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Photo Contest returns for fourth year to highlight beauty, events and fun in Minneapolis parks

Sign up NOW for free photography classes taught by National Camera Exchange instructor – first class offered Sat June 1

Take your best shot! The Picture a Park Photo Contest has returned for the fourth consecutive year.  New this summer, several free indoor and outdoor photography classes are being offered, with the first class from 10am-Noon this Saturday, June 1, at Nokomis Recreation Center.

Learn how to take better photographs using your SLR, point and shoot or cell phone camera. Space is limited and pre-registration is required, so visitwww.minneapolisparks.org/photocontest and register today! Future classes will be held June 22 at Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Recreation Center, July 20 at Minnehaha Falls, and August 3 at the Rose Garden.

Sponsored by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB), People for Parks (PFP) and National Camera Exchange, the Photo Contest is designed to highlight photos taken year-round in Minneapolis parks.

Contest Categories
• Beauty in the Parks – Capture the everyday beauty within the parks, including wildlife, historic sites and breathtaking views.
• Events in the Parks – Photograph a whimsical event or community celebration in Minneapolis Parks.
• Fun in the Parks – Document a fun park activity, such as a concert, movie, bike ride or picnic.
• Photos by Youth – Budding photographers age 17 and younger can submit photos of their favorite Minneapolis Parks in any of the three subject areas – beauty, fun, events.

The next time you’re walking around the Chain of Lakes, riding your bike around the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway, attending an event in the parks or simply playing in a neighborhood park with friends, bring a camera and take a few photos. Photo contest entries can depict people, activities, events, nature and places in the Minneapolis Park System from any time of the year.

The contest is open to amateurs of all ages, Minneapolis residents and non-residents, with categories for both youth and adults. Photos must be unpublished, color, and taken within the Minneapolis Park System. Photographs from all seasons are encouraged and accepted. Photographers can submit up to three entries. There is no entry fee.

Prizes will be awarded for contest-winning photos, including gift certificates, Annual Patron Parking Permits, and water park and winter recreation passes. A public vote will take place online in September to choose among a selection of entries as the People’s Choice Award winner. Photo contest winners also have the opportunity to have their photo appear on the 2014 Annual Parking Permit, distributed to nearly 7,000 park patrons.

All photos and entry forms must be submitted online by Sept. 2, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. through the National Camera Exchange website at www.natcam.com.

Complete contest rules and guidelines as well as previous contest winning photos are available for viewing online at www.minneapolisparks.org/photocontest.

“Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Bernadeia Johnson has recommended the School Board select Northeast-based Hillcrest Development to purchase and redevelop the district’s former headquarters at 807 Broadway St. NE.

Hillcrest is one of seven developers bidding on the chance to redevelop the building, which was built in 1914 to house a light bulb factory. The School Board is scheduled to vote on the superintendent’s recommendation May 28.”

See full article here.

Ward One Update City Council Member Kevin Reich 350 S. 5th Street, Room 307, Minneapolis, MN 55415 (612) 673-2201 · [email protected]

You’re invited to a community forum:   State of the Second Precinct Wednesday, May 8, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Firefighter’s Hall & Museum, 664 – 22nd Avenue NE   This community forum, which is co-hosted by Council Member Kevin Reich, 2 PAC and the Northeast Chamber of Commerce, offers an opportunity to meet new 2nd Precinct Inspector Kathy Waite and bid farewell to former 2ndPrecinct Inspector Bryan Schafer, while learning about the current state of the Precinct and plans for the future. All are welcome to this family-friendly event and pizza and refreshments will be served. Call the First Ward Office at612-673-2201 for more information or click HERE to RSVP. City of Minneapolis · Update Preferences · Unsubscribe If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact [email protected].

Ritz Theater

345 13th Ave. NE

7 p.m.

The next meeting for the 807 Task force will meet at Logan Park on Thursday Sept. 6 @ 7 pm. 

Central AVE NE to Close for 6 months as MNDOT reconstructs RR bridge at 16 AVE NE by Diamonds. Please attend this community meeting to find out if we have alternatives to closing Central Ave NE. Representative Diane Loeffler will bring information to share with community and businesses. Other community issues will also be discussed and updated, 807 Broadway St NE development, ethnic film series, crime stats and strategies, plus voter registration will be available at the meeting.

September 19 2012 Wednesday at 7PM

GONE FISHIN’

SATURDAY, MAY 19, 11 A.M.–2 P.M.

Location: Logan Park

690 13th Ave. NE Minneapolis 55413; (612) 370-4927

Free

Join artists to learn about fish art.   We will create art inspired by fish from around the world, and play the fishing game.  Part of a Family friendly day at Logan Park and the Northeast Minneapolis Gallery crawl, Art A Whirl.  Co-Sponsored by Minneapolis Institute of Art and MPRB.

We want your input as to the new look for Logan Park neighborhood organization.  Download the samples and ballot here.

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Ward One Update
City Council Member Kevin Reich
350 S. 5th Street, Room 307, Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 673-2201 · [email protected]
Hello,

Because there has been much speculation and some misrepresentation of the letter I sent to Governor Mark Dayton regarding the Metrodome Stadium funding proposal currently before the legislature, I am attaching a copy of the letter for you. In essence I outlined for the governor the City’s policy of supporting the Metrodome as a preferred location for a new stadium and my essential requirement that any funding plan adhere to the City charter. I made it clear that I view this issue as a budgetary matter. Therefore any acceptable plan cannot have a negative impact on our budget and ideally needs to positively support our ability to implement community development and deliver core municipal services. I hope you will review my letter and please always feel free to contact me.

Regards,

Kevin Reich

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It was a blast.  Lot’s of positive feedback about a very successful event.  The soup provided by the Northeast Community Coop delicious!  Here’s a few photos from the day.

In Partnership with Minnesota Community Sings

Logan Park Neighborhood Association (LPNA) is excited to be sponsoring Minnesota Community Sings along with hot soup for a fun, free family event.
At a community sing, everyone sings together. Songsheets provided — songs old and new. All voices welcome! All songs led by great songleaders from Minnesota Community Sings.
Where: Logan Park Community Center 690 13th Ave NE MPLS, MN 55413
When:    January 14, 2012 Sing: Noon
Soup:  1:30 (Soup courtesy NE Community Coop)

Reminder that Logan Park community meetings are held
the third Wednesday of each month. Please come on
January 18, 2012 @ 7 PM Agenda 807 building, Logan Park Branding, Art A Whirl
February 15th, 2012 @ 7 pm    Agenda TBA

www.loganparkneighborhood.org
LPNA phone number is 612-516-5762