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.
Recycle Run and Earth Day Clean Up April 19 & 26The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) along with the City of Minneapolis announce the 20th annual Minneapolis Earth DayClean-Up event on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Recycle Run was created to support sustainable park projects including the Earth Day Clean-Up. The event takes place Saturday,April 19 around beautiful Lake Harriet in south Minneapolis. Youth ages 11 and under can participate in the FREE half-mile kids run! The 5K and 10K Runs are both chip-timed events. All participants will receive a t-shirt and giveaways with registration. Participants are encouraged to bring their used running shoes and shirts. Items will be collected and recycled. Register at www.minneapolisrecyclerun.com 36th Street Protected Bike Lane Public Meeting May 6
There will be a public meeting will be held for the 36th St Protected Bike and Pedestrian path on May 6 from 6-7 pm at St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church, 3450 Irving Ave S in the Terrace Room (north side of building). The project goal is to provide bicycle and pedestrian accommodations between East Calhoun Pkwy and Bryant Ave S.
Construction is set to begin Summer 2014. More details on the project can be found on the project website page. Sale-O-Rama May 17
This is your opportunity to clean out the closets, make a little cash and get out and visit your neighbors. East Harriet's Sale-O-Rama is scheduled for Saturday, May 17 from 9 am -3 pm. Click on registration to print out a form to sign up. Cost is $10. Drop off or mail your check and registration form by May 7 to: EHFNA 3612 Bryant Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55409 Sale-O-Rama is a neighborhood activity facilitated by East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood Association. The $10 registration fee helps to cover the cost of advertising in the Star Tribune and printing of maps. The more residents that participate, the better the event is for everyone. 5th Precinct Open House May 13The Minneapolis Police Department 5th Precinct Open House is a fun, free family event taking place on Tuesday, May 13 from 2-7 pm at the Precinct headquarters, 3101 Nicollet Ave S.
This is a great opportunity to learn about the Minneapolis Police Department in a fun environment. They will have K9, Mounted Patrol (horses), the bomb squad and their robots, music provided by the police band, food, refreshments and much more! HOME Line Services For RentersHOME Line has expanded their services to renters in Minneapolis beginning April 1. if you are a tenant in Minneapolis and are interested in your renter rights, you can receive free legal advice by emailing our attorneys online at www.homelinemn.org/e-mail-an-attorney/ or by calling our free Tenant Hotline: (612) 728-5767.
HOME Line provides free legal, organizing, educational and advocacy services so tenants throughout Minnesota can solve their own rental housing problems. For 22 years, HOME Line has provided Minnesota renters with legal information regarding their rights. Staffed by lawyers, law students, and community volunteers, the tenant hotline has prevented over 11,700 evictions and saved renters over 21 million dollars in returned damage deposits and rent abatements. All calls are free and all information is kept confidential. To learn more about HOME Line and about volunteering opportunities on our hotline, please go to www.homelinemn.org. |
Apply To Serve on Minneapolis Bicycle Advisory CommitteeThe Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) will appoint three at-large members to serve a two-year terms on the Minneapolis Bicycle Advisory Committee (MBAC). The role of the Advisory Committee is to promote commuter and recreational bicycling, advocate for bicycling infrastructure improvements, encourage safe riding, and involve people interested in bicycling issues throughout the city. The committee functions as an advisory committee to the Mayor and City Council, as well as the MPRB, and serves as a liaison to bicyclists, businesses, neighborhoods, other communities and agencies. The MBAC is composed of members of the public and staff from City and partner agencies.
Committee members will serve terms beginning June 1, 2014 and expiring May 31, 2016. The committee currently meets the last Wednesday of every month from 4:00-6:00 pm. There is no compensation for serving on the committee. Applications are now being accepted for the three MPRB-appointed open positions and those interested in serving should submit an application to MPRB by 4:30 pm on Friday, April 25, 2014. Applications are available below or by calling customer service at (612) 230-6400. For more information, please contact Ginger Cannon in the Planning Division of MPRB, at (612) 230-6413 or at gcannon@minneapolisparks.org Click here to view application. Minneapolis Development Services Spring Open House April 30Minneapolis residents and business owners are encouraged to attend the City of Minneapolis Development Services Customer Service Center's (DSCSC) Spring Open House on Wednesday, April 30th from 3:30 - 6:30 pm. The event will give residents an opportunity to learn more about how the DSCSC can help contractors, developers, business owners, homeowners, and landlords navigate the City development process effectively and efficiently to obtain all necessary reviews, licenses, permits, and inspections needed to complete projects.
“Zoning 101” “Healthy Home Environments” “Home Business Licensing 101” “Green Initiatives” - Learn about green roofs, rain barrels, managing water run-off, & more. “Homeowner Guide to Permitting” - Remodeling projects that need permits. The open house is at 250 S 4th St, Room 300, Minneapolis 55415. More details at Minneapolismn.gov/mdr.  Next EHFNA Meeting
May 7, 2014
7 - 8:30 pm Walker Health Center, 3737 Bryant Ave S East Harriet welcomes all residents to attend. Should you require an accommodation in order to participate, please let us know 10 days prior to the meeting date by emailing, info@eastharriet.org. Upcoming EHFNA Committee Meetings:Mon., April 21 Crime, Safety, Transportation & Noise, 7-8pm |
Mon., April 28: Parks, Environment & Schools, 7-8 pm |Walker Place (3701 Bryant Ave S) Wed., TBD: Housing, Zoning & Business, 7-8pm | Walker Health Services (3737 Bryant Ave S) Mon., April TBD Community Building & Arts Council, 7-8:30pm | Walker Health Services (3737 Bryant Ave S) |
