Happy New Year from Webber-Camden
Neighborhood Organization!
WCNO January Board of Directors Meeting, Thursday, January 5, 6:30 p.m., WCNO office.
Frosty Family Fun: Friday, January 20, 5-8 p.m. at Webber Park. Enjoy a free chili dinner and s’mores at North United Methodist Church, 4350 Fremont Ave N. (across the street from Webber Park).This year there are no “on the pond” activities due to a tear in the liner of Webber Pond caused by the May 22 tornado. Lots of fun indoor and outdoor activities for the kids with free popcorn and hot chocolate treats; Pickles the Clown will add to the fun! There’s music outdoors all evening and you can roast marshmallows at a huge bonfire. Depending on the weather, more outdoor activities may be added. Information: WCNO-612-521-2100 or Webber Park-612-370-4916.
Webber Park Master Plan: The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) is initiating a master planning process for Webber Park that will provide an opportunity to create a new aquatic facility, boost opportunities for recreation, improve trail connections, enhance natural resources, and address long-term tornado recovery. For more information visit www.minneapolisparks.org or call Jennifer Ringold, Manager of Public Engagement and Citywide Planning, at 612-230-6464.
Clothing Closet: North United Methodist Church, 4350 Fremont Avenue North on the first, second, third Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to noon, and the first Monday of each month, 6-8 p.m. Also on the first Monday - Mobile Loaves and Fishes Free Meal – 6:30 p.m. Information: 612-522-4497. The greatest need now? Kids’ clothes and winter coats. No charge – donations accepted.
Snow shoveling: Seniors and Homeowners with Disabilities: Register now for snow shoveling - Neighborhood Involvement Program (NIP). 612-374-3325.
Senior Linkage Line: Your link to senior services and health insurance counseling.1-800-333-2433 or www.minnesotahelp.info.
Hennepin County Immunization Services: Walk-in clinics for people who are un-or under-insured in Bloomington, Brooklyn Center and Minneapolis. Most routine child and adult vaccines are offered. Bring your immunization records with you. Brookdale Center Clinic, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway (Fourth Tuesday of the month, 9-11 a.m.). Minneapolis Clinic, 525 Portland Avenue South (First Friday, 8:30-11 a.m.). Donations requested but not required. Information about the clinics: 612-348-2884 or www.hennepin.us/vaccines. Immunization info: 612-348-2741.
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration: Monday, January 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 4055 Nicollet Avenue South. Guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the 3rd Annual Feeding the Dream Community Food Drive. Information: w.w.w.minneapolisparks.org.
We Watch We Call signs are back: We Watch We Call is a public safety initiative of 4th Precinct CARE Task Force. The signs are free; limit five per request. Information: 612-521-2100.