[Lyndale_e-news] Lyndale E-News for Monday, November 16th, 2009
Mark Hinds
mark at lyndale.org
Mon Nov 16 11:38:53 CST 2009
Lyndale E-News for Monday, November 16th, 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. Support LNA by Giving to the Max on Tuesday, November 17th.
2. November General Membership Meeting (Monday, November 23rd)
3. Lyndale Food Drive (November 9th to the 23rd)
4. Restorative Justice Community Action Orientation (Tuesday, November
17th)
5. Lyndale Neighborhood Business Association Meeting (Thursday,
November 19th)
6. Current Volunteer Opportunities
7. Lyndale School Tours (Various Dates)
8. La Posada (Sunday, December 13th)
9. Farewell Rina / Hello new Youth Farm Program Manager (Thursday,
December 3rd)
10. Small Business Crime Prevention Workshop (Monday, November 23rd)
11. Hosmer Music and Dance from Around the World Concert Information
12. Armatage Montessori Information Open Houses (Various Dates)
13. Recreating an Early Twin Cities Christmas (Thursday, December 10th)
14. Upcoming LNA Committee Meeting Schedule and Info
15. Lyndale Neighbors List
16. 2009 Lyndale Business Sponsors
17. About the Lyndale E-News
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Support the Lyndale Neighborhood Association Tomorrow by Giving to the Max
If you make a donation to the Lyndale Neighborhood Association between 8 AM
Tuesday, November 17 and 8 AM Wednesday, November 18 your gift will be
matched by GiveMN.org <http://www.givemn.org>
* Minimum contribution is $10 and there is no maximum gift.
* Transaction costs for gifts made on Give to the Max Day will be
covered, so 100 percent of your gift will go straight to the Lyndale
Neighborhood Association.
* Visit the Lyndale Neighborhood Association’s GiveMN Page
<http://givemn.razoo.com/story/Lyndale-Neighborhood-Association> .
November General Membership Meeting
Monday, November 23rd
Painter Park (34th & Lyndale)
6:30 to 8:00 pm
Join us at the November General Membership meeting to hear about LNA’s new
housing programs – which include low interest loan programs for
single-family and multi-family housing units; a program to help create
affordable, green housing in the neighborhood, and an innovative way to help
renters in Lyndale become home owners. At the meeting we will also be
hearing from Restorative Justice in Action, who LNA is partnering with on a
restorative justice program for the neighborhood. We will also be holding a
community vote on LNA’s 2010 budget. Treats for the meeting will be
provided by Holly Reckel and Lisa Lewis.
Childcare is available through Leonardo’s at Lyndale for children 4 to 12
years old, starting at 6:30 pm, at Painter Park. For more information check
out www.lyndale.org, or contact Mark Hinds at 612.824.9402 ext 16.
Lyndale Food Drive
To help out during the Holiday Season LNA is collecting food for the
Sabathani Food Shelf between November 9th and November 23rd. Just bring
your nonperishable food item to the November General Membership meeting or
drop it off at the LNA office (3537 Nicollet Avenue) and we’ll deliver all
of the items to the Food Shelf on the 24th. The Sabathani Food Shelf serves
the Lyndale Neighborhood, so you’ll know your donation is going to help your
fellow community members.
Restorative Justice Community Action Orientation
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Lyndale Neighborhood Building
3537 Nicollet Ave.
Restorative Justice Community Action gives community members a voice in the
justice process. Using trained facilitators, Restorative Justice Community
Action brings community members and people who have committed offenses in
Minneapolis neighborhoods together in small group meetings to decide how to
make amends in the community. All participants have a voice in the process
and the outcome.
Childcare available, please contact Sarah at 612-824-9402 ext. 12 or
sarah at lyndale.org if interested.
For more information, contact Taryn Runck, Community Coordinator, at (612)
746-0784 or trunck at rjca-inc.org
Lyndale Neighborhood Business Association Meeting
Thursday, November 19th
12:00 to 1:00 pm
Champions Banquet Room
Come meet Meg Tuthill, your council member elect for the 10th Ward. At the
meeting we’ll be having an open discussion with Meg about issues impacting
business in the Ward. The featured business will be Chris Dixon who is the
Community Attorney for the 5th Precinct. He’ll be talking about his work
here in the precinct.
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. There 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.
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.
Tours are being held on:
Tuesday, Nov. 17, and 24 at 9:00 AM
Thursday, Nov.19 at 10:00 AM.
Please come and visit, have a tour and have your questions and concerns
answered. If you are unable to come at the stated times, please call the
school at 612-668-4000, and a tour can be arranged for you.
La Posada!
Sunday, December 13th
3:30 to 7:00 pm.
Lyndale will celebrate La Posada on Sunday, December 13th in 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.
We are meeting now to plan this magnificent event.
Before serving food we’ll sing the traditional La Posada song together to
ask to enter. We will serve traditional foods such as Tamales, prepared by
community members, rice, beans, buñuelos, and beef franks for kids. Hosmer
Music Series partners with us to present Mexico Lindo folklorico dancers
again this year Santa Claus will be there ready to meet the kids and for
photos. We will also have games and art activities for the children.
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 many volunteer
opportunities. For more information, contact Sarah at 612-824-9402 ext. 12
or sarah at lyndale.org
Farewell RINA! / Lyndale Program Manager Meet and Greet
Thursday December 3rd from 6:00 – 7:30PM
Banquet Room, Zion Lutheran Church, 128 W 33rd Street
Snacks and drinks will be available
After six years Rina Rossi is leaving the Youth Farm and Market Project as
the program manager for the Lyndale Neighborhood. On December 3rd Youth
Farm is holding a farewell party for Rina and providing a chance for
everyone to meet the new Lyndale Program Manager.
Small Business Crime Prevention Workshop
Crime affects small businesses. Of the crimes that can occur, robbery is
one that can take a large emotional and financial toll on the owner and
employees.
Crime Prevention Specialists from 3rd and 5th Precincts in the Minneapolis
Police Department would like to invite all small business owners in south
Minneapolis to a robbery prevention meeting.
Date: Monday, November 23, 2009
Time: 6:30-8pm
Location: St Joan of Arc Church
4537 3rd Av S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
For more information, contact:
Sue Roethele
Crime Prevention Specialist, 3rd Pct. Sector 3
612-673-2839
Sue.Roethele at ci.minneapolis.mn.us
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, November 21st - Z Mistry: Stories and Music of India
- Saturday, November 28th – Cleopatrix celebrates Jimi Hendrix’s
Birthday
- Saturday, December 5th – Cajun & Country with the Texas Playboys
- Saturday, December 12th – Fatchance Jug Band
Armatage Montessori Information Open Houses
Come learn about our free public magnet school and the Montessori method of
teaching at one of our Information Open Houses on Dec. 1 or Jan. 14 from 6-8
PM. Childcare and pizza provided!
Armatage Montessori is located at 2501 West 56th Street, MPL S, MN 55410.
Also visit us at www.armatagempls.k12.mn.us or our new growing site at
www.armatagemontessori.org. Individual tours can be set up by calling
school at 612.668.3180.
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
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, December 2nd (Note new date and time)
6:30 to 8:00 pm at the LNA Office (3537 Nicollet)
The H, P, & D Committee will be working on development guidelines to help
guide future development in the neighborhood. The Committee will also be
talking about what it wants to work on during the coming year. 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, December 1st
6:00 to 8:00 pm location TBD
The Environment Committee will be having its annual Holiday Party and
talking about what it wants to work in during the coming year.
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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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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