June 10, 2014

Executive Director Update

Congratulations to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board on being recognized by the Trust for Public Land as the best park system in the nation for the second year in a row! Minneapolis' Park Score Index earned it the only perfect "5-park bench" rating of the 60 cities on the list -- beating out New York City, Boston, Portland, San Francisco, and Washington DC. For more information, click here.

This weekend things are really hopping in the neighborhood! The Stone Arch Bridge Festival kicks off at 7:00pm Friday with a concert on Water Power Park. Artist booths are open from 10:00-10:00 Saturday and 10:00-5:00 Sunday featuring 250 artists. The Northern Spark festival starts at 9:01pm Saturday night with 100s of national and local artists performing in various Minneapolis venues from sundown to sunrise. We've included links in the Around Town section below. Fingers crossed for nice weather! Hope to see you in the neighborhood!! -- Linnea

Social Bridge

Wednesday, June 11, 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Stone Arch Lofts Community Room, 600 S 2nd St

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 major conventions comfortably). If you need help finding a partner, contact Carol Jordan at 612-817-0466 or caroljordan@millcitycommons.org and she will assist you. Play beings immediately at 3:00 pm.

Members sign up here; Guests email MCC.

Our Turn: A Conversation for Women

Thursday, June 12, 9:30 - 11:00 am

Stone Arch Lofts, 600 S 2nd St #105

MCC women, come and join other women in conversation! This week's host is Marcia Townley who asks "What little, or possibly large, things can't you do or do as well as you used to be able to do? What small, or maybe large, embarrassments do you experience as you grow older?"

Women MCC members sign up here; Guests email MCC.

Nosy Neighbor Tour: Izzy's Ice Cream

Monday, June 16, 3:00 - 4:00 pm

1100 2nd St S

Join us for a special summer treat! It's a sneak peek at Izzy's ice cream manufacturing process during business hours. You'll see ice cream being made, learn about the local sources for their ingredients, and hear how the architect, David Salmela, designed the building for efficiency and appeal. Dutch treat for an ice cream cone after the tour!

MCC Members sign up here.

Men's Coffee and Conversation

Thursday, June 19, 7:30 - 8:30 am

Elsie's Restaurant, 729 Marshall St NE

Coffee and camaraderie for the male members of MCC! This group meets every other Thursday and is hosted by various members who get the conversation going. This week's topic will be hosted by Dick Olson on "Mill City Quarters," a facility Ecumen is planning to build on 2nd Street across from MacPhail. Matt McNeill, the executive responsible for oversight of the new facility, will speak with the group on the market-rate rental which will have a menu of in-home support available and one floor dedicated to memory care.

Men MCC Members sign up here; Guests email MCC.

Twins Baseball

Thursday, June 19, 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Target Field, 1 Twins Way

Connect with other MCC members while watching the Twins play their divisional foe, the Chicago White Sox. Allan Burdick has reserved a block of tickets in Sections 321 and 322, Rows 2-4, between third base and home plate with a great view of the downtown skyline. The ticket price is $23 per seat. Join us to cheer on the home team! Guests (family, neighbors, & friends) are welcome. First pitch is at 7:10 pm.

MCC Members click here; Guests email MCC.

MCC Urban Garden Party

Tuesday, June 24, 5:00 - 8:00 pm

The Towers Garden Room, 15 S 1st St

Celebrate Mill City Commons with delicious hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and music. Please join us -- we wouldn't be here without you! We'll be celebrating friendships, fun, neighborhood, and community at the Towers Garden Room. Suggested cash donation at door: $10/person.

Parking: In addition to metered parking on South 1^st Street, the Standard Parking Hennepin Avenue Surface Parking Lot is located directly across Hennepin Avenue from the Towers. The entrance is on North 2nd Street. This lot requires a credit or debit card upon entrance and exit and is $3 after 4:00pm.

MCC Members sign up here.

News from Members

MCC member Susan Hartman shares the following article: Top 5 Regrets People Make on their Deathbed.

IRAN, ANYONE? If you are interested in traveling to Iran in the Fall of 2015, please email MCC Member Peter Gillette at epgillette@gmail.com.

Around Town

Stone Arch Bridge Festival

Join your neighbors June 13-15 for a weekend of art and music on the Minneapolis riverfront. Featuring 250 artists, a pop up car show, family art activities, and a motorcycle gallery. For more information, click here.

Northern Spark: Projecting the City

June 14, 9 pm - 5 am, various downtown locations

Gather along the riverfront and throughout the city to explore giant video projections, play in temporary installations in the streets, and enjoy experimental performances in green spaces and under bridges. For more information, click here.

Nordic Singers in Concert

June 21, 7:30 pm, Minnehaha Academy Theatre, North Campus, 3100 W River Pkwy

Singers comprised of four members of the Royal Opera in Copenhagen, Denmark, return for a lively concert spanning traditional and contemporary Scandinavian favorites. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.

Pedal Pub Event

June 22, 12:00-6:00 pm, University Avenue from First Avenue NE to East Hennepin

Register your own Pedal Pub Team to compete for a chance to win the 2014 Pedal Pub Race Title and celebrate Northeast food, music, and more. Awards given for "Best Costume" and "Best Team Spirit." Food trucks, live music, and a beer garden in Surdyk's parking lot. For more information, click here.

Mill City Summer Opera Presents: Guns N' Rosenkavalier

July 21 and July 23, 8:00 pm, Mill City Museum, 818 2nd St South, Ruin Courtyard

Mill City Summer Opera will feature a unique collaborative concert under the stars. The show includes both rock songs and classical art songs and will feature Minnesota native Andrew Wilkowske and post post-feminist horn experience Genghis Barbie. Tickets are $25-$50 and can be purchased here.

Mill City Times

It's a metro website devoted specifically to our neighborhood and a place to go to find out what's happening, whether it's a new restaurant opening, a local event, proposed construction, etc. Check it out at MillCityTimes.com.

MCC Upcoming Events

View the June Calendar here

June 11: Rendezvous on 5. No reservations required.

June 11: Social Bridge. Members click here. Guests email MCC.

June 11: MCC Board Meeting. Members click here.

June 12: Our Turn: A Conversation for Women. Members click here. Guests email MCC.

June 16: Nosy Neighbor Tour: Izzy's Ice Cream. Members click here.

June 18: Rendezvous on 5. No reservations required.

June 19: Men's Coffee and Conversation. Members click here. Guests email MCC.

June 19: Twins Baseball. Members click here. Guests email MCC.

June 24: MCC Urban Garden Party. Members click here.

June 25: Rendezvous on 5. No reservations required.

June 25: Social Bridge. Members click here. Guests email MCC.

June 26: Coldwater Spring Historical Nature Tour. Members click here. Guests email MCC.

Mill City Commons

Did You Know?

...how to know if your event registration is complete?

The key to successfully registering for an event on our members only website is to click "Complete Registration" at the bottom of the Event Registration Summary page.

However, there are a few ways you can be certain that you registered for an MCC event on the website: 1. You see a pop up window after clicking "Complete Registration" that says "Your registration has been saved."

2. You receive an email confirmation that you registered.

3. You look at the list of registrants and see your name listed.

4. You receive an email reminder the day before the event.

Still unsure? Call the office at (612) 455-3329 for assistance.

MCC Ongoing Social Opportunities

Rendezvous

Readers' Book Chat
Wednesday, July 2

9:30-10:30 am
Guthrie Theater Level 5 Express

No reservations required.

The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

by Daniel James Brown

Rendezvous on 5

Wednesdays, 9-10 am

Guthrie Theater Level 5 Express

Drop in and join your friends and neighbors for fellowship at this neighborhood haunt. This weekly adventure requires no reservations!

Men's Coffee and Conversation

Thursday, June 19

7:30-8:30 am

Elsie's Restaurant,

729 Marshall Street NE

Caffeine and camaraderie for the male members of MCC! This group meets every other week and is hosted by various members who get the conversation going.

Our Turn: A Conversation for Women

Thursday, June 12

9:30-11:00 am

Relax and chat with other MCC women. This group meets every other week and alternates between morning and afternoon times. Look for details in the body of this newsletter.

MCC Ongoing Fitness Opportunities

SBS Class

Thursdays

2:00-3:00pm

501FIT,
501 Washington Avenue

Created exclusively for MCC, this class at 501F1T focuses on strength, balance, and stretching.

First time participants, please contact 501F1T at 612-767-4415 and arrive 20 minutes early to complete paperwork. Cost varies depending on commitment.

River Walkers

Tuesdays and Thursdays,

7:30-8:30am

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,

8:00-9:15am

Yoga Center Minneapolis, 212 3rd Ave N., Suite 205

This is an alignment-based class. 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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