LNA will hold our annual meeting on Monday, June 25th. This is a great chance to hear about what LNA has accomplished in the past year and what’s ahead for Lyndale next year. In keeping with Lyndale tradition the meeting will involve food and fun! From 5:30 to 7:00 pm we will have a community potluck BBQ, with LNA providing food for the grill.
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Do you have a project idea that would improve your blocks’ livability? LNA has a block-club micro grant program designed to help your block get things done togetehr. This program will provide micro grants and support to Lyndale block clubs to help them design, initiate, and complete projects that improve their blocks. Micro grants are available for up to $250 per project.
Block Club Micro Grant criteria are:
· Projects should support LNA’s vision of creating a safe, vibrant, sustainable community.
Catherine Jordan and Steve Lick were both tending their lovely backyard garden during my conversation with them. In retrospect, their garden is a metaphor for their community life and participation. They are both committed to nurturing and improving the larger society as well as their home and neighborhood in Lyndale.
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The Lyndale Neighborhood Association (LNA) is an award-winning, nationally recognized community-based organization in South Minneapolis on the cutting edge of community development. LNA is currently seeking two energetic people to be Graffiti Busters for Lyndale.
This is a part time seasonal position without benefits. LNA Graffiti Busters will play an integral role in helping to eliminate graffiti in Lyndale. Graffiti Busters will be responsible for identifying, cataloguing, reporting, and cleaning up graffiti in Lyndale.
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Monday, June 25
5:30 pm to
8:00 pm
Join us at the Lyndale Annual Meeting on Monday, June 25th. Starting at 5:30 we will have a community potluck BBQ, with LNA providing food for the grill. At 7:00 pm we’ll have a short annual meeting that will get you all caught up on the past year and let you know what’s ahead.
At the meeting we will be awarding this year’s Community Service Awards, have a short presentation about what LNA has accomplished during the past year, and elect five people to the LNA Board. Also don’t forget to bring your favorite dessert for the Annual Dessert contest, the best dessert gets bragging rights for the whole year.
Sunday, July 8
1:30 pm to
3:30 pm
Rachel Kroog is bringing her KidPower to Lyndale. Watch your Kids boogie and Jive!
Thursday, July 12
6:00 pm to
8:00 pm
This year’s gardens will include some which have never been seen before, plus others which have changed or matured significantly since being on previous tours. They offer ideas for our climate –not the zone 9 gardens on TV! All are examples of “reality landscaping” for our environmental concerns, problem solving, or flashy looks.
Wednesday, July 18
3:30 pm to
5:30 pm
Get free legal help on almost any topic at the Lyndale Neighborhood clinic. Attorneys are available once per month to answers questions at this walk-in clinic. Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis and you can have a free consultation for up to 20 minutes.
Volunteer Special
Fish Fest Festivians
We still have lots of opportunities to help out at this great event! Join your fellow Lyndalians and help serve tacos, keep an eye on the desserts and cornbread, serve lemonade, set up, tear down, and assist with activities. Contact Aryca at 612-824-9402 ext. 26 to sign up for a shift. Don't miss out on the fun!
2012 Lyndale Sponsors
Please take a moment to thank the following neighborhood businesses for sponsoring the Lyndale Neighborhood Association during 2012.
Community Builder
Amigo Service Center
3544 Lyndale Ave
Bryant Lake Bowl
810 W Lake St
Comprehensive Rehab Centers of MN
133 W Lake St
Highland Plaza
3009 Nicollet Avenue
Zion Lutheran Church
128 West 33rd St.
Neighborhood Partner
Butter Bakery Cafe
3544 Grand Avenue
Lake Wine and Spirits
404 W. Lake Street
Champion's Sports Bar & Grill
105 W Lake St.
Top Shelf/John Meegan
3040 Lyndale Ave. S
El Paraiso
3501 Nicollet Avenue
Good Neighbor
State Farm Insurance
3430 Nicollet Avenue
Schatzlein Saddle Shop
413 W Lake St
Redeemer Health and Rehab Center
625 W 31st