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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.


East Harriet Neighborhood News

East Harriet RoseFest Celebrates Summer 2010

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Thanks to Our 2010 RoseFest Sponsors, Patrons & Donors


MPS Student Placement Extends Registration Hours

If you are new to Minneapolis or have recently moved, the Minneapolis Public Schools Student Placement Services will help find the school that is right for your child.  Student Placement Services is located at 1250 W. Broadway in the lower level of Broadway School.

Families whose first language is not English should visit the New Families Center located at 3345 Chicago Ave. S.

Service hours at both sites are:
  • Mon. - Fri, 8 am to 4:30 pm
  • Extended hours August 23-31 from 7:30 am to 7 pm.
The first day of school for students in grades 1-12 is August 30 and September 1 for high five and kindergarten students.

Autumn Music & Movies at Lake Harriet

The second annual Autumn Music and Movies series produced by Vita.mn and the MPRB will return to Lake Harriet Band Shell in each Friday from Sept. 3-24.

The free series showcases and celebrates top MN talent through concerts and films they have chosen. The bands will take the stage at 8 pm followed by their selected film at 9:15 pm. Click here to view the Music and Movie lineup. Check www.vita.mn for cancellations and changes.

Bring a blanket (evenings can be chilly at this time of year) and pack a picnic basket for a  free evening of fun. Guests are encouraged to donate a blanket  on-site to Youthlink, a charitable organization for homeless youth.

Lyndale Farmstead Park Summer Hours

Mon - Thurs: 12:00 - 9:00 pm
Fri - Sun : Closed

The park building will be closed Aug 16 - Sept 1

Registration for fall programs begins on Aug 9 at 6:00 pm.

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Next Meeting is Scheduled
Wed., September 1, 2010

Walker Methodist
(Note Location Change)
3737 Bryant Ave S
(Enter through the Health Services Door)
7 - 9 pm


Upcoming Committee Meetings:

 Mon., September 20:Crime, Safety, Transportaion & Noise  7:00 - 8:00pm | Java Jack's (46th & Bryant)
Tues., September 21: Community Building 7:00 - 8;00 pm | Walker Place (37th & Bryant - Enter through the NW door)
Mon., September 27: Parks, Environment & Schools  7:00 - 8:00 | Java Jack's (46th & Bryant)
Wed., September 29: Housing, Zoning & Business 
6:30 - 7:30| Southwest Senior Center (3612 Bryant) 


Roberts Bird Sanctury Revitalization Meetings

The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB), Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis (ACM), East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood Association (EHFNA) and LInden Hills Neighborhood Council (LHNC) have formed a partnership to create a long term management plan that will revitalize the Roberts Bird Sancuary and preserve its legacy.

Three meetings will be held to gather public input:
  • Mon., August 9, 7-8 pm, Lyndale Farmstead Park, 3900 Bryant Ave.S.
  • Thurs., August 19, 6:30-7:30 pm, Linden Hills Community Center, 3100 43 St. W.
  • Tues., September 7, 7-8 pm, Mayflower Congregational Church, 106 E. Diamond Lake R. (Note: The regularly scheduled Sept 7 ACM program meeting will be from 8-9 pm with a program on Roberts Sanctuary.  The public is invited to attend both meetings.)
More opportunity for public input, including a survey, will be posted on the MPRB website.

Following public input, MPRB will provide technical input during the winter of 2010-2011. The ACM, EHFNA and LHiNC will work with MPRB staff to develop a long term management plan to enhance and protect the sanctuary. The final plan will be presented to the MPRB Board of Commissioners for approval and adoption in the spring of 2011.

Located in Lyndale Park, the Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary includes about 13 acres of woodland and wetland north of Lake Harriet and south of Lakewood Cemetery.

ACM is an Adopt-A-Park partner at the bird sanctury. Projects for 2010 included public bird walks, bird and plant surveys and invasive species removal. Visit the ACM website for more information about the ACM and its role in this project.

Body, Brain and Basics Boot Camp for 50+

VOA Southwest Senior Center, MPRB and Minneapolis Community Education are co-sponsoring classes for 50 and older to get your body and brain into gear.
 
The classes are scheduled at the Lyndale Farmstead Park, 3900 Bryant Ave S, on Sept 13-17 and Oct. 4-8 from 2:30-4:30 pm. The cost for each session is $35.

Additional fitness classes being offered at the Southwest Senior Center, 3612 Bryant Ave S, are Tai Chi, Enhanced Fitness, Strengthen and Stretch and 30 Minute Upper Body Weight Workout.  For more information about the classes at Lyndale Park and the Southwest Senior Center, email mschoenberger@voamn.org or check their website, www.voamn.org

Dutch Elm Disease Rebates Available

East Harriet will partner again this season with Rainbow Treecare to do what we can to preserve our neighborhood's majestic elm trees. Rainbow is offering treatments to East Harriet residents at a 10% group discount.  In addition, the East Harriet Neighborhood Association provides a $200 rebate to residents who treat a tree on their property.  There is a limit of one rebate per residence. If you have questions email us at info@eastharriet.org or call the EHFNA office at 612.824.9350.
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National Night Out August 3, 2010

East Harriet Celebrates National Night Out