McRae Fire and Ice Event + Reopening Celebration
Join the fun at McRae Recreation Center on Friday, January 17, 6–8 p.m. as we celebrate the reopening of the building and the annual Fire and Ice event! Have fun at the ARTrageous Adventures Creation Station and get your face painted. Catch the light show at 6:30 p.m. Grab a cup of hot cocoa while you warm up by the fire. Limited skating equipment is available for use.
Field Regina Northrop Neighborhood Group and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board are both supporting this reopening celebration!
What’s Happening around Field Regina Northrop?
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Italian Eatery Re-opening!
In case you missed it, the Travail Collective team has purchased Italian Eatery and plans to re-open the restaurant in February. FRNNG had staff from Travail out at our Dec. meeting to hear more about their plans. Learn more from the Star Tribune article linked below!
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New Families Committee
Join our new Families Committee dedicated to providing connections, community, and resources to neighborhood families! Ideas for this group could include playgroups, community gatherings + potlucks, family night outs with local businesses, childcare swaps, mentorship opportunities for teens and other resources to help our FRNNG families thrive.
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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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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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Next FRNNG Board Meeting
The Board meets on Wed., Feb. 19 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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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.
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.