Neighborhood News

COMMUNITY MEETINGS ON PARK PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS

2009-10-20T15:41:00.001-05:00

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board will host two community meetings to discuss programs and services for residents

who visit parks in the University/Southeast Community. The meetings will be held on:

Thursday – October 22, 2009 @ 6:30 pm

Luxton Community Center

112 Williams Avenue SE

Minneapolis, MN 55414

Tuesday – October 27, 2009 @ 6:30 pm

Van Cleve Community Center

901 15^th Avenue SE

Minneapolis, MN 55412

For more information on this meeting, please contact Emily Ero-Phillips at 612-230-6468 or eero-phillips@minneapolisparks.org.

City Council Candidate Debate

2009-10-13T10:31:00.004-05:00

There is a debate scheduled for this week (Thursday) evening October 15th, 2009 right here on the U of M Campus between candidates that are running for city council (WARD 2) seat. This debate takes place at Murphy Hall, Rm 130. Questions will be asked by the editors of the MN Daily Newspaper and the moderator is Professor Larry Jacobs of the Hubert Humphrey Institute. The debate begins at 7:00 pm but the room/hall will be open to visitors/guests at least an hour prior. For more detailed info, click on this link: http://d.yimg.com/kq/groups/15228896/9046536/name/Ward2Debate.doc

MOSTLY WEAVING SALE

2009-09-25T20:10:00.003-05:00

Don't forget to come to the 37th Annual Mostly Weaving Sale
Saturday, October 10th 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday, October 11th 1 pm - 4 pm 27 Melbourne Ave. SE A Prospect Park tradition! You can't say you live in Prospect Park if you've never been to the Mostly Weaving Sale. Something unique to this unique neighborhood. Check out the art at 27 Melbourne, in itself a unique place.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR AT LUXTON SATURDAY

2009-09-25T20:06:00.001-05:00

Saturday Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Luxton Park, 112 Williams Ave. S.E.

While you are there . . . check out the front bulletin board. It's about the HISTORY OF GEORGE E. LUXTON AND LUXTON PARK

PPUMC DINNER AND AUCTION SEPT. 26

2009-09-25T19:59:00.000-05:00

Prospect Park United Methodist Church (across from Pratt School at 22 Orlin) will have a DINNER AND AUCTION, Sat., September 26th starting with appetizers and a scavenger hunt for kids of all ages and the silent auction items at 5:30 p.m.. An Italian dinner buffet will begin at 6:00 and the live auction at 7:00. Enjoy community! Enjoy fantastic food and a scrumptious dessert bar (additional charge)! Enjoy good buys! Dinner is $10-Adults, $5 - Kids, $20 - Family.

PPERRIA Meeting Date Changed

2009-09-14T21:02:00.002-05:00

The next PPERRIA Board and Membership Meeting will be held on Monday, September 21. This is a change - the date originally scheduled conflicts with Yom Kippur. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. The meeting will start at 7:00 pm at the Prospect Park United Methodist Church as usual. Come early for refreshments and conversation with your neighbors from 6:30 to 7:00!

Fall Cleanup: Saturday September 26.

2009-09-10T18:05:00.002-05:00

Meet for breakfast at 8:30 Saturday morning at the Kilton’s house, 1933 East River Parkway We’ll pick up: tires, concrete, metal and brush. (The brush need not be bundled.) With enough helpers, we’ll finish by noon. Get your exercise outdoors and make new friends of good neighbors. Contact Tom Kilton at tom@tomkilton.com, or call 339-3064

Pratt Open House

2009-08-26T13:42:00.001-05:00

Pratt School is gearing up for another great year. School begins September 1, but kids and parents can meet their teachers at an Open House on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. In addition to returning and incoming students, all community members and prospective families are invited. Anne Wade Principal

NEIGHBORHOOD CRAFT BOUTIQUE & SOCIAL

2009-08-20T10:16:00.001-05:00

Celebrate Summer Craft Boutique & Social Sunday, August 23rd, 1-4 pm 44 Clarence Ave. SE - Home of Debbie Schnur and Darin Warling Stop, shop, and chat with friends and neighbors! There will be refreshments and prize drawings. Bring a friend and receive a special gift. Six vendors for your shopping pleasure: - Marcy Carlson - Midalenka Designs Hand-crafted greeting cards, themed wine charms, beaded serving pieces and hostess sets, and embellished glassware - Ken Chin-Purcell - Bungalow Pottery Hand-thrown and fired ceramics for kitchen and table - Julie Jacky - Julie Jacky Jewelry Collection of fun and stylish gorgeous hand-crafted beaded jewelry and bookmarks - Barbara Mangold - ete Handbags Design-your-own, custom-made handbags in a myriad of shapes, styles, and sizes - Debbie Schnur - Creative Memories Tools and albums to organize and display your photos and celebrate your memories - Hannah Warling and Lia Chin-Purcell - Crafty Girls Artistic drawings, paintings, photography, and other eclectic creations

Pratt Boot Sale and Breakfast Saturday, September 12

2009-08-14T11:51:00.003-05:00

The Pratt School and Community Center Boot (rummage) Sale is set for Saturday, Sept. 12 from 8:30 am to noon in the Pratt School parking lot. Cost is $10 per space. Breakfast will be served from 8:30 am to 11:30 am inside Pratt. Pratt School is at located at 66 Malcolm Avenue S.E. For more information, call 612 668-1122. Come enjoy chatting with your neighbors. Recycle your excess. Support Pratt School!

Franklin Avenue / East River Parkway

2009-08-11T14:54:00.003-05:00

You are invited to an . . . Open House Recommended Approach for the Franklin Avenue / East River Parkway Intersection Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:30 to 8:30 pm St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church 1500 Franklin Avenue SE Open House sponsored by Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis

Home Grown Talent Show

2009-08-10T17:27:00.003-05:00

Join us to hear our very own talented local musicians! Strings, vocals, horns, and piano in styles from classical to folk to jazz. 7:30 pm on Tuesday, August 11 Pratt Amphitheater (If it rains we'll go into the Methodist Church across the street.) There will also be 3 sing along tunes - so bring your voice!

University Alliance Workshop - August 15

2009-07-22T16:03:00.000-05:00

Who will live, work, and create in the campus area community twenty years from now? What are the implications of population and employment trends for the future of the 5 neighborhoods surrounding the University of MN?

What would it mean for the University District to be a "sustainable community"? What are communities around the globe doing to become sustainable?

The University District Alliance invites you to a thought and action-provoking workshop:

Saturday, August 15

8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Ralph Rapson Hall, 89 Church Street SE, Minneapolis, on the East Bank Campus

RSVP by August 7th to Carolyn Manthei-Lund at manth002@umn.edu. A complimentary lunch will be provided for those who reserve their space at the workshop.

Joining us for the workshop are:

--Tom Fisher, Dean of the U of M College of Design and author

--Hazel Reinhardt, consultant and former State Demographer

--Mary Bujold of Maxfield Research, housing market analyst

--John Carmody, Director of the Center for Sustainable Building Research and U of M faculty member

--Ed Goetz, Director, Center for Urban and Regional Affairs

--Janis Lane-Ewart, General Manager, KFAI Radio

--Ignacio San Martin, Director of the Metropolitan Design Center and faculty member in the College of Design

--along with neighbors, students, business and property owners, real estate developers, and others who care about the future of the University District.

View a campus map, parking, and other transportation options here: http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/maps/RapsonH/index.html

The campus is well served by Metro Transit buses. If you must drive, there will be a fee for parking. Parking rates are generally lower at the 4th Street ramp and the Washington Avenue ramp, than at the Church Street garage.

RSVP by August 7th to Carolyn Manthei-Lund at manth002@umn.edu. Your response also ensures that we are able to reach you with any updates or parking advisories before the date of the workshop.

The Alliance is a partnership of the University District, which comprises the city of Minneapolis, the University's Minneapolis campus and neighborhood, and the neighborhoods of Marcy-Holmes, Prospect Park, Southeast Como, and West Bank/ Cedar- Riverside. It is dedicated to promoting and achieving a shared vision of the University District as an outstanding sustainable urban community and a premier place to live, learn, work, do business, and visit.

Find information about living in the University District at www.livenearyourwork.net; and about the University District Alliance at www.community.umn.edu/alliance.

____________

Jan Morlock

Director, Community Relations for the Twin Cities Campus

Room 3 Morrill Hall

100 Church Street SE

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455

Vox: (612) 624-8318

Fax: (612) 624-6369

University of Minnesota

Driven to Discover

Community Concert on Tuesday, July 14

2009-07-07T12:54:00.001-05:00

Outdoor concert series at the Pratt amphitheater: The Eddies, men's a cappella (and acoustic guitar, occasional accordian, a little mandola) group will perform on Tuesday, July 14 at 7:30 pm. Bring a chair if you like. The concert is free. Rain venue: Prospect Park United Methodist Church

OPENEYE PUPPET THEATRE IN PROSPECT PARK JULY 12

2009-07-02T10:53:00.000-05:00

It's our pleasure to announce that the OpenEye Puppet Theatre will do one of their Driveway Performances at our house - 204 Cecil Street - on Sunday, 12 July @ 2 pm. Parents w/children are especially welcome but the whole neighborhood is invited.

William Eddins

GARDEN WALK & PLANT SALE SATURDAY, JUNE 20

2009-06-19T10:50:00.002-05:00

The 12th annual Garden Walk & Plant Sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2009 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. We will again be having a Plant Sale at Pratt Elementary School.

The Garden Walk is free. You will be able to tour around 20 local gardens that cover a variety of garden types: perennial and annual, vegetable and flower, shade and sun. Besides viewing fronts of yards, you may be invited to view waterfalls and ponds in some backyards!

Expect to see innovative use of space and growing conditions, especially shade (which Prospect Park has in abundance).

The Plant Sale will be located outside Pratt Elementary School (66 SE Malcolm Ave.), two blocks south of SE University Ave. on Malcolm. This Plant Sale is a fund raiser for the programs that the Garden Club supports such as: Programs for buckthorn removal and Pratt Elementary School.

Prospect Park is located west of Hwy 280 along SE University Avenue or along SE Franklin Avenue, with a landmark of the Witch's Hat Water Tower as part of the neighborhood.

Pick up a map on the day of the Garden Walk at Schneider Drug (3400 SE University Ave.), Cupcake (3338 SE University Ave.), or Overflow on SE University Ave or Signature Cafe (130 SE Warwick St.) or Pratt Elementary School. Please tell all your friends. See you Saturday, June 20 10 am - 3 pm, rain or shine!

PROSPECT PARK OVALS AND TRIANGLES

2009-06-19T10:47:00.001-05:00

The City of Minneapolis is proposing to remove or modify the landscaped triangles at the intersections of Clarence and University, and Malcolm and University, for the Central Corridor Light Rail Project. PPERRIA (Prospect Park East River Road Improvement Association) must take a neighborhood position on this matter at its June meeting. City, metro, and state officials, as well as residents will address the issues. Join us and participate in framing the PPERRIA position. Monday June 22, 2009 Prospect Park United Methodist Church 22 Orlin Ave. S.E. (Corner of Malcolm & Orlin Aves. S.E.) 7:00 p.m.

OUTDOOR MOVIE AT LUXTON PARK

2009-06-06T15:23:00.002-05:00

Hello all. I have the pleasure to announce the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (Luxton Park) will be having a movie in the park on Monday, June 22^nd. It will take place in the football/soccer field at dusk. What movie you ask? Kung Fu Panda that is! Please come out, bring your family and enjoy this event at Luxton Park, as this is your community park! Any questions please call or email me.

Kale R. Severson, Recreation Coordinator

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

Luxton Community Center

112 Williams Ave. SE

Minneapolis, MN 55414

Phone: 612-370-4925

Fax: 612-378-0784

Email: kseverson@minneapolisparks.org

http://www.minneapolisparks.org

Prospect Park History: The Tower & More

2009-05-02T11:44:00.002-05:00

Whether you live here or enjoy taking classes here, join us to learn more about this historic neighborhood.

Wednesdays, May 6 & 13 7:00 - 9:00 pm Pratt School, 2nd Floor Hallway 66 Malcolm Avenue SE

A panel of co-authors of the book "Under the Witches Hat: A Prospect Park East River Road History" will share the history and stories of the Prospect Park neighborhood. Come and learn about the geology, zoning and development, architecture, and people of the area. This class is free and open to the public, but please call 612-668-1100 to let us know if you plan to attend. Session 1 - Wednesday, May 6, 7:00 - 9:00 pm Geology of the area, "The Beginning": What we started with - Karen Murdock, Geographer/Teacher Developent and evolution of the neighborhood - Mary Alice Kopf, Home Restoration/Sales Architecture: The local built environment - Robert Roscoe, Architect/Artist Zoning: How the space is shared - Florence Littman, Zoning/Planning Session 2 - Wednesday, May 13, 7:00 - 9:00 pm The people - Betts Zerby, Author/Editor Creating a community and school - Susan LArson-FLeming, Archivist/Historian The Water Tower: preservation and current efforts to create a historic district - Joe Ring, Organizer/Proposer

BENEFIT CONCERT FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

2009-05-01T18:49:00.000-05:00

Sunday, May 3, 3:00 pm at St. Frances Cabrini Church. Guitar and the Wind Duo: Kevin Carlson (guitar) and Peggy Doerrie (flute) along with the Cabrini Flute Choir will present an afternoon of music as a benefit concert to raise funds for this year’s Habitat for Humanity building project. Free will offering. Music will include Brazilian tango/choro music by Piazolla and Machado for flute and guitar. Flute Choir will present Gaelic Offering and Selections from Sound of Music. St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church 1500 Franklin Avenue SE, Mpls, MN 55414 www.cabrinimn.org 612-339-3023

The Great Gilly Hopkins: The Musical

2009-05-01T15:52:00.000-05:00

Youth Performance Company wants to invite our Prospect Park neighbors to come and join us for our upcoming production of "The Great Gilly Hopkins: The Musical." Just mention the code “Witch’s Hat” when you call to reserve your tickets to any of the dates listed below, and enjoy ONE FREE TICKET for every ticket you purchase to any of our weekend performances! Saturday, May 2nd @ 7:30pm Sunday, May 3rd @ 7:30pm Friday, May 8th @ 7:30pm Saturday, May 9th @ 7:30pm Sunday, May 10th @ 2:00pm Friday, May 15th @ 7:30pm Saturday, May 16th @ 7:30pm Sunday, May 17th @ 2:00pm Call 612.623.9080 to reserve your 2-for-1 tickets now! www.youthperformanceco.com <http://www.youthperformanceco.com>

Car Wash

2009-05-01T15:51:00.001-05:00

Great River School students will have a fund-raising car wash on Sat. May 2, 11:00-3:00 at Dave's Southeast Auto (corner Franklin Ave., 27th Ave. S.E., and East River Road.) The students (several of them live in Prospect Park) are raising money for a trip to Chicago. Suggested donation $5.00. Rain date May 9th.

Central Corridor LRT Station Art Concept Unveiling

2009-04-30T19:24:00.002-05:00

This open house style meeting will unveil the station art concept the artist created based on input from community visioning sessions held in March. The open house will provide an opportunity for you to speak directly with the artist to give your feedback. Stop in for a few minutes to see the concept or stay to discuss ideas with community members and the artist. Stadium Village Station, 29th Avenue Station and Westgate Station Monday, May 18th 4:00 - 7:00 pm The Textile Center 3000 University Avenue SE Minneapolis For more information contact Jessica Hill at jessica.hill@metc.state.mn.us or (651) 602-1840

Pops and Pie

2009-04-28T18:54:00.000-05:00

PIE SMORGASBORD, plant sale, and talent show are all a part of the fund raiser at Prospect Park United Methodist Church at 22 Orlin Ave. SE this Saturday, May 2nd at 7:00 pm. Come for the pops, the pie, the plants, or just come for fun! Price $6/adult, $3/children.

Prospect Park Community Choir Spring Concert

2009-04-11T10:48:00.005-05:00

Come and hear the 45 member mixed choir, directed by Curt Oliver. Sunday, April 26 2009, 3:00 pm at the Prospect Park United Methodist Church, corner of Malcolm and Orlin Avenues SE. Thank You for the Music!