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Gardening Matters will host Parade of Community Gardens
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On August 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., sixty-six community gardens in the Twin Cities Metro Area and Greater Minnesota will be on parade! Gardening Matters is proud to organize the 5th Annual Parade of Community Gardens, a state-wide garden "open house" intended for the public to get to know these important community spaces. Participating community gardens invite visitors to take a self-guided tour through their gardens, where they will be hosting celebrations as diverse and vibrant as the gardens themselves. Parade activities in 2010 include food samples, cooking demos, bike repair and composting workshops, youth-led yoga, art, and much more! 
August 19 public hearing on future of the Internet
On August 19 at 6:00 p.m. at South High School (3131 19th Ave S), the Federal Communications Commission will take public input on the future of the Internet. U.S. Senator Al Franken and Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie will participate in the hearing, which will also feature two FCC commissioners. The issue of Net Neutrality including discussions between the FCC, Google, Verizon, and others, has appeared in a number of recent news articles.
As Burglaries rise, Lock your doors!
It's not rocket science: Unlocked doors provide ZERO protection against burglaries. The Minneapolis Police report a spree of recent garage burglaries in south Minneapolis, and the doors were left unlocked in most of these incidents, giving burglars easy access to the items inside. "Prevention starts with simply locking the doors," said Karen Notsch, Crime Prevention specialist. "Deadbolt locks and other simple improvements will also make a difference." Learn more on prevention.
Public Meeting for the Southern Bike Connection
There are two public meetings coming up for the Southern Bike Connection, which includes bicycle boulevards and on-street bike lanes, and will connect with planned bike lanes in the city of Richfield. Thursday, August 19, 6:30 p.m.: Stewart Rec Center (2700 12th Ave S). This is for routes on 24th Street E and 17th Ave S (between 24th and 38th Streets). Monday, August 30, 6:30 p.m.: Pearl Lake Rec Center (41 E Diamond Lake Road). This is for the corridor south of 38th St. Learn more on City's project website.
Corcoran residents commission solar install August 26
Applied Energy Innovations invites residents to view a Solar PV installation in the Corcoran neighborhood. Gather with other residents who have a shared interest in "going solar." Enjoy local Sonny's ice cream and register for a free solar site assessment. The commissioning event takes place August 26, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the O'Toole residence, 3430 26th Ave S, rain or shine. Then, on Sept. 2, join Applied Energy Innovations for a grand opening of their new office space. Find details on both events at their website.
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