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Camden Winterfest & Chili Cook-off, February 4, noon – 3pm

Mary Ann — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:50:47 +0000

What: Camden Winterfest & Chili Cook-off
When: Saturday, February 4, Noon – 3pm
Where: Bohanon Park

Fun for all ages: Games, snow frisbee, snowball launcher, skating, snowshoeing, medallion hunt, food, bonfire.

$5 for ages 16+
Under 16 years – free

Loppet Festival moves all events to Wirth Park

Mary Ann — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:37:35 +0000

Loppet Festival moves all events to Wirth Park

Due to a lack of snow and warmer temperatures, the City of Lakes Nordic Ski Foundation has shifted all 2012 City of Lakes Loppet Cross-Country Ski Festival events to Theodore Wirth Park.

The festival, originally planned for skiing along the Chain of Lakes with a finish in Uptown, was moved to Wirth due to the availability of man-made snow at the park.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is a proud partner of the 2012 City of Lakes Loppet.

For details on ski races and other Loppet events, visit www.cityoflakesloppet.com.

Getting there

Theodore Wirth Parkway will be closed to vehicle traffic from Highway 55 to Golden Valley Road/Duluth Street Saturday and Sunday (Feb 4-5).

Shuttle services will be available with services to and from Theodore Wirth Park from parking lots of two local businesses near Theodore Wirth Park as well as at two North Minneapolis parks. Biking and walking to the event is encouraged.

Shuttle Service Locations and Schedules

Mortensen Construction parking lot (corner of Highway 55 and Theodore Wirth Parkway)
- Every ten minutes Saturday 9 a.m.–11 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Optum Health parking lot (west of Highway 100 on Highway 55)
- Every ten minutes Saturday 9 a.m.–11 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
North Commons Park (1801 James Ave. N, Minneapolis)
- Every hour on the hour (11:00, 12:00, 1:00, etc.) Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Harrison Park (503 Irving Ave. N, Minneapolis)
- Every 20 minutes after each hour (11:20, 12:20, 1:20, etc.) Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Theodore Wirth Park return service to North Commons and Harrison parks
- Every 40 minutes after each hour (11:40, 12:40, 1:40, etc.) Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Stay Connected

Keep up with Loppet Festival updates, including information on schedules, maps, transportation and parking and more by viewing the Loppet Festival Changes Guide.

Snow Golf and Free Tubing

Challenge yourself or a group of friends to a 9-hole game of snow/turf golf at Theodore Wirth Park during the Loppet Festival $5/person. One golf club and tennis ball provided.

Free tubing is available to all Saturday and Sunday City of Lakes Loppet Festival attendees. All tubers must follow the normal rules of tubing at Theodore Wirth Park. Children under five must be accompanied by an adult. Tubing is limited to 80 people per hour. Click here for more information, including the free tubing schedule.

SPCO to Present Free Concert at the Capri Theater-February 4

Mary Ann — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:45:03 +0000

SPCO FREE Concert at the Capri Theater

Concert Information:
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 7 p.m.

Program:
Mozart: Flute Quartet in D Major
Martinu Quartet for Clarinet, Horn, Cello and Snare Drum
Schubert: Octet in F for Winds and Strings

Tickets: FREE. Reserve tickets in advance at http://spcocaprifeb4.eventbrite.com.

Tickets are given on a first come, first-served basis. Order yours today!

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO) and the Capri Theater will present a FREE chamber music concert in North Minneapolis 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4.

After three very successful free concerts last season, the two organizations decided to bring another free concert to the North Minneapolis neighborhood. This free concert is another of the SPCO’s efforts to be as accessible as possible to the Twin Cities community.

The SPCO will perform Mozart’s Flute Quartet in D, Martinu’s Quartet for Clarinet, Horn and Snare Drum, and Schubert’s Octet in F for Winds and Strings.

While tickets are free, they must be reserved in advance online by clicking here (Eventbrite). Reservations will be redeemed into assigned seating at the Capri Theater’s ticket desk in the lobby starting 4:30 p.m. the night of the concert.

“We are so pleased that the musicians of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra are returning to our stage,” says Karl Reichert, Director of the Capri Theater. “Last year’s free classical chamber music concerts at the Capri Theater were very popular, and we are anticipating that we will have another full house on February 4. The SPCO is helping us demonstrate that the Capri is a great space for classical music.”

Camden Music School
3751 Sheridan Avenue North
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55412

MPRB News: Night Owl Hike at Roberts Bird Sanctuary – February 4

Mary Ann — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:34:12 +0000

Saturday, February 4th, 5:30 to 7:00pm.

Listen for the Eastern Screech Owl or catch a glimpse of the magnificent Great-Horned Owl. Take an evening walk through the park with the chance to hear or see one of the many owl species of Minnesota. A naturalist will lead you through the bird sanctuary and tell you all about the life of an owl. Meet at the western gate near the Lake Harriet Bandshell.

$15.00

Use activity #11216 to Register here.

Call 612-313-7725 if you have questions.

MPRB News: Community Meeting – Many Visions, One Site: New park design concepts for Water Works site will be presented on Monday, February 27, 5:30-7:30pm

Mary Ann — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:23:50 +0000

WHAT
Community members are invited to discover “what could be” when the Minneapolis Parks Foundation, with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, hosts the second of two public meetings regarding a proposed Central Riverfront park where the original Minneapolis municipal Water Works, several historic mills and, more recently, the famed Fuji-Ya restaurant once stood.“Mill City”-based architects Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle (MS&R) are the lead designers on the project. Together with financing consultantsHR&A Advisors, they will present design and program options and financial analysis, “that take into account social, economic and environmental factors, as well as truly the interesting geography and history of the site,” says Mary deLaittre, Executive Director of the Minneapolis Parks Foundation.

WHEN
Monday, February 27, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

WHERE
Mill City Museum, Mill Commons
704 South Second Street, Minneapolis
Directions and parking information: www.MillCityMuseum.org

MORE
For updates on the Water Works project, community members can visit www.mplsparksfoundation.org or Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board – Water Works and sign up to receive email updates.

ABOUT
The Minneapolis Parks Foundation is focused on the Next Generation of Parks™, with an emphasis on parks design education, innovation and implementation. Beginning in 2010, MPF co-sponsored the globally renowned Minneapolis Riverfront Design Competition, the largest in the state’s history. In 2011, MPF projects included the Next Generation of Parks™ lecture series, the recently opened 4th Avenue North Playground along the Upper Riverfront, and more.

With 182 park properties totaling nearly 6,732 acres of land and water, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board provides places and recreation opportunities for all people to gather, celebrate, contemplate, and engage in activities that promote health, well-being, community, and the environment. Each year, approximately 18 million visits are made to the nationally acclaimed Minneapolis park system.

CONTACT:

Janette Law @ Tableau Pro
612-929-0939 dir 612-306-4430 mbl
JLaw@TableauProductions.com

MPRB News: Ski Trails, Snow and Ice Rink Updates

Mary Ann — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:11:54 +0000

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Thursday, February 02, 2012

Updates are provided throughout the 2011-12 winter season

Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012

Ice Rinks

Due to the warm weather and unsafe ice conditions, all warming houses and outdoor ice rinks have closed and will remain closed until further notice. MPRB crews have suspended rink maintenance, effective Thursday morning, and will assess rink and weather conditions next week.

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012

Ice Rinks

Many rinks have closed due to deteriorated ice and standing water as a result of the lingering temperatures above freezing. Check the Ice Rink Status grid for the latest rink open and closed statuses.

Lake Ice Safety Update
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board advises the public to stay off all Minneapolis lakes, with the exception of the skating and hockey rinks at Lake of the Isles, Lake Nokomis and Powderhorn Lake, when deemed open. The Park Board follows DNR ice safety thickness guidelines.

Rinks at Lake of the Isles, Lake Nokomis and Powderhorn Lake have sufficient ice thicknesses at all check points, however the remaining lake areas and other Minneapolis lakes may have open water or uneven ice thicknesses, making them unpredictable and unsafe for skating and ice fishing. Please be advised of any posted warnings or barricades.

Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012

Ice Rinks

With the return of warmer temperatures, some rinks have closed due to deteriorated ice while many remain open with varying ice conditions, which may include frost boils. Check the Ice Rink Status grid for the latest rink open and closed statuses.

Cross-Country Ski Trails

All 2012 City of Lakes Loppet Cross-Country Ski Fesitval events have moved to Wirth Park for Saturday, Feb. 4 and Sunday, Feb. 5. For the latest information regarding the Loppet Festival’s move to Wirth Park, view the Loppet Festival Changes Guide.

Friday, Jan. 27, 2012

Cross-Country Ski Trails

The IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup is coming to Wirth! This event will bring top Paralympic athletes from 20 countries around the world including Russia, Japan, Ukraine, France, Poland, Norway and Switzerland to Minneapolis, for two days of racing at Theodore Wirth Park.

Tuesday, January 31: Training
Wednesday, February 1: Cross-Country Sprint (1km Classical)
Thursday, February 2: Cross-Country Long (12/15/20km Freestyle)

Please note: The Wirth Par 3 parking lot and the man-made cross-country snow loop will be closed from 6 a.m.–5 p.m. Jan. 31–Feb. 2 during the IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup.

For more information about the IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup, visit www.loppet.org or www.NordicWorldCupUSA.com.

City of Minneapolis: Radon Test Kits available for $9

Mary Ann — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:37:10 +0000

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. and the first cause among nonsmokers. More than 21,000 deaths are attributed to radon each year in the U.S. The Minnesota Department of Health estimates that one in three existing Minnesota homes has radon levels that pose a large health risk over many years of exposure. Radon exposure, however, is preventable, and radon problems in homes can be fixed. The first step is to test for radon at home, and the Minnesota Department of Health recommends that all homes in Minnesota be tested for radon. The test kits are easy to use, and postage and testing instructions are included in the kit.

For more information on radon testing and mitigation visit the Minnesota Department of Health website or call at 651-201-4601 or 1-800-798-9050. Anyone interested in mitigating his or her home for radon should consult the Minnesota Department of Health’s list of certified radon mitigation contractors.

Kits will be available for $9 at the City of Minneapolis Development Review, 250 S. Fourth St., Room 300. Minneapolis Development Review’s hours of operation are: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Minneapolis RiverCurrent, February 1, 2012

Mary Ann — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:31:35 +0000

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Minneapolis RiverCurrent 2-1-12

MPRB News: Minnehaha Park Family Nature Quest, Saturday, February 18, 10-11:30 am.

Mary Ann — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:16:17 +0000

It’s time for a winter quest!

Join us for the fun on Saturday, February 18th from 10 to 11:30a.m.

Bring the family out to Minnehaha Park where you will be able to hike, explore, and follow the clues placed throughout the park to unlock its secrets and find a hidden treasure. It’s nature based scavenger hunt in winter. After the quest is completed, stick around to spend some time in the park while enjoying some warm and delicious treats! Meet at the Minnehaha Park music pavilion. Call 612-313-7725 for more details or register here. If you have trouble with the registration link use activity #14150.

HC Library News: “One Minneapolis, One Read” programs include premiere of student video on race relations

Mary Ann — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:21:31 +0000

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Library One Mpls One read programs