East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood Assn

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.

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20th Annual Winter Kite Festival
Saturday, January 22, 2022
Noon - 4pm
Lake Harriet Bandshell

4135 W Lake Harriet ParkwayJoin us for the 20th Annual Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival taking place on the north end of Lake Harriet near the Lake Harriet Band Shell. Kites of all shapes, sizes, colors and themes will fly over frozen Lake Harriet. Learn more at www.minneapolisparks.org. This is a free, fun, family festival including:

Art Shanty Projects returns to Lake Harriet in 2022 with a Covid-Safe External Only experience, learn more at www.artshantyprojects.org!
Tips Outdoors will teach kids ice fishing skills and safety tips. Equipment and permits for children will be provided.
A marshmallow roast free for all thanks to LHiNC
Music on the ice
New this year - There will be a shuttle from the Calhoun Executive Lot (3033 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis 55416)
Minnesota Kite Society experts will be on hand to demonstrate maneuvering spectacular kites throughout the day, offering their expertise to kite flying enthusiasts and to those who are new to the pastime. Bring your own kite, or buy one at the lake to support the East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood Association (EHFNA).
KiteFest made the City Pages Top 50 Things To Do in Minneapolis Before You Die! #37 Check it out here!

Parking and Shuttle Service:
Held at the north end of Lake Harriet near the Bandshell, the Lake Harriet lot will be closed to vehicle traffic; however, free on-street parking is available throughout the neighborhood. West Lake Harriet Parkway delays are expected. Allow ample time to find a spot and walk to the venue. New this year - There will be a shuttle from the Calhoun Executive Lot (3033 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis 55416) running during the event from 11 am to 5 pm, masks are required on the shuttle.

COVID-19 Vaccines are HERE for Kids 5-11
Visit mn.gov/vaccine to use the Vaccine Locator Map to locate and contact providers about vaccines for kids ages 5-11.

Next East Harriet Board Meeting
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
7: 00pm - 8:30pm via Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting HERE
Join us at our next EHFNA Board Meeting to stay up-to-date on what's happening in your neighborhood.

All EHFNA Board Meetings are currently held as Zoom video conferences. If you are interested in attending the meeting, please contact info@eastharriet.org in advance for the meeting link. EHFNA Board Meetings are typically held the 1st Wednesday of the month.

Committee Meetings
Neighborhood Engagement - 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m.

Community Partnerships - 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m.

Green Spaces & Places - 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m.

If you are interested in attending a committee meeting, please contact info@eastharriet.org in advance for the meeting link.

Join an EHFNA Committee

Committee volunteers are needed for just two to three hours a month. If you've looked into EHFNA committees before, check it out again to see what's different. Here are the three new committees and an outline of their areas of focus:

Neighborhood Engagement - This committee will focus on events and outreach. The events include (in a normal year) Fall Fest, the Kite Festival, Happy Hours and a tent at Lyndale Open Streets. In 2021, there may be more online classes and events being organized - what are your ideas? The outreach portion of this committee plans to focus on an EHFNA logo update and rebrand. A crucial goal for this committee is to make sure all residents and business owners are informed about what's happening in the neighborhood.

Neighborhood Engagement
7pm, the 3rd Tuesday of each month

Community Partnerships - This committee plans to engage with the neighborhood by forming and maintaining important partnerships. One of these partnerships will be created through a new and exciting block captain program. Join this committee to lay the groundwork for how that program will work. Other valuable partnerships will include East Harriet schools, businesses, the South West Business Association as well as other partnership opportunities as they emerge.

Community Partnerships
7pm, the 3rd Wednesday of each month

Green Spaces and Places - This committee will be the Green Team of East Harriet, handling environmental concerns and neighborhood clean-up events. They will also work with MPRB for improvements and events in our neighborhood parks. Last but not least, they will manage the places of our neighborhood by working on zoning issues as they arise.

Green Spaces and Places-NEW DATE
7pm, the 2nd TUESDAY of each month

All EHFNA committee meetings are currently held as Zoom video conferences. If you are interested in attending the meeting, please contact info@eastharriet.org in advance for the meeting link.

Just Deeds Removes Racial Covenants

The City of Minneapolis has launched a new initiative providing Minneapolis homeowners with the opportunity to learn about, acknowledge and discharge racial covenants recorded against their properties. The City’s Just Deeds Project, led by the City Attorney’s Office, will allow people to reclaim their homes as equitable spaces.
Learn more about the Just Deeds Project by visiting the City’s website or by emailing JustDeedsProject@minneapolismn.gov.

COVID-19 Resources

Public health information: Slow the spread of COVID-19

Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 situation update
Minnesota vaccine data dashboard
Minnesota vaccine distribution information
Find COVID-19 testing locations
Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 information in multiple languages
Spanish/English COVID-19 hotline: 651-304-6145
Minnesota Black Community COVID-19 hotline: 612-254-1145
Download the free COVIDaware MN app to get notified if you have been near someone who tests positive for COVID-19.
Updated State of Minnesota guidance on quarantines
City of Minneapolis COVID-19 Dashboard
COVID-19: How to isolate or quarantine
Tips on making your own cloth mask and guidance on wearing masks
How to safely wear your mask
COVID-19 guidance for parents, guardians and family
What to do if an employee has COVID-19
Hennepin County videos on using, making and wearing cloth masks in English, Spanish, Somali and Hmong.
Centers for Disease Control COVID-19 information
Email COVID19@minneapolismn.gov for health-related questions or guidance related to COVID-19.

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