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Items of Interest • April 2017
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ITEMS OF INTEREST | APRIL 2017

Attend the next MHNA General Membership meeting on Tuesday, April 18th to learn about possible changes to University Ave SE and 4th St SE.

IMAGE: City of Minneapolis

Upcoming Meetings in
Marcy-Holmes

General Membership
Tues, April 18, 6:30 pm
Pillsbury A-Mill
315 Main Street SE

Board of Directors
Tues, April 18, 7:45 pm
Pillsbury A-Mill
315 Main Street SE

Creative Places - Agenda
Mon, April 3, 6:30 pm
"Telephone Building"
201 6th Street SE #220

Environment
***NOTE LOCATION CHANGE***
April 6, 6:30 pm
University Lutheran Church of Hope
601 13th Ave SE

Land Use & Development
***NOTE DATE & LOCATION CHANGE***
Tues, April 11, 6 pm
First Congregational Church
500 8th Ave SE

Transportation
Date & Location TBD

Save the Dates!

Marcy Plant Sale
Fri, May 12 - Sat, May 13
Marcy Open School

Community-Wide Meetings & Events

6th Annual Community Connections Conference
Sat, April 1, 2017, 8 am - 3 pm
MPLS Convention Center

SE Library Semi-Annual Used Book Sale
Sat, April 1, 9 am to 4 pm
Southeast Library | 1222 4th Street SE
***More April 2017 events found HERE***

Landlubber, an exhibit by Bruce Tapola
thru April 8
Midway Contemporary Art
527 2nd Avenue SE

Mpls/St. Paul International Film Festival
April 13-29, 2017
St. Anthony Main | 115 Main St SE

Here Comes Jesus: A Video Series
Sat, April 15, 7:30 pm
Soap Factory | 514 2nd Street SE

Earth Day 2017
Sat, April 22, 9:30 - noon
Father Hennepin Park

16th Annual Marcy Arts Gala
Sat, April 22, 6 - 10 pm
Machine Shop | 300 2nd St SE

Southeast Seniors: Taste of Southeast!
Sat, April 28, Noon - 3pm
St. Frances Cabrini, 1500 Franklin Ave SE
Have you checked out our Marcy-Holmes calendar found on our home page at www.marcy-holmes.org? You can easily keep track of our committee and membership meetings, public hearings, and other big events that have an impact on the residents and businesses of the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood!

WE NEED YOU: Adopt a 5th Street Bump Garden!

We will be purchasing plants soon, but we need a few more volunteers to adopt a bump garden along 5th Street SE!

What's involved?
Once you commit to care for a bump garden through the season (watering, weeding, deadheading), Marcy-Holmes will order and purchase plants for you! For more information, contact Chris at the office: chris@marcy-holmes.org or 612.623.7633.

Mpls Community Connections Conference

6th Annual Community Connections Conference 
Minneapolis Convention Center, 8 am - 3 pm Saturday, April 1 

All are welcome to make their voices heard; participate in interactive sessions, and robust learning and exhibits.

Please attend our next General Membership Meeting at the Pillbury A-Mill

Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Pillsbury A-Mill | 315 Main Street SE

 

General Membership Meeting: 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Board of Directors Meeting: 7:45 - 9 pm


Preliminary agenda includes a presentation by Minneapolis Public Works about the future of University Avenue SE and 4th Street SE: Will there be a protected bike lane on both of them? On one of them? How will any changes affect the neighborhood?

We have also invited Inspector Todd Loining of the Minneapolis Police Department's 2nd Precinct. Inspector Loining with discuss current issues in Marcy-Holmes and address any questions you may have.

Enter the Pillsbury A-Mill along Main Street SE, on the right side of the building. There is metered parking on Main Street SE and nearby 3rd Avenue SE.
MHNA meetings are open to the public and handicap accessible. If you need any special accommodation or ADA related accommodation (sign language interpreter for example) contact the MHNA office 5 business days in advance of the meeting.
Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association
612.623.7633 | chris@marcy-holmes.org

Southeast Library: Spring Used Book Sale

Southeast Library | 1222 4th Street SE
Saturday, April 1, 9 am - 4 pm
All funds from the sale will benefit the Southeast Library
  • A bag sale will take place between 3 - 4 pm!
  • Sale purchases can be made by cash or check (with photo ID) — credit and debit card cannot be accepted
  • There are discounts for volume purchases—the more you purchase, the more you save.
  • Most books will be priced $2 for hardcovers and $1 for paperback
  • All sale items were either withdrawn from the Hennepin County Library System or donated by the public
  • The library accepts book donations that are in gently-used condition
Interested in volunteering? Please contact the Southeast Library!

SE Library will be closed from the first quarter 2018 to the first quarter 2019 for renovation!


Please fill out a survey about your current use of the library and what improvement you would like to see!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SELibrary
St. Anthony Main Theatre | 115 Main Street SE
Browse this year's slate of 350+ films and events today.
Click to browse the full lineup!
Our annual Earth Day Marcy-Holmes River Clean-Up happens on Saturday, April 22, from 9:30 am to Noon!

And we need You to volunteer! Meet at 6th Avenue SE and Main Street SE; look for our MHNA Banner. We will provide bags, maps, and refreshments. 

Looking to give back to your community? Join us for Earth Day on Saturday, April 22 9:30-noon. Learn more at www.minneapolisearthday.com

We're looking for photos of life in Elwell (Turtle) Park!

Do you have any pictures of you, your neighbors, your kids or your dogs enjoying our unique artist-designed park on 6th Street SE? Send them to us (digital or hardcopy; we’ll scan as necessary) and help us capture the park’s history as we prepare to renovate it for the future.


0% INTEREST, HOME IMPROVEMENT LOANS STILL AVAILABLE!

Eligible properties under MHNA’s home improvement loan program include owner-occupied and non-owner occupied properties (no larger than 4 units); all properties must be located with the geographic boundaries of the Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood. Town homes and condominiums are not eligible.
 
Property owners can apply for loans ranging between $4000 and $20,000. The best news of all? Regardless of total amount, all loans have an Interest Rate of 0%! There are no income restrictions!
 
For more info or to request an application for the MHNA loan program, call our partner, the GMHC’s Housing Resource Center at 612.588.3033, or visit 
www.gmhchousing.org. Loan applications are processed on a first-come, first served basis. 
 
Add’l questions, http://tiny.cc/mh-loan or 612.623.7633 

The Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Donations are tax-deductible.

Links of Interest

Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition's 2017 Candidate Questionnaire 

Community Power City Council Questionnaire on Energy in Minneapolis

2017 Wedge Live Candidate Survey

UMN students struggle with leases from campus-area apartments
MN Daily • March 2, 2017

Small shops help make the Twin Cities vibrant, affordable and dynamic
Star Tribune • March 17, 2017

Park Board Restarting the Ecological System Plan
MPRB • March 17, 2017

UMN Greek Leaders, advocates say more could be done to tackle sexual assault
MN Daily • March 18, 2017

University liquor stores ready after historic Sunday sale ruling
MN Daily • March 21, 2017

Nice Ride Minnesota headed for Monday opening
Star Tribune • March 28, 2017

Builder of 40-story tower condo scores one court win, but judge still considering height issue
Star Tribune • March 30, 2017 

Art Exhibit at Southeast Library explores fluidity and movement
MN Daily • March 30, 2017

Opportunities

NE Meals on Wheels needs volunteer drivers throughout all of April! Please contact Eileen at nemealsonwheels@msn.com for more info and to sign up.

Hennepin County's Fix-It Clinic
Sat, April 8, 9 am - 1 pm
Plymouth Creek Center
14800 34th Ave N, Plymouth, MN

Spring Session of Pratt Community Education classes will begin April 15! Come join other lifelong learners at Pratt, 66 Malcolm Ave. For info or to register, click HERE!

Now Hiring: Apply for a citizen representation position available on one of our city's Boards & Commissions

 
Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association
500 8th Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612.623.7633
marcy-holmes.org

Chris Lautenschlager
Executive Director
chris@marcy-holmes.org
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