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Early February 2025

Luminary Loppet - February 8

There are still tickets available for the magical Luminary Loppet. If you haven't read the Hill & Lake Press yet, the February issues covers the history of this event along with beautiful photos.

To register for the event, click here.

NOTE - parking and traffic around the lake will be very heavy that night.

The "Mall" Park and Proposed Parking Changes

The Minneapolis Park and Rec Board has conducted a study on parking along the "Mall" and is proposing changes. There is quite a bit of information on their website.

Would you like to learn more and share your opinion? Project staff will present findings of the study and answer questions before the East Isles Neighborhood Association monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, starting at 6 pm at Grace-Trinity Community Church, 1430 W 28th St.

CIDNA Board Meeting with Katie Cashman

Wednesday, February 12 from 6 - 7:30
Jones-Harrison Senior Living - Lakeview Room

We will have a full agenda and our city councilperson will attend as part of her quarterly attendance at the meeting.

Can't be there in person? Join by Zoom.

Happy Hour February 13

CIDNA is hosting our monthly Happy Hour on Thursday, February 13, from 5:30 - 7:30 at Taberna. CIDNA will purchase the appetizers - the beverages are on you. We hope to see you at this casual community-building event.

CIDNA is Hiring - Part Time Coordinator

Would you like to get more involved with CIDNA AND get paid for it? CIDNA is seeking a Coordinator for 5 - 8 hours per week. Most of the work can be done remotely and flexibly. Some in-person (for board meetings) is ideal but not required. For more information.

Join CIDNA for a Mardi Gras Celebration - Tuesday, March 4

Continued Improvements at South Cedar Point

CIDNA resident Mark Schmidt has continued his leadership in this sometimes forgotten gem of an area in our neighborhood. In 2024, 813 volunteer hours were spent on improvements, including 10,000 square feet of newly cleared and seeded areas. Photo is of an area seeded 5 years ago.

Look for more information about the CIDNA Environmental Committee's work to beautify our public spaces.

Black History Month Events - MPRB

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is sponsoring events throughout February for Black History Month. For more information, click here.

Public Safety Meeting - Link to Meeting

If you missed this event on January 23, please see the link to the recording of the event. Advance to 10 minutes in for the beginning of the content.

Winter Party - January 25

The winter party was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who came out for the event, and for CIDNA volunteer Beth Swedberg and CIDNA board members Patty Schmitz and Amanda Vallone for helping to pull the event off.

AROUND AND ABOUT

Help available to pay for utilities

Art Shanty Project

Weekends, January 18 - February 9, 2025

10AM - 4PM

Each winter Art Shanty Projects hosts an immersive art program on Bdé Umáŋ / Lake Harriet.

Artists embrace the challenges and opportunities of winter and the ephemeral nature of a frozen winter landscape to create a temporary vibrant and colorful public art community. Come experience the interactive and engaging art and performances.

For more information, click this link.

Information for Renters

Thank you to our donors

Thank you to those who donated in January 2025. Our events, such as the Winter Party and Mardi Gras, are paid for by private (non-city) donations.

Alex Dietz & Patty Schmitz
Mike and Kristin Dolphin
James Kirkham
Donald C. Willeke

DONATE HERE

Will you support the work of CIDNA to keep our neighborhood strong? Please consider a donation of $100 - more if you can afford it and less if you cannot. Thank you!

Cedar-Isles-Dean Neighborhood Association | 612-212-5508 | info@cidna.org

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