‘Miscellany’ Archives
Felicia”'s “Fairy Garden” on Franklin Avenue
Felicia Wesaw nurtures Sweet Grass near My Relations Gallery, Pow Wow Grounds, and NACDI office for its healing effect on passersby. Felicia Wesaw knows that even a small amount of traditional plants can be an antidote to the overwhelming amount of concrete and asphalt in an urban setting like Franklin Avenue. She appreciates the abundance of beautiful murals and their positive effect on the mood of the streets. Her planting and tending to “Sweet Grass” is a small patch put a powerful aura that people have mentioned to her has a healing effect on an often troubled world and perplexed people.
Open Arms MN will serve nutritious Free Meals this Summer at East Phillips Park Cultural Community Center
Open Arms of Minnesota is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and will meet nutritional standards established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture at East Phillips Park Cultural Community Center 2307 17h Ave. So. Mpls., MN 55404 Monday through Thursday, June 8th ”“August 13th. Snack: 1:00 PM-2:00 PM Dinner: 5:00 PM -6:00 PM Open Arms MN Offices and Food Service Center is at 2500 Bloomington Ave. 612-872-1152 OPENARMSMN.ORG
Waite House To Serve Lunch For Youth This Summer Healthy Lunches Served at No Charge to Ages 18 and Under
With summer right around the corner, it”'s time to think about keeping children healthy while school is out. Pillsbury United Communities will be providing free meals to children during the summer at Waite House, 2323 11th Avenue South, Minneapolis on Monday-Friday from 1-2 p.m. Dates of the program are June 15 to July 31, 2015. There are no income requirements or registration and any child under age 18 may come to eat. Each year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture partners with local organizations like Pillsbury United Communities to provide free meals to children when school is out for the summer. For more information visit the Waite House in person or contact Rachel Sell, Catering and Youth Nutrition Manager at 612-455-0381 or visit the national Summer Food Service Program on the internet at http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/summer. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
