‘Miscellany’ Archives
You”'re Invited to a Neighborhood Energy Party
By Timothy DenHerder-Thomas, OurPower/Transition Town On Saturday March 16th from 4-7PM, the Our Power campaign will be hosting a party for Midtown-area residents involved or looking to get involved in local energy solutions. Over the past few years, neighbors in Phillips and other surrounding neighborhoods have taken the lead on the energy challenge through: Home energy education programs among neighbors Block groups raising awareness around energy solutions by chalking, house parties, and more Groups buying insulation and solar panels in bulk Community solar projects Involvement in neighborhood, Minneapolis, and state-wide energy planning and policy initiatives Local businesses leading the way towards energy solutions And more! At this party, enjoy free food and music, get to know your neighbors, learn from people across Midtown who are helping neighbors cut their energy bills, generate clean energy, create local jobs, and share your own actions and ideas. The [...]
Midtown Phillips Update
Dear Neighbors of Midtown Phillips, It”'s that time of the year again ”“ time for our annual meeting! The meeting will be held on the evening of February 26th at Andersen Elementary School. We”'ll have music, food and community. Most importantly, we will be electing new board members. Do you have an interest in serving your neighborhood? Now is your chance ”“ we need dedicated individuals to step up and serve. If you have issues that you feel are not being addressed in our neighborhood, serving on the Midtown Phillips board would be perfect way to make a difference. We”'re especially in need of people interested in the secretary position and event planning. Our board members and other volunteers are integral to holding events such as our annual Midtown Phillips Festival in July and the Clean Sweep in the fall. We need your voice! We”'re looking for volunteers to help plan and run our annual meeting. If you are thinking you might like to run [...]
