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Sat Apr 5 16:40:46 CDT 2008

Meet at the Lyndale Neighborhood Office
3537 Nicollet Avenue

Come help clean up the Neighborhood.  On Saturday, April 26th the =
Environment Committee will be hosting the annual spring Litter Outa =
Lyndale.  This year we=E2=80=99re having prizes for most bags picked up =
and strangest piece of garbage.

We=E2=80=99re also going to have a pot luck barbeque at the office, so =
come help clean up the neighborhood and then hang out with the =
environment committee.

As always, we=E2=80=99ll have bags and gloves from the City.  So if you =
know you=E2=80=99re coming let Mark know so we can plan ahead.  If you =
don=E2=80=99t know until that day, show up and pick up your route =
anyways.
Mark can be reached at 612.824.9402 ext 16 or mark at lyndale.org. =20

Dia del Ni=C3=B1o / Children=E2=80=99s Day
Friday, April 25
4:00 to 6:30 pm
Painter Park (34th and Lyndale Ave.)

*	There will be food and snacks
*	Fun games and prizes for children
*	Magic, balloon animals
*	A Raffle =E2=80=93 your family could win tickets to a Minnesota Twins =
Game!

This is a free community event.=09

We gather to celebrate and to honor the children in our lives.  If you =
have talents you=E2=80=99d like to share for Dia del Ni=C3=B1o (e.g. =
magic, music, balloon animals, or face painting), if you are interested =
in helping with this event for the community, or if you have questions =
call Sarah Scott at 612.824.9402 ext. 12 or sarah at lyndale.org=20

Annual Walk-A-Thon Kick-Off Party
Lyndale Crime and Drug Committee=E2=80=99s Annual Walk-A-Thon=20
April 27th through May 3rd

Sunday, April 27
3200 Pleasant Avenue South
At the Montrose House
Walk at 2:00 pm
BBQ and Potluck at 4:00 pm

The Kick-Off will be a Pot Luck Dinner, so bring something to share, =
bring a friend, re-new old friendships and make new ones. =20

You will also have a chance to sign up for some walks.  For more =
information call Mike or Shirley at 612.8722.2372 or email =
ramrose at bitstream.net

Lyndale Neighborhood in the Mpls/St. Paul Home Tour
Saturday, April 26th and Sunday, April 27th=20

Three Lyndale homes will be featured on this years Minneapolis/St. Paul =
Home Tour. The homes of  Trish Lundberg and Shannon O'Halloran at 3223 =
Blaisdell Ave. S., Holly  Reckel at 3523 Garfield Ave, and Bryce and =
Kelly Pier at 3224 Harriet  Ave will be welcoming as many as 1,000 =
visitors over the weekend. The  Tour's goal is to showcase urban homes =
and neighborhoods and is free to  the public.=20

The homes on the tour are staffed by volunteers who help  people =
register at the door, direct guests around the home, and answer  =
questions about the home and neighborhood. The homeowners are still in  =
need of several volunteers to help staff their homes. Shifts recommended =
by the Tour are 9:30 -  1:30 and 1 - 5 on Saturday and 12:30 - 5 on =
Sunday but shorter shifts can be scheduled as well. If you are =
interested in volunteering, contact Bryce Pier at btpier at menolly.net.

Walldogs Mural Preview Party
Saturday, May 3rd
7 to 11 pm

At the home of Mark Hinds and Lisl Fuhrken
3616 Blaisdell Avenue, Mpls, MN 55409

This party will be your first chance to check out the designs for the =
Walldogs meet this July.  At the party, you will be able to see where =
the murals are going, what they will look like, and hear about the =
artists leading each project.  We will also have all of the information =
you=E2=80=99ll need to register to paint and volunteer for the meet this =
summer.

Mural Preview Party Co-Hosts
Linda Alton * Council Member Scott Benson * Carole Bersin * David Brauer =
* Ray Caron * Jenny Breen * Mike Davey * Shannon Guernsey * Trish =
Lundberg & Shannon O=E2=80=99Halloran *  Randy Ferguson * Council Member =
Elizabeth Glidden * David & Noelle Gray  * Karen Heegard * Steve Jevning =
*  Jennifer Koehler * Sarah Linnes-Robinson *  Jean Massey * Julia =
Modest * Michael Nelson * Tracy Nielsen * Tammy Ortegon *  Tom & Andrea =
Parent * Sandy Parnell * Tricia Silpala *  Holly Reckel * Melanie Ueland

Suggest Donation: $100, $50, $25 or whatever you can =E2=80=93 You can =
also donate online to the Walldogs at www.walldogs.lyndale.org.

Why you should come: We will be providing beer, wine, and light food.  =
And if that isn=E2=80=99t enough, it will be a really great time with a =
lot of fun and interesting people!

Walldogs on Nicollet is a joint project of the Lyndale and Kingfield =
Neighborhood associations that will involve local and national artists  =
and volunteers coming together to paint six to ten murals along Nicollet =
Avenue from Lake Street to 46th Street from July 24th through July 27th, =
2008.

To find out more about the Walldogs on Nicollet, including painter and =
volunteer registration information, check out our website at =
www.walldogs.lyndale.org.  You can also contact Mark Hinds at =
mark at lyndale.org or 612.824.9402 x16.

Summer Sampler 2008 is just around the corner!  Mark your calendars!

Wednesday, May 14th
6:00-8:30 pm
Painter Park
Lyndale Ave. and 34th St.

Summer Sampler is a resource fair for youth and families in the Lyndale =
Neighborhood.  Come and discover what programs are available for your =
kids this summer!  We are excited to welcome a free concert by =
Al=E2=80=99s Rockabilly quartet, which is comprised of members of the =
local band the Vibro Champs!  We=E2=80=99ll have the Moon Walk from the =
YMCA, and fun activities provided by Leonardo=E2=80=99s basement, Chicas =
in the Mix, Youth farm and Market Project and many more.   For more =
information, or to help spread the word, please contact Sarah Scott at =
612-824-9402 ext. 12, or sarah at lyndale.org.

Fischer Grocery Mural Commemorative T-Shirts On Sale NOW!
Each T-shirt shows the Fischer Grocery Mural in living color as it =
looked before the unfortunate series of fires took the Fischer Grocery =
building on February 20th.  The T-shirts depict the finished mural in =
full color over a field of deep orange.

Each T-Shirt is $15 and comes in men=E2=80=99s and women=E2=80=99s cuts. =
 All sizes are available.

T-shirts may be purchased by stopping by the LNA office located at 3537 =
Nicollet Avenue.  For more information call Mark at 612.824.9402 ext 16 =
or mark at lyndale.org.

Checks and Cash accepted.

April General Membership Meeting
Monday, April 28th
6:30 to 8:00 pm =E2=80=93 Note the new start time
Painter Park

At the April General Membership Meeting we will be hearing about Youth =
Farm=E2=80=99s new CSA program and gathering input on LNA=E2=80=99s new =
strategic plan.  Please come and give us your ideas for where the =
neighborhood should be going.

We will also be taking action on:
- The 2008 LNA Bike Cops Program

Questions on General Membership Meetings call Mark at 612.824.9402 ext =
16 or mark at lyndale.org

Also, don=E2=80=99t forget about Leonardo=E2=80=99s at Lyndale, =
LNA=E2=80=99s new program that provides a class from Leonardo=E2=80=99s =
Basement for kids 4 to 12 during the General Membership Meetings in the =
Arts and Crafts room at the Park so whole families can participate in =
their community.

South Mpls YMCAs GoFish Cocktail Party & Benefit Auction
On Saturday, April 26, the South Minneapolis YMCAs will hold the 2nd =
Annual GoFish Cocktail Party and Benefit Auction at Stella=E2=80=99s =
Fish Caf=C3=A9 in Uptown. The event runs from 6:00-8:30pm and benefits =
the YMCA=E2=80=99s 2008 Y Partners Campaign, which raises money to help =
families utilize the YMCA for membership and programs. Details:

When: Saturday, April 26th, 6-8:30pm
Where: Stella=E2=80=99s Fish Caf=C3=A9 (1400 W. Lake St.)
What: Silent Auction and Cocktail Party. Includes two complimentary =
beverages and hors d=E2=80=99oeuvres
Cost: $20 in advance ($25 at the door) - $10 tax deductible
Contact: 612-821-2950 or gofish at ymcampls.org

Youth Farm Summer Job Opportunities
*	Summer Garden and Focus Group Leaders: facilitate youth to manage an =
urban garden in the mornings, lead a themed activity in the afternoons. =
Work with 10-15 youth ages 9-13 and two awesome youth staff. 25 hrs/wk =
$10/hr, T/W/F 8am-4pm. Themes include: murals, biking, step dance, =
leadership.=20
*	Summer Cook: Make 3 lunches a week for 60+ people, teach kids to cook =
and to have safe kitchen skills, work with fresh, healthy ingredients. =
18hrs/wk, $11/hr. T/W/F 8am-2pm
*	Farm Apprentice: An educational opportunity, manage three urban =
farms=E2=80=93 water and daily upkeep. 10 hrs/wk, small stipend. Learn =
about farming!=20
*	=EF=80=A0Food Runner: Order, separate and deliver food for lunches to =
all three neighborhoods focusing on local and organic foods.  15hrs/wk, =
$12/hr.

Qualifications are specific to position. All include:
*Youth Work Experience   * Energetic and Outgoing   * Creative Energy   =
*Punctual and Organized   =20

Time commitments vary, they all occur between the months of May-August

People of color are encouraged to apply.
Applications due March 21, 2008
Resumes encouraged=20

Please email or send your application or resume, and cover letter to:
Youth Farm and Market Project, 128 West 33rd Street, Suite 2, Mpls, MN. =
55408.    Email: zoe at youthfarm.net=20

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. =20

Subscription Information
To subscribe or unsubscribe to the Lyndale E-News follow this link =
http://mail.menolly.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/lyndale_e-news =
<http://mail.menolly.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/lyndale_e-news%20> =
and enter your information in the appropriate fields. =20

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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Check out the Walldogs on Nicollet
Mural Preview Party <http://www.walldogs.lyndale.org/>  on Saturday, May =
3rd at www.walldogs.lyndale.org

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FACE=3D"Arial">Lyndale E-News for April 17, 2008</FONT></B></U></P>

<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">The Lyndale E-News =
provides information on community events, neighborhood meetings, and =
important news for the Lyndale Neighborhood.&nbsp; More information on =
the Lyndale Neighborhood can be found at </FONT><A =
HREF=3D"http://www.lyndale.org/"><U><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Arial">www.lyndale.org</FONT></U></A><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" =
SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial"> </FONT></P>

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<BR><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">In this =
Issue</FONT></B><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">:</FONT>
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<OL TYPE=3D1>
<LI><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">NRP Funding Contact =
your Legislators</FONT></LI>

<LI><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Spring Litter Outa =
Lyndale</FONT></LI>

<LI><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Dia Del Nino / =
Children=E2=80=99s Day</FONT></LI>

<LI><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Annual =
Walk-A-Thon</FONT></LI>

<LI>Lyndale Neighborhood =
in the Mpls/St. Paul Home Tour</LI>

<LI><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Walldogs Mural =
Preview Party</FONT></LI>

<LI><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Summer =
Sampler</FONT></LI>

<LI><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Fischer Grocery =
Mural Commemorative T-Shirts on Sale NOW!</FONT></LI>

<LI><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">April General =
Membership Meeting (April 28<SUP>th</SUP>) =E2=80=93 Note new start =
time</FONT></LI>

<LI><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">South Minneapolis =
YMCA=E2=80=99s GoFish Cocktail Party &amp; Benefit Auction (April =
26<SUP>th</SUP>)</FONT></LI>

<LI><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Youth Farm Summer =
Job Opportunities</FONT></LI>

<LI><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">About the Lyndale =
E-News</FONT></LI>
</OL>
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<P><U><B><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">NRP Funding Contact Your =
Legislators</FONT></B></U>
</P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">There is currently legislation pending =
at the State Capitol that would provide funding for a third phase of the =
NRP program.&nbsp; So far this year the NRP program has received a very =
positive response from legislators.&nbsp; The challenge is in finding a =
source for funding.&nbsp; House File 3821 &amp; Senate File </FONT><FONT =
COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">3643 would provide $110 =
million for NRP over the next ten years.&nbsp; This amount would fill =
the deficit created in the property tax changes a few years ago, =
bringing the total program funding to the $400 million originally =
committed.</FONT></P>

Please take a few =
moments and contact the chairs of the House and Senate Tax Committees =
and let them know how important strong neighborhoods are to Minneapolis =
and to your quality of life. Ask them to fund NRP this year. If you have =
additional time contact your legislators <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/Districtfinder.asp"><FON=
T COLOR=3D"#0000FF" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Arial">http://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/Districtfinder.asp</=
U></A> and ask them to =
make sure that this year=E2=80=99s tax bill provides funding to keep =
Minneapolis=E2=80=99 neighborhoods strong for years to =
come.

<P><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Tax Committee =
Chairs</FONT></B>

<BR><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Ann Lenczewski =
(DFL) 40B Chair<BR>
</FONT></B><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">509 State =
Office Building<BR>
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.<BR>
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155<BR>
(651) 296-4218=C2=A0<BR>
</FONT><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Arial">E-mail:</FONT></B><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Arial">=C2=A0</FONT><A =
HREF=3D"mailto:rep.ann.lenczewski at house.mn"><U><FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF" =
SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">rep.ann.lenczewski at house.mn</FONT></U></A>

<BR><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Legislative =
Assistant:</FONT></B><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Arial">=C2=A0Sasha Bergman (651) 296-2955</FONT>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">=C2=A0</FONT>

<BR><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Thomas M Bakk, =
Chair</FONT></B>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Senate Tax =
Committee.</FONT>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">75 Rev. Dr. Martin =
Luther King Jr. Blvd., Room 226=C2=A0<BR>
St. Paul, MN 55155-1606=C2=A0<BR>
(651) 296-5640</FONT>
</P>

<P><U><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Spring Litter =
Outa Lyndale</FONT></B></U>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Saturday, April =
26th</FONT>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">From 10 a.m. to 12 =
p.m.</FONT>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Meet at the Lyndale =
Neighborhood Office</FONT>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">3537 Nicollet =
Avenue</FONT>
</P>

<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Come help clean up =
the Neighborhood.&nbsp; On Saturday, April 26<SUP>th</SUP> the =
Environment Committee will be hosting the annual spring Litter Outa =
Lyndale.&nbsp; This year we=E2=80=99re having prizes for most bags =
picked up and strangest piece of garbage.</FONT></P>

<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">We=E2=80=99re also =
going to have a pot luck barbeque at the office, so come help clean up =
the neighborhood and then hang out with the environment =
committee.</FONT></P>

<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">As always, =
we=E2=80=99ll have bags and gloves from the City.&nbsp; So if you know =
you=E2=80=99re coming let Mark know so we can plan ahead.&nbsp; If you =
don=E2=80=99t know until that day, show up and pick up your route =
anyways.</FONT></P>

<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Mark can be reached =
at 612.824.9402 ext 16 or </FONT><A =
HREF=3D"mailto:mark at lyndale.org"><U><FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Arial">mark at lyndale.org</FONT></U></A><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" =
SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">.&nbsp; </FONT>
</P>

<P><B><U><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Dia del Ni=C3=B1o / =
Children=E2=80=99s Day</FONT></U></B>

<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Friday, April 25</FONT>

<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">4:00 to 6:30 pm</FONT>

<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Painter Park (34<SUP>th</SUP> and =
Lyndale Ave.)</FONT>
</P>
<UL>
<UL>
<LI><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">There will be food and =
snacks</FONT></LI>

<LI><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Fun games and prizes for =
children</FONT></LI>

<LI><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Magic, balloon animals</FONT></LI>

<LI>A Raffle =E2=80=93 your family could =
win tickets to a Minnesota Twins Game!</LI>
 
</UL></UL>
This is a free community event.

We gather to celebrate and to honor the =
children in our lives.&nbsp; If you have talents you=E2=80=99d like to =
share for Dia del Ni=C3=B1o (e.g. magic, music, balloon animals, or face =
painting), if you are interested in helping with this event for the =
community, or if you have questions call Sarah Scott at 612.824.9402 =
ext. 12 or sarah at lyndale.org

<P><U><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Annual =
Walk-A-Thon Kick-Off Party</FONT></B></U>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Lyndale Crime and =
Drug Committee=E2=80=99s Annual Walk-A-Thon </FONT>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">April =
27<SUP>th</SUP> through May 3rd</FONT>
</P>

<P><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Sunday, April =
27</FONT></B>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">3200 Pleasant Avenue =
South</FONT>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">At the Montrose =
House</FONT>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Walk at 2:00 =
pm</FONT>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">BBQ and Potluck at =
4:00 pm</FONT>
</P>

<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">The Kick-Off will be =
a Pot Luck Dinner, so bring something to share, bring a friend, re-new =
old friendships and make new ones.&nbsp; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">You will also have a =
chance to sign up for some walks.&nbsp; For more information call Mike =
or Shirley at 612.8722.2372 or email</FONT><U> <FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" =
SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">ramrose at bitstream.net</FONT></U></P>

Lyndale Neighborhood in the =
Mpls/St. Paul Home Tour

<BR><I><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Saturday, April 26th and Sunday, =
April 27th</FONT></I><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial"> </FONT>
</P>

Three Lyndale homes will be featured on =
this years Minneapolis/St. Paul Home Tour. The homes of&nbsp; Trish =
Lundberg and Shannon O'Halloran at 3223 Blaisdell Ave. S., Holly&nbsp; =
Reckel at 3523 Garfield Ave, and Bryce and Kelly Pier at 3224 =
Harriet&nbsp; Ave will be welcoming as many as 1,000 visitors over the =
weekend. The&nbsp; Tour's goal is to showcase urban homes and =
neighborhoods and is free to&nbsp; the public.

The homes on the tour are staffed by =
volunteers who help&nbsp; people register at the door, direct guests =
around the home, and answer&nbsp; questions about the home and =
neighborhood. The homeowners are still in&nbsp; need of several =
volunteers to help staff their homes. Shifts recommended by the Tour are =
9:30 -&nbsp; 1:30 and 1 - 5 on Saturday and 12:30 - 5 on Sunday but =
shorter shifts can be scheduled as well. If you are interested in =
volunteering, contact Bryce Pier at btpier at menolly.net.

<P><U><B><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Walldogs Mural Preview =
Party</FONT></B></U>

<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Saturday, May 3rd</FONT>

<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">7 to 11 pm</FONT>
</P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">At the home of Mark Hinds and Lisl =
Fuhrken</FONT>

<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">3616 Blaisdell Avenue, Mpls, MN =
55409</FONT>
</P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">This party will be your first chance to =
check out the designs for the Walldogs meet this July.&nbsp; At the =
party, you will be able to see where the murals are going, what they =
will look like, and hear about the artists leading each project.&nbsp; =
We will also have all of the information you=E2=80=99ll need to register =
to paint and volunteer for the meet this summer.</FONT></P>

<P><U><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Mural Preview Party =
Co-Hosts</FONT></U>

<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Linda Alton</FONT> <FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;</FONT><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial"> Council =
Member Scott Benson</FONT> <FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;</FONT><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial"> Carole =
Bersin</FONT> <FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;</FONT><FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Arial"> David Brauer</FONT> <FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;</FONT><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial"> Ray =
Caron</FONT> <FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;</FONT><FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Arial"> Jenny Breen</FONT> <FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;</FONT><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial"> Mike =
Davey</FONT> <FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;</FONT><FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Arial"> Shannon Guernsey</FONT> <FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;</FONT><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial"> Trish =
Lundberg &amp; Shannon O=E2=80=99Halloran</FONT> <FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;</FONT><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">&nbsp; Randy =
Ferguson</FONT> <FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;</FONT><FONT =
SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial"> Council Member Elizabeth Glidden</FONT> <FONT =
SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;</FONT><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial"> =
David &amp; Noelle Gray&nbsp;</FONT> <FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;</FONT><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial"> Karen =
Heegard</FONT> <FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;</FONT><FONT =
SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial"> Steve Jevning</FONT> <FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;</FONT><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">&nbsp; =
Jennifer Koehler</FONT> <FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;</FONT><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial"> Sarah =
Linnes-Robinson</FONT> <FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;</FONT><FONT =
SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">&nbsp; Jean Massey</FONT> <FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;</FONT><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial"> Julia =
Modest</FONT> <FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;</FONT><FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Arial"> Michael Nelson</FONT> <FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;</FONT><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial"> Tracy =
Nielsen</FONT> <FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;</FONT><FONT =
SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial"> Tammy Ortegon</FONT> <FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;</FONT><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">&nbsp; Tom =
&amp; Andrea Parent</FONT> <FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;</FONT><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial"> Sandy =
Parnell</FONT> <FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;</FONT><FONT =
SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial"> Tricia Silpala</FONT> <FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;</FONT><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">&nbsp; Holly =
Reckel</FONT> <FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;</FONT><FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Arial"> Melanie Ueland</FONT></P>

<P><B><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Suggest Donation:</FONT></B><FONT =
SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial"> $100, $50, $25 or whatever you can =E2=80=93 =
You can also donate online to the Walldogs at </FONT><A =
HREF=3D"file://www.walldogs.lyndale.org"><U><FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF" =
SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">www.walldogs.lyndale.org</FONT></U></A><FONT =
SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">.</FONT></P>

<P><B><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Why you should come:</FONT></B><FONT =
SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial"> We will be providing beer, wine, and light =
food.&nbsp; And if that isn=E2=80=99t enough, it will be a really great =
time with a lot of fun and interesting people!</FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Walldogs on Nicollet is a joint project =
of the Lyndale and Kingfield Neighborhood associations that will involve =
local and national artists&nbsp; and volunteers coming together to paint =
six to ten murals along Nicollet Avenue from Lake Street to =
46<SUP>th</SUP> Street from July 24<SUP>th</SUP> through July =
27<SUP>th</SUP>, 2008.</FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">To find out more about the Walldogs on =
Nicollet, including painter and volunteer registration information, =
check out our website at </FONT><A =
HREF=3D"http://www.walldogs.lyndale.org"><U><FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Arial">www.walldogs.lyndale.org</FONT></U></A><FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Arial">.&nbsp; You can also contact Mark Hinds at =
mark at lyndale.org or 612.824.9402 x16.</FONT></P>

<P><U><B><FONT FACE=3D"Arial">Summer Sampler 2008 is just around the =
corner!&nbsp; Mark your calendars!</FONT></B></U>
</P>

<P><FONT FACE=3D"Arial">Wednesday, May 14<SUP>th</SUP></FONT>

<BR><FONT FACE=3D"Arial">6:00-8:30 pm</FONT>

<BR><FONT FACE=3D"Arial">Painter Park</FONT>

Lyndale Ave. and 34th St.

Summer Sampler is a resource fair for youth and =
families in the Lyndale Neighborhood.&nbsp; Come and discover what =
programs are available for your kids this summer!&nbsp; We are excited =
to welcome a free concert by Al=E2=80=99s Rockabilly quartet, which is =
comprised of members of the local band the Vibro Champs!&nbsp; =
We=E2=80=99ll have the Moon Walk from the YMCA, and fun activities =
provided by Leonardo=E2=80=99s basement, Chicas in the Mix, Youth farm =
and Market Project and many more.&nbsp;&nbsp; For more information, or =
to help spread the word, please contact Sarah Scott at 612-824-9402 ext. =
12, or sarah at lyndale.org.

<P><U><B><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Fischer Grocery Mural =
Commemorative T-Shirts On Sale NOW!</FONT></B></U>

<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Each T-shirt shows the Fischer Grocery =
Mural in living color as it looked before the unfortunate series of =
fires took the Fischer Grocery building on February =
20<SUP>th</SUP>.&nbsp; The T-shirts depict the finished mural in full =
color over a field of deep orange.</FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Each T-Shirt is $15 and comes in =
men=E2=80=99s and women=E2=80=99s cuts.&nbsp; All sizes are =
available.</FONT>
</P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">T-shirts may be purchased by stopping =
by the LNA office located at 3537 Nicollet Avenue.&nbsp; For more =
information call Mark at 612.824.9402 ext 16 or </FONT><A =
HREF=3D"mailto:mark at lyndale.org"><U><FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Arial">mark at lyndale.org</FONT></U></A><FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Arial">.</FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Checks and Cash accepted.</FONT>
</P>

<P><U><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">April General =
Membership Meeting</FONT></B></U>

<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Monday, April 28th</FONT>

<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">6:30 to 8:00 pm =E2=80=93 Note the new =
start time</FONT>

<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Painter Park</FONT>
</P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">At the April General Membership Meeting =
we will be hearing about Youth Farm=E2=80=99s new CSA program and =
gathering input on LNA=E2=80=99s new strategic plan.&nbsp; Please come =
and give us your ideas for where the neighborhood should be =
going.</FONT></P>

<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#001900" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">We will also be =
taking action on:</FONT>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#001900" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">- The 2008 LNA Bike =
Cops Program</FONT>
</P>

<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#001900" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Questions on General =
Membership Meetings call Mark at 612.824.9402 ext 16 or </FONT><A =
HREF=3D"mailto:mark at lyndale.org"><U><FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Arial">mark at lyndale.org</FONT></U></A>
</P>

<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Also, don=E2=80=99t =
forget about</FONT><I> <FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Arial">Leonardo=E2=80=99s at Lyndale</FONT></I><FONT =
COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">, LNA=E2=80=99s new program =
that provides a class from Leonardo=E2=80=99s Basement for kids 4 to 12 =
during the General Membership Meetings in the Arts and Crafts room at =
the Park so whole families can participate in their =
community.</FONT></P>

<P><U><B><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">South Mpls YMCAs GoFish Cocktail =
Party &amp; Benefit Auction</FONT></B></U><B></B>

On Saturday, April 26, the South =
Minneapolis YMCAs will hold the 2nd Annual GoFish Cocktail =
Party and Benefit Auction at Stella=E2=80=99s Fish Caf=C3=A9 in Uptown. =
The event runs from 6:00-8:30pm and benefits the YMCA=E2=80=99s 2008 Y =
Partners Campaign, which raises money to help families utilize the YMCA =
for membership and programs. Details:

<P><B><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">When:</FONT></B> <FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Arial">Saturday, April 26<SUP>th</SUP>, 6-8:30pm</FONT><B></B>

<BR><B><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Where:</FONT></B> <FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Arial">Stella=E2=80=99s Fish Caf=C3=A9 (1400 W. Lake =
St.)</FONT><B></B>

What: Silent Auction and Cocktail Party. Includes two =
complimentary beverages and hors d=E2=80=99oeuvres

<BR><B><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Cost:</FONT></B> <FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Arial">$20 in advance ($25 at the door) - $10 tax =
deductible</FONT>

<BR><B><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Contact:</FONT></B> <FONT SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Arial">612-821-2950 or </FONT><A =
HREF=3D"mailto:gofish at ymcampls.org"><U><FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Arial">gofish at ymcampls.org</FONT></U></A><B></B><B></B><B></B>
</P>

<P><U><B><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Youth Farm Summer Job =
Opportunities</FONT></B></U>

<UL>
<LI>Summer Garden and Focus Group =
Leaders: facilitate youth to =
manage an urban garden in the mornings, lead a themed activity in the =
afternoons. Work with 10-15 youth ages 9-13 and two awesome youth staff. =
25 hrs/wk $10/hr, T/W/F 8am-4pm. Themes include: murals, biking, step =
dance, leadership. </LI>

<LI>Summer Cook: Make 3 lunches a week for 60+ people, teach kids =
to cook and to have safe kitchen skills, work with fresh, healthy =
ingredients. 18hrs/wk, $11/hr. T/W/F 8am-2pm</LI>

<LI>Farm Apprentice: An educational opportunity, manage three urban =
farms=E2=80=93 water and daily upkeep. 10 hrs/wk, small stipend. Learn =
about farming! </LI>

<LI>=EF=80=A0Food Runner: Order, separate and deliver food for lunches to all three =
neighborhoods focusing on local and organic foods.&nbsp; 15hrs/wk, =
$12/hr.</LI>
 
</UL>
Qualifications are specific to =
position. All include:

<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">*Youth Work Experience&nbsp;&nbsp; * =
Energetic and Outgoing&nbsp;&nbsp; * Creative Energy&nbsp;&nbsp; =
*Punctual and Organized&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT>
</P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Time commitments vary, they all occur =
between the months of May-August</FONT>
</P>

<P><I><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">People of color are encouraged to =
apply.</FONT></I>

<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Applications due March 21, 2008</FONT>

<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Resumes encouraged </FONT>
</P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Please email or send your application =
or resume, and cover letter to:</FONT>

Youth Farm and Market Project, 128 =
West 33rd Street, Suite 2, Mpls, MN. 55408.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Email: =
zoe at youthfarm.net

<P><B><U><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">About the =
Lyndale E-News</FONT></U></B>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">The Lyndale =
Neighborhood Association maintains the Lyndale E-News as a service for =
Lyndale residents.&nbsp; This is an announce only email list.&nbsp; The =
Lyndale E-News is published several times a month.&nbsp; To submit an =
item for an upcoming issue of the Lyndale E-News email Mark Hinds at =
</FONT><A HREF=3D"mailto:mark at lyndale.org"><U><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" =
SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">mark at lyndale.org</FONT></U></A><FONT =
COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial"> or call 612.824.9402 ext =
16.&nbsp; </FONT></P>

<P><U><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Subscription =
Information</FONT></B></U>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">To subscribe or =
unsubscribe to the Lyndale E-News follow this link </FONT><A =
HREF=3D"http://mail.menolly.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/lyndale_e-news%2=
0"><U><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Arial">http://mail.menolly.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/lyndale_e=
-news</FONT></U></A><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial"> and =
enter your information in the appropriate fields.&nbsp;</FONT><B> =
</B></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Mark Hinds</FONT>

<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Executive Director</FONT>

<BR><B><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Lyndale Neighborhood =
Association</FONT></B>

<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">3537 Nicollet Avenue South</FONT>

<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Minneapolis, MN 55408</FONT>

<BR><B><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">612.824.9402 ext 16</FONT></B>

<BR><A HREF=3D"mailto:mark at lyndale.org"><U><FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF" =
SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">mark at lyndale.org</FONT></U></A>

<BR><A HREF=3D"http://www.lyndale.org"><U><FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF" =
SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">www.lyndale.org</FONT></U></A>
</P>

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<BR><FONT FACE=3D"Arial">Check out the Walldogs on Nicollet</FONT>

<BR><A HREF=3D"http://www.walldogs.lyndale.org/"><U><FONT =
COLOR=3D"#0000FF" FACE=3D"Arial">Mural Preview Party</FONT></U></A><FONT =
FACE=3D"Arial"> on Saturday, May 3rd at </FONT><A =
HREF=3D"file://www.walldogs.lyndale.org"><U><FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF" =
FACE=3D"Arial">www.walldogs.lyndale.org</FONT></U></A>
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