BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Our Streets - ECPv6.15.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Our Streets REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093122 CREATED:20240502T193745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T195537Z UID:10000010-1717610400-1717617600@www.ourstreetsmn.org SUMMARY:I-94 Community Forum DESCRIPTION:Our Streets is hosting a public forum to invite community members and elected officials to learn about what’s happening with the highway project and share their experiences and desires for the future with I-94 decision-makers. This event is for anyone interested in Twin Cities Boulevard and the Rethinking I-94 project\, especially for those who live along the highway. \n\n\n\nOur Streets will present the findings of the Reimagining I-94 report\, which evaluated possibilities for restoring part of the interstate into a community boulevard with new affordable housing\, local businesses and parks. \n\n\n\nBefore the Forum\n\n\n\nLeading up to the forum\, we are doorknocking the affected neighborhoods to talk with residents about: \n\n\n\n\nThe findings of the Reimagining I-94 report\n\n\n\nWhy MnDOT’s process is failing to consider the neighboring communities\n\n\n\nHow neighbors can contact MnDOT and their elected officials to ask them to commit to the outlined changes\n\n\n\n\nDuring the Forum\n\n\n\nDuring the forum we will highlight these gaps in MnDOT’s process and the demands outlined in the PAC member letter\, a letter signed by some of the Political Advisory Committee (PAC) for the project. \n\n\n\nAfter the Forum\n\n\n\nIf they have not already committed\, we have asked MnDOT to speak to attendees and publicly commit to the requested actions. If MnDOT does not commit\, we will be hosting a rally at the MnDOT Commissioner’s office the following week. \n\n\n\nYour voice is needed. Share your thoughts\, concerns\, questions\, and ideas for the future of the neighborhood. URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/i-94-forum-cedar-riverside-june-2024/ LOCATION:Mixed Blood Theater\, 1501 S 4th St\, Minnesota\, 55454\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-5.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T235959 DTSTAMP:20260430T093122 CREATED:20240522T220337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T184150Z UID:10000017-1717804800-1717891199@www.ourstreetsmn.org SUMMARY:Greenway Gala DESCRIPTION:It’s a party on the Midtown Greenway! Celebrate with neighbors from across Phillips and South Minneapolis with music\, food\, local vendors\, activities\, and more at the first-ever Greenway Gala. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Streets will be there with the Concrete River Mobile History Exhibit\, our giant chess set\, cornhole\, and double dutch! \n\n\n\nGreenway Gala is organized by Midtown Phillips Neighborhood Organization\, Phillips West Neighborhood Organization\, and East Phillips Improvement Coalition. \n\n\n\nMore details to come! URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/greenway-gala-2024/ LOCATION:Cepro Site Park\, 2828 11th Ave S\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55407\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/63-web-or-mls-053A9686.webp ORGANIZER;CN="J Randolph":MAILTO:j@phillipswest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093123 CREATED:20240610T205107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T205213Z UID:10000021-1718121600-1718128800@www.ourstreetsmn.org SUMMARY:Lyndale Avenue South Reconstruction Open House DESCRIPTION:Hennepin County is reconstructing Lyndale Avenue South (County Road 22) between Franklin Avenue (County Road 5) and 31st Street. \n\n\n\nAttend the Open House to advocate for Concept B with Bikeway to ensure the new Lyndale Avenue is safe and promotes all modes of transit\, not just cars. URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/lyndale-avenue-south-reconstruction-open-house/ LOCATION:SpringHouse Ministry Center\, 610 West 28th Street\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55408\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1804-1-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093123 CREATED:20240604T205940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T163350Z UID:10000020-1718296200-1718303400@www.ourstreetsmn.org SUMMARY:Twin Cities Boulevard Rally DESCRIPTION:Our Streets will present the findings of the Reimagining I-94 report\, which evaluated possibilities for restoring part of the interstate into a community boulevard with new affordable housing\, local businesses and parks. \n\n\n\nMnDOT’s project evalution process is broken\, and many of the Political Advisory Committee members have outlined demands in response to the Reimagining I-94 report. \n\n\n\nMnDOT responded to the demands saying they will not commit to any of them. We are hosting a rally at the MnDOT Commissioner’s office to ask that they listen to community and elected representatives. \n\n\n\nYour voice and support is needed. Join us! URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/twin-cities-boulevard-rally/ LOCATION:MnDOT Main Office\, 395 John Ireland Boulevard\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55155\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1_CedarRiverside_Perspective_AFTER-1-3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093123 CREATED:20240502T194151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T163532Z UID:10000011-1718449200-1718470800@www.ourstreetsmn.org SUMMARY:U of M Juneteenth Celebration DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth is a celebration of abolition\, Black freedom\, Black joy\, Black history\, and Black futures. This year’s event will be centered around disruption\, reverberation\, and amplification with our 2024 theme: We are the Noise- The Echoes of our Ancestors! This interactive block party includes a commemorative march\, live performances\, free food\, Black vendors\, giveaways\, art-making\, workshops\, roller skating\, and an interactive kids zone. \n\n\n\nThe Bring Back 6th Mobile Museum will be presented by Our Streets at the event. Visit us at the event to learn about old 6th Avenue North: a historic Black and Jewish community street that was destroyed to make way for Olson Memorial Highway. We’ll also have information about the future of Olson Memorial and our campaign to Bring Back 6th Avenue North by converting the highway back into a community-centered boulevard. \n\n\n\nThe University of Minnesota will host its third annual Juneteenth Celebration block party and commemorative march in North Minneapolis on Saturday\, June 15\, 2024\, from 11 am to 5 pm. This free event – centering on the theme of We Are the Noise: The Echoes of Our Ancestors – will feature Black vendors\, speakers\, workshops\, poster showcases\, storytellers\, musicians\, performers\, DJs\, roller skating\, books\, free food\, free haircuts\, art-making\, a bouncy house\, a petting zoo\, and more. The event will be held at the University’s Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC). This event\, led by Professor Terresa Moses\, is presented by the Office for Equity and Diversity and the College of Design. URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/juneteenth-celebration-we-are-the-noise/ LOCATION:Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC)\, 2001 Plymouth Ave N\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55411\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/U-of-M-Juneteenth-Celebration-2024.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240616T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240616T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093123 CREATED:20240502T194753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T135725Z UID:10000012-1718532000-1718560800@www.ourstreetsmn.org SUMMARY:Juneteenth: West Broadway Block Party DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black cultural heritage with Black Owned Business (BOB) Rewards Club at the Juneteenth Minnesota West Broadway Block Party.  \n\n\n\nOur Streets is proud to sponsor this year’s event. The Bring Back 6th Mobile Museum will be presented by Our Streets at the event. Visit us on West Broadway to learn about old 6th Avenue North: a historic Black and Jewish community street that was destroyed to make way for Olson Memorial Highway. We’ll also have information about the future of Olson Memorial and our campaign to Bring Back 6th Avenue North by converting the highway back into a community-centered boulevard. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n10:00 a.m. – Short parade and ceremonial kick-off\n\n\n\n11:30 a.m. – Socio-economic justice rally\n\n\n\n12:00 a.m. – Main event & festival\n\n\n\n\nEvent Highlights\n\n\n\n\nTwo stages with live entertainment and speakers\n\n\n\nSlave history exhibition and education\n\n\n\nDozens of Black Owned Businesses (BOB) and young entrepreneurs\n\n\n\nFresh good food from local businesses\n\n\n\nFree mini-carnival\, youth entrepreneurial experience\, and DIY activities\n\n\n\nKids 16 and younger eat FREE\n\n\n\nHealing center for the mind and body\n\n\n\nLocal star-studded entertainment URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/juneteenth-west-broadway-block-party/ LOCATION:West Broadway Avenue\, 1101 W Broadway\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55411\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-02-144945.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093123 CREATED:20240522T214616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T214805Z UID:10000016-1719338400-1719343800@www.ourstreetsmn.org SUMMARY:Climate-Friendly Building Tour DESCRIPTION:Climate-friendly building tour and open house at Firefly Apartments: a new\, all-electric\, energy efficient building that promotes healthy air and sustainable transportation. \n\n\n\nJoin owner/developer Jay Rajaratnam and architect Adam Bradley Jonas to see how they replaced a poorly constructed single family home (SFH) with a 12-unit apartment showcasing green building techniques and sustainable-living.  \n\n\n\nFeatures: bike amenities\, walk/bike/transit/carshare-friendly location\, low utility costs\, rooftop solar\, all-electric efficiency from Energy Star appliances\, induction stoves that are safer\, easier\, and healthier than gas\, efficient heat pump technology\, and Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) that provides fresh air and recaptures up to 80% of energy. \n\n\n\nRead about the building’s origin story in the Sahan Journal \n\n\n\nPlease walk/bike/bus/carshare/carpool if you can! There is no off-street parking available at this urban infill development (and that’s intentional!) \n\n\n\nLight refreshments provided.  Please RSVP to help us plan for you. \n\n\n\nThis event is organized by Sierra Club\, in partnership with Our Streets\, Neighbors for More Neighbors\, Bike MN\, and APA-MN. URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/climate-friendly-building-tour/ LOCATION:Firefly Apartments\, 2716 Grand Ave S\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55408\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/firefly-apts.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Joshua Houdek –%3B Sierra Club":MAILTO:joshua.houdek@sierraclub.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR