Windom Community

Feb 13, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

sewtropolis.com

We have all seen the images coming out of Haiti – they are truly heartbreaking!  The country’s infrastructure is slowly being rebuilt and food, water and medical supplies are starting to reach their destinations.   The next order of business will be to relocate those who are living in the make-shift tent cities to other areas of the Country – before the spring rains and summer hurricanes.   As the population moves from ‘survival’ mode into ‘sustaining’ mode they will need items to help ease the transition!

That’s where Sewers step-up!

Most of the survivors of the earthquake lost everything – literally everything!  Most survived with only the clothes on their backs!  As they move to the next phase how comforting would it be for them to receive a new shirt, a blanket, pants, skirt or even a tote bag to contain the few personal items they are able to obtain!   If you don’t sew we still need your help!  Come for a crash-course in sewing, or help with packing boxes and labeling them for shipment.  I am also seeking donations of fabric and notions so dig out your stashes and bring in what you can!  If you have a sewing machine bring it – if not you can use one of mine.  I’ll have tables set up for both sewing and cutting!  All items will be boxed and sent directly to Project Eden team members in Haiti (theprojecteden.org).

Team members are currently on the ground and they have indicated there is a need for everything!  So, come for the day or come for a few hours – any time you can volunteer will be greatly appreciated!Please keep checking back as the dates get closer!  I will continue to update the website, the blog and facebook as I learn more information!  Have an idea?  Please send me an e-mail at Nikol@Sewtropolis.com

Date: Saturday January 9
Time: 12:30-3:30pm
Place: South High School (3131 19th Ave. South)
Diana Pierce, long-time KARE news anchor and reporter, will be in attendance as the keynote speaker. Pierce is a strong advocate for youth health and fitness, sponsoring events that promote healthier lifestyles by making exercise a fun activity for families to enjoy together.

Wellfest was designed to help adults and families learn more about health and wellness resources available in the Twin Cities metro area. Guests may participate in a variety of wellness and fitness-related sessions, which are condensed versions of classes offered through the Community Education program at MPS. Sessions include; yoga; brain aerobics, Yamuna Body Rolling and Belly Dancing. Activities will be available for children. For more information: http://commed.mpls.k12.mn.us/Wellfest.html

Friends of Diamond Lake, the HPDL Community Association, and Hedberg Landscape invite you to join us at one of two community information sessions — where you can learn how you can join in a larger community effort to do just that!

Monday, November 16 or Thursday, November 19, 2009

6:00 pm — Registration

6:30 – 8:00 pm — Short program, then Q & A

Diamond Lake Lutheran Church, 5760 Portland Ave. So.

What?

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Please join us,

December 16, 2008 at 1:15

for a special story time

performed by the Zenon Dance Theatre!

“The Nutcracker according

to Mother Goose”.

Enjoy a complimentary hot apple cider

during your visit!

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Hello,

My name is Autumn Chmielewski and I am the Volunteer Coordinator for Kids Voting Minneapolis. Kids Voting Minneapolis is a community-based, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to prepare Minneapolis’ 50,000 K-12 students to be educated, informed voters. We provide a K-12 civic-learning curriculum free to all Minneapolis schools and set up special polling stations at all regular Minneapolis polling locations so that students can cast their own votes on election day. This allows students to engage in important family dialogue and to experience an authentic voting experience.
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The summer months mean an influx of cats at our facilities—up to 2,000 cats a month. Marketing and Operations staff are always thinking of ways to either increase adoptions of cats during this time or to find a way to help with the sheer numbers. This year, we are introducing a new program called Mission: Meow that we are very excited about.

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Tuesday, March 25, 2008 – 6 pm to 8 pm – Richfield Lutheran Church,

8 W. 60^th Street (intersection of Nicollet and 60^th Street)

The event will provide updates on the project as construction activities will soon be in full swing again; including, the removal of the 46^th Street bridge scheduled in early April. All are welcome!

For more information about thePublic Information Open House or the Crosstown Project:

• Hotline: 1.866.743.6590
• Email: crosstown@rranow.com
• Web: www.mndot.gov
• Office: 6242 Lyndale Ave S, Richfield**Call the hotline for office hours.

Childcare available for children ages one year and older.

Event location is handicap accessible. Upon request, reasonable accommodations to

persons with disabilities or who are in need of a translator will be provided.

To request special accommodations:

Saturday March 29^th, 9:00am –2:30pm

First Christian Church, 2201 First Avenue South, Minneapolis

Free Entry and Free Parking

Will Allen from Growing Power (www.growingpower.org) in Milwaukee is kicking off the Spring Resource Fair, highlighting his organization’s innovative work on bridging cultures through gardening. 

Activities for the kids, workshops, and engaging educational displays during the day.  Raffle prizes, music and food top off the fun!

Details and directions at www.gardenworksMN.org or call GardenWorks at 612-278-7123.  Free parking and free entry. 

Community Garden Spring Fair Flier PDF

Come see what community gardening resources are available for you!  

Connecting City and Citizen Efforts for Sustainable Communities

Saturday, March 8, 8:30 to 4:30, Augsburg College

 The free conference will bring together 700 volunteer leaders from block clubs, neighborhoods, schools, congregations, garden clubs and lake associations to plan projects they want to carry out in the spring and summer to help reduce global warming and prepare for energy and climate uncertainty. Read the rest of this entry »

The Windom Community Council is looking for a part-time neighborhood coordinator.

The primary duties of the position include:

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