Neighborhood news - Jan 2025

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WINTER FEST AT CFPA
The Center for Performing Arts (CFPA) invites you to warm up winter weekends with the vibrant energy of the Winter Festival. Held over four Sundays from Jan. 19 through Feb. 9, 2025, this free festival takes place at CFPA, located at 3754 Pleasant Ave in Minneapolis, with performances from 3 to 7 p.m. each evening.
 
ART SHANTY PROJECT 
Art Shanty Projects is returning to the frozen water of Bdé Umán / Lake Harriet in South Minneapolis Jan. 18 - Feb. 9, 2025. This years’ program includes 20 Shanties that stay up all month, and more than 20 performances and art actions that pop up throughout the village at different times throughout the run. Shanties will again be a mix of classic, enclosed structures and the new open-air style of projects that artists developed during the pandemic.
 
KENNY CHILI COOK-OFF Feb. 1
The 2nd annual Kenny chili cook-off returns on Saturday, Feb. 1, 1-3 p.m., at City Church, 1501 W 54th Street. This event will be free to eat and compete. The winner will receive the highly sought-after 2025 KNA Chili Cook-Off Trophy, gift card to South Lyndale Liquors & Market, and bragging rights. The Kenny Neighborhood Association currently has openings on its board and committees. E-mail info@kennyneighborhood.org for more information
 
LEARN ABOUT WALKERS ON JAN. 27
The Linden Hills History Study Group will be learning about T.B. and Harriet Walker and their contributions to Minneapolis on Monday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church. 
 
KINGFIELD SAP TAP PROGRAM
Kingfield’s Sap Tap program is back for its seventh season of reaping the sweet gifts of area maples. Residents may sign up to tap their non-boulevard maples. Mark your calendar to participate in a community day of maple-based fun on March 22. All neighbors are encouraged to attend the community pancake breakfast fundraiser at MLK Park from 9–11:30 a.m. 
 
MOBILE FOOD MARKET, FOOD SHELF
The mobile market (a grocery store on a bus) is back in Stevens Square for 2025. Anyone can shop for a full selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, and more. The mobile market will be visiting the Stevens Square area weekly. It will be at Third Avenue Towers (1707 3rd Ave. S.) every Tuesday from 2:05-3:05 p.m. 
Groveland Food Shelf (1900 Nicollet Ave.) in the basement of Plymouth Congregational Church provides emergency groceries for those in need. If you have a need, you are eligible. Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3-6 p.m.
 
NEW FARMERS MARKET COMING
Lynnhurst Neighborhood Association is excited to welcome the Southwest Farmers Market to Mount Olivet starting May 17, replacing the Fulton Farmers Market.

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