Neighborhood news - June 15

LNA SUMMER SPECTACULAR JULY 10
The Lyndale Neighborhood Association Summer Spectacular is set for July 10 at Painter Park. The annual meeting and board elections will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Starting at 6 p.m., enjoy the food truck, bounce house, face painting and more. At dusk, the movie “School of Rock” will show.

WEDGE ADDS FOOD SHARE DAY
The Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association neighborhood Food Share program is adding a second Saturday at the Greenway Building (2836 Lyndale Avenue South) for free groceries. They have been open on the second Saturday of the month, and are now also open on the fourth Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Anyone can come and pick up free groceries. Community members can pick up two bags of groceries. Guests are encouraged to pick out a bag of fresh vegetables and fruits and a second bag on pantry staples. The following is the schedule for the remainder of 2023.

BLACK PLASTIC TO GO CONTAINERS GOING AWAY
Black plastic containers are being phased out in the city. At the end of the year, black plastic containers will no longer be accepted under Green To Go rules. Black plastic containers are being phased out because they are problematic and are trash. They:
• Are not able to be sorted
• Do not have robust aftermarkets to make them into new materials
These problems result in recycling facilities not accepting black plastics. Black plastics end up being sent for incineration or to the landfill. For more information, contact Nate Kelly at Nathaniel.Kelly@minneapolismn.gov or 612-369-8057.

CANINE FLU AFFECTING DOGS AND CATS
On May 5, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health alerted Minneapolis Animal Care & Control to several cases of canine influenza found in Minneapolis, particularly in the North Loop and Uptown areas. Canine influenza is a highly infectious virus spread among dogs. The virus is not believed to be a threat to humans, although it can infect cats. It is particularly concerning in areas where high concentrations of dogs gather. Most dogs experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover within two-three weeks. Some dogs will experience more serious infections that could result in secondary conditions such as pneumonia and possibly death. It’s important to see a veterinarian for specific treatment plans.

WASHBURN FAIR OAKS WALKING TOUR JUNE 24
Hennepin History Museum’s Christian family mansion is in what was once the most prominent Victorian neighborhood in Minneapolis. Learn about the houses that were once here – where they were located and who lived in them; about the mansions that survive today – and why; and how Washburn Fair Oaks Park got its name. Shade abounds on this tour. This summertime walking tour will be June 24, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Reservations required; adults: $14, seniors/students: $12, HHM members $10.