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Bike Patrol Benefit

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

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Special Lyndale Neighborhood Safety Meeting

When: Monday, November 14th, 2011at 6-7pm

Where: Zion Church Cafeteria, 128 W. 33rd St.

Why: To address any questions and concerns over crime and safety after the homicide in the area of 30XX Pleasant Avenuerecently.

Representatives from Minneapolis Police Department, Inspector Matt Clark, Officer Carlo Baires Escobar and CPS John Reed, City Council Member Meg Tuthill and the Lyndale Neighborhood Association, Norma Pietz and Sarah Scott will be on hand to answer your questions.

by Norma Pietz

On Friday evening, September 16th a man was shot and killed at 33rd and Blaisdell Avenue. On Wednesday evening, September 21st a gathering, organized by the Lyndale Neighborhood Association, the 5th Police Precinct and Zion Church, was held to talk about what happened and what we can do to prevent violent crime in our neighborhood. Inspector Matt Clark, from the 5th Police Precinct was there to answer questions and present information that was available for the public.

On Friday evening, September 16th a man was shot and killed at 33rd and Blaisdell Avenue.

On Wednesday, September 21st from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at Zion church (128 West 33rd St.) we are having a community gathering to talk about what happened and what we can do to prevent violent crime in the neighborhood.  The meeting will be in the banquet room at Zion, enter through the blue door in the parking lot, and come downstairs.

Inspector Matt Clark from the 5th Police Precinct will be there to answer questions and present the information that is available.  John Reed will be at the meeting to provide Spanish translation.

by Norma Pietz
Saturday, August 27th the LNA Crime & Drug Committee and Champions Bar & Grill held a benefit for the Bike Patrol of the Lyndale neighborhood. Tickets were sold and $540 was raised.

Join us for a fundraiser for the Lyndale Neighborhood Bike Patrol Program on Saturday, August 27th from 2:00-5:00 at Champions.

The Bike Patrol Program provides for off duty police officers to patrol the Lyndale Neighborhood.  These officers work to build relationships with community members, deter crime and keep Lyndale safe.  The beer bust will be at Champions, located at 105 West Lake Street. Tickets are $10 and include pizza, chicken wings, soda and beer.  Tickets are available at the LNA Office (3537 Nicollet Avenue) or at the door.  All proceeds benefit Lyndale Neighborhood’s Bike Patrol Program. For more information contact norma@lyndale.org / 612.824.9402 x 15.

by Jeanne Wiener
The Lyndale Walkers season kickoff BBQ will be on Sunday May 1st at 4 pm in the alley behind 3328 Blaisdell South. This year’s event will be hosted by Ann Leitel and Jeanne Wiener. It’s a potluck, so please bring a dish to share and wear walking shoes.

Crime and Drug Committee

This is a space for information about the Crime and Drug CommitteeContact Norma Pietz at 612.824.9402 ex 15

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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