Monday, February 25, 2008

Hawthorne Business Committee Meeting: Feb. 28th!

The Hawthorne Business Committee is meeting this Friday at 8:30 AM at Johnny A's at 200 W. Broadway! Among the topics on this month's agenda:

-Step-Up Achieve! Update
-Facade Improvement Program Update
-Marketing Discussion & update
-Juxtaposition Railroad Bridge Update
-Johnny A’s Support update
-Hawthorne Business Directory update

We hope to see you there!

Tuesday, February 05, 2008

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Hawthorne Huddle Agenda for February 7!

Please join us at the Hawthorne Huddle on Thursday, February 7, when we will hear from local organizations about programs and services they provide to families and children in the North Minneapolis community. Representatives from the YWCA, YMCA, the Center for Families and its partners, and the African-American Child Wellness Institute will highlight not only their current programs but also future programs being planned for the Minneapolis community.

The Hawthorne Huddle will be held from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room at Farview Park, located at 621 29th Avenue North. A continental breakfast will be available at 7:15 a.m. We hope you can attend and participate in the discussion.

A G E N D A
WELCOME Ellen Luger
Safety update Representative of MPD 4th Precinct

MAIN PROGRAM TOPICS: ORGANIZATIONS OFFERING SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN OF NORTH MINNEAPOLIS
Panelists:
– Henry Crosby Interim Executive Director, North Community YMCA and Financial Development Specialist
– Dr. BraVada Akinsanya Executive Director, African-American Child Wellness Institute
– Sara Nelson-Pallmeyer Director, Center for Families
– Patsy Bartley President, Neighborhood Involvement Program (NIP)
– Alex Leonard Youth Program Coordinator at Henry High School, NIP
– Michelle Coffee Youth Employment Counselor, Goodwill Easter Seals
– Gwen Wilson Director, Girls and Youth Programs and President, Minneapolis Girls, Inc., YWCA Minneapolis
Next Meeting: March 6, 2008