Standish-Ericsson Neighborhood Association

SENA News is published by The Standish-Ericsson Neighborhood Association, a nonprofit serving the Standish and Ericsson neighborhoods in South Minneapolis.The Standish-Ericsson Neighborhood Association brings neighbors together to build on the strengths of the Standish and Ericsson neighborhoods - stability, diversity and concern for others.

1830 E. 42nd Street
Minneapolis, MN

http://www.standish-ericsson.org

Southside Star Community Garden growing strong

By Sam Ridenour, Standish-Ericsson Neighborhood Association

This spring marks the sprouting of a third season for the Southside Star Community Garden (32nd Ave. S. and E. 41st St.), and I think it’s safe to say that what existed only as a good idea a few short years ago has really taken root as a neighborhood treasure.MORE »

Standish, Ericsson, and Corcoran neighborhood garage sale June 9

By Staff, Standish-Ericsson Neighborhood Association

Polish your lamps and air out your baby clothes! The Standish, Ericsson, and Corcoran Neighborhood Garage Sale is coming on Sat., June 9. The garage sale, now in its 10th year, is a community-wide event extending from Lake St. to Minnehaha Pkwy. and from Cedar Ave. to Hiawatha Ave., and is the largest garage sale event in Minneapolis.MORE »

SENA April/May community events calendar

By Staff, Standish-Ericsson Neighborhood Association

April

7 Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt, Sibley Park, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., followed by the Great Egg Crawl.

9 SENA Board meeting, 1830 E. 42nd St., 7:00 p.m., handicapped accessible

14 Northop Day at Riverview Theater.MORE »

A winter visit with local artists

By John Clay, Standish-Ericsson Neighborhood Association

The League of Longfellow Artists (LoLa) is best known for its annual summer art crawl—a self-guided art tour throughout the Greater Longfellow Neighborhood of South Minneapolis (which includes the Standish and Ericsson neighborhoods).MORE »

Saying good-bye to NRP

By Shirley Yeoman, Standish-Ericsson Neighborhood Association

In 1991, representatives of the City of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, the Minneapolis Public School district, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, and the Minneapolis Library Board signed an agreement that created the Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) and the NRP Policy Board.MORE »

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• May 30: We Are Sabathini exhibit ($25)
• June 1: Museum Magnet closing celebration ($25)
• June 16: World Refugee Day ($25)

• June 29-July 1: Chalchiutlicue ($25)
• July 21: Rondo Days ($25)

• North Minneapolis block party celebrates, remembers. Keith Ellison skips rope!
• Northside tornado "treecovery." Thanks to generous donors, more trees are being planted than were lost.
• Ice House Plaza opening marks a new era on Eat Street. Things are hopping at Nicollet and 26th.
• Feeding the poor: But is it healthy food? Cynthia Boyd reports.

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