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by Mark Hinds

Join us for the Opening of the Curiosities of Lyndale on Monday, August 26th at the Lyndale Community Center. After almost three years in the making, it’s time to celebrate the creation of some fantastic public art.

At the event you’ll be able to see

pictures from the gatherings where people brought objects, hear from the artist about her experience, and most importantly, celebrate the

opening of a public art project that will help to tell Lyndale’s story.

Th e event will be an open house from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, with a short presentation at 7:00 pm. Th ere will be light food and refreshments served. We will also have a fun scavenger hunt available ahead of time online and at the community center that will help you explore the stories behind the boxes.

Th e Curiosities of Lyndale is an innovative public art project by Carly Schmitt that is designed to tell the neighborhood’s story by focusing on the question: “What are some unique objects in your home that best represent you, your story, and your community?”

Last summer, Schmitt, LNA, and Youth Farm teamed up

to hold a series of gatherings and backyard parties across the Lyndale where Schmitt documented objects important to people who live in the neighborhood.

Th e objects collected range

from original artwork, to fresh arugula, to a stuff ed skunk, to books from all over the world. Th e project includes wrapping over 25 utility boxes throughout the Lyndale neighborhood, with

IN THIS ISSUEFall Fundraiser pg. 1

Curosities of Lyndale pg. 1

Around Lyndale pg. 2

Meet Goran pg. 3

Green Path pg. 4

Volunteer Opportunities pg. 4

Graffiti Update pg. 5

LNBA Update pg. 6

Scam Artist Alert pg. 7

Crime & Drug pg. 7

Garden Tour pg. 8

Eating for Art pg. 9

Neighborhood Meetings pg. 10

Zion Church News pg. 10

Lawn & Garden Tips pg. 11

Housing Update pg. 12

Painter Park Update pg. 13

Opportunidades Voluntarios pg. 14

Classifieds pg. 15

Community Calendar pg. 16

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September General Membership PreviewMonday, September 23 • 6:30-8:00 pm

Painter Park (34th & Lyndale)

Th ere is no General Membership meeting in August. Join us on Monday, September 23rd.

As a part of LNA’s eff orts to include as many people as possible in our General Membership meetings, we will have fun structured children’s activities for kids 2 to 12 during General Membership meetings. Activities will vary from month to month. For more information about the meeting contact Mark Hinds at [email protected] / (612) 824-9402, ext. 16.

Curiosities of Lyndale Opening

Monday, August 26th 6:00-8:00 pm

Lyndale Community Center

(3537 Nicollet Ave.)

Curiosities of Lyndale Opening

Curiosities, cont’d. on pg. 3

by Mark Hinds

Join us on Saturday, October 5th to celebrate everything the new Nicollet Avenue has to off er. Th e Experience Nicollet Celebration event will showcase all the great things businesses along Nicollet have to off er. To make the day a big party, we will have all sorts of fun events and activities throughout the corridor for the whole family.

All the fun will take place from 12:00 to 4:00 pm and run from Lake to 46th street. Some of the things we’re working on are: sidewalk sales, live music, an interactive scavenger hunt, lots of space for artists, great food, and many games.

Th is will be a great way to celebrate the end of two long years of construction and the remaking of Minneapolis’ main

street.

Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll have a lot more information about everything that’s going on and all of the places you should stop by. For more information on the Experience Nicollet Celebration contact Mark at [email protected] / (612) 824-9402, ext. 16.

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Installing the wrap on 35th and Lyndale.

by Lisa Lewis

Don’t miss the one social event that gives you the opportunity to win a year’s supply of wine – the LNA Fall Fundraiser. Th e third annual fundraiser for the Lyndale Neighborhood Association will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, September 27, 2013, at the Lyndale Community Center, 3537 Nicollet Avenue South. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased at the LNA offi ces and from local volunteers.

In addition to chatting with old friends and meeting new friends, this event features a

wine tasting provided by LNA’s good friend Lake Wine and Spirits, appetizers and snacks provided by neighborhood volunteers, a silent auction, a live auction, and a raffl e. Top prize in the raffl e is the year’s supply of wine, guaranteed to be at least 50 bottles. Second prize is $150, Th ird Prize is $50.

The Fall Fundraiser is coming!

Jenny and Richelle work the Wine Raffle table.

Fall Fundraiser, cont’d. on pg.8

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ContributorsArticles: Mark Hinds, Norma Pietz, Aryca Myers, Taylor Shevey, Jennifer Arnold, Nasra Hassan, Deana Miller, Pastor Meta Carlson, Dan Swenson-Klatt, Katie Jensen, Mitch Waukau, Mary Ann Maple, Meg Tuthill, Phil Rooney, Lisa Lewis, Liz Jimenez, Kelsey Nelson, Rachel Gaulke, Mary Ann Schoenberger, Carrie Swanson, Goran Radovanovic, Heidi Haner. Photographs: Aryca Myers, Mark Hinds, Erica Fulton, Taylor Shevey, Goran Radovanovic.

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Lyndale Neighborhood News is published monthly to provide residents informa-tion about the activities of the Lyndale Neighborhood Association (LNA).

Lyndale Neighborhood News welcomes and encourages contributions from residents and businesses. Please contact the Lyndale Neighborhood News with opinion letters, ar-ticles, and calendar events.

Submissions may be edited for length, clar-ity, relevance to the Lyndale coverage area, and libel considerations. Anonymous contri-butions will not be printed. Opinions are the writers’ own and not those of the Lyndale Neighborhood Association.

LNA is a 501(c)3 organization and does not endorse any political candidates.

Lyndale Neighborhood AssociationBoard Members:

Taylor Rub - PresidentRichelle Reetz - Vice-President

Tricia Silpala - Secretary Eric Perich, Treasurer

Tim CowderyRobert Dahlstrom

Holly ReckelMelissa Winship

Natasha Villanueva

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Around Lyndale: Thinking About What We Eat

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by Mark Hinds

Th is past month, I’ve been thinking a lot about what we eat and how we connect as a neighborhood.

For someone who’s lived in Minneapolis for a long time, it seems like what we eat has become something a lot of people are thinking about. I remember when I fi rst moved to Loring Park after college, how few really good restaurants there were and how the food seemed to be the same everywhere you went.

Over time, that’s changed, it might be the thing that has changed the most in Minneapolis over the past 15 years. Now you can’t go anywhere without fi nding interesting, creative food and drinks, being made with fresh seasonal ingredients.

I’m always curious about whether the change in restaurants attracted people interested in food to move to Minneapolis or whether the change in what we were eating changed those of us who were here to care more about what we were eating and where our food comes from.

Th e past few years this change seems to be spreading more to what we eat at home, with farmer’s markets popping up on every corner, the growth of co-ops, CSAs, and a renewed interest in growing food at home and in community gardens.

A part of why I’ve been thinking so much about what we eat and where it comes from is because of some really interesting ideas coming from our Environment Committee. Earlier this summer they conducted a food access survey that identifi ed one of the biggest challenges for pto eating healthy in Lyndale is access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Th is is particularly true for our new immigrant community members.

One of the things I really like about Lyndale is the fi rst response the Committee had when they identifi ed the issue wasn’t to run off and say that City of Minneapolis, some State agency, or some big company needed to come in and fi x this; they thought about what we as a community could do. Th ey

identifi ed that the Pocket Park, which is only a park in name, could make a great community garden space that could provide room for 25 to 35 families to grow some of their own food. Th ey also came up with the idea of creating the Lyndale Food Share, where people in the neighborhood share some of the produce they grow in their gardens with people who don’t have access to space or can’t grow their own food.

For much of July we’ve been playing with these ideas and thinking about how we as a neighborhood could take a community approach to how we grow and distribute food in Lyndale. We’ve been thinking a lot about how we can connect the people with gardens, the bigger community gardens, the community dinner on Wednesdays, all of the great work Youth Farm does, the idea of the food share, and people’s interest in food together to create a community-based approach to what we grow, where we grow, and how we eat in the neighborhood.

I’m not aware of any other community, especially an urban community, that has taken such a holistic approach to healthy food; I’m not even sure that we’ll be able to pull all of the pieces together, but it’s really fun to think of what we could do and the impact we could have on Lyndale.

So far the Environment Committee has gotten the food share up and running as a trial, we’ve been putting together a plan for the new community garden, and been trying to fi nd the community resources we need to pull the whole thing together.

What would be really great is to hear from you about your ideas for how we should approach healthy eating as a neighborhood and what we can do together. If you’ve got an idea or two that you’re willing to share or are interested in getting involved in any of this drop me a line and I’ll get you connected.

Mark Hinds is the Executive Director of the Lyndale Neighborhood Association. He can be reached at [email protected] or (612) 824-9402, ext. 16.

by Jennifer Arnold

In July we completed the second of a two-part organizing training at LNA. Th e fi rst training was about Power and Self-Interest, and the second focused on 1:1 meetings and Powerful Invitations. Before you tune me out because I’m using confusing organizer language, let me tell you why the trainings are important.

Organizing people is really about power. It is about the power to have a voice about things that aff ect our communities and the power to do something about it. Although power by defi nition is not a negative or positive thing, we tend to have very strong associations with the word. In the fi rst training, we unpacked some of our associations and began to think about what it takes to have power in Lyndale.

We also talked about self-interest, which is the happy medium between selfi sh and selfl ess. If we are in touch with our self-interest, we know what we want, as well as how we can work on getting it in relation with other people. Knowing our self-interest, along with that of other people, is important, because it allows us to ask people to work with us on topics that are mutually benefi cial. Because we all live in Lyndale, we share important self-interests; the desire to live in a safe, healthy neighborhood. We need to know our self-interest

and that of other people before we connect and build power in the neighborhood.

In the most recent training, we practiced 1:1s, which are a deliberate kind of meeting. Th e goal of a 1:1 is to learn the other person’s self-interest; who they are and what they care about in the world. After knowing another person’s self-interest, we are able to make a powerful invitation. A powerful invitation is an ask made to someone, grounded in their self-interest, to fi ll a specifi c role.

Th ese basic organizing tools can facilitate a lot of the work

we do in Lyndale. We run many projects and programs in the neighborhood that need consistent volunteers in order to be successful. We need to connect with the values and desires of our fellow community members, so they feel the time they spend with us is valuable.

We are going to run the 1:1 and Powerful Invitation training one more time. It will be on Tuesday, August 20th from 6:00-8:30 pm at the Lyndale Community Center (3537 Nicollet). Please RSVP to Jennifer at [email protected] or (612) 824-9402, ext. 12 if you plan to come.

Organizing Trainings in Lyndale

Anya and Jennifer after our last organizing training.

many of the boxes being fi lled with items from people who live within a block or two of the boxes being wrapped.

One of the most interesting parts of the project is that the objects are represented in a three dimensional fashion with each side of the box representing a diff erent side of the object, which creates the impression that you can reach in and touch the objects.

Th e boxes were inspired by

curiosity cabinets, which were the 15th century precursor to the modern day museum. Th ese cabinets were designed to house artifacts from distant lands, or foreign cultures, before photography became a common practice. Th is project provides a unique opportunity to bring Lyndale community members together and help them develop a deeper understanding of each other and their histories.

Th e project also includes a special place on lyndale.org

where you can fi nd out more about the items in each of the boxes. Th e website also includes many of the pictures and stories collected by the project for each box. You can access the stories for each box by going to www.lyndale.org/curiosity or by using your smart phone and scanning the QR Code on each box.

For more information about the Curiosities of Lyndale Opening contact Mark at [email protected] /(612) 824-9402, ext. 16.

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by Goran Radovanovic

I am delighted to become a part of such an award-winning, nationally recognized and cutting-edge community organization as the Lyndale Neighborhood Association.

I joined the organization part-time in July as the Development Intern and will support its fundraising and development eff orts while I am working on additional professional certifi cations.

I recently graduated with a master’s degree in Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago; my undergraduate degree is from the University of Arizona in Regional Development with the concentration in Economic Development. I hope that my research skills as well as the long list of experiences in customer service, business management and city planning will contribute to LNA’s eff orts in creating a safe, vibrant and more sustainable community.

I have to say that I feel right at home here in Lyndale: I grew up

overseas and English is my third Language (the other two are Serbian and German) and being among community members as diverse as Lyndale’s feels like a breath of fresh air to me. It will be very rewarding to me to meet and work with Lyndale residents and businesses. I am especially looking forward to trying local restaurants! Please feel free to stop by and say hello or email me at [email protected]!

Meet Goran, LNA Development Intern

overseas and English is my third

The project has been getting a lot of attention with reporter Nikki Tundel documenting the process.

by Daniel Swenson-Klatt

My family created a tradition at our home in Powderhorn that centered around the arrival of raspberries. Usually a 4th of July crop, our backyard harvest of raspberries became one of the featured ingredients of an annual ice cream festival in our back yard. Our gathering brought together our extended families, our friends and co-workers and our neighbors on the block. As a chance to connect the wide circle of people we knew, ice cream played the central draw, but the ability to meet and develop friendships was the ultimate treat of the event.

Some years the 4th would arrive with just a smattering of berries to use as a topping, other years the crop (with supplements from my siblings gardens) would turn into several quarts of sorbets, ice creams and sauces. Our celebration of summer seemed somehow to focus on getting to the raspberry harvest.

And the monitoring of their ripening was one of the ways we measured summer’s passing.

Harvesting raspberries is not an easy task. It requires a good eye, a light touch and the willingness to bear some pokes and scratches. Knowing when not to tug too hard, or how to lift a cane to peek under the sheltering leaves without breaking it, or when to untangle a set of canes to off er better access, are all learned and acquired skills. Picking cleanly (no stems, leaves, bugs) is a challenge with raspberries and their fragility requires a patience and ease that is often lost on a hot July day.

Th is year the raspberries, like most crops, were a bit later than usual. I only began to harvest (ok...nibble a few) from our own small set of canes in mid July and the bounty that could be ice cream-worthy didn’t come until the last week of July. But with the off er of my heading-out-of-town neighbor to help clean off his canes, I used an

unseasonably cool July morning to pick nearly a pound of berries to make sorbet for the shop.

As I picked, it struck me how the task of gathering berries is a process that should be in the front of my mind for other business tasks. Slow down. Get down to the level of the activity itself. Look from all angles. Go back from another perspective to see what you have missed. Bear the scratches. Go easy, be gentle, the best fruits are ready for you and will just fall into your hands if you let them.

I’ve struggled mightily as a business this summer trying to deal with the road construction’s eff ects on customer access. I’ve been anxious and stressed. I’ve worked far too many hours to stretch thin revenue. I’ve watched as opportunities ripened and fell to the ground before I could make good use of them. I’ve run up against enough thorns to just want to back off .

My raspberry harvesting gave me a glimpse of a bigger picture. It has been a slow ripening summer but the fruits are coming. My neighbors (and family and friends) have indeed been here this summer to connect, to share their friendship, and show their support.Th is has lifted my spirits and sustained the shop through this rough patch.

While I was harvesting (a good time to meditate a bit) it also struck me that a couple other current issues for our neighborhood might look a little diff erently if given the “raspberry picking” process. Conversation has begun around the relationship with our city’s energy producer, Xcel. Already the big company response looks like the best way to harvest raspberries would be to cut down all the canes, run them through a few machines and sort out of the useful berries in the end. Start over with new canes next year. Attack. Tear apart. Don’t worry we can fi x it later. But

a gentler touch might be more appropriate. A willingness to look under the issues, carefully move aside barriers and fi nd the good fruit. Wanting more sustainable energy production (renewable instead of nuclear) and wanting more aff ordable energy production (stakeholders instead of shareholders) is a future that we can all celebrate.

A desire to not fi ght with the raspberries will bring a better harvest.

Th ere’s also talk of a co-operative grocery store that would serve our neighborhood and the Central / Bryant Neighborhoods where grocery

Volunteer Opportunities August 2013



Walking the Green Path: Picking Raspberries

Volunteers are an integral part of our work at LNA, and we couldn’t impact the community in the way we do without you!

At LNA, we want your volunteer experience to be as enriching and engaging as possible, off ering opportunities for professional development, networking, and the satisfaction that comes through working towards building a safe, vibrant and sustainable community.

Please contact Aryca Myers at (612) 824-9402 ext 26 or via email at [email protected] to learn more about these and other volunteer opportunities in the neighborhood.

LNA Board Members: Th ere are still two vacancies on LNA’s Board of Directors. If you want to be at the center of helping make Lyndale a great neighborhood, contact Mark at [email protected] / (612) 824-9402, ext. 16. Read more about being a LNA Board Member

Block Club Leaders: Do you love knowing what’s happening on your block? Do you like to talk to your neighbors? Do you enjoy getting together with people to barbecue or to have drinks and to relax not far from home? Consider being a block leader for the Lyndale Neighborhood! Lyndale is looking for folds to help us fl ier on the block and be a conduit between LNA and your neighbors. To

get involved or for more information contact [email protected] or (612) 824-9402, ext. 14.

ESL Teaching Assistant: Lyndale’s ESL program has expanded and we are looking for volunteers to help us with the new day time classes. Daytime classes are every Monday, Tuesday, and Th ursday from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon. Teaching Assistants help in the classroom as directed by the teacher and provide one-on-one assistance to students. Can’t help in the day? Night classes are still looking for assistants, same days but at 5:30 pm. Contact [email protected] or (612) 824-9402, ext. 13 to start honing your ESL skills!

Childcare Hero: Th e Lyndale ESL Program provides an amazing opportunity for community members to hone their English language skills. By providing childcare, LNA makes our programs that much more accessible for people who otherwise would not be able to participate. Help us provide great childcare for a fun group of kids. We’re looking for childcare volunteers for Mondays, Tuesdays, and Th ursdays from 5:30-7:30 pm at Zion, as well as every other Friday from 5:00-8:00 pm at Painter Park for the Latina cohort of the Women’s Leadership Program. Contact [email protected] for more info.

by Aryca Myers

As the rain poured and the day looked dreary, Rachel and her boyfriend Chris made their way to the Lyndale Aquarium. Fish Fest was scheduled to begin in an hour and a half but everything was wet and the street was empty.

Despite the terrible conditions, they did what they could to start setting up for the event, putting out the street blockades and then springing into action when the tents, tarps, and tables showed up. Just as the event started, the rain disappeared, the sun made its appearance, and Fish Fest brought hundreds of community members together to celebrate all things Lyndale.

For Rachel Gaulke, this was her fi rst experience volunteering with LNA and her fi rst Fish Fest.

Born and raised in Brooklyn Park, she moved to Minneapolis when she was eighteen to attend the University of Minnesota. She got her degree in Civil Engineering and currently works at the University’s Department of Civil Engineering as a Project Manager. She even built a model of the collapsed I35W bridge for the National Transportation Safety Board to review.

After moving to Lyndale, she was looking for a way to become more involved in her community and attended LNA’s Open House this past March. Th ere she was greeted by the LNA table and told to put an idea up on the wall about what she’d like to see more of in the neighborhood. She wrote down “community gardens” and ended up in a conversation with board member and fellow gardener Tim Cowdery who connected

her to Lead Organizer Jennifer Arnold.

Th e rest is history, so to speak. From that conversation she ended up becoming a member of the Environment Committee and is one of the group who came up with the committee’s new initiative, the Lyndale Food Share. Th is idea, along with the creation of a new community garden, will enable Lyndale community members to have access to fresh and healthy fruits and vegetables. Th e Food Share had its inaugural event at the Lyndale Community Dinner at the end of July.

When talking to Rachel about her interests, it is really clear how passionate she is about food. “I’m really interested in all aspects of food; cooking, gardening, policy... eating healthy, being healthy, and being good to the environment.”

An avid biker and reader, Rachel says that a few Michael Pollen books have been very inspiring and have led to her interest in eating good, healthy food.

As a new volunteer, Rachel says she has an “excitement of the potential of things to come” and believes in the importance of becoming involved in one’s community.

LNA is lucky to have her and to build off her excitement of having more fresh, healthy food available to community members. After ruminating on her work with the neighborhood, Rachel says,

“I have a bigger connection to here. I defi nitely feel it’s more my home now.”

Volunteer Spotlight: Rachel Gaulke

Rachel and a little wolf friend.

Green Path, cont’d on pg. 10



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by Norma Pietz

Th e Graffi ti Busters are out and cleaning up graffi ti in Lyndale. Th ey are usually out three days a week cleaning up graffi ti. Th ey spend about three hours in the neighborhood and then back in the offi ce recording into a spreadsheet all the information regarding the sites that were cleaned. Th ey’ve had some really hot weather to work in but have cleaned up approximately 200 sites; including city light poles, utility boxes, city garbage bins, dumpsters, and private property, if a waiver has been signed, as well as any other spots where graffi ti appears.

If you see graffi ti please report the address where it is located to [email protected] or (612) 824-9402, ext 15 and we will do our best to get it cleaned up. We also have graffi ti clean-up kits in the the offi ce for people to borrow.

Graffiti Update

Utility Box with Graffiti.

Utility Box after Super Cleaning by Graffiti Busters.

Garage Door with Graffiti.

Garage after Graffiti Painted Over.

by Rachel Gaulke

Community gardens in the Lyndale Neighborhood have been very popular in the recent years. With the current gardens booked up and names on the waiting list, a group of Lyndale community members have been discussing potential sites for a new garden space.

Pocket Park, the small L-shaped green space on the northeast corner of Pleasant Avenue and 31st Street, seemed like the best option for the garden because of its history of being a troublesome spot in the neighborhood. Although the space is called the Pocket Park, in reality, the space is a couple of vacant lots with a swing set.

Th e committee has started fi guring out what is necessary

to transform the space to a healthy community vegetable garden. After soil testing, it was determined that it would be best to add a new layer of nutrient-rich top soil. In order to maximize the number of plots in the garden, the committee decided to look at removing some of the existing sidewalk and playground area. Currently, the committee is waiting to hear back about a few grants they have applied for to fund the work. Th e goal is to start gardening next spring.

Recently the group has teamed up with LNA’s Environment Committee to potentially use the Pocket Park Garden to grow food for the Lyndale Food Share. Th e Lyndale Food Share connects residents who want to donate vegetables from their personal or community gardens with those

who would like to get free, fresh vegetables at home through an exchange at the weekly Community Dinner. Youth Farm is also participating in the Lyndale Food Share by donating vegetables from their gardens.

If you would like to donate to the Food Share, please drop produce off at the Lyndale Community Center between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm Monday-Wednesday. If you’d like to get your hands on fresh veggies, come to the Lyndale Community Dinner at 6:00 pm at Zion Lutheran Church on Wednesday. Please contact Jennifer at [email protected] or (612) 824-9402, ext. 12 if you would like to participate in the Pocket Park Garden planning or about information about donating or picking up fresh vegetables with the Lyndale Food Share!

A New Community Garden in Lyndale Next Year?

Th e following information is from the City of Minneapolis about street parking restrictions.

Stop Sign or Traffi c Signal - vehicles are not allowed to park within 30 feet of the approach side of a stop sign or traffi c signal unless otherwise indicated by a parking meter or traffi c sign. No parking within 20 feet from an intersection corner without a stop sign or traffi c signal.

Blocked driveway - vehicles are not allowed to park within 5 feet of a private road, a driveway, or alley.

Blocked fi re hydrant - vehicles are not allowed to stop, stand or park within 10 feet of a fi re hydrant, except when necessary to avoid confl ict with other traffi c, or in compliance with the directions of a police offi cer or traffi c control agent.

Railroad Crossing – vehicles are not allowed to park within

50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.

On a sidewalk - vehicles are not allowed to stop on sidewalks, sidewalk crossings or boulevards.

Th ese ordinances discourage motorists from leaving their vehicles in a manner that would pose a safety threat or inconvenience to other drivers or pedestrians.

Street Parking Restrictions

Lyndale Community Dinner

by Deana Miller and Pastor Meta Carlson

Th e Lyndale Community Dinner crew is always glad when neighbors wander over to dinner for the fi rst time. Whether you eat and run, help set up or simply feast, we’re glad to see you and care deeply about bringing the community together each Wednesday night.

Our August dinner hosts include the Blaisdell YMCA, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and LNA. Join us for good food and conversation with others from Lyndale. We’re outside on Zion’s south lawn whenever weather permits, but the back-up plan is the basement Banquet Room. So next Wednesday, forget about cooking and doing the dishes. Come on over to 33rd and Pillsbury. See familiar faces and make some new friends. Th e fun starts at 6:00 pm!

by Norma Pietz

Th e LNBA meeting was Tuesday, July 9th, from noon to 1:00 pm at Los Andes Restaurant.

Our speaker was Council Member Meg Tuthill who gave us a little information about fi nancing the streetcars. Streetcar cost is estimated at $30 to $60 million per mile while enhanced bus is estimated at $6 million per mile on Nicollet Avenue and $4 million per mile on Central Avenue. Streetcars spur more development. Th e City’s Nicollet Central Alternatives Analysis will be completed late summer. A preferred alignment layout is

expected in September.

Inspector Diaz commented that they didn’t see a lot of vandalism after the storm. Th ey brought in extra police offi cers to be in the areas where the buildings were without power. It also helped that the power outage was a bit sporadic, so some areas of a block were without lights and some had electricity. Inspector Diaz said there are more beat cops on the streets now and if we do not see them out to give him a call.

Dan, from Butter, thought the Nicollet Avenue construction was moving along pretty well. At times things got a bit hectic,

but mostly the crew did their best to accommodate the businesses. Th e question was asked if the City was really going to pay for the lighting on Nicollet from Lake to 40th and Meg said yes.

We talked a little about new housing development and how the new 1,200 units between Lyndale and Hennepin will increase the “night life”. Will this increase crime or safety? Probably both. If vandalism and bad behavior increases extra patrols may be added for Friday, Saturday and Sunday that respond to calls. It is important to call 911 if you see something happening.

Food Trucks: Why are there mobile food trucks in the Lyndale neighborhood where there hasn’t been space designated for them? Many places downtown have so many food trucks lined up that there is no space for parking.

Th anks to Los Andes Restaurant for hosting our meeting.

Th ere is no LNBA meeting in August, see you in September. For more information on LNBA contact Norma at [email protected] / (612) 824-9402, ext. 15.



Support LNA’s 2013 Business Sponsors:Community Builder Level:

Zion Lutheran Church128 West 33rd St. • (612) 824-1017www.zionchurchmpls.org

Lyndale Neighborhood

Business Association

----------------------There is no August

LNBA meeting. -----------------------

Next LNBA Meeting:Tuesday,

September 1012:00-1:00 pm

Champions Sports Bar & Grill

(105 W. Lake St.)

Amigo Service Center3544 Lyndale Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55408(612) 822-6088 [email protected]

www.amigoservicecenter.com

Highland Plaza3009 Nicollet Avenue • (952) 934-1423

Lyndale Neighborhood Business Association Update

Cooper & Reid, LLC – The Low-Fee Law Firm

825 Nicollet Mall • (612) 568-4529www.cooperandreid.com

Neighborhood Partner Level:

Butter Bakery & Café3700 Nicollet Ave. (612) 521-7401butterbakerycafe.com

Bryant Lake Bowl810 W. Lake Street (612) 825-3737

www.bryantlakebowl.com

Pat’s Tap3510 Nicollet Ave. (612) 822-8216www.patstap.com

Warners’ Stellian5462 Nicollet Ave. (612) 825-6465

www.warnerstellian.com

Lake Wine & Spirits404 W. Lake St. • (612) 354-7194www.lakewinespirits.com

Blaisdell YMCA3335 Blaisdell Ave. S.

(612) 827-5401 • www.ymcatwincities.org

El Paraiso3501 Nicollet Avenue

(612) 823-4704 • www.elparaisominneapolis.com

Crema Café – Home of Sonny’s Ice Cream3403 Lyndale Ave. S. • (612) 822-4973www.cremacafeminneapolis.com

Zoom House3244 Blaisdell Ave S., #7 (612) 825-2825

thezoomhouse.org

Good Neighbor Level:TruStone Financial Federal Credit Union2817 Lyndale Ave S (763) 450-7710www.trustonefinancial.org

State Farm InsuranceAgents: Tom Kilton and Jim Phillips

3430 Nicollet Ave.• (612) 827-3655 • fax (612) 823-1767 [email protected] jim.phillips.g14v@statefarm.

com

Schatzlein Saddle Shop413 W. Lake Street

(612) 825-2459 www.ssaddle.com

Redeemer Health and Rehab Center625 W. 31st St. Mpls., • (612) 827-2555 www.elimcare.org

Your Neighborhood Credit Union.

Kitty Klinic3447 Lyndale Ave S • (612) 822-2135

Nicollet Subway3043 Nicollet Ave S • (612) 822-6088

Copenhagen Enterprises26 Oak Grove St #2 • (612) 871-2142 www.copenet.com

Royal Pet3019 Lyndale Ave S • (612) 822-1655

www.royalpetbeautyshop.com

Champion’s Sportsbar & Grill105 West Lake Street • (612) 827-4765 www.championssportsbarandgrill.com

Minneapolis Market116 E. 32nd St. • (612) 200-9337

www.minneapolismarket.orgCorporate Incentives3416 Nicollet Ave. • http://cipromo.com

Uptown Pawn301 West Lake Street • hysbuys.com

(612) 823-3001

Business Notesby Norma Pietz

Business Notes are short updates about what’s happening at Lyndale businesses.

Dulono’s Pizza – 607 W. Lake St.Music Friday & Saturday 8:00pm to 12:00 midnight.

Aug 16: Th e WeaselsAug 17: Th e Bluegrass UndergroundAug 23: Th e Middle Spunk Creek BoysAug 30: Th e SilverCityMillersAug 31: Tim Hennesey, Jim Ohlschmidt and Tom SchaeferSept 6-7: Cousin DadSept 13-14: Folksinger Bill

Cagley

Jungle Th eater – 2951 Lyndale Ave.September 6 – October 20 enjoy Sam Shepard’s Fool for Love. An exclusive tale of doomed love and loss, where transient lovers May and Eddie engage in a ruthless struggle for power and truth.

Lyndale Community Art Gallery – 3537 Nicollet Ave.Stop by and check out the eye catching art display by Minnesota native Heather Garcia. Th e focus is on bright colors and room interiors. Heather’s art has been on display at several galleries, cafes and other locations

through out the Twin Cities.

Los Andes Restaurant – 317 W. Lake St.Come and enjoy our Authentic Ecuadorian, Columbian and Peruvian Cuisine. On Th ursdays kids eat free with each paid adult entrée. Kids menu: Cheeseburgers, Macaroni & Cheese, Chicken Fingers and Salchipapas.

Want your businesses information in Business Notes, send it Norma at (612) 824-9402, ext. 15 or [email protected].

by Taylor Shevey

Running a business is a family aff air for Jose Aguirre and Jaqueline Reyes, the owners of Valerie’s Carniceria, who recently opened a new taqueria on 32nd and Nicollet. Th is is their fourth location and most unique shop.

Business Profile: Welcome Valerie’s Taqueria

Valerie’s, cont’d. on pg. 9

Jose, Jaqueline and their son Ariel.

Neighborhood Alert – Notorious Scam Artist



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Crime & Drug Committee UpdateNext Meeting:

Tuesday,September 10th 6:30 to 8:00 pm

@ the 5th Precinct(3101 Nicollet Ave.)

by Heidi Haner

Th e July meeting was going to be door knocking for more block leaders, however, the extreme heat only brought out three

committee members. Because of this, we decided to postpone the door knocking walk for a later date and instead held a brief impromptu meeting to discuss the fundraiser for the Bike Patrol. Gigi’s Restaurant is working together with LNA to have a week-long fundraiser the week of July 22nd through 28th. A little get-together at Gigi’s on Sunday, July 28th between 3:00 and 5:00 pm was

a good way to have some fun and support the fund raiser.

Th ere was a Home Safety Workshop at the 5th Precinct Station on Tuesday, July 23rd at 6:30 pm for anyone interested in improving home safety during the summer when home vulnerability is higher.

Committee Spotlightby Norma Pietz

Th is month we take a look at LNA’s Crime and Drug Committee.

Focus: Working on public safety issues in the Lyndale neighborhood.

What they do: LNA’s Crime and Drug committee works to improve public safety in the neighborhood.

Some of their current projects include:• Keeping up to date on crime issues in the neighborhood through committee meetings with our Crime Prevention Specialist, Lieutenant, and Community Attorney.• Informational speakers and workshops.• Self defense class using the Krav Maga system.• Home Safety workshop.• Lyndale Walkers - a citizen patrol group that walks the neighborhood.• Th e MPD Action Alert reports and encourage residents to write community impact statements on off enders that have perpetrated crimes in the area.• Fundraising to support the Bike Patrol Program.• Getting more people involved.• Making contact with rental property owners.

What they are best known for:Finding creative ways to make the neighborhood a safer place to live, work, and play.

How to get involved:Come to our Crime and Drug Committee meetings on the second Tuesday of the Month at the 5th Precinct Community Room, 3101 Nicollet Ave. from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Want to learn more? Contact Norma at [email protected] or (612) 824-9402, ext. 15.

Minneapolis Police Department

Th e following is a Neighborhood Alert about a Door to Door Scam from the Minneapolis Police Department for the Lyndale and Kingfi eld Neighborhoods issued from the 5th Precinct on July 29th, 2013.

Facts:A notorious scam artist posing as an employee of Zion Lutheran Church or Teen Challenge. He is a friendly and articulate individual and has been seen recently in the Lyndale and Kingfi eld neighborhoods of the Fifth Precinct. He has approached several residents in the area and told them stories of his work vehicle being broken down and needs money for gas or a tow in order to transport parishioners/clients.

Th e suspected individual has a long history of engaging in these scams. Other versions of the scam he has used is to say that his car is in the impound lot and he needs the money to get it out. He has also referenced names on church directories to make church-goers believe he is sent by other parishioners. He has reportedly

returned to people who have given him money in the past and asked for more. He has also off ered to pay them back, but does not return.

Suspect Information:A possible suspect has been identifi ed as Mark or Marcus Christopher Bell. Above is a booking photo of Mark Christopher Bell from February 2013

What you can do:If you are approached by someone with this similar story, DO NOT give the person any money. Decline the request politely, note his description and direction of travel and call 911! Consider calling others living near you to be on the watch too.

• Hard luck stories like this are almost always fraudulent. Scam artists prey on the kindness of their victims!

• Scam artists engaging in this activity are often described by their victims as “well spoken” and “clean cut.” Don’t be fooled by a “respectable” appearance, or a friendly, respectful demeanor. It’s all part of the con.

• Giving money to people begging door to door can get you tagged as an “easy mark.” Th is often leads to a cycle of repeat visits and increased demands for money and assistance.

• Burglars will also ring door bells looking for unoccupied homes. If someone answers the door they will often come up with some kind of hard luck story in an attempt to extract money from the person answering the door.

• Call 911 to report suspicious activity. Th is includes strangers walking down your alley; peering into garages, loitering, or vehicles circling the block with occupants you don’t recognize.

by Norma Pietz

Tuesday, July 23rd Community Crime Prevention Specialist Amy Lavender, facilitated a Home Safety Workshop at the 5th Precinct.

We discussed the following, which you should be aware of, to make your home more secure:

• Exterior doors: metal, solid wood, solid core. Some panel and all hollow core doors are easily kicked in. Doors with glass or within 42’ of a window require extra security precautions. • Door frames • Screen doors and security doors • Locks: single cylinder deadbolt is operated by a key from the outside and a thumb turn from inside and a double cylinder deadbolt is operated by keys from both sides. Any deadbolt should have a one-inch throw, a case-hardened cylinder guard and tie screws positioned so they will face the inside of your home when lock is installed. • Strike plate is a piece of fl at metal that receives the bolt of a deadbolt lock. A maximum-security strike plate attached with 3” screws makes it more diffi cult to break the frame. • Windows-a double-hung window consists of two sashes one which slides up from the bottom and one slides down from the top. To keep the

window from being raised a piece of metal or wood can be placed in the window track to keep the window from being raised.

Commercially available window pins can be installed or nails can be inserted into pre-drilled holes to prevent the window from being opened. Some sliding windows can be pried from the track allowing entrance. Casement windows are attached by hinges and operated by cranks and generally provide good security when shut. French windows should have locks installed at top and bottom of both panels. Basement windows can be replaced with glass-blocks or secured with metal bars. • Garage doors should be kept closed and locked and the windows should be covered with curtains or a refl ective plastic so people cannot see what you keep in your garage. • Proper lighting and specifi c landscaping are ways to incorporate crime prevention. Criminals are less likely to target areas where their actions will be seen so make sure the entry points are lighted and also trees and shrubs should be kept trimmed so as not to provide a hiding place.

We were also given very useful tips on what to do and what not to do when you will be gone on vacation. It becomes noticeable when all of a sudden the regular activities of a home have changed.

Home Safety Workshop

Booking Photo for Marcus Christopher Bell.

by Kelsey Nelsen

I am passionate about two things: the environment and people. Having lived in Lyndale for just over a year, I realized how little I knew about my community, so I recently joined LNA’s Environment Committee. Last week I had the opportunity to attend and volunteer at my fi rst event, the 2013 Lyndale Garden Tour.

Th e evening began at the Blaisdell Community Rain Garden, where people gathered for the guided tours led by Shannon O’Halloran and Holly Reckel. Th e Rain Garden was followed by several gardens on the east side of the neighborhood. It was wonderful to see such great use of space to create unique sanctuaries at each property. One of my favorite stops on this part of the tour was the Greenwood Acres Victory Garden. A lush, green space fi lled with annuals and perennials that also doubles as an area for social gatherings for the 3200 block of

1st Avenue. Th ey proudly boast about their acclaimed National Night Out Party. Th ese folks do it right, all of the crops are organically raised and create an inclusive environment for the neighborhood.

Another project I found really unique was the Youth Farm Garden at the Lyndale School. What a rewarding way to educate children about sustainable farming! Many of our hosts spoke about the challenges they encountered this year with the late spring,

but despite the setbacks, each garden had something special to off er. Th ere were fountains, pathways and benches, shared gardens among neighbors,

vines, vegetables and herbs, native plants, cacti, succulents, and even a big banana tree.

Th is year’s tour drew a big crowd with around 50 people who stayed after the tour for a really fun reception at the Lyndale Community Center, where there was great food and drinks and lots of mingling. Th is year’s party even had a live band (KGB), made of Lyndale folks who played late into the evening.

As Mark Hinds, LNA’s Executive Director said “the garden tour has become one of our best annual events and an important

way for the Environment Committee to raise money for the upkeep of green spaces in the neighborhood.” Th e raffl e at this year’s event included a wide range of items donated by Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Bachman’s, Sunnyside Gardens, Target, and Wagners.

Th e Garden Tour really opened my eyes to some of the hidden gems in our community, not just the gardens, but our neighbors as well.



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Lyndale Garden Tour

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Trish talking about her and Shannon’s garden.

Youth Farm’s friendly sign.

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by Mary Ann Maple

You are invited to the Redeemer Writers Book Launch Party.

Saturday, August 10 at 10:30 am in the Chapel.

Hear stories written by the following residents:

Pat AndersonDonna den BoerLes GeratyGil MapleDean Moon

Refreshments will be served in the Lake Side Café immediately following the readings.

Redeemer Residence Book Launch Party

by Liz G. Jimeneztranslated by Taylor Shevey

May I ask you a question?

Th is question and a smile were the key to gaining trust with our Lyndale neighbors.

Th is is the way that we began to get more information about their needs, and thanks to our Latinas de Lyndale en Liderazgo team, we found out that our neighbors are happy living in Lyndale.

Conducting the survey is part of how the group gathers information to decide on their community project.

Th e majority of people that we interviewed have lived in this neighborhood for more than fi ve years, and they like it! According to our surveys, 85 percent of the people feel safe in the streets, while the other 15 percent want more attention and vigilance, mostly in the night hours and alleys.

And what do they want to improve?

We all have needs in our lives and in our homes. Th ey said that they want to improve the streets and the entrances to their apartment buildings, as well as the parking lots and in some cases even create handicap ramps. Th ey would like to have more trash cans on the main streets and more activities for kids and youth so that they develop their skills and also enjoy themselves. Our neighbors want more activities in general, support for our children’s education, especially with homework and the English language.

And what about for us adults?

We want more libraries, computer classes, free food and fun activities that work with our schedules, but above all more police watching and caring for our parks and streets.

With these surveys, we received a lot of information, and you let us know your concerns, comments, and opinions. Th is information amplifi es the voice of the neighborhood and is continually important to us, as we make steps towards progress.

As new neighborhood leaders, we will share the information collected with the neighborhood association. It is always necessary to hear your voice. We want people to feel comfortable and express your concerns to us in order to improve our neighborhood and live happy and safe.

All our programs are supportive and open to everyone. Th ere are existing organizations and fun programs such as: Youth Farm, ESL, and the Community Dinner.

Approach us! We are all one neighborhood, one team, and we have to unite so that our families can live peacefully and happily.

Survey Results of Lyndale’s Latina Leaders

Th e silent auction is always a good opportunity to bid on gift cards from local merchants and restaurants, and even art created by local artists.

Raffl e tickets are $5 (cash or check only), and are available from the LNA offi ce and local volunteers. Th e live auction starts at 8:00 pm.

Last year LNA raised over $5,000 at the fundraiser and hopes to do even better this year.

Proceeds from the fundraiser go to support LNA’s neighborhood activities, including the Graffi ti Busters program, the Lyndale Neighborhood Business Association, the Lyndale Women’s Leadership Program, and LNA’s ESL program. Come and enjoy an evening of fun, conversation and fi ne wines and support the neighborhood.

To purchase tickets, stop by the Lyndale Community Center or contact Aryca at (612) 824-9402, ext. 26 or [email protected].

Fall Fundraiser, from page 1



by Aryca Myers

Hungry for a Better-Looking Neighborhood?

You can do something about it on September 19th!

Now in its 7th year, Eating for Art brings local restaurants together to raise money for arts programming and public art projects in the Kingfi eld and Lyndale neighborhoods. When community members eat and drink at participating local establishments, the restaurants in return commit a percentage of their day’s sales to KFNA and LNA for community-based

arts programming in each neighborhood.

We know the strong desire people have for the reconstructed Nicollet Avenue to be a welcoming environment that refl ects the spirit and soul of our neighborhoods, along the entire length of the corridor.

Gather your friends on September 19th, and take part in Eating for Art. Enjoy an eating tour of Lyndale and Kingfi eld sampling the many culinary delights these neighborhoods hold. Post a picture onto the Eating for Art Event Facebook page of you and

your friends/family/colleagues enjoying the event and get entered into a drawing to win a fabulous prize!

A full listing of participating restaurants will be in this space next month. If you have questions, contact Mark Hinds at LNA, [email protected] or (612) 824-9402, ext. 16.

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When you bring 3 or more non-perishable food items to support Joyce Food Shelf. (A $2 value)

by Phil Rooney

On a beautiful July evening over a 100 Lyndale community members came together at Horn Towers to enjoy Open Eye Th eatre’s Driveway Tour performance of Molly and the Magic Boot sponsored by LNA and Youth Farm. Children of all ages loved Molly’s story of living on her grandma’s farm and discovering the power of her imagination.

Th e diverse crowd included Horn Towers residents, members of the Lyndale Women’s Leadership Program, Youth Farm families, and other Lyndale families who can’t say no to puppets. Attendees enjoyed a meal prepared by Youth Farm All Stars including tomatoes, basil, and raspberries from the gardens. After the show, kids crowded around the stage to meet Molly and the other puppets.

A big thanks to Open Eye for once again putting on this free performance in the Lyndale neighborhood.

Open Eye Theatre Puppet Show

Th e family met several decades ago at a small business run by Jaqueline’s brother nearby on Lake Street and 4th Avenue. After falling in love, the couple decided to go into business together. Th ey made a plan and were able to buy their fi rst store over in Northeast Minneapolis. Th ey opened in 1999 and have been growing ever since – both in their work and their family.

Valerie’s actually started under the name of Paula’s. With Jose’s talents as a butcher, they got their start as a specialized meat market.

Eventually they were able to expand the selection of products to become a small grocery store; it was around the same time that their family started to grow as well. When their fi rst child was born, two years into running their own business, Jaqueline asked Jose to change the name of the business to refl ect their most important asset – Valerie, their daughter.

Like their family, their business has grown. Six years ago, Jose and Jaqueline brought Valerie’s to the Lyndale neighborhood.

Jaqueline said they wanted to open a store on the south side to be closer to a bigger population of Latinos, and also in the area where they fi rst met. Valerie’s is known for their faith to traditional Mexican goods and high quality products.

Th e family takes pride in their business and it shows. Jaqueline explained that their goal has been to serve authentic Mexican dishes, and it made sense to take their business in this direction. With the wealth of products available at their other stores, the family felt they should

take advantage of their resources and fulfi ll their dream. Everything they serve at the taqueria they make from scratch at both the Nicollet and Northeast locations.

Th ose resources include a handful of dedicated workers and close community members that help make Valerie’s successful. Jose’s brother Nicolas and niece Rosario work at several locations, and they are the two friendly faces you can frequently see in the Valerie’s Mercado on Nicollet. Th e couple’s children, Valerie and Ariel, even have a hand in the business doing their part in the daily work.

Th e taqueria has four principle employees: Jose, Juan, Cecilia, and Paula. Some foods recommended by staff are the tacos and the sopes, which is a thicker tortilla prepared to better support its toppings. Cecilia, a young woman who grew up going to the Valerie’s in Northeast, suggested trying the cecina, which is a dried, salted beef steak, and pastor, a tasty, slow cooked pork.

Paula said her favorite item on the menu is the tacos, which could be expected, because they’re the most authentic. She explained that people really like the food and they keep coming back.

Jaqueline emphasized that they are here for the people. She and her husband have built their life and family around their passion. Th ey hope that their children follow in their footsteps and continue with their success. She thanks the community for their support and encourages everyone to stop by and give the taqueria a try for themselves.

Location: 30 E 32nd St., Minneapolis, MN 55408 Hours: 10am - 8pm

Sonny SirenIce Cream Social

Thursday, August 15th6:00-8:00pmPainter Park

(34th and Lyndale)

Valerie’s Taqueria, from page 6

Lyndale NeighborhoodGeneral Membership Meeting

No General Membership Meeting in August.

Monday, September 23rd, 6:30-8:00 pm@ Painter Park (34th St. & Lyndale Ave.)

Lyndale Neighborhood BusinessAssociation Meeting

No LNBA Meeting in AugustTuesday, September 10th

12:00-1:00 pm @ Champion’s Sports Bar & Grill(105 W. Lake St.)

Environment Committee MeetingTuesday, September 3rd

6:00-7:30 pm@ the Lyndale Community Center (3537 Nicollet Ave.)

Housing, Planning, and Development

No August Meeting

Wednesday, September 4th6:30-8:00 pm

@ the Lyndale Community Center (3537 Nicollet Ave.)

LNA Board MeetingMonday, August 12th, 6:30-8:30 pm

@ the Lyndale Community Center (3537 Nicollet Ave.)

Monday, September 9th, 6:30-8:30 pm@ the Lyndale Community Center (3537 Nicollet Ave.)

Crime and Drug MeetingNo August Meeting

Tuesday, September 10th, 6:30-8:00 pm @ 5th Precinct (3101 Nicollet Ave.)

All of these meetings are held in handicap accessible buildings. Requests for

accommodations should be made at least two weeks prior to the event.

UpcomingNeighborhood Meeting

Schedule



Provides loans for improvements to multi-family, condominium and town-house associations in Lyndale. Properties may be owner-occupied or absentee owned.

Fixed interest rate is 4 percent. Loan amounts up to $15,000 for 1-3 units and up to $30,000 for 4 plus units.

Loan funds can be used to correct health or safety-related conditions, housing code corrections, energy-related improvements and general improvements of the physical condition of the property. If you have questions or want to schedule a meeting to find out more information, contact Norma at (612) 824-9402, ext.15 or [email protected]. You can also find out all the details at www.lyndale.org.

LNA Housing Programs: Multi-Family Revolving

Loan Program

Are you looking for a chance to get more involved in your neighborhood? Try serving on an LNA Committee. Committees are the foundation of all of LNA’s

work. It’s through Committee’s like the Environment Committee that the neighborhood works on sustainability issues and through the Housing Committee that we work on

development and planning issues.

So come give us a try, LNA Committees meet once a month and only work if we have people bring their ideas and energy to help create a better neighborhood. To get

involved on an LNA Committee contact Aryca at [email protected] (612) 824-9402, ext. 26.

by Mary Ann Schoenberger, Center Director

Eating better and exercising more are goals for many people, but they often put it off for tomorrow, or can’t fi gure out how to start. To help people jump start their eff orts for a healthier lifestyle, Volunteers of America – MN’s Southwest Senior Center has put together a 10 week Health-a-thon program to provide people with a fun, accessible, inexpensive way to optimize their health.

Th anks to an Allina Health Neighborhood Health Connection Grant, the Center will be running Health-a-thons

at Southwest Senior Center, Park Elder Center and three public housing buildings.

Th e Center’s program will Kick-off on September 12, with a free healthy brunch followed by an introduction to the program. Following the Kick-off , there will be weekly educational presentations and demonstrations that focus on healthy eating and active living. Participants will be able to win prizes based on the number of points that they accumulate over the 10 week period for engaging in healthy activities such as exercising, taking nutrition classes, and keeping a food diary. In addition to

the friendly competition, participants will help provide each other with the support they need to make healthy lifestyle changes.

For more information about the program or for a schedule of events, contact Mary Ann Schoenberger at [email protected] or (612) 822-3194. Southwest Senior Center is located at 3612 Bryant Ave. S. In addition to the Health-a-thon, the Center off ers an adult day program, senior dining, social work services, exercise classes, a computer lab, and educational and cultural opportunities.

Southwest Senior Center Kicks Off Healthy Living Program

by Deana Miller and Pastor Meta Carlson

Recovery WorkshopIt’s been noisy this summer! We meet on the south lawn after dinner and Th e Little Th underbirds, an American Indian drumming and dance troupe, lead us in songs about creation and community. Sometimes they get us drumming and dancing, too! We’ll be celebrating outside through August and then we’ll move back into the Fireside Room for a Psalm Writing Workshop in September. We get started at 6:45 pm each Wednesday (except August 7). All are welcome!

Zoom Open HouseJoin us for a picnic, games, and neighborhood fun on Sunday, August 25th 12:00-2:00 pm. Th is is a great opportunity to learn about the history and success of ZOOM House – transitional housing for families located right here in

the Lyndale neighborhood. We will have information about volunteering and getting involved. Bring your friends and family – together we’ll celebrate our pride in this neighborhood and cheer on families fi nding a home right here in Lyndale.

Lyndale Community DinnerZion is glad to share this neighborhood tradition with so many community partners this summer. Th anks to all the organizations and families who Adopt-a-Wednesday! We are glad for the ways teamwork makes this more communal. Attendance is up, weather has been good, and meals have been getting creative on the grill – in addition to familiar menus, we’ve tried kabobs, pork loin, and pasta salads. Join us at 6:00 pm – inside or out – and we’ll enjoy dinner together. (Please note: Th ere is no LCD on August 7th because Youth Farm is hosting Harvest Fest.)

Landscaping the South LawnTh is spring we raised funds for landscaping the south lawn. It’s the location of so many festive events and was overdue for a face lift! Several members have been busy clearing, planting, and watering this summer. Check out the progress being made! Even our apartment tenants have found space for a garden and these little eff orts help beautify Lyndale.

Save Th e Date!Like Polka Music? Like potluck lunches? Like watching Lutherans almost, kind of dance during worship? Th en mark Sunday, September 15th at 10:00 am on your calendars or smartphones and come to the Polka Worship at Zion! Th e homebrewed band is all smiles as they lead “Roll Out the Barrel” and “Th e Pennsylvania Polka” with hymn song lyrics. After the service, we’ll potluck in the Banquet Room downstairs – the more, the merrier!

Zion Church News

and food options are currently very limited. What an awesome harvest of raspberries! Fresh and local and organic raspberries! Th ere is so much to get excited about with announcement of Seward Co-op’s hopes to build on 38th Street. It seems like such an easy picking of fruit! But my harvesting reminded me that there is more to this than easy pickings. We can’t forget that there will still be hidden fruit for picking. Th ere will still

be thorns that scratch. Th ere will still be tangled canes that are barriers to the really good berries. A really fruitful harvest (one that does bear enough fruit for a community celebration) will require looking at the building of a co-operative grocery from lots of angles, with lots of diff erent eyes, and with a willingness to be gentle.

Raspberries plants (I think) hide their fruits under their leaves and grow lots of thorny

protection because they understand how tasty they are. Th ey just want to get ripe and drop to the ground so that their seeds can take root. Th ey try as hard as they can to get at least some of those berries to be missed. It is a good thing that missing a few berries can result in future harvests and ongoing celebrations.

Green Path, from page 4



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by Katie Jensen

I have noticed many vegetable gardens in the neighborhood this year and now it is getting close to harvest time. Proper harvesting and storage will make it possible to enjoy them for a long time.

Harvest your vegetables when they are at the peak of maturity, when it has reached the optimal size, when the fl avor is fully developed and the texture is just right. Th at’s when it will keep best and produce a quality processed product.

When harvesting produce from plants like peas, beans and cucumbers, take care not to damage plants, injured plants may die and stop producing. Usually these plants keep producing until frost kills the plant. Never harvest when foliage is wet, this practice may spread plant diseases.

Harvested vegetables are not dead but living organisms, they keep growing in storage, using their carbohydrates

and losing water. Proper control of temperature and moisture will retard growth and prolong the life of the vegetable.

Storage for vegetables can be separated into three groups: warm and dry for winter squash and pumpkin; cool and dry for onions, dry peas and beans; cool and moist for root crops, potatoes, cabbage, apples and leafy vegetables.

Keep potatoes away from light or they will turn green, the green is not harmful but may aff ect the fl avor.

Carrots and beets lose water and wilt quickly and should not be stored with their tops. Wash in cold water and store in the refrigerator where it is moist and the temp is about 32 to 40 degrees.

If you plan to freeze or can your vegetables, do it soon after picking when they are at the peak of their fl avor. Th ere is nothing better then your own homegrown vegetables in the middle of winter, except of course, chocolate!

Lawn & Garden Tips

Are you looking for a chance to get more involved in your neighborhood? Try serving on an LNA Committee. Committees are the foundation of all of LNA’s

work. It’s through Committee’s like the Environment Committee that the neighborhood works on sustainability issues and through the Housing Committee that we work on

development and planning issues.

So come give us a try, LNA Committees meet once a month and only work if we have people bring their ideas and energy to help create a better neighborhood. To get

involved on an LNA Committee contact Aryca at [email protected] (612) 824-9402, ext. 26.

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Lyndale Slammin’Join us for Lyndale’s first ever Poetry Slam! Prizes will be awarded to the top slammers. So get out your pens, start working those words, and come down to show your skillz.

Hosted by: Daniel Swenson-Klatt • Location: Butter Bakery Café, 3700 NicolletDate: August 25th, 7:00-8:30 pm • Cost: $5-$20 (sliding fee scale)

Maximum Number of Attendees: 40

Harriet World Street KitchenWorld Street Kitchen finds Harriet Avenue. Try fusion dishes inspired by World Street Kitchen with their own Harriet flair. A multi-cultural culinary experience awaits you.

Hosted by: Linda Alton and Lynne LarsenLocation: Harriet and 32nd • Date: TBA! • Cost: $10

Maximum Number of Attendees: 15

Contact Aryca at (612) 824-9402, ext. 26 or [email protected] to learn more or sign up for one of these fun events.

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Redeemer’s Trinket and Treasure Saleby Mary Ann Maple

Redeemer’s Annual Trinket & Treasure Sale was held on Friday and Saturday, August 2 and 3. It is always amazing to us that so many items sold at such inexpensive prices can add up so quickly! Funds raised

this year are being used for our Backyard Beautifi cation Project which includes plans to make our Grandma’s House Childcare backyard space into one that is more resident friendly and will allow for meaningful interactions between the generations here.

Our Trinket & Treasure Sale is always planned to coincide with the Uptown Art Fair, so put it on your calendars for next year. We’d love to meet even more of our Lyndale neighbors.

Grandma’s House Childcare Openingsby Mary Ann Maple

Our little family of children who attend Grandma’s House Childcare located within Redeemer Health & Rehab Center has openings for pre-schoolers and school age children. Local school buses do make stops in front of our building, so it is a great place to have children come before or after school.

We never have more than 14 children here at any one time, so there are many wonderful opportunities for children to

interact with the childcare staff , the younger children in the program and with the wonderful residents who call Redeemer their home, and with the staff at Redeemer who also love to have these children on site. School age children love to come after school, have a snack, spend time with the younger children by reading to them, playing with them and being encouraged to be positive role models for our littler ones!

If you have questions about our childcare program, please call (612) 455-4113.

by Norma Pietz

Th e meeting was on Wednesday, July 10th, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Lyndale Community Center.

Mackensize Turner, from City of Minneapolis Public Works presented information regarding the bicycle lanes, durable crosswalk markings, painted curb extensions and lane changes.

31st Street is on the bicycle master plan for Minneapolis, since the corridor has a width of 44 feet the City is reviewing a plan to have a 10 foot travel lane, a 7 foot parking lane and a 5 foot bicycle lane. From Blaisdell east to First Avenue the lanes may be reduced from four lanes to three lanes. Having one lane in each direction and having left turn lanes at Blaisdell, Nicollet and First Avenues. West of Blaisdell there is only one traffi c lane in each direction and going west there is confusion where traffi c crosses Blaisdell and there are parked cars in what they thought was a traffi c lane.

Some corridor improvements for pedestrians are:

• Durable crosswalk markings at Lyndale, Pillsbury, Blaisdell, Nicollet and First Avenues. Th e lines will be a little wider and will be a poly ingredient instead of paint. Th e poly is more refl ective and lasts longer than paint.

• Painted curb extensions at Grand and Blaisdell Avenues. Th e curbs will stay in place and seven feet out into the street the area will be a diff erent color with double white lines distinguishing the area. Th is will be at all four corners, so will decrease the pedestrian crossing distance and time. Th ere will be vertical refl ector sticks to discourage crossing this area when turning the corner. Th e painted curb extensions will not take up any parking space, because it will be within the no-parking footage of the intersection. In some areas, where space has allowed, there have been

benches and planters installed on the curb extension area. If this were to happen on 31st Street, arrangements would be made for residents to maintain the planters, because this is not something the city would do.

• On Grand Avenue where there are stop signs, it is being suggested that the stop signs be enlarged to 36” and have red refl ective tape down the front of the stop sign posts.

Th e committee supports the durable crosswalk markings and the painted curb extensions because they feel it will make for a more pedestrian friendly corridor. But there were some concerns about the street being too narrow to accommodate a bike lane and was afraid that changing from four lanes to three lanes of traffi c would cause more congestion.

Th ere was some discussion of how people do not obey the parking rules by parking too close to intersections, alleys and driveways. Mackensize said she would try and fi nd some information that we could put in our LNN to make people aware of the parking rules. Th ere were also questions about the timing of the signal lights and we were told that there is an ongoing project to reprogram the city’s signal light system.

We reviewed the New Procedures for the Disposition of CPED Properties With Blighted Residential Structures Draft. We had a little trouble understanding the approval process, but agreed to support the plan if there was a little more clarifi cation on the specifi c criteria for approval. What do they want to see in the rehab proposal and marketing plan and where do you fi nd a listing stating a property has been sold. Is it possible to fi nd out who purchased the property and the price paid?

Committee decided to skip the August meeting and get together Wednesday, September 4th. To get involved or for more information about the Housing Committee contact Norma at [email protected] / (612) 824-9402, ext. 15.

by Jennifer Arnold

Th e LNA environment committee has been very busy in the past month. We had two separate meetings over the course of the month to work on the multiple projects we have going. In the fi rst meeting, we fi nalized the details of the

garden tour which took place on July 25th. We found our last gardens, made plans for food donations, and found guides for the tour. Th e event was a success—you can read all about it on page 8 of the website.

In the second meeting, we fi nalized the details of the Lyndale Food Share, which is a project we’re just starting in Lyndale. On Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, we will be collecting produce at the Lyndale Community

Center (3537 Nicollet) between 8am and 6pm. If you have food to share, please donate! We will distribute the produce at the Community Dinner on Wednesdays 6pm at Zion Lutheran Church (33rd and Pillsbury). We look forward to seeing you at the dinner!

If you would like to get involved with the Environment Committee, please contact Jennifer: [email protected] or (612) 824-9402, ext. 12.



July Environment Update

Next Meeting:Wednesday, September 4th

6:30 to 8:00 pm@ the Lyndale Community

Ctr. (3537 Nicollet Ave.)by Meg Tuthill

Our community is truly amazing! I am so impressed with how we all came together to care for our neighbors and help clean up the debris after the storms on June 21st.

Public hearings set on Utility Municipalization The City is preparing to enter into energy franchise negotiations with Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy to explore how Minneapolis could make progress toward its goals for sustainable energy, improved air quality, equity and green jobs. The City wishes to explore options to achieve its energy goals outside the existing franchise agreement structure including the potential for municipalization of one or both energy utilities.

The Minneapolis City Council set two public hearings to consider authorizing the establishment of municipal electrical and gas utilities. The hearings are:

10 a.m., August 1st, to consider authorizing the establishment of a municipal electrical utility

10:30 a.m., August 1st, to consider authorizing the establishment of a municipal gas utility

The public hearings will take place during the City Council ’s Committee of the Whole meeting in the City Council Chamber, Room 317 of City Hall.

Help Get Out the Vote as a Voter Ambassador Help get out the vote for the November 5th municipal election. Get trained in basic election law, registration and voting procedures, and Ranked Choice Voting so that you can provide information and resources to friends, neighborhoods, and civic circles. The City will supply precinct maps, sample ballots, and RCV-specific guides to answer frequently asked questions. These materials will available

in multiple languages. If you’d like to be part of the Voter Ambassador Program, please contact my office at (612) 673-2210, or contact the program coordinator, Anissa Hollingshead, at (612) 673-2296 or by email at [email protected].

Associate Transportation Planner Job PostingThe City of Minneapolis has posted three job openings for the position of Associate Transportation Planner. The role of this position will be to work on bicycle and pedestrian related projects and initiatives in the Bicycle & Pedestrian Section of the Public Works Department. The job openings will be available for applicants through Friday, July 19, 2013.

More information about the position and how to apply can be found at: www.minneapolismn.gov/www/groups/public/@publicworks/documents/images/wcms1p-110817.pdf.

New 311 App ButtonsTwo new buttons have been added to the 311 app. An “Impound Lot” button makes it easy for you to check on your vehicle, how to get it out and where to go to get it. The “Garbage” button makes it easy for you to find out your garbage and recycling pick up day and other “how to” information.

2013 Minneapolis City AcademyThe Minneapolis City Academy program, which begins Sept. 18, is a chance for people to learn the latest in firefighting techniques, tour the water treatment plant, find out how future developments are planned and constructed, ask questions of City government leaders and much more! City Academy sessions will be held weekly from Sept. 18 through Oct. 16 at locations throughout Minneapolis. Sessions will run from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. The program is open to all Minneapolis residents who are 18 years or older and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration is limited. To enroll in the City Academy, visit www.minneapolismn.gov/ncr/MinneapolisCityAcademy to register, or call (612) 673-3163.

MFD Fire Safety ReminderThe Minneapolis Fire Department (MFD) has experienced its busiest June for fires in six years. The department is averaging just over one fire a day for the month of July. Thirty-six percent of the fires fought in June and eight of the nineteen structure fires thus far in July have been determined to be arson fires.

Following this recent string of fires in Minneapolis, the MFD and Fire Chief John Fruetel want to remind folks about fire safety to help prevent fires in their homes and neighborhoods. Here are a few tips (from recent fires) to keep a fire from happening to you: • Do not leave open flame or cooking unattended. • Properly dispose of cigarettes and charcoal. • For suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call 911. • For arson reporting, call the arson hotline at (612) 673-3070 or (800) 723-2020.

Fighting fires in this heat can be extremely dangerous to firefighters. You can help by following the steps above to minimize the chances that you will need to call 911.

To get more detailed information on fire safety, visit www.minneapolismn.gov/fire/education/fire_fire_safetybrochures.

Meet with MegThe next Meet with Meg is Monday, August 19th, 2013. This is a chance for you to ask me questions and voice concerns. Cookies and lemonade are provided!

Meet with Meg is held the third Monday of every month from 6:00-7:00 pm at Bryant Square Park (3101 Bryant Ave S).

10th Ward Update by Councilmember Meg Tuthill

July Housing Committee Update

Example of Painted Curb Extensions.

Next Meeting:Tuesday, September 3rd

6:00 to 7:30 pm@ the Lyndale Community

Ctr. (3537 Nicollet Ave.)

September General Membership PreviewMonday, September 23 • 6:30-8:00 pm

Painter Park (34th & Lyndale)

Th ere is no General Membership meeting in August. Join us on Monday, September 23rd.

As a part of LNA’s eff orts to include as many people as possible in our General Membership meetings, we will have fun structured children’s activities for kids 2 to 12 during General Membership meetings. Activities will vary from month to month. For more information about the meeting contact Mark Hinds at [email protected] / (612) 824-9402, ext. 16.


General Membership

July General Membership Meeting Minutes

Monday, July 22nd, 2013Next Meeting:Monday, September 23rd,

6:30-8:00 pm@ Painter Park

(34th St. & Lyndale Ave.)

by Tricia Silpala

6:30 pm: Welcome (Eric Perich, Treasurer)1. Approval of minutes from June Annual Meeting (pg 13 of May LNN) M/S/P2. Approval of agenda3. Announcements: (Perich)

• Newspaper deadline for August is: Wednesday, July 31st e-mail to [email protected] 6:30 pm: Minneapolis Mayoral Candidates (Eric Perich)

Mark Andrew – Mark Andrew spoke about growing up in the area. Running for Mayor because he wants a great City to be Greater. Talked about his background on the Hennepin County Board. Chair of the Midtown Greenway, Leader on LRT, Women’s Rights issues.

Owns a green marketing company. What he wants to do moving forward: 1. Greenest City in America, 2. Address achievement gap in the schools. 3. Over time, we want to see more people moving back to Minneapolis. 4. Press conference we had today – doubling number of trees we have today. Using tax dollars to do so – Beautiful Boulevards Program. $1 half million in new funding for this project. Take the existing city trees program and rebrand and expand it to try to build it up so we can get to 10,000 trees planted/year. 5. Solar energy – propose putting panels on as many school buildings as we can – goal to reduce cost of energy.

• Question: How will we get money to do tree clean up when storms hit, such as with our recent events? • Answer: Th e city will have to cover those costs as it does now. Th is program addresses the planting.

• Question: What are your

thoughts on neighborhoods with respect to the funding that they receive and the power that they have?• Answer: Was a member of the NRP, bring neighborhood decision making partially out of city hall. Th is is something that we will be talking about during this campaign and offi ce. You will fi nd me to be a strong neighborhood guy. It’s how I got my start in politics.

• Question: What is the cost of running for mayor? Where is your money going to come from?• Answer: Contributors, citizens, and budgets. It’s quite expensive to run. It’s estimated that it will take at least $1/2 million to run a reasonable shoestring campaign.

• Question: How do you propose to bring an achievement gap when the mayor doesn’t have any responsibility of the schools? • Answer: Believes that Mayor should not have any responsibility of superintendent. However, wants to build in equity and community creating a safe environment that families may feel comfortable bringing their children to these areas. Wants to work on early childhood education.

Cam Winton – He’s currently building a wind farm. His current business is energy services. His colleagues and him make sure that all employees of the company have a stake in the company.

Lives in the Fulton neighborhood of Minneapolis. Owns a home there since 2008. Running for Mayor because this is a remarkable place. Room for improvement. Off ers a diff erent set of eyes and experiences that his opponents don’t as they’ve had lengthy experience in politics and government and he does not. 1. Streets that don’t’ get plowed after snowfall, pot holes that go unrepaired. 2. Garages that get broken into – property crime. We’re only able to solve about 30% of property

crime. We don’t have enough staff to do more. 3. Adequately staff ed schools, police precincts. 4. Jobs: Unemployment rate in diff erent areas of Minneapolis vary greatly. We need to strip away red tape to create more jobs – change the way we go about getting new businesses to start and keep them here so that we can create new jobs. 5. Public Schools / Education Reform – Public schools to be the energy of opportunity. Change policy (Last In First Out) so that students will be put fi rst. 6. Seeking Mayoral appointments to the school board.

• Question: What do you think of the city taking over its own energy services (electricity and gas services)?• Answer: Supports re-upping with Xcel and CenterPoint Energy. Supports keeping our options open.

• Question: Green is very important to you. How does your vision of Green diff er from Mark and Betsy and how is yours better? • Answer: Diff er: putting renewable energy within city limits. Putting solar panels in roofs downtown is not a priority. A great place to generate electricity is on an open cornfi eld in MN. He provides all of the wind energy services for Xcel. Opposes expansion of garbage burner near Target Center.

• Question: How do we know that the wind comes in as it should?• Answer: It’s hard to determine where the energy source is coming from. Picture your energy source as a large swimming pool and your connection to that energy is a straw and other businesses as hoses in the swimming pool. When a home uses its straw to get energy, it’s diffi cult to determine whether that energy came from wind energy or Xcel.

• Question: How do you feel about unions?• Answer: Teacher’s union? Don’t have a lot of respect for the

leaders of the teacher’s union right now. Remember that he’s a product of public schools. Room for improvement. Ensure that we’re giving the best possible package to our citizens.

• Question: How do you feel about Charter schools?• Answer: Th e answer is good and bad. Th ere are some great charter schools and there are some that aren’t. It’s important that charter schools are held at the same standards as our public schools.

7:00 pm: 31st Street Bike Lane Proposal (Mackenzie Turner) – Here to talk about the potential pedestrian and bicycle improvements. Proposing upgrades for certain areas – durable crosswalk markings. Th is has already been installed in some areas of the city. Other intersection upgrade that is proposed is the Painted Curb Extension Pilot – intersection of Grand and Blaisdell. It’s to aid in shortening the distance that pedestrians have to cross the street. [email protected] for more information or if you have further questions.

7:25 pm: Nicollet Central Transit Corridor Analysis (Charlene Zimmer) – to encourage transit ridership and economic development. City has not yet made a decision on a locally preferred alternative. Th ey’re currently meeting with as many neighborhoods as they can to gather information. Th ere will be three meetings coming up – announcements for the meetings will be sent out within the next week or so. Once an alternative is selected, then an environmental study will be conducted as well as other studies to evaluate the best alternative. Th ere will be three decisions to make:1. Which mode is the better choice?2. Which is better crossing of the river?3. Does a short starter line make sense?See the city’s website for more details – more to come.

7:45 pm: Council Member Update (Meg Tuthill) – Meg was unable to attend .

8:00 pm: Adjourn – Adjourned at 8:05 pm.

by Mitch Waukau

Sonny Siren Ice Cream Social is on Th ursday, August 15th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. We will have the excellent ice cream from Crema Café. We will also be serving hot dogs, chips and beverages. For activities we will have a caricature artist, big slip n slide, big bounce house, carnival games and Kids Dance (interactive live DJ). Th ere will be fees involved for activities, but everything is reasonably priced.

Th ere are a couple of weeks left

of summer and if you need some programs to fi ll your child’s schedule then come on down to the park and check out what we have to off er.

Fall program registration starts Monday, August 5th at 6:00 pm. Stop down at the park to grab a fall activity guide. You can register online at www.minneapolisparks.org and navigate to Painter Recreation or you can stop down at the park and register with Mitch.

New for the fall there is a big money saving option for

preschool program. If you sign up for all 5 days of preschool you only have to pay for 4. Come check out the details at the park or online.

Any questions stop down at the park or call Mitch at Painter Park (612) 370-4911.

Painter is always looking for new and exciting programs to get youth and adults involved, so if you have any great ideals please stop down and talk with Mitch.

Painter Park August Update Lyndale Community Dinner

Each Wednesdayat 6:00 pm in Banquet Room

Zion Lutheran Church128 West 33rd Street

Free will offering

Mayoral cadidate Cam Winton speaks at the meeting.

Escrito por Phil RooneyTraducido por Jennifer Arnold

Una tarde maravillosa en julio, más de cien miembros de la comunidad de Lyndale se reunieron para disfrutar la muestra de títeres del Teatro Open Eye. Interpretaron Molly y La Bota Magica, y la Asociación del Vecindario Lyndale y Youth Farm promocionaron el evento. A los niños de todas edades les gustó el cuento de Molly y su historia del descubrimiento de su imaginación en la fi nca de su abuela.

El grupo diverso incluyó a residentes de Horn Tower, miembros de Latinas de Lyndale en Liderazgo y el programa igual con mujeres Somalí, familias de Youth Farm, y otras familias

de Lyndale que no pueden decir que “no” a los títeres. La comunidad disfrutó de una cena preparada por Youth Farm All Stars incluyendo tomates, albahaca, y mora cosechados en los huertos de Youth Farm.

Después del show los niños

conocieron a Molly y a los otros títeres. ¡Muchas gracias al Teatro Open Eye por darnos esta presentación gratis!

www.lyndale.org/espanol Lyndale Neighborhood News

Las Noticias del Vecindario Lyndale

de Lyndale que no pueden Después del show los niños

Lyndale.org ¿Quiere saber que pasa ahorita en Lyndale?

Vaya a Lyndale.org/spanish para toda la informacíon de tu vecindario.

Enfoque de comitéEscrito por Norma PietzTraducido por Jennifer Arnold

Este mes miramos al Comité de Delincuencia y Droga de LNA.

Enfoque: Trabajar en cuestiones de seguridad publica en el vecindario Lyndale.

Qué hace: El Comité de Delincuencia y Droga de LNA trabaja para mejorar la seguridad pública en el vecindario.

Algunos de sus proyectos actuales incluyen: • Estar al día en cuestiones de la delincuencia en el vecindario a través de reuniones con nuestro Especialista en Prevención del Crimen, Teniente y Abogado Comunitario• Hablantes y talleres informativos • Organizar los Lyndale Walkers (Caminantes de Lyndale) – una patrulla ciudadana que hace una ronda en el vecindario • El Programa de Court Watch (Corte Vigilante) que anima a los habitantes a escribir declaraciones de impacto comunitario sobre criminales que han cometido crímenes en el área• Ayudar a apoyar el Programa de Bike Patrol (Patrulla de Bici) • Reclutar más gente a involucrarse• Hacer contacto con dueños de propiedades de alquiler

Son lo más conocido por: Encontrando maneras creativas de hacer el vecindario un lugar mas seguro para vivir, trabajar y divertirse.

Cómo involucrarse: Venga a nuestras reuniones del Comité de Delincuencia y Droga el segundo martes del mes en la Sala Comunitaria del Distrito 5°, 3101 Ave Nicollet 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. ¿Quiere saber mas? Contacte a Norma por (612) 824-9402, ext. 15 o [email protected].

Escrito por Liz G. Jimenez

¿Me permites hacerte una pregunta?

Esta pregunta y una sonrisa fue la principal clave para darles confi anza a nuestros vecinos de Lyndale.

De esta forma empezábamos a obtener más información a sus necesidades y gracias a nuestro equipo del grupo de “Latinas de Lyndale en Liderazgo”, nos enteramos que todos nuestros vecinos son felices viviendo en Lyndale.

¡Ya que la mayoría de las personas llevan más de cinco años viviendo en este vecindario y les agrada! Según nuestras encuestas, aprobamos que el 85 porcentaje de las personas se sienten seguras en la calle, mientras que el otro 15 porcentaje solicita más atención y vigilancia, sobre todo en horas nocturnas y callejones.

Pero.... ¿Y que es lo que les gustaría mejorar?

Todos tenemos necesidades

en nuestra vida y en nuestros hogares. Ellos opinaron que desearían mejorar las calles y las entradas de sus apartamentos, así como los parqueaderos y en algunos casos crear rampas para discapacitados. Les gustaría tener más botes de basura en las avenidas principales, tener más actividades para jóvenes y niños para que así desarrollen sus capacidades y a su vez se diviertan. Los vecinos también queremos más actividades en general, ayuda para la educación de nuestros hijos, principalmente con las tareas y el idioma Ingles.

¿Y que tal para nosotros los adultos?

Nosotros desearíamos más bibliotecas, cursos de computación, comida gratuita y actividades divertidas al alcance de nuestro tiempo, pero sobre todo más policías vigilando y cuidando nuestros parques y calles.

Con estas encuestas, recibimos mucha información así usted nos hizo saber sus inquietudes, sus muchos comentarios y

opiniones. Nos hace ser parte de su voz y esta información es muy importante para nosotros, ya que nos daría paso a nuestro progreso.

Nosotras las “Mujeres Latinas de Lyndale en Liderazgo” como nuevas lideres del vecindario, daremos a conocer toda la información recolectada a los principales jefes del Neighborhood Association. Siempre es necesario escuchar su voz. Queremos que usted se sienta en confi anza y nos exprese sus inquietudes, para mejorar nuestro vecindario y vivir felices y seguros. Todos nuestros programas son de apoyo y están abiertos para todo el público. Existen varias organizaciones y programas divertidos como lo son: Youth Farm, E.S.L (Ingles) y la Cena Comunitaria.

¡Acércate! Todos somos un vecindario, un equipo y tenemos que unirnos para que nuestra familia pueda vivir tranquila y feliz.

Compartir y cambiar: encuestas de las latinas lideres de Lyndale

Escrito por Mark Hinds

Júntate con nosotros el sábado, 5 de octubre para celebrar todo lo que la nueva avenida Nicollet nos puede ofrecer. La Celebración de la Experiencia de Nicollet nos enseñará lo mejor de los negocios de Nicollet. Para hacer una fi esta espectacular tendremos eventos y actividades para toda la familia.

Toda la diversión pasará de 12 a 4pm de Lake a la calle 46 por la Nicollet. Algunas cosas que pensamos en hacer son: ofertas en las banquetas, música en vivo, una búsqueda del tesoro, lugares para artistas, comida y juegos.

Será una manera maravillosa de celebrar el acabo de dos años largos de construcción

y la cara nueva de la calle principal de Minneapolis.

En las próximas semanas tendremos más información sobre todo lo que pasará en octubre. Para más información sobre la Celebración de la Experiencia de Nicollet, ponte en contacto con Jennifer: [email protected] / (612) 824-9402, ext. 12.

La celebracion de la Experiencia de Nicollet

Celebracíon de la Experienca

de Nicolletsábado,

15 de octubre12:00 a 4:00 pm

Avenida Nicollet de Lake a la calle 46

Muestra de Títeres del Teatro Open Eye: Mirando a Molly y la Bota Magica

Escrito por Aryca Myers

Miembros de la Junta Directiva de la Asociación del Vecindario Lyndale: Todavía quedan dos puestos vacíos en la Junta Directiva de Lyndale. Si te gustaría poner en el centro del trabajo de tener un vecindario maravilloso en Lyndale, ponte en contacto con Mark: [email protected] / (612) 824-9402, ext. 16.

Lideres de las Cuadras: ¿Te gusta saber delo que está pasando en tu cuadra? ¿Te encantahablar con tus vecinos? ¿Te disfrutas juntar con otros

para comer y tomar cerca a tu casa? Considera ser el Líder de tu Cuadra con el vecindario de Lyndale. Lyndale busca voluntarios para ayudarnos poner volantes en la cuadra y ser un enlace entre LNA y tus vecinos. Para involucrarte o buscar más información, contacta al [email protected] o (612) 824-9402, ext. 12.

Héroe de Cuidado de Niños: El programa de ingles de Lyndale provee una oportunidad maravillosa para los miembros de la comunidad amejorar su destreza de hablar inglés. Porque proveemos

cuidado de niños, el programa de LNA es mucho más accesible para las personas que no podrían participar sin esta ayuda. Ayúdanos proveer buen cuidado de niños para un grupo divertido de niños. Estamos buscado voluntarios para cuidar los niños los lunes, martes, y jueves de 5:30-7:30 pm en la iglesia Zion. Además, necesitamos ayuda cuidar a los niños de las participantes de Latinas de Lyndale en Liderazgo. El grupo se reúne cada dos viernes de 5:00-8:00 en el Parque Painter. Contacta a [email protected] para más información.

Oportunidades para Voluntarios


Support Lyndale!How much do you value your neighborhood? Here at Lyndale we’re working

hard to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable community.

To do this we need your support of both time and money. Your tax deductible gift to LNA helps us work with everyone in the community to make sure there are

high-quality extra-curricular activities for Lyndale’s kids, that there is a voice for the neighborhood on planning and development issues, and that we can keep on organizing great community events like the Lyndale Open House and Fish Fest.

To support your neighborhood just stop by on-line at www.lyndale.org or drop a check in the mail to the Lyndale Neighborhood Association, 3537 Nicollet Avenue, Mpls, MN 55408. You appreciate our work enough that we can become one of your

top three charities, regardless of the amount you can afford to give.

Las Noticias del Vecindario Lyndale

Lyndale ClassifiedsAdvertise here – free!

Lyndale Classifieds are available to neighborhood residents, businesses and organizations.

For Rent, For Sale, Wanted, Lost and Found, Special Events, etc. Non-residents pay $.40/word. Call (612) 824-9402, ext. 16 or email news@lyndale,org to place an ad. Free ads run for three months or must be resubmitted.

FOR SALE: BACK 2 LIFE EXERCISE EQUIPMENTIt’s good for lower back pain and comes with two (2) 5 pound ankle weights and a Firmapedic Pillow and User Guide Multilingual DVD. It is in excellent working condition. $20.00 Contact Peggy at (612) 825-1397.

Clases DeInglésDe mañana: 9:30 am-12:00 pmlos lunes, martesy juevesWells Fargo Banken el sótano3030 Nicollet Ave.

Por la noche: 5:30-7:30 pmlos lunes, martesy juevesEn la Iglesia Zionla 33 y la PillsburySolamente por la noche hay cuidado de losniños (de 2 años en adelante)

• Para adultos

• Gratuitos

• Todos niveles son invitados

• Insribese en la clase

Escrito por Mark HindsTraducido por Jennifer Arnold

Júntate con nosotros para el abrir de las Curiosidades de Lyndale el jueves, 26 de agosto. Después de casi tres años de trabajo ya es hora de celebrar la creación de este arte publico fantástico.

En el evento puedes ver fotos

de las reuniones donde la gente trajo sus objetos, escuchar de la artista sobre su experiencia, y mas importantemente, celebrar el abrir de este proyecto de arte publicá que cuenta la historia de Lyndale.

El evento será una casa abierta de 6:00 a 8:00 pm, con una presentación corta a las 7:00 pm. Habrá comida y refrescos.

Curiosidades de Lyndale Escrito y traducido por

Taylor Shevey

Manejar un negocio es un asunto familiar para José Aguirre y Jaqueline Reyes, los dueños de Valerie’s Carniceria, quienes recientemente abrieron la nueva taqueria por la calle 32 y la Nicollet. Es su cuarta tienda y la más única.

La familia se conocío desde unas décadas por un negocio pequeño por la cuarta avenida y la Lake que manejalos el hermano de Jaqueline. Luego de haberse enamorado, la pareja decidió entrar en negocios. Hicieron un plan y podían comprar su primera tienda en Nordest. Se le inició en 1999 y ha sido crecido desde entonce – tanto en su trabajo y su familia.

Realmente Valerie’s empezó con el nombre de Paula’s. Con los talentos de José como carnicero, se estableció como una tienda especializada de carne. Con tiempo fueron capaces de expandir la selección de productos para convertir lo en un supermercado pequeño que pasó en la misma época en que su familia comenzó a crecer. Cuando su primer niño nació después de dos años del trabajo, Jaqueline pidió que José cambiara el nombre del negocio al mismo de su bien más importante – su hija Valerie.

Igual a la familia, ha crecido su negocio. Hace seis años José y Jaqueline trasladaron Valerie’s al vecindario de Lyndale. Jaqueline explicó que querían abrir una tienda por el sur de la ciudad para estar mas cerca a los hispanos y el área en que se conocieron.

La familia se enorgullece de

su trabajo y se nota. Valerie’s es conocido por la alta calidad de sus productos y su fe a las tradiciones mexicanas. Jaqueline expresó que su meta era servir platillos auténticos y fue lógico tomar el negocio por esta dirección. Con toda la riqueza de los productos disponibles en sus otras tiendas, la familia se sentía que debe aprovechar de sus recursos y realizar su sueño. Todo lo que sirve en la taqueria lo hace desde el empezar por los locales de Nicollet y Nordest.

Esos recursos incluyen unos empleados dedicados y miembros comunitarios que contribuyen al éxito de Valerie’s. Nicolas, el hermano de Jose y Rosario, su sobrina trabajan en varios mercados y son las caras amables que se puede ver con frecuencia por el mercado de Nicollet. Incluso los niños de la familia, Valerie y Ariel, tienen una mano en el negocio haciendo su parte en el trabajo diario.

La taqueria tiene cuatro empleados principales: José,

Juan, Cecilia y Paula. Unas comidas que han recomendado son los tacos y los sopes. Cecilia, una muchacha joven que crecía yendo al mercado en Nordest, sugiere que pruebe la cecina y el pastor.

Paula dijo que su favorito del menú son los tacos, lo que podría anticipar, porque son los más auténticos. Explico que la gente realmente le gusta la comida y sigue regresando.

Jaqueline enfatizó que Valerie’s está para la gente. La pareja construyo su vida y familia alrededor de su pasión y espera que sus niños siguen en sus pasos y puedan continuar con su éxito. Agradece a la comunidad por su apoyo y anima a todos para que pasen por la taqueria y la prueben por si mismo.

Ubicación: 30 E 32nd St., Minneapolis, MN 55408 Horario: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Teléfono: (612) 824-1577

Bienvenidos a Valerie’s Taqueria

su trabajo y se nota. Valerie’s Juan, Cecilia y Paula. Unas


COMMUNITY CALENDARSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Lyndale Community Meal, 6:00 pm

Zion Lutheran Church







ESL Classes9:30 am-12 pm, Wells Fargo Bank5:30-7:30 pm, Zion Church








AUGUST

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Join us for theEvent of the Year!

Friday, September 27th, 6:00-9:00 pmLyndale Community Center

3537 Nicollet Ave.

You are cordially invited to LNA’s 2013 Fall Fundraiser

Featuring a Wine tasting hosted by Lake Wine and Spirits and fantastic silent auction items. Have fun, be inspired, come to learn about your new favorite wine, and come to support a

safe, vibrant, and sustainable community.

We hope to see you there!

For more info, contact Aryca at [email protected].

Environment CommitteeMeeting 6:00-7:30 pm

@ Lyndale Community Center(3537 Nicollet Ave.)

LNA Board Meeting6:30-8:30 pm

@ Lyndale Community Center (3537 Nicollet Ave.)

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Great GatheringsLyndale Slammin’

Poetry Slam7:00-8:30 pm

@ Butter(3700 Nicollet)

Somali Women’s Leadership Program

11:00 am-1:00 pmHorn Towers

Latinasde Lyndale en

Liderazgo,5:00-8:00 pm.

Painter Park

Curiosities of LyndaleOpening Reception, 6-8 pm

Lyndale Social Club

5:30 pm at Muddy Waters

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SEPTEMBER

Eating for Art 2013

2013

Hungry for a Better-Looking Neighborhood?

You can do something about it on September 19th!

Save The Date!



LNBA Meeting12:00-1:00

@ChampionsSportbar & Grill

(Lake St. & Blasidell)

Environment CommitteeMeeting 6:00-7:30 pm

@ Lyndale Community Center(3537 Nicollet Ave.)

Housing, Planning & Development

6:30-8:00 pm @ Lyndale Community Center(3537 Nicollet Ave.)

LNA Board Meeting6:30-8:30 pm

@ Lyndale Community Center (3537 Nicollet Ave.)

Crime & Drug

Meeting, 6:30-8:00 pm@ the 5th Precinct

(3101 Nicollet)

Meet with Meg!6:00-7:00 pm @

Bryant Square Park(3103 Bryant Ave. S.)

1:1 and Powerful Invitation Training

6:00-8:30 pm @ Lyndale Community Center(3537 Nicollet Ave.)



Painter Park



Painter Park

Concert in Painter Park

Band TBA7:00-8:45 pm





Concert in Painter Park

Band TBA7:00-8:45 pm

LNA Fall FundraiserFriday, Sept. 27th • 6:00-9:00 pm

Ice Cream Social Painter Park6:00-8:00 pm




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