Holiday Lights Tour Thank You!
Happy holidays, neighbors! And huge thanks to everyone who participated in this year's Holiday Lights Tour - 24 displays, 60 votes and countless more visitors who grabbed cocoa or checked out the displays! The voting results are:
Regina: 4355 2nd Ave S and 4322 5th Ave S (two-way tie!)
Field: 4715 Park Ave
N. Northrop: 4341 15th Ave S
S. Northrop: 4749 15th Ave S
Our apologies to all who have been patiently waiting for results - our Coordinator Lauren's family has been sick all week and is finally on the mend. Gift cards will be coming soon!
What’s Happening around Field Regina Northrop?
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Next FRNNG Board Meeting
The Board meets on Wed., Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at McRae Rec Center. Community members are welcome and encouraged to join the meeting, ask questions, bring ideas and get involved with the neighborhood.
Find more about participating in a meeting, approved meeting minutes, bylaws and financials at frnng.org/about-us.
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Snow Removal Program
FRNNG launched a volunteer program to provide snow removal assistance for neighbors in need. If you are physically unable to shovel, please learn more below or call 612-208-6004. If you have the capcity to volunteer, we would love to have your help. Sign up by clicking on the link below.
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Winter Seed Sowing Along Minnehaha Creek
Help FRNNG spread native seed mixes across the 3 acres Minnehaha Creek woods where we cleared buckthorn over the past two summers. In case of inclement weather, our back-up date is Jan. 19 at 9 a.m. Learn more and sign up below!
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Neighborhood Loan Programs
FRNNG offers a variety of home improvement loan options through local nonprofit, CEE. From kitchens and bathrooms, to emergency repairs to installing solar panels, neighborhood loans can help make it possible with low monthly payments, flexible terms and support.
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Facade Grants
Eligible local businesses, commercial property owners and non-profits can apply for up to $5,000 in matching grant funds through FRNNG and the City of Minneapolis for new signage, windows and doors, painting, brickwork and more. In our area, grants need a 1:2 match. Learn more below.
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Next Greening Meeting
The FRNNG Greening Committee will next meet on Thursday, Apr. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the newly-reopened McRae Recreation Center. Come get involved in neighborhood creek restoration, the snow removal help program, Earth Day Clean-up and more!
Volunteer with FRNNG
Get involved with your neighborhood by volunteering with buckthorn removal, our Greening or Communications Committees, on our Board of Directors, with events and more!
Read recent and past issues of our Close to Home newsletter on our Archive page below.
Sign up for our neighborhood e-News, Closer to Home. Share content suggestions (free events, new businesses opening, etc.) with us at frnng@frnng.org.
Support FRNNG with a donation and help the neighborhood make a local impact through community-building events, newsletters and communications and advocacy.