November’s Night out with NENA

What can the library do for you?

The Nokomis Library is one of the best in the City but did you know they have a lot more to offer than just books and free internet? They have programs for children of all ages. They can provide a wealth of information for businesses. They even have programs for health and wellness, arts and cultural activities, and even legal resources. Library staff and Friends of the Nokomis Library will talk about these programs and services at this November’s Night out with NENA event.

Mon., Nov. 14th at 6–7:30pm

NENA office, 4313 E. 54th St.

Vacant Board seat representing Morris Park

NENA is seeking applicants for the vacant Board seat from the Morris Park neighborhood. The Morris Park neighborhood is bordered by 54th St. on the north, Highway 55 on the east, 34th Ave. on the west, and the City of Minneapolis southern boundary.

If you live (homeowner and renters) in the Morris Park neighborhood, you can nominate yourself (most common); or any NENA member can nominate a Morris Park neighborhood resident as an applicant for the Board. Completed nomination forms are due on Mon., Nov. 7.

The NENA Board of Directors will review all applications and appoint a new Board member at its Nov. 17 meeting. This is a replacement appointment serving from November 2016 to April 2017. The appointed Board member may run to be elected to the seat at the April Annual Meeting and serve a full two-year term.

Visit www.nokomiseast.org for more information and application.

Neighborhood crime meeting

Over 60 Nokomis East neighbors attended the Safety and Crime Prevention Community Meeting Oct. 3 with the Minneapolis Police Dept. Discussion and information sharing ranged from an October shooting on 34th Ave., a review of crime statistics from past years, challenges and successes of neighborhood block clubs, when to call 911, and tips for preventing burglaries and car thefts.

For questions regarding the meeting please contact Shun Tillman, MPD Crime Prevention Specialist at 612-673-2846 or shun.tillman@minneapolismn.gov.

Special thanks to Council Members John Quincy and Andrew Johnson and the Minneapolis Police Department for co-hosting the meeting.

Visit NENA’s website to access the MPD meeting handouts.

Give to the Max on Nov. 17!

2016 is an outstanding year for Nokomis East! NENA works arm-in-arm with neighbors and businesses to enliven our four neighborhoods.

Just in the past year, NENA’s volunteer Board of Directors and committees hosted over 25 small and large events gathering thousands of people to build a stronger neighborhood. Over a dozen homeowners secured NENA home improvement loans and preserved neighborhood housing stock.

Through grassroots organizing, we reached more than 50 Bossen area tenants and improved multifamily housing and protected renter’s rights.

The new Green Initiatives Committee is creating programming and setting goals to keep our environment healthy and sustainable.

And, NENA has touched over 2000 people to share useful neighborhood information through our bi-weekly e-news, website, and social media. And that is not all we do together!

We invite you to be an essential member of our community team. With a $20 donation on Give to the

Max Day, you will make a real difference towards funding neighbor-led projects:

– Neighborhood Garage Sale

– Día de las Madres Celebration

– Hospitality and interpretation at neighborhood events

– Nokomis Naturescape and Gateway Pollinator Gardens

– Night Before New Year’s Eve Celebration (Dec. 30)

With your help, NENA will boost our shared work enriching our Nokomis East community, environment, businesses, and homes. Thank you!

Upcoming Events In the Nokomis East Neighborhood

—Wed., Nov. 2, 6:30pm-8:30pm, NENA Housing, Commercial and Streetscape Committee Meeting at NENA office, 4313 E. 54th St.

—Sat., Nov. 5, 1-4pm, First Saturday Book Collection at Nokomis Library, 5100 S. 34th Ave.

—Sun., Nov. 6, 9-11am, Friends of Lake Nokomis Buckthorn Bust @ Lake Nokomis

—Tues., Nov. 8, 6:30-7:30pm, NEBA Board Meeting at McDonald’s Liquor Store, 5010 S. 34th Ave.

—Wed., Nov. 9, 6:45-7:45pm, NENA Green Initiatives Committee Meeting at NENA office

—Thur., Nov. 10, 7-8pm, NENA Executive Committee Meeting at NENA office

—Mon., Nov. 14, 6-7:30pm, Night Out With NENA: What Can The Library do for You?, at NENA office

—Mon., Nov. 14, 6:30-8pm, MPD Block Club Leader Training at 3rd Precinct, 3000 Minnehaha Ave.

—Thur., Nov. 17, 7:30-9pm, NENA Board of Directors Meeting at NENA Office

—Sat., Nov. 26, 4-6pm, NEBA Tree Lighting at Oxendale's Market, 5025 S. 34th Ave.