A strong sense of community – a conversation with Betty Jean Farnham
This article was written by Linda Steck I had the great pleasure to meet Betty Jean Farnham recently and learn of her life – and it’s been a …
Archive by year 2019
Brooklyn Boulevard Construction Stage 2
With bright orange cones dancing from side to side on Brooklyn Boulevard, there always seems to be a way-fairing car trying to play ‘dodge the …
Help Parks for All
Community Collaborator program offers paid opportunities to help with Parks for All, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s (MPRB) …
Together we ride! Tour de Camden
Rain couldn’t stop the Tour de Camden family-friendly, jam-packed bike ride from happening this year — it just delayed it one week to July …
Shingle Creek Common Gardens
Shingle Creek Neighborhood Association (SCNA), partnered with MPRB Teen Teamworks this summer and had nine Shingle Creek youth assisting with …
Deadline reminder – Plant More Trees Program
Following up on our August article, here are some important details if you are participating in the Plant More Trees Program, as communicated by Tree …
Reduced hours begin at water parks
With summer winding down, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has begun reduced hours and lifeguard services for beaches, outdoor pools and …
Staying safe at school
With our kids returning to school soon I wanted to offer tips on school safety. I want to focus on what we can we do as parents to educate …
Webber Library gave youth plenty to do this summer
This article was written by Zuri Bethel Ever since the new Webber Park Library opened back in 2017, children and adults alike have …
It’s back to school time!
We’ll soon be seeing those familiar yellow school buses traveling through the community. Yes, the new school year is right around the corner, but …