Events
KNA coordinates several events through the year such as the Annual Meeting (April), Kenny/Armatage Garage Sales (May), Kenny Ice Cream Social (June), the Kickin' Back at Kenny Summer Festival and Kickball Tournament (July) and the Buckthorn Bust (October/November).
We will also be scheduling several smaller scale networking events. Keep reading below and check back regularly for updates.
You can check out our Events Calendar by clicking here.
We also have photos from past events here.
Earth Day Clean-up at Kenny Park
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- Published: 11 April 2022 11 April 2022
This event was unfortunately canceled due to storms. We'll catch you next time!
Join the Kenny Environment Committee, the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board and Anthony Middle School Community Education for a DIY Earth Day Cleanup. Pick up supplies and head into Kenny Park, to Grass Lake, or into the neighborhood to pick up trash and recycling while getting fresh air and exercise!
While you're at the park, you'll also be able to talk with Hennepin County Master Gardeners from 10:30am-12:00pm about all your spring gardening questions, learn about the Minneapolis Organics Recycling collection program, and pick up free kids' activities!
No registration is needed and supplies are available on a first-come, first- served basis so swing by early.
Fire & Ice at Kenny Park
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- Published: 13 January 2022 13 January 2022
Join us at Kenny Park for our annual Fire & Ice Family Skating party on Friday, January 21 from 6:00-7:30pm! Grab your mittens and hat for this outdoor neighborhood celebration.Watch Recordings of the Candidate Forums and Charter Education
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- Published: 21 October 2021 21 October 2021
All of our election-related forums and educational sessions are now completed. You can watch recordings of any of them at your convenience.
Ward 13 Candidate Forum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LOY0Cc-fTA
MPRB District 6 Forum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtV9pSqEdY8&t=452s
Charter Amendment Education: https://youtu.be/1C9jE4kJZrA
Open Streets Lyndale on October 10
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- Published: 05 October 2021 05 October 2021
Open Streets Lyndale is back! On Sunday October 10, from 11:00am-5:00pm, enjoy a day on Lyndale Avenue with no cars (22nd St to 54th St). Walk, bike, or roll over to 53rd and Lyndale to visit us at our Neighborhood Hub in partnership with Tangletown Neighborhood Association. We’ll be serving up free popcorn, hosting kids activities, and sharing information about the great work that Kenny Neighborhood Association is doing. We’ll also have representatives from the Charter Education Team sharing nonpartisan information about the charter amendments, so stop by to learn more.
Get more information and the map of everything happening along the route on the Open Streets website.
Upcoming Candidate Forums and Charter Amendment Education
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- Published: 08 September 2021 08 September 2021
The neighborhood associations of southwest Minneapolis are partnering to bring you a variety of election-related opportunities to meet the candidates for Ward 13 City Council, MPRB District 6 and learn more about the proposed charter amendments. More information and registration instructions are provided in the links below. These events are brought to you by Kenny, Armatage, East Harriet Farmstead, Fulton, Linden Hills, Lynnhurst, West Maka Ska and many other neighborhoods.
District 6 Park Board Candidate Forum
Sept. 28 at 7 p.m.
Hybrid in-person at Mt. Olivet Church or livestream
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0cs_N45Lf_t-UKo_lLEhXQVmmHxQlWR-2FTWKYwKGZfjTzw/viewform
Ward 13 City Council Candidate Forum
Oct. 4 at 7 p.m.
Hybrid in-person at St. John’s Episcopal Church or livestream
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwd35qx5I07nk10k_iDUUGNCRmp1AMJ6OyfUEl9YH7ZERKbg/viewform
Charter Amendment Education
Oct. 16 at 10 a.m.
Hybrid in-person at Mayflower Church or livestream
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwfOgzy-fFAjWhGwplxLY_KDgcFc1naRUbE4C04Z_C0-Neig/viewform
Proposed amendments: public safety, government structure and rent stabilization