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Monday, October 1, 2012 at 5:49PM
Volunteers Needed for October 10 Third Ward NeighborhoodFEST
From a September 26 Third Ward e-newsletter:
Greetings! We need volunteers to help with the 2012 Third Ward NeighborhoodFEST.
We are searching for people that are willing to help and be a part of this great event! Third Ward NeighborhoodFEST is on Wednesday, October 10th, 2012 at Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power St, Minneapolis from 5:30-9:00 PM.
We are looking for volunteers to help at the sign-in tables. Vendor Set up from 1:00-5:00pm. General Public Sign-In from 4:00pm-8:00pm.
If you would like to volunteer at the Third Ward NeighborhoodFEST, please contact Diane Hofstede's office at 612-673-2203 or email diane.hofstede@minneapolismn.gov with your name and contact information.
Please let us know if you are able to help, we cannot do this without you!
Thank you,
Diane Hofstede
Minneapolis City Council-3rd Ward
350 South 5th StreetRoom 307Minneapolis, MN 55415-1383
Diane.Hofstede@minneapolismn.gov
612-673-2203
Tonight - 2012 Twin Cities Black Film Festival at St. Anthony Main Theater (4 days)
Now celebrating its 10th year, the 2012 Twin Cities Black Film Festival promises to bring the excitement of independent film to a whole new level.
This year the Twin Cities Black Film Festival is hosted and sponsored by The Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul and will showcase cinemas' most provocative work at the St. Anthony Main Theater, September 27-30.
For the full lineup click on the Press Release link below, or visit the web page link below:
Twin Cities Black Film Festival Press Release
Final Free 'Boot Camp in the City' is Saturday, September 29, at Gold Medal Park
The FORTÉ staff would like to remind you that their final complimentary 'Boot Camp in the City' this coming Saturday morning, September 29, at 9:30am. It's an outdoor class at Gold Medal Park, and open to anyone - so please feel free to being as many guests as you want.
;)
Vikings and "The Purple Path" Both Rack Up a Big Win
The Vikings weren't the only success story this past Sunday. Mayor Rybak's 'railgating" idea for a game day food truck line up along 5th Street - a.k.a. The Purple Path - turned out to be a big winner, too.
We walked over around 11:00am, and the sidewalks were packed with both fans on their way to the game, as well as downtown residents looking for a tasty snack on a gorgeous Sunday morning. (We ran into neighbors from The Bridgewater, Zenith and Stone Arch Lofts.) Several vendors said it was so busy they ran out of product, and I was lucky enough to get the last Lobster Roll from the Smack Shack.
"A Minute In Minnesota" Featuring Scenes from the Minneapolis Riverfront
From MinnPost photographer Justin Donais:
MCFM's Second Annual Bread Festival is This Saturday!
Here's a fun opportunity to show off your favorite bread creation :)
Mill City Farmers Market, Mill City Museum, and Gold Medal® Flour are teaming up again to create an exciting celebration of bread-baking in America! This event will be the second annual event spotlighting the healthy goodness and nourishment of bread-baking.
and have your goodies judged by a panel of experts.
Living Social Offer for Local D'Lish Cooking Classes
Have you been thinking about how fun it would be to take a cooking class at Local D'Lish, 208 North 1st Street, but just haven't gotten around to registering? Well, here's a little nudge to get you going! Per a recent e-newsletter, they'll be running a promotional offer through Living Social on September 24, 25, and 26. Buy coupons on the Living Social website, and then choose the class(es) on Local D'Lish's website.
So many classes to choose from, and it's a nice gift idea, too. Yum :)
Audition September 22 for the October 10 NeighborhoodFest on Nicollet Island
The Third Ward Neighborhood Fest! takes place October 10 from 5:30pm-9:30pm at the Nicollet Island Pavilion.
There will be exhibits featuring businesses, restaurants, services, neighborhood groups, local talent, city and county projects, and new developments in the community.
You can earn a spot in the talent show by auditioning on September 22 at the MPRB headquarters.
Tonight - "Shaping the Future of the Minneapolis Riverfront"
"Shaping the Future of the Minneapolis Riverfront” - Central Riverfront Master Planning with the MPRB
When: Monday, September 17, 2012 / 6:30PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Mill City Museum (main floor commons)
Join your neighbors and the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board in shaping the future of the Central Riverfront of Minneapolis. It’s been more than two decades since the last Master Plan for this part of the river was completed. Learn about potential projects, the planning process, and how local residents can assist in shaping the future:
-- Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Commissioners Anita Tabb, Liz Wielinski and Scott Vreeland will discuss the past, present, and ideas for the future of the Central Riverfront.
-- Andrew Caddock, MPRB Project Manager, will review the Master Planning Process and highlight opportunities for the future at key parks. The end result of this process will be a new Master Plan for the Central Riverfront.
-- “Open Mic”: Engage the MPRB in a question & answer session.
-- Parks that may be impacted include: Boom Island, Father Hennepin Bluffs - Upper & Lower, Mill Ruins Park, Water Works Park (old Fuji Ya site)
All residents, from both sides of the Central Riverfront, are encouraged to attend.
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Co-Hosted by Mill District Neighborhood Association & Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Underwritten by Mill City Times
Crown Hydro Update
Proposed Hydroelectric Plant Developers Continuing Efforts to Avoid Termination of Federal License
By Doug Verdier
On Sept. 5, Crown Hydro’s legal counsel in Washington, D.C. filed a progress report to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) outlining “further engineering and concept analysis of the development of the project within the current licensed project boundaries, and in a location owned by the federal government under the control of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District Office.” These efforts are intended to determine “if there were any fatal flaws in the project concept in the new location.”
The primary engineering issues address the feasibility of using the existing tailrace and whether a tailrace tunnel could be constructed from a location under the parking lot next to the lock headwall to a shaft to be constructed with a new outlet below the Stone Arch Bridge. According to the filing, Crown Hydro claims that the Stone Arch bridge footings “are spread footings excavated into the sandstone and may be avoided during the construction.” This statement is intended to address concerns that construction could endanger the structural integrity of the Stone Arch Bridge. Crown’s proposed design called for a new tunnel to be drilled underground between two of the bridge arch supports.
The filing states that Crown is obtaining estimates from contractors for tunnel work and masonry and intends to prepare an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the proposed location. Their intent is to apply for another amendment to the license issued by FERC in 1999, which has been amended several times as the proposed location of the project has shifted.
Crown Hydro’s developers were notified on June 14, 2012 that FERC intended to initiate proceedings to terminate the license for the project “because over 13 years have passed since issuance of the license, the licensee has failed to complete construction of the project as licensed, and its previous filings have failed to show that it can do so in the near future.”
The St. Paul District Corps of Engineers, which controls the lock and dam and area where the new hydro plant powerhouse would be built, noted in March 15, 2012 that “the new alignment [of the project] raises additional concerns” in addition to those previously expressed that need to be addressed.
Fall Fashions Have Arrived at Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes recently held a Fall Fashion event at their 1026 Washington Avenue South location, complete with models, wine, music, jewelry and of course a lovely array of fun styles just in time for the new season.
West River Parkway Closure for September 16 Minneapolis Bike Tour
Time: 7:00am - 2:00pm
According to the MPRB's site, West River Parkway will be closed on Sunday, September 16, for the Minneapolis Bike Tour.
Parkways will open up after the last rider has finished riding the parkway - for more information about the route, please visit www.minneapolisbiketour.com.
A complete list of parkway closures through December 2012 is available online.
Monday Night - "Shaping the Future of the Minneapolis Riverfront"
"Shaping the Future of the Minneapolis Riverfront” - Central Riverfront Master Planning with the MPRB
When: Monday, September 17, 2012 / 6:30PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Mill City Museum (main floor commons)
Join your neighbors and the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board in shaping the future of the Central Riverfront of Minneapolis. It’s been more than two decades since the last Master Plan for this part of the river was completed. Learn about potential projects, the planning process, and how local residents can assist in shaping the future:
-- Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Commissioners Anita Tabb and Liz Wielinski will discuss the past, present, and ideas for the future of the Central Riverfront.
-- Andrew Caddock, MPRB Project Manager, will review the Master Planning Process and highlight opportunities for the future at key parks. The end result of this process will be a new Master Plan for the Central Riverfront.
-- “Open Mic”: Engage the MPRB in a question & answer session.
-- Parks that may be impacted include: Boom Island, Father Hennepin Bluffs - Upper & Lower, Mill Ruins Park, Water Works Park (old Fuji Ya site)
All residents, from both sides of the Central Riverfront, are encouraged to attend.
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Co-Hosted by Mill District Neighborhood Association & Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Underwritten by Mill City Times
Tonight - Open House at Blast Blow Dry Bar
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Blast Blow Dry Bar, 940 Washington Avenue South
We are thrilled to join your community! Please gather in celebration at our new Aloft Minneapolis location for cocktails and appetizers.
There will be blowout looks to view and drawings for amazing blast products.
Deadline to Complete Survey for Downtown 2025 Plan is September 17
As part of the Downtown Council’s Downtown 2025 Plan, significant improvements in downtown’s public realm are envisioned. The Downtown Council is seeking input from those of us who live, work and play downtown about the future of its public spaces.
A group of civic and business leaders want your input on what the priorities should be for Downtown's public spaces. If you haven't already done so, please take a few minutes to complete this survey to make your voice heard. The link will be live until Tuesday, September 18.
This Afternoon at City Hall - Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission Public Meeting
Time: 4:30pm
Location: Room 317, City Hall, 350 South Fifth Street
Agenda Includes:
Week 18 at the Mill City Farmers Market
The first thing that jumped out at me at the September 8 Market was a huge wicker basket of edamame at Swede Lake Farms. Another new item at the Market this week was a mini Gherkin from Page & Flowers. Here's a YouTube video about them (or something extremely similar - Cherry didn't specifically refer to them as Mexican Gherkins).
Also, take a moment to read Laura Frerichs' sweet "My Love Letter to the Mill City Farmers Market", which received Honorable Mention in the Farmers Market Coalition 2012 Farmers Market Inspiration Awards. Laura and her husband Adam Cullip own Loon Organics.
