September 2017
Open Streets on 50th
We're closing West 50th Street between Wooddale Avenue in Edina and Chowen Avenue in Minneapolis for the third-annual Open Streets on 50th! The street will be open to bikes and pedestrians to enjoy music, dance, games, crafts, yoga and other creative and active events. Civic, athletic, artistic, creative and neighborhood groups, as well as businesses will participate! Open Streets is dog-friendly, too! It's time for everyone to come together for a day of celebration and community building!
Find out more »October 2017
Networking Event: Fulton Improvements
Join us for a conversation about what the neighborhood association can do to help improve Fulton neighborhood. We will serve wine, beer, cheese and Vinaigrette will treat us to bread and samples of their vinegars and olive oils. Please pre-register here for your free ticket.
Find out more »Metro Blooms Fall Workshop
Learn to Create Beautiful, Low-Input Lawns: Increasing numbers of property owners are looking to replace their lawn with something that is beautiful, ecologically friendly, and lower maintenance. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tues., Oct. 24 Lynnhurst Recreation Center 1345 W Minnehaha Pkwy Cost: $25 per household Register for this event online at metroblooms.org/events by sending your name, organization, title, email address and phone number to deborah@metroblooms.org; or calling 651-699-2426. For more information, click here.
Find out more »March 2022
Preventing Violence in Minneapolis
This event is hosted virtually by the Southwest Alliance for Equity. Sign up here. About the event: The Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) uses a community-focused, public health approach to help ensure that everyone can be free from violence. Working to break the cycle of violence by addressing it at three points: Preventing it before it begins Intervening at the first sign of risk Healing after it happens Learn about current initatives and their community-focused approach as well as how you can support this important…
Find out more »YWCA Event: Characteristics of a White Supremacy culture
Based on receipt of a generous grant from the Fulton Neighborhood Association, the Lake Harriet Site Council is pleased to offer part 4 of a 4-part series of Racial Justice Workshops facilitated by YWCA Minneapolis. This month’s workshop is "Characteristics of a White Supremacy Culture" Monday, March 28th, 7:00-8:30 Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsc-Copj8uGtRuqsaU0F1n6dkcYuoLLVAQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting It is often hard to talk about race because white…
Find out more »May 2022
Summer Story Strolls
Join us this summer for a series of story strolls! Put on by FNA's Racial Equity Committee, Hennepin County Library, and Minneapolis Parks. May 16-18 🐝“The Thing about Bees”🐝 The theme of the story is a tribute to the bees that pollinate the foods we love to eat. Children are introduced to different kinds of bees, "how not to get stung," and how the things we fear are often things we don't fully understand. Want to further the conversation? Check…
Find out more »June 2022
Story Stroll and Food Drive 6/6-6/9
Story Stroll Come take a stroll and read this “The Last Stop on Market Street.” The story is about appreciating differences, finding beauty all around us even in unlikely places, and helping out-being an active community member. Want to further the conversation? Check out this parent guide with more books and activities:https://bit.ly/laststopmarketstreet Food Drive During this time we are also collecting food for the Aliveness Project. Drop off food inside the box at Pershing Park between 6/6-6/9. We will collect…
Find out more »September 2022
9/24 Electronics Recycling Event
E-waste Recycling, Paper Shredding, and Data Destruction DATE: Saturday, September 24th TIME: 9:00 am – 12:00pm LOCATION: Mayflower Church, 106 E Diamond Lake Road, Minneapolis, MN 55419 Please enter via Diamond Lake Rd. and exit via the alley onto Stevens Ave. S. Directional signs and volunteers will be on site to direct traffic. **Friendly reminder that Mpls Solid Waste & Recycling customers can also set out two electronics items every week and recycle paper in their blue cart for no…
Find out more »Planets in the Park
Planets in the Park! An all-ages, free, family friendly night of exploring the night sky! Telescopes will be set up to view the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and other celestial objects. When: September 30, 8-10 pm Where: Pershing Field Park, 3523 W. 48th St Minneapolis, MN 55410 Minneapolis Parks & Recreation Board page for Pershing Field Park Please be aware: in the event of clouds/rain/thunder/snow/hurricane(s) or other bad weather, the event will be rescheduled. Event website here.
Find out more »October 2022
Chai + History Tour
Join your neighbors and the Fulton board for a chai and walk around the neighborhood. Fulton Neighborhood is treating everyone to a chai from Red Wolf Chai. Chai in hand, our board member, Michael Wagner will lead a tour of part of the Fulton Neighborhood. We'll meet at 10:30 at the Fulton Farmer's Market. See you there!
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