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Executive Director Note
Thank you to the 62 Mill City Commons members who completed our recent member survey. Members provided excellent suggestions and comments. We truly appreciate the feedback! We will be recapping results and using feedback to make Mill City Commons an even stronger organization. Look to a future Mill City Musings for a summary.
The recent state government shutdown is having an impact on many including our neighbors at People Serving People. I received an email that communicates some ways you can help. To check it out, click here. -- Linnea
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The Towers Garden Party
Wednesday, July 6, 5:00 - 6:00 pm; 19 South 1st Street
Join MCC Members hosts Kathy and Bill Fox for a gathering at The Towers. Ralph Lowis will lead us through The Towers' beautifully landscaped gar dens designed by preeminent landscape architect Sasaki Associates of Boston and renovated by Close Landscape Architects in 2003. We'll end with wine and refreshments. Please enter through the First Street front entrance. Someone will direct you from there.
MCC Members, sign up here.
Guests, email Linnea.
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Complimentary Technology Helpdesk
Monday July 11, 7:00 - 8:30 pm; MCC Office, 17 4th Street SE
Find out how to make the most of your technology, staffed by MCC's tech guru, Andy Trawick! Andy knows MAC, Windows, and Linux and can deal with whatever issues you may have in your digital life. After you've signed up below, Linnea will assign you a time for your 20-30 minute one-to-one session with Andy. MCC Members, sign up here. |
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MCC Biker Tours: 10 - 15 mile & 20 -30 mile
Tuesday, July 12, 10:00 am; Chicago Mall, 2nd Street and Chicago Avenue
Meet other MCC Members and guests for this twice monthly bike tour. We have scheduled two tours: one for a more leisure 10 - 15 mile tour and a second 20 - 30 mile faster paced tour. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea. |
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Historic Warehouse District Walking Tour
Wednesday, July 13, 7:00 - 8:30 pm; Meet at Truss bridge on Washington Avenue, west of 3rd Avenue North
Experience the district's many renowned commercial buildings, designed by the city's most distinguished architects. This Preserve Minneapolis public walking tour is led by Rolf Anderson and will focus on the western portion of the district along Washington Avenue.
MCC Members, sign up here.
Guests, email Linnea.
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Nosy Neighor Tour: City Hall & Courthouse
Wednesday, July 20, 12:00 - 1:00 pm; 351 South 4th Street
Enjoy a lunchtime public tour of one of the Twin Cities' greatest landmarks. Visit the five-story rotunda with its stained glass windows and grotesques, the Father of Waters statue, the Council Chambers, and see million-year-old fossils. Co-sponsored by Preserve Minneapolis and the Municipal Building Commission. Meet at the Father of Waters Atrium. MCC Members, sign up here . Guests, email Linnea. |
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, July 20, 3:00 - 5:30 pm; 600 South 2nd Street Community Room
Join advanced or intermediate bridge players for a round of social bridge. You are expected to come with a partner at your level. (Advanced players play all the major conventions comfortably.) If you need help finding a partner, contact Linnea Tweed at 612-455-3329, and she will assist you. Plan to arrive early as we will begin play immediately at 3:00 pm. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea. |
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Around Town
People Serving People's Chefs for Change Event
Monday, July 11, 7:00 pm; People Serving People, 614 South 3rd Street
Chef JD Fratzke of The Strip Club: Meat and Fish is teaming up with WCCO's Jason DeRusha for an unforgettable evening. Attendees will experience the unique flavor of The Strip Club, and learn about issues affecting our community. To sign up, click here.
Minneapolis Aquatennial
Friday, July 15 - Saturday, July 23
Join in the fun at the 72nd annual Minneapolis Aquatennial. There are many ways to get involved - register for one of the events, enjoy the many free Aquatennial events, or volunteer.
Check it out at: Aquatennial.com
Northeast Dog Parade
Friday, July 29, 6pm; Chute Park
Celebrating the dog days of summer. An evening for dogs, owners, and friends thereof...including Dogtail Hours and a Flea Market.
Check it out at: Northeast Dog Parade
Mill City Times
MCC members, Kim Eslinger and Dave Tinjum, have created a metro website devoted specifically to our neighborhood. It's a place to go to find out what's happening ... whether it's a new restaurant opening, a local event, proposed new construction, etc.
Check it out at: MillCityTimes.com
Preserve Minneapolis 2011 Summer Walking and Biking Tours
Preserve Minneapolis is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Minneapolis by recognizing, preserving and revitalizing the architectural and related cultural resources of the City of Minneapolis.
Use this link for information on all upcoming tours!
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Upcoming MCC Events
View our detailed June Calendar here !
View our detailed July Calendar here!
July 6: The Towers Garden Party; Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
July 11: Complimentary Technology HelpDesk; Members, sign up here.
July 12: MCC Bikers Tours; Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
July 13: Historic Warehouse District Walking Tour. Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
July 20: Nosy Neighbor Tour: City Hall and Courthouse; Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
July 20: Social Bridge; Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
July 23: Aquatennial Fireworks; Members, sign up here.
July 26: Last Tuesday Happy Hour; Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
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Thank you,
Mill City Commons Volunteers!
A big Thank You to Mill City Commons Members
Carol Jordan,
Bob Callahan,
Ellie Hands,
Peter Heegaard,
Lou Burdick,
Dick and Martha Olson,
Dick and Peg Kavaney, and
Mariann Montagne
for answering a request (or two) to volunteer for MCC and its members in June.
Mill City Commons' members have access to support through the member to member volunteer program. Please contact Linnea @ 612-455-3329 to learn about volunteering or connecting to one of our volunteers.
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MCC Ongoing Social Opportunities
Rendezvous on 5
Wednesdays, 9-10 am
Guthrie Theater
Level Five Express
818 S 2nd St
Drop in and join your friends and neighbors at this neighborhood haunt. Enjoy a cup of coffee and fellowship with other MCC members. This weekly adventure requires no reservations!
Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, July 21
7:30 - 8:30 am
New Location! Wilde Roast Cafe, 65 Main Street SE
Caffeine and camaraderie for the male members of MCC! This group meets every other Thursday at Wilde Roast Cafe and is hosted by various members who get the conversation going.
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MCC Ongoing Fitness Opportunities
SBS Class
Mondays, 7:35 - 8:35 am
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 pm
Created exclusively for MCC, this class at 501F1T focuses on strength, balance, and stretching. Follow this link to sign up!
River Walkers
Tuesdays and Thursdays,
7:30 - 8:30 am
Stone Arch Lofts Riverside Parking Lot
All level of walkers welcome for this early morning walk along the banks of the Mississippi River. An MCC volunteer leads each walk.
Hatha Yoga Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:00 - 9:15 am This alignment-based class is held at the Yoga Center of Minneapolis, 212 3rd Ave N, Suite 205. Purchase a 12-class pass for $132 directly from YCM to use as your schedule allows, or drop in on a class for $12.50. Contact Dena at 612.436.4700 for details. Drop-ins welcome.
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