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Atrebla Day Care Plans Building and Program Expansion
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Atrebla Early Learning Center, an academic child care center located at E. 35th Street and 21st Avenue, plans to expand its building and programming. Director Alberta Smith explained, “We’re adding two new classrooms to accommodate 20 more toddlers and infants. We’ll now be able to care for 54 children aged 6 weeks to 12 years.” ...Read More |
Walkways Under Hiawatha Slated for Safety, Wayfinding Improvements
The Lake Street crossings under Hiawatha Avenue will soon be made over by Midtown Community Works, a local public-private partnership, with support from the McKnight Foundation. The project aims to improve safety, wayfinding, and aesthetics of the experience for pedestrians, transit users, and drivers passing under the bridges. Learn more about the project and share your observations as a user of the walkways at a public meeting this Monday. ...Meeting details
The ReUse Center’s New Location Offers Expanded Showroom, Takes Donations
The spacious new ReUse Center showroom just a block north of Lake Street accepts and sells donations of full kitchens, doors, windows, flooring, lighting, antique plumbing fixtures, and more. (Learn more) And when planning a remodeling project, be sure to consult their Deconstruction Services. This ‘construction in reverse’ process on a kitchen, for example, could yield a substantial net tax savings. The material donation gives items a second life, diverts them from the landfill, and creates a living wage job in our community. (Learn more)
Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) Seeks Candidates for Policy Board
Despite continued cuts to its funding pool, the NRP remains a key funding source for most neighborhood organizations in Minneapolis. The Policy Board is the NRP’s governing body, and provides overall direction to the program and review of Neighborhood Action Plans. Neighborhood residents hold 4 of the 19 seats on the board and serve for a one-year term. The approximate time commitment is 6 to 10 hours per month. To learn more about the position or the NRP, click here, or talk to CNO staff.
Citizen’s Academy Offers Opportunity to Learn about the Minneapolis Police
This 10-week course allows Minneapolis residents to see what type of training police officers receive. Topics include Use of Force, Investigations, K-9 Unit, 911 Operations, and Emergency Response Unit. Students will participate in scenarios and simulation exercises, and some activities are ‘hands-on.’ Many past participants report feeling better equipped to work in a positive direction with the police. ...Learn more