NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES | West End February 2014 calendar of events

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Think spring!Saturday, Feb 1: Date Night at Art House North 7 p.m. Production of ‘Til Death: A Marriage Musical by Jeremiah and Vanessa Gample. $10 advance; $15 at door. Art House North is a “Creative Community for the Common Good” and located at 793 Armstrong Avenue. FYI: www.arthousenorth.com or email allisonygaskins@gmail.comWest End Artists: St. Paul arts scene gets $8M lift from Knight Foundation, $4.5 million for the Knight Arts Challenge: this community-wide contest looks to fund innovative arts ideas. Continue Reading

NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES | West End December 2013 calendar of events

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This calendar of events is created for over 700 neighbors of the West End. Please see our District Council/Federation website for calendar additions, correctionsand updates at http://www.fortroadfederation.org.Small Business Saturday: Support your local West End businessesand enjoy the product diversity of retail offerings for this national promotional event thisSaturday, November 30. Compared to chain stores, locally owned businesses recycle a much larger share of their revenue back into the local economy, create more (and often better paying) jobs, and are more service oriented. The arteries of West Seventh are arguably the oldest neighborhood commercial area in the state, and your patronage keeps the vitality and tradition alive.Wednesday, December 18: Project Noel Toy Distribution2:00-6:00 pm. Families with children ages 0-14 who are registered through the Salvation Army Clearinghouse can select toys and warm outerwear. Continue Reading

NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES | West End November 2013 calendar of events

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This calendar of events is created for over 700 neighbors of the West End. Please see our District Council/Federation website for calendar additions, corrections and updates at http://www.fortroadfederation.orgWednesday, November 6: the Holiday Blues, presented by NAMI and W7CC 10:30-11:30 a.m. A presentation with NAMI’s inspiring speaker Kay King, and actors from River’s Edge Playback Theatre. Playback Theater is a form of improvisation in which people may choose to share stories from their lives, and a group of actors brings the heart of the story to life. Register by Oct. 30. Continue Reading