Neighborhood news - October 5, 2023

SERIES ON PLANNING FOR END OF LIFE
Diamond Lake Lutheran Church (5760 Portland Ave. S.) is hosting a series titled: Spoiler Alert – We All Die in the End: Resources for Being Ready on Wednesdays in October. On Oct. 11, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Rev. Andrea Roske-Metcalfe will cover everything people need to know about organizing a funeral, whether it’s for themselves or a loved one. Kris Pearson, SERS (Senior Real Estate Specialist), will speak on Oct. 25, 6:30-8 p.m. about options for senior living, differences in communities, and how to get your home ready before moving. She will be joined by Allison Fraiser, elder law attorney of Maser, Amundson & Boggio, to discuss protecting assets, government programs to help pay for it all, as well as potential issues to watch out for. Community dinner served at 5:30 p.m.

BRYANT BRIDGE OUT IN OCTOBER
The city of Minneapolis is planning to repair the Bryant Avenue Bridge over Minnehaha Creek this fall. Repairs are expected to begin in the second half of October and take about three weeks. The bridge has been closed since Aug. 23, when structural issues were discovered during an inspection. It will remain closed until repairs are complete.

SIP AND STROLL OCT. 10
The annual Sip and Stroll in Bryn Mawr will be on Tuesday, Oct.10, 6-8 p.m. Check in at Spruce Salon (404 Penn Ave. S.) or ModernWell (2909 S. Wayzata Blvd). Pick up your checklist of participating businesses, check out the prizes donated by local businesses and the new BMNA swag.

ART ON EXHIBIT OCT. 13-15
Local nature photographer Joseph Donovan will be displaying his works in the gallery across from Park Siding Park, Oct. 13-15, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The gallery address is 3112 West 28th Street and will be open to the public.

BDE MAKA SKA PAVILION REOPENS OCT. 20
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board will open the Bde Maka Ska Pavilion area on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. This high-profile lakeside attraction at 3000 E Bde Maka Ska Parkway has been completely rebuilt and expanded over the last 15 months. The $6.5 million project features two new buildings totaling 4,400 square feet that will host a restaurant and market from the team behind Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, Indigenous art, and the return of naval artifacts that were previously displayed at the lake. The project also includes improved outdoor seating with 3,000 square feet of open covered space, a small performance stage, upgraded landscaping and trail safety, and a six-stall, year-round restroom area

ADOPT A STORM DRAIN
The East Isles Neighborhood Association (EINA) was awarded an MWMO Community Grant to focus on water quality. Their first goal is to increase Storm Drain Adoption with the Adopt-a-Drain program. EINA is asking residents to Adopt A Storm Drain and keep it clear of leaves, trash and debris to reduce water pollution.
Kingfield Polling Party volunteers
Kingfield Neighborhood has a great voting tradition of KFNA (your community-supported and community-supporting nonprofit), hosting an outdoor Polling Party at MLK Park to greet neighbors and thank them for voting. Continuing a tradition started in 2012, there will be three tents outside on the park grounds all day from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. with warm beverages and warmer fire pits. Sign up to be a volunteer greeter, crossing guard, treats baker or firewood bearer for your neighbors for this year’s Nov. 7 election. All of Kingfield (and Kingfield only) votes at MLK Park. Kingfield has had an 85% turnout for federal elections, but for local elections, Kingfield has seen those numbers cut in half.