Neighborhood News - Dec 2024

CARITAS VOCAL ENSEMBLE SHOWS
Caritas Vocal Ensemble, a Twin Cities a cappella chamber choir, kicks off its season of Musical Stories with a winter program ‘Twas the Night... The concert considers the twofold themes of mystery and joy: Mystery is explored through a mix of classical selections in the first half, and joy through lighter fare interwoven with the classic Christmas tale in the second. Sing along with them on some holiday favorites before heading back out into the cold.Suggested donation $25 online or at the door to be divided between Caritas and a local nonprofit for each concert. For tickets, visit www.caritasvocalensemble.org. Upcoming shows: Saturday, Dec. 14, 2 p.m., First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis; Sunday, Dec. 15, 3 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Redeemer.

SATURNALIA Dec. 14
Bryn Mawr Neighborhood Association sponsors Saturnalia on Dec.14, 4:30 - 9:30 p.m. There’s fun for everyone: musical entertainment, hay ride, Santa, bonfires and teats. Enjoy a festive winter evening with neighbors. Sip hot cocoa, roast marshmallows, and shop the latest Bryn Mawr looks throughout the event.

Kingfield Hollidazzle Parade Dec. 14
Save the date for the 3rd annual Kingfield Hollidazzle. Meet at Royal Grounds Coffee on Dec. 14 at 5:45 p.m. and come dressed in your most festive light-up apparel.

Empty Bowls: Paint-a-Bowl
Find your creative side while supporting the upcoming Empty Bowls event at Fuller Park Recreation Center 2-4 p.m. on Dec. 14. Paint bowls which will be donated for use at the February Empty Bowls event. Empty Bowls supports partners working to prevent hunger and homelessness in our community: TRUST Meals on Wheels, Beacon Interfaith Housing, and Harvest from the HEART.

KENNY/ARMATAGE HOLIDAY LIGHT TOUR
Enjoy the colorful city streets and light displays of the Armatage and Kenny neighborhoods during the self-guided tour runs from 5–8 p.m. each night from Monday, Dec. 9 through Wednesday, Dec. 18. There will be a random drawing for $50 gift cards to a neighborhood business for participating homes.
Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt
Find candy canes and clues Wednesday night, Dec. 18 around the Kenny Park recreation center, playground and fields. See how many you and your family can find. Stop on in the building for hot chocolate afterwards and show staff all the candy canes you found.

SOUTHDALE LIBRARY TO CLOSE JAN. 6
Southdale Library will close Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, to make way for a brand new Southdale Library. The project is expected to take around three years to complete.
The new build will include:
• More effective use of library space
• Collection refresh
• More public meeting rooms
• Focus on sustainability and redevelopment of green space
• Space for Edina Art Center