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Hi neighbor,

The houses on either side of the garden are vacant. The garden is fine.

I’m concerned about the houses and copper thieves. Please call 911 if
you see ANYTHING going on at either house. Both are spacious
family-friendly places. Refer some good tenants so we can get them
occupied soon.

Jim L

I met Brenda Wright (I’m pretty sure that is her last name) who has just opened the “Koffee Korner” right on Thomas and Broadway. It’s that teeny tiney little building across from True Vine Church. She has some sweet hearts and deco outside and she is selling not only coffee but wraps, sandwiches, soup, chili – all kinds of stuff, for very reasonable prices. It’s all take out at this point. The place is very small. Let’s support our local businesses! She’s open from 9 a.m.to 6 pm every day.

Brenda said that on the evening of the October 10th (when Jim and I are hosting the Introduction to the Landmark Forum at 6:30-9:30 at True Vine)She will stay open until 6:30 if people want to come in and grab a bite to eat and or to get coffee. If you buy a cup of coffee that evening she’ll give you a free donut to go with it!
We will have some juice and snacks at the event, but if you want caffeine, a donut or a light supper – stop by!

By the way, this is not a church or religious event. Jesse Griffin, the pastor at True Vine has been VERY GENEROUS and supportive of community in allowing neighbors to meet in the church.

Come one, come all. Bring your friends!

THERE WILL BE CHILDCARE! We have two awesome child care people to hang out nearby with your children.

Nettie Smith
call me or Jim if you have questions

Attn: Minneapolis Neighborhood Organizations

Next week, Metro Transit will be hosting three “open houses” to gather public imput on a study it is conducting to improve transit service on some of the most heavily used bus routes. In Minneapolis bus routes will include Lake Street, Chicago Avenue, Nicollet Avenue, Hennepin Avenue in South Minneapolis, Central Avenue, and West Broadway. The focus of this study is on improving existing bus routes, not planned or under construction Light Rail lines.

These open houses will be informal, and participants are welcome to come and go as they please. There will be three meetings, including two in Minneapolis. Their times, locations and directions are listed below.

Tuesday, Oct. 11 – 6 to 8 p.m.
Metro State University, Founders Hall
700 E. 7th St., St. Paul

Nearby bus routes: 61, 63 and 74
Parking ($2.50) is available on Maria St. between E. 6th and 7th streets, across from Founders Hall.

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 6 to 8 p.m.
Midtown Global Market, basement meeting room
920 E. Lake St., Suite G10, Minneapolis

Nearby bus routes: 5, 21, 27, 39 and 53
Paid parking is available across 10th Avenue from the Midtown Exchange – it can be validated with a purchase from any Midtown Market vendor. Metered parking is also available on Elliot Avenue but cannot be validated.

Thursday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Central Library, Doty Board Room, N-280
300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

The library is served by many local and express bus routes. Find your route with the Trip Planner.
Public parking is located on 4th St. between Hennepin and Nicollet for $3/hour or $4 for two hours.

If you would like more information and a map of corridors in this study please visit: Metro Transit – Arterial Transit Corridor Study (ATCS).

Well, they are at it again. You know who I mean–the trees, of course.
They are at it, going ballistic in beauty over on the parkway.

Walking or cycling north on the path from McNair, you may witness some
sweetness in leaves. As you near the big hill, look to your left
(west). The vermillion hues on these splendid sunny days are a real
treat.

I’m copying a wonderful Mary Oliver poem below my signature, which
seems to fit here.

Jim L.
612-588-8984
Car=burn gas; Bike=burn fat–Two legs, two wheels: Let’s roll

The shortest answer is doing.
— Lord Herbert

The life you lead is the lesson you teach–source unknown

In Blackwater Woods

Look, the trees

are turning

their own bodies

into pillars

of light,

are giving off the rich

fragrance of cinnamon

and fulfillment,

the long tapers

of cattails

are bursting and floating away over

the blue shoulders

of the ponds,

and every pond,

no matter what its

name is, is

nameless now.

Every year

everything

I have ever learned

in my lifetime

leads back to this: the fires

and the black river of loss

whose other side

is salvation,

whose meaning

none of us will ever know.

To live in this world

you must be able

to do three things:

to love what is mortal;

to hold it

against your bones knowing

your own life depends on it;

and, when the time comes to let it go,

to let it go.

~ Mary Oliver ~

We’re having a very special event and community conversation and you’re invited! Please join us on October 11th at Farview Park as our guest at the WBC Membership and Business Breakfast!

Enjoy a free hot breakfast, network with other business and property owners, and hear about West Broadway Business and Area Coalition’s recent accomplishments.

At the breakfast you will hear from two West Broadway Business Owners, Michael Spicer, Owner of Dimension in Hair and Dr. Watson, Owner of Watson’ Chiropractic about their facade improvement projects-currently in progress and their commitment to the community!

There will also be a transportation discussion hosted by Hennepin County on the Bottineau Light Rail Transit. They will be making a decision on the alignment soon so now is the time to get your voice heard.

As part of the WBC Membership Drive, we will be giving out door prizes at the event.

Please RSVP by tomorrow 10/6/2011 to erin@westbroadway.org or 612-310-3715.

Everyone is invited! Please forward to Northside Businesses and Entrepreneurs.

Enjoy your day!

Erin Jerabek, Executive Director
West Broadway Business and Area Coalition

This is for folks who find nourishment in prayer.

Jim L.
Fear is not a place to stay, but a short bridge to cross.–Kevin Elzia

Begin forwarded message:

From: Melanie L
Date: October 5, 2011 2:51:32 PM CDT
Subject: Prayer for Northside Continues Monday, October 10

Good Afternoon,

As a participant or person of interest in our 90 Days of Blessing you are receiving a one time invitation to join in this aspect of our growing effort to love and care for North Minneapolis. If after reading this email you desire to receive future invitations to our prayer gatherings please notify us

Prayer for North Minneapolis Continues

Greetings In the Name of Our Lord,

We had quite a fruitful summer praying for North Minneapolis. Now that we are into the fall it is time to continue our prayer gatherings. The name has been changed from Prayer & Purpose to Northside Prayer Fellowship to better reflect our focus and unity.

This re-launch of prayer comes with refreshed and new strategies to see lasting transformation for North Minneapolis, its residents, businesses, and organizations.

When: 2nd & 4th Mondays at 7:00 PM / Upcoming dates: 10/10, 10/24, & 11/14

Where: M.A.R.C.H./Community Renewal Greater Twin Cities Office
(Above the Capri Theater) 2027 W. Broadway Ave, Mpls., MN 55411 MAP
Hint for parking:

What: Northside Prayer Fellowship – A unified Christian prayer gathering of individuals and leaders who love North Minneapolis
A time of worship, intercession, and prayer for those in need.

New this season: As worshippers come forth we will be doing live worship. We will take time to pray for those in need. Tools for prayer and intercession. Creating a network of prayer for each avenue in North Minneapolis.

Let’s come together as the Body of Christ so that we can see healing flow.

Rev. Melanie Leehy & Team
Community Renewal Greater Twin Cities
M.A.R.C.H. (Mobilizing And Releasing Caring Hearts, Inc.)
PO Box 583381
Minneapolis, MN 55458
612-643-2096
wecaretwincities@ao;.com
marchpeace@aol.com
www.wecaretwincities.org

RSVP
Let us know if you are coming, if you have guests, or are interested in attending in the future.
You are receiving this email because you have indicated an interest in the renewal of North Minneapolis.
Community Renewal Greater Twin Cities a division of M.A.R.C.H.
PO Box 583381
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55458

Good evening neighbors,

We realized this evening that we are missing our cat. She managed to
slip out of a screened window that we weren’t aware was loose. Her
name is Peek-a-boo (nickname, Peeky) and she is an adult female calico
who is declawed and very friendly.

We live in the 20XX block on Thomas Ave N and are looking all over for
her. We are obviously worried since she hasn’t eaten since last night
and she doesn’t have her claws to help defend herself. If you’ve seen
her please email me right away! Thank you!

Debra A

snowydaffodils (at) gmail.com

Amy and Brian who live on 25th and Thomas Avenue North asked that I notify neighbors of 2 garage break-ins over the last 2 to 3 weeks, the last occurring today. Their garage drive-way is shared with residents on Upton Avenue North.

Bikes were stolen during the first break-in with no damage to the garage. Today the thieves used the garbage container to climb and break one of the decorative windows on the garage door where the automatic door was released to allow entry. The car was searched and money was stolen.

They wanted people to know about these break-ins and to be careful and watchful.

Peace,
TC

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i also had some kids break in to my garage and were in the process of taking two bikes when my fiance came home. they left in a hurry w/o the bikes. however, they did decide to smash a ceramic figurine of st. francis of assisi, and thought it would be nice to topple over the table in the backyard too. this happened about a week and a half ago. i’m on penn and 23rd.

2632 and 2640 Sheridan were broken into and the copper stolen over the last 5 days too.

Daniel R.

We’re having a very special event and community conversation and you’re invited! Please join us on October 11th at Farview Park as our guest at the WBC Membership and Business Breakfast!

Enjoy a free breakfast, network with other business and property owners, and hear about West Broadway Business and Area Coalition’s recent accomplishments.

There will also be a presentation by Hennepin County on the Bottineau Transitway, the Northside Light Rail Transit Project. The County will be addressing the potential alignments, opportunities, impacts, and most importantly, YOUR QUESTIONS/CONCERNS! You are an important stakeholder in the community and your voice must be heard on this issue.

As part of the WBC Membership Drive, we will be giving out door prizes at the event.

Please RSVP by October 5th to erin@westbroadway.org or 612-310-3715.

Erin Jerabek, Executive Director
West Broadway Business and Area Coalition