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At Wells Fargo Bank (3030 Nicollet Ave)

BP Amoco is the featured business=20

For more information contact Norma Pietz at=20
612.824.9402 ext 15 or norma at lyndale.org

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Somali Reading Program =96 We=92re looking for adults who are willing to =
commit
some time to helping Lyndale youth improve their reading skills.  The
reading program meets on Monday=92s 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

Open House =96 The only way we can make the Open House a success is if =
we have
your help.  We=92re currently looking for all sorts of volunteers for =
the
evening of the 19th.  Activities include greeters, people who can serve
food, and people who can help with set up and clean up.  For more
information contact Sarah at Sarah at lyndale.org or 612.824.9402 ext 12

Graphic Designers =96 Do you have mad graphic design skills that are =
just
sitting there wasting their time.  LNA can use your help, we=92re =
currently
looking for some graphic designers to help us design ad campaigns for
ongoing events and activities here in the neighborhood.  For more
information contact Mark at mark at lyndale.org or 612.824.9402 ext 16

Ward 10 DFL Candidate Debate
Sunday March 22, 2009
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Jefferson Elementary School
Hennepin Ave & 26th Street

DFL Senate District 60 is hosting a debate for the DFL Candidates for =
Ward
10 on Sunday, March 22nd from 1:30 to 3:00 pm.  The event is free and =
open
to all. Bring the kids, engage them in neighborhood politics. =20

LNA is passing along this information because it may be of interest to
Lyndale community members; LNA does not endorse any particular political
party or candidate.

Conference of the Birds=20
Pangea World Theater
Lyndale Neighborhood Night

Pangea World Theater presents Conference of the Birds adapted from an
Iranian Sufi poem by Farid ud-Din=20
Conference of the Birds, metaphorically maps out the journey of the =
human
ego and the quest for truth. In this classic tale from Iran, the birds =
of
the world take flight on a pilgrimage to find their celebrated king, but =
the
dangers and hardships encountered on the journey cause many in the flock =
to
abandon their search. In the end the small number of birds that survive
uncover a profound secret.

The play opens Thursday, March 12th at 7:30 PM and runs through Sunday,
March 29th..
$5 off Neighborhood Discount if you use the code B2G. Tickets normally
$15.Purchase tickets online
http://www.ticketweb.com/snl/EventListings.action?orgId=3D10387 or call =
(612)
203-1088.

Visit www.pangeaworldtheater.org or call (612) 203-1088 to purchase =
tickets.


Minneapolis hosts two property tax open houses
=20
WHAT:          	The City of Minneapolis is hosting two open houses to =
give
property owners an opportunity to learn more about their property taxes, =
as
well as programs that may provide some property tax relief. Folks can =
get
information on subjects ranging from homestead credit and market value =
to
lead abatement rebates, senior citizens deferrals and disabled veteran
programs.
=20
WHEN/          	4:30 =96 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 8
WHERE:         	Webber Park Community Center
                   	4400 Dupont Ave. N.
=20
                  		 4:30 =96 7 p.m., Thursday, April 9
                  		 Pearl Park Neighborhood Center
                  	 	414 Diamond Lake Road E.=20

MORE:           	Staff from the City Assessor=92s Office will be on
hand to provide information about Minneapolis
		          	property taxes, and to answer questions.
Cookies and refreshments will be served.

MPRB To Host Information Meetings for Community Service Areas in =
Southwest
Minneapolis
Residents of southwest Minneapolis are invited to hear more about =
community
service areas (CSAs) at information meetings held throughout March. The =
CSA
concept has grown out of the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board=92s =
(MPRB)
2007-2020 Comprehensive Plan direction to =93deliver recreation that =
inspires
personal growth, healthy lifestyles and a sense of community.=94 A CSA =
is a
group of parks working together to provide programs and maintenance that =
are
tailored to the community=92s park and recreation needs. =20
=20
In addition to learning more about CSAs, residents have the opportunity =
to
share their park and recreation needs. The goal of each CSAs is to =
tailor
park and recreation programs and maintenance to meet the needs of the
community it serves.
=20
The meetings will be held:=20
=B7	Thursday, March 19, 7 p.m. at=20
=B7	Lynnhurst Park, 1345 Minnehaha Pkwy. W =96 For residents living near
Armatage, Kenny, Lynnhurst and Windom South parks to discuss Lakes South
CSA.=20
			1	Fuller Park, 4800 Grand Ave. S. =96 For
residents living near Fuller, Martin Luther King and Lyndale Farmstead =
parks
to discuss Lakes Southeast CSA.=20
=B7	Thursday, March 26, 6:30 p.m., Bryant Square Park, 3101 Bryant Ave.
S. For residents living near Bryant Square, Painter and Whittier parks =
to
discuss Lakes East CSA.=20

For more information about the meetings please call 612-230-6400 or =
visit
www.minneapolisparks.org.=20

MPS to hold March community meetings
The Minneapolis Public Schools will hold a second round of community
meetings on potential changes in schools for fall 2010 during the weeks =
of
March 9 and 16.  At the meetings, participants will have the opportunity =
to
review the purpose and timeline of Changing School Options, hear a =
summary
of feedback received in February, take a closer look at school =
scenarios,
share thoughts and ask questions.

Meeting times, dates and locations are as follows:

Overview plus elementary (K-5, K-8) scenarios

March 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
		Pillsbury Math/Science/Technology School
		2250 Garfield St. NE (English, Spanish)
		Everyone welcome; co-hosted by Area A Parent & Community
Council

Hiawatha Community School
		4201 =96 42nd Ave. S (English, Spanish)
		Everyone welcome; co-hosted by Area B Parent & Community
Council

March 21, 10:00 a.m.
		Minneapolis Public Schools Headquarters
		807 NE Broadway (English, Hmong, Somali, Spanish)

Please call 612-668-0230 to reserve a spot for childcare or for more
information.  Additional resources are available online at
www.mpls.k12.mn.us.

Hosmer World Music Series

April 4   Paddy O=92Brien -- is a renowned authority and performer of  =
Irish
music.  He has traveled the Irish countryside learning traditional songs =
and
folklore, eventually collecting more than 3000 	jigs, reels, airs and
marches. A grant from the National Endowment for the Arts allowed him to
record some 500 songs for his massive Paddy O'Brien Tune Collection: A
Personal Treasury of 	Irish Jigs and Reels. Real toe-tappin=92 music.=20

April 11  Dave Echelard -- introduces the hurdy-gurdy, an old form of
mechanically-played stringed instrument, in traditional and modern
applications. Dave appeared in the walker=92s recent performance of =
=93Making of
Americans=94 where he introduced the Hurdy gurdy with voice, something =
new to
the music and opera world.

April 18  Baroque Duo =96is a Viola de Gamba and violin group. The viol =
da
gamba is any one of a family of=20
bowed, fretted, stringed musical instruments developed in the 1400s and =
used
primarily in the Renaissance and Baroque periods. =20

The World Music Series is brought to you by the Hennepin County board of
commissioners, the Library Board, Lyndale Neighborhood  and KFAI radio.