Welcome to the East Harriet Neighborhood
East Harriet is bordered by 36th Street on the north and 46th Street to the south. Lyndale Avenue is the eastern boundary; Lake Harriet and Lakewood Cemetery largely make up the western border of the neighborhood. In addition to these Minneapolis landmarks, Lyndale Park Gardens and Rose Gardens, the Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary are located within East Harriet. Many houses in the neighborhood are two-story homes, set back from the streets.
Thank You To KiteFest Volunteers, Organizations and
Sponsors!
Thank you to our volunteers that braved the cold serving cider, assembling kits, helping children find the blue snowflake medallions and assisting with the horse and wagon rides.
We thank the organizations who co-sponsored this event with EHFNA and the local businesses who provided financial support for this event. Community events like KiteFest would not happen without your help.
Click on the Kite Festival Page to view a complete list of volunteers, organizations and local businesses that supported Winter KiteFest 2010.
We thank the organizations who co-sponsored this event with EHFNA and the local businesses who provided financial support for this event. Community events like KiteFest would not happen without your help.
Click on the Kite Festival Page to view a complete list of volunteers, organizations and local businesses that supported Winter KiteFest 2010.
KiteFest 2010
Despite the cool temps, an attendance estimation of over 2500 turned out to view kites of all types, colors and sizes filling the blue sky over Lake Harriet. Many people brought their own kites or purchase one of the many available by EHFNA. As the kites flew over head, marshmallows roasted over wood burning fire pits, residents sipped on hot cider & cocoa, rode along the parkway in an old fashion horse & wagon and tried their hand at ice fishing.
East Harriet Neighborhood News
(Updated Friday, September 25, 2009)
Please visit our Lyndale Project page for road construction updates! (Updated Monday October 13, 2009.)
(Updated Friday, September 25, 2009)
Please visit our Lyndale Project page for road construction updates! (Updated Monday October 13, 2009.)
RoseFest Scheduled for July 17
RoseFest is a fun and successful neighborhood event due to the residents that volunteer each year. Summer seems a long way off in January but RoseFest will be here before you know it! We would love to have your help in making RoseFest 2010 a community powered festival. We need some help in three areas:
Come join your neighbors and work with a great group of volunteers. Help us continue the tradition of this great neighborhood signature event.
- Managing the festival's food & beverage offerings
- Leading the publicity efforts
- Tracking & recording data for future planning
Come join your neighbors and work with a great group of volunteers. Help us continue the tradition of this great neighborhood signature event.
Mpls Board of Education To Host Community Meetings
The Minneapolis Board of Education hosted three meetings on Feb 1, 2, & 3rd to introduce superintendent candidate Bernadeia Johnson to the community. A formal interview was held on Feb 4. The school board will vote on the candidacy of Ms. Johnson at their regularly scheduled meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 9th at 7:00.
For more information click on Superintendent Search.
For more information click on Superintendent Search.
Lake Harriet Citizens Advisory Council
The Lake Harriet Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), announced its preliminary recommendations at its most recent meeting on October 12, 2009.
CAC members agreed that it would recommend expanding food options at the Lake Harriet Pavilion without the addition of another building. Instead, they will be presenting a proposal to reconfigure the interior of the existing concession building so that both current concessions and additional food options can be located in the same place.
CAC members expect to present their final report to the members of the MPRB Planning Committee in late fall. The date of the last meeting of the CAC before the report is presented has not yet been scheduled.
The CAC, made up of local residents, appointed by MPRB Commissioners, Council Member Betsy Hodges, Mayor R.T. Rybak and the Metropolitan Council, has the charge to "review and discuss the scope of concession opportunities; the general atmosphere of the band shell; to review a schematic design and site for a potential auxiliary concession or other structure; and present a report with recommendations to the Board."
If you would like to keep up to date with the CAC's activities and discussions, please visit their site: www.lakeharrietcac.ning.com
CAC members agreed that it would recommend expanding food options at the Lake Harriet Pavilion without the addition of another building. Instead, they will be presenting a proposal to reconfigure the interior of the existing concession building so that both current concessions and additional food options can be located in the same place.
CAC members expect to present their final report to the members of the MPRB Planning Committee in late fall. The date of the last meeting of the CAC before the report is presented has not yet been scheduled.
The CAC, made up of local residents, appointed by MPRB Commissioners, Council Member Betsy Hodges, Mayor R.T. Rybak and the Metropolitan Council, has the charge to "review and discuss the scope of concession opportunities; the general atmosphere of the band shell; to review a schematic design and site for a potential auxiliary concession or other structure; and present a report with recommendations to the Board."
If you would like to keep up to date with the CAC's activities and discussions, please visit their site: www.lakeharrietcac.ning.com
Next EHFNA board Meeting
Wednesday, March. 3
Lyndale Farmstead Park
7 - 9 pm
Note: Location Change!
HZB Mtg Scheduled For Mon. Feb 8
The February Housing,Zoning & Business Committee meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, Feb. 8 in order to review Lakewood Cemetery's request to build a new mausoleum prior to Lakewood's request going before the Feb. 22 Mpls Planning Commission meeting. The HZB meeting will be held at the VOA Southwest Senior Center (3612 Bryant Ave S) at 7:00 pm. HZB will resume to the last Wednesday of each month on March 31.
Upcoming Committee Meetings:
Mon., February 8: Housing, Zoning & Business 7:00 - 8:00pm | Lyndale Farmstead Park (39th & Bryant) HZB will resume back to the last Wednesday of the month on March 31
Mon., February 15: Crime, Safety, Transportaion & Noise 7:00 - 8:00pm | Java Jack's (46th & Bryant)
Tues., February 16: Community Building 7:00 - 8;00 pm | Walker Place (37th & Bryant - Enter through the NW door)
Mon., February 22: Parks, Environment & Schools 7:00 - 8:00 | Java Jack's (46th & Bryant)
Bryant Bike Boulevard Meeting
A public meeting for the Byant Ave S bike boulevard has been scheduled at 7 pm on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at Bryant Square Park (3101 Bryant Ave S). For more information about this meeting, click on the Bryant Ave Public Meeting. To learn more about bicycle boulevards, go to the Minneapolis Bicycle Boulevards website.
Give Kids A Smile
Metro Dental will be providing free dental care to children who do not have access to dental care or cannot afford needed dental care. This service will be available on Friday, Feb. 5 from 1-4 pm at 4552 Bryant Ave. S. "Give Kids A Smile" is coordinated by the Minnesota Dental Association. To schedule an appointment for free dental care for your child, call 612.825.1627. Please note: All children will need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and must have an appointment in advance.
Lyndale School Wraps Up Pennies For The Playground
Lyndale students and businesses have been collecting donations to replace playground equipment that was lost due to vandalism last summer. At a celebration on December 18th, the children were presented with a check for $7,000. A big thanks to local businesses who helped raise funds.
Eyebobs on Lake Street
Currans Restaurant
Gigi's
The Anodyne
Ace Nicollet Hardware
Peter Pan Cleaners
The Chair
Amigo Automotive
Colonial Cleaners
Java Jacks
Guse Hardware
Lake Harriet Veterinary
Champions Bar & Grill
Get Polished
The Lyndale Neighborhood Association
Watch for the new playground equipment groundbreaking ceremony this spring or next fall.
Eyebobs on Lake Street
Currans Restaurant
Gigi's
The Anodyne
Ace Nicollet Hardware
Peter Pan Cleaners
The Chair
Amigo Automotive
Colonial Cleaners
Java Jacks
Guse Hardware
Lake Harriet Veterinary
Champions Bar & Grill
Get Polished
The Lyndale Neighborhood Association
Watch for the new playground equipment groundbreaking ceremony this spring or next fall.
EHFNA 2009 Year In Review
The October 7, 2009 EHFNA Annual Meeting kicked off with East Harriet residents enjoying the last of the warm fall evenings by feasting on brats, pretzels and rootbeer floats while socializing with their neighbors and board members and being serenaded by Graham Earley on his guitar.
Thanks to all who participated in RoseFest! It was a great day to have fun, eat food hot off the grill and listen to live music. Click on the photo below to view the 2009 photo gallery! More photos will continue to be added so check back again soon!
