neighborhood roundup

The Seward Neighborhood Group
(2323 E. Franklin Ave.) board meets the fourth Wednesday of the month. The crime and safety committee meets the first Wednesday of the month. The community development committee meets the second Tuesday of the month. The community building committee meets the second Wednes-day of every month. The environment committee meets the third Monday of every month. The Seward Community Arts Net- work (SCAN) meets the third Thursday of each month. E-mail info@sng.org or call 612-338-6205.

West bank Community Coalition (wbcc)
Brian Coyle Center
425 S. 15th Ave.
612-338-5282 ext 224
Meets Wednesday June 20, 6 p.m.
events

Center For Changing Lives Groundbreaking Ceremony
July 20, 11:30 a.m.
2414 Park Ave. S.
The community is invited to attend the
groundbreaking ceremony for the new Center for Changing Lives. The center will be the new home for
Lutheran Social Services, Messiah Lutheran Church, Kaleidoscope, Phillips West Neighborhood Organization and Faith in the City. Upon completion in 2008, the center will include 48 units of affordable housing, social services, a worship center, and conference spaces for events and training.

Center for Inner Awakening
July 21, 10-11 a.m.
4100 42nd Ave. S.
is offering a free intro class sampler, Yoga & Meditation. Bring a mat and a friend.
Call for more information 612-721-4100 or
visit its website:
www.cspiritawake.com

Cocktails with Preservationist
July 25, 5:30 p.m.
Hennepin Island
Join Preserve Minneapolis and tour the new Water Power Park, which explores the history of water power development at Saint Anthony Falls from the mid-19th to the 20th century. There will also be opportunities to view the Falls up close. Metered parking is available along Main Street and side streets. The event is free. For more information go to:
www.preserveminneapolis.org
or call 612-338-1987.

anniversary
Benefit for the midtown farmer’s
market
July 26, 5:30 to 8p.m.
Van Dusen Mansion
Minneapolis
Market at the Mansion
Celebrate the 5th season with this unique event. Celebrity chefs will cook up a feast with produce and other fine foods from the
all local Midtown Farmers Market.
There will also be the premiere of a documentary titled Season’s of Plenty
A silent auction will also take place. Tickets for the event are $25 pre-sale and $30 at the door. You can buy tickets at the market, or at the office located at 3451 Ceder Ave. S.
For more information
call 612-724-7457.
All proceeds will benefit the Midtown Farmers Market.

Historic John H. Stevens House Benefit
July 29, 2 to 4 p.m.
Minnehaha Falls Park
4901 Minnehaha Ave.
Come for a presentation by Shara Siyaka,
noted Wahpetonwan
Dakota storyteller, as she dons the costume and personality of Grey Cloud to enthrall you with her description of the prairie, its people, wildlife, and changes that took place as Fort Snelling was built. The cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children 8-18 ( no
chidren under 8, please).

Lake Hiawatha Neighborhood Festival
August 1, 5-8:30 p.m.
Lake Hiawatha Park
2701 E. 44th St.
This year Elpis Enterprises will be back with bird kits for children to build,
Wilderness Inquiry, will have canoe rides
at no charge, There will also be an inflatable moon walk from Astro Jumps. Other activities include gunny sack races, a dunk tank,, chidren’s games, face painting,
pony rides, and the fire department will be there with a truck.
Hot dogs will be for sale or bring a picnic. For more information call the SENA office at 612-721-1601 or visit the website at:
www.lhrc.freesavers.com/festival.htm.

Art & Music

Susan Hensel Gallery
July 13 - August 30
3441 Cedar Ave. S.
Forest Walk: Sculpture and Installation, nature altered and handmade paper. By Colorado artist Mary Ellen Long.

The Shoebox Gallery and Obsidian Arts
August 4, 6 to 9 p.m.
2948 Chicago Ave. S. Suite 220
Come for the grand opening of Segrelicious, a multi-media, poly-racial-gender, exquisite poetry, performance, and artistic experimentation. This event is free and open to the public.

Opening Night Gallery
July 3 through September 3
2836 Lyndale Ave S.
Artist Stephen Hartman:
Brightly colorful pieces allude to the artist’s childhood on the coast of California.

Concerts at Minnehaha Falls
July through Sept 3, 7 p.m. Rain or shine
For concert schedule,
check the Minneaapolis Park & Recreation Board’s website for the most up- to- date cocert and parking information.
www.minneapolisparks.org

Live music Monday’s at the Birchwood Cafe
Through July 6 to 9 p.m.
3311 E. 25th St.
7/2, 16 & 30, John Devine. 7/9 & 23,
Scott Mateo Davies.

Food assistance

Minnehaha United Methodist Church (3701 E. 50th St.) gives away surplus perishables, such as produce and breads, the fourth Saturday of each month. The MinneHarvest starts at 9 a.m. and closes at 10 a.m. The food shelf at MUMC is open Tues. to Fri. from 1 to 3 p.m.

volunteer opportunities

If you love to read but can’t get to the library because of illness or disability, the Friends of the Minneapolis Public Library can help. Volunteers will deliver books, tapes and other library materials to your door. For more information about this free service for Minneapolis residents with limited mobility, call 612-630-6173.
Tutor with the Minnesota Literacy Council and help someone in your community learn English, become a U.S. citizen, earn their GED, gain their adult diploma, learn basic computer skills or learn to read. Call the outreach coordinator at 651-645-2277 or visit theMLC.org.

Experience Corps is looking for older adults to tutor children in the Minneapolis public schools. A small stipend is available to those who qualify. Call Janet at 612-617-7827.

Volunteers are needed for weekly respite support and senior companionship throughout the Twin Cities area. Catholic Charities provides free training and matches you with seniors who need assistance. Call Heather at 651-215-2237 or hcox@ccspm.org.

Ebenezer Hall Health Care is looking for volunteers. Several opportunities exist, including serving supper to seniors at Ebenezer Park apartments, delivering Meals on Wheels and more. Call 612-872-8515.

The Hennepin County Volunteer & Community Partnership Program needs parent aide volunteers. Offer your experience as a parent to a single mother or father. Provide encouragement and give hope to single parents who may be coping with health problems, disabilities or other issues. Volunteers are asked to meet with the parent every week for one year. Call 612-348-2875.

Hospice of the Twin Cities, a community based hospice program serving the 12-county metro area, provides support services for patients and families facing a life-threatening illness. Volunteers become an intregal part of the interdisciplinary team by utilizing their special talents, skills and life experiences. Volunteer training sessions are held at the Plymouth office (10405 6th Ave. N.) on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. Sessions are May 15, 22 and 29; and June 5, 12, 19 and 26. Training is free and consists of 21 hours of education and guidance. Pre-registration is required. Call 763-253-2114.

HandyWorks, a program of the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, needs volunteers to help seniors in South Minneapolis with home chores. Assist with minor home repairs, snow removal, yard work and housekeeping. Call Megan at 612-721-8687, ext. 329, or Mnolan@gmcc.org

Lutheran Social Sevices offers two opportunities to volunteers who are age 60 or older: work and play with children in
daycare or school setting
as Foster Grandparents, or be aSenior Companion, visiting those who are isolated and homebound. Tax-free stipend, reimbursement for travel, and other benefits. Contact Sara at 612-310-9448 or email:
sara.enright@lssmn.org.

a brush with kindness
A Brush with Kindness can provide painting, minor repairs or general cleanup to low-income homeowners who cannot do the work themselves. Homeowners with a combined household income of less than $36,000 are eligible. A Brush with Kindness, a program of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, is taking applications now for summer and fall work, which occurs from April to October, and applications are processed year round. For more information call 612-788-8169.

care packages for iraq
Migun Minnesota Inc. is collecting items for care packages to send to people in Iraq. Needed are snacks such as beef jerky, nuts, crackers, cookies, granola bars, candy (limit chocolate, as it may melt) and reading materials, games, toiletries and more. For details call 651-552-9688.

Seniors

Nokomis Healthy Seniors, which provides high quality, cost-effective services for seniors, has moved to 4200 Cedar Ave. Volunteers provide transportation to doctor and dentist appointments, friendly visits, shopping, respite care and minor home maintenance. Healthcare services include medication management, foot care clinics and blood pressure checks by registered nurses, as well as personal home health care by certified aides. The “Nurse Is In” program, which provides blood pressure checks, foot care and social time, recently moved to Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church (4120 17th Ave. S.). It begins at 9 a.m. Pedicures are $22, but the clinic is free. Call 612-729-5499 or go to nokomishealthyseniors.org
.
Adults 50 years or older can become a member of the Senior Tennis Players Club Inc., which offers instruction and arranges places to play at a low cost. There are about 1,300 members in the Twin Cities metro area. Yearly dues are $25, and include 12 lessons. All ability levels are encouraged to join. For more information, go to seniortennismn.com.

Senior Net offers reasonably priced classes for seniors who have never used computers, as well as more advanced classes. Call 612-659-6253.

Community Updates
National Night Out permits free through July 24. Over 50,000 Minneapolis residents are expected to participate in more than 1,000 National Night Out block events on Tuesday, August 7. Street closure applications received by July 24 are free. Applications received between July 25 and August 2 will be charged $100. To close your sreet for an event call Minneapolis 311. Registrations received by July 24, will be eligible for door prizes from the Minneapolis Police Department.

The Great Graffiti Cover UP
from July 14
to August 25
Several churches in South Minneapolis are partnering to help home and business owners cover up graffiti. The main area they intend to focus on is bordered by Franklin Avenue on the north, Hwy 62 on the south, 35W on the west, and Hiawatha Avenue on the east. They will provide free labor and primer for those who are in need. You can obtain a copy of the consent form by going online to:
www.livingforthecity.org
or
call 612-824-2731 for more information.

Fire stations offer
graffiti
removal products
A quart of Green Solutions, an enviromentally friendly solvent is available FREE at local fire stations.

Find crime statistics for your neighborhood online
City residents can find statistics and maps for their neighborhood at:
www.minneapolis.mn.us/police/crime-statistics/index.asp

Find crime stats for your neighborhood online
City residents can find statistics and maps for neighborhood and city-wide crime on the
Minneapolis Police Department website.