Trinity First School”'s CommUNITY Health Fair

1115 East 19th Street ”“ One Block North of Franklin Avenue ”¢ March 9th 10 am to 2 pm

By Carrie Butcher, Trinity First Lutheran School

Looking for a way to stay healthy and start out the New Year right? Get a head start on making healthy decisions and getting to know the resources available in your community by attending Trinity First”'s CommUNITY Health Fair on Saturday, March 9th from 10am-2pm!  Everyone is welcome to participate; there will be booths, food, and activities for community members of all ages including lots of new information and giveaways!  Some of our vendors include; Community University Health Care Center, American Heart Association with free blood pressure/heart rate checks, Hennepin County Health Department and the YWCA Minneapolis campus! We will also be having a beautician”'s booth with hair care tips and styles and a family photo booth to remember the day. But that”'s not all! There will be two raffle drawings throughout the day – which you can register for when you arrive.  These raffles include two health themed gift baskets both valued at $75 and include goodies for all ages.  We will also be offering healthy snacks during the health fair and will be giving away healthy and wholesome recipes to share.… Read the rest “Trinity First School”'s CommUNITY Health Fair”

Spaghetti Dinner for Youth Hockey 

By Leo Bogee, City of Lakes Youth Hockey

City of the Lakes Youth Hockey Association will hold its annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser Saturday, March 2nd, 5-8:00 p.m. at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church in NE Minneapolis, 1509 27th Ave. NE (27th and Johnson). Tickets cost $5 per person, $20 per family, and will be available at the door the day of the event. City of Lakes Youth Hockey provide hockey in a positive learning atmosphere at an affordable cost to the residents of Minneapolis. For further information, visit www.cityoflakeshockey.com, or call 612-789-2697.

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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 party will include hands-on how-to activities and information about support you can get start your own neighborhood energy team.

4-6PM: Updates on neighborhood efforts, information on support and opportunities, activities, and ways to get involved.

6-7PM: Dinner and conversation

Location: Midtown Global Market, 920 E Lake Street, basement Community Meeting Room

RSVP at: http://bit.ly/11JrJZw

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