Neighborhood briefs May 19, 2022

BOOK CELEBRATION MAY 22
A book celebration of “Church on the Move” by Rev. G. Travis Norvell will be on May 22, 4-5:30 p.m. at Judson Memorial Baptist Church (4101 Harriet Ave.). Author Bill Lindeke will answer questions. There will be a Grape Nut Cookie Contest and solar panel tour at Judson, followed by a group bike ride to Prodigal Pub (26th St. and 1st Ave.).

TASTE OF ANWATIN MAY 26
The Bryn Mawr Neighborhood Association will run the Anwatin Craft Fair again this year alongside Taste of Anwatin on May 26. “This is an important community service project for Anwatin Middle School, and we want to do all that we can to support the event with the availability of local baked goods, arts, and crafts,” said planners. “We are hoping our neighborhood crafters will host a table at the Anwatin Craft Fair on Thursday, May 26, 2022, from 5-7 p.m. To bring the craft fair back better than ever, we are only charging $5 for a table this year.” Register to participate in the craft fair at the BMNA website (bmna.org)
LHENA BAKE SALE JUNE 4
LHENA Bake Sale and Abi’s Salvadoran Food will be on Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the parking lot at 2828 Lyndale Avenue South next to Abi’s Restaurant. “Our bake sale was a huge success last year and we are back again!” said planners. Be involved by dropping off baked goods, volunteering for a shift to greet neighbors and take orders, or distribute flyers ahead of the event.
RESTAURANT FAN CLUB
The LHENA Restaurant Fan Club has been gathering for over a year. Since its launch it has supported 22 different restaurants with events. To learn more, contact Joan at joan@thewedge.org.
OPEN STREETS LYNDALE
Play, eat, bike, walk, dance, sing, and more at this free, family-friendly event on Sunday, June 5 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Open Streets will be along Lyndale Ave. S. from W. 22nd St. to W. 42nd St.b More than a street festival, Open Streets Lyndale allows neighbors to experience city streets as public spaces where communities thrive.
SSCO RENTAL DISCOUNT PROGRAM
Get involved in the Stevens Square Community Organization and receive special discounts on your rent. Some volunteer opportunities that could earn you $$ toward your rent: helping at Red Hot Art events; attending community meetings; maintaining green spaces in the summer; and participating in a neighborhood clean-up.
BRUNCH AT WATER TOWER
A new historical marker will be installed at the Washburn Water Tower by the end of this month. On Saturday, June 18 at 10 a.m., there will be a brunch and an opportunity to learn about the historic tower. Volunteers are needed to weed and water at the water tower this summer.
GAME LEADERS NEEDED
The Minneapolis Park Board and the Kingfield Neighborhood Association are hosting a co-ed soccer program for 4-8-year-olds this summer and are looking for game leaders. The Little Kickers Program uses little-kid teaching games, led by 2 or 3 parent-coaches, to groups of a 12-20 4-8 year-olds. Parent coaches do not commit for being team soccer coaches and don’t need to be athletes or have experience playing soccer. The program is also in need of an adult or two to help manage a couple of “administration” tables each Wednesday evening from 5:30-7:30 p.m.