‘Miscellany’ Archives
The Spirit of Peace House Community lives on at 1816 Portland Avenue
Left Photo: Peace House since 1985 at 510 East Franklin Ave. that has been demolished for the new building to complete the complex of four buildings developed by Hope Community and AEON called South Quarter. Right Photo: The new Peace House at 1816 Portland Ave. built has a trade for the Franklin Avenue property and now fully owned by Peace House. Funds still needed for furnishings and operating. By Catherine Mamer, Peace House Director The last little building standing between Portland and 5th Avenue came down without ceremony a few weeks ago. The ancient storefront served as the “living room of Franklin Avenue” for some of this neighborhood”'s most destitute for nearly 28 years. Peace House Community was started on October 17, 1985 by Sr. Rose Tillemans, a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet, and she ran it until her death in July of 2002. A beautiful mosaic by artist Angela Carlson Talle was worked on by many members of the Community. The wall [...]
Peavey Park Celebration ”“ September 14, 2013
By Robert Albee Ventura Village and Phillips West neighborhoods joined forces for the third year to celebrate the end of the summer season with a gathering at Peavey Park. Activities included musical entertainment, inflatables for children and games for youth, community outreach tables and a shared meal provided by Adult and Teen Challenge. St. Mary”'s University passed out root beer floats, political candidates mingled, and Mickey Mouse was on hand to give out free hugs! This year”'s performers were the Adult and Teen Challenge Choir, followed by West African music by Soukasize, East African dejay offerings by Abdihakan Farah and Mohamed Haji. You Only Live Once, better known as YOLO finished off the afternoon performing pop and country favorites as sprinkles began to arrive before needed rain showers later in the day. Although the attendance was slightly down”“perhaps for fear of the coming rains”“the attendance by Somali young people and elders [...]
October at Ingebretsen”'s: A Real Scream
By Carstens Smith Ingebretsen”'s presents a month of events, including a lecture on the life of Edvard Munch, food tastings, author talks, craft demonstrations, and a porcelain signing. People can drop by the store to get a flyer with a full listing of events or check the website, www.ingebretsens.com. The events start on October 5 and continue into the Christmas season. Below are a few of this month”'s highlights. Peace Coffee will be at the store on Wednesday October 9, Leif Erickson Day from 11 am to 1 pm. The neighborhood roastery will provide samples and representatives will talk about their fair trade practices. You can”'t have coffee without chocolate, so we will have samples of our signature chocolates plus a new lingonberry-chocolate fudge. On Saturday, October 12, Sonja Anderson, the designer of the Sonja Rose dinnerware produced by Berquist and a beloved fixture on many dining tables, will visit the store to sign plates. Sonja used rosemaling, a [...]
