East Isles Neighborhood Association

The Uptown community is excited to bring back the Winter Wonderland Holiday Market to Seven Points! Saturday, Nov. 23, 11am–5pm, you can shop local for your holidays while enjoying live music, a roller skating party, arts activities, games and more.

And if you're an artist or maker interested in selling, fill out the online application: https://tinyurl.com/5n9yyfcv

Find new treasures this coming Saturday, Sept. 7, at the annual Super Sale! From 9am–3pm, 100+ yard sales will sweep East Isles, Lowry Hill, East Bde Maka Ska, Kenwood, and Cedar-Isles-Dean. Visit our website to scope out the sales on an interactive map!

Neighborhood Super Sale — East Isles Neighborhood Association 100+ sales across five neighborhoods—find new treasures at the 2024 Neighborhood Super Sale!

There's only ONE WEEK left to register sales for the Sept. 7 Super Sale! Residents hoping to host sales in East Isles, Lowry Hill, East Bde Maka Ska, Kenwood, or Cedar-Isles-Dean should visit eastisles.org/sale to register their sales by 11pm, Monday, Aug. 26!

Neighborhood Super Sale — East Isles Neighborhood Association 100+ sales across five neighborhoods—find new treasures at the 2024 Neighborhood Super Sale!

August's “Coffee with Katie” event is focusing on the idea of establishing a Safety Ambassador program in Uptown, a program that could be modeled in part upon the successful example managed by the Downtown Improvement District.

The event is this Wednesday, Aug. 21, 6-7:30pm at Walker Library (2880 Hennepin Ave), Bde Maka Ska Room - but space is limited and Ward 7 recommends joining virtually at https://tinyurl.com/4ujw82e4

East Isles Summer Social welcomed 300 neighbors into Levin Triangle Park, celebrating summer's return with community spirit! Thanks to all the attendees, volunteers, vendors, and donors who helped pull this off—detailed at our website: eastisles.org/neighborhood-news/social2024

Thanks to all who came out to the Trash Boom Celebration last week, and special thanks to our Green Team Committee for leading East Isles’ partnership in making this happen! The boom will capture debris from entering the lake through local storm drains, and signage will raise awareness of how pollutants travel from city streets into our waters. Drop by to check it out at Euclid Pl & E Lake of the Isles Pkwy!

Help us save our lakes and rivers! Adopt a storm drain in East Isles or The Wedge to be entered in a drawing to win valuable prizes from local businesses. Learn more and adopt at: mn.adopt-a-drain.org

Email [email protected] the name and location by June 15 for a chance to win valuable prizes from local businesses. Give it a clever name to be entered into a fun contest for the most creative storm drain name!

Join us 9:30–11:30am this Sat. May 11, for a Lake of the Isles Cleanup! Check in at W 27th St & E Lake of the Isles Pkwy.

Our Green Team is once again holding monthly lake cleanups to keep shores beautiful and healthy for people and wildlife. Like on Earth Day, meet at the check-in table for cleanup supplies if you need them. Please bring family and friends for any amount of time—every little bit helps!

Learn about other cleanups and join our e-list at: eastisles.org/green-team

Neighbors from all around Lake of the Isles are invited to help clean up the Lake several times this year—the first opportunity will be our Earth Day Cleanup on Saturday, Apr. 20, 9:30am–12pm!

In partnership with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, there will be free cleanup supplies and treats (courtesy of Isles Bun & Coffee (Place)) at our check-in table at W 27th St & E Lake of the Isles Pkwy. No registration is needed. Bring your neighbors, family, and friends!

To learn more about the 2024 Lake of the Isles Cleanups and other Green Team work, visit eastisles.org/green-team

Join us 6:30pm next Tuesday, April 16, for the East Isles 2024 Annual Meeting! Hear from your elected officials, get neighborhood updates from the past year, and run for the East Isles Board of Directors. Don't forget to register to vote in our board election if you haven't already: https://forms.gle/ECeyEVd6k2cyy3vHA

Call for Fundraising Consultants!

East Isles and East Bde Maka Ska are seeking a skilled consultant for our two adjacent neighborhood associations, both new to active fundraising. These nonprofits provide programs related to neighborhood public safety, environmental efforts, and social and civic activities, as well as informative communications related to the local areas. Consultant will plan and execute fundraising efforts, and establish customer relations.

Contract is grant-funded through Dec. 31, 2024, and materials due Mar. 24—see full details at https://tinyurl.com/yc3sdfnf

After a hiatus for visioning, East Isles 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 we aim to bring back many of the vendors, musicians, and food trucks who made the East Isles Farmers Market great, we’re also welcoming new vendors and talent!

Interested in vending? Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/y5byd6zh
Interested in volunteering? Fill out a form: https://tinyurl.com/y5x2wk9j

Thanks so much to all who attended our annual Winter Party on Sunday! It was a fun, neighborly time despite warm temps preventing skating, and treats and cocoa were had by all.

Special thanks to Isles Bun & Coffee for their puppy dog tails, and to our event partners Lowry Hill Neighborhood Association and Kenwood Neighborhood Organization.

And extra special thanks to East Isles board member Quinton Courts, for coordinating this fun event! Check out Quinton interviewed by WCCO:

Minnesotans adjust winter plans amidst January thaw The warmer winter might feel nice, but it's hurting some of our favorite winter activities. WCCO's Marielle Mohs found Minnesotans improvising to make the most of our unusual winter.

UPDATE: Our annual Winter Party is still on for Sunday! Although skating may be off the table due to standing water and warm temps, neighbors from East Isles, Lowry Hill and Kenwood will still gather with good cheer, hot cocoa and puppy dog tails from Isles Bun & Coffee. Join us!

Hosted by East Isles Neighborhood Association, Lowry Hill Neighborhood Association and Kenwood Neighborhood Organization.

Another news story featuring East Isles Green Team champion Henry Labounta promoting our Traction Grit Giveaway with Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association (LHENA)! East Isles and Wedge residents can get a free 25-lb bag of Traction Grit, which prevents ice slips without polluting our lakes like salt. Register by Jan. 18 to get your free bag, as supplies last: http://tinyurl.com/bd5pzesf

Free bags of salt alternative available for de-icing to keep salt from water If you live in either the East Isles or Wedge neighborhoods of the City of Lakes, you have until the end of next week to claim your free bag of ‘traction grit’ – that is essentially a bag of small sharp rocks that break down and help with traction on icy walkways.

Fall street sweeping has begun! During the next few weeks, crews clean about 1,000 miles of city streets. Temporary hot pink “No Parking” signs will be posted at least 24 hours in advance so streets will be clear of cars. Anyone who parks on the street will need to follow posted parking rules or their cars may be ticketed and towed. Learn when your street's getting swept:

Street sweeping We sweep all the streets from curb to curb every spring and fall. Avoid a ticket or tow by knowing the rules.

Adopt a drain by Oct. 15, win local prizes! To adopt a storm drain, please visit: mn.adopt-a-drain.org.

If you adopt a drain in The Wedge or East Isles neighborhoods by Oct. 15, email the drain location to [email protected]. We will then enter you into a drawing with prizes from local businesses!

Did you know that storm drains in East Isles and The Wedge neighborhoods empty out into Lake of the Isles and the Mississippi? We’re asking you to Adopt A Storm Drain and keep it clear of leaves, trash and debris to reduce water pollution.

To Adopt A Storm Drain please visit: mn.adopt-a-drain.org

Once you adopt your drain in East Isles or The Wedge, email [email protected] by October 15. Please include the location and name of your drain.

We will then enter you for a chance to win prizes from these and other generous sponsors:

Barbette, Holiday, Kowalski's, Isles Bun & Coffee, Renata, Nico's, Pinole, Red Cow, Namaste Café, and more!

Take a survey to help determine future light rail options! The METRO Blue Line Extension project is evaluating several route options between Target Field Station and West Broadway Avenue in Minneapolis.

In response to community feedback about running trains on Lyndale Avenue, the project has been reviewing and gathering feedback on two other options east of I-94, including:

• A route next to the east side of I-94 connecting to Washington Avenue (pink line on the map)
• A route that uses 10th Avenue to Washington Avenue (green line on the map). To fit light rail, the roadway would be reconfigured as a transit mall or a one-way northbound street.

Both east of I-94 route options would require a crossing over I-94 to either 21st Avenue or West Broadway Avenue. Both route options would have a Plymouth Avenue Station.

Minneapolis Route Options Several route options for the Blue Line Extension are being studied in Minneapolis. 1) Between Target Field Station and West Broadway Avenue or 21st Avenue, there are three potential options being considered, including Lyndale Avenue and two alternative routes East of I-94. 2) To move through the We...

The Minneosta DNR recently announced the Mississippi Headwaters watershed entered the drought warning response phase as described in the Minnesota Statewide Drought Plan. The City of Minneapolis is within the Mississippi Headwaters watershed.

With rising temperatures and few significant rain events, drought conditions continue to impact the Mississippi River. As a result, river flows are approaching the threshold that would trigger the City to implement and enforce watering restrictions. While the City has not yet officially declared watering restrictions, it is urging residents and water users to pitch in by following these sensible water conservation practices:

• Water during the coolest part of the day. If your plants need water, water in the early morning or later evening.
• Water grass as needed. Most lawns only need an inch of water a week. Turn off any automatic watering controls. Only turn the water on when your lawn shows signs of excessive dryness.
• Prioritize tree watering. Proactively water your trees. Drought conditions cause stress to trees and threaten our urban tree canopy.
• Mulch your trees and plants. Mulch helps prevent water evaporation and w**d growth.
• Leave grass clippings on the lawn. Grass clippings provide shade for the soil.
• Let the grass grow longer to prevent premature drying.
• Check for leaks. Leaks in hoses, pipes and sprinklers waste a lot of water.

The City is working with the State and community water suppliers to implement appropriate and adequate drought response measures. The City will continue to actively monitor drought conditions and share additional information.

Did you know that all storm drains in East Isles empty out into Lake of the Isles? We’re asking you to adopt a storm drain and keep it clear of leaves, trash and debris to reduce water pollution in our beautiful lake:

https://mn.adopt-a-drain.org/

If you adopt a drain in East Isles or the Wedge, email [email protected] the name and location for a chance to win valuable prizes from local businesses!

Join us this Saturday, Sept. 9, when 117 yard sales will happen across East Isles, Lowry Hill, East Bde Maka Ska and Kenwood for the 2023 Neighborhood Super Sale! Scope out what treasures you'll find where on our interactive map: https://tinyurl.com/df9j4pzc

THIS SATURDAY, Sept. 9, 117 yard sales will happen across East Isles, Lowry Hill, East Bde Maka Ska and Kenwood for the 2023 Neighborhood Super Sale! Scope out what treasures you'll find where on our interactive map:

Neighborhood Super Sale — East Isles Neighborhood Association 117 sales across four neighborhoods—find new treasures at the 2023 Neighborhood Super Sale!

The Fall Minneapolis Public Schools Community Education catalogue is out now! Community ed classes are a great way to make friends and meet neighbors.

Southwest-based classes include Paint Pouring Techniques, Ukulele 1, and Spanish 1 (at Washburn), Pottery, Woodworking, and Yoga (at Southwest HS), Cinema: Watch, Analyze & Discuss, Dances for Wedding Reception, Prenatal Yoga, and Knitting (at Justice Page), and Cardio Dance Jam, Dog Obedience, and Roller Blading (at Ella Baker).

Home Online programming for K-5 students at Armatage, Bancroft, Barton, Dowling, Emerson, Hale, Keewaydin, Kenny, Lake Harriet, Loring, Marcy, Northrop, Seward, Waite Park, Webster, Wenonah, Whittier, and all other K-5 students.