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A Rich Experience With Many Rewards

by Leslie Weddell, ESL classroom volunteer

I am not sure what possessed me to sign up as a volunteer for the Lyndale Neighborhood ESL program. At the time of the first meeting about the upcoming classes, I had about five parttime jobs and was spending any of my free time looking for a full-time job with benefits.  Truthfully, I thought maybe it couldn’t hurt to gain some experience with ESL students and that it might be beneficial to observe how the teacher conducts the class and handles students who are at all different levels in their English language learning journey.

Lyndale Avenue Bridge Closing

By Hennepin County

January 12, 2012 -- Construction on the replacement Lyndale Avenue Bridge begins Tuesday, Jan. 17, which is two weeks earlier than planned.

The Lyndale Avenue Bridge will be closed to traffic while the new bridge is constructed, and a signed detour will be posted. The bridge closure is scheduled to last through October of this year. Reconstruction of Lyndale Avenue from the bridge south to 56th Street will begin in the spring and the road will remain open to traffic during reconstruction.

January General Membership Meeting

January General Membership Meeting
Monday, January 23rd
6:30 to 8:00 pm at Painter Park (34th & Lyndale)

Join us on Monday, January 23rd, for an important Lyndale General Membership Meeting. At this meeting, we will be holding our annual Legislative Preview with Lyndale legislators. So far we have confirmed:
• Senator Jeff Hayden
• Representative Frank Hornstein
• Senator Scott Dibble
• Representative Susan Allen

Read “The Grace of Silence” with Your Neighborhood

By Mark Hinds

This March the Lyndale Neighborhood will be participating in Minneapolis’ One Read program.  One Read is Minneapolis’ first-ever community read where everyone in town is invited to read the same book.  One Minneapolis, One Read will bring people in the city together to spark conversations about race, family and neighborhood history.  The book is “The Grace of Silence” by Minneapolis native and National Public Radio host Michele Norris.  This memoir describes the experience of the Norrises as the first black family on the block in a south Minneapolis neighborhood.

Lyndale Sustaining Membership

LNA’s Sustainable Membership Program allows LNA’s supporters an easy, safe, and reliable way to financially support their neighborhood organization. The program will provide LNA with a consistent and predictable level of support that will help support our efforts to create a safe, vibrant, sustainable community by helping us develop strong year round programming, by increasing the support we receive, and by helping balance our cash flow throughout the year.

Front Page News

by Leslie Weddell, ESL classroom volunteer

I am not sure what possessed me to sign up as a volunteer for the Lyndale Neighborhood ESL program. At the time of the first meeting about the upcoming classes, I had about five parttime jobs and was spending any of my free time looking for a full-time job with benefits.  Truthfully, I thought maybe it couldn’t hurt to gain some experience with ESL students and that it might be beneficial to observe how the teacher conducts the class and handles students who are at all different levels in their English language learning journey.

by Aryca Myers

Painter, knitter, gardener, advent calendar aficionado, and piñata creator extraordinaire; LNA volunteer Martha Hrncir serves Lyndale with humor and creativity.

By Hennepin County

January 12, 2012 -- Construction on the replacement Lyndale Avenue Bridge begins Tuesday, Jan. 17, which is two weeks earlier than planned.

The Lyndale Avenue Bridge will be closed to traffic while the new bridge is constructed, and a signed detour will be posted. The bridge closure is scheduled to last through October of this year. Reconstruction of Lyndale Avenue from the bridge south to 56th Street will begin in the spring and the road will remain open to traffic during reconstruction.

January General Membership Meeting
Monday, January 23rd
6:30 to 8:00 pm at Painter Park (34th & Lyndale)

Join us on Monday, January 23rd, for an important Lyndale General Membership Meeting. At this meeting, we will be holding our annual Legislative Preview with Lyndale legislators. So far we have confirmed:
• Senator Jeff Hayden
• Representative Frank Hornstein
• Senator Scott Dibble
• Representative Susan Allen

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Recent Pictures

Community Voices - Ed Janezich

Volunteer Spotlight - John Meegan

Volunteer Spotlight Jessica Galatz

Jessica Galatz in the November 2011 Volunteer Spotlight

Community Center Grand Reopening

The live auction took place in the new garden space

Community Center Grand Reopening

People enjoy food and wine from Lake Wine and Spirits

Community Center Grand Reopening

Holly and Jen enjoy a glass of wine

Community Center Grand Reopening

The winner of the Wine Raffle with her prize for the night

Community Center Grand Reopening

Live Auction

Pat's Tap Patio

The new patio at Pat's Tap

Lyndale Building Project

Front of building after construction

Lyndale Building Project

Front of building prior to construction

Volunteer Spotlight: Holly Reckel

Holly Reckel from the October Volunteer Spotlight

Lyndale Building Project

dumping fill

Lyndale Building Project

Preping the area for the rain barrels

Lyndale Building Project

The back area as it is being filled

Lyndale Building Project

Digging out the back area of the building

Lyndale Building Project

Layer of protective insulation below the water barrier

Lyndale Building Project

Installing the protection for the membrane

Lyndale Building Project

Andrea paints the trim

Bike Patrol Benefit

Lyndale communty members gather at Champion's to raise money for the Lyndale Bike Patrol

Lyndale Building Project

Digging out the big hole

Lyndale Building Project

Back area of the building after the big hole is filled in

Lyndale Building Project

The back of the building after the concrete was poured and waterproofed

Lyndale Building Project

Two windows dug out of the back area on South side of building

Lyndale Building Project

Uncovering an old window in the future patio area

Lyndale Building Project

Future patio area prior to demolition

Lyndale Building Project

Back area of building during the beginning of demolition

Lyndale Building Project

Back area of the building prior to demolition

Lyndale Building Project

Start of the retaining wall on the North side of the building

Lyndale Building Project

North side after demolition

LNA Building Project

North side before construction

LNA Bulding Project

Before shot of North Side

Upcoming Events

February General Membership

Monday, February 27

At this meeting we will hear from participants in this year’s Lyndale Women’s Leadership Program, discuss and potentially vote on proposed Community Action Plan for a Children’s Theater Workshop this summer in Lyndale, and hear about what’s going to happen at this year’s Open House

Lyndale Open House

Thursday, March 22

Join us on Thursday, March 22nd for the 2012 Lyndale Open House. We'll have great food from local restaurants, fun carnival games for the whole family, a silent auction, and all the information you could possibly want about what's happening in your neighborhood.

Volunteer Special

Childcare Superhero
Both the Women’s Leadership and ESL Programs provide childcare enabling community members who would otherwise be unable to attend.  Be a superhero and volunteer as a childcare assistant!  We need helpers Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-7:30 and every other Friday from 5:15-8:30.  Contact Aryca at 612-824-9402 ext. 26 for more information!


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2011 Lyndale Sponsors
Please take a moment to thank the following neighborhood businesses for sponsoring the Lyndale Neighborhood Association during 2011.

Community Builder
Lake Wine and Spirits
404 W. Lake Street
Amigo Service Center
3544 Lyndale Ave
Bryant Lake Bowl
810 W Lake St
Amigo Service Center
3544 Lyndale Ave
Whittier Clinic
2810 Nicollet Ave

Neighborhood Partner
Cause Spirits & Soundbar
3001/3005 Lyndale Ave
Gray’s Leather
3401 Nicollet Ave
Redeemer Health and Rehab Center
625 W 31st
Butter Bakery Cafe
3544 Grand Avenue
Champion's Sports
Bar & Grill
105 W Lake St.

Good Neighbor
Wings and Seafood
To Go
3404 Nicollet Ave
New Money Express
108 E Lake Street
State Farm Insurance
3430 Nicollet Avenue
Franklin National Bank
2100 Blaisdell Ave

Become a Sponsor Today

 

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