Register Now to Host a Kenny/Armatage Garage Sale on June 3

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Published: 14 April 2017 14 April 2017

Saturday, June 3
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The annual Kenny/Armatage Garage Sales will be held on Saturday, June 3, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. This is a week later than usual to coincide with Open Streets Lyndale.

Our Neighborhood Garage Sale is a great way to get a lot of bang for your buck. Clear out your clutter and make a little cash! Again this year, we will partner with our friends in the Armatage Neighborhood to amp up the traffic to this event.

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2017 Garage Sale flyer and registration.pdf

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Notice of Community Vote for NRP Plan Modification

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Published: 17 March 2017 17 March 2017

We will hold a community-wide vote at the KNA Annual Meeting on 4/18/17 to reallocate our funding to our NRP Phase II Plan as follows:

Community Gardens: $7,500 for ongoing funding of our new garden as well as possibly identifying a second location.

Park/Playground Improvements: $25,000 to support park and playground improvements, events and activities.

Kenny and Anthony Schools: $10,000 ($5,000 per school) to identify and support facility or learning improvements that will benefit the schools and their students.

Open Streets Lyndale: $12,000 to partner with the Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition to extend the existing event to 54th & Lyndale.

Neighborhood Engagement: $10,500 for ongoing support of KNA activities such as staffing, newsletter, New Neighbor Program and outreach.

Greening and Conservation Projects: $1,000 to support neighborhood green projects such as stormwater management gardens and plantings in public spaces.

Housing: $10,000 for additional low-interest revolving loans and $1,500 for program administration.

Additionally, we will allocate funding for a Neighborhood Priority Plan for Utility Box Wraps in the amount of $3,500. We will solicit local artwork and implement public art “wrapping” of four utility boxes in the neighborhood.

KNA Annual Meeting on April 18

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Published: 17 March 2017 17 March 2017

KNA Annual Meeting

Tuesday, April 18
Refreshments and Networking: 6:30-7 p.m.
Annual Meeting: 7-8 p.m.
Anthony Middle School (enter on lower level off parking lot)

Along with updates from KNA, our Council Member and the Minneapolis Police Department, we will call for a vote to redistribute funds within our NRP Plan to support further environmental, community garden, park, schools, events, housing, utility "wraps" and general neighborhood engagement (see kennyneighborhood.org for more detailed information.) We'll then break out into groups to further prioritize projects for park improvements, schools and environmental projects.

We will also be electing members to the KNA Board. If you are interested in running for a seat, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

2017 Kenny Community Garden

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Published: 07 March 2017 07 March 2017

The Kenny Community Garden will be holding an organizational/planning meeting on March 23rd at 6:00pm at City Church (1501 West 54th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55419). At the meeting, we will discuss plans for the upcoming 2017 growing season, including the application process/timeline for returning and new gardeners, improvements to the garden site, and garden preparation/planting schedules. All who are interested in participating in the Kenny Community Garden are encouraged to attend. If you plan to attend, or have any questions, please email Stu Nostdahl at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..