to and that major developments collections (1950’s autographed hot summer day forty years ago, took around the state included escape particular predators, are fi nding ways to re-create the baseball cards) helped me make amazed at fi nding blue Karners a walk through the fi elds. As and found ways to survive a habitats they have destroyed. the initial business purchase fl uttering around us, now a a kid I thought the trips were local weather system. In doing It is, however, a bleak future of the café. Th e butterfl y threatened species. mostly to give my sister and me a so, even closely related species if we lose a major source of also reminds me of the need history and scope of Minnesota, would develop variations pollinators, as crops and fl owers, to support a diverse, locally Butterfl y walks were a gift of but now I think the driving that would allow them to and fruiting trees, and other time and experience my dad factor was to be able to give my survive their very particular plants struggle without the Green Path, cont’d. on pg. 5 Volunteer Spotlight: Jon and Lisa Lewis by Aryca Myers says that when she sees the at the Open House Both grew up in Big 8 college gardens of England she is Silent Auction. LNA When talking to Jon and Lisa towns and both of their fathers “seething with jealousy, they Executive Director Lewis, there are three themes were academics in the Midwest. can put anything in the ground Mark Hinds says, that emerge and are present in When asked how they met and it’s beautiful!” She’s also “One of the nice just about every facet of their Lisa says it is “the nerdiest a history buff and has her things about Jon lives: music, art, and travel, story ever!” Th ey met at a PhD in Medieval History. and Lisa is they with a special affi nity for Paris. History Club Picnic, “sitting Jon is a lawyer and also a are always ready to Art adorns the walls of their in a professor’s backyard not musician. In addition to being pitch in and help Lyndale home alongside photo drinking beer” while they were the principal percussionist of with whatever albums and objects collected both students at St. Olaf’s the Metropolitan Symphony needs to be done. from their travels. All together College. Th ey didn’t start dating Orchestra he is also the General I’ve always really the couple have been to over however until they were both Manager dealing with logistics, appreciated how 20 countries and to every studying abroad in England, fundraising, and booking smart Lisa is and Jon and Lisa Lewis on holiday in Yorkshire, continent except Australia and Jon in Cambridge and Lisa in shows. how helpful she England Antarctica. Oxford. was when the board “I would love to see Nicollet be Jon and Lisa have been Lyndale had to think through diffi cult more of a destination, in 3 or 4 Lisa and Jon’s love aff air with When asked about his interests, community members for almost decisions.” blocks to have a terrifi c array of Paris started while they were Jon says, “Music, music, and 24 years. Th ey moved into options.” both students at Cornell and more music.” Lisa adds, “Jon their home in May of 1989 by As long term volunteers, Jon Lisa got funding to do research has every disc created since way of Whittier and became and Lisa have been involved in Jon and Lisa like the same for her dissertation in La Ville- the dawn of time.” Just in the involved in LNDC and later the neighborhood for over 10 things about Lyndale that they Lumière (the City of Lights). week prior, they had been to LNA after getting a home loan years. “One of the really nice like about Paris, it’s convenient, Th ey lived in the middle of hear the Mavericks, Rufus which helped them become things [about volunteering] is there are interesting the city in an 18th century Wainwright, Matt Wilson active in the neighborhood. Lisa that I’ve gotten to meet other restaurants, and the diversity. building that had a skylight. from Trip Shakespeare and has served on the board two people in other parts of the Next up for the couple is a trip Th ey go back often and try to had gone to the Opera. To say diff erent times, as a member of neighborhood that we wouldn’t to Istanbul (not Constantinople) do something new each time Jon’s tastes are eclectic is an the Environment Committee, have otherwise known,” says in September. But before that they go. However, their favorite understatement, “Th ere isn’t a and often lends a hand at Lisa. In addition to liking the they are looking forward to all thing to do is to walk the city, form of music I don’t like.” diff erent community events. diversity of the area, Jon would the “really positive upcoming eat at cafes, and drink wine by Jon lent his legal expertise to love to see more of the energy projects! Th ey’re a real strength the river. Lisa is an avid gardener and LNDC and most recently worked of Lyn-Lake happen in Lyndale. of the neighborhood.” Volunteer Opportunities May 2013 Volunteers are an integral part of our time that we get gardens cleaned at 5:30 pm. Contact Erica@lyndale. interviewing people? Do you enjoy work at LNA, and we couldn’t impact up and ready for the next growing org or (612) 824-9402, ext. 13 to events? Whatever your interest, the community in the way we do season. Join fellow Lyndalian Green start honing your ESL skills! we would love to work with you to without you! Th umbs in garden clean ups and get your work printed! Contact general maintenance. LNA maintains Party People! Help plan Lyndale’s [email protected] or (612) 824- At LNA, we want your volunteer a number of green spaces in the perennial aquatic favorite and join 9402, ext. 26 to get rolling on that experience to be as enriching and neighborhood and is looking for the Fish Fest planning committee. journalistic dream you’ve been engaging as possible, off ering some more green volunteers to join Th e committee will meet a few cultivating. opportunities for professional the team. Contact [email protected] times before the event and will development, networking, and the for more details. work together to envision, plan, and Waterers: Youth Farm is looking satisfaction that comes through working execute this Lyndale-est of Lyndale for someone to water the gardens towards building a safe, vibrant and ESL Teaching Assistant: Lyndale’s events. Coordinate food, folk, fi sh, every Sunday. It takes 2-3 hours, and sustainable community. ESL program has expanded, and we and fun! Contact [email protected] is a great way to spend a beautiful are looking for volunteers to help or (612) 824-9402, ext 26. Get your morning outside soaking in the Please contact Aryca Myers at (612) us with the new day time classes. fi sh on, yo! sun. Please help our little veggies 824-9402 ext 26 or via email at Daytime classes are every Monday, grow big! If you’re interested, please [email protected] to learn more about Tuesday, and Th ursday from 9:30 am Journo: Join the writing team contact Phil Rooney at (612) 990- these and other volunteer opportunities to 12:00 noon. Teaching Assistants of the award winning Lyndale 9261 or at [email protected]. in the neighborhood. help in the classroom as directed by Neighborhood News! We are the teacher and provide one-on-one looking for people to write stories Green Th umbers: Spring has fi nally assistance to students. Can’t help on a monthly, bi-monthly, or even arrived! Th e birds are chirping, in the day? Night classes are still annual basis. Do you have a great the bees are buzzing, and it is the looking for assistants, same days but idea about a feature? Do you like

Page 4 www.lyndale.org Lyndale Neighborhood News Lyndale Neighborhood News Neighborhood Graffiti Buster Job Announcement Th e Lyndale Neighborhood • Clean up graffi ti throughout • Ability to lift 50 pounds Doorknock Association (LNA) is an award- Lyndale – this will require the • Willingness and ability to work winning, nationally recognized employee to work with a variety with Graffi ti clean-up products by Jennifer Arnold by connecting you to other community-based organization of graffi ti clean up products • Must be willing to furnish people whose interests and in South Minneapolis on the • Work with the City of their own transportation to and Since I’m new to the values around the neighborhood cutting edge of community Minneapolis to clean up graffi ti around the neighborhood neighborhood, I’m looking for align with yours. If I know of development. LNA is currently on public property ways to get to know the people an appropriate resource, I will seeking two energetic people to • Work with property owners and Compensation: and concerns of Lyndale. One of work to connect you so that you be Graffi ti Busters for Lyndale. managers to gain permission to Compensation for this position the ways I’ll be doing that this can accomplish the plans you clean up graffi ti on their property will be $10 an hour with an summer is by knocking on every have been contemplating. I want Th is is a part time seasonal • Other duties as assigned average of 12 hours per week for door in the neighborhood. I’m to be able to present you with position without benefi ts. 12 weeks starting in June and hoping to do that with members opportunities around things LNA Graffi ti Busters will play Qualifi cations: running into September. of every block, so that you can you care about that you didn’t an integral role in helping to A competitive candidate will meet me and your neighbors in even know existed. eliminate graffi ti in Lyndale. have: Application review will begin on one visit. Graffi ti Busters will be • Be at least 18 years of age by Monday, May 20th, 2013 and will Please contact me if you would responsible for identifying, June 1st, 2013 be open until the positions are In the course of these visits like to knock your block with cataloguing, reporting, and • Be willing to work outdoors fi lled. I’m hoping to get to know me. We can get to know your cleaning up graffi ti in Lyndale. • Have volunteer experience with you. I want to know what you neighbors and talk about your community/neighborhood-based Send to: think about your block, your specifi c block concerns with Primary Duties & organizations Graffi ti Buster Search neighborhood, and your city. I them! [email protected] or Responsibilities: • Experience working with diverse Lyndale Neighborhood would love to know what you’re (612) 824-9402, ext. 12. Th e primary responsibilities for populations; demonstrated Association concerned about, and what kind a Graffi ti Buster are to: identify, experience with immigrant 3537 Nicollet Avenue South of neighborhood you want to I look forward to meeting you catalogue, report, and clean up communities preferred Minneapolis, MN 55408 pass on to the youth of the city. this summer! graffi ti in Lyndale. A Graffi ti • Good leadership and personal Or email to [email protected] Buster’s primary responsibilities organizational skills I would like to serve as a link are to: • Solid written and oral For additional information, between people and resources • Identify incidents of graffi ti communication skills; computer contact Norma Pietz at (612) 824- throughout the Lyndale profi ciency a must 9402, ext. 15, or norma@lyndale. neighborhood • Ability to work fl exible hours, org. • Catalogue graffi ti in LNA’s including some evening and property system weekend hours LNA is an Equal Opportunity • Report graffi ti to the City of • A passion and love for building a Employer Minneapolis healthy community Green Path, from page 4 focused-business climate that much like our own human a transformation of Nicollet can sustain a wide variety of growth from egg to infant to Avenue South to a diverse shops and stores and services adult. residential-commercial corridor; for our community to make use and a transformation for myself of. Where you fi nd a diversity Transformations are a big part as I learn to manage and operate of commercial activity you can of my thinking here at the café: a business that can sustain itself be assured of a vital, vibrant a transformation from waste- and its community. neighborhood. producing to zero-waste closed loop cycles; a transformation It is the butterfl y’s delicate And, has been the story of the for the youth of Nicollet Square balance that provides its beauty. butterfl y; I use this as a symbol from homelessness to a stable Join me as I learn to take part of transformation. Th e egg secure adulthood. It also in recognizing how all play a Adult English to larva to pupae to butterfl y celebrates a transformation productive role in creating a cycle is indeed a very easy of a food economy that habitat where butterfl ies thrive. Classes transformative process to follow, supports local family farms; Bike Patrol Update 9:30 am-12:00 pm • Free by Norma Pietz neighborhood Th ank you to those that have Th e Lyndale Bike Patrol Th ank you for the generous mailed your donations, and to Monday, Tuesday Program would like you to help support of those people who those that we haven’t heard • All levels keep your neighborhood safe. have already donated to the from, please consider making & Thursday welcome Bike Patrol. Since March 26th, a donation today to help make Donations go to help: when the letter of request went the neighborhood safer. • Stop Crime out we have raised $2,622.00 Wells Fargo Bank • Register in • Build trust between the police for bike patrol. Th is year our For more information, contact and the community goal is to raise $6,000. Every Norma at (612) 824-9402, ext. Basement class or • Let criminals know they $45 dollars that we raise pays 15 or [email protected]. Mondays are not welcome in our for one hour of patrol time. 3030 Nicollet Ave. Please return with your contribution Yes! I want to contribute to the Lyndale Bike Patrol Program! Name

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Lyndale Neighborhood Business Business Notes Association Update by Norma Pietz • Knowledge of tax laws. by Norma Pietz on private The Showroom is a space where toilets. Mitchell Faas, an attorney who 3. Ownership and management. independent artists and designers Dulono’s - 607 W Lake St. has a business & lives in the • Is the right person to manage have a professional area to show, Music Calendar The citizens must use public Lyndale neighborhood, agreed the right person to own. sell and potentially produce their 8:00 pm -12:00 midnight amenities, regulated by a single to attend our meeting and talk work making full retail. It is a Friday & Saturday malevolent company that a little about Business and Real 4. Communicate goals and resource for artists, buyers and No Cover Charge profits by charging admission Estate law. We learned some objectives. clients. There are a number of May 17-18: Lost Jim for one of humanity’s most basic information about passing • Make sure employees and designers involved so you will Ohlschmidt and Friends basic needs. Amid the people, a your business to your children or partners know who may be taking find custom furniture, fine art, May 24: The Seldom Herd hero decides he’s had enough, relative. over. custom tailoring and alterations, May 25: Barton’s Hollow and plans a revolution to lead event consultations and styling May 31: Brian Wicklund and them all to freedom! “...if you In addition to having a business 5. Show successor the ropes. and in-store fashion and trunk The Barley Jacks love musical theater and have Work Plan you should also have • Make sure the successor knows shows. To find out more about June 1: The Bellvilles an off-beat sense of humor, this a business Succession Plan. An everything about the business. this fun new business, visit the June 7-8: Cousin Dad show will make you laugh until exit strategy will ensure a smooth • Get them involved in running website at www.showroommpls. June 14: Long Time Gone you...er, laugh your head off!” transition when it comes time to the business over time. com or contact info@showroom. June 15: The Chris Silver Band transition the business to a new com. Showroom – 615 W Lake St. owner. Many businesses do not Mitchell also talked briefly Jungle Theater – 2951 Opened May 1st. Join us May survive the transition because about different types of business Updates: Tom Roberts informed Lyndale Ave. 31st from 5:00-9:00 pm for there is not a succession plan structures. The proprietorship, us that OfficeMax and Office URINETOWN: The Musical our grand opening celebration in place before the process of a type of business entity that is Depot are merging. That June 7 – August 11 where you’ll be able to meet changing owners began. run by one individual and there means the major redesign of (612) 822-7063 the designers and talk to is no legal distinction between the OfficeMax building in the Directed by John Command them about their work. Each There are five basic steps to a the owner and the business. Nicollet Mall is put on hold until and starring Bradley month we will feature and sell Succession Plan, which should The owner receives all profit all the details have been worked Greenwald and many others! the work of a local artist in ensure a smooth transition: and is responsible for all losses out with the merge. Bob Martin our gallery. Our first featured and debts. A partnership is a said SuperValu has a new owner, John Command (A Funny Thing artist is Laura Bennett, and her 1. Determine human and legal form of business operation Jerry’s Food. Happened on the Way to the paintings will be up and for sale financial value. between two or more peoples, Forum) returns to the Jungle the entire month of May. For • There is the market value or who share management and Thanks to Champions for to direct this satirical musical more information on any of our what it is financially worth. profits. There are several types of providing pizza and drinks for comedy starring Bradley artists or designers visit our • Human value relates to partnerships. A limited liability those attending the meeting. Greenwald and a cast of 20 website www.showroommpls. goodwill, clients, who will benefit, company arose from business actors and musicians. One of com. etc. owners’ wanting to run a business Lyndale the most uproariously funny like a partnership but also to Neighborhood musicals in recent years. Redeemer Health & Rehab 2. Define goals and objectives. protect themselves from personal Business – 625 W. 31st St. • How much control do you want liability. A limited liability Association Urinetown: The Musical is A Spring Fling Sale Coming Up at to maintain. company is a separate entity. ------a hilarious tale of greed, Redeemer • How much money do you need Tuesday, May 14, 2013 corruption, love and revolution We expect spring to finally be to meet your goal. Showroom was the featured 12:00-1:00 pm in a time when water is here by Saturday, May 11 so • Must be flexible. business this month, and Jen at Dulono’s Pizza worth its weight in gold. In a we can invite our community • Any key employees that need Chilstrom highlighted some 607 W. Lake St. Gotham-like city, a terrible to come for a day of spring fun to stay after the transition. of the interesting features of water shortage, caused by a at Redeemer Health & Rehab • The person who takes the reins the new business. Showroom is 20-year drought, has led to should be someone that knows located at 615 W Lake Street and Guest Speaker: a government-enforced ban Business Notes, cont’d. on pg. 11 the business inside and out. opened May 1st. Dale Peterson, SBA Support LNA’s 2013 Business Sponsors: Community Builder Level: Pat’s Tap Schatzlein Saddle Shop 3510 Nicollet Ave. (612) 822-8216 413 W. Lake Street www.patstap.com (612) 825-2459 www.ssaddle.com Amigo Service Center 3544 Lyndale Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55408 Warners’ Stellian (612) 822-6088 [email protected] 5462 Nicollet Ave. (612) 825-6465 www.amigoservicecenter.com www.warnerstellian.com Redeemer Health and Rehab Center Zion Lutheran Church Lake Wine & Spirits 625 W. 31st St. Mpls., • (612) 827-2555 www.elimcare.org 128 West 33rd St. • (612) 824-1017 404 W. Lake St. • (612) 354-7194 www.zionchurchmpls.org www.lakewinespirits.com State Farm Insurance Agents: Tom Kilton and Jim Phillips Blaisdell YMCA 3430 Nicollet Ave.• (612) 827-3655 • fax (612) 823-1767 Highland Plaza [email protected] jim.phillips.g14v@statefarm. 3009 Nicollet Avenue • (952) 934-1423 3335 Blaisdell Ave. S. com (612) 827-5401 • www.ymcatwincities.org Cooper & Reid, LLC – The Low-Fee Kitty Klinic El Paraiso 3447 Lyndale Ave S • (612) 822-2135 Law Firm 3501 Nicollet Avenue 825 Nicollet Mall • (612) 568-4529 (612) 8223-4704 • www.elparaisominneapolis.com www.cooperandreid.com Nicollet Subway Crema Café – Home of 3043 Nicollet Ave S • (612) 822-6088 Uptown Pawn Sonny’s Ice Cream 301 West Lake Street • hysbuys.com 3403 Lyndale Ave. S. • (612) 822-4973 Copenhagen Enterprises www.cremacafeminneapolis.com 26 Oak Grove St #2 • (612) 871-2142 www.copenet.com Royal Pet Neighborhood Partner Level: 3019 Lyndale Ave S • (612) 822-1655 Zoom House www.royalpetbeautyshop.com 3244 Blaisdell Ave S., #7 (612) 825-2825 Butter Bakery & Café thezoomhouse.org TruStone Financial 3700 Nicollet Ave. (612) 521-7401 Federal Credit Union butterbakerycafe.com Good Neighbor Level: 2817 Lyndale Ave S (763) 450-7710 www.trustonefinancial.org Champion’s Sportsbar & Grill Your Neighborhood Credit Union. Bryant Lake Bowl 105 West Lake Street • (612) 827-4765 Minneapolis Market 810 W. Lake Street (612) 825-3737 www.championssportsbarandgrill.com 116 E. 32nd St. • (612) 200-9337 www.bryantlakebowl.com Corporate Incentives www.minneapolismarket.org 3416 Nicollet Ave. • http://cipromo.com

Page 6 www.lyndale.org Lyndale Neighborhood News Lyndale Neighborhood News Crime & Drug Committee Update Next Meeting: instructors, there were fourteen the sharp sides of the arms and case of women, use profanity! builds from their increasing Tuesday, May 14th participants including Crime shins This startles the attacker knowledge and skill. Gradually & Drug Committee members and attracts the attention of through study practice or 5:00 to 7:00 pm and Lyndale residents, and two • Using palm strikes to the potential interveners. suddenly, as in a breakthrough, @ the 5th Precinct observers. nose or forehead; no fists. Use they know that they CAN (3101 Nicollet Ave.) rotating hips when performing Axioms which empower defend themselves in almost This self-defense system palm strikes to get more practitioners: any situation. by Heidi Haner requires no special physical leverage, to get the attacker to strength or prowess. Rather, back up. • Don’t fight for anything that Information on the many This month’s meeting, held in it’s built upon instinctual can be replaced, such as a cell classes can be found at www. the meeting room at Painter responses to attack. If physical • When grabbed from behind phone. kravmagampls.com and at Park, departed from the defense must be employed, with the attacker intending to (612) 558-2284. Krav Maga usual format. We were able to these instinctual responses pick up the victim, immediately • Walk with purpose and headquarters are located take advantage of a valuable are quickly prioritized for lean forward and down, making confidence. MAKE EYE at 2835 Stevens Ave. S., opportunity to have the Israeli maximum effectiveness and it harder to get picked up. CONTACT! Minneapolis MN 55408. military-originated self- then carried out. The actions of Also deploy elbows alternately defense system Krav Maga the attack itself, from the front moving rapidly backwards, What makes this system so Next Crime and Drug demonstrated by its Minnesota or from behind, as well as the striking the attacker’s head. effective is the psychological Committee Meeting will be Director, Gail Boxrud, and physical characteristics of the change that occurs in the attending the Tuesday, May another certified instructor, aggressor will determine which • Whenever possible, attack the practitioners as their confidence 14th, 5th Precinct Open House. Nick Grundei. Adapted techniques to use. groin of both men and women domestically for non-combat assailants. use, it teaches police, protection Typical actions that build upon services, and civilians of all instinctual ones but contain • Move forward while ages and genders how to protect some improving refinements defensively attacking. Try to get themselves when faced with a are: the attacker to be backing up.  physical confrontation.  • Keeping the hands up and • Pinch soft skin under the Members of the Lyndale open; no fists biceps, and BITE! May 17th, 6-8:30 pm at the Lyndale Community Center, neighborhood had also been 3537 Nicollet Avenue invited, so in addition to the • Blocking the attacker with • YELL! VERY LOUDLY! In the Join us in celebration of all the amazing people that make General Crime Victim Services Lyndale a great place to live, work, and play. by Luther Kruger • Information about services • Support to help you cope with available to you in the the impact of crime 24 Hour Crime Victim community and criminal justice The MPD urges all victims to Hotline: (612) 340-5400 and social service systems report crimes. TTY: (612) 206-3340 During Business Hours • Referrals to counseling, safe Lyndale Help for all crime victims, even housing, low-cost legal if you did not report the crime assistance and other Community Dinner or an arrest has not been made resources Being a victim of crime can be Each Wednesday difficult and confusing. You may • Information on the have many questions, concerns, criminal justice process or moments of anxiety. If you or and victims’ rights at 6:00 pm someone you know is a victim of crime, advocates are available • Information and in Banquet Room 24 hours a day to provide assistance with guidance, advocacy, information Orders for Protection Zion Lutheran Church and emotional support. and Harassment 5th Precinct Open Restraining Orders 128 West 33rd Street The Council’s Victim Services House Program has been providing • Assistance with victim Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 Free will offering free and confidential services impact statements and 5:00-7:00 pm to general crime victims in community impact 3101 Nicollet Ave. Minnesota since 1977. There are statements over the phone interpretation This Open House is an opportunity to services provided for non- • Facilitate contact learn about the Minneapolis Police English speaking victims and with law enforcement, Department. It’s fun, free, and family- access through the Minnesota prosecutors/court and friendly. 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May 2013 www.lyndale.org Page 7 Lyndale Neighborhood News Lyndale Community School and Youth Farm Collaborate Congratulations, by Megan Elliasen John! Now that the weather has fi nally by Norma Pietz warmed up, you may have noticed some changes in the Lyndale John Meegan, of Top Shelf, recently received his garden Schoolyard as you’ve been out award from Metro Blooms’ 2012 Top Gardens. John won the enjoying a walk around the Best Business Garden Award for the beautiful landscaping at neighborhood. Th e Youth Farm 3040 Lyndale Ave S. program located at Lyndale directlydirectly intointo thethe groundground andand alsoalso learnedlearned howhow toto cookcook withwith thethe School has made some changes the program will test how crops. Lili said, “my favorite thing recently. Youth Farm has been certain seeds will grow in the is to make snacks from the fruits collaborating with Lyndale hoop house. Th e fi rst crops in and vegetables in the garden.” Community School, and there the hoop house will be salad In the spring students provide are many opportunities for the mixes, onions, radishes, spinach, garden clean up and continue with students to get involved with the carrots, beets and herbs. Th e spring plantings. All students program. hot and humid temperatures of bring home the foods they grow the hoop house will allow Youth and cook with so they may share Last year three fence panels Farm to grow fi fty percent more their knowledge with the rest of were painted by students and produce of tomatoes, peppers their families. Ali was excited that installed in front of the Youth and strawberries. Th ey will also “we learned to use fresh tomatoes Farm garden. Th ree other panels do a fall crop that can grow into and make pizza sauce”. were painted over the winter and December, like broccoli, kale, are ready to be installed once the cabbage and leeks. Lena, one of Every summer Youth Farm runs weather cooperates. Students are the Lyndale students involved a free eight week program for working on the remaining three with Youth Farm noted, “it is fun youth ages 9 to 11 three days a panels that will be installed as to plant seeds in the hoop house week. Youth Farm has a unique soon as they are fi nished. Th e and watch them grow.” progressive program model initial design of the fence was where youth who graduate from created by the students and was During all three recesses, fi ve the program come back to assist implemented with assistance by students are given tours of the the program in a role of more Leann Walker, Lyndale School’s Youth Farm grounds on Mondays. responsibility and build a new set art teacher. Each week fi fteen students of skills and relationships. are exposed to gardening and Th is summer there will be Th e fence was needed because Youth Farm programming. For community harvest days on as children would play in the ten minutes they take a tour Sunday afternoons from 1-3 schoolyard balls would go into the of the garden, try a taste test starting in late May. Th e goals of garden or students would chase of produce and do a bit of farm Youth Farm are simple, yet far each other through the fi elds. work. Eventually they hope to reaching: Th e fence demarcates where the have all students get a chance to Project Footsteps in gardens are and Youth Farm dig into the dirt. Cewed enjoyed • Build healthy relationships, already sees more respect from participating so much that she positive self-identity, and healthy students for the garden space. said, “my favorite thing about bodies and minds Lyndale this Summer Youth Farm is everything!” • Create opportunities to give to talking with families about the Th e Hoop House is the large, neighborhood by Jennifer Arnold spaces and activities in which domed structure at the pool end Th e Youth FarmA fter School • Build young leaders LNA is excited to announce they already participate. Shortly of the playground. It was started program is a growing success that this summer we will after, we will pull together last September when the metal at Lyndale. In the fall session Youth Farm was started 18 years be partnering with Project groups of families and children frames were installed and the students harvested late growing ago as a small project through Footsteps, a local Minneapolis to plan and design a long-term plastic cover was fi nished in crops and readied the garden funding off ered by the Lyndale organization whose mission is to plan to engage families in a February. for winter. During the winter, Neighborhood Association. Now “inspire, empower, and prepare meaningful way. students transplanted seedlings it is its own nonprofi t serving youth and communities to be Youth Farm is already growing into the ground of the hoop house youth in fi ve neighborhoods of change agents, social leaders, and Th is work is being funded by early spring crops in the hoop and started crops from seed. Th ey Minneapolis and St. Paul. house. Th e crops are planted volunteers.” a Neighborhood Partnership Initiative (NPI) grant from the Project Footsteps will be working Center for Urban and Regional with youth and families in Aff airs at the University of Lyndale to develop activities or Minnesota. We are looking events for long-term engagement forward to participating in a of families with each other and process to create something new the neighborhood. and fun together!

Th e fi rst phase of the project For more information contact is research: Project Footsteps Taylor at [email protected] / Walk-A-Thon Kick Off Recap will be out in the neighborhood (612) 824-9402, ext. 19. by Norma Pietz

Another Walk-A-Th on Kick Off was enjoyed; this was the 21st year. It is great to see that many of the people who Are you looking for a chance started this event are still Lyndale Walkers. to get more involved in your

Th is year everyone gathered at neighborhood? Jo and Luther’s house and we had about thirty people join us Try serving on an LNA Committee. Committees are the for the kick off . A number of foundation of all of LNA’s work. It’s through Committees people signed up for the hours like the Environment Committee that the neighborhood they wanted to walk the week works on sustainability issues and through the Housing of April 29th through May 4th. Committee that we work on development and planning On Monday it was great to see issues. so many fl uorescent walkers’ a variety of meats. We had a Welcome Shukri, Hani, Janis hats out in the neighborhood. chance to visit with folks we and Mary. So come give us a try! LNA Committees meet once a hadn’t seen for awhile and month and only work if we have people bring their ideas Luther gave a little Walkers Interested in becoming a Th ere was plenty of very and energy to help create a better neighborhood. To tasty food. Mike and Shirley history to those that were Lyndale Walker? Contact get involved on an LNA Committee contact Aryca at hauled their king sized grill new to the scene. We also had Norma at (612) 824-9402, ext. over to Luther’s and Mike did four new neighbors sign up 15 or [email protected]. [email protected] or (612) 824-9402, ext. 26. a spectacular job of grilling to become Lyndale Walkers.

Page 8 www.lyndale.org Lyndale Neighborhood News Lyndale Neighborhood News Blooming Art by Aryca Myers it’s magnificent! Every spring “bleeding hearts,” ikebana photos by Aryca Myers the Minneapolis Institute of arrangements mimicking Arts hosts its Art in Bloom the stance of a crane, a In theory, floral arrangements event in which the museum cardinal’s robe constructed inspired by works of art drips with luscious flowers of rose petals, and a tornado sounds really interesting; in for four glorious days. Suits of of flowers all were on view to reality it’s not just interesting, armor made from leaves and delight.

On Saturday, April 27th the Lyndale Social Club met for a docent led tour and got the inside scoop on a number of beautiful arrangements. TheThe GroupGroup posesoses iinn frontront ofof a TornadoTornado ofof FlowersFlowers One really interesting thing we learned was how for many component of the arrangement community. Check the website of the Art in Bloom floral mirrors an element of the (www.lyndale.org) and the artists the event is really a artwork. paper for upcoming events! family affair. Husbands, sons, For more information or to daughters, and nieces have The Lyndale Social Club hosts suggest a LSC gathering, all been enlisted in helping to fun social events for Lyndale contact [email protected] or interpret and communicate community members to come (612) 824-9402, ext. 26. the inspiration through together, meet each other, flowers. From ceramic vases and enjoy this wonderful The docent asks us to identify unifying themes between the to container stands, each art and the flowers. RENTAL • LAWN & GARDEN • PLUMBING • ELECTRICAL • KEYS MADE • GLASS CUT • PAINT

Día del Niño, from page 1 Resident & Non Resident Passes But the fun didn’t end there. fantastic weather helped us, FISHING and Licenses for sale Now! Inner City Tennis and Joyce but this event couldn’t have Preschool were there to provide happened without the help of kids’ activities, while Youth all the volunteers. Many thanks Farm lead staff did planting, for your contributionb c d e to this LICENSES Great maraca making, and Henna annual Lyndale Neighborhood tattoos. We won’t be able to celebration. Th is year’s Día del 20 Reasons forget the face or hair painting, Niño feels like the start to an because it was impossible to incredible summer. • Season miss the kids’ smiles. To Shop in your Neighborhood’s Th e fun continued with payasos f g h (clowns) Lalín and Galletita, • 24 hour Biggest Little HUNTING who entertained both the • Small Game children and adults with Hardware • 72 hr. Small Game contests, balloon animals, • Goose Permit and even a series of masks • Ice House Store! • Trapping License and costumes. Afterwards, i j k l • Deer License we joined together to dance permits • Bear License with the piñatas and raffl ed off gifts to keep the fun going STAMPS in the future. Th e event was The winners of the Three • Trout wonderful! Of course, the Legged Races. Now Selling Live Bait! • Waterfowl m n p • Pheasant • Turkey t• Duck • Walleye sPASSES • XC Ski - Day, year or 3 year x q s t q • Snowmobile trail • Horse Passw ALSO AVAILABLE v• Wild rice harvester permit • Decorative Bough Buyer permit u v w x u • Duplicate Firearm safety cards Uptown Neighborhood News Neighborhood Uptown Clowning around. z c You don't need to go far for great care.y zy There’s a multi-specialty clinic ready to provide expert care right here in Whittier. From family medicine and pediatrics, to orthopaedics and physical therapy, even surgical and imaging services, we’re ready for whatever your family needs.

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Upcoming South Minneapolis Housing Fair Neighborhood Meeting Recap by Norma Pietz Th ere were Schedule special Saturday, April 13th was features the 19th year of the South going on Lyndale Neighborhood Minneapolis Housing Fair and all day. Th e General Membership Meeting this year the fair was held at MWMO Tuesday, May 28th, 6:30-8:00 pm the Minneapolis Sports Center, Green Team A new location from past years provided a @ Painter Park (34th St. & Lyndale Ave.) being at South High School. hands-on Monday, June 24th, Annual Meeting activity greatgreat oopportunitypportunity toto talktalk withwith 5:30 pm: Community Potluck Everything gets started on making non-toxic cleaners for contractors, ask questions, 7:00-8:00 pm, Annual Meeting Friday evening with the rental people to take home and use. collect information and check company delivering the tables, Remodeling your home through @ Painter Park (34th St. & Lyndale Ave.) in at your neighborhood display chairs, drapes, and table cloths. Social Media, Financing Home table to see what programs your Everything must be set up Improvements, Front Door Feng neighborhood has available. Lyndale Neighborhood Business according to the exhibitor Shui: Welcoming Opportunities Association Meeting placement. A few of the and Growing Monarch Habitat. Th e seminars/classes that, in exhibitors that had large displays Tuesday, May 14th past, had been held the day of the started setting up on Friday New to the fair this year was fair were scheduled on various 12:00-1:00 pm @ Dulono’s Pizza evening. On Saturday exhibitors the Hennepin County Fix-It (Lake St. and Garfi eld Ave.l) days the couple weeks following started bringing in their displays Clinic. People brought in non- the fair. Th is allowed for more Tuesday, June 11th around 8:00am and not knowing functioning small appliances, workshops and a chance for the rules of the center there was electronic devices, toys, sewing 12:00-1:00 pm, Place TBA people to attend more than one. some confusion as to which doors projects, etc and got help fi xing Environment Committee Meeting could be used for unloading. them, and no cost. We had 98 Th e numbers of Lyndale Everyone was set up and ready to items brought in for a total neighborhood residents Tuesday, June 4th go by 10:00am. weight of 619 pounds. Fixed attending the housing fair are 6:00-7:30 pm 69 items and the fate of 8 are less than people attending @ the Lyndale Community Center (3537 Nicollet Ave.) Once again we had the “Ask unknown, which gives us a fi x from other neighborhoods. I an Expert” area where you rate of 77% and 359 pounds don’t know if this is because Housing, Planning, and Development could get information from the diverted from the waste stream. the location of the housing fair Minneapolis Health Department, Great job everyone. is closer to the neighborhoods Wednesday, June 5th the Division of Solid Waste further east or if Lyndale 6:30-8:00 pm & Recycling, Division of We had ninety four exhibitors neighborhood residents just @ the Lyndale Community Center (3537 Nicollet Ave.) Inspections and Hennepin and approximately 1,100 haven’t experienced the amount County Master Gardeners. people attend the fair. Th is is of information that is available at always a free event and such a LNA Board Meeting this free event.

Monday, May 13th, 6:30-8:30 pm @ the Lyndale Community Center (3537 Nicollet Ave.) News from Zion Church Monday, June 10th, 6:30-8:30 pm by Deana Miller and Pastor games, fi eld trips and more. work on Th ursday, June 13th @ the Lyndale Community Center (3537 Nicollet Ave.) Meta Carlson When: June 24-28 9:00 am 6:00-8:00 pm! An antique fi re – 4:00 pm. Ages: All 4 year-olds truck will pull up to ZOOM Blessing of the Bicycle through 6th graders. Cost: $2per House and make pizza using a Crime and Drug Meeting Sunday, May 5th at 12:00 pm camper and $50 maximum custom woodfi re oven. Dessert Tuesday, May 14th, 5:00-7:00 pm Let’s celebrate spring’s late (but per family. Scholarships are and games are also included welcome) arrival by blessing available. You can download – it’s a family friendly event! @ 5th Precinct (3101 Nicollet Ave.) our bicycles! A brief blessing a registration form at www. Tickets are $20 per person and with bubbles, decorations, and zionchurchmpls.org. Just click must be purchased in advance. Tuesday, June 11th, 6:30-8:00 pm prayers for safety will begin on “Learning” and the link to Mark your calendar and contact @ 5th Precinct (3101 Nicollet Ave.) at noon near the blue door in the form. the ZOOM House offi ce for the church parking lot. It’s a information: (612) 825-2825. All of these meetings are held in handicap celebration for all ages with WANTED: Local Musicians accessible buildings. Requests for help from Alyssa Kohn of Zion hosts three Sunday Th e Lyndale Community accommodations should be made at least Minneapolis By Bike, our local worship services outside on the Dinner – Wednesdays at two weeks prior to the event. bike expert. Bring your bike lawn each summer. Th is year 6:00pm and your neighbors – see you at we’d like to try bluegrass music Th e Lyndale Community Dinner noon! Alyssa Kohn is the owner and are in search of experience gathers neighbors together each of a bike tourism business in and talent from local musicians. Wednesday at 6:00 pm in Zion Minneapolis. Learn more about If you or someone you know Lutheran Church’s Banquet LNA Housing Programs: her seasonal tours at www. is interested, contact Zion’s Room for good food and great minneapolisbybike.com. Music Director Jane Hanson: company. 4% Single Family [email protected]. Kids Lead Worship Join others in the Lyndale Sunday, May 19th at 10:00 am Recovery Worship will be Community for this simple Revolving Loan Program Two kids’ choirs from Bethlehem trying diff erent music and ritual that builds new Provides loans for improvements to Lutheran Church will join us for instrumentation this summer. relationships and local pride. a “Celebration of the Spirit.” Th e If you have suggestions for this Take a night off from cooking single family, condos, town-homes and sanctuary will be fi lled with holy weekly Wednesday evening and doing dishes. Everyone is cooperatives in Lyndale. chaos, squirmy kids, and stories service, contact Pastor Meta at welcome and vegetarian options of breath, courage, baptism, and [email protected]. are available every week! Zion is fl ame. Let’s fi ll the pews and Recent themes have included located on the corner of 33rd St. Fixed interest rate is 4 percent. Loan make a joyful noise together! Taize, Spirituals, Gospel, and and Pillsbury Ave. Enter through amounts range from $3,000 to $20,000 Hymns. Your talents might fi t the blue door on the north side Summer Day Camp is June well with this small and casual of the building. and can be used to correct outstanding 24-28: Register Now! group that gathers in Zion’s code violations, improve energy Zion is one of eight basement Fireside Room. We’d May 2013 Menu efficiency, and general improvements. congregations that comes love to hear from you! • May 1: Chicken or Vegetable together to provide the churches Pot Pie and community members with Have You Heard of ZOOM • May 8: Vegetable Lasagna If you have questions or want to one big week of day camp fun. House? Join Us for Pizza! • May 15: French Toast schedule a meeting to find out more Th e theme is “Come to the ZOOM House is located on the • May 22: Chicken Noodle or Table,” and celebrates God’s wide northwest corner of 33rd St. Vegetable Soup information, contact Norma at (612) welcome and desire for everyone and Blaisdell Ave. and supports • May 29: Hamburgers or Grilled 824-9402, ext.15 or [email protected]. to be fed. SpringHouse Ministry single parents transition from Cheese Center (28th and Garfi eld) hosts homelessness to permanent You can also find out all the details at our shinanigans again this year housing. Come together with * Menus subject to change. www.lyndale.org. – it’s a great space for dozens of neighbors, residents, and friends kids to come together for music, of ZOOM in celebration of this Bible stories, crafts, snacks, ministry’s dynamic and local

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I-35W Project Advisory Lawn & Garden Committee Meeting Recap Tips by Fred Retzloff objectives and alternatives are Transit presented an overview by Katie Jensen tend to clump and will not reviewed, and fi nally the benefi ts for the proposed “Orange Line” decompose as fast. If you Everyone at the meeting was glad of any abatement structure/ which is the name for the Bus Lots of gardeners are fertilized last fall there is to see the increased snow melt, process to the area residents Rapid Transit (BRT) system being concerned about the no need to do it again this the warm sun and the hope for and owners impacted will be developed for I-35W. Planned Japanese Beetles and how spring. the arrival of spring! Jim Grube determined. route is from Marquette and 2nd damaging they are to the of Hennepin County announced in downtown Minneapolis to the plants in your garden. Th e Once the soil temperature that he and his group would be Once this information has been transit station in Burnsville. University of Minnesota reaches 35 degrees you starting a series of neighborhood gathered, mitigation options BRT will provide better Extension has some very can direct seed peas, leaf meetings to further will be developed and evaluated. accessibility to transit vehicles, good info on line. Th e lettuce, radishes and spinach. communicate our progress and Options are 1) restricting the improved stations, less boarding address is Vegetables that require the overall scope of this project hours of truck traffi c, 2) roadway delay, a congestion-free ride, www1.extension.umn. warmer temps will have to to date. Th ese meetings will also height in relation to surrounding more frequent trips all day, less edu/garden/insects/fi nd/ wait for warmer soil. You be a great opportunity to gather homes and businesses, 3) noise vehicle pollution, and reduced japanese-beetles/. can also seed annual phlox, information from the general insulation in certain types of commuter time and cost. bachelor buttons, California public and the neighborhood homes and businesses, 4) use Development process is Japanese Beetle traps have poppies, calendulas, cosmos associations. of the “quietest” type of road anticipated to begin in 2013 with been promoted as the answer and sweet peas. Fill your surface to reduce tire noise, and completion in 2018. to the problem but research containers with your Noise abatement and the use 5) construction of roadway noise has shown that more beetles favorite annuals. Pansies are of the current barriers along barriers. Th e ultimate goal of this Once again, the enthusiasm for are lured toward the traps especially good if it is still the proposed I-35W/Lake study is to achieve a 5DB noise this project continues to grow. then are caught, resulting cool, and, they can always be Street area are a major factor reduction for those individual Th e anticipated massive in more beetles that feed on brought inside if needed. in the entire development of neighbors aff ected. Timeline improvement to the function and your plants. Th ese traps can this project. Mark Dierling, for this review and the neighbor viability of our neighborhoods bring in beetles from several Wait with the summer mulch consultant, presented a Noise input process is expected to be and businesses, plus our access to thousand feet away. Check until mid-June, gardens need Study to review construction from May – November, 2013. a more effi cient transportation the web site for other ways to to be exposed to the sun to changes in the area. Traffi c noise system, will result in huge control these pests. help prevent mildew and is evaluated, the abatement Christina Morrison of Metro benefi ts for all of us! fungus. Spring this year is a lot later then last year, when things Anytime in May is a good Business Notes, from page 6 were coming up in April. time to plant small trees Don’t rush into raking the and shrubs, be sure to water Center. From 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday, May 4th, 7:00 pm: Opening on Saturday, May 18th. lawn until the soil is fi rm and we will have spring seedlings for Zachary Scott Johnson regularly and they should do not soggy. You can seed thin very well for you. sale as well as baked goods, spring Th ursday, May 9th, 7:00 pm: Th ere will be free coff ee from 7:00 or bare spots to encourage crafts, tea cup sets and lots more. John Charles and Friends am to 9:00 am, a free can of pop thicker growth and deter Drought conditions in recent Our on-site Café will also be open Saturday, May 11th, 7:00 with any purchase of over $5 all weeds. Don’t mow until the so you can plan to have lunch pm: Ben Siems with special day long, and face painting for years have left oak trees grass is about 3 inches high, vulnerable to the oak borer so with us as well. Contact Mary guest pianist Stephen Rettner, neighborhood kids that stop by. which will encourage deeper Ann at (612) 455-4150 if you improvised jazz if you have an oak tree, make roots, and leave the clippings sure it is well watered to have questions. We hope to see Friday, May 24th, 7:00 pm: Also with any purchase over on the lawn to add nutrients lots of our Lyndale friends. Soul – Gregg Inhofer $15 dollars you are able to enter maintain its vigor. Th e beetle back to the soil. Mow when only attacks unhealthy trees. a drawing to win a $25 dollar the grass is dry, wet clippings Butter Bakery Café – 3700 Super Elite Groceries – 324 W. gift card to Best Buy and a $25 Nicollet Ave. 33rd St. dollar gift card to Sopranos Open during Nicollet Ave New Name – Th e Corner Store on restaurant. I plan to donate a construction. Grand part of my proceeds for the day May music includes: I am the new owner of the grocery to the Lyndale Neighborhood Friday, May 3rd, 7:00 pm: store at 33rd and Grand. In May Association. Super Elite Groceries Songwriter/Storyteller session - 4 I plan to close the store for a few is getting a new name, “Th e FISH FEST local talents days to get ready for a Grand Corner Store on Grand.” Saturday, June 15th Lyndale 5:00-8:30 pm Sustaining at the Garfi eld Aquarium Membership: It’s A No- Brainer! something something “Supporting LNA is a no- old new brainer for us – it’s a great investment in our community that pays off every day in so many different ways. Being sustainingsustaining membersmembers makesmakes itit moremore convenientconvenient forfor usus toto contribute.contribute. ItIt also allows LNA to count on us, just like we count on LNA for all the something something awesome things it does to make Lyndale a great place to live.” – Dan and Laura yellow blue

Become a Sustaining Member today and invest in your community. Signing up is easy, fast, and safe. Make the commitment for Lyndale. ������������������ It’s home. ���������������������������� Go to www.Lyndale.org and click on “Donate Now” or contact Aryca Open during Nicollet Ave road work. at (612) 824-9402 ext. 26 or [email protected]. Access from the west on 37th St. Reconstruction surprises each week

May 2013 www.lyndale.org Page 11 Lyndale Neighborhood News 10th Ward Update by Council Member Meg Tuthill By Meg Tuthill Department’s Bomb Squad, composer, artist and fi lmmaker [email protected]. if you are in the Minnehaha K-9 unit, Horse Patrol, SWAT, by choosing the weapons given Creek Watershed District, enter Congrats to 2012 Top Police Activities League, Police him by “a mother who placed Funds Available for Water your address on their website. Garden Award Winners! Reserves, Park Police and more! love, dignity, and hard work Friendly Landscaping I would like to congratulate Refreshments will be available. over hatred.” Planning to create a rain Th e deadline for most John Meegan of Top Shelf, the garden? Apply for a grant residential projects is May residents on the 3600 block 311 Extended Hours for Now that the book selection from the Minnehaha Creek 31st. Learn more at www. of Garfi eld Ave S and Chris Summer has been announced, you can Watershed District Cost Share minnehahacreek.org/grants/ Turpen for their recent awards Minneapolis 311 will be get involved by engaging your program. Grants are being raingardens-and-other- from Metro Blooms’ 2012 Top expanding its hours for the family, school, workplace off ered to those who want stormwater-bmps. Gardens. John Meegan won the summer. Starting on Monday, and book club by reading the to help protect clean water Best Business Garden award for April 15th, 311’s hours will book. Th is fall, there will be by installing raingardens, Meet with Meg his gardens at 3040 Lyndale be 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, events and opportunities to pervious concrete driveways, Th e next Meet with Meg will Ave S. Th e Best Neighborhood Monday through Friday. Th ese join in conversations about the rainwater capture and reuse be held on Monday, May 13th, Collaboration went to the 3600 extended hours are part of a book. Neighborhood groups, systems, or other stormwater 2013 from 12:00-1:00 pm at block of Garfi eld Ave S and pilot program and expected to book clubs, libraries, literary best management practices. the 5th Precinct Community the Nate Siegel Award went to continue through mid-October. centers and others can get Room (3101 Nicollet Ave S). It Chris Turpen, a property owner Results on the pilot program involved by holding public Grants are available to any will be a chance for you to ask on the 3600 block of Garfi eld will be available following the events where folks can come public or private property me questions, and voice any Ave S. conclusion of the pilot. together to discuss the book. located within the Minnehaha concerns you may have. Bring For more information and Creek Watershed District your sack lunch! Cookies and Th anks for making our ward Next One Minneapolis One to get involved, visit http:// including residential homes, lemonade are provided! Meet a more beautiful place to Read Book Chosen oneminneapolisoneread. apartments, businesses, with Meg is held the second live, work and play in! To I am thrilled to announce that com/ or email schools, or cities. To fi nd out Tuesday of every month. see pictures of the award the next One Minneapolis One winning gardens, visit www. Read book has been chosen! Th e metroblooms.org/ book is “A Choice of Weapons” bloomsday-photos. by Gordon Parks. Th is will be php?year=2012. the third year of the citywide Recycling Theft “read,” where the entire 5th Precinct Open House community is encouraged to by MPD solid waste fees lower! taking these items. Scrappers Join me at this year’s annual read a single book and join in a will usually drive pickup 5th Precinct Open House community conversation. Recycling theft or “scavenging” During the coming weeks, trucks or vans to collect the on Tuesday, May 14th, from is the unauthorized collection offi cers will be performing a items. When talking to the 911 5-7 p.m. at 3101 Nicollet Th is compelling autobiography, of recyclable materials set out city-wide detail checking alleys operator, please remember to Ave South. It’s fun, free fi rst published in 1966, tells by residents for authorized for people taking refuse and include a description of the and family friendly! Hear how Parks managed to escape collection programs with recycling materials to reduce vehicle and people involved. music by the Police Band. the poverty and bigotry the City. City of Minneapolis this problem. Check out informational around him and launch Ordinance 244.355 (c) states • Should the vehicle happen to displays and demonstrations his distinguished career that it’s against the law. Here are some steps that you leave the area before offi cers by the Minneapolis Police as a photographer, writer, can take to discourage this arrive, call back 911 and advise Although you may feel type of theft: the operator of the direction of this is a harmless crime, travel of the vehicle. A message scavenging gives individuals • Don’t put out your recyclables will be sent to the offi cers an opportunity to survey what and other scrap metal until in the area via the squad Committee Spotlight items you have in your alley, the day of pickup and ask your computers. garage and home and takes neighbors to do the same. revenue from the City that • Please call 911 on any other by Norma Pietz could have helped keep your • Call 911 if you see people suspicious activity. Th is month we take a look at LNA’s Housing, Planning & Development Committee. Healthy Bodies, Healthy Brains Focus: Housing and Provided by Minnesota Increase physical activity: stroke. development issues in the Stroke Association Staff Exercising for thirty minutes neighborhood. just three times a week helps Volunteer: Giving your time to maintain one’s current level and talents to a worthy cause What they do: Stroke Basics of fi tness. Increasing it to makes you a happier individual Th e Housing, Planning & Development Committee meets Wednesday, May 22nd three hours total per week will and is much appreciated by and works with developers on development projects. Reviews improve your current physical those who benefi t from your variance and zoning requests and gives guidance to various 6:45 pm level. eff orts. It also keeps you neighborhood projects. Zion Church mentally and physically active Eat well: Th e average American which helps your body to stay Some current projects include: (128 W. 33rd St.) eats only one or two servings strong. • Development Guidelines. of fruits and vegetables a day. • Collect resource material; contact information for local Multiply that number by 3! Learn more from Robyn businesses; names and contact information of apartment While it is true that strokes can To achieve the most recent Wheeler, the Minnesota owners and managers; and updating information related to happen to anyone at any time, recommended nutritional Stroke Association’s Education the Sustainable Properties Program and helping with the eighty percent of strokes are guidelines for a healthy diet Specialist, on May 22nd at the second survey this spring. preventable. Responsibility for full of fruits and vegetables Lyndale Community Dinner at • Sustainable Properties Program to monitor properties in prevention is a personal eff ort, you need to eat between six Zion Lutheran Church. the neighborhood, and do another survey of all properties in one that requires a long-term and seven servings per day. 2012. commitment to managing Consuming less packaged, Ms. Wheeler will discuss what • Research the history of your home. one’s health. We can improve prepared foods is also suggested happens during a stroke, what • Home Improvement Single-Family and Multi-Family Loan our odds of avoiding this as it reduces the amount of should you do if you or someone Programs. life-altering event by fi nding additives, hidden sodium and is having a stroke and what are • A Business Façade Improvement Loan Program. opportunities to make small, sugars that you inadvertently things we can do in our lives • Nicollet Avenue Reconstruction. daily choices over a lifetime. eat. to help prevent a stroke. Th ere • I-35W Pac. will be a question and answer For a while now, the message we Stop smoking: We all know the after the presentation. Th e What are they best known for: Reviewing documents have off ered the public about dangers and health risks that presentation starts at 6:45 pm. and giving support to someone requesting information stroke is “Act FAST” with the smoking causes. Find help to regarding a neighborhood project they are about to emphasis on getting medical quit! Need three reasons? Your Join other neighbors at 6:00 undertake or one they are already working on. attention as quickly as possible. lungs, heart and family will pm for the weekly Lyndale Th is is a great tool and certainly thank you for caring enough to Community Dinner. Location: How to get involved: increases chances of recovery in quit this harmful habit. 128 West 33rd Street, Mpls, MN Attend a Housing, Planning & Development Committee the event of a stroke. But how 55408. (Enter from the parking meeting and see for yourself the interesting projects that do we lower our chances for Maintain a healthy heart: lot through the blue door with come before this group. Th e committee meets the fi rst stroke in the fi rst place? Monitor your blood pressure, blue awning.) Wednesday of the month, 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Lyndale keep to a healthy weight and Community Center (3537 Nicollet Ave S). Contact Norma at Ways to keep a healthy body be cognizant of blood sugars Email Lee George if [email protected] or (612) 824-9402, ext. 15. and healthy brain: – three things that help your you have questions at heart and body and are risk [email protected]. indicators for cardiac health and Page 12 www.lyndale.org Lyndale Neighborhood News General Membership April General Membership May General Membership Meeting Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 28th Next Meeting: Monday, April 22nd, 2013 6:30 to 8:00 pm • Painter Park (620 34th St. W.) Tuesday, May 28th New Renaissances like new Join us at the May General Membership meeting to hear from 6:30-8:00 pm apartment development, Upcoming Events: Día Del Minneapolis Mayoral candidates Mark Andrew & Cam Winton, @ Painter Park LynLake, and Nicollet have Niño, Art in Bloom, Walking/ Avenues for Youth, and hearing about a request from Teen (34th St. & Lyndale Ave.) helped to keep Lyndale BBQ, Litter Outta Lyndale, Challenge for a variance for expansion of services. strong. Currently there are Volunteer Appreciation Event, approximately 19 homes/condos and May GM Meeting. Welcome and introductions All community members are encouraged to attend General for sale in Lyndale. Motion to approve March GM Membership meetings. LNA considers everyone who lives, Council updates presented minutes, seconded, approved works, or owns property in the neighborhood to be a Lyndale Walkers BBQ by Leslie Foreman: working Motion to approve agenda, community member. this Sunday, and Bike cop on new city regulations for seconded, approved reminder/encouragement bars/restaurants to bring the General Membership meetings are designed to provide a food: liquor sales ratio more in- Announcements (community chance for community members to connect with each other, Candidates for Mayor line with today’s liquor market service award nominees discuss important community issues, learn about things Jackie Cherryhomes: 25 years – approximately 50%. Compost encouraged, newspaper deadline impacting their lives, and decide the direction of their experience, life long resident of buckets and rain barrels for sale, April 24th, as well as review of neighborhood. Treats at this meeting will be furnished by Meg Mpls, priorities of public safety, single sort recycling coming by community gatherings/events) Tuthill. jobs, and property values. Pro end of June, and city recruiting neighborhood and community for Fire and public service Presentation from Mark As a part of LNA’s eff orts to include as many people as possible engagement. workers. and Gabby about the in our General Membership meetings, we will have fun Lyndale nomination for structured children’s activities for kids 2 to 12 during General Jim Th omas: school teacher Second review of upcoming Neighborhood of the year. Membership meetings. Activities will vary from month to who believes that strong schools events and announcements Th is included a review of the month. For more information about the meeting contact Mark = strong communities. Wants Lyndale neighborhood, LNA, Hinds at [email protected] / (612) 824-9402, ext. 16. to strengthen the public school Motion to adjourn, seconded, LNA’s asset-based model system, wishes to raise the approved. of community organizing, minimum wage, and has a LNA seeking feedback from slogan of “lets work smarter.” underrepresented communities, Painter Park May Pro letting neighborhoods which resulted in the formation self-identity their goals of the Women’s Leadership and solutions. Update Program. Th e women’s cohort formed Club de Niños, identifi ed by Mitch Waukau Teen Hang Time is for ages 13 Gary Schiff : Priorities goals, facilitated a community – 17 from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm on are early childhood garage sale, and worked toward Summer is coming around the Tuesday and Th ursday. investment fund, and solutions of self-identifi ed corner and Painter Park has the solving the inequality gap community concerns. perfect solution to keep your You can register online at www. in Minneapolis. also wants child busy during the summer. minneapolisparks.org and to update regulations for Housing Trends presented Summer registration has already navigate to Painter Recreation small businesses, and by Carrie Swanson: Lyndale started. Summer programs start or you can stop down at the park incorporated city residents was less aff ected by the Monday, June 10 and run until and register with Mitch. Some into city contract work. housing slump than some other Community member Carrie Friday, August 23. days fi ll up quicker than others Pro neighborhood funding neighboring neighborhoods. Swanson explains housing trends. so don’t hesitate and get signed and housing programs. Here are some programs your up right away. Stop down at the child can enter: (Each program Park and grab a fl yer for more ❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈ has a fee involved) information regarding programs. Painter Park Summer Mark your calendars for Morning Camp is for ages 3 Th ursday, June 20 at Dusk. to 6 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Painter Park will be hosting its Lyndale Neighbors List Monday to Friday. annual outdoor movie on the big Do you like talking about what’s going on in the neighborhood? If so sign up for screen. Movie will announced the Lyndale Neighbors Discussion List. Th is is LNA’s list for community members Painter Park Summer Day at a later date. Free popcorn and to post their own info and discuss what’s happening in the neighborhood. To sign Camp is for ages 6 to 12 from juice will be provided. Show up up go to www.lyndale.org and click on the Lyndale Discussion list under the Get 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Monday to early to secure your spot. Bring a Friday. Th e summer day camp chair or blanket and get comfy. Connected section. has a special going on if you Any questions stop down at the sign up more than 1 child from park or call Mitch at Painter Park the same family the 2nd child (612) 370-4911. ❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈ receives a discount. Also if you sign up your child for the whole Painter is always looking for new summer up front you will get a and exciting programs to get discount as well. For more info youth and adults involved, so if Hosmer World Concert Series stop down and grab a brochure or you have any great ideals please talk to Mitch. stop down and talk with Mitch. Conciertos son los sábados a las 2:00 pm en la biblioteca Hosmer, 347 E. 36th St. Para más información, contacte a Roy Woodstrom a (612) 543-6400.

The Hosmer Music and Dance from Around the World Series is pleased to announce Youth Farm Update our spring concert schedule. All concerts are free of charge and held at the Hosmer by Phil Rooney Whittier neighborhoods. Contact Library, 347 E 36th St. on Saturdays at 2:00 pm. The Hosmer Concert Series is a Phil Rooney at (612) 990-9261 or partnership between LNA, Hosmer Library and KFAI Radio. For more information, Hey Lyndale! at [email protected] for more contact Roy Woodstrom at (952) 847-2900. Are you ready? Lyndale Youth info or to register. Farm has no fear, let me hear May 11th: SlocCzek, Slovak and Czech music that Lyndale cheer! Youth Farm produce is available for FREE to all members of May 18th: Maja Radovanlija, Balkan music on classical guitar Th e snow is fi nally gone and the community during our June 1st: Marimba Bullies, a Twin Cities-based diatonic marimba that means we’re gearing up for Community Harvest Days! On ensemble playing upbeat, high-energy music based on the another fun fi lled summer at Sundays May 26th, June 2nd, rhythmically complex music of the Zimbabwe mbira tradition Youth Farm. Youth Farm runs a and June 9th at 1:00 pm anyone FREE 8-week summer program can meet us at the Lyndale on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and School Farm to harvest produce Fridays from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. to take home. Community h We swim, bike, go on fi eld trips, Harvest Days will also begin The Hosmer Concert Series is a partnership between LNA, Hosmer Library and KFAI Radio. For more information contact Roy Woodstrom at [email protected] / (952) 847-2900. and play lots of games. Plus we in late August and continue This activity is made possible, in part, by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as grow, cook, and eat really yummy through the fall. appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the vote of the people of food! Youth Farm is open to any Minnesota on November 4, 2008. youth ages 9-14 who lives or goes to school in the Lyndale and

May 2013 www.lyndale.org Page 13 Las Noticias del Vecindario Lyndale Tocando las Puertas Foro para La Alcaldía One del Vecindario Minneapolis / Minneapolis Jennifer Arnold Me gustaría servir como enlace entre las personas y recursos de la Como estoy recién llegada al comunidad. Te quiero presentar a Unida LNA vecindario, estoy buscando otras personas cuyos intereses y by Henry Jiménez residentes de Minneapolis será la visión de Minneapolis a maneras de conocer a las personas valores son iguales a los tuyos. Si gente de color; sin embargo, nuestra comunidad y darle a igual a las preocupaciones de conozco recursos apropiados, te Sabathani Community hoy en día es una de las los residentes la oportunidad Lyndale. Una de las maneras en conectaré a ellos para que puedas Center (centro ciudades con más desigualdad de conectarse con su gobierno que pienso hacerlo este verano llevar a cabo las ideas que tienes. comunitario) racial en todo el país. En este local, en su propia manera. Eso es tocar todas las puertas del Me gustaría poder presentarte 310 East 38th Street. foro los candidatos tendrán la es lo que este foro intentará vecindario. Lo espero hacer con con oportunidades que ni supieras Minneapolis, MN 55409 oportunidad de exponer sus hacer.” – Ishmael Israel, miembros de cada cuadra, así que que existían. Jueves, 6 de junio, 6:00 pm soluciones ante los jóvenes Comisión de Participación de me puedes conocer a mí y a un más afectados. la Comunidad y vecindad. vecino con una sola visita. Por favor ponte en contacto Los aspirantes a la alcaldía conmigo si te gustaría tocar las harán un discurso a los jóvenes “Dar prioridad a las Las personas y los medios de Con estas visitas me gustaría puertas en tu cuadra conmigo. de color sobre sus planes de estrategias para eliminar las comunicación interesados conocerte mejor. Quiero saber Podemos presentarnos a tus corregir la injusticia racial disparidades y el racismo pueden ponerse en contacto lo que piensas de tu cuadra, vecinos y hablar con ellos sobre durante los próximos 4 años. institucional es fundamental con Henry Jiménez llamando tu vecindario y tu ciudad. las preocupaciones específi cas de para nuestro próximo alcalde al (612) 321-8806 o por correo Me encantaría saber tus la cuadra. [email protected] o Una coalición de votantes y los concejales. Este foro electrónico onempls@gmail. preocupaciones y qué tipo de (612) 824-9402, ext. 12. jóvenes se reunirá en el centro ofrecerá una oportunidad com para recibir más vecindario te gustaría pasar a los comunitario Sabathaniel enfocada a los candidatos información del evento. jóvenes de la ciudad. ¡Espero conocerte este verano! jueves, 6 de junio a las 6:30pm para compartir sus planes.” para escuchar a los candidatos - Elizabeth Glidden, Concejal Encuéntrenos en Facebook: de la elección para alcalde de Minneapolis. www.facebook.com/ Las últimas noticias de Minneapolis que tomará oneminneapolis. lugar este año. Dentro de una “El fondo One Minneapolis de Youth Farm generación, la mayoría de los plantó la semilla para tomar Phil Rooney de los vecindarios Lyndale o Whittier pueden alistarse con ¡Oye Lyndale! Youth Farm. Ponte en contacto con Phil Rooney al (612) 990-9261 El mejor tiempo: un Día del Niño ¿Estás listo? ¡Lyndale Youth Farm o [email protected] para más no sabe miedo, así que quiero información o para registrar. escuchar la hurra Lyndale! increíble Los miembros de la comunidad Escrito por Taylor Shevey agradecer a Por fi n se ha derretido la nieve pueden conseguir las verduras dos negocios y eso indica que estamos y frutas de Youth Farm GRATIS Gracias a todos que asistieron locales que preparándonos para otro verano durante nuestros días de la a nuestro evento de Día del nos apoyaron divertido en Youth Farm. Youth Cosecha Comunitaria. Los Niño el sábado, 27 de abril en con sus Farm tiene un programa del domingos de 26 de mayo, 2 de Painter Park. Por una rayita donaciones: verano de 8 semanas GRATIS los junio y 9 de junio cualquiera de suerte que normalmente no ¡gracias a martes, miércoles y viernes de puede juntarse con nosotros en nos toca organizando eventos, Cinco de Mayo 9am-3pm. Nadamos, andamos la granja de la Escuela Lyndale ¡fi nalmente tuvimos un día de por la selección en bici, salimos a excursiones y para cosechar verduras para llevar tiempo hermosísimo! Tanto del pan dulce jugamos. Además, cultivamos, a casa. Van a haber más días de sol determinó los resultados y gracias a cocinamos y comimos comida la Cosecha Comunitaria del fi n de la fi esta y me siento segura Valerie’s por la ¡Y¡Y lala diversióndiversión seguía!seguía! LosLos bien deliciosa. Los jóvenes de 9-14 de agosto hasta que termine la diciendo que fue exitoso. gran cantidad de carnitas! Así payasos Lalin y Galletita que viven o van a las escuelas cosecha. Llegaron más de 200 vecinos que tuvimos un buen postre divertían a los niños y padres para celebrar los niños del igual como tacos de carnitas, con unos concursos y lobos vecindario juntos en el parque. elotes, hot dogs, nachos, hasta una serie de disfraces. Noticias de Mayo del Igual hubo otros elementos palomitas y ensalada de fruta. Después, bailamos con las que hicieron este evento tan piñatas y se rifaron algunos Parque Painter especial. Y la diversión no terminó allí. regalitos para asegurar más Vinieron Inner City Tennis y diversión en el futuro. ¡Qué Teen Hang Time es una Mitch Wakau La música de Carlos Lumbi Preescolar Joyce para jugar con maravilloso fue este evento! oportunidad para jóvenes de 13 empezó el día y después se nos los jóvenes y los de Youth Farm Defi nitivamente nos ayudó Ya viene el verano, y el Parque a 17 de 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm para presentó una gran variedad sembaron semíllas, ayudaron el clima, pero no habría sido Painter tiene la solución perfecta pasear en el parque los lunes y los de comida deliciosa. Quiero con las maracas y nos pintaron realizado sin la ayuda de para mantenerlos ocupados a jueves. dede hhenna.enna. No todos los voluntarios. Mil tus hijos durante este verano. olvidemosolvidemos ddee gracias por su contribución a la El registro de los programas Puedes registrar por internet lala pinturapintura dede convivencia de los vecinos de del verano ya ha empezado. Los en www.minneapolisparks.org caritacarita nini dede Lyndale. Digamos que este día programas del verano empiezan el y navegar a Painter Recreation pelopelo pporqueorque fue el comienzo de un verano lunes, 10 de junio y duran hasta el o puedes pasar por el parque y fuefue imposibleimposible increíble. viernes, 23 de agosto. registrar con Mitch. Algunos días perderperder laslas se llenan más rápido que otros sonrisassonrisas qqueue llosos Lo siguiente son algunos así que no esperas—inscríbete niñosniños lllevaronlevaron programas en que tu hijo puede pronto. Hay más información en desdespurés. participar. Cada uno requiere un los folletos en el parque. pago. Marca en tu calendario el Painter Park Summer Morning jueves, 20 de junio por el Camp (campamiento de verano anochecer. Ese día el Parque por la mañana) es el grupo para Painter presentará el cine del Project Footsteps en Lyndale edades 3 a 6 de 9:00 am - 12:00 aire libre anual en pantalla pm lunes a viernes. grande. La selección de la película anunciaremos más tarde. este Verano Painter Park Summer Day Camp Proveeremos palomitas y jugo Jennifer Arnold eventos para que las familias involucrad a esta demográfi ca (campamiento del verano por el gratuito. Ven temprano para de Lyndale puedan involucrar de una manera signifi cativa. día) es el grupo para edades 6 a 12 guardar tu espacio. Trae una silla LNA se emociona anunciar unas a otras y con el vecindario ¡Tenemos ganas de participar en de 12:00 - 5:00 pm lunes a viernes. o una manta para ponerte lo más que este verano haremos al largo plazo. La primera el proceso de crear juntos algo Ahorita este grupo tiene un precio cómodo. un proyecto con Project etapa del proceso es un poco nuevo y divertido! especial: si inscribes más de un Footsteps, una organización de estudio: Project Footsteps hijo de la misma familia en el Con preguntas puedes pasar por de Minneapolis cuya misión es estará en el vecindario para Contacte a Taylor a (612) 824- programa, recibirás un descuento el parque o llamar a Mitch en el “inspirar, apoderar y preparar averiguar cuales son los 9402, ext. 19 o taylor@lyndale. por el segundo hijo. Si inscribes un Parque Painter (612) 370-4911. a jóvenes y comunidades para lugares y actividades en que ya org para juntar tu familia con hijo para todo el verano, también ser agentes de cambio, líderes participan las familias. el grupo que trabajará con el recibes un descuento. Para más El Parque Painter siempre busca sociales y voluntarios.” El proyecto. información, pasa por el parque programas nuevos y emocionantes Project Footsteps trabajará Después, juntaremos un grupo para agarrar un folleto o hablar para que los jóvenes y adultos se en el vecindario de Lyndale de familias y jóvenes para con Mitch. involucren, así que si tienes buenas con jóvenes y familias para planifi car y diseñar un plan ideas por favor habla con Mitch. desarrollar actividades y otros de largo plazo para mantener Page 14 www.lyndale.org/espanol Lyndale Neighborhood News Las Noticias del Vecindario Lyndale Oportunidades para Voluntarios Aryca Myers comité de planificación para personas? ¿Disfrutas a los Fish Fest (Festival del Pescado). eventos? Cualquier interés Clases De A los Aficionados de la El comité se juntará unas veces que tengas, nos encantaría Jardinería: ¡Ya llegó la antes del evento y trabajará trabajar contigo a imprimir primavera! Los pájaros cantan, juntos para visualizar, planear tu trabajo. Habla con Aryca Inglés las abejas zumban, y ya es y llevar a cabo el evento más ([email protected] o (612) tiempo que limpiamos los único a Lyndale. ¡Coordinar 824-9402, ext. 26) para avanzar jardines en preparación para comida, gente, pescado y este sueño periodístico que has la siembra. Júntate con otras diversión! Habla con Aryca estado cultivando. 9:30 am-12:00 pm • Para adultos personas de Lyndale para ([email protected] o (612) 824- limpiar y mantener los jardines 9402, ext 26). ¡Vivan los peces! Regaderos: Youth Farm está del vecindario. LNA mantiene buscando a alguien que puede los lunes, martes • Gratuitos varios lugares verdes del Periodista: Ser parte regar los huertos todos los vecindario y siempre buscamos del equipo de redacción domingos. Este trabajo va a y jueves • Todos niveles a voluntarios nuevos para el del premiado Lyndale ocupar 2 a 3 horas, y es buena son invitados equipo. Ponte en contacto con Neighborhood News (Las manera pasar una mañana Jennifer al Jennifer@lyndale. Noticias del Vecindario bonita, afuera y tomando sol. Wells Fargo Bank org o (612) 824-9402, ext. 12 Lyndale). Estamos buscando ¡Por favor ayúdanos a cultivar • Insribese en para más detalles. gente para escribir artículos verduras grandotas! Si tienes en el sótano la clase de forma mensual, bimensual interés, ponte en contacto con 3030 Nicollet Ave. solamente los ¡Personas del festejo! Ayudar o incluso anual. ¿Tienes una Phil Rooney al (612) 990-9261 o lunes a planear el evento acuático buena idea para un reportaje? [email protected]. favorito del año y juntarte al ¿Te gusta entrevistar a otras

A “Spring Save the Fling” Sale Date: Coming Up Redeemer at Redeemer Sock Hop!

by Mary Ann Maple Grandma’s House Children’s Center, along with Redeemer Health and We expect spring to finally be here by Rehab Center hosts our Second Saturday, May 11 so we can invite our community to come for a day of garden Annual Family Sock Hop. The Teddy fun at Redeemer Health & Rehab Center. Bear Band will be with us! From 9:00 am to 4:00 pm we will have spring seedlings for sale as well as baked Thursday, June 13th goods, spring crafts, tea cup sets and lots 4:50 to 7:15 pm more. Our on-site Café will also be open so plan to have lunch with us as well. We are located at 625 W. 31st Street. Contact 625 W. 3st Street, Minneapolis Mary Ann at (612) 455-4150 if you have (612) 455-4113 Lyndale E-News questions. We hope to see lots of our www.elimcare.org/redeemer Lyndale friends. All the news you need to know about what’s happening in the neighborhood, handed to you on a silver platter. Jillian Michaels Program Sign up today at www.lyndale.org Coming to South Minneapolis by Steve Landau “BODYSHRED is ‘intelelligent week. The YMCA is the only training.’ You’re not just moving fitness center offering this “Not enough time.” As a for the sake of moving, you’re program in the Twin Cities, Lyndale Classifieds fitness professional, this the exploring and exploiting the so for specific information Advertise here – free! number one reason I hear for possibility of human movement about class times, please not committing to an exercise in ways that facilitate ultimate visit the Blaisdell website at program. In an age where time physical conditioning!” www.blaisdellymca.org. For Lyndale Classifieds are ADVENT 14” FLAT is valuable, High Intensity more specific information available to neighborhood SCREEN TV/DVD Interval Programs have been Every class incorporates about the BODYSHRED residents, businesses and COMBO, with remote proven to gain results with Jillian’s 3-2-1 approach pushing program please visit www. organizations. (and original User shorter time-commitments, and participants through 6 minute jillianmichaelsbodyshred.com. Manual)available. now one of the top programs is high intensity circuits. Each For Rent, For Sale, Wanted, Dimensions are making its way to the YMCA. circuit consists of 3 minutes of Lost and Found, Special approximately 14” H, 16” W resistance training, 2 minutes Community Events, etc. Non-residents and 15” D. It is in excellent Beginning May 18th, the YMCA of cardio, and 1 minute of core. pay $.40/word. Call (612) working condition. $25.00. will be bringing on Jillian This 3-2-1 approach is geared Sing Michaels’ BODYSHRED, and toward shedding fat, shredding Minnesota Community 824-9402, ext. 16 or email Contact Mary, (612) 823- make the Twin Cities only the muscle, transforming the look Sings is hosting a huge news@lyndale,org to 4478. 7th city in the US to adopt this of your entire physique, and community sing at place an ad. Free ads run innovative program. SHRED dramatically enhancing your Powderhorn Park this for three months or must DUPLEX FOR SALE. is an acronym for Syergistic, overall health and athletic spring. be resubmitted. Vintage Charm, bright open High intensity, Resistance, performance. In case you’re spacious layout, Loads • May 18th, Powderhorn Endurance and Dynamics which wondering if you can survive of Woodwork & Ornate Park Gym HOUSECLEANING! describes the primary elements the 30 minutes of sweat, the 16 years in business, and Fireplace. Huge 2+ garage and variables you’ll demand workouts can be adapted to any • 5$ donation requested we still love our work. We with walk-up, studio/ of your body each time you fitness level. • 5:30 - 8:00 pm have long term clients workshop, brick patio and participate in a class. separate utilities.Convert The Blaisdell YMCA will be who will refer us, we are • Singing during the to single family, home The program’s focus is on one of four YMCA Twin Cities’ recommended on Angie’s first hour. Then eat a bag office. Call (612) 239-6529 efficiency, maximizing each locations (along with St Paul- lunch (bring your own) List. Every two or four week individual’s own potential Midway, Coon Rapids- Emma rotations available. Prepare or [email protected] when it comes to her or his B Howe, Prior Lake- River Sign up on facebook at to be dazzled. Donna or Grand $269,000 performance in every class, in Valley) launching BODYSHRED https://www.facebook.com/ Linda (612) 823-4890 an action-packed, 30 minutes. beginning May 18th, and will events/221951141275879/ According to Michaels, have classes offered 5 days per

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Latinas 12 13 14 LNBA Meeting 15 16 17 de Lyndale en 18 12:00-1:00 pm, Dulono’s Liderazgo, Pizza (Lake & Garfield) 5:00-8:00 pm. Hosmer Concert Series: Painter Park Maja Radovanlija, LNA Board Meeting 5th Precinct Open 6:30-8:30 pm Balkan Music House, 5:00-7:00 pm, 2:00 pm @ Hosmer @ Lyndale Community 3101 Nicollet Portraits of Center (3537 Nicollet Ave.) Library C&D Meeting Lyndale 5:00-7:00 pm, 3101 Appreciation Nicollet ESL Classes ESL Classes Lyndale Community ESL Classes Event 9:30 am-12 pm, Wells Fargo Bank 9:30 am-12 pm, Wells Fargo Bank Meal, 6:00 pm 9:30 am-12 pm, Wells Fargo Bank 6:00-8:30 pm 5:30-7:30 pm, Zion Church 5:30-7:30 pm, Zion Church Zion Lutheran Church 5:30-7:30 pm, Zion Church 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Somali Women’s Leadership Program 11:00 am-1:00 pm Great Gatherings Horn Towers Backyard BBQ MAY 4:00 8:00 pm Lyndale Community hosted by Mark Meal, 6:00 pm Hinds ESL Classes ESL Classes Stroke Basics, ESL Classes 9:30 am-12 pm, Wells Fargo Bank 9:30 am-12 pm, Wells Fargo Bank 6:45 pm 9:30 am-12 pm, Wells Fargo Bank 5:30-7:30 pm, Zion Church 5:30-7:30 pm, Zion Church Zion Lutheran Church 5:30-7:30 pm, Zion Church

Latinas 26 27 28 29 30 31 de Lyndale en 1 Liderazgo, 5:00-8:00 pm. Hosmer Concert Series: General Membership Painter Park Marimba Bullies, Memorial Meeting 6:30-8:00 pm Diatonic Marimba Day @ Painter Park Ensemble (34th and Lyndale) 2:00 pm @ Hosmer Library

ESL Classes Lyndale Community ESL Classes 9:30 am-12 pm, Wells Fargo Bank Meal, 6:00 pm 9:30 am-12 pm, Wells Fargo Bank 5:30-7:30 pm, Zion Church Zion Lutheran Church 5:30-7:30 pm, Zion Church 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Environment Committee Housing, Planning & Somali Women’s One Minneapolis Leadership Program Meeting 6:00-7:30 pm Development Mayoral Forum 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ Lyndale 6:30-8 pm @ Lyndale 6:00 pm, Sabathani Horn Towers Community Center Community Center Community Center JUNE (3537 Nicollet Ave.) (3537 Nicollet Ave.) (310 E. 38th St.)

ESL Classes ESL Classes Lyndale Community ESL Classes 9:30 am-12 pm, Wells Fargo Bank 9:30 am-12 pm, Wells Fargo Bank Meal, 6:00 pm 9:30 am-12 pm, Wells Fargo Bank 5:30-7:30 pm, Zion Church 5:30-7:30 pm, Zion Church Zion Lutheran Church 5:30-7:30 pm, Zion Church

Latinas 9 10 11 LNBA Meeting 12 13 14 de Lyndale en 15 Liderazgo, 12:00-1:00 pm, LNA Board Meeting Family Sock Hop 5:00-8:00 pm. 6:30-8:30 pm Place TBA Painter Park FISH @ Lyndale Community Crime & Drug Meeting 4:50-7:15 pm Center (3537 Nicollet Ave.) 6:30-8:00 pm Redeemer Residence FEST @ the 5th Precinct (3101 Nicollet) 5:00-8:30 pm at the Garfi eld Aquarium ESL Classes ESL Classes Lyndale Community ESL Classes 9:30 am-12 pm, Wells Fargo Bank 9:30 am-12 pm, Wells Fargo Bank Meal, 6:00 pm 9:30 am-12 pm, Wells Fargo Bank (33rd St. & Garfi eld) 5:30-7:30 pm, Zion Church 5:30-7:30 pm, Zion Church Zion Lutheran Church 5:30-7:30 pm, Zion Church 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Somali Women’s Great Gatherings Leadership Program 11:00 am-1:00 pm Boards & Booze Horn Towers 7:00 pm hosted by Tim Cowdery & Jo ESL Classes ESL Classes Lyndale Community ESL Classes Gibson 9:30 am-12 pm, Wells Fargo Bank 9:30 am-12 pm, Wells Fargo Bank Meal, 6:00 pm 9:30 am-12 pm, Wells Fargo Bank 5:30-7:30 pm, Zion Church 5:30-7:30 pm, Zion Church Zion Lutheran Church 5:30-7:30 pm, Zion Church

.GREAT GATHERINGS, Great friends, Great Food. Great Gatherings. Save the Date! Backyard Barbeque Join us for an afternoon of great food and fun games. We’ll be serving all of your favorite homemade, slow-cooked, mouthwatering BBQ favorites with some interesting twists and a few surprises. We’ll also have some fun backyard games and interesting FISH FEST drinks to get summer off to a great start. This is a family-friendly event that you should come really hungry too!

Hosted by: Mark Hinds and Lisl Fuhrken • Location: Our home! 36th & Blaisdell Date: May 19th, 4:00-8:00 pm • Cost: $20 Maximum number of attendees: 30 Saturday, June 15th Boards and Booze 5:00-8:30 pm Join fellow Lyndalians for an evening of board games and cocktails. Indulge your competitive self and have fun showing off your gaming skills. Just picture yourself at the tipping your head back in conquest, fancy intoxicant in hand. Sweet sweet victory. Garfi eld Hosted by: Jo Gibson and Tim Cowdery • Location: Our home! 33rd and Blaisdell Date: June 21st at 7:00 pm • Cost: $10 Maximum Number of Attendees: 15 Aquarium Contact Aryca at (612) 824-9402, ext. 26 or [email protected] to learn more or sign up for one of these fun events.

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