[Lyndale_e-news] Lyndale E-News for May 16, 2007

Wed May 16 13:19:59 CDT 2007

Lyndale E-News for May 16, 2007

The Lyndale E-News provides information on community events, neighborhood
meetings, and important news for the Lyndale Neighborhood.  More information
on the Lyndale Neighborhood can be found at www.lyndale.org
<http://www.lyndale.org/>  
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In this Issue:
1.	Healthy Family Community Art Project and Field Day
2.	Summer Sampler and Music in the Park
3.	LEAP Happy Hour for May
4.	Lyndale General Membership Meeting for May at Champions
5.	Hennepin Lake Liquors 25th Annual Community Wine Tasting Benefit
Tickets on Sale Now 
6.	Design-A-Sign Neighborhood Contest
7.	Minneapolis Comprehensive Plan Meetings
8.	Public Information Meeting on I-35W/Hwy 62
9.	5th Precinct Open House
10.	Help us Out, Things for the Neighborhood
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Healthy Family Community Art Project and Field Day 
Saturday, May 19th
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Zion Lutheran Church 128 W 33rd Street

Paint a square for a community quilt, play games, eat delicious snacks and
find out about the Lyndale Youth and Family Group! Contact Rina for more
info: 612.872.4226 ext 122 or rina at youthfarm.net

Summer Sampler and Music in the Park
Tuesday, May 22nd 
6:00 to 8:30 pm
Painter Park
Corner of 34th and Garfield 

Enjoy Live Music by the Legends of Jazz (provided by Hosmer Library). This
is also your chance to register your children for summer programming in the
neighborhood. This event is rain or shine. For more information contact
Marie <mailto:Marie at lyndale.org>  at 612.824.9402 ext 12 

LEAP Happy Hour for May
El Paraiso
3501 Nicollet Avenue
Thursday, May 22nd
6:00 to 8:30 pm

The Lyndale Event and Activity Planners are holding their May Neighborhood
Happy Hour at El Paraiso on Thursday, May 24.  Come join us on the deck for
a relaxing evening.  All residents are welcome.  RSVP’s aren’t required but
are helpful for figuring out how much space to reserve.  RSVP to Mark at
mark at lyndale.org or 612.824.9402 ext 16.

Lyndale General Membership Meeting 
The May General Membership Meeting has been moved to Tuesday, May 29th
(because of Memorial Day). It will be held in Champion's Banquet Room. The
meeting will feature Inspector Kris Arneson who is the precinct commander
for the 5th Precinct as our guest speaker. 

Tuesday, May 29th 
7-9pm @ Champion's Bar and Grill 
(105 W. Lake Street) 
Questions call Mark <mailto:mark at lyndale.org>  at 612.824.9402 ext 16

Hennepin Lake Liquors 25th Annual Community Wine Tasting Benefit
Wednesday, June 13th
Campiello
1320 West Lake Street
6 to 9 pm

Tickets for the neigborhood wine tasting are on sale now at the LNA Office.
Tickets to this great event are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.  The
event features over 400 varieties of wine and raises money for the Lyndale,
ECCO, LHENA, CARAG, East Isles, KIAA, CIDNA, LHRI, and Whittier
neighborhoods.  Lyndale receives 100 percent of the tickets we sell as a
neighborhood and 0 percent of the tickets sold elsewhere, so buy your
tickets from us.  

To purchase tickets stop by the office at 3537 Nicollet Avenue or contact
Mark at 612.824.9402 ext 16 or at mark at lyndale.org.  This event is sponsored
by Hennepin Lake Liquors & Campiello.

Design-A-Sign Neighborhood Contest
Want to see your Art Work all across Lyndale.  The environment committee is
hosting a Design-A-Sign contest to advertise recycling days.  Each sign
should incorporate the slogan “Lyndale Recycles” into the design.  Each sign
will have a topper indicating which day recycling occurs for each block.

·	Electronic submissions are preferred, but paper are also acceptable
	1	Signs must be able to be printed using a four colors process
	2	Include your name, phone, and email address
	3	Entries must be received at the LNA office by June 30th.t
	4	The winner will be announced at the July General Membership
Meeting
·	1st place receives $50 and a package of Lyndale Merchandise
			1	2nd and 3rd place will receive a package of
Lyndale Merchandise

Questions and submissions should be directed to Mark Hinds at 612.824.9402
ext 16 or mark at lyndale.org.

Minneapolis Comprehensive Plan Survey and Meeting
The City of Minneapolis is inviting residents to take an on-line survey that
covers three broad policy areas: sustainability, heritage preservation, and
urban design. Find the survey at www.minneapolisplan.info. The survey will
be on-line through mid-June. This is a great opportunity to share thoughts
and ideas about what Minneapolis should look like in 2030.

The City of Minneapolis has begun the process of updating its Comprehensive
Plan. Join City leaders at a Community Forum to learn about the process and
to discuss three themes that will shape the Minneapolis of the future:
sustainability, heritage preservation and urban design. 

-  Thursday, May 17, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Capri Theater, 2210 Oliver Ave. North
(at Broadway)

The City of Minneapolis is updating The Minneapolis Plan for Sustainable
Growth, its
long-term vision for the growth and physical development of the city. The
plan
addresses housing, jobs, transportation, parks and open spaces, and water
resource
management; the updated plan will also include a future land-use map.

For more information about the Comprehensive Plan and update process visit:
http://www.minneapolisplan.info. You can also call (612) 673-2098 or email
comments and questions to update at minneapolisplan.info

Public Information Meeting on I35W/Hwy 62 Construction
Richfield Lutheran Church
8 West 60th Street
Thursday, May 24
4:30 to 8:00 pm

This is a public information meeting to update people on the Crosstown
construction.  Their will be three formal presentations scheduled for 5 pm,
6 pm, and 7 pm.  All presentations are the same.  This meeting will provide
residents and business owners an opportunity to ask questions about the
project.

5th Precinct Open House
Come join Officers and staff at the annual 5th Precinct open house in honor
of Law Enforcement Officers Memorial week.

Where: 5th Precinct, 3101 Nicollet Ave South
When: Thursday May 17th   5 pm to 7pm

There will be several specialty units to view while enjoying a beverage and
hotdogs!

Help us Out, Things for the Neighborhood
We’re looking for some donations for the Neighborhood Organization.  What
we’re looking for this month is:

Bookshelves:  We’re looking for two to three nice bookshelves for the
neighborhood office.  If you have some and are interested in donating them
to the office call Norma at 612.824.9402 ext 15 or email norma at lyndale.org.

About the Lyndale E-News
The Lyndale Neighborhood Association maintains the Lyndale E-News as a
service for Lyndale residents.  This is an announce only email list.  The
Lyndale E-News is published several times a month.  To submit an item for an
upcoming issue of the Lyndale E-News email Mark Hinds at mark at lyndale.org or
call 612.824.9402 ext 16.  

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Mark Hinds
Executive Director
Lyndale Neighborhood Association
3537 Nicollet Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612.824.9402 ext 16
mark at lyndale.org
www.lyndale.org

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