How long have you lived in the CIDNA neighborhood?

My family (husband and 3 kids) and I have lived in CIDNA for a little over 4 years.

What drew you to this neighborhood?

We used to live in St Louis Park but always found ourselves in this neighborhood on weekends, because of the lakes. The mature trees, winding roads, and different architectural styles of homes were all things that added to the charm and desire to live here. Now we have a full garage of bikes, kayaks, canoes, snowshoes, and just about everything else you could use for outside fun!

Where is your favorite place to go in the neighborhood?

Cedar Lake South Beach - because we are located just a block away, it's really easy to walk down to the beach with a pizza or two from Punch, a blanket, and a sand bucket! We enjoy doing this most summer nights!

What do you like most about where you live?

I love that over my lunch hour I can walk around Lake of the Isles with a podcast playing and enjoy the scenery - it's so beautiful, I never get sick of it. The Luminary Event in winter is another event I've been attending for over 14 years!

How are you involved with CIDNA?

Since my husband and I bought our house in SLP, and now CIDNA I've always felt it important to be involved with the community and I love volunteering my time to bring people together, so it's something I sought out immediately. I've helped host and organize the Fall Festival for 3 years, which is my favorite event! I've also helped the social committee with happy hours, and a rummage sale a couple years back. I've met some really great people and hope to meet more!

What is one thing you would like to see in the neighborhood?

More volunteers mean we can put on more events! More events have the opportunity to bring more people together and build community and belonging. Sign up to volunteer or even plan an event we've never seen before in our neighborhood. I'd love for more people to share their passions, skills, backgrounds, cultures, or traditions through neighborhood events, for all to enjoy!

Thank you Kristin for all you do, we are lucky to have you in CIDNA!

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Call for Uptown Farmers Market Vendors

After a hiatus for visioning, East Isles Neighborhood Association is thrilled to announce a call for vendors for the revamped Uptown Farmers Market! 2024 will be a season of pop-up markets across participating neighborhoods, to build momentum and recognition for a stationary, weekly market season in 2025. Each pop-up this year will be connected to a larger, existing neighborhood event. While they aim to bring back many of the vendors, musicians, and food trucks who made the East Isles Farmers Market great, they're also welcoming new vendors and talent!

Interested in being a Vendor?  Learn more and fill out a vendor form.