October 2024 E-News

To request this information in another language or format, please contact [email protected]. Si aad u codsato foomkan oo qaab ama luqad kale ah, fadlan la xiriir [email protected].

Give generously to your Elliot Park neighbors displaced by the August 13th apartment fire, by donating directly to the Elliot Park Community Aid Fund, or by donating new or gently used clothing and household items.

“To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

EPNI October Calendar

To request interpreting services or accommodations for these events, please contact [email protected]. Si aad u codsato turjubaan ama waafajin, fadlan la xiriir [email protected].

Please visit the EPNI Calendar for event details & to RSVP! Also post and share our October Event Calendar which is linked here and posted below.

Wednesday, Oct 9th - Coffee with your Neighbors
9:00-10:30am • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave.

Join us neighbors for some coffee and a chance to connect with your neighbors.

Wednesday, October 9th - Neighborhood Vitality & Land Use Joint Committees Meeting
6:30-8:00pm • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave., or participate via Zoom:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84231574529 

ALL are welcome to the jointly meeting EPNI Neighborhood Vitality & Land Use Committees, to bring your ideas and and connect with your neighbors. This joint committee structure creates your "one-stop shop" for Elliot Park Neighborhood involvement with new and ongoing neighborhood projects in service to our shared Elliot Park community. At the October 9th meeting:

- The Land Use & Transportation Committee will review and give input on current neighborhood development & infrastructure projects, including a presentation and Q & A with Christopher Ness on a pending Hennepin Healthcare signage project. Aeon has been invited to provide updates and Q & A on the pending sale of Aeon's East Village Apartments. Updates will be discussed on other recent projects, including the planned rebuild or rehab of the New Life Properties' Stadium Place Apartments, following the 8/13/24 apartment fire at 1501 S. 11th Ave.; and reformulating an Elliot Park food access sub-committee. 

- The Neighborhood Vitality Committee will share the newest updates and ways to support the ongoing Elliot Park Community Aid Fund and collaborative assistance efforts, in response to the 8/13/24 apartment fire at 1501 S. 11th Ave. It will also share updates on two ongoing collaborative projects, on the upcoming Fall 2024 community capacity-building training series kicking off October 15, 2024; and efforts towards obtaining a Elliot Park safe needle disposal kiosk, as a part of a neighborhood harm reduction and safety effort.

Bring your voice -- ALL are welcome! Questions or want to learn more? Contact [email protected] or call/text (612) 234-2280. See you there!

Tuesday, October 15th - Community Capacity Building FREE Training Series KICKOFF - Session #1 of 5: Lived Experience of Homelessness, 101, with Catholic Charities
6:00-7:30pm • At Elliot Park & Rec Center, 1400 15th Ave. S. 

Please share and post the flyer: PDF / JPG | Soomaali: PDF / PNG | Español: PDF / PNG

How do we see our neighbors? How do we show up for each other in Elliot Park?

ALL are welcome to join Elliot Park Neighborhood Inc. (EPNI) and Catholic Charities to dig deeper, to challenge our assumptions, and to learn together, as we build new community capacity in this dynamic, interactive, FREE 5-session training session:

1) KICKOFF: Tuesday,  October 15th, 6-7:30pm, at Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Street:  "Homelessness 101"

2) Tuesday, November 12th, 6-7:30pm, at Catholic Charities, Frey Center entrance, 1007 E. 14th Street: "Trauma-Informed Care: A Primer"

[no training session in December 2024]

3) Tuesday, January 14th, 6-7:30pm, at Catholic Charities, Frey Center entrance, 1007 E. 14th Street: "Harm Reduction 101"

4) Tuesday, February 11th, 6-7:30pm, at Catholic Charities, Frey Center entrance, 1007 E. 14th Street: "Verbal De-escalation & Other Practical Skills"

5) Tuesday, March 11th,  6-7:30pm, at Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Street: "Training Debrief:  Our Next Best Action Steps in Elliot Park"

Questions, or need to request interpretation or other accommodations for these events? Contact EPNI at 612-234-2280 or [email protected].

Monday, October 21st - EPNI Board Meeting
6:00-7:30pm • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave.

Your voice matters, and your insights are invaluable. Join the EPNI monthly Board meeting to stay informed, share your ideas, and help shape the future of our community. Together, we can make our neighborhood an even better place to live. ALL are welcome -- see you there!

Wednesday, October 23rd - Elliot Park Neighborhood Safety Forum                                    6:00-8:00pm • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th St.

Hear neighborhood safety updates and ask your questions to local law enforcement. RSVP on our website

Send your advance questions to [email protected], or join the discussion at the event.

Thursday, October 24th - Fall Neighborhood Cleanup
10:00am-Noon • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave. 

Join us in cleaning up our neighborhood this October 24th. We will provide gloves, grabbers, and snacks to help with cleaning. RSVP on our website.

Do you have a suggestion or question for Elliot Park Neighborhood Inc.? Email [email protected] or text / call (612) 234-2280 and we will get back to you soon!

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October Community Calendar 

Tuesday, Oct 1st & Thursday, Oct 3rd - Elliot Park Homework Help, Every Tuesday & Thursday
6:00-8:00pm • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave.

Parents, on Tuesdays at the Elliot Park Rec Center the MPRB hosts a homework help session for K-12 students for free. This is an opportunity for your child to receive any extra help that might need to succeed in the classroom.

Tuesday, Oct 1st & Thursday, Oct 3rd - Adult Computer Lab & Technology Help, Every Tuesday & Thursday
6:00-8:00pm • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave.

Are you trying to learn technology and need assistance? Every Tuesday and Thursday evening MPRB is hosting an Adult Computer Lab & Technology Help. This is a great opportunity for people who haven't grown up using new technology or aren't accustomed to it have their questions answered.

Tuesday, Oct 1 - Community Chess Club, Every Tuesday
5:00pm-7:00pm • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave.

Join neighbors in playing chess at a community chess club. For all ages and skill levels.

Wednesday, Oct 2nd - Community Craft Night, Every Wednesday
6:00-8:00pm • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave.

Join us neighbors for a chance to connect with others in the community while enjoying some light snacks while enjoying crafting. Everyone is invited, please bring a friend!

Thursday, October 3rd - Free Yoga Classes, Every Thursday • 4:30pm-5:30pm • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave.

Join Val of Olivine Yoga Thursdays for an accessible, inclusive, and free yoga class.

Friday, October 4th - Arabic Tutoring Drop In, Every Friday• 4:30pm-5:30pm• At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave.

Learning Arabic and need some extra help? Every Friday MPRB hosts a Arabic Tutoring Drop In for those 13 and older.

Monday, October 7th - Youth Cooking Class Every Monday Until October 21st • 5:00pm-7:00pm • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave.

Youth Cooking Classes are on Mondays evenings. This is a good opportunity to have your child create some delicious food. RSVP on our website

Monday, October 7th & Monday, October 28th - Ward 6 City Councilmember Jamal Osman Community Office Hours • 3:00-4:00pm • At Lutunji's Palate, 1400 Park. Ave S. #1010

Come have a chat with your Ward 6 Councilmember Jamal Osman - The first & last Monday of each month, 3-4pm!

Saturday, October 12th - Dodgeball • 1pm • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave.

Join neighbors in a friendly game of dodge ball at the Elliot Park Rec Center on October 12th at 1pm.

Saturday, October 27th - Pancake Breakfast Open House • 10:00am - noon • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave.

Want to learn more about the programs that the park provides? Join park staff on October 27th for a pancake breakfast and learn what the park has to offer.

Saturday, October 31st - Halloween Party • 6-8pm • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave.

Join us on Halloween for a fun and spooky time. Enjoy a haunted house, games, crafts, a costume contest, and plenty of candy. RSVP on our website

North Central University Rams Men's and Women's Soccer Home Games •910 Elliot Ave Minneapolis, MN 55404, At Elliot Park Field

NCU v MN Morris • Oct 2nd • 2:00pm

NCU v MN Morris • Oct 2nd • 4:30pm

NCU v Crown • Oct 5th • 2:00pm

NCU v Crown • Oct 5th • 4:30pm

NCU v U of Northwestern • Oct 19th • 1:00pm

NCU v U of Northwestern • Oct 19th • 3:30pm

NCU v U of Wisconsin Superior • Oct 22nd • 1:00pm

NCU v U of Wisconsin Superior • Oct 22nd • 3:30pm

NCU v Martin Luther • Nov 2nd • 1:00pm

NCU v Martin Luther • Nov 2nd • 3:30pm

Come on out to watch your own North Central University Rams men’s and women’s soccer teams on their home field in Elliot Park for the 2024 season! Admission is free to all

The Downtown Improvement District (DID) Community Calendar is your source downtown events & FREE fun! Check out the full Downtown Events Calendar HERE.

EPNI Updates

2024 Elliot Park Quick Resident Survey: 5 Questions, 10 Minutes --  Let YOUR Voice Be Heard - Survey HERE!

"There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about." – Margaret J. Wheatley

Your voice matters! We appreciate you taking a few minutes to let us know what's most important to you in the neighborhood, and ways you want to get connected and involved in Elliot Park! Click HERE to take the quick EPNI survey • af-Soomaliga. Thank you!

City & Community Updates

Minneapolis Green Cost Share Program

We are excited to work with the Minneapolis Green Cost Share program, a project that helps our city be greener!The Green Cost Share program provides up to $14,000 in rebates to eligible homeowners in our neighborhood. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help with your next project using the Minneapolis Green Cost Share program. Together, we can make Minneapolis a better place to live

Minneapolis Homes: Homebuyer & Home Improvement Opportunities

The city has resources available for home buying and home improvement. Including down payment assistance for specific homes and financing options to improve your house. For more information see the flyer above.

Metro Transit's Network Now

• Expand service in our network by more than 35% to grow ridership
• Improve coverage and mobility by expanding bus routes and Metro micro service
• Redesign our express and commuter services to meet the travel needs of our region now

Elliot Park Playground & Park Improvements: Outcomes of First Round Community Survey Informed 3 New Design Concepts

 

Thanks to everyone who weighed so far on upcoming improvements to Elliot Park’s playground and its east side including those who were at the September 30th Open House. Here are the three design options that the project team shared at the open house.

MPRB is aware that safety concerns have arisen due to recent illicit activities happening on the east side of the park. Thanks to everyone who has shared their vision, either in person or online, for the future of the east side of Elliot Park this summer!  Staff anticipates using these funds to activate the park and support increased safety.

MPRB staff recently closed Phase 1 of engagement and are now reviewing all of the input received from the community to date. Design options are available on the Elliot Park project page for residents to review and share feedback on. Next community feedback session TBD in late September. Improvements are still on schedule to begin construction in 2025.

To view more information about the project, check out www.minneapolisparks.org/elliotpark and you can sign up to receive email updates through the Get Involved tab.

Volunteer Your Time and Talents with Hennepin Healthcare!

As a Level I Trauma center and healthcare safety net for our community, Hennepin Healthcare offers a broad range of volunteer experiences and opportunities. Choose from dozens of positions including behind the scenes work, greeting the public, working with children, supporting staff and assisting families. 

Volunteering at Hennepin Healthcare gives you the opportunity to work with our diverse community who visit our hospital and clinics. Your time and talents will help enhance the patient, family, and staff experience, as we strive to provide exceptional care without exception.

We offer volunteers flexible scheduling, free parking and welcome a range of experience.

Apply online: hennepinhealthcare.org/volunteer

Questions? Contact us at (612) 873-2512 or [email protected] 

Check out the League of Women Voters Minneapolis sixth article in its 2024 Democracy Series: Who and What Is On The Ballot in 2024?

Voting Info for the 2024 Presidential Elections

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5th. Check out the Minnesota Secretary of State Elections & Voting site for everything you need to know about early voting, Election Day voting including where you vote, and more, including election and voting information at is now available in eleven languages:

• Amharic   
• Chinese
• English
• Hmong
• Khmer
• Lao
• Oromo
• Russian
• Somali
• Spanish
• Vietnamese

EPNI Renter's Corner

311: Did You Know . . . ?

 Report rental issues to 311

Contact 311 to report rental housing issues or speak to a housing liaison. You can also track complaints online on the 311 property complaint dashboard.

Ongoing Notices & Opportunities:

Want a free ride & a cleaner bus stop?  Adopt-a-Stop!

WHAT: Individuals and groups can "adopt" a Metro Transit bus stop to help keep it clean and cared for, and alert Metro Transit staff to special maintenance needs and reporting vandalism or suspicious activity.  WHY: Help everyone have a safer ride experience and and get 10 free rides each month! HOW: Learn more and apply online for Metro Transit Adopt-A-Stop program HERE. Want to partner through EPNI to Adopt-a-Stop? Come talk about it at the Land Use & Transportation committee meeting, or contact us at [email protected] or text/call 612-234-2280.

Shop the Mobile Market!

The Twin Cities Mobile Market continues on Wednesdays! You can find the bus at 1515 Park Ave. All are welcome to stop by and shop. The market has beautiful and affordable produce, meat, dairy, bread, and more.

You can view the full schedule here on the Park Center Hi-Rise site. Sign up for text updates. To learn more about the Mobile Market, please visit thefoodgroupmn.org/twin-cities-mobile-market/.