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MARCY‐HOLMES NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION's
Items of Interest • August 2014
WELCOME TO OUR NEW
FORMAT!
500 8th Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612.623.7633
Executive Director
Melissa Bean
office@marcy‐holmes.org
Communications
Chris Lautenschlager
Hello Everyone! This is our first effort at updating the
format of our monthly Items of Interest for Marcy‐
Holmes. Undoubtedly, there may be a few technical, or
even aesthetic glitches in this first edition, so please
forgive us in advance. Despite the amount of in‐house
testing we've conducted, there can and will inevitably
be a few formatting issues that might escape us.
We hope you enjoy this first edition, and find it even
more useful than the document you've received from
Marcy‐Holmes for some time.
Feel free to send any feedback to Chris Lautenschlager
at staff@marcy‐holmes.org.
staff@marcy‐holmes.org
HEADLINES
Marcy-Holmes National Night Out
Find Us
Online! Now
on Twitter!
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Website
MHNA
Membership
You can join the MarcyHolmes Neighborhood
Association or renew
your membership
online! For details, go
to http://marcyholmes.org/getinvolved/membership
Our General
Membership Meetings
meet quarterly on the
3rd Tuesday in January,
April, June, and
October.
Upcoming
Meetings
Land Use Committee
AND Dinkytown
Transportation Forum
Tues August 12, 2014
Varsity Theater
5‐8 pm
Where: 500 block of 7th Ave SE
When: Tues August 5, 2014 • 6‐8 pm
Join us for a night of fun, food, CAKE!, music, games,
prizes and community building at Marcy‐Holmes'
National Night Out gathering!
A big thank you goes out to the donors to our event:
Burrito Loco • CenturyLink • Dinkytown Wine & Spirits •
Insomnia Cookies • Lunds • Mattie’s • MN Twins • Pracna
• Shuang Cheng • Surdyk’s • Tuggs • Vic’s • Way Better
Snacks • Whole Foods • Wilde Roast Café
Dinkytown Transportation Forum: The Future
of Getting Around in Dinkytown
MHNA Board Meeting
Tues August 19, 2014
University Lutheran
Church of Hope
6 pm
Upcoming
Events
Nicollet Island Concerts
• August 4 Nordic Surf
• August 11 Bossa Jazz
Band
• August 18 Standing
Waves
• August 25 Chico Chavez
World Musical Band
Father Hennepin Bluffs
Park Music + Movies
• August 5 Charity Huot
and the Summit Hill Band
/ MN Made Short Films
• August 12 War Poets /
Old Man
• August 19 The Funky
United / Viewer’s Choice
• August 26 Hippo Campus
/ Not Listed
Volunteer
Opportunities
If you are ready to learn how
you can help a child improve
his or her reading skills,
please RSVP to the Weds
August 6 information session
in St. Paul. Contact Jamie at
612‐708‐5651 or email
experiencecorps@voamn.org
‐ by Mon August 4, 2014.
Where: Varsity Theater
When: Tues August 12, 2014 • 5­8 pm Join us August 12 at the Varsity to see how the recently
approved neighborhood master plan is being put into
action in Dinkytown.
5­6 pm Happy Hour with free drinks and food
6­7 pm Forum Presentation
7­8 pm Community discussion on presentation topics
Marcy-Holmes Master Plan
The Marcy Holmes Neighborhood Master Plan and the
accompanying Dinkytown Business District Plan were
reviewed by the Planning Commission with a public
hearing at their meeting July 14, 2014. The Planning
Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the
City Council approve the plans. No amendments were
added. The meeting’s agenda, materials, and a record
of the action can be found on the Planning Commission
website. The plans will now proceed to the City
Council’s Zoning and Planning Committee.
Where: City Hall, Room 317
When: Thurs August 7, 2014 9:30 AM
Marcy-Holmes T-Shirts for Sale!
Marcy‐Holmes t‐shirts Available now at the MHNA Office!
The $18 shirts are high quality and Made in USA!
CREATIVE PLACES, GREENSPACES, & TOURS
Marcy-Holmes “Box Fresh” Utility Wraps
The Marcy‐Holmes Neighborhood Association (MHNA) has commissioned six local artists
to create original artwork to cover utility boxes throughout Marcy‐Holmes—three are
situated east of 35W, the remaining half are found to the west. Installed at the end of
July, this project adds public art to historic Marcy‐Holmes, enlivening the streetscape
and featuring artwork by people associated with the neighborhood. “I think this is a
really exciting new development for the neighborhood,” said Ben Heywood, Executive
Director of The Soap Factory, an art space in Marcy‐Holmes and one of the managers of
the project. “Marcy‐Holmes is Minneapolis’ oldest neighborhood with a rich and varied
history of support of the arts”. The MHNA and the Soap Factory, sponsored the project.
There will be a walking tour of the utility boxes on Wednesday August 13th at 6:30 pm.
We will be meeting at Central Ave & University Ave and will be concluding in Dinkytown.
Activities at the Soap Factory
Soap Factory, 514 Second Street SE
What: Common Room: The Trespass Tour
When: Wed, August 6, 6:30 pm
In this tour, we will be engaging in a conversation about the array of boundaries, both
explicit and implicit, that exists in our lives, exploring its meaning and the tension that
arises when we cross those boundaries, whether unintended, by invitation or with
trickster‐ish intention. Join us in the conversation as we bicycle together to explore
these boundaries and trespasses. Transportation: your bicycle. Common Room is a
summer series of tours by Andy Sturdevant and Sergio Vucci, now in its seventh season.
All tours begin outside the main entrance to The Soap Factory on Second Street SE. Get
your tickets: http://www.tempotickets.com/tempotickets/site/pages/event.php?
e=3586&c=95.
MHNA Office Shout Out!
Goes to First Congregational Church and board member Larry Prinds! They have
transformed our corner at 8th Ave SE & 5th St SE with new flower gardens on the
boulevards and large veggie plots in front of the church. Consider the possibilities for
your own corner‐ stop by and take a look.
Historic Main Street Tour
When: Sun August 10, 1 pm
Stroll through Minneapolis’ oldest neighborhood with a Mill City Museum guide, and
learn about the rich past and exciting future of historic Main Street. The tour will
highlight life in the village of St. Anthony, changes along Main Street throughout the
years, and such landmarks as the 1855 Upton Block, 1858 Martin and Morrison Building,
Our Lady of Lourdes Church, the Pillsbury A Mill and the Chalybeate Mineral Springs. This
tour begins and ends at Pracna Restaurant, 117 Main Street S.E. The tour includes one
mile of moderately paced walking on uneven surfaces. Please call ahead to make
arrangements for guests with limited mobility. Tours include admission to Mill City
Museum and are held rain or shine. For more information
visit http://www.millcitymuseum.org/tours. Fee: $14 adults, $12 seniors and college
students, $10 children ages 6‐17 and MNHS members. Includes museum admission.
Reservations required; call 612‐341‐7555.
RIVERFRONT ACTIVITIES
Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park Master Plan
What: Community Advisory Committee meeting #11
Where: MPRB Board Room ‐ 2117 West River Rd North
When: Tues August 26, 2014, 6‐7:45 pm
In 2013, the Park Board formally began an effort to update the master plan for the
Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park. This process includes extensive community
engagement and stakeholder outreach, public meetings, and inter‐agency coordination.
The plan update will include recommendations for parks development, improved access
to parks and to the river, cultural resource interpretation, environmental stewardship,
programming and events, operations and maintenance strategies, priorities, phasing
and implementation strategies.
Ówamni: Falling Water Festival
Where: Father Hennepin Bluffs Park
When: Sat August 2nd, 2 pm until dark
This new one day free event celebrates indigenous Minnesota culture with music, art,
food, a movie under the stars and more.
Music ‐ Ówamni will celebrate indigenous voices, connecting both locally and nationally
through music featuring Chase Manhattan, Tall Paul, Bluedog, Wade Fernandez, Scatter
Their Own, and Keith Secola.
Art ‐ An arts fair area focused on American Indian contemporary traditional and fine arts
will showcase the talents of Anishinaabe, Hochunk, and Dakota visual artists.
Twin Cities Polish Festival
Where: Historic Main Street
When: Fri Aug 8 (5‐10 pm), Sat Aug 9 (10 am‐10 pm), Sun Aug 9 (11 am‐5 pm)
The Twin Cities Polish Festival is a non‐profit organization created to bring a world‐class
celebration of Polish culture and heritage to the Twin Cities. It will immerse
Minnesotans and visitors in “all things Polish,” presenting a kaleidoscope of unique
cultural and educational displays, food and top‐notch entertainment. For more
information: http://www.tcpolishfestival.org.
A CLEANER, SAFER NEIGHBORHOOD
Student and Resident Free Store Returns for Second Year
The Pack & Give Back Student Free Store will be held at the University of Minnesota
ReUse Program warehouse once again this year. The free store is open to UMN students
and residents of participating neighborhoods. Students and residents of Marcy‐Holmes,
Como, Prospect Park, and Cedar‐Riverside can drop off donations at the warehouse from
June 1st to August 24th , Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. Then, on August 25th, we will
open a free store for all U of M students to shop at before the start of the semester.
Neighborhood residents may use the free store from August 31st to September 6th,
having made a donation prior.
The Pack & Give Back student free store dates are:
Jun 1 – Aug 28: Students and residents of Marcy‐Holmes, Como, Prospect Park and
Cedar neighborhoods can drop off acceptable items at the UMN ReUse
Program warehouse. See Pack & Give Back website for list of acceptable items.
Aug 25 – Aug 28: Free store opens for students only at UMN ReUse Program Warehouse.
Must have valid UMN ID to shop.
CLOSED AUGUST 29 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1
Sept 2 – Sept 6 Free store open to residents of the four neighborhoods, with proof of
prior donation, and to students.
Neighborhood Liaison Program Survey
The University of Minnesota’s Office for Student and Community Relations (SCR) would
appreciate your help evaluating the impact of the Neighborhood Liaison Program. To
help us learn more about Southeast Minneapolis community living and to improve our
programs and reach, you are invited to take a brief, 8‐12 minute survey. Individuals who
live or work in the area are welcome to participate.
As a token of our appreciation for your participation, you may choose to be entered in a
drawing for a gift card to a local Southeast Minneapolis restaurant. To be eligible for the
gift card drawing, please complete the survey by August 18.
Follow this link to the Survey: http://z.umn.edu/scrnlp
BICYCLING & WALKING
Dinkytown Greenway Phase 3 NOW OPEN
The Grand Opening of Phase 3 for the Dinkytown Greenway took place on Sunday July
20 at Bluff Street Park! Council Members Jacob Frey and Cam Gordon led bike rides
from Gateway Park and TCF Bank Stadium, respectively, to meet up at the Bluff Street
Park for an opening ceremony and ribbon cutting.
LIBRARY NEWS & EVENTS
Master Gardener: Edible Landscapes
When: Sat August 2, 2:30–4 pm
Learn the how‐tos of edible landscaping. Fruits, vegetables, berries and edible flowers
can easily become a part of your home landscape design.
Learn Together: Bird-A-Wocky
When: Thurs August 7, 2–3 pm
Registration required, begins Jul 10. Register online or call 612‐543‐6725.
All ages. What makes a bird a bird? Flock to this fun event to learn how birds fly, how
they feed their young and defend themselves.
Friends Meeting
When: Thurs August 14, 5:30–7:30 pm
Join fellow library enthusiasts to hear what's happening at Hennepin County Library.
Help support your local library by planning and volunteering at book sales, programs,
and special events. The Friends look forward to meeting you. General membership
meeting.
Art for Life: Découpage Glass Vases
When: Tues September 16, 10:30 am–noon
Registration required, begins Aug 19. Register online or call 612‐543‐6725. For adults 55+.
Sometimes called “paper stained glass,” this technique uses papers, glaze and a variety
of beautiful glass vases to create a piece of art that will match your décor and
personality. Materials provided.
Used Book Sale
When: Sat September 20, 9 am–4 pm
Bargain hunters and book lovers take note: the Friends of the Library will hold a sale of
hundreds of adult and children's fiction and nonfiction books in hardcover and
paperback. Most books are withdrawn from the Hennepin County Library system or
donated by the public. Funds raised will benefit the library. Book donations accepted at
the library beginning Sept. 1.
OTHER NEWS
Little Library
A new Free Little Library will be installed at Marcy Open School, 415 4th Avenue SE on
August 21st around 10:30 am. The Library is sponsored by Schwegman, Lundberg &
Woessner, attorneys and their employees and MHNA member Carol White. Thank you!
Mill City Market Newsletter
The Mill City Market has a newsletter that you can sign up for ­it's just across the Stone
Arch Bridge: For more information and to sign up for the market’s email
newsletter: http://millcityfarmersmarket.org/.
University Ave/4th St SE ramp to NB
I-35W closing August 6-27
The University Avenue/4th Street ramp will close as crews continue constructing a new
northbound auxiliary lane on I‐35W from University Avenue to the Johnson Street exit.
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