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.
The Kite Festival is January 26th
Don't miss the 18th Annual Kite Festival on Lake Harriet where kites of all shapes, sizes, colors and themes will fly over frozen Lake Harriet. Other fun family activities at the festival include ice fishing with Tips Outdoors, snowshoeing, an art project with the Minneapolis Institute of Art, music on the ice and a marshmallow roast. Farmstead Bike will be there with fat tire bike demonstrations. New this year, we'll have a heated tent with live entertainment!
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). Click here for more info. Volunteers are needed for kite sales. Please email info@eastharriet.org if you'd like to help for an hour during this fun event. Southwest Area Park Plan - Initial Concepts
Wednesday, February 6
Walker Health Center 3737 Bryant Ave S 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is working on a project to create park plans for all outdoor spaces in neighborhood parks in southwest Minneapolis. This plan will direct improvements of the parks for 20 years to come. The Community Advisory Council (CAC) members and MRPB have solicited feedback online and at several community events. All of this information was compiled and presented to the CAC. MPRB will be presenting their initial concepts for Farmstead Park at the regular East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood Association (EHFNA) meeting on Wednesday, February 6. This, and all EHFNA meetings, are open to the public. To learn more or sign up for email updates at the project webpage: Southwest Service Area Master Plan. Recycle Holiday Lights
Got old holiday lights that won't light? Don't throw them away, recycle them! Hennepin County will accept string and holiday lights at their Drop Off Stations. Click here for more information.
Bloomington South Hennepin Recycling and Problem Waste Drop-Off Center 1400 West 96th Street Bloomington, MN 55431 Prevent Package Theft
Every year around the holidays, there is an increase in packages ordered online and delivered to homes. This also can come with an increase in thefts when the packages are left unattended outside. Victims usually report the theft to their shippers so the police department may not know the extent of these thefts. Here are some recommendations the shippers made on how to avoid theft:
As neighbors, if you see something suspicious such as a person picking up a package from your neighbor's front step or a car following a delivery van, please call 911 immediately. If you are a victim of this crime, please contact 311 or file a police report online. If you have suspect information, call 911. Depending on who was set to deliver your package, you can also file a mail theft complaint through the US Postal Inspection Service , file a lost package through UPS, or file a claim through FedEx. If you used another carrier, check with them on what you need to do to file a report. |
I-35W Project
Stay up-to-date on road and ramp closures with MnDOT’s I-35@94 Downtown toCrosstown project. The web page can be found at http://www.dot.state.mn.us/35w94/. People can sign up for email alerts and find the latest schedule, updates, detour maps on the web page.
Next EHFNA Meeting:Wednesday, February 6
7:00pm - 8:30pm 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:Thursday, January 17th: Community Building, Parks, & Environment 7-8 pm | Walker Health Services (3737 Bryant Ave S)
Monday, January 21st: Safety, Transportation & Noise 7-8 pm | Walker Health Services (3737 Bryant Ave S) Please stop by any of our committee meetings! Check www.eastharriet.org for meeting dates, times and location updates. We are looking for East Harriet Neighborhood residents to serve on these committees. If you are interested or would like more information, contact us at info@eastharriet.org. Snow Emergency Info
Sign up now to stay informed all winter! You have many ways to find out when a snow emergency is declared and what the rules are for each day to avoid being towed.
Volunteer with Kids
Clara Barton Open School is looking for volunteers to accompany children as they go to East Harriet parks for a program giving children the freedom to play in nature. Nature-based learning and unstructured play have myriad benefits for children related to physical wellness, mental health, social emotional development, and academic success.
If you're interested in helping kids explore the natural wonders of East Harriet, please email Elizabeth. 
Community Gathering Space
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