Lyndale Open House
It Takes a Neighborhood to Create a Great Open House
The 2010 Lyndale Open House is on Thursday, March 25 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm at the Lyndale Community School, located on 34th and Grand Avenue. If you haven’t been to an Open House before or if it’s been a while this year would be a great time to come to one Lyndale’s biggest and best events of the year.
The theme for this year’s event is It Takes a Neighborhood. Throughout the event we will be highlighting many of the ways the neighborhood has come together to have a positive impact on our community.
This year’s event will include an expanded selection of kids’ activities in the gym. By moving more of the kid’s activities into the gym, we are hoping to provide more for the kids and the neighborhood’s youth programs to have fun in the gym and to show parents what the organizations are all about. We also think it will make the event more fun for everyone. We are also expanded the type of organizations invited to connect with community members, so watch out for more arts organizations and other groups that make it so much fun to live in this part of Minneapolis.
We are also having a special raffle for first time attendees, so if you haven’t been to a Lyndale Open House before, this would be a great time to start!
Back this year will be the incredibly popular Great Gatherings, did you know we had over 100 people participate in last year’s ten great gatherings. Great Gatherings are fun events, activities, outings, hosted by community members for other community members. Here is a list of some of this year’s Great Gatherings:
- Dance the Night Away – hosted by Dance with Lois Donnay
- Tour of the National Weather Service Office – Hosted by Holly Reckel and Andrea Holz
- Oktoberfest – hosted by Bryce and Kelly Pier
- Mid Summer Eve Cocktail Party – hosted by Mark Hinds, Lisl Fuhrken, Jen Wills, and Richelle Reetz
- Kid’s Chef Event – hosted by Linda Alton, Lynne Larson, Ella Skrien and Cindy Skrien
- Butter Bakery Cafe Cupping Event – Hosted by Butter Bakery Cafe
- Fun on the Farm – hosted by Trish Lundberg and Shannon O’Halloran
- Fall Garden Brunch – hosted by Trish Lundberg and Shannon O’Halloran
- Garfield Gala – hosted by Jon, Jeff, Jon, Lisa, and Holly
- Summer Crafty Day – hosted by Holly and Westy
- A Progressive Yard and Summer Corn Roast by Jon and Michelle Chapman, Fred Retzloff, and Brian Marquis
Check out the complete Open House Program.
The Open House will also include great food through the Taste of Lyndale. Each year the Open House features tasty treats from some of our great local restaurants. This year’s Taste of Lyndale portion of the event will feature food from 13 different neighborhood restaurants. Some of the food we’ll be serving will be: egg rolls and lo mein from Joy’s Kitchen, chicken empanadas from Gigi’s, churro’s from Marrissa’s Bakery #2, spinach dip and bread from Bryant Lake Bowl, a dessert from Butter, chili from Champion’s, rice and beans from El Paraiso, ice cream from Sonny’s, sub’s from Milio’s Subs, pizza from Pizza Luce, rice & chicken from El Meson, a dish from Anodyne, as well as pizza and crostini trio from Sauce Spirit’s and Sound Bar.
It really does take a neighborhood to put this event on every year. Each year the planning committee works really hard to get volunteers to help with every aspect of the event. Some of the volunteer opportunities for this year include: set-up, being a greeter, helping with the kids’ raffle, and serving food. For more information on what’s available or to volunteer contact Sarah at 612.824.9402 ex 12 / sarah@lyndale.org.
One of the most popular parts of the Open House is the Silent Auction, Community Raffle, and Kid’s Raffle. Here is a list of everything that we have in as of March 18th for the Silent Auction and Raffle.
| 2010 Lyndale Open House Draft Silent Auction and Raffle List | |||
| Item | Name | Description | Donated By |
| Cooler | Corporate Incentives | Red & white Igloo Sport 10 | Jerry Finerty |
| Brief Bag | Corporate Incentives | Navy blue multi-pocket bag | Jerry Finnerty |
| Quilt | Zion Quilters | Crib size with umbrellas | LuAnn Giles |
| Quilt | Zion Quilters | Twin size with blue hearts | LuAnn Giles |
| Gift Card | Amigo Service | $50 service gift card | Todd |
| Man’s Vest | Gray’s Leather | Black vest-size 42 can be exchanged for different size or woman’s vest | Noelle Gray |
| Pottery | Sara Goettsch | Blue/gray marble deep bowl | Sara Goettsch |
| Pottery | Sara Goettsch | Blue/gray marble shallow bowl | Sara Goettsch |
| Men’s socks | Top Shelf | Italian socks- blue/red/mellon | John Meegan |
| Men’s socks | Top Shelf | Italian socks- black/green/red | John Meegan |
| Men’s socks | Top Shelf | Italian socks- gray/blue/red | John Meegan |
| Paint Kit | Sherwin Williams | Pan, roller, brush & roller holder | Jared Hennen |
| Gift Certificate | Dulono’s Pizza | 1 large 1 topping pizza | Deb Swanson |
| Gift Certificate | Dulono’s Pizza | 1 large 1 topping pizza | Deb Swanson |
| Gift Certificate | Dulono’s Pizza | 1 large 1 topping pizza | Deb Swanson |
| Gift Certificate | FUJIYA | $40 gift certificate for food & bev | Tom Hanson |
| Gift Certificate | Sebastian Joe’s | 10 $1 certificates | |
| Gift Certificate | Sebastian Joe’s | 10 $1 certificates | |
| Gift Certicicate | Curran’s Restaurant | Dinner for 2 | Dennis Curran |
| Ticket Certificate | St.Paul Saints | 4 gen admin tickets for May 2010 | Gina Kray |
| Gift Certificate & bandana | Schatzlein Saddle Shop | $25 certificate & red bandana | Peggy Schatzlein |
| Ticket Certificate | Minnesota Orchestra | Admission for 2 – Durufle Requiem:St. Olaf Sings 4/23/2010 8:30PM | JC St. Onge |
| Gift Card | Royal Pet | 1 gift card for pet grooming | Bonnie Kane |
| Gift Certificate | YMCA | 1 month family membership | Mariam Omari |
| T-shirt | YMCA | Green-size L | Mariam Omari |
| Gift Card | Herkimer Pub & Brewery | 1 $50 gift card for food & beverage | Kirsten Dehmer |
| Drink Package | Herkimer Pub & Brewery | Covert cooler, 2 pint & 2 tasting glasses | Kirsten Dehmer |
| Dance Lessons | Dance with Lois Donnay | 6 group dance lessons for 1 person | Lois Donnay |
| Gift Card | Penn cycle & fitness | $25 Gift card | Derrick Dotseth |
| Gift Card | Penn cycle & fitness | $25 Gift card | Derrick Dotseth |
| Gift Certificate | Present Moment | $20 Gift certificate | Robert Gallagher |
| Signed Photo | Minnesota Vikings | Chester Taylor #29 | |
| Gift Certificate | Rongo’s Auto Service | Oil change & a 20 point inspection | John Rongitach |
| Gift Certificate | Rongo’s Auto Service | Oil change & a 20 point inspection | John Rongitach |
| Gift Certificate | Kitty Klinic | Distemper & rabies vaccination & spay surgery for 1 cat | Dr. Mike McMenomy |
| Gift Certificate | Kitty Klinic | Distemper & rabies vaccination & neuter surgery for 1 cat | Dr. Mike McMenomy |
| Gift Certificate | Kitty Klinic | Distemper & rabies vaccination & wellnes exam for 1 cat | Dr. Mike McMenomy |
| Gift Card | Rainbow Foods | $20 gift card | |
| Gift Card & Certificate | Bryant Lake Bowl | $50 certificate, bowling for 5-$25 gift card for food & drinks | Kia |
| Yukule | Twin Town Guitar | Black yukulele | Andrew Bell |
| Yukule | Twin Town Guitar | Green yukulele | Andrew Bell |
| Gift Card | Payless Shoes | $25 gift card to be uses at Nic/Lake Mall | Tom Roberts Stonewood Properties |
| Gift Card | Office Max | $25 gift card to be used at Nic/Lake Mall | Tom Roberts Stonewood Properties |
| Gift Card | Little Caesars | $25 gift card to be used at Nic/Lake Mall | Tom Roberts Stonewood Properties |
| Gift Card | Little Caesars | $5 gift card to be used at Nic/Lake Mall | Tom Roberts Stonewood Properties |
| Gift Card | Subway | $20 gift card to be used at Nic/Lake Mall | Tom Roberts Stonewood Properties |
| Gift Card | Nicollet Ace Hardware | $50 gift card | Julene Lind |
| Gift Card | Nicollet Ace Hardware | $50 gift card | Julene Lind |
| Gift Card | Butter Bakery Cafe | $25 gift card | Dan Swenson-Klatt |
| Toy Car | Menards | Promotion car | |
| Gift Card | Tatters | Vintage clothing & accessories | Marc Lueres |
| Gift Card | Tatters | Vintage clothing & accessories | Marc Luers |
| Gift Certificate | Paul Williams Tire | Free oil change & tire rotation | Linda Mullenpach |
| Gift Certificate | Paul Williams Tire | Free oil change & tire rotation | Linda Mullenpach |
| Time & Weather Station | Paul Williams Tire | Time,alarm,date, temp,humidity | Linda Mullenpach |
| Time & Weather Station | Paul Williams Tire | Time,alarm,date,temp,humidity | Linda Mullenpach |
| Gift Certificate | Twin City Tattoo | Piercing | Eric Silverman |
| Gift Certificate | Twin City Tattoo | Tattoo | Eric Silverman |
| Gift Cards | BP Amoco | 9 ultimate car wash certificates | Lonnie McQuirter |
| Gift Cards | BP Amoco | 4 ultimate car wash certificates | Lonnie McQuirter |
| Gift Cards | BPAmoco | 4 ultimate car wash certificates | Lonnie McQuirter |
| Ticket Certificate | Hennepin Theatre Trust | 2 tickets to “Avenue Q” Tuesday 4/13/10 7:30pm at the Orpheum Theatre | Thomas L.Hoch |
| Ticket Vouchers | Theatre in the Round Players | 2 ticket vouchers | Greg Johnson |
| Ticket Vouchers | Theatre in the Round Players | 2 ticket vouchers | Greg Johnson |
| Ticket Certificates | Youth Performance | 4 tickets to “Surviving the Applewhites” May1st-15th,2010 | Sherilyn Howes |
| Gift Card | Beaux LeTress Designers | Hair cut, manicure, pedicure | Sherie/Nataha Richardson |
| Gift Certificate | The Alt | 1 day tandem rental or 1 bike tuneup | Jesse Erickson |
| Gift Certificate | Country Inn & Suites | 1 night’s lodging for 2 in a Whirlpool Celebration Suite | Sharon Friedli-Welter |
| Gift Certificate | Quality Coaches | Good towards any maintenance or service | Mark Brandow |
| Gift Certificate | acme comedy co. | Admission for 10 people any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday night | |
| Stunt Glider | Family Dollar | 2 glider kits | Maria Pacheco |
| Barbie | Family Dollar | Barbie Doll with pink dress | Maria Pacheco |
| Barbie | Family Dollar | Barbie Doll with blue dress | Maria Pacheco |
| Cards | Family Dollar | A dual for power card game | Maria Pacheco |
| Whoopee Cushion | Family Dollar | Flarp cushion | Maria Pacheco |
| Jump Rope | Family Dollar | 7 ft. jump rope | Maria Pacheco |
| Hand Cuffs | Family Dollar | Metal cuffs with key | Maria Pacheco |
| Wrestling Figure | Family Dollar | Batista | Maria Pacheco |
| Balloons | Family Dollar | 12 twisty balloons with pump & instructions | Maria Pacheco |
| Glue Pens | Family Dollar | 10 glitter glue pens | Maria Pacheco |
| Rings | Family Dollar | Disney ring set | Maria Pacheco |
| Dominoes | Family Dollar | Double six color dot dominoes | Maria Pacheco |
| Pet Shop | Family Dollar | Fish & little frog | Maria Pacheco |
| Pet Shop | Family Dollar | Frog | Maria Pacheco |
| Micro Vehicle | Family Dollar | Car hits the wall & flips | Maria Pacheco |
| Hi-bounce balls | Family Dollar | 2 pack Spider-man | Maria Pacheco |
| YoYo | Family Dollar | Super action YoYo | Maria Pacheco |
| Mini Stapler | Family Dollar | Stapler & staples | Maria Pacheco |
| Activity Book | Family Dollar | 3-in-1 activity pad | Maria Pacheco |
| Transformer | Family Dollar | Robot to vehicle | Maria Pacheco |
| Bubble Gun | Bubble gun & bottle of bubbles | Jeanne Wiener | |
| Hat | Huge yellow hat | Jeanne Wiener | |
| Necklace | Tear-drop on black rope | Jeanne Wiener | |
| Leather Tote | Brown learher tote for man or woman | Jeanne Wiener | |
| Santa | Santa statue | Jeane Wiener | |
| Gift Card | Firelake grill house | $20 gift card | Kristin Holt |
| Gift Certificate | 38th Street Flowers | $20 gift certificate | Molly Bassais |
| Flower Arrangement | 38th Street Flowers | Flower arrangement | Molly Bassais |
| Gift Certificate | Lyn-Lake Barber Shop | 3 hair cuts @ $15 | Jason Dallman |
| Gift Certificate | Lyn-Lake Barber Shop | 3 hair cuts @ $15 | Jason Dallman |
| Gift Card | Egg & I | $25 gift card | Catherine Grotbeck |
| Gift Certificate | Bryant Hardware | $25 gift certificate | Tom Norton |
| Gift Certificate | Balance fitness studio | Fitness/wellness assessment & choice of a class | Craig Helmer |
| Gift Card | Kowalski’s | $25 grocery gift card | John Majewski |
| Gift Card | Kowalski’s | $25 grocery gift card | John Majewski |
| Jewlery Tree | LaRue’s | Standing metal jewlery tree | Cathy Lawrow |
| CD | LaRue’s | Michael Monroe CD | Cathy Lawrow |
| Record | B-Squad | Bob Dylan record | Betsy O’Connor |
| Gift Card | B-Squad | $20 gift card | Betsy O’Connor |
| Gift Certificate | Jungle Theater | 2 tickets to any performance-except Saturdays | Ryan Mayer |
| Gift Certificate | Colonial Cleaners | $50 gift certificate | Soo Chang |
| Gift Certificate | LynLake Fitness | 1 month membership, 1 assessment, 1 month personal trainng, 1 Dri-Mesh T-shirt | Desiree Ahrens |
| Gift Certificate | LynLake Fitness | 3 month membership, 1 assessment, 3 month personal training, 1 Dri-Mesh t-shirt | Desiree Ahrens |
| Wine | Lake Wine & Cheese | Beaujolais Nouveau | Binh Le |
| Wine | Lake Wine & Cheese | Castelnuovo Tancredi | Binh Le |
| Whiskey | Lake Wine & Cheese | Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Scotch Whiskey | Binh Le |
| Signed Photo | Minnesota Twins | Fifty Years & A New Beginning photo signed by Joe Nathan | Glo Westerdahl |
| Purse,Scarf, Sunglasses | Fun Sisters Boutique | Basket weave design purse, multi-colored scarf & a pair sunglasses | Patsy Skibba |
| Gift Card for ladies | System Elite Inc | S.A.color/cut & eybrow wax with Brio | George Lowhigh |
| Cleansers, Lotions & Gels for the ladies | System Elite | Rosemary Mint Salt Scrub, Shower Gel, Creme Bath, Body Lotion | George Lowhigh |
| Gift Card for men | System Elite | 3 male hair cuts with Brio | George Lowhigh |
| Hair care products for men | System Elite | Conditioner, hair thickening shampoo, styling compound, shine gel | George Lowhigh |
| Gift certificate | Finer Meat Company | $20 gift certificate | Tim |
| Flower Bouquet | Peterson’s Flowers | Fresh cut bouquet | Glen Leudtke |
| Book Basket | Book Club | Basket of selected used books | Book Club |
| Jewlery | Holly Reckel | Homemade necklace & earring set | Holly Reckel |
| Cupcakes | Richelle’s Angel Cakes | 4 dozen cupcakes, for the date you choose & delivered to your house | Richelle Reetz |
| Autographed Book | Micaela Preston | Practically Green written & autographed by Micaela Preston | Micaela Preston |
| Learning Game | Richelle Reeze & Dusty Gisslen | Share Fun Park game – 4 yrs + | Richelle Reeze & Dusty Gisslen |
| Learning Game | Richelle Reeze & Dusty Gisslen | Manners Picnic Basket game – 4 yrs + | Richelle Reeze & Dusty Gisslen |
| Learning Game | Richelle Reeze & Dusty Gisslen | Manners Picnic Basket game – 4 yrs + | Richelle Reeze & Dusty Glissen |
| Landscape Consultation | field outdoor spaces | Consultation about design, plants, materials, colors & drainage | Shannon O’Halloran |
| Cutting board made from repurposed wood – blonde woods | Willie Willette Works | Kitchen cutting board made by woodworker/artist from repurposed wood pieces | Willie Willette Works |
| Cutting board made from repurposed wood – dark woods | Willie Willette Works | Kitchen cutting board made by woodworker/artist from repurposed wood pieces | Willie Willette Works |
| Ultimate Coffee Starter Kit | Dunn Bros Coffee | Fantastic Gift Basket from Dunn Brothers Coffee | Dunn Bros Coffee |
