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Invitation to Community Groups!

Written by the alley on 01 May 2023

From the HOBT Puppet Library: The masks pictured were crafted by the many hands of HOBT artists and its loving community over years and years of operation. Photo Credit: Uche Iroegbu

It is always sad to see a beloved community event end, but we are excited about new possibilities with the decentralized MayDay Celebrations! Remember the alley as you are planning a future MayDay event (or any community event) – to publicize in the alley, email information to copydesk@alleynews.org.
Of special note for your future events: In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre is hosting a new Puppet Library that will lend puppets and masks to the public for FREE! Learn more at https://hobt.org/puppet-library.

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Roof Depot Site Lack of Transparency and Call to Attend May 9 Online Hearing

Written by the alley on 01 May 2023

By H. LYNN ADELSMAN

It is easy to get lost in the details of the city’s long history of working against a healthy future for East Phillips. This is a history of the city disregarding racism as a public health threat, and ignoring its own prioritization of East Phillips as a green zone. And this comes at a cost that is often unseen but is funded by taxpayers through revenues from the University of Minnesota, the airport, and some Minneapolis suburbs who buy their water from Minneapolis. Which leads to many questions unanswered, including:

What is the detailed plan for the Hiawatha Expansion site? How many cars and trucks will be allowed to travel daily in and out of East Phillips? When will the city present its plan to the community? Until now it has only been presented to the park board.
What is the total cost for the project and how will it be funded? $75–100,000,000, or more?
How many lobbyists and lawyers are working on the city’s plan, and who or what fund is paying their income?
Why has the plan to renovate the existing East Hennepin Water Yard been suppressed and not presented to the public? Why hasn’t the public been able to see that study?

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Library News: May ’23

Written by the alley on 01 May 2023

By CARZ NELSON

All information listed here is accurate as of April 15, 2023. For the most recent information, check out the library website at www.hclib.org.

FRANKLIN LIBRARY HOURS
Monday 9 AM to 5 PM Tuesday 12 PM to 8 PM Wednesday 12 PM to 8 PM Thursday 12 PM to 8 PM Friday 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM Sunday 12 PM to 5 PM

MOVIE MATINEE
Watch popular films biweekly with your Franklin Library friends and neighbors!

The 355 (PG-13)
Franklin Library
Thursday, May 4 at 1 to 3:30 PM

King Richard (PG-13)
Franklin Library
Thursday, May 18 at 1 to 3:30 PM

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (PG-13)
Franklin Library
Thursday, June 1 at 1 to 3:30 PM

TECHNOLOGY HOUR
One-on-one help with computers, smartphones, tablets, and e-readers. Library staff are available to assist you on your own devices and library computers.Franklin Library
Sundays and Tuesdays at 1 to 2 PM

URBAN 4-H
A youth leadership club that’s driven by curiosity. For adolescents.
Franklin Library
Tuesdays at 4-5:30 PM

COFFEE & CONVERSATION
Join us for Coffee & Conversations.
Franklin Library
Second Friday of the month 10 AM to 12 Noon

WAY TO GROW
Way to Grow connects parents of kids ages 0-8 to a culture-to-culture family educator to help with resources and provide support and education.… Read the rest “Library News: May ’23”

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