Farewell Ward Breakfast - 8:00 a.m., Wed., April 20 50th St. Cafe (formerly Pearson's Restaurant) The news that Pearson's Restaurant has closed coincides with changes my office will be making to our community outreach efforts. The Ward Breakfast, which we've held at Pearson's since I took office five years ago,... read more →
Feb
14
Feb
14
Dinner with Superintendent Bernadeia Johnson 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thurs., March 10 Field Community School - 4645 4th Ave. S. Tell everyone you know that they are invited for dinner and a conversation with Superintendent Bernadeia Johnson and her leadership team!
Feb
14
7:00-9:00 p.m. at Southwest High School Mark your calendar for the annual Family Sock Hop from 7:00 -9:00 p.m. on March 4 at Southwest High School. Enjoy an evening of great music (50s, 60s & 70s), great games, treats and prizes, and lots of fond memories for rock-n-rollers of all... read more →
Feb
14
6:00-8:00 p.m., Thurs., February 24 Raku Japanese Restaurant, 3939 W. 50th St. Suite 101 Join us for an intimate evening of bridal planning with the wedding experts of 50th and France. Mix and Mingle, and ask your questions to experts from the following stores: Monique Lhuillier, Cos Bar, Brio Images... read more →
Feb
14
Series Kicks Off 7:00-9:00 p.m., Fri., February 25 The Lila Ammons Jazz Quintet will present the first of a series of concerts billed as the "Jazz Caravan." To kick off the series, a concert will be presented Friday, February 25, 2011 at the Lake Harriet Spiritual Community in Minneapolis, MN.... read more →
Feb
07
Complete a Survey about the Lake Harriet Playgrounds As you may be aware, the playground areas at William Berry Park (north of the Bandshell) and Beard's Plaisance are scheduled for reconstruction in mid-2011. As part of the public process for engaging the surrounding community for this project, the Minneapolis Park... read more →
Feb
07
Southwest Community Education General Adult Education classes start the week of Jan. 24. You can register by phone, mail, in person or online. We do register people after classes start - we simply pro-rate the class fee. For information, call 612-668-3100 or visit www.mplscommunityed.com. Family Sock Hop - Friday, March... read more →
Feb
07
It's well-known that you can recycle grocery and newspaper bags, but did you know you can also recycle cereal bags and wrap from paper products? The program, called "It's In The Bag," employs disabled adults, who collect the bags from drop-off bins at metro-area grocery stores, sort and then bale... read more →
Feb
07
Weekday Updates on Skating Rink Conditions Also Available Here goes your last excuse for being a winter couch potato. From ice fishing to ice skating to snowboarding, everything you need to know about winter fun in the Minneapolis park system is available in the 24-page Winter Activities Guide now online.... read more →
Feb
07
During the winter months many homeowners are experiencing ice dams, which can lead to damage of the roof and interior of the home. Ice dams are caused when warm air travels up to your attic and melts the snow on the roof. The melted snow flows down the roof where... read more →