From mark at lyndale.org Thu May 1 21:44:50 2008 From: mark at lyndale.org (Mark Hinds) Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 21:44:50 -0500 Subject: [Lyndale_e-news] Lyndale E-News for May 1, 2008 Message-ID: <03cf01c8abfe$7eeec800$0f01a8c0@LNA1> Lyndale E-News for May 1, 2008 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------- In this Issue: 1. LNA Strategic Planning Survey (Please take online) 2. Walldogs Mural Preview Party (Saturday, May 3rd) 3. New online Lyndale Neighborhood Calendar 4. Annual Walk-A-Thon (Going on now) 5. Level III Sex Offender Meeting (Monday, May 5th) 6. Summer Sampler (Wednesday, May 14th) 7. About the Lyndale E-News ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ LNA Strategic Planning Survey (Please take online) The Lyndale Neighborhood Association (LNA) is currently working on a strategic plan to help create a vision for Lyndale and a guide for the Neighborhood's program, events, and activities over the next three years. An important step in this process is in understanding what Lyndale community members think of LNA's current work and potential future direction. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey it should take around 10 to 15 minutes; we really appreciate your participation. You can take it online by following this link. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=DfvVWiNkscntKG_2bl1IzmiQ_3d_3d 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'll 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'Halloran * 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 - 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't 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. New Lyndale Neighborhood Calendar Check out the new online Lyndale Neighborhood Calendar at www.lyndale.org/LNA/calendar.htm. It's the best place to keep up-to-date with what's happening in Lyndale. Annual Walk-A-Thon Lyndale Crime and Drug Committee's Annual Walk-A-Thon April 27th through May 3rd The Walk-A-Thon is currently going on, it you would like to sign up for some walks, call Mike or Shirley at 612.8722.2372 or email ramrose at bitstream.net Level III Sex Offender Community Meeting The Minneapolis Police Department will be hosting a meeting to be held on: DATE: Monday, May 5th, 2008 TIME: 7:00 PM To 8:30 PM PLACE: Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct 3101 Nicollet Avenue South Offender: Jessie Lee Garland Dob 09/28/71 Level 3 Offenders are most likely of all risk groups to re-offend The purpose of this meeting is to provide the Community with information about: * This particular offender * The notification process as prescribed by law * DOC OFFENDER WEBSITE www.doc.state.mn.us * Non-Compliant State Web-site: www.por.state.mn.us 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's Rockabilly quartet, which is comprised of members of the local band the Vibro Champs! We'll have the Moon Walk from the YMCA, and fun activities provided by Leonardo's 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. 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. 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 and enter your information in the appropriate fields. 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 --------------------------------------- Check out the Walldogs on Nicollet Mural Preview Party on Saturday, May 3rd at www.walldogs.lyndale.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.menolly.net/pipermail/lyndale_e-news/attachments/20080501/bccabfd3/attachment.htm