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. XXIII, No. 1 Minneapolis, MN January 2012

Read “The Grace of Silence” January General with Your Neighborhood Membership Meeting by Mark Hinds understanding. Th e City of Monday, January 23rd Minneapolis, Hennepin County If you’re interested in helping Painter Park (34th St. & Lyndale) Th is March the Lyndale Libraries, and Minneapolis out, or just have some good Neighborhood will be Public Schools are promoting ideas, contact Mark Hinds at 6:30-8:00 pm participating in the literacy and respectful public [email protected] / (612) 824- Minneapolis One Read dialogue in this initiative. 9402, ext. 16. Join us on Monday, January 23rd, for an important Lyndale program. One Read is Minneapolis residents can General Membership Meeting. At this meeting, we will Minneapolis’ fi rst-ever play a positive role in their Th e book is available from be holding our annual Legislative Preview with Lyndale community read where communities and explore the Hennepin County Library legislators. So far we have confi rmed: everyone in town is invited to important – sometimes diffi cult in both hardcover and CD read the same book. – issues that they face as a audio book. LNA also has a • Senator Jeff Hayden community by reading “Th e limited number of copies that • Representative Frank Hornstein One Minneapolis, One Read Grace of Silence” and getting you can check out from the • Senator Scott Dibble will bring people in the city involved. Lyndale Community Center together to spark conversations (3537 Nicollet Avenue). You Th is is a great chance for you to discuss the upcoming about race, family, and Th e Lyndale Neighborhood can learn more about what’s legislative session with your elected representatives. Th e neighborhood history. Th e Association (LNA) is currently going on city wide at www. Minneapolis Police Department will also be presenting Myrtle book is “Th e Grace of Silence” planning several community oneminneapolisoneread.com. Vikla with a commendation for diligence in keeping watch by Minneapolis native and conversations around the book. over the neighborhood. National Public Radio host Th e primary conversation will Michele Norris. Th is memoir take place at the March 26th All community members are encouraged to attend General describes the experience of General Membership meeting at Membership meetings. General Membership meetings are the Norrises as the fi rst black Painter Park from 6:30 to 8:00 designed to provide a chance for community members to family on their block in a south pm. connect with each other, discuss important community Minneapolis neighborhood. issues, learn about things impacting their lives, and decide the We are also looking for help direction of their neighborhood. Treats at this meeting will be Th e idea for a community from people interested in provided by Council member Meg Tuthill. read emerged following a being a part in organizing this controversial debate over discussion or have other ideas We also will be holding our new children’s art class, led by a Minneapolis dog park. for how we as a neighborhood Paula Landis. Th e art class is free and will take place during Neighbors wanted to fi nd ways can use this book to foster a all General Membership meetings this year as something fun to talk about race and increase community-wide conversation. for kids to do in the neighborhood and so parents can attend General Membership meetings.

For more information about the meeting, contact Mark Hinds La Posada 2011: A Lyndale at (612) 824-9402, ext. 16 or [email protected]. Community Holiday Celebration by Sarah Scott with the support of LNA members don’t forget the photos by Daniel Patrick began organizing the event tradition for the Latino Murphy in late October and spent community to be empowered, (DPM-Photography.blogspot. hours coordinating logistics, to bring people from diff erent com) making decorations, debating backgrounds together to learn and planning the menu, from each other, get to know Th ank you to all of you who collaborating with others on other people and because it’s came out to celebrate the kids’ activities, making sure simply many people’s favorite holidays with us on December Santa Dan was available, the holiday season. 10th at the Lyndale School. dancers were booked, and asking for food/raffl e donations I think that we succeeded in Th e La Posada holiday and more. achieving these goals for the celebration was a huge success, neighborhood, and everyone mostly because of all of the Our main objectives for La deservedly felt proud of the hard organizing work that Posada, our 13th annual work we did when we all came preceeded it. Our Women’s Lyndale celebration, were to together. Community Leadership share this Mexican, and other FarmFarm collaboratedcollaborated withwith usus Latina Cohort: Th e Latinas de Latin American Countries’, Th ere were a couple of changes on preparing the food Friday La Posada, cont’d. on pg. 9 Lyndale en Liderazgo group tradition so that community to the program this year. Youth night, and hosting some kids

Lyndale Neighborhood Association NONPROFIT ORG 3537 Nicollet Avenue US POSTAGE PAID IN THIS ISSUE Minneapolis, MN 55408 PERMIT #32593 La Posada pg. 1 Hosmer Concert Series pg. 8 TWIN CITIES MN The Grace of Silence pg. 1 Success at Redeemer pg. 8 Around Lyndale pg. 2 Neighborhood Meetings pg. 10 I-35W PAC Meeting pg. 2 Business Notes pg. 11 2012 Draft Budget pg. 3 Free Homework Help pg. 12

Volunteer Opportunities pg. 4 Community Spotlight pg. 13 Volunteer Spotlight pg. 4 La Posada pg. 14 Free Tax Assistance pg. 5 YMCA Youth Programs pg. 15 LNBA Update pg. 6 Classifieds pg. 15 Crime & Drug pg. 7 Community Calendar pg. 16

Lyndale Neighborhood News Around Lyndale I-35W Advisory Committee by Mark Hinds you do this year involve making your neighborhood a better Meeting Recap One of the nice things about place to live. Think about what New Years’ is that it provides we could do together if even half by Fred Retzloff openings in the ceiling of the a nice moment in time, even of our 8,000 plus community underpass to allow for natural • 32% increase in transit use among the craziness of the members were actively involved The ongoing study of the lighting. • 24% increase in walkers/foot holidays, to think about how in making Lyndale a better final construction design and traffic you want to spend your time place to live, work, and play! neighborhood impact of the new The design of the actual loading • 23% increase in bike use and what you would like to Lake St/35W Transit Station platform consists of two • 11% decrease in single driver accomplish during the next One of the things we strive was the goal of today’s meeting. proposals: a “split” design for car use year–something that often to do is to make sure there north/south passengers, and a • 5% decrease in carpools seems to be missing from our are a wide range of volunteer Several different options “single” platform for boarding lives today. opportunities available to fit were presented by the in either direction. MNDOT All these statistics support with the different interests, consulting firm, with an and Hennepin County prefer the total project, its value and I’m often struck by how many availability, and skills of the initial recommendation of a the split design for vehicle impact on our neighborhoods. people tell me about how people who live and work in distance of 145 feet between safety and accident avoidance; In addition, the opening of long they’ve been thinking Lyndale. support columns at street level the single platform would be Nicollet Avenue, local traffic and about getting involved in the as compared to the present less expensive and allow for pedestrian intersection safety neighborhood and what the So whether you have a deep 80 foot span, including the convenient passenger use. issues, and the on/off ramps thing was that gets them to passion for urban planning, sidewalk. The visual experience The design will continue to be continue to be significant topics move from thinking about feel like you are personally of this larger space is exciting, discussed at the next meeting. discussed as part of this total getting involved, to actually responsible for making the presents an inviting entrance project. These important design being involved. Now I’m neighborhood safer, are looking and atmosphere for the entire Future anticipating traffic objectives will continue to be pretty sure as the clock struck for a chance to develop your area, and allows for the addition statistics for this area were refined during the next several midnight this New Years’ Eve skills to improve or even change of limited future kiosks or presented to support the overall meetings. there weren’t a huge number careers, or are super busy and business ventures. Of special concept and design of this of people in the neighborhood only have an hour or two a interest was the potential for Transit Station: making resolutions that month to voluntee, we have an included getting more involved opportunity to fit your needs. in their community. It’s usually Nicollet Avenue Public Hearing not as popular or as fun as One of the things that we strive saying you’re going to get back to do is to connect Lyndale Tuesday, January 17th in shape or win the lottery. community members with volunteer opportunities at LNA 9:30 am at City Hall (350 S. 5th Street) However, I do know a lot of and our community partners people who tell me that the that fit with where people are in A Public Hearing for the assessments related to the Nicollet Avenue reconstruction will be held work they do to pay the bills is life and make a real difference during the Transportation and Public Works committee of the Minneapolis City Council on a lot less rewarding than the in the neighborhood. Tuesday January 17th at 9:30 am. volunteer work they do, and that one of the things missing If you want to spend next New The City of Minneapolis is preparing to reconstruct Nicollet Avenue between Lake Street and 40th from their lives is a sense Years’ Eve talking about the Street for a total length of 1.2 miles. The project will include new pavement with new curb and of being connected to their resolution you kept, pick up gutter, sidewalk, turf boulevards, trees, and utility work as needed. The project is planned to be community and feeling like the phone and give us a call, constructed in the 2012 and 2013 construction seasons. what they are doing is making a shoot us an email, stop by the difference. community center, and be The project is estimated at approximately $12 Million. The project will be partially funded by resolved to get involved. assessments, approximately $1.7 million, and the remainder will be local and state dollars. For those of you who have been thinking that you would like Mark Hinds is the Executive to get more involved in making Director of the Lyndale your neighborhood a better Neighborhood Association. He can place to live, I would encourage be reached at [email protected] / you to be resolved to take the (612) 824-9402, ext. 16. Lyndale Neighborhood News leap and have at least one thing Lyndale Neighborhood News is published Kassie Church — Secretary monthly to provide residents informa- Dick Giese, Tricia Silpala, Elizabeth Sibet, tion about the activities of the Lyndale Phil Rooney, Dan Swenson-Klatt, Megan Save the Date Neighborhood Association (LNA). Seeds, Steven Godfrey, Rebecca Alper Lyndale Neighborhood News welcomes and LNA Staff South Minneapolis encourages contributions from residents. Mark Hinds [email protected] Please contact the Neighborhood News Norma Pietz [email protected] Housing Fair with opinion letters, articles, and calendar Sarah Scott [email protected] events. Kathy Tickle [email protected] Aryca Myers [email protected] March 10, 2012 Submissions may be edited for length, clar- Erica Fulton [email protected] ity, relevance to the Lyndale coverage area, Susan Hagler, Ad Sales Thinking of making improvements to your and libel considerations. Anonymous contri- (612) 825-7780 [email protected] butions will not be printed. Opinions are the home? Redecorating? Buying for the first time? Lyndale Neighborhood News Attend the ever-popular South Minneapolis writers’ own and not those of the Lyndale Neighborhood Association. c/o Lyndale Neighborhood Association Housing Fair, Saturday March 10 at South 3537 Nicollet Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55408 High School. Connect with reputable LNA is a 501(c)3 organization and does not contractors, trades people and real estate/ endorse any political candidates. [email protected] finance professionals from 10:00 am to 3:00 phone: (612) 824-9402 pm with no cost or obligation. Lyndale Neighborhood Association fax: (612) 824-6828 New this year: Seeking South Minneapolis Board Members: Richelle Reetz — President artists with functional work for the home: Tile/ Meredith Gill — Vice President mosaic, glass fixtures or stained glass, faux Bryce Pier — Treasurer and/or mural painting, furniture, upholstery or www.lyndale.org textiles, yard/garden metalwork; for a limited number of special booth opportunities. The deadline for the February issue is Wednesday, January 25. We are also looking for small project and specialized contractors. For exhibitor information, call Margo Ashmore Contributors Articles: Mark Hinds, Norma Pietz, Sarah Scott, Fred Retzloff, Dan Swenson-Klatt, Taylor Shevey, at (612) 867-4874. Mary Ann Maple, Aryca Myers, Mitch Waukau, Cynthia Wilson, Meg Tuthill, Kassie Church, Heidi Watch www.housingfair.org. Wiesner, Tom Roberts, Leslie Weddell. Photographs: Sarah Scott, Aryca Myers, Win Tun, Mark Hinds, Ann Leitel Lindback, Daniel Patrick Murphy, David Romm, Norma Pietz, Erica Fulton, Katie Mintz.

Page 2 www.lyndale.org Lyndale Neighborhood News Lyndale Neighborhood News Third Grade Peace Plays by Cynthia Wilson School Choice On December 14, 2011 the third grade classes at Lyndale Fair: Lyndale Elementary School performed their peace plays for the entire school as well as for Elementary many Lyndale friends and family. Under the direction Each year, Lyndale Elementary has a booth at the School of the Neighborhood Bridges Choice Fair. Th is year is no exception. Discover Lyndale teachers, students spent and learn about the educational opportunities that we several weeks casting, creating can off er you and your family. Come visit us at our booth! dialogue and acting out their • January 21, 2012 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm chosen plays. Students also Flag” by K’Naan to end the Neighborhood Bridges will read peace themed poetry • Located at the Hyatt Regency Hotel (1300 Nicollet Mall) event! Th is event provided a be on the main stage of the • Loring parking ramp off ers a two-hour parking that they had written and all great warm up for students Children’s Th eater in May 2012. three classes sang “Wavin’ validation as their big performance with • MPS Minneapolis Kids program will provide childcare for children 3-5 years. • To learn more, visit www.mpls.k12.mn.us or call Whittier School Tours and Student Placement Services at (612) 668.1840 Open House for Prospective Families It’s school choice time, and Whittier Baccalaureate programme for the primary “Doing is a welcomes families interested in learning years. more about our school! Do you have a kindergartner starting school in fall 2012, Whittier International Elementary School quantum leap from or are you interested in checking out our IB is located at 315 West 26th Street – but the Primary Years magnet program for children easiest way to enter the school is through imagining.” in grades 1-5? the 27th Street doors. Parking is also available in the garage under the school – Barbara Sher • School tours with our IB coordinator and building (enter the building through the family liaison are scheduled each Tuesday at doors in the garage area). You can also fi nd And who makes that leap? 10:00 am. You can also call our school offi ce us on the web and learn more about the at (612) 668-4170 to schedule a tour. International Baccalaureate Primary Years Volunteers do! Programme at http://whittier.mpls.k12. Join us on leap day as we • Whittier’s winter open house for mn.us/. prospective families is Th ursday, February honor all the “doers” who 2, 2012, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Come We look forward to welcoming you to meet Whittier families, teachers and staff Whittier! make Lyndale great. and learn more about the International Save the Date:

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January 2012 www.lyndale.org Page 3 Lyndale Neighborhood News Volunteer Spotlight: Martha Hrncir by Aryca Myers supporter of LNA community wanted her family to experience events, she initially became the richness of diversity here. Painter, knitter, gardener, involved in the neighborhood advent calendar afi cionado, and after attending a standing A Lyndale resident for over piñata creator extraordinaire; room only meeting about 20 years, Martha loves the LNA volunteer Martha Hrncir the controversial street light neighborhood because you serves Lyndale with humor issue about ten years ago. “never have to leave here! Th ere and creativity. A member of Th inking, “Wow, this is a cool is a park, a school, you can the Environment Committee, neighborhood: everyone’s get anything you need.” As a block club leader, and constant here!” she was hooked and has volunteer and block club leader, continued to use her skills and Martha “likes being informed, talents for the betterment of letting others be informed Lyndale. about what the neighborhood has to off er.” From helping out Born and raised around the at Fish Fest to organizing her D.C. area, Martha studied block’s National Night Out art at university in Colorado. (NNO) Party, she lives by the Driving out to Colorado she adage that “if things are going says, “As we traveled west the to get done, somebody’s got to Martha with members of the Environmental Committee at a radio slowed, the pace slowed”, do them!” And do things she garden clean-up. which is just how she likes it. does! If you’ve been around Dense, crowded, and busy gave Lyndale you’ve probably seen feature sights from around the sees room for some senior way to open and relaxed. After her working on her yard, the neighborhood and surrounding programming and would love to moving to Florida, she returned raingarden, other people’s areas. Working with oil paint, see better access for wheelchairs to the Midwest in search of gardens, or hanging one of her she favors landscapes but may on sidewalks and curbs, when seasons, which she missed while piñata masterpieces at the 3500 one day tackle portrait painting. asked what else she’d like to down south. Settling in South Pillsbury block NNO party. When asked what she likes see in Lyndale she says, “From Minneapolis, she also briefl y best about the neighborhood, where I’m sitting, wow, it looks Martha and her homemade she responds emphatically, pretty good!” piñata. lived in a northern suburb, but Martha is currently working returned to the area because she on a series of paintings that “the people!” Although Martha A Rich Experience With Many Rewards by Leslie Weddell, ESL certifi cation or other education to navigate life in a culture, classroom volunteer fi elds with openings for teachers climate and language other at the moment. than what they have known I am not sure what possessed growing up. And it is almost me to sign up as a volunteer for What I did not expect, but have surprising, the earnestness and the Lyndale Neighborhood ESL gained from this experience, is diligence they express in trying program. At the time of the fi rst the great personal reward that to grasp and understand all the meeting about the upcoming has come from getting to know technicalities and nuances of the classes, I had about fi ve part- all these wonderful students. English language. Maybe their time jobs and was spending any It is a very rewarding thing to actually wanting to learn is just of my free time looking for a watch their at-fi rst apprehensive surprising to me because my full-time job with benefi ts. faces turn into smiling, earnest short time being a teacher was faces as they begin to realize with junior high school students, Truthfully, I thought maybe the teacher is nice, and she is ha! full, busy lives with children and project with them. it couldn’t hurt to gain some going to be patient with them jobs and transportation issues, experience with ESL students no matter how many times Being a volunteer confi rms and probably could not attend At any rate, the childcare aspect and that it might be benefi cial they need to have something my belief that most people, the classes if child care were not is just one of the many valuable to observe how the teacher repeated; that she is not going regardless of where they are part of the program. facets of this ESL program. I conducts the class and handles to make them feel bad if they from and what they have been am so happy and grateful to be students who are at all diff erent forgot what they learned in the through, are alike in wanting I do hope they expand the part of such a highly organized, levels in their English language previous class. the same things – to have a daycare volunteer outreach wonderful program, and to learning journey safe place to live, meaningful a bit, because some nights I have the opportunity to observe It is eye-opening and work, a good education for believe there might be a few too and learn from such a highly I also thought it might be a humbling, as we get a deeper their children, and to be able to many children in there for two qualifi ed and eff ective teacher good addition to my resume, understanding into their lives, connect and communicate with people to handle. It would be as Erica. I thank you for the since I am a laid-off art teacher to comprehend the struggles the people around them. great to have some volunteers experience and plan to be part of who cannot aff ord to go back and challenges the students to come read a book to the kids it for as long as it is off ered to me to school to earn special ed face on a daily basis, trying Most of the ESL students have or conduct an activity or craft as a volunteer! Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are an integral Videographer: Action! Now Work together with other workshops. Be a superhero – (612) 824-9402, ext. 26) get part of our work at LNA, is the time to nurture and community members to plan, and volunteer as a childcare a short orientation and be sent and we couldn’t impact the indulge your inner director. facilitate, and put on this assistant! Have fun while along with a few sheets of data community in the way we We’re looking for people to community staple. Meetings directly impacting someone’s entry. When has helping your do without you! At LNA, help with the production of will begin this month and life. We need helpers Tuesday community been easier? we want your volunteer video clips for the website and the event will happen late and Th ursday from 5:30-7:30 experience to be as enriching other informational materials. March. Contact Mark at and every other Friday from Redeemer: Want a huge ROI!? and engaging as possible, We’ll be interested help with [email protected] or(612) 5:15-8:30. Contact Aryca at Go to Redeemer to volunteer offering opportunities for every level of production, 824-9402, ext. 16. (612) 824-9402, ext. 26 or and you will make someone’s professional development, so if you’ve got the skills, [email protected] for more day. After introducing my baby networking, and the we need you! Contact Aryca Childcare Superhero: information and to sign up for to one of the residents at the satisfaction that comes ([email protected] – (612) Do you love children? Do you a shift! ice cream social, she said, “Th is through working towards 824-9402. ext. 26) to get enjoy channeling that inner has been one of the best days building a safe, vibrant and set up with some exciting child and unlocking creativity Data Entry: Yes, there is still I’ve had.” Ten minutes + a baby sustainable community. opportunities. and humor? LNA works hard more data to enter! Matter of = making someone’s day “the Please contact Aryca Myers to develop programs that fact, you never have to worry best.” Th at is huge. Th ere are at (612) 824-9402 ext 26 or Party People: You know that are accessible and eliminate that the never ending stream a variety of ways to volunteer via email at feeling you have when you’ve barriers to participation. of data to enter will run dry. and they will work with you [email protected] to learn created a joyful experience for Both the Women’s Leadership But you should remember you to best use your talents and more about these and other people to come together, learn and ESL Programs provide can do this at home, in front of skills. volunteer opportunities in things, and have fun? Well childcare enabling community the Real Housewives while you the neighborhood. you can have that feeling on a members who would otherwise imbibe with a glass of pinot Contact Mary Ann @ huge scale by joining the Open be unable to attend classes, grigio. Turtle time! Contact [email protected] or Immediate Needs House Planning Committee. meetings, trainings, and/or Aryca ([email protected] (612) 455-4150.

Page 4 www.lyndale.org Lyndale Neighborhood News LyndaleLyndale NeighborhoodNeighborhood NewsNews HousingHousing PlanningPlanning andand DevelopmentDevelopment CommitteeCommittee UpdateUpdate LEAPing in ������������������������������ ��������������������������������� NextNext Meeting:Meeting: Mini-Mall has more footage so duplicative regulation that does �������������������������������their vote has a bigger impact ��������������������������������not add signifi cant substantive Wednesday,Wednesday, Feb.Feb. 1st1st ���������������� ���������������������������� Leap Year! 6:30-8:00 pm towards the 70%. value to the review process 6:30-8:00 pm ����������������������������and takes up value time for Rum, rum...I murmur! @@ LNALNA OfficeOffice ����������������������������������Th e stop light at the 34th Street ������������processing. 35373537 NicolletNicollet Ave.Ave. ���������������������������intersection was discussed Join the Lyndale Event and Activity Planners in our ����������������������������and most everyone felt that �����������������������������In 2001 the Site Plan Review first event of the year; a happy hour at Lyndale’s ������������������������������the signal was needed at that ������������������������������was created. Even without the ��������������by Norma Pietz newest hot spot Pat’s Tap. ��������������������������corner. With the YMCA and ���������������������������conditional use permit the ������������������������������ ������������������������������ �����������November 2 �������������and December the school on 34th Street the developments between fi ve and �������������������������� ������������������������������� �7������, 2011 committee was in favor of nine units will be required to February 10th at 5:00 pm ���������������������������������keeping the signal for safety of �����������������������������comply with site plan review Come early, stay late, challenge someone to a ��������������������������Mark gave the committee a ������������pedestrians. ������rules. Skee-Ball game, whatever happens it’s sure to be a �����������������������������brief update on the Nicollet good time. ����������������������������Avenue reconstruction. Work ������������������������������Fred presented a quick report ���������������������������If any of the requirements �������������������������������� ���������������������������of what had been discussed ��������������������������������are not met or if there are any to begin in the spring of 2012, For more information, contact Aryca at ����������������������������������with the fi rst section to be Lake ������������������������at the October 27th PAC ��������������������������������other applications required for �����������������������Street to 32nd Street. ����������������������������meeting. Eff orts are geared ��������������������������������the project a public hearing at [email protected] or (612) 824-9402, ext. 26 �����������������������������to create a functional, safe �����������������������������the City Planning Commission ����������������������������When that area is completed ����������������������������and attractive environment. �������������������������will be mandated and the See you there! �����������������������������the work crew will move from �������������������������Crime Prevention Th rough �������������������������������neighborhood will be notifi ed. ����������������������������32nd to 35th and from there �����������������������������Environmental Design (CPTED) ��������������������������All developments with ten ����������������������������������35th to 36th in the fall of 2012. ���������������������������������is a very necessary goal of this ����������������������������������units or more require a site plan ����������������������������������Th e talk at this time is that the ������������������������������project. Th ey want to address ���������������������������������review, a public hearing and the �����������������������������work area will be completely ����������������������������crime before it happens and �������������������������neighborhood is notifi ed. ������������������������������closed to traffi c and parking �������������������������������take the opportunity to create ��������������������������������during the work period, but the ������������������������������an extremely safe environment ��������������������������Th e Minneapolis site plan ������������������������������remainder of Nicollet will be �������������������������������while enhancing transportation ��������������������������������review standards are so defi ned ����������������������������������open for traffi c and for parking. ����������������������������and business growth for our �������������������������������that the Planning Dept doesn’t Art In �����������������������������Th e committee seemed to feel �������������������������������neighborhood. Th e PAC plans to �������������������������������feel there is any need for the ����������������������������������this process was faster and safer ��������������������������������host another public information ����������������������������conditional use permit. Th e ����������������������������������than having half of Nicollet left ����������������������������meeting in March of 2012 to ����������������������������conditional use permit is a Bloom Tour ���������������������������������open for traffi c while the other �������������������������������share progress and gather more ������������������������������condition for use. Example of �����������������������������side of the street was being �������������public input. ����������������������������������this is – if the site plan states Saturday, April 28th ����������worked on. �����������������������������there must be a fence with a ���������������������������Council Member Gary Schiff �������������������������������gate surrounding the property, (time TBA) ���������������������������Th e lighting that is being ��������������������������������attended our meeting to explain ���������������������������the conditional use permit ���������������������������suggested is a combination �������������������������the proposed zoning code ����������������������������would be used to defi ne the Fresh flowers and world class art, what a beautiful �������������������������������of the tall box lights and the ����������������������������change that would eliminate ������������������������������time of day the gate would be combination. A docent will lead the tour and ��������������������������������lower pedestrian lights. If the ���������������������������the conditional use permit ����������������open or closed. give insights into your favorite art inspired flower ��������������������������������pedestrian lights are installed ��������������������������������(cup) application for condos or arrangement. Come early and enjoy a coffee at the ����������������������������there will be an assessment ������������������������������apartments with fi ve units or ����������������December 7, 2011 café. �����������������������������to each property owner along �������������������������������more. Th e hearing for the vote ����������������������������Th is was our potluck social ��������������������������������Nicollet. A survey will be done ���������������������������on this has been postponed ����������������������������time meeting and we enjoyed So mark it down in your calendar, upload it to ���������������������������������and if 70% of the area opts out, �����������������������������until the neighborhoods have ������������������������������appetizers, wine, and a tasty google, type it into your iPad; do whatever you ���������������������������������the pedestrian lighting will not ����������������������������had a chance to weigh in. A ���������������������������dinner at the home of Fred need to do to make sure you join fellow Lyndalians ���������������������������������be installed. Properties such as ��������������������������������conditional use permit for fi ve ���������������������������������Retzloff . 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A final thank you for our 2011 2012 Business Sponsorship Business Sponsors: by Aryca Myers to be active in the Lyndale connections between Neighborhood Business Lyndale residents and Community Builder Level: Now is the time to become Association. neighborhood businesses. * a Business Sponsor of the Lyndale Neighborhood By becoming a sponsor In today’s market your Zion Lutheran Church Association! Take full your business will be business has numerous 128 W. 33rd St., Minneapolis, MN 55408 advantage of the benefits front and center every marketing choices. As a (612) 824-1017 that a Business Sponsorship month as a supporter of business in the Lyndale www.zionchurch.org entails by signing up now. the neighborhood in the Neighborhood, your Lyndale Neighborhood demonstrated investment Whittier Clinic By sponsoring the News, which is mailed to in the community is seen 2810 Nicollet Ave. S. Lyndale Neighborhood over 8,000 people each by thousands of community Minneapolis, MN 55404 Association your business month, the Lyndale E-News members each month as a (612) 545-9000 www.whittierclinic.org will be demonstrating its which is emailed to over sign of your commitment to Bryant Lake Bowl commitment to building a 800 people and new for this help build a strong connected safe, vibrant, and sustainable year, your business will be community. 810 W. Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55404 community to Lyndale’s listed in LNA’s business (612) 825-3737 8,000 plus community newsletter Lyndale Business Contact Aryca at (612) www.bryantlakebowl.com members. If your business Matters and LNA’s volunteer 824-9402, ext. 26 or at MN Cleaner Living Environmental values building connections newsletter Lyndale Gives [email protected] to learn with other local businesses Back. more about the benefits Systems & Services and residents we encourage of becoming a Business 5228 30th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55417 you to become both a 2012 LNA is committed to Sponsor. (612) 729-8463 [email protected] LNA Business Sponsor and building deep, long-lasting Amigo Service Center 3544 Lyndale Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55408 (612) 822-6088 [email protected] Lyndale Neighborhood Business www.amigoservicecenter.com Neighborhood Partner Level: Association Meeting Update by Norma Pietz questions and answers, tracking Michelle from the 31st Street Butter Bakery & Café Nov. 18 and Dec. 15, 2011 down information and charging Post Office talked about how cases. Having the Community the postal service is in financial 3544 Grand Ave, S. (612) 521-7401 Lisa Myhre from the Attorney charge the case, trouble because people are not butterbakerycafe.com Minneapolis Chamber of cuts the process down from mailing. Some of the offices are Commerce was our guest approximately one month to closing and combining service Champion’s Sportsbar & Grill speaker and she presented some one week. In having the cases areas with other stations. The 105 West Lake Street • Minneapolis, MN 55408 interesting information about charged at the community level post office at 31st & 1st is not (612) 827-4765 the Chamber. The Minneapolis it eliminates all the paperwork scheduled to close. www.championssportsbarandgrill.com Chamber has been in existence being sent downtown and added for 50 years, there are to all the cases already waiting Aryca from LNA talked a little Blaisdell YMCA approximately 1400 members to be charged, and then the about training that will be 3335 Blaisdell Ave. S. in the metro area and there paperwork being returned to available for the LNBA. Deb Minneapolis, MN 55408 (612) 827-5401 are 82 different Chambers. the precinct. from Jungle Theatre gave us www.ymcatwincities.org The majority of the Chambers a run-down of the upcoming have 50 or less members. The The Community Attorney performances. Tom of State Lake Wine & Spirits Chamber serves small and large aggressively addresses the Farm said insurance sales were 404 West Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55408 businesses and the main focus neighborhood livability crimes a bit slow because of the slow (612) 354-7194 www.lakewinespirits.com is to connect people. such as prostitution, public down in development and urination, consuming alcohol people not buying as many new Gray’s Leather They host approximately ten to in public, and code violations vehicles. Norma asked that 3401 Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55408 fourteen events every month. A related to problem properties. anyone having information (612) 823-3183 few of the events are members Chris attends public meetings for the Business Notes to give www.graysleather.com only. The Leadership Twincities and works with the community her a call or email. Thank you classes have about 55 to 60 regarding their public safety to Laura Ochs for chairing the people and the class is designed concerns through community meeting. to learn about the communities. impact statements. He has Cause Spirits & Soundbar The class is an eight hour day written informational articles Our December meeting was 3001-3005 Lyndale Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55404 get-together, once a month. A for the Lyndale Neighborhood social time spent at Pat’s Tap. (612) 822-6000 www.spiritsandsound.com “get acquainted breakfast” is News. Time spent visiting with fellow a chance for business owners/ committee members. How has Redeemer Health and Rehab Center managers to get together, Chris informed us that in the business been; any vacations 625 W. 31st St. Mpls., MN 55408 • (612) 827-2555 introduce themselves and talk 5th Precinct area K-Mart is planned; ready for Christmas; www.elimcare.org about their businesses. The the number one place for theft how do you think the Nicollet Chamber has a newsletter for at this time. And Victoria’s Ave construction is going to Sonny’s Ice Cream/Crema Café its members. The emails of Secret is the number two spot affect businesses on Nicollet 3403 Lyndale Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55408 members are not made public. for theft. There has been a Ave? Social conversation that (612) 824-3668 The Chamber gives support and letter written to the national we don’t have time for at the www.cremacafeminneapolis.com works with business on some organizations and there have monthly LNBA meetings. concerns such as legislative been beat cops employed Everyone enjoyed a beverage, issues, taxes, transit, Vikings to patrol Lake Street. There some ordered munchies, and all Good Neighbor Level: stadium, noise ordinances, has also been a geographical in all it was a relaxing way to recycling ordinance, the ban on restriction area set up whereas spend a committee meeting. 3404 Nicollet Ave. S. outdoor music after 10:00 pm, people can be restricted from Minneapolis, MN 55408 etc. the area. We were also informed (612) 825-8682 that only the owner, the police Join us for A business that has 1-5 or the registered rubbish the Lyndale State Farm Insurance employees would have a yearly company can go through your fee of $398. A new business that trash containers. Also solicitors Neighborhood Agents: Tom Kilton, Jim Phillips, Joe Hanson is not yet financially stable can cannot orally or aggressively Business 3430 Nicollet Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55408 go with a monthly sign-up. approach people. Chris stressed (612) 827-3655 fax (612) 823-1767 [email protected] Association the fact that if you have issues Meeting The featured business was let him know and he will either the Community Attorney for help or connect you with the Thursday, the 5th Police Precinct, Chris right person. January 19th 525 Washington Ave. N. Minneapolis, MN 55401 Dixon. Chris is the liaison to (612) 874-6000 www.franklinbankmpls.com the 5th Police Precinct and to In the updates Laura informed 9:00-10:00 am all citizen groups in this area. us that Redeemer has raised at the 5th Police New Money Express He spends his time training enough funds to purchase a 108 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55408 police department personnel bus in which to transport their Precinct (612) 824-2274 on criminal law and procedure, residents, and that they had (3101 Nicollet Ave.) presenting the best strategies, also made a donation to LNA. 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Next Meeting were in apartments. No this building. The MPD will Tuesday, January 10th injuries. Theft: shoplifting, investigate. bike thefts, and thefts from 6:30-8:00 pm unsecured motor vehicles Jeff Hayden has won election @ the LNA office made up the majority. as a Minnesota Senator, (3537 Nicollet Ave.) replacing Linda Berglin who Team Leaders’ Reports and retired after 37 years of by Heidi Wiesner Planning public service. Mr. Hayden photo by David E. Romm Court Watch: Chris Dixon, has been asked to attend the Community Attorney, 5th C & D January meeting. November Meeting Precinct. Clean Sheets of City budget constraints the 30 people appearing on December Meeting have caused the City Council them, 11 have been active in Champions hosted our and Mayor Ryback to favor Lyndale and Attorney Dixon holiday get together again eliminating five of the reviewed the immediate this year and as before twenty-one Crime Prevention situations of all 11 including furnished some tasty foods. Specialists (CPS), leaving their court and or jail The meeting was well fourteen. Amy Lavender is status, the nature of their attended and a variety of scheduled to be laid off on most frequent offenses, and delicious food was brought, 12-31-2011. If you believe where we would be likely to so our only complaint for the that the CPSs are critical to encounter them. He said that evening was that we all ate December Crime and Drug Holiday Party at Champions. ongoing crime prevention as far as livability issues go, too much. Rick Nelson had in the city, in order to Lake Street is pretty much purchased a turkey as a raffle preserve CPS Lavender’s the southern border for those prize and Dick Giese was the position, please immediately offenses, many occurring in winner. Suzy Kimmet stuffed email the City Council Whittier. little bags with party favors Painter Park and the Mayor by sending and gave to every guest. What your email to our Ward 10 Lyndale Walkers: Jeanne a fun treat! Councilperson, Meg Tuthill at Wiener. Walks are less January Update frequent as the weather We appreciated having the following address: meg. by Mitch Waukau [email protected]. becomes less welcoming. Lieutenant Kelly, Beat The Thanksgiving Walk Officers Aikins and Lopez. on November 5 was very City Attorney Chris Dixon Winter programs begin January 9, 2012 and run until Editor’s note: The final City March 30, 2012. Winter registration started Monday, Budget approved in December successful due to there and Crime Prevention having been 78 thank you Specialist Amy Lavender December 5 at 6:00 pm. Painter Park will be off ering included funding for all 21 CPS some new programs and bringing back some old ones in 2012. letters written to recognize join us. Amy expressed her community contributions. appreciation to everyone for for the winter session. Craft Bonanza (Arts & Crafts) and Spectacular Science (Science) will be new programs Crime update for October 2012 will mark the 20th year all the support she and the of the Lyndale Walkers. Let’s other CPS’s had received to for kids ages 6 to 12. Floor hockey, adult and kids yoga Homicide: there was one on will be coming back for the winter session. Painter will October 30th in the 3000 think up great themes for the have their positions retained. 2012 walks! Amy’s position is secure for also be introducing dodgeball, after school drop in and block of Pleasant, early in the homework help for kids 6 years and older. Check online morning following a party. A another year. New Business (minneapolisparks.org), call park (612) 370-4911 or stop public meeting was held on by the park and grab a winter brochure. All programs November 14 at Zion Church, 35xx First Avenue: Everybody We had no official business is out of the building now! but everyone spoke with require pre-registration, so sign up early to hold your spot. 128 W 33rd St. to discuss the Kinder Klub preschool is still running strong so make sure matter. A level three sex offender gratitude on the cooperative had been living there. The efforts of the police to work to sign up before it’s too late. Rape: one, but the victim building has condemnation with the neighborhood in orders. The MPD are keeping combatting local crimes. It Painter has added an Xbox 360 with Madden 2012 and has now disappeared and NBA 2K12 for kids to come down and play on. We have cannot be questioned further. an eye on it. was an enjoyable evening and thanks to Champions for also added a bumper pool table to go along with the older Robberies: one, in the 3200 foosball and ping pong tables. block of Blaisdell, a woman 34xx Nicollet Avenue: A hosting our holiday Crime & was robbed by a neighbor’s tenant has asked a C & D Drug Committee meeting. Committee member to bring 2nd Annual Winter Snow Build Event will take place in boyfriend, in the 3500 block February, 2012 (weather permitting). of Nicollet, a young male was this building to the attention of the committee due to held at gunpoint by another For any questions regarding programs, events. and young male who took his roaches, rodents, and likely drug dealing. The tenant concerns, call Mitch at Painter (612) 370-4911 or email cell phone and MP3 player. [email protected]. No injuries. Burglaries: one is concerned because there was at a business and two are many small children in

Lyndale Neighborhood Part One Crime, November 2011

January 2012 www.lyndale.org Page 7 Lyndale Neighborhood News City of Minneapolis Library heats up for Hosmer Takes Over NRP World Music Concert Series Policy Board and NRP Staff by Katie Mintz community to the neighborhood. by Mark Hinds closed up shop on December photos by Katie Mintz Th at means a lot to me.” 31st, 2011. At the end of In December the Minneapolis December there were still Join your neighbors for a Artists have performed music City Council approved changes discussions going on between toe-tapping good time at an from nearly every continent to the City’s NRP Ordinance the City and NRP related to unexpected venue. over the series’ history. KFAI and additional resolutions that severance packages for NRP Radio host Dan Rein, who fi nalized the City’s takeover staff laid-off during this Th e Hosmer World Music Concert records each performance for of NRP (Neighborhood process. Series, which brings live acts 2 his Sunday morning broadcast Revitalization Program). pm. Saturdays to the Hosmer “Century Song” and helps with One of the biggest changes Library, 347 E. 36th St., is made programming, said the music is Th e December actions were in this process is how possible by a grant from the diverse. the culmination of several neighborhood organizations Metropolitan Regional Arts KFAI Radio host Dan Rein years work by the City Council will be represented on the Council in collaboration with “We’ve had Chinese music, records each Hosmer World and will fundamentally alter new NRP Policy Board. For the Lyndale Neighborhood Swedish music, African music, Music Concert Series the relationship between the fi rst time in NRP history. Association, the Central Area northern and southern Indian performance for his Sunday the City and neighborhood neighborhood organizations Neighborhood Development music. We’ve had music from morning broadcast “Century organizations. Th e most will no longer be able to directly Organization and KFAI Radio. all over Europe,” and the list Song.” signifi cant change includes elect their own representatives goes on to include a Russian having the City’s Neighborhood to the NRP Policy Board. Th e grant from MRAC is pianist, songs on the Australian too,”he said. and Community Relations Th e four representatives on made possible, in part, by the didgeridoo and classical music (NCR) Department take the new Policy Board will Minnesota Arts and Cultural presentation from the St. Paul Volunteers JoAnn and Mario over the administration of instead be chosen from the 16 Heritage Fund as appropriated by Chamber Orchestra, Rein said. Vano, who help with recording, neighborhood organizations members of the Neighborhood the Minnesota State Legislature said they enjoy it so much they Phase I and Phase II plans. and Community Engagement with money from the vote of “What’s nice is they’re just people rarely miss a show. Commission (NCEC). While the people of Minnesota on that live in the city and we Th e NCR Department is also eight members of the NCEC November 4, 2008. wouldn’t hear them otherwise,” “We just love this event,” JoAnn responsible for administering are directly elected by said Rein, who also hosts the Vano said. “It’s so fabulous to the next generation of neighborhood organizations, Hosmer librarian Roy upcoming artists on his radio have really good music in a nice neighborhood programs from the members of the Policy Board Woodstrom, who started the free show. venue that’s free and open to the City, which are in the can also come from the eight concert series about a decade everyone. You can’t get much process of being restructured to members of the Commission ago, said neighborhood groups On Saturday, November 19th, better than that.” fi t the legal requirements from that are chosen by the Mayor, have helped make Hosmer a true the fi rst and, so far, one of the the City Council’s decision to City Council, and Park Board. community library by supporting only signifi cant snowfalls of Woodstrom said the library is take away $10 million of money programs like the concert series. the season, Rein joked to the soon hoping to benefi t from allocated to neighborhood Although there will still audience that in the fall, the more neighborhood support. A organizations under NRP Phase be some involvement from “Th e richness of the cultural weather was too nice to attend Friends of Hosmer Library group II and use it to fund the City’s Hennepin County, the Park music here is unbelievable,” the indoor shows, and that has formed to fundraise for more commitment to neighborhoods Board, School Board, and Woodstrom said. “A lot of people Saturday the weather was too bad community programs. for 2013 and 2014. Minneapolis Legislative say this brings a true sense of to draw a crowd. But concertgoers Delegation the administration packed the basement room at “Most library friends groups have Th e City Council actions this for the government side of the library to hear the Old-Time a book sale, a couple coff ees and December were set in motion neighborhood programs will music styling of Adam Kiesling, tea. Th is is more about getting last December when the City now be the responsibility of the who has performed at Hosmer the community organizations Council gave notice of its intent City of Minneapolis. In practical with numerous groups such involved to get grants so we can to withdraw from the joint terms this means neighborhood as the Mill City Grinders and do more to serve the community,” powers partnership that has organizations will be more the Wild Goose Chase Cloggers he said. governed NRP throughout its reliant on the City for funding over the years. His solo show history. Th ese changes also and administrative support. November 19th, which included For more information about the meant that the current NRP friends accompanying his Hosmer World Music Concert banjo and guitar on fi ddle and Series or Friends of Hosmer washboard, celebrated the release Library, contact Woodstrom at of his latest album “I Wish I Was a [email protected] or 952- Lizard in the Spring.” Kiesling said 847-2900. To volunteer to help, Hosmer World he enjoys playing at the library. contact Lyndale Neighborhood Association volunteer Concert Series “Th is is truly one of the best coordinator Aryca Meyers at Adam Kiesling performs Old- music series in town. Th ey get [email protected] or (612) 824- Presents: Time American music. a lot of variety. It’s really fun 9402, ext. 26. 14 January: James Allen, Brazilian music

21 January: Mary DuShane and Nick Jordan, Southern American folk and dance music Success at Redeemer! by Mary Ann Maple, 28 January: New Pearl Button, songs of the Volunteer Coordinator and Civil War with Sherry and Don Ladig and John Director of Guest Services Wenstrom After a whole year of 4 February: TBA fundraising, we at Redeemer 11 February: Strange Friends, Original Music have our bus! It is not brand new, but with the fresh paint job 18 February: Como Jug Band and lettering telling the world that it belongs to Redeemer 25 Febraury: Dean McGraw Health & Rehab Center, it itit feels new to us. We got it in time All Concerts are free of charge and held at the to take several trips out with Hosmer Library, 347 E 36th St. at 2:00 pm. For more residents to view the Christmas lights and to attend a couple of information, contact Roy Woodstrom at (952) 847- events outside our building over 2900. the holidays. We wish to thank those in this community who supported our many fundraising Volunteer Coordinator Mary Ann Maple and Grandma’s h eff orts throughout the year. House Childcare student Kyla Jackson. The Hosmer Concert Series is a partnership Take a drive by our facility and between LNA, Hosmer Library and KFAI Radio. you will see our bus parked in For more information contact Roy Woodstrom at the front lot at 31st Street and Lyndale Avenue. [email protected] / (952) 847-2900. This activity is made possible, in part, by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Do you have a spare morning, afternoon or early evening to spend some time with us at Redeemer Minnesota State Legislature with money from the vote Health & Rehab Center at 31st and Lyndale? Contact Mary Ann Maple at (612) 455-4150 to see about of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008. volunteer opportunities. We can use Bingo players, coff ee servers, wheelchair pushers, card players, etc. If you have the time, we’ll create the opportunity.

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La Posada Celebration, from page 1 activities and volunteering in After we sang the Posada song, around in a circle for their diff erent places. While some we served about 400 plates turn until it was moved on to were creating paper fl owers, of the delicious meal which another head and so on. At the others were tossing bean bags included Tostadas de Tinga end they “pulled” the candy with folks from the Blaisdell (marinated shredded chicken), out of the piñatas, while some YMCA, getting their faces rice, beans, chips, salsa, and tossed more candy around. It painted or creating cool stuff cupcakes. Th e Ponche, or warm was a sight to see. with Steve Lick. spiced fruit drink, was so popular that two whole coolers Th e raffl e winners walked home Santa Claus was accepting full ran out early. with beautiful baskets full of letters this year and he shared goodies including a sled, lots of with me some of the children’s Mexico Lindo dancers were food and bath items, museum wishes for a bicycle, a doll, real delightful again this year. As tickets, CD and animal hat, gold, and a shark. We off ered was heard in the audience, blankets, movies and more. We celebrate the finish of the Posada Song. pictures with Santa again this people delighted in the Th ree plus hours after the event year, and many families were traditional dances from their began, Santa handed out little seen smiling around him. Santa diff erent regions in Mexico. treat bags for all the boys and was sitting infront of a lovely girls. As folks bundled up to Christmas chimney scene that, We brought the Piñatas back, walk home, it was clear that along with the hundreds of but this time the women merriment was had by all. yards of hand cut paper fl ags organized it diff erently. We and other Christmas posters, listened to traditional music Th ank you to the following local were all created by the La while three diff erent Piñatas businesses for their donations: Posada design team in their were moved onto people’s heads Taqueria La Hacienda, El homes. who then proceeded to dance Paraiso, Valeries Carniceria, Regla De Oro, Cinco de Mayo, Finer Meats, and B-Squad Vintage.

I would like to thank all of the volunteers that made this possible, to our collaborators at Youth Farm that helped with The Piñata Dance – fun has no age limit. activities and transporting the food, to the invaluable Teen Challenge crew, to the tireless Do you like to know what’s work and leadership of the Latinas de Lyndale en Liderazgo happening in the neighborhood? group and to all of those extra Sign up for the Lyndale E-News today and get the 411 on hours that people dedicated to what’s happening in the neighborhood delivered to your this event during this busy time email twice a month. To sign up email [email protected] Latinas de Lyndale en LIderazgo and Youth Farm LEAD of year: Th ank you! today. staff shred the chicken.

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Upcoming Business Profile: Highland Neighborhood Meeting Plaza History Mini-Mall at Lake Schedule and Nicollet by Tom Roberts, Stonewood since owned 100% of both the Properties, Inc. I have been involved in this Offi ceMax and remaining retail Lyndale Neighborhood photo by Norma Pietz shopping center since its spaces. General Membership inception. In 1987, the original Highland Plaza was developed partnership developed the 2012 is going to be a year of Monday, January 23rd, 6:30-8:00 pm in 1987 with a Highland Highland Superstore; a diff erent transformation for this shopping @ Painter Park (34th Street and Lyndale) Superstore. Th e following year, partnership developed the retail center with the reconstruction of 1988, the retail shopping center strip center in 1988. Th e fi rst Nicollet Avenue, the continuing Monday, February 27th, 6:30-8:00 pm was built; the fi rst 2 tenants partnership sold the Highland progress of designing the new I- @ Painter Park (34th Street and Lyndale) were Payless Shoes and Food ‘n Superstore in about 1992; in 35/Lake Street interchange, and Fuel Gas Stop.Th e next 2 original 1997 I personally purchased back the addition of a new bus stop Lyndale Neighborhood Business tenants were Cost Cutters and the Offi ceMax store, and I have station. Association Meeting Subway. Radio Shack has been 100% ownership. there for 10 years, replacing an In my eff orts to improve services Thursday, January 19th, 9:00-10:00 am original Asian grocery store. Over the years, Matt Nichol, one to the neighborhood, we are in @ the 5th Precinct (3101 Nicollet Ave.) Little Caesars and Best Wash of the original partners of the negotiations with Offi ceMax to laundry were added in 2010, rest of the retail center separate reconfi gure their store to better Thursday, February 16th, 4:00-5:00 pm replacing the Big Dollar Store. from Offi ceMax, bought out all suit their needs and explore @ Painter Park (34th Street and Lyndale) Variety Beauty opened about 10 other partners until he and I the possibility of additional years ago. Th ey came from across secured a 50-50 ownership in retail. Any reconfi guration will Environment Committee Meeting the street and replaced Video 1995. Th en in 2000, I bought involve some degree of new Update. Cheng’s Garden has out Matt Nichol and have construction. Tuesday, February 7th, 6:00-8:00 pm been there for nearly a decade, @ LNA Offi ce (3537 Nicollet Avenue) replacing Sally’s Beauty; El Rey Bakery has been there twelve Housing, Planning, and Development years, having replaced Pizza Hut Delivers. Highland Superstore Wednesday, February 1st, 6:30-8:00 pm was replaced by BizMart nearly @ LNA Offi ce (3537 Nicollet Avenue) 20 years ago; BizMart was bought by Offi ceMax, the current LNA Board Meeting anchor store, in about 1995. Monday, January 9th, 6:30-8:30 pm @ LNA Offi ce (3537 Nicollet Avenue) Monday, February 13th, 6:30-8:30 pm Walking Another Year on the @ LNA Offi ce (3537 Nicollet Avenue) Green Path Crime and Drug Meeting by Daniel Sewnson-Klatt some money) into making this Tuesday, January 10th, 6:30-8:00 pm old café into a more effi cient @ the LNA Offi ce (3537 Nicollet) So was it a good year? How space, most of which has been will next year do? Am I more behind the scenes. We have Tuesday, February 14th, 6:30-8:00 pm sustainable than last year? closed off more of the kitchen, @ the 5th Precinct (3101 Nicollet) What can I do to improve? Th is upgraded the air handling and time of year a lot of refl ecting air conditioning, brought in an Free Legal Clinic goes on. Just keeping the shop energy effi cient dishwashing Wednesday, January 18th, 3:30-5:30 pm open day to day feels like a machine, switched to low fl ow @ LNA Offi ce (3537 Nicollet Avenue) monumental task in itself, but (really low fl ow) aerators and to add the goal of reducing my a high pressure rinse sprayer Wednesday, February 15th, 3:30-5:30 pm footprint in the process means that all help me cut energy use. @ LNA Offi ce (3537 Nicollet Avenue) a larger investment in time and As a staff , we’re also learning a money to do things right. I’d few new little “habits” to help like to share some thoughts on us reduce even more. Next up: where I’ve been and where I’m lights. Th en I’ll really be eager All of these meetings are held in handicap ways to encourage the city of headed for the year ahead. to see how these actions are accessible buildings. Requests for Minneapolis to make organics helping to lower our energy accommodations should be made at least composting available for all Most consumption over time. two weeks prior to the event. Reducing toxicity. residents. restaurants carry lots of harsh cleaning chemicals and work Local sourcing. Th e farther Community connections. with processed food ingredient away products come from the From this column to my time lists that are very diffi cult to more energy needed to get with the LNA board, from pronounce. I’ve reduced my use them to me. So from staff to partnerships with schools and LNA Housing Programs: of harsh cleaners down to one food to the services I choose, local theaters to donations to degreaser that I won’t replace my eff ort has been to focus on local organizations of all types, when it is fi nally used up. fi nding the most local sources Multi-Family Revolving I’m feeling more connected to While we did a pretty big purge available – starting with right the Lyndale neighborhood than of 20 years of collected “stuff ” here in this neighborhood – like Loan Program ever before. Th e relationships in the storage areas, there are being a Youth Farm Market I’m building with residents as still a few cans and bottles of Project share purchaser. I still Provides loans for improvements to customers, artists, musicians, things in storage that I’d like have a short list of items that and people who provide multi-family housing units in Lyndale. to bring to Hennepin County’s require shipping from out of services for me is returned Loan amounts range from $3,000 to hazardous waste disposal site state – but I continue to keep through their support and – nearly all of which were here working with my local suppliers $30,000 depending on the number of encouragement that pulls me when I bought the shop six to reduce our circles and stay units in the building, and can be used through each day. And while years ago. I’m also fi nding that close to home. I’d hope to never need another to correct outstanding code violations, I need an easier way to store / benefi t to help recover from a dispose of my used fl uorescent It’s a surprise to improve energy efficiency, and general No waste. signifi cant loss like this past lights. many that I use a residential improvements. May’s robbery – this year’s size trash bin and have it event taught me that caring Restaurants emptied every two weeks. We Reducing energy. people surround me all the If you have questions or want to schedule are big energy hogs. Gas for now compost or recycle so time and all I have to do is ask ovens and heat, electricity for much that we’re just waiting a meeting to find out more information, for help and it’s there. contact Norma at (612) 824-9402, ext. 15 lights and equipment. Lots for technology to catch up to of hot water heating. Lots of us and create the next level Wishing you a great new year of or [email protected]. You can also find cooling needed from generating of biodegradable items, so choosing your next steps along out all the details at www.lyndale.org. all that heat. After an energy that I can eliminate nearly a path to a greener and more audit in late 2009 – I began to all waste. Th is coming year sustainable lifestyle. put the recommendations to I’m both cheering on (way to use. I spent a lot of time (and go LNA!) and trying to fi nd

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Certificate of Business Notes by Norma Pietz Lyndale Avenue of January. Free parking in the From all of us at Regla De Schatzlein parking lot. Rent Paid Bryant Lake Bowl – 810 W. Oro Gallery thanks for all Lake Street your contributions this year. Dulono’s Pizza – 607 W. Lake Renters, your landlord is required to give each eligible renter Party in the Rec Room. Join Donations made possible Street a completed CRP (Certifi cate of Rent Paid) no later than local author and actor Lorna through your purchases Stop in have a pizza and enjoy January 31, 2012. Renters will need this CRP to apply for a Landvik for another comedy supported local artists and some good music. Listen to refund based on property taxes paid on their principle place of bash, fi lled with characters artisans from around the world. Tune Jerks on January 13th & residence in Minnesota and their income. You must fi le Form created on the spot and View Carlos Rojas – Original 14th, Bluegrass Continentals M1PR and include all CRP’s to determine the amount of your margaritas created in the Paintings through Sunday, January 20th, Chris Silver Band refund. If you have questions call (651) 296-3781. blender. Fridays and Saturdays January 22, 2012. January 21st, Ivory Bridge on January 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and January 27th & 28th, February Th e 2011 eligibility requirements for renters to qualify for a 28 at 7:00 pm. $15 in advance Schatzlein Saddle Shop – 413 3rd & 4th is Bill Cagley, refund: $18 day of show. W. Lake Street February 10th is Adam Granger January clearance. Levi jeans and on February 11th is Adam 1. You were a full-year or part-year resident in Minnesota. Regla De Oro Gallery – 3007 and jackets on sale until the end Granger and Dick Kimmel. 2. Were not claimed as a dependent on someone else’s 2011 federal income tax return.

3. Your total household income is less than $54,620. (If you are married and living together both incomes are included. Lyndale Sustaining If single only your income; do not include the income of any other person living with you. To arrive at your total household Membership: It’s income a subtraction is allowed if you have dependants or if you or your spouse is 65 or older or disabled.) Strategic “There is no better way to keep Lyndale a strong neighborhood! My monthly donation means that together we can look to the future and plan for it..” Latinas de Lyndale — Bryce Strategic: a plan of action designed to achieve a en Liderazgo Update particular goal. In the last meeting of 2011, Latinas de Lyndale en Liderazgo applauded their successful organization of La Posada. Th e group At LNA strategy is an important way we celebrated their eff orts with homemade food and a ceremony of ensure our goals are met and that long-term achievement. Each woman received recognition of their individual change is possible. Sustainable change requires participation and contributions, and later on, as a team, refl ected planning, commitment, and a shared vision of on the process of planning a community event like this one. the community we want to live in. Change can’t happen overnight, and with your Sustainable With the success of La Posada, the group fi nishes with a section Membership, LNA will have the resources necessary to plan for long term success. of the learning process. Now is the time to move forward with the next step of the program: deciding on diff erent areas to focus our With the dependable and reliable cash flow that your monthly donation provides, work, both in our own lives and the overall neighborhood. Many LNA is able to strategically plan for the future. Instead of budgeting for that ideas came up in the meeting, and it appears that the fi nal project one big gift, with Sustainable Memberships, you can donate a small manageable will be very informative and well executed. Th is group understands amount each month automatically which will increase the impact of your that they are part of the process of creating changes, and when contribution. Easy, safe, lasting, and strategic. Choose the level that works for you: the group reconvenes in 2012, we will continue advancing in our leadership path. Neighborhood Hero: $100 • Community Builder: $50 Lyndale Leader: $25 • Asset Builder: $15 Good Neighbor: $10 By becoming a Sustaining Member today you are contributing to the long-term goals for Lyndale. Sign up today at www.lyndale.org. For more information on the Sustaining Membership program, contact Aryca Myers at (612) 824-9402, ext. 26 or [email protected].

Are you looking for a chance to get more involved in your neighborhood? Try serving on an LNA Committee. Committees are the foundation of all of LNA’s work. It’s through Committee’s like the Environment Committee that the neighborhood works on sustainability issues and through the Housing Committee that we work on development and planning issues.

So come give us a try, LNA Committees meet once a month and only work if we have people bring their ideas and energy to help create a better neighborhood. To get involved on an LNA Committee contact Sarah at [email protected] or (612) 824-9402, ext. 12.

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January 2012 Client: Hennepin County Medical www.lyndale.org Center Color: 4/C Page 11 Job# HCMC-1211-01 Publication: Lyndale News Size: 7.967” x 3.375” Vendor: N/A Lyndale Neighborhood News 10th Ward Update from Council Member Meg Tuthill by Meg Tuthill a.m. to 8 p.m. A portion of the a phone alert system that calls documents/2011-2012-Winter- Facilities. For more info visit Lyndale neighborhood is in land lines to notify residents Guide.pdf and at recreation http://hennepinatoz.org/ ECCO Wins CES Highest District 61B. A map of Senate when Snow Emergencies are centers and libraries citywide. azguide/item/74. There are Participation Award! District 61B can be found at declared. The Guide features activities, also collection sites throughout On Tuesday, October 25, www.commissions.leg.state. amenities, events and sports the Twin Cities participating Community Energy Services mn.us/gis/l2002/pdf/61B.pdf. Email/Text Alerts – Subscribe for youth, teens and adults in the Recycling Association (CES), in partnership with the For polling place information at www.minneapolismn. available at parks, lakes and of Minnesota’s Recycle Your McKnight Foundation and the check out http://pollfinder. gov/snow/esubscribe.asp to recreation centers throughout Holidays program. You can City of Minneapolis, hosted the sos.state.mn.us/ or call (651) have Snow Emergency alerts Minneapolis. find info on this program at Award Ceremony for the 2011 215-1440. automatically emailed or texted www.recycleminnesota.org/ Outreach Grant Challenge. It to you. Once winter weather index.php/programs/recycle- was a fun and exciting night Info on Redesigned City conditions allow, the park your-holidays. You can also that honored the dedication Website The Media: News releases system’s award-winning view a map of participating of partnering organizations, A newly designed City website are sent to the media (TV, outdoor recreation facilities companies at www. volunteers and city council will be launched on Monday, radio stations and other news become available, including ice cleanenergyresourceteams.org/ members that have helped December 19, 2011. Www. outlets) skating, skiing, snowboarding campaigns/ryh-11-12#map. make CES a success. Our very MinneapolisMN.gov is now and tubing. The Guide lists Simply search for Minneapolis own East Calhoun Community more accessible for people with Cable TV: Check out cable hours for ice rink warming in the lower left corner next to Organization (ECCO) received disabilities and those who channels 14 and 79 for houses, ski chalets, tubing the map. the 1st Place award for the speak other languages. The information. and snowboarding areas and Highest Participation Among new site complies with Section recreation centers, including Meet with Meg for Lunch Eligible Properties and a 508 of the Americans with Facebook: “Like” Minneapolis extended hours during Please join me in the New $5,000 prize! ECCO had a Disabilities Act Guidelines, Snow Emergency on Facebook Minneapolis school release Year for Meet with Meg on total of 18.08% participation! utilizes Google Translate, and at www.facebook.com/Minnea days. Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 Congratulations to the East allows for adjustable text size polisSnowEmergency. from 12:00-1:00 pm at the 5th Calhoun community! for people with low vision. For park information or an Precinct’s Community Room Twitter: Follow “Minneapolis online copy of the Guide, visit (3101 Nicollet Ave S). Meet Monica Smith, staff for Nicollet Avenue Snow Emergency” on Twitter www.minneapolisparks.org/ with Meg is a time for you to ECCO, East Isles Residents Reconstruction Update at http://twitter.com/#!/ home.asp. talk with me, ask questions, Association (EIRA) and Cedar- The public hearing for minneapolissnow. and voice concerns. Bring Isles-Dean Neighborhood the paving and lighting Recycle your Holiday Lights! your sack lunch! Cookies and Association (CIDNA), was assessment is set for the City’s New this year! Watch Digital Strings of holiday lights lemonade are provided! Meet also one of five who won an Transportation and Public Billboards for Snow Emergency that no longer work are now with Meg is held the second Outstanding Contribution Works (TPW) committee information! The City has being accepted for recycling! Tuesday of every month. Award for her extraordinary meeting on January 17th, 2012 worked out a plan with Clear You can drop off your lights efforts to assist ECCO, EIRA at 9:30 a.m. Channel Outdoor officials at either the Brooklyn Park and CIDNA to be successful in to use 12 digital billboards or Bloomington Drop Off the Outreach Challenge. Thank Snow Emergency throughout the city to you Monica for all your hard Information – Stay inform drivers when a Snow work and dedication! Informed! Emergency has been called. Residents, workers and visitors Last but not least, I would have a number of ways to learn Non-English Snow Youth and Parks like to thank each of the when Snow Emergencies are Emergency Information 10th Ward neighborhoods declared. The City is advising Snow Emergency information for participating in the CES drivers to put many of these is also available in other Committee Outreach Challenge. As a result tools to use. The more ways to languages on the City’s Non- of your hard work, the 10th learn about a Snow Emergency, English Resources webpage Meeting January ward was one of only two wards the more prepared you will at www.minneapolismn. that had 100% participation!! be, and the less likely to be gov/languages/. Languages Congratulations on this towed. Remember, vehicles available include Spanish, 12th, 2012 achievement! I am so proud to parked on the street during a Hmong, Somali, Oromo, The Youth and Parks Committee meets on Thursday, represent each and every one Snow Emergency in violation of Vietnamese or Lao. January 12th at 6 pm at Painter Park to discuss a new of you. Snow Emergency rules can be date for a Lyndale Snow Build event and the Community ticketed or towed. MPRB releases Winter- Action Plan for a Summer Children’s Theatre Workshop, Special General Election on Spring activities Guide both events/programs to take place at Painter Park. All are January 10, 2012 Hotline: Call (612) 348-SNOW Check out the Minneapolis invited. Please RSVP or contact me for more information The special election to fill the The City’s Website: Visit www. Park and Recreation Board’s or if you’d like to be involved at [email protected] or (612) vacant house seat in District minneapolismn.gov/snow/. (MPRB) new Winter-Spring 824-9402, ext. 12. 61B will be held January 10, Guide! You can find the guide 2012. Polls are open from 7 Phone Alerts: Minneapolis uses at www.minneapolisparks.org/ Environment Committee Minutes for January 2012 YFMP Hiring for Lisa, Mark, Jon in the fall at the fall fundraiser. opportunity for work with the Powderhorn Program Staff- Mark H Demonstrate thermal leak committee. detector device for check out. Lisa acted as secretary Park Board designates particular Director St. O work day: first go to the trees as special. Consider working After two years as the Powderhorn Program Director, Household cleaner session for rain garden and then to the LNA with them to get project started to Colin Cureton is leaving YFMP. We are sad to see Colin go, February Community dinner building for clean up if necessary. protect special trees. but we are excited too for all the great things coming in his – 2/22 or in March. future. In addition to his work running the Powderhorn Clean up compost area. Have Consider working on the tree Program, Colin took a lead role in our Healthy Foods, Discussed 2011 plan compost workshop in May or June project – figure out how to allow Healthy Lives grant, effective food growing, and engaging LNA building – very good at garden. Martha’s daughter is a homeowners to plant the trees, YFMP in the broader food justice movement around the results. Remaining parts of Master Composter and she may be stump removal. country. Thank you Colin for all you have done for YFMP project – educational materials, able to assist. and the youth in Powderhorn. commemorative plaques, Identify foreclosed properties unveiling party. Long term Set up checklist for rain garden and how to handle maintenance With that, YFMP is currently hiring for the full plan is to turn materials into a clean up and for periodic during the summer. Facilitate time Program Director position in the Powderhorn curriculum. checkups. Suggested that we have blocks taking care of the Neighborhood. Please see our Employment/Volunteering the May meeting as the garden properties. Possibly joint project page for the job posting and how to apply. If you know of Ongoing projects are going well. clean up day. with Crime and Drug. any great youth workers, especially with past experience in the Powderhorn Neighborhood, please pass along this job Need some work on recruiting Discussed new projects for 2012 Nicollet rebuilding – source announcement. Please note that this position closes at 5 gardens for the tour. Will set the for tree gators, or funding for p.m. on Friday, January 20th. garden tour date next month. Curbside composting may be businesses/residents to purchase. implemented by the city – possible Open house: just one clean informational activities. Competition on e-billing. up day on sale for the auction. Bike commuting. Perhaps sell a second clean up day Business recycling – possibly Page 12 www.lyndale.org Lyndale Neighborhood News General Membership

LNA General Membership January General November 28, 2011 Membership Meeting Meeting Minutes Monday, January 23rd Next Meeting: in place one year, coming from Painter Park (34th St. & Lyndale) Monday, January 23rd Ann Arbor. She feels there are incredible opportunities in the 6:30-8:00 pm 6:30-8:00 pm recreation area in Minneapolis. Join us on Monday, January 23rd, for an important Lyndale Painter Park Th ere is a concern about our (34th Street and Lyndale) General Membership Meeting. At this meeting, we will staffi ng level, we could be better be holding our annual Legislative Preview with Lyndale staff ed at our rec centers. Th ey legislators. So far we have confi rmed: by Kassie Church are looking for an assistant superintendent for recreation. • Senator Jeff Hayden Welcome and intros Th ere is a need for better • Representative Frank Hornstein communication in multiple Approved minutes from languages to better serve our Th is is a great chance for you to discuss the upcoming October General Membership population. We need to give legislative session with your elected representatives. Th e meeting minutes and approved kids a variety of things to try. Minneapolis Police Department will also be presenting Myrtle agenda. We also need to be sensitive Vikla with a commendation for diligence in keeping watch to diff erent populations and over the neighborhood. Announcements: Wednesday provide access to people of December 28th is the deadline Susan Allen diff erent cultures and that the All community members are encouraged to attend General for the January newspaper. services we provide are ones they hire a dinner coordinator Membership meetings. General Membership meetings are Email to [email protected]. that the diff erent populations who can work the people side designed to provide a chance for community members to want. better. Hosmer World Music connect with each other, discuss important community Candidates for State House Program recommend funding issues, learn about things impacting their lives, and decide the 61B: Nathan Blumenshine Th ere is a concern about the at $12, 500 as long as we direction of their neighborhood. Treats at this meeting will be (Respect) and Susan Allen condition of our neighborhood continue to get matching grant provided by (X) (Democrat). Th ese are parks, they are hoping to from MRAC, which we receive candidates to take Jeff Hayden’s increase the budget by 40% $10,000 for. We also will be holding our new children’s art class, led by position. Each candidate from $3 million for the upkeep Paula Landis. Th e art class is free and will take place during gave a brief statement about of the neighborhood parks, Th e plan is to keep staffi ng all General Membership meetings this year as something fun themselves with Susan going which is up from only $1mil levels consistent with the for kids to do in the neighborhood and so parents can attend fi rst and Nate second. Th en addition of the ESL coordinator. General Membership meetings. there was a time for questions We hope to get the ESL and answers. Th e special coordinator funded through For more information about the meeting, contact Mark Hinds election is January 10, 2012. grants next year. Want to at (612) 824-9402, ext. 16 or [email protected]. Th ere is also a special DFL increase Somali Organizer to primary in December. a full time position. Increase staff salaries 1.5% COLA for Minneapolis Park Update: all staff and merit increase Commissioner Brad Bourn from 0-3% to be decided by and Superintendent Jayne ED. Recommend increase Miller – Jayne is our new contribution to health care Committee Spotlight superintendent. Th e park board premium by $30 a month. Th ere by Aryca Myers gets money from LGA and the are budget line items for all city and there are a lot of short the diff erent programs instead Th is month we take a falls. Th ey were able to pull of just doing a block group look at LNA’s Volunteer out $3 million over the past of “programs.” And hope to Committee. few years from management increase Lyndale Neighborhood and put it back into ground Nathan Blumenshine News from 11 to 12 issues, Focus: level issues and direct service. adding a December issue. Combined what were basically recently. Th is is for facility and Implementing LNA’s Volunteer Plan, designed around the three Rs of volunteering: three park systems. Th is has playground improvements. Discussion: no questions. recruitment, retention, and recognition. changed who the people on the Motion to approve the budget. ground were and the middle Open for questions and Seconded. Approved. management. Th ey have been answers: Talked about making What they do: LNA’s Volunteer Committee will work together to recruit, able to keep service levels even, sure Minneapolis kids get to use Discussion of City’s 2012 retain, and recognize our volunteers through a program but there will be more shortfalls the classes/activities. Talked budget and its impact on that will work to increase our pool of volunteers, provide in the coming years. about how Minneapolis parks Lyndale: Th ere is a letter skills development and networking opportunities, and let should be for Minneapolis drafted that includes not our volunteers know in meaningful ways how very grateful Brad has been working on residents. And talked about how cutting our CPS and not we are for their support. Committee members assist in the some recreation items. He has we should make partnership reducing investment in citizen development of volunteer events and the organization of been working on meaningful easier with the community and participation in the city and volunteer roles during LNA events. Meetings are scheduled ways for people to engage as that the center staff knows continued lack of support in quarterly, but will be fl exible enough to respond to what is volunteers and they are working their neighborhoods. And how neighborhoods. We will email happening in the neighborhood. to create a youth conservation resources aren’t there any more out a fi nalized letter soon. We corps here in Minneapolis. and we need to pool resources. want everyone to contact the Some topics of information: Th ey want a way for youth to city council and mayor about • Workshops and trainings fi nd meaningful work in the Th e superintendent actually this. parks and learn skills. Th is is lives in the old Wirth house in • Event management • Volunteer appreciation also important due to the aging the Lyndale Farmstead Park on La Posada: December 10th. Th e • Having fun together! workforce and needing to fi nd Bryant. Why can’t community traditional Mexican celebration. replacements. Worked very gardens be in parks? Th ere was Th ere will be food, santa, kids What they are best known for: hard on swimming recreation a resolution passed some time activities, music, and fun for Th anking volunteers in diff erent and creative ways. opportunities. Th ey put swim ago saying they can’t be there. everyone. 4-7:30 at the Lyndale docks back on Harriet and Th ey are available by email if School. Calhoun. Working on easing there are more questions How to get involved: Attend any of LNA’s functions/events/meetings and sign up! swimming regulations. Until Volunteer Opportunities: Otherwise give Aryca Myers a call at (612) 824-9402, ext. 26 recently it was very diffi cult 2012 LNA Budget Draft: Aryca concentrates on La or via email at [email protected]. to swim outside of designated Th ere is a handout. Posada and the volunteer swimming areas. Th ey are Highlights: LNA received committee. Th ere is a sign up revamping things, putting an exemption that will save sheet for La Posada and the distance swim lanes on Calhoun $14,000 a year for next three volunteer committee fi rst and getting more people in the years minimum. We have 26 meeting is tomorrow at 5:30 water for recreational uses. sustaining donors now. We and they are only quarterly Th ey are investing money into recommend we continue to meetings. a dog park in Southwest. Th e spend NRP funds at the same fi rst location will be in the rate. We want to continue No meet with Meg meeting and Operation Facility Lot in the to keep raising money. We no general membership meeting Lyndale Farmstead Park, near recommend keeping funding in December. the big cemetery. of Youth Farm as is. Zion Community Dinner for a lower Moved, seconded and approved Th e superintendent has been amount of $6,000 and $1,000 if adjournment.

January 2012 www.lyndale.org Page 13 Las Noticias del Vecindario Lyndale Celebración de La Posada en la Comunidad Lyndale escrito por Sarah Scott celebración anual de Lyndale, YMCA Blaisdell, consiguiendo por su turno hasta que fue fotografo: Daniel Patrick era compartir la tradición su cara pintada o crear cosas trasladado a la cabeza de otro Murphy (DPM-Photography. mexicana (y otros países de interesantes con Steve Lick. y así sucesivamente. Al final blogspot.com) América Latina ) para que los se “tiró” los dulces de las miembros de la comunidad no Santa Claus fue la aceptación piñatas, aunque algunos arrojó Gracias a todos ustedes se olvide de la tradición, para de las cartas de este año y que más dulces alrededor. Fue un que vinieron a celebrar La la comunidad latina a estar compartió conmigo algunos espectáculo digno de ver. Posada con nosotros el 10 presentes, para que la gente de los deseos de los niños de Los ganadores de la rifa se fue de diciembre en la Escuela de diferentes orígenes esten una bicicleta, una muñeca, oro a casa con hermosas canastas Lyndale. La celebración juntos para aprender de uno al puro, y un tiburón. Nos ofrece llenas de ventajas que incluyen navideña fue un gran éxito, otro, conocer a otras personas imágenes con Santa este año, un trineo, un montón de sobre todo porque de todo el y porque es simplemente la y muchas familias se vieron alimentos y artículos de baño, trabajo duro de la organización epoca favorita de mucha gente. sonreír a su alrededor. Santa entradas a museos, CD y un que la precedió. Nuestro estaba sentada enfrente de una sombrero de animales, mantas, grupo: Las Latinas de Lyndale Creo que hemos logrado escena hermosa chimenea de películas y mucho más. Tres en Liderazgo con el apoyo en la consecución de estos Navidad, que junto con los horas más después de que de Lyndale Neighborhood objetivos para el barrio, todo cientos de metros de banderas comenzara el evento, Santa Association comenzó a el mundo merecidamente se de papel cortado a mano, repartió bolsitas regalo para organizar el evento a finales sentía orgulloso de trabajo y otros carteles de Navidad todos los niños y niñas. Como de octubre y pasó horas en que hicimos cuando todos se fueron todos creados por el la gente abrigada para regresar Mexico Lindo. la logística de coordinación, reunieron. equipo de diseño de La Posada por lo que las decoraciones, en sus hogares. el debate y la planificación del Hubo algunos cambios en el menú, colaborando con otros programa de este año. Youth Después de que cantó la en actividades para niños, por Farm ha colaborado con canción Posada, que fue lo que Asegúrese de Santa nosotros en la preparación alrededor de 400 platos Dan estaba disponible y los de la comida la noche del de la deliciosa comida que bailadores de Mexico Lindo viernes, y que alberga algunas incluyó Tostadas de Tinga estaban disponibles, para pedir actividades para niños y el (tiras de pollo marinadas), donaciones de alimentos / rifa voluntariado en diferentes arroz, frijoles, papas fritas, y mucho más. lugares. Mientras que algunos salsa, y pastelitos. El Ponche, estaban creando flores de o bebida caliente de frutas con Nuestros principales objetivos papel, otros tirando bolsas especias, era tan popular que de La Posada, nuestra de frijol con la gente de la dos refrigeradores llena todo se acabó pronto.

México Lindo bailefolklorico La fila por la comida. eran una delicia de nuevo este año. Como se escuchó esto posible, a nuestros en la audiencia, la gente a casa, estaba claro que la colaboradores en la Youth se deleitaba en las danzas alegría era tenido por todos. Farm que ayudaron en las tradicionales de sus distintas actividades y el transporte de regiones de México. Hemos Gracias a las siguientes los alimentos, a la tripulación traído de vuelta las piñatas, empresas locales por sus de Teen Challenge invaluable, pero esta vez las mujeres se donaciones: Taqueria a la incansable labor y el organizan de manera diferente. La Hacienda, El Paraíso, liderazgo del grupo de Hemos escuchado a la música Carniceria Valeries, Regla de Las Latinas de Lyndale en tradicional, mientras que tres Oro, Cinco de Mayo, Finer Liderazgo y para todos esas piñatas fueron trasladadas a Meats, B-Squad Vintage. horas extras que la gente diferentes cabezas de la gente dedicada a este evento durante que luego procedieron a Me gustaría agradecer a todos este tiempo muy ocupado del Mexico Lindo. bailar alrededor de un círculo los voluntarios que hicieron año: ¡Gracias! Latinas de Lyndale ¡La Conexión de las Américas en Liderazgo propone que se involucra más escrito por Taylor Shevey Con el triunfo de La Posada, el grupo cumple con parte del En la última reunión del año aprendizaje de la organización en su comunidad para 2012! 2011, las Latinas de Lyndale comunitaria por un evento. La Conexión de las Américas y América Latina.S ervicios basado en un tema elegido en Liderazgo aplaudieron su Ahora llega la hora que vamos (LCA), a minutos del barrio proveídos por LCA incluyen por los participantes, y Voces éxito en la organización de a pasar al próximo paso de Lyndale en el sur de clases de español dados Latinas, un programa que La Posada. Enfatizando su del programa. Empezamos Minneapolis, les invita recibir por hablantes nativos de cuestiona la representación pasión para la convivencia, el a pensar en las áreas para servicios comunitarios gratis, español, servicios gratis de negativa de la comunidad latina grupo celebró sus esfuerzos enfocarnos, en las vidas propias conocer a sus vecinos, y impuestos y ITIN, clases en los medios de comunicación con comida y una ceremonia y el vecindario. Surgieron involucrarse en las varias de finanzas y negocios para que reta a individuos crear de agradecimiento. Cada una muchas ideas y nos parece que actividades divertidas y hispanohablantes, un centro de relaciones que transcienden recibió reconocimiento de su el proyecto final va a ser uno multiculturales que proveen. recursos y ayuda con búsqueda culturas y nacionalidades. participación y contribuciones informativo y bien ejecutado. LCA es una organización de empleo. También ofrecemos horas de y después, como equipo, Este grupo se da cuenta que local, sin fines de lucro con café y películas que comparten reflexionó en el proceso de son parte del proceso de la misión de crear justicia Programas comunitarios información sobre eventos planear un evento comunitario generar cambios y cuando social y económica a través incluyen: La Conexión en la actuales afectando nuestra así. Evaluaron los diferentes comienzan las juntas del 2012, de capacitar y apoyar la Cocina, una clase semanal comunidad local y global aspectos de su trabajo. nos adelantamos todavía en el comunidad latina, desarrollar de cocina Latinoamericana ¡Visita nuestro sitio de web, camino de liderazgo. entendimiento mutuo entre y programa de intercambio www.americas.org o llámanos residentes establecidos e de cultura y idioma, Círculos al (612) 276-0788 para mas inmigrantes latinos, y educar Comunitarios, un programa de información sobre nuestros sobre política en los EEUU liderazgo latino de seis meses servicios, programas y eventos! Programas en Español en el Instituto

de Arte de Minneapolis La admision al museo y el estacionamiento son siempre gratis.

* Una Prueba de Asia: Domingo, Enero 8, 1:00 pm.

* El Arte desde 1950: Domingo, Febrero 12, 1:00 pm.

Para obtener información general acerca del museo, visítenos en www.artsmia.org/visit o llame al (612) 870-3000. Para recibir información acerca de programas y actividades en Español por correo electrónico, por favor mande un mensaje a [email protected] con su nombre y dirección de correo electrónico.

Page 14 www.lyndale.org Lyndale Neighborhood News Community Events Blaisdell YMCA Youth Programs ¡Fútbol en el ������������������������ ����������������������������� ����������������������������� ���������������������������� �������������������������� ����������������������������� ����������������������������� ����������������������������� YMCA Blaisdell! ��������������������������������� ����������������������������� ������������������������������� El programa de Jóvenes YMCA Blaisdell Deportes le ����������������������������� ����������������������������� ���������������������������������� da a su hijo la oportunidad de desarrollar habilidades �������������������������������� ���������������������������� �������������������������������� fundamentales, la práctica de trabajo en equipo y espíritu �������������������������� �������������������������� ������������������������������ deportivo, se garantiza el mismo tiempo a jugar y divertirse ������������������������������� �������������������������������� ����������������������������� en un ambiente de baja competencia. Blaisdell YMCA ��������������������������������� ���������������������������������� ������������������������������ Youth Sports es un programa progresivo para jóvenes de ���������������������������� ��������������������������������� ������������������������������ 4-7, con múltiples niveles de juego y deportivas. ������������������������������ ����������������������������� ���������������� ������������������������������ ��������������� Inscripciones se toman en la mesa de Blaisdell YMCA ���������������������������� ��������������������������� Servicios para Miembros �������������������������������� ����������������������� ������������������������������� ������������������������������� ��������������������������� ����������� Fecha Límite de Inscripción: 16 de enero de 2012 ���������������������������������� ��������������������������� ��������������������������������� ����������������������������� ����������������������������� Cuándo: Sábado, 21 de enero - March 10th (4-7 años) ������������������������������ ��������������������������� ����������������������������� ������������������������������� ����������������������������� Costo: Miembros: $ 50 No Socios: $65 ��������������������������������� ���������������������������� �������������������������� Cuota de inscripción de $15 se aplica ����� ������������������������� �������������������������������� ������������������������������� ���������� Fechas y Horarios: fútbol De las edades 4 y 5 - Sábado 9 ��������������������� ��������������������������� am., fútbol de Las edades de 6 y 7 - Sábado 10 am. ������������������������������ �������������������������� ������������������������������ ����������������������������� ������������������������������ ����������������������������� Preguntas: Por favor, póngase en contacto con Rehti ���������������������������� ������������������������������ ���������������������������������� Mekha, (612) 821.2962 / rehti.mekha@ymcatwincities. ��������������������������� ���������������������������� ��������� org. ������������������������������ ��������������������������� ������������������������������ ����������������������������� �������������������������������� �������������������������������� ������������������� ��������������������������� ������������������������������ ������������������������ Certificado del ���������������������������� ��������������������������� ����������������� ���������������������� ������������������������� ��������������������������� alquiler pagado ����������������������������� ���� ������������������������ ���������������������������������� Inquilinos su propietario está obligado a dar a cada ������������������������������ �������������������� arrendatario un derecho completado CRP (Certificado del alquiler pagado) no más tarde del 31 de enero de 2012. Los inquilinos tendrán la CRP para solicitar un reembolso basado en los impuestos de propiedad pagados en su lugar principal de residencia en Minnesota, y sus ingresos. Usted debe presentar el Formulario M1PR e incluyen todos los de LEAPing in Leap Year! la CRP- para determinar la cantidad de su reembolso. Si tiene Rum, rum...I murmur! preguntas llame al 651-296-3781. Join the Lyndale Event and Activity Planners in our first event of the year; a happy hour at Lyndale’s newest hot spot Pat’s Tap. El 2011 los requisitos de elegibilidad para los inquilinos para calificar para un reembolso: February 10th at 5:00 pm 1. Usted fue un residente todo el año o parte del año en Minnesota. Come early, stay late, challenge someone to a Skee-Ball game, whatever happens it’s sure to be a good time. For more information, contact Aryca at [email protected] or 2. Si no reclamado como dependiente en 2011 de otra (612) 824-9402, ext. 26 persona declaración federal de impuesto sobre la renta.

3. Su ingreso familiar total es inferior a $ 54.620. (Si usted está casado y vive con los ingresos se incluyen si una sola vez sus ingresos,.. No incluyen los ingresos de cualquier otra persona que viva con usted para llegar a su ingreso total del hogar de una resta se permite si usted tiene dependientes o si o su cónyuge tiene 65 años o mayores o discapacitados). Art In Bloom Tour Saturday, April 28th • (time TBA) Lyndale Classifieds Fresh flowers and world class art, what a beautiful combination. A docent will lead the tour and give insights into your favorite art inspired flower arrangement. Come early and ADVERTISE HERE—FREE! FAMILY PORTRAITS enjoy a coffee at the café. Lyndale Classifi eds are Individuals and Groups available to neighborhood Kids Sports and Teams So mark it down in your calendar, upload it to google, type it into your iPad; do whatever residents, businesses and Bring your pets • Any location you need to do to make sure you join fellow Lyndalians for a social gathering that organizations. Studio Portraits in LynLake promises to delight, intrigue, and amuse! Family picnics & reunions For Rent, For Sale, Wanted, Call John (612) 870-9209, Lost and Found, Special [email protected]. Events, etc. Non-residents pay $.40/word. Call (612) THE LAUNDRY BASKET ❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈ 824-9402, ext. 16 or email EXPRESS news@lyndale,org to place “Your affordable laundry an ad. Free ads run for delivery service.” Flat rate four months or must be fees! Open 7 days a week! Lyndale Neighbors List resubmitted. (612) 354-6514 Do you like talking about what’s going on in the INJURED? HAVE LEARN TO DANCE! QUESTIONS FOR AN Argentine Tango drop-in neighborhood? If so sign up for the Lyndale Neighbors ATTORNEY? Call your classes every Tuesday and Discussion List. This is LNA’s list for community neighborhood injury attorney Saturday, at 3142 1st Ave Erik Willer – (612) 749-0908 S. Fun, relaxed, no partner members to post their own info and discuss what’s or [email protected]. needed. Come join our fun happening in the neighborhood. To sign up go to www. community! More information MICHATSU at www.mndance.com or call lyndale.org and click on the Lyndale Discussion list Asian form of bodywork, (612) 822-8436. under the Get Connected section. balancing mind & body. 1 hour, $60. For appointment call (612) 374-0931 ❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈

January 2012 www.lyndale.org Page 15 COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Lunch with 8 9 10 Meg Tuthill 11 Lyndale 12 13 14 12:00-1:00 pm ESL Classes Latinas de Lyndale World Music Series: Community Meal 5:30-7:30 pm @ Zion Church LNA @ the 5th Precinct 6 pm 5:00-8:30 pm James Allen, (3101 Nicollet Ave.) Board Meeting Zion Lutheran Church Youth & Parks @ Painter Park Brazilian Music 6:30-8:30 pm ESL Classes Committee (34th & Lyndale) Hosmer Library, 2 pm 5:30-7:30 pm @ Zion Church @ LNA Office Meeting (3537 Nicollet Ave.) Crime & Drug Meeting 6:00 pm 6:30-8:00 pm @ Painter Park @ LNA Office JANUARY (3537 Nicollet Ave.) (34th St. & Lyndale)

15 16 17 18 Lyndale 19 20 21 Nicollet Avenue Community Meal LNBA Meeting World Music Series: Mary DuShane & Public Hearing 6 pm 9:00-10:00 am Zion Lutheran Church Nick Jordan 9:30 am, City Hall @ 5th Precinct Southern American 350 S 5th Street Free Legal Clinic (3101 Nicollet Ave.) Music 3:30-5:30 pm Hosmer Library, 2 pm ESL Classes @ LNA Office ESL Classes 5:30-7:30 pm (3537 Nicollet Ave.) 5:30-7:30 pm @ Zion Church @ Zion Church

22 23 LNA General 24 25 26 27 28 Membership Lyndale Meeting Community Meal Latinas de Lyndale World Music Series: 6:30-8:00 pm 6 pm @ Zion Church 5:00-8:30 pm New Pearl Button @ Painter Park @ Painter Park Civil War Songs (34th and Lyndale) (34th & Lyndale) Hosmer Library, 2 pm Children’s Art Class ESL Classes ESL Classes 6:30-8:00 pm @ 5:30-7:30 pm 5:30-7:30 pm Painter Park @ Zion Church @ Zion Church

29 30 31 1 Lyndale 2 3 4 Community Meal World Music 6 pm Series: Zion Lutheran Church TBA Hosmer Library, 2 pm Housing, Planning & FEBRUARY Development 6:30-8 pm @ LNA Office ESL Classes ESL Classes 5:30-7:30 pm (3537 Nicollet Ave.) 5:30-7:30 pm @ Zion Church @ Zion Church

Latinas de Lyndale ESL Classes 5 6 7 8 9 10 5:00-8:30 pm 11 5:30-7:30 pm Lyndale Community Meal @ Painter Park World Music @ Zion Church (34th & Lyndale) 6 pm Series: Environment Zion Lutheran Church LEAP Happy Hour Starnge Friends 5:00 pm Hosmer Library, 2 pm Committee @ Pat’s Tap Meeting (3510 Nicollet Ave.) 6:00-8:00 pm ESL Classes @ LNA Office 5:30-7:30 pm February 29th: Lyndale Volunteer (3537 Nicollet Ave.) @ Zion Church Appreciation Event

Evening Neighborhood Homework Help The following is a chart of homework help programs available in Lyndale, and contact info for each program.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Zion Church 128 W. 33rd Street x x 5:00 -6:00 x x 612-824-1017 All Grades [email protected] Painter Park 620 34th St. W 4:00 – 5:30 4:00 – 5:30 4:00 – 5:30 4:00 – 5:30 x 612-370-4911 Grades: K - 12 Grades: K - 12 Grades: K - 12 Grades: K - 12 [email protected] Starts January 9 Hosmer Library 347 E. 36th St. x 3:30 – 7:30 3:30 – 6:00 3:30 – 7:30 x 612-543-6900 Grades: K - 12 Grades: K - 12 Grades: K - 12 Break: Dec. 15 – Jan. 9 Catalyst Math Tutors Hosmer Library x 6:00 – 8:00 x 6:00 – 8:00 x 347 E. 36th St. Grades: K - Adult Grades: K - Adult 612-543-6900 Blaisdell YMCA PHD Program 3335 Blaisdell Ave. S 3:00 – 6:00 612-821-2962 Mon./Wed./Fri. [email protected] Grades: K -5 Call 612-821-2962 for information

Save Thursday, March 22nd for this year’s Lyndale Open House!

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