MARSHALL TERRACE MINUTES

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1 h MARSHALL TERRACE MINUTES APRIL 2016 Concerned Citizens of Marshall Terrace, P.O. Box 18180, Minneapolis, MN (612) Marshall Terrace Annual Meeting Please join us Thursday, April 21 st at 7:00 PM for the Concerned Citizens of Marshall Terrace (CCMT) Annual Meeting at RiverVillage Community Room, 2919 Randolph St. NE. The meeting will provide an opportunity for residents to review our annual report, provide input about new neighborhood goals, and enjoy free refreshments with their neighbors. We will also be nominating and electing CCMT board members for the coming year. CCMT board members meet monthly to promote the betterment of the neighborhood. If you re interested in becoming a CCMT board member, we encourage you to attend this meeting and nominate yourself. If you would like to be on the board but can t attend the meeting, us at CCMT568@msn.com. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Marshall Terrace Annual Meeting 1 Keep Marshall Terrace Beautiful 1 Order Compost Bin/Rain Barrel 2 Low-Income Rental Energy Program 2 Art-A-Whirl 3 Spring Cleanup 3 ESNS Annual Wine Tasting 4 Marshall Terrace Annual Meeting WHAT: Marshall Terrace 2015 Annual Meeting WHEN: Thursday, April 21 st, 7:00PM WHERE: RiverVillage Community Room, 2919 Randolph St. NE (Enter from 29 th Ave.) All are welcome to attend and participate. This is a FREE event. Taking a Walk? Keep the Neighborhood Beautiful! Spring is here and the weather is shaping up beautifully for walks and strolls around the neighborhood. Next time you go for a walk, grab a pair of garden gloves and a trash bag, and pick up litter along the way! Dispose of the trash bag in your own garbage can for weekly pickup; a little effort goes a long way for the good of the neighborhood. It s an easy way to care for our community, and help make Marshall Terrace a great place to live, work, and create.

2 Page 2 APRIL 2016 Order a Compost Bin or Rain Barrel Get a jump-start on gardening by ordering a $59 compost bin or a $74 rain barrel for your home. (These regularly cost $105 and $139.) By using a compost bin, you can keep more than a quarter of your household waste out of the garbage while making valuable compost for your garden. A rain barrel will help you save water and money by using rainwater rather than the faucet for your garden and trees. Rain barrels are also a way of trapping the stormwater that runs toward the storm drains picking up pollutants along the way and into our lakes, streams and rivers. Order now and you ll be able to pick up your compost bin or rain barrel at 3607 E. 44th St. in Minneapolis Saturday, April 30. To place your order, find more information or see other dates and locations, go to Center Point Energy Low-Income Rental Conservation Program Does your rental property need upgrades? Do you rent to low-income tenants? This program might be for you. Eligible property owners can receive: Free Energy Audits Energy Efficient Furnaces/Boilers Energy Efficient Water Heaters Attic Insulation Wall Insulation Related Health/Safety Measures CenterPoint Energy pays for 50% of the costs of all improvements and covers the full cost of the energy audit ($350-$950 value). To qualify, the property must be 1-4 units, use CenterPoint Energy natural gas, and at least half of the households in the building must be low-income. For more information, contact Brenda at the Energy CENTS Coalition: or brenda@energycents.org.

3 APRIL 2016 Page 3 SAVE THE DATE: Art-A-Whirl, May 20 th -22 nd Presented by the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA), Art-A-Whirl is an open studio tour in Northeast Minneapolis. It s a great opportunity to tour private artist studios and galleries, connect with the artists, and purchase original artwork. Art-A-Whirl is the largest open studio tour in the country. Art-A-Whirl takes place annually throughout Northeast Minneapolis during the third weekend of May; it s free and open to the public Dates and Hours: Friday, May 20 th : 5:00-10:00PM Saturday, May 21 st : Noon-8:00PM Sunday, May 22 nd : Noon-5:00PM Leaf it to spring... Rake the Leaves Spring Yard Cleanup Improve your health while helping a senior citizen remain independent in their home. Volunteers choose the date and time to rake and clean up the yard. Perfect for individuals, groups, and families; youth age 7+ are welcome when chaperoned. This is a one-time unpaid fun, flexible activity on weekdays or weekends. Feel free to sign up multiple times! Exact location TBD in Minneapolis or suburban Hennepin County, depending upon where the senior citizen resides. Ongoing unpaid volunteer opportunities are also available. Please contact Jeanne the HOME Program Volunteer Coordinator at scsvolunteer@seniorcommunity.org or call for more information. If a senior age 60+ needs spring cleanup or other services in Hennepin County, contact the HOME Program at or home@seniorcommunity.org. Senior Community Services is a nonprofit organization with five programs serving elders and caregivers statewide. For more information please visit or call (Seniors outside of Hennepin County should contact the Senior Linkage Line at for information about services in their area.)

4 Page 4 APRIL 2016 East Side Neighborhood Services Annual Wine Tasting The 20th Annual East Side Wine Tasting is the perfect way to celebrate the East Side Neighborhood Services (ESNS) Centennial. On Thursday, May 12th from 5-8PM, ESNS will host its annual East Side Wine Tasting at Nicollet Island Pavilion. Tickets and proceeds benefit the many programs of East Side Neighborhood Services. An Array of Fine Wines River Liquor Store and Surdyk's will provide a variety of wines for the East Side Wine Tasting from many regions including: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Zinfandel, Chianti, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Riesling, Syrah, Sangiovese and many more. A selection of micro brews, spirits and alcohol-free options are also available for sampling. Taste wines you've never tried, enjoy some of your favorites, and have your questions answered by the experts. Famous East Side Cuisine Minneapolis is home to a variety of exciting ethnic and classic American restaurants, cafes, coffee houses and caterers. Samples from many local eateries will enhance your wine tasting experience. Silent Auction Bid on fabulous items from fine jewelry to sports equipment. Choice items such as restaurant and entertainment certificates, sport suites and tickets, recreation and vacation packages, original art and more. Concerned Citizens of Marshall Terrace (CCMT) P.O. Box Minneapolis, MN Tickets Wine Tasting tickets are $45 ($50 at the door). This includes wine, food and entertainment. CCMT568@msn.com, CCMT Public Meetings: Held monthly on the 3 rd Thursday at 7:00 PM RiverVillage Community Room 2919 Randolph St. NE Marshall Terrace Media Manager: David DeGennaro Purchase tickets at River Liquor Store, 2435 Marshall Street NE, Surdyk's at 303 East Hennepin Avenue, at East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 Second Street NE, or by purchasing tickets online at ***

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