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Falls-To-Fort Fall Colors Hike, Just Outside Your Door
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Buy a light rail ticket and ride south, and soon you can be immersed in Minnehaha Falls park, and the lovely woods walk that connects to Fort Snelling. The following excursion, on foot or by bicycle with the aid of light rail, can be done in under 1-1/2 hours from the Corcoran Neighborhood. Disembark at the 50th Street station and cross Hiawatha Avenue into Minnehaha Falls Park. Once on the walking path, (Read more) |
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Tonight: ‘La Vina’ Community Meeting and Public Hearing
At 6 p.m. this evening (Sept. 28) at Corcoran Park (3332 20th Ave S), meet the owner of 'La Vina,' a restaurant soon to be opened at 3404 Cedar Ave S. Learn about the owner’s renovation plans for the former ‘Ya Ya Foods’ building. At 6:30, the meeting will shift gears to a special public hearing by the City of Minneapolis, to present information and solicit comments on La Vina’s request for an on-sale strong beer and wine license.
Attend a Free Personal Safety Workshop
On Monday, October 2 at 6:30 p.m., Mary Brandl, a self-defense expert, will teach residents how to defend themselves against crime. The workshop is an event of the Minneapolis Police Department and Park & Recreation Board, and will be held at Van Cleve Community Center, 901 15th Avenue SE, Minneapolis. (View workshop flyer)
Rediscover Lake Street and Route 21 with Hop & Shop
Starting on Thursday, October 5, bus route 21 riders can enjoy discounts at over 80 Lake Street businesses. Simply show your Metro Transit pass at any participating business and receive their special discount. The 21 bus is ideal for a day of shopping, dining, and entertainment at Lake Street's many diverse and unique businesses. Hop & Shop takes this one step further by offering rewards for riding the bus. (Learn more)
CFLs: A Bright Idea to Save Money and Energy
If every U.S. household replaced one 100-watt light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL), it would prevent enough pollution to equal removing one million cars from the road. A CFL bulb costs a few dollars more, but will cut your electric bill $30 or more over its life. CFLs are available in a range of color temperatures. To match the warm, white light of a typical incandescent bulb, select CFLs with a color temperature of 2,700-3,000K. (Learn more)