Events - May 2023

LBA LUNCHEON at GALAPAGOS BAR & GRILL
The Longfellow business community will gather for the Longfellow Business Association (LBA) Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Thursday, May 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Galapagos Bar & Grill for an Ecuadorian feast. Galapagos Bar & Grill is one of a handful of start-up businesses that was paired with a mentor business this past year. Hear about Galpagos' collaboration with Gandhi Mahal / Curry in a Hurry as well as a few other start-up and mentor collaborations. Meet the new LBA business outreach specialist Gabriela Ortiz-Riera. This will also be an opportunity for LBA members to consider running to be on the board as elections will be happening during this meeting. Lunch tickets are $22.50 (additional fees if paid online) which includes a buffet lunch and beverage. Pay in advance or at the door (cash, check, Venmo or credit). RSVP and include any dietary restrictions by contacting gabriela@redesigninc.org. More at www.longfellowbusinessassociation.org.

LAKE STREET COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING
Lake Street Council Annual Meeting + Networking Event will be at the The Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge (3010 Minnehaha Ave) on Wednesday, May 10 from 4 - 6 p.m. Ticket price of $20 include appetizers and drinks will be available for purchase. The quick program will take a look back at the past year and vision for the future of Lake Street and our community. Enjoy networking with other Lake Street stakeholders before and after the program. More at www.visitlakestreet.com 

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE FUNDRAISER MAY 4
Seward Longfellow Restorative Justice is hosting a fundraiser with a performance by Maria Isa & the Drums at Hook and Ladder (3010 Minnehaha Ave. S.) on Thursday, May 4th. This concert will launch the Hook and Ladder’s annual, award-winning Under the Canopy series. This outdoor concert is 21+ and tickets are $25 in advance or $35 at the door. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit SLRJ. There will be a food truck on site for the duration of the show and free ice cream provided by Minnehaha Scoop. For more information or to donate directly to SLRJ on their website, visit slrj.org.

VOLUNTEER WITH CHARD YOUR YARD
Volunteer with Chard Your Yardto help us build, deliver, install, and fill raised vegetable garden beds. No gardening or carpentry skills are necessary. A build night is set for May 2, with a delivery day on May 3. There are two shifts for install work on May 6. Find details and sign up to volunteer at ChardYourYard.org. Chard Your Yard works toward building sustainable communities to address climate change.

SEWARD MONTESSORI PLANT SALE
Seward Montessori’s annual plant sale is May 12 and 13, 2023 and is the perfect place to get your flowers, fruit, vegetable, and herb seedlings for the upcoming year. There are over 50 perennials native to Minnesota to choose from. Seward Montessori is at 2309 28th Avenue South. Preorder at plantsalesewardmontessori.org.

CAN DO CANINES OPEN HOUSE
Can Do Canines will host an open house on Saturday, May 20, from Noon-2 p.m., at its campus (9440 Science Center Drive, New Hope, Minn.). Potential clients, volunteers, or anyone who might be interested in supporting the organization are invited to attend to learn how an assistance dog changes the life of a person with a disability. More at at www.candocanines.org.

BLUE LINE COMMUNITY MEETING MAY 17
A virtual community meeting on Blue Line extension route options will be held from 5-6 p.m. on May 17. Since fall 2022, the Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County have been working through the environmental review process to understand the potential social, economic and environmental impacts and benefits of the route options. The findings from the technical analysis, along with ongoing public feedback and agency coordination, will determine a single recommended route and station locations by this summer. Find meeting materials and find ways to share feedback at the project website at www.BlueLineExt.org.