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Elise Leads Efforts on Another Mural, Plans Art Sale/Open House
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A joyful parade of night creatures went up last Thursday on the Modern Window Shade building at 34th and Cedar. The community painting, postponed due to weather in mid-October, was led by Elise Kyllo, who says the mural will wait until spring to be finished—watch this newsletter for details. In addition, Elise will host an open house with two other artists this Saturday, November 18, featuring unique handmade art including sweaters, felt sculptures, prints, jewelry, cards, hats, scarves, honey, and books. 10 am-6 pm, 3421 16th Ave South. |
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General Membership Tonight at 7 at Corcoran Park
Tonight, meet Community Attorneys past and present. Scott Christenson will bid us farewell as we welcome Paula Kruchowski. Also, learn why Corcoran Conserves: global warming feels too enormous to tackle, but simple solutions start in your neighborhood and your household. The Minnesota Energy Challenge can help you make a real impact and cool off your household bills. Finally, hear about 'Grow your Neighborhood,' a new matching grant for CNO donors. Riches Kickin’ Cafe, the new BBQ joint at 35th and Cedar, will provide samples.
EPA Requests Feedback on Arsenic Project, Plans Meeting
The Environmental Protection Agency, the federal department cleaning up local arsenic contamination associated with the former fertilizer factory at 28th and Hiawatha, is requesting public input on its draft 'Risk Assessment' document. This document will guide final cleanup plans. Follow this link to view the document and provide comments. Also note another public meeting planned by the EPA for November 28, 7-8:30 pm at the Midtown YWCA, where residents may discuss sampling results with EPA representatives.
America Recycles This Wednesday, November 15
Are you missing easy recycling opportunities in your home? Recycling conserves resources in a variety of ways. The more we recycle, the less garbage we put in our landfills and incineration plants. By reusing aluminum, paper, glass, plastics, and other materials, we can save production and energy costs, and reduce the negative impacts that the extraction and processing of virgin materials have on the environment. 'America Recycles Day' is this Wednesday, and the website offers useful information and a prize drawing.
Do It Green! Art Fair Happens This Saturday
The volunteer publishers of the Twin Cities Green Guide are hosting the first ever 'green gifts crawl' in Uptown Minneapolis. The 'Do It Green!' Gifts Fair will also kick off the newly published Do It Green! Magazine, Minnesota's only comprehensive community guide to 'green' and sustainable living. Local businesses and artisans will showcase recycled, organic, fair-trade and environmentally-friendly gifts. The event will be held along Lyndale Avenue from Franklin to 35th streets and will also be inside Lyndale Church at 31st and Aldrich.