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Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 5:58AM
Restaurant Week Fall 2012: October 21-26
Prepare to enjoy a week's worth of fabulous food at unbeatable prices from some of the best restaurants in the Twin Cities. Book a table now! Participating restaurants will present specially priced meals (lunch, dinner, or both) that showcase their culinary offerings in the local dining scenes.
*Tax, wine, beverage, and tip are not included in the preset price. Restaurant-listing content may be subject to change.
Participating restaurants in and around are neighborhood include:
Road Closures for October 6 and 7
Time: 5:00am - Noon
The following parkways will be temporarily closed this weekend:
Saturday, October 6 - SlutWalk Minneapolis, 3:00-8:00pm, Father Hennepin, Stone Arch, West River Pkwy, Main Street
Sunday, October 7 - Twin Cities Marathon, 5:00am-1:00pm, (Starts at the Dome) 6th Street, Hennepin Avenue, Lyndale Avenue, W River Parkway, Franklin Avenue Bridge
A complete list of parkway closures through December 2012 is available online.
MPRB's 2012 Picture a Park Photo Contest Award Winners Announced
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Via an October 4 e-newsletter from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board:
Picture a Park Photo Contest Award Winners Announced
Images selected from more than 300 entries
Sixteen images that capture the unique sights and scenes of Minneapolis parks were announced as winners of the third annual Picture a Park Photo Contestduring the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s (MPRB) Wednesday meeting. Sponsored by the MPRB, People for Parks and National Camera Exchange, the contest aims to highlight the beauty, events and fun throughout Minneapolis parks.
Award-winning images are currently on display at www.minneapolisparks.org and will soon be featured on a poster, which will be displayed in recreation centers throughout Minneapolis in 2013. Judges selected the winners from more than 300 entries.
Winning images include “Evening at the Lake” (left) taken by Larry Risser of Minneapolis, who received the Gold Best of Show award in the Adult Division.
The contest, open to amateurs of all ages, encourages photographers to take photos for submission to the categories of beauty, fun and events in Minneapolis parks. Contest prizes include photo enlargements, calendars featuring winning images, MPRB Annual Parking Permits and passes to the Wirth Winter Recreation Area or Jim Lupient Water Park.
Photographers are urged to keep taking photos for submission to the 2013 photo contest, with entries accepted beginning this spring. More information about the contest will be available at www.minneapolisparks.org after January 1, 2013.
Minneapolis Elections Office Reminds You: Pre-register by October 16 for the November 6 General Election
New to the neighborhood? The Minneapolis Elections Office reminds you to plan ahead and pre-register for the November 6 General Election.
Pre-register to vote by 5:00pm October 16:
· Print, complete and sign a Voter Registration Application.
· Deliver or mail it to your local election office.
· You will receive a postcard telling you where to vote.
· You will save time at the polls.
Use these tools at the MN Secretary of State website to:
· Check Your Registration.
· Check Your Absentee Ballot.
· Find Your Polling Place – map and photo, Sample Ballot, information on candidates & ballot questions.
Questions?
In Minneapolis, email judy.schwartau@minneapolismn.gov
Judy Schwartau, CERA, Election Specialist, City of Minneapolis Elections
Minneapolis Rated 'Gold' as a Walk Friendly Community
Walk Friendly Communities is a national recognition program developed to encourage towns and cities across the U.S. to establish or recommit to a high priority for supporting safer walking environments.
The WFC program will recognize communities that are working to improve a wide range of conditions related to walking, including safety, mobility, access, and comfort.
They designated Minneapolis as a Gold-level community due to the city's excellent planning policies, high level of staff commitment to pedestrian safety, and pedestrian campaigns and events.
Reader Photo - Stone Arch Bridge
Reader Tom Carrier took this from his balcony on the Minneapolis Riverfront. Nice work Tom, thanks for sharing!
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.
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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
