[Lyndale_e-news] Lyndale E-News for Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
Mark Hinds
mark at lyndale.org
Tue Dec 8 17:40:15 CST 2009
Lyndale E-News for Tuesday, December 8, 2009
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/> . Stay current with Lyndale Events by using the
Lyndale Neighborhood Calendar <http://www.lyndale.org/LNA/calendar.htm> .
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In this Issue:
1. La Posada (This Sunday, December 13th)
2. LNA Annual Fund Drive – Please Give Today
3. Crime and Drug Holiday Get Together (Tonight, December 8th)
4. LNA Housing Programs Now Available
5. Lyndale Neighborhood Business Association Holiday Gathering
(Thursday, December 17th)
6. Two H1N1 Vaccination Clinics Scheduled in Minneapolis
7. Lyndale School Tours (Various Dates)
8. Current Volunteer Opportunities
9. Hosmer Music and Dance from Around the World Concert Information
10. Recreating an Early Twin Cities Christmas (Thursday, December 10th)
11. Park Board Nature Programs
12. Upcoming LNA Committee Meeting Schedule and Info
13. Lyndale Neighbors List
14. 2009 Lyndale Business Sponsors
15. About the Lyndale E-News
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La Posada!
Sunday, December 13th
3:30 to 7:00 pm.
Lyndale will celebrate La Posada on Sunday, December 13th in the Lyndale
School from 3:30 to 7:00 pm. Las Mujeres Latinas en Accion of the Lyndale
neighborhood are proud to organize the 12th Annual la Posada celebration.
Before serving food we’ll sing the traditional La Posada song. We will serve
traditional foods such as tamales, rice, beans, buñuelos, and beef franks
for kids. The Hosmer Music Series is partnering with us to present the
incredible Mexico Lindo folklorico dancers again this year. We are also
bringing back Santa Claus, who will be there to meet the kids and pose for
photos. There will also be games and art activities for the kids.
Admission to La Posada is free, however, we ask for a suggested donation of
$3 for adults to help cover the food expenses. There are still volunteer
opportunities available. For more information, contact Sarah at
612-824-9402 ext. 12 or sarah at lyndale.org
Lyndale Annual Fund Drive – Please Give Today
How important is your neighborhood to you? Do you like living in an active
and engaged neighborhood?
If your answer is a lot and yes, please consider making a tax deductable
donation to the Lyndale Neighborhood Association. With our public funding
shrinking and with cut backs at many local foundations, now is the time
where LNA really needs everyone to step up to the plate and give to the
neighborhood.
To support your neighborhood, just stop by on-line at www.lyndale.org or
return a check in the Annual Fund Appeal you should have or be receiving
this week. Checks can be dropped off or mailed to the Lyndale Neighborhood
Association, 3537 Nicollet Avenue, Mpls, MN 55408.
Our hope is that you appreciate our work enough that LNA becomes one of your
top three charities, regardless of the amount you can afford to give –
because every gift matters to us.
Crime and Drug Holiday Get Together
Just a reminder that the Crime and Drug Holiday party is tonight, December
8th at Champions in the banquet room (Door on south side), at 6:30pm. It is
a potluck, so bring something to share. Also, crime and drug committee
members are encouraged to invite someone new or who hasn't been to a meeting
for a while. Let's make this a big, fun, gathering of folks- the more the
merrier!
For more information contact Sarah Scott <mailto:sarah at lyndale.org> at
612-824-9402 ext. 12.
LNA Housing Programs Now Available
LNA’s new Housing Programs are currently available and open for
applications.
Single Family Revolving Loan Program - Provides loans for improvements to
single family, condos, townhomes, and cooperatives in Lyndale. Loan amounts
range from $3,000 to $15,000 and can be used to correct outstanding code
violations, improve energy efficiency, and general improvements.
Multi-Family Revolving Loan Program - Provides loans for improvements to
multi-family housing units in Lyndale. Loan amounts range from $3,000 to
$30,000 depending on the number of units in the building and can be used to
correct outstanding code violations, improve energy efficiency, and general
improvements.
Affordable Housing Loan Program – Provide loans to support affordable rental
and home ownership opportunities in Lyndale. Loan amounts range from $3,000
to $30,000 depending on the number of units in the building and can be used
to correct outstanding code violations, improve energy efficiency, and
general improvements.
Homebuyer Assistance Deferred Loan Program – Provides deferred loans to
assist Lyndale renters in purchasing homes in the Lyndale Neighborhood. The
maximum loan amount is $2,500 at zero percent interest. Applicant(s) must
be a first time homebuyer and must have rented in the Lyndale Neighborhood
for the prior year.
You can find out all the details by checking out the LNA Home Loan Program
Page
<http://www.lyndale.org/housing-and-economic-development-programs/housing-pr
ograms> . Questions, not sure which program is right for you, contact Norma
<mailto:norma at lyndale.org> at 612.824.9402 ex 15 for more information or to
schedule a meeting to find out more information about LNA and CEE’s home
improvement programs.
Lyndale Neighborhood Business Association Holiday Gathering
Thursday, December 17th
4:00 to 5:00 pm
Sauce Spirits and Sound Bar
SE Corner of Lake & Lyndale
Come join your local businesses for the December holiday gathering for the
Lyndale Neighborhood Business Association. This is your chance to have fun
and network with other local business leaders. For more information contact
Norma <mailto:norma at lyndale.org> at 612.824.9402 ex 15.
Two H1N1 vaccination clinics scheduled in Minneapolis
The City of Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support has
partnered with the Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency to offer two H1N1
vaccination clinics this month. Because supplies of H1N1 vaccine are still
limited, these clinics are designed to serve people in groups that are at
higher risk for the H1N1 flu. The following people are eligible to be
vaccinated at the clinics:
- Children and young people between the ages of 6 months and 24 years
- Pregnant women
- People between the ages of 25 to 64 with chronic health conditions
(asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure)
- Caretakers of infants up to 6 months old
- Health care workers
- Children age 9 or under who had their first vaccine dose more than three
weeks ago and now need the recommended second dose.
Clinic dates and locations:
Saturday, Dec. 12
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
North High School
1500 James Ave. N.
Thursday, Dec. 17
4 – 8 p.m.
South High School
3131 19th Ave. S.
Lyndale School Tours
Want to learn of the great things happening at Lyndale School?
Come and join Elizabeth Short, parent of a Lyndale student, for a guided
tour of the school. Ms. Short explains many of the programs at Lyndale as
she leads you through the school visiting the classrooms. She can answer
your questions, and help you become better acquainted with the Lyndale
Community. Elizabeth has been a Lyndale parent for eight years and she
knows every nook and cranny.
As attendance boundaries have changed, Lyndale School is expanding to
include the students in Kingfield and East Harriet Farmstead neighborhoods,
whose parents desire a community school experience. If you want to see if
Lyndale is a good fit for your student and you, sign up for a school tour.
Upcoming Lyndale Tours with Liz Short:
Tuesday Dec. 1 and 8 at 9:00am
Thursday Dec. 3 and 10 at 10:00.
Tours will restart in January.
Open House Presentation: Wednesday January 13, 6:30-8:00 PM
Presentation conducted by Lyndale School teachers and parents.
Kids tour, Friday January 22, 9:30 AM
Behind the scenes tour for prospective children. Hosted by Ms. James,
Principal.
If dates do not work, please call school to arrange a tour 612-668-4000.
Coffees with families that switched to Lyndale in 2009.
RSVP/Contact Jenny Bordon for details jkbordon at aol.com or 612-827-1868
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Here are just a few of LNA’s current volunteer opportunities. Want to
volunteer, but not sure where or how. Schedule a volunteer get-to-know ya
meeting with Mark <mailto:mark at lyndale.org> or Sarah
<mailto:sarah at lyndale.org> or 612.824.9402. They are fun and easy. We’ll
just sit down and help you figure out where the right place for you to
volunteer is.
La Posada Volunteer Opportunities:
It’s the holiday season and we’re looking for volunteers for our 12th annual
La Posada event. There are many opportunities for involvement before and
during the event, which will be held on Sunday, December 13th from 3:30-7:00
at Lyndale School. We need people to help with: Decorating the cafeteria,
Preparing food, Welcoming people, Serving food, Handing out gifts, Helping
to facilitate pictures with Santa Claus (elves), Suspending the Piñata in
the gym, Helping with the kids games and art activities.
Please contact Sarah if you’re interested in helping out and we can find a
place for you. 612-824-9402 ext. 12 or sarah at lyndale.org
Somali Reading Program Volunteers
We’re looking for adults who are willing to commit some time to helping
Lyndale youth improve their reading skills. The reading program meets on
Monday’s from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Albright Townhomes. To volunteer or for
more information contact Amal at amal at lyndale.org or 612.824.9402 ext 14
LNA Volunteer Planning
To help make sure that volunteering with LNA is everything it can be and to
help encourage more people to volunteer with their neighborhood LNA is
developing a volunteer plan. We’re looking for a couple of people to help
develop the plan over the next three months. We’re expecting to have two to
three meetings of around an hour; there will also be a limited amount of
work outside the committee meetings. For more information or to volunteer
contact Mark Hinds <mailto:mark at lyndale.org> at 612.824.9602 ext 16.
Hosmer Music and Dance from Around the World Concert Information
All concerts are on Saturday at 2:00 pm at Hosmer Library 347 E. 36th St.
- Saturday, December 12th – Fatchance Jug Band
Recreating an Early Twin Cities Christmas
Presentation by the Minneapolis Historic Homeowners Association
Thursday, December 10th
7:00 to 8:00 pm
Many people today wish to experience or recreate an early Christmas. They
crave those bygone days of a simpler life, a more memorable time, an
old-fashioned Christmas in the Twin Cities. We will look at the celebration
of Christmas in the metropolitan area from 1850 to 1940. The comparing of
old traditions, decorations, gifts and even the preparation of the Christmas
dinner, with those of today, may surprise you. You will learn how to
capture an old fashioned Twin Cities Christmas and recreate it for yourself.
One-hour slide presentation.
Presentations held at:
Jefferson Auditorium
Jefferson Community School
1200 West 26th Street, Minneapolis
Ticket price: $3.00 per event
For more information, call the LHENA office at 612-377-5023.
www.histhome.org
Park Board Nature Programs
MPRB nature programs offer snowshoeing and nature strolls through
Minnesota’s winter wonderland Explore Minneapolis’ regional parks during
the winter on a snowshoe stroll during the day or under the light of the
moon. The MPRB offers naturalist-led public snowshoeing and natural history
programs for families and individuals of all ages. Watch for wildlife and
explore wintertime’s nature as you tromp through the snow.
Snowshoes are easily strapped to your boots and spread your weight over a
larger distance allowing you to stay on top of the snow for easier travel.
If you can walk, you can snowshoe.
Wear sturdy snow boots and dress in layers; snowshoes are provided. For
programs that require field guides and binoculars, bring yours if you have
them or indicate you need them at registration. Class sizes are limited so
registration is required at http://www.minneapolisparks.org– Program
Registration or 612-313-7725; the deadline is noon two days before the
event. Check out the full schedule
<http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=52&prid=1094> .
Upcoming LNA Committee Meeting Schedule
Everyone in the neighborhood is invited to get involved with one or more of
LNA’s Committees. The Committee’s form the backbone of LNA’s work in the
community and are a great way for people to be involved in making Lyndale a
great place to live.
Housing, Planning, and Development
Wednesday, January 6th (Note new day and time)
6:30 to 8:00 pm at the LNA Office (3537 Nicollet)
The H, P, & D Committee will be working on guidelines for LNA’s
redevelopment program and on overall development guidelines to help guide
future development in the neighborhood. The Committee is currently looking
for new people to get involved and would encourage anyone who is interested
to come to a meeting and check it out with no strings attached.
For more information contact Norma at 612.824.9402 ext 15 or
norma at lyndale.org
Environment Committee
Tuesday, January 5th
6:00 to 8:00 pm location LNA Offices (3537 Nicollet Ave)
The Environment Committee will be finalizing its 2010 work plan and working
on a list of potential storm water management projects to help make the
water in the neighborhood cleaner.
For more information contact Mark <mailto:mark at lyndale.org> at 612.824.9402
ext 16
Crime and Drug
Tuesday, Tuesday, December 8th
6:30 to 8:00
5th Precinct Community Room
The Crime and Drug Committee is excited to be having a no-meeting holiday
potluck on Tuesday, December 8th at 6:30pm at the 5th Precinct Community
room. We will eat yummy food, meet other people, casually talk about what
Crime and Drug does, and did I mention eat? Please join us or stop by!
For more information contact Sarah <mailto:sarah at lyndale.org> at
612.824.9402 ext 12
Lyndale Neighbors List
Do you like talking about what’s going on in the neighborhood? If so sign
up for the Lyndale Neighbors Discussion List. This is LNA’s list for
community members to post their own info and discuss what’s happening in the
neighborhood. To sign up go to www.lyndale.org and click on the Lyndale
Discussion list under the Get Connected section.
2009 Lyndale Neighborhood Business Sponsors
Please take a moment to thank the following neighborhood businesses for
sponsoring the Lyndale Neighborhood Association during 2009.
Community Builder Level
* Minnesota Teen Challenge <http://www.mntc.org> (1619 Portland Ave
S)
* Zion Lutheran Church <http://www.zionchurchmpls.org> (128 W. 33rd
St)
Neighborhood Partner Level
* Butter Bakery and Cafe <http://www.butterbakerycafe.com> (3544
Grand Ave S)
* Champion’s Bar & Grill <http://www.championssportsbarandgrill.com>
(105 West Lake St)
* Valerie’s Carniceria (3149 Nicollet Ave)
About the Lyndale E-News
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upcoming issue of the Lyndale E-News email Mark Hinds at mark at lyndale.org or
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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
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