Upcoming Meetings: Peoples Services and Safety, July 7.  (Calendar page updated 6/18/09)

Survey: NOKOMIS LIBRARY ALTERNATIVES. The Nokomis Library (follow link to conceptual drawings) will be closed for about one year during the renovation. Customers are being asked to answer a simple, one-question survey to let HC Libraries know which branch you plan to use during the remodel. Go to the survey. (6/15)

Help keep the emerald ash borer (EAB) from devastating Minneapolis’ ash trees. The EAB is an invasive pest that could seriously damage Minneapolis' urban forest, which includes 200,000 ash trees (20% of all trees in the city.)  Residents can play a part in delaying and minimizing the damage to our trees. EAB adults can’t fly far, so the insect travels by people moving ash logs, ash firewood, or infested ash trees from nurseries. Learn to identify the Borer and what you can do (5/20)

Sign Up Now for this Fall's MPD Citizen's Academy: Twice a year, the Mpls Police Dept. holds a Citizens Academy. Topics include: Use of Force, Investigations, K-9 Unit, 911 Operations, Emergency Response Unit and much more. Wednesday evenings for 10 weeks. Apply early as there is limited space. More info and application form. (5/21/09)

Airport noise mitigation: The second part of the current sound mitigation program for homeowners has just started and will involve up to 5,350 homes in Minneapolis, Eagan, Richfield and Bloomington. Letters are going out to eligible homeowners between now and June. Cities are urging fast action if you qualify. Read the 1/21/09 Star Tribune story.  Is your house in the new contours? >> MAC's 2007 draft contour map. More information on what you need to do and what to expect: MAC Noise Website. (Updated 1/22/09)

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ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is coming to Twin Cities for their 7th season. They are looking for inspirational families who have shown a commitment toward helping the community and are in need of help themselves. Do you, or someone you know of, fit the profile? (They welcome nominations). July 3rd deadline. Click here for announcement (pdf).  (6/25)

Movies in the Park: Join your neighbors and enjoy outdoor cinema at its best this summer at your favorite park. Pack a picnic or bring your grill and watch a movie under the stars. Movies start at dusk (10-15 minutes after sunset). Click here for movie/park schedules.(6/24)    Minnehaha Park Free Outdoor Concerts: All shows at 7pm except as noted. In case of rain, concerts will be held in the Minnehaha Falls Pavilion. Click for schedule. (6/26)

3 Tiers Bakery to occupy the former Scandia space: The storefront at 3011 35th Avenue was gutted to the bare walls and work on a new kitchen is underway. Pastry chef, Sarah Herr is opening a new cake and confection bakery, "3 Tiers - cakes, truffles and tortes" The posted construction permit lists a bakery and restaurant. Sounds good!. Check 3 Tiers' preliminary web page here. (Updated 6/09)

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT REGISTRATION: Just a reminder that online registration for Aug 4th's NNO in now available. Request a street closure for your party and access materials and flyers for your event.  Visit www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/nno/ and follow the instrructions.  Or, register by calling 311. Register by July 14 and be entered into a drawing for prizes donated by area businesses! (6/10)

Current information on the Crosstown Commons rebuild. MnDOT info page (Updated 10/06/08)

Got Graffiti? The City of Minneapolis has a web page that allows residents to share creative tips for preventing graffiti. The pages include creative responses to graffiti including murals, landscaping and more. Details (2/11/08)

Minneapolis to Receive 2009 Emerald City Globe Award  Our city was selected from 174 other candidates to receive the coveted 2009 Emerald City Award for its work in green promotion. Read the Press Release in the Lighter Side. (April 1, 2009)

Enjoy the Emerald City Award story? Theres more, like the Glowing Walleyes, the Sharks in Minnehaha Creek and the Viking Timbers in Lake Nokomis. They're all in the Lighter Side.

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Thank you! to all who joined us for a fun and imprtant evening at NENA's 2009 Annual Neighborhood Meetingand Dinner on Thursday, May 7. And congratulations to Oxendale's Market for winning the 2009 "Best of Nokomis" award (The Noki) for the "most improved buisness." (5/08/09)

Riverview Road Housing Update:  The developers are working on site updates and plan drawings. NENA will be holding several meetings with the archtects and Plymouth Church Neighborhood Foundation (PCNF) to go over the drawings and building details. Look for a Town Meeting to present the plans early this summer. The City has purchased a parcel of land between two of the private residences and is negotiating easements for new driveways that will allow three of the adjoining rewidents access to the srtreet once the existing alley is removed. More Information and downloads. (Updated 3/27/09)

Happy New Year! Thank you to everyone who attended NENA's 9th Annual Night Before New Year's Eve Party on December 30th. What a great night for families from all over the area. The DJ's from Kid's Dance were in fine form, the food was great, and the hayrides in the snow were not to be missed. Thanks go out to more than 60 volunteers that helped make this a successful event. More Information. (12/31)

Nokomis East Environmental volunteer, Vicki Bonk, received the 2008 Adult Volunteer Recognition Award presented by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) at an awards banquet held November 12. More (11/18)

At 12:06 PM, Sept 26, the Mpls City Council passed a resolution ending the 19-year old Neighborhood Revitalization Program. Under the Mayor's guidance, the Council authorized the creation of a new City department that will take over all the functions of NRP, effectively killing the program that supports and funds all 72 of Mpls' Neighborhood Orgs. In a late tactical move, the new department was authorized without any structure, function, staff or cost figures attached (a blank slate). They also passed a resolution to replace NRP's independent "joint-powers" Policy Board with yet another City advisory committee. (Updated 10/03)

Can you spare a few hours? If yes, NENA has many rewarding opportunities to get involved in your neighborhood. We are looking for people to serve on the Board of Directors and committees (Neighborhood Planning & Development, Environment, Housing, People Services, and Children First). We also have positions on the Oversight Committee--a group whose job is to make sure that your neighborhood projects are well planned and well carried out). And, we always need people to help with events. Whatever your interests, NENA can find just the right volunteer job for you! Give us a call at 612-724-5652. (3/17/04)

Businesses: NENA is still offering our Commercial Facade Improvement Program. NENA is making matching grants available to business and commercial property owners to improve and restore the visual appeal and condition of the exterior façade of commercially zoned buildings. Details, Guidelines, and applications are in the Association>Programs. (9/01/03)

Do you remember life in Nokomis East years ago? We are collecting stories and old photos & postcards to feature on this site and in print. Contact NENA for details.

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