CIDNACalendar of Events See newsletter at right for more information about
these events. Pedestrian and Bike Safety Committee
Thursday, March 56:00 p.m. Caribou Coffee, Calhoun Commons CIDNA Board Meeting Wednesday, March 11 6:00 p.m. Jones-Harrison NRP Committee Wednesday, March 18
4:00 p.m.
Rustica
- SAVE THE DATE - CIDNA Annual Meeting Wednesday, May 13 Evening
Jones-Harrison
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CIDNA Board Meeting
Please join us for the next meeting of the
CIDNA Board.
Wednesday, March 11
6:00 p.m.
Jones-Harrison Residence 3700 Cedar Lake Avenue Map
Agenda includes:
- Multi-Modal Traffic Study introduction
Paul Miller, Transportation and Design Engineering, City of Minneapolis
Click here to view the tentative agenda.
All are welcome!
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Southwest LRT
Biking and Southwest LRT Survey
The purpose of the survey is to obtain information from cyclists and non-cyclists who travel within the Southwest LRT corridor regarding their interest in biking to the proposed Southwest LRT stations.
Share your thoughts by taking a brief bike facilities survey
at www.swlrtcommunityworks.org/bikesurvey. Deadline is March 13.
The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board is set to vote on a resolution for Southwest LRT.
The Park Board Commissioners will be asked to support a light rail transit bridge over the channel at their meeting on:
Wednesday, March 4
Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.
Open Time is 5:30 p.m.
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
2117 West River Road N Map |
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CIDNA Committee Meetings
Please join us for one or both of these neighborhood committee meetings.
Pedestrian and Bike Safety Committee
Thursday, March 56:00 p.m. Caribou Coffee, Calhoun Commons 3044 Excelsior Boulevard MapNRP Committee
Wednesday, March 184:00 p.m. Rustica, Calhoun Village 3220 W Lake St Map All are welcome to attend these meetings. |
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Personal Safety and Self-Defense Workshop
Personal Safety and Self-Defense Workshop
The Lyndale Neighborhood Association's Crime
& Safety Committee is sponsoring a Personal
Safety and Self-Defense Workshop:
Tuesday, March 10
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 5th Police Precinct 3101 Nicollet Ave Map This workshop is open to the public and you are invited to attend. If you have any questions or would like to RSVP please contact Norma at 612-824-9402 ext.15 or norma@lyndale.org. Click here for more information.
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3rd Annual Community Connections Conference
This year's conference theme is "Creative Engagement and Action using Arts and Placemaking."
The conference is free and open to all! Saturday, March 21 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Minneapolis Convention Center 1301 2nd Ave S Map Click here for more information and registration details. |
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$25 Trees!
Protect our tree canopy by planting a tree!
Trees are available for Minneapolis property owners for only $25! Choose from several varieties and sizes of trees, including fruit trees. Details:- Ordering begins on March 9 for Wards 3, 4, 5 & 6 at 8:00 am and March 23 for the entire city at 8:00 am.
- First-come, first-served. Order early for best selection.
- Limit one tree per property, maximum three properties.
- Trees cost $25 each and must be planted on private property in the city (trees may not be planted on the boulevard).
- Trees need to be picked up May 16-19.
For more information, and a link to the order form, visit the www.treetrust.org.
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Lunch with Lisa
Join Council Member Lisa Goodman for lunch and a discussion.
 Wednesday, March 25Noon - 1 pm University of St Thomas Opus Hall #202 10th and LaSalle, Mpls Map Lunch is offered for $10. Arrive early to get your lunch and a good seat. Discussion starts promptly at noon. RSVP to 612-673-2207 or ruth.weakly@minneapolismn.gov.
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Lakes Calhoun and Harriet Comprehensive Plan
The Park Board will be forming a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) to update the Comprehensive Plan for Lakes Calhoun and Harriet.
CIDNA will appoint one person to represent our neighborhood on the committee. Volunteer needed! The CAC will meet 10 times over a nine month period. Details will be available in mid-March 2015. Contact Monica Smith at 612-821-0131 or info@cidna.org if you are interested in being considered to represent Cedar-Isles-Dean on the CAC.
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Cedar Lake South Beach
The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board is undertaking a process for planning and redesign of Cedar Lake South Beach.
A landscape architecture consultant will lead a design and community engagement process and prepare documents, through design development for South Beach.
Mark you calendars for the following community engagement meetings at Jones-Harrison Residence:
Tuesday, May 19 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 16 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 14 6:30-8:30 p.m.
More information will be available next month.
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Walker Library
The Walker Library offers a variety of activities
for library users of all ages.  Click here to view a pdf of activities and programs for the month of March. For more information, go to the Walker Library's website.
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Fix-It Tech Event
If your computer or laptop is slow, not working,
or seems to have a virus, bring it in for free
tech support!  Volunteers will teach valuable repair skills, answer questions, and
give technical advice
about your device.
Saturday, March 2810:00 am - 2:00 pm Waite House - Pillsbury United Communities 2323 11th Ave S, Minneapolis MapDetails: First come, first served. Labor will be FREE. Parts available to purchase. Bring your laptop, and/or desktop tower and power cord. Volunteers will help with smartphones and tablets based on capacity. For more information, contact City of Minneapolis IT Department www.minneapolismn.gov/it/inclusion or call 612-673-2026.
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News for Seniors
Free Safety Check for Seniors - Act Now
The HOME Program of Senior Community Services is offering a no-cost Home Assessment which will evaluate the safety of the homes of senior citizens as part of a grant through the state of Minnesota. They will check out your need for handrails, grab-bars, smoke detectors, lighting, and other safety components. Ages 60+ are eligible for this limited time offer. No sales. For more information contact 952-746-4046 or email home@seniorcommunity.org. For more information, go to www.seniorcommunity.org.
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Raingarden Workshops
Metro Blooms is offering raingarden workshops.
The three-hour workshop gives participants an overview of native pollinator plants and raingardens, including design, installation, and maintenance. In the second half of the workshop, participants receive recommendations for their property with one-on-one assistance from Metro Blooms Landscape Designers and Hennepin County Master Gardeners.  Nearby workshop:Thursday, May 216:00-9:00 p.m. St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church 3450 Irving Ave S MapFee: $15 Click here for more information or to see other dates/times. To read more about planting for pollinators, click here.
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Thank you for reading this newsletter. If you are interested in volunteering in the neighborhood, please let me know how you would like to help.
The Cedar-Isles-Dean Neighborhood Association (CIDNA) invites and encourages participation by every resident to each program, service and event organized by CIDNA. Should you require an accommodation in order for you to fully participate, or if you require this document in a different format, please let us know by contacting me at least five days before our event.
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Sincerely,
Monica Smith
Cedar-Isles-Dean Neighborhood Association
info@cidna.org or 612-821-0131 |
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