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Marcy-Holmes Monthly • April 2019


MARCY-HOLMES MONTHLY


APRIL 2019

Adopt-a-Street Clean Up 
Sunday, April 28, 2019
MHNA is the official adopter of University Avenue SE and 4th Street SE, from Central Avenue to 15th Avenue SE. Join MHNA and the UMN on Sunday, April 28 to clean up our neighborhood's main drags! Enjoy free coffee and other refreshments. Supplies provided by the City of Minneapolis! More event details will be distributed in the coming weeks!

UPCOMING MHNA MEETINGS

Marcy-Holmes Crime & Safety Meeting
Mon, April 1, 6:30 - 8 pm 
First Congregational | 500 8th Ave SE

Land Use & Development - Agenda
Tues, April 2, 6:30 - 8 pm
Univ Luth Church of Hope
601 13th Ave SE

Creative Placemaking 
***Note Special Date & Location***
Mon, April 8, 6:30 - 8 pm
Cuningham Group Office 
201 Main St SE #325

Urban Design & Infrastructure
Tues, Apr 10, 6:30 pm
Location TBD

General Membership Meeting
Tues, April 16, 6 pm
Pillsbury A Mill | 315 Main St SE

Board of Directors
Tues, April 16, 8 - 9 pm
Pillsbury A-Mill | 315 Main St SE

Father Hennepin Bluffs Care
Sat, April 20, 9 am - 12 pm
Father Hennepin Park
***Meet across from Pillsbury A Mill on Main St***

Earth Day Cleanup
Sat, April 20, 9:30 am - 12 pm
Father Hennepin Park | 420 Main St SE

Adopt-a-Street Cleanup
Sun, April 28, 1 - 3 pm

Natalie Coffee Hours
Multiple dates
April 5 | April 10 | April 18 | April 23
April 29 

OTHER MEETINGS & EVENTS

We Count Minnesota: A 2020 Census Kickoff Party
Mon, April 1, 10 - 11:30 am
State Capitol

Census 2020 Minneapolis Community Partners Kickoff
Mon, April 1, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Center for Changing Lives
2400 Park Ave S

Pillsbury A Mill Tour
Sat, April 13, 10:30 am - 12 pm
A Mill Artist Lofts | 415 Main St SE

Transportation Action Plan Workshop (East) 
Tues, April 16 , 4 - 6 pm
NE Rec Center | 1530 Johnson St NE

State of the City Address
Thurs, April 18, 10 am - 12 pm
Bio-Techne | 614 McKinley Pl NE

Marcy Arts Gala
Sat, Apr 27, 6 - 11 pm
Grain Belt Bottling House | 79 13th Ave NE

8th Annual Taste of Southeast 
Sat, May 4, Noon - 3 pm
St. Francis Cabrini Church | 1500 Franklin Ave SSE

Coffee w/ Council Member Fletcher
Multiple Dates - click link above

Doors Open Minneapolis
May 18-19
Multiple Locations

Twin Cities Food Tours
Multiple Dates

CRIME & SAFETY MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 1

Due to recent incidents that have occurred in our neighborhood, we have called a Crime & Safety meeting for Monday, April 1 at 6:30 pm.

Representatives from the MPD's 2nd Precinct, Ward 3 Council Member Steve Fletcher, and other city officials will be on hand to discuss these recent crimes and take your questions.

We strongly encourage you to attend this meeting at First Congregational Church. Please contact the Marcy-Holmes office with any questions.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: BYLAWS AMENDMENT PROPOSAL

MHNA has received a significant set of amendment proposals to our organization's Bylaws. In accordance with MHNA policy, this matter will come for a vote at the April 16 General Membership meeting, 6:30 pm, at the Pillsbury A-Mill, 315 Main Street SE.
Notable Amendments Proposed included, but are not limited to:
  •  Establishing a voting age of 16
  • Allowing non-resident property owners the opportunity to become Members of the Association (see Article IV Section 2 for full details)
  • Allowing Non-Resident Members the opportunity to be elected to the Board (see Article VIII Section 1 for full details)
  • Increasing total number of Directors-at large seats from 11 to 15
  • Elimination of the need to annually renew Membership

    Please review the 9-page PDF for full set of proposed amendments.

Order online March 25 thru April 26 at marcyplantsale.com

This year’s focus will be on pre-ordered plants - additional on-site selection will be limited. SAVE 10% if you order by APRIL 10th - just enter coupon code TAKETEN.  Mother Earth Garden gift cards available again, by presale only.

Go to marcyplantsale.com to browse this year's selections, place an order thru April 26, and/or sign up to volunteer at onsite sale.

Due to the school construction project, the onsite sale will be held on ONE DAY ONLY.

Friday, May 10, noon - 7 pm
Marcy Open School, 415 4th Avenue SE
Check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/marcyplantsale.

THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GET INVOLVED AND CARE FOR NATURE IN MARCY-HOLMES

You can help care for nature, right here in Marcy-Holmes.  Watering baby trees, tending our Sixth Avenue Greenway and community gardens, and caring for Father Hennepin Bluffs-Lower Gorge area are all projects of the Marcy-Holmes Greening Committee. 

Want to earn service hours for school or with your co-workers? Let the Marcy-Holmes Greening Committee know, and they will create an event for you!
VOLUNTEER TO HELP THE 6th AVENUE SE GREENWAY!
 

 
VOLUNTEER FOR MISSISSIPPI RIVER CARE @ FATHER HENNEPIN PARK
 

VOLUNTEER TO HELP THE 8th STREET/10th AVENUE SE COMMUNITY GARDEN!
URBAN FARMING
 
Interested in growing food in Marcy-Holmes but need a place to garden? If so, please take this survey.

Have space you can share with someone who wants to grow food here, or are you a gardening lover who would be happy mentoring a new urban farmer?  
If so, please take this survey.
 


MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Public comment period extended to Sun. April 21 for MPRB's Ecological System Plan

COFFEE w/ NATALIE

Join MHNA's Community Organizer, Natalie Townsend, for coffee and conversation about the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood. Bring your questions, concerns, and ideas! For upcoming dates and locations, please check out our calendar on our home page: www.marcy-holmes.org

NOTABLE DATES

UPCOMING EVENTS

MEET AT FATHER HENNEPIN PARK, NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF MAIN STREET SE AND 6TH AVENUE SE!
LOOK FOR THE MARCY-HOLMES BANNER!

 
It's easy to get involved in Earth Day Clean-Up 2019. No pre-registration is required! Arrive between 9:30 am and noon, and check in at our information table. MHNA's site coordinator, Natalie Townsend will provide you with gloves (if you did not bring any) and bags, and instruct you where to go and where to leave trash.
 

38th ANNUAL MINNEAPOLIS ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. APRIL 4-20, 2019.

MSPIFF is Minnesota’s largest film event and one of the longest running film festivals in the country. Each year, the festival presents more than 250+ bold, exciting, and moving works from new and veteran filmmakers from around the globe. Details; https://mspfilm.org/festivals/mspiff/

Saturday, April 27, 2019, 6 - 11 pm
Grain Belt Bottling House
79 13th Avenue NE

The Marcy Arts Gala is a fantastic event to experience! The Gala's live and silent auctions include more than 200 pieces of original art from local and national artists. 

This year's Arts Gala will feature music from critically acclaimed musical artist, DJ Tiiiiiiiip, who also happens to be a Marcy graduate. There will be amazing food from local restaurants including nationally renowned Restuarant AlmaBrasa Premium Rotisserie, and Create Catering. Thirsty? Plenty of libations will be served including some tasty local craft brews and cocktails! 

The Marcy Arts Gala raises funds to bring art residencies to the classrooms. By attending, volunteering and donating to the annual Marcy Arts Gala, you are supporting arts opportunities for students at Marcy Open School while helping sustain our vibrant artist community. 

PURCHASE TICKETS NOW! 

Please join Southeast Seniors on Saturday, May 4, 2019 as the community gathers for the 8th Annual Celebrate Southeast with A Taste of Southeast ! Enjoy an afternoon of tasting incredibly delicious food provided by many area restaurants and shop their silent auction. Enjoy a program honoring long-time Marcy Holmes resident, Ardes Johnson. Please use THIS LINK to purchase tickets, or give us a call at 612-331-2302 and we would be happy to send you an invitation.

NEWS

Safety concerns prompt officials to address Marcy-Holmes residents
MN Daily | Mar 1, 2019

Greater Dinkytown Project aims to engage students with the community
MN Daily | Mar 3, 2019

Student-led Marcy-Holmes committee to focus on neighborhood design
MN Daily | Mar 10, 2019

After shutdown scare, Minneapolis' Soap Factory will reopen by Labor Day
Star Tribune | Mar 13, 2019

Soap Factory Safe for Now, Following Deal to Resolve $3.8 Million Debt Issue
Twin Cities Business | Mar 14, 2019

Three injured following police chase in Dinkytown 
MN Daily | Mar 14, 2019

City Council approves Renter-First Housing Policy prioritizing renter protections
City of MPLS | Mar 15, 2019

Man stabbed in Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood 
MN Daily | Mar 18, 2019

Map Monday: Minneapolis Crash Concentration Map
Streets.MN | Mar 25, 2019

OPPORTUNITIES

Help shape the future of transportation in Minneapolis! The City is hosting 5 community workshops and 1 online open house in April to collect public input on transportation-related opportunities, issues, and priorities as we develop the Minneapolis Transportation Action Plan and the Vision Zero Action Plan

SUBSCRIBE!
  • Senator Kari Dziedzic's newsletter HERE
  • State Representative Mohamud Noor's newsletter HERE
  • City Council Member Steve Fletcher's newsletter HERE


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

Hennepin County Fix-It Clinic
Sun, April 14, 12 - 4 pm
Eden Prairie Senior Center
8950 Eden Prairie Road

Plant Sales, Workshops, and Cleanups: A Complete Spring 2019 Guide
Mississippi Watershed Management Org.

Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association
500 8th Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414

Chris Lautenschlager
Executive Director
chris@marcy-holmes.org

Natalie Townsend
Community Organizer
natalie@marcy-holmes.org
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