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The holiday season is here! Let’s spread joy and cheer!
We are putting together a Google Map of holiday lights in our neighborhood. If you would like your home or business to be included on the map, please complete the form below.
We will aim to publish the map in late November and update approximately weekly or as needed throughout December.
Questions? Contact Trice at holidaylights@waiteparkcc.org.
The Waite Park Community Council will hear informational presentations this Thursday, Sept. 26, from representatives of the Vote Yes for Mpls Kids campaign and the Minnesota Environmental Justice Table.
Abdul Abdi will share information and answer questions about the Minneapolis general election ballot “School District Question,” which will ask voters to repeal an existing technology levy and replace it with one that would provide an additional $20 million annually for 10 years.
Waite Park resident Christy Dolph, a volunteer with the Minnesota Environmental Justice Table, will present on the group’s work with other organizations to close the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center and move toward a zero-waste plan in the city.
In addition to the guest speakers, the neighborhood board is set to recap the recent Waite Park Fall Festival, discuss next steps for renter engagement following its recent rental household survey, among other agenda items.
The board meets monthly, typically on the last Thursday of the month, at 7pm at the Waite Park Recreation Center (1810 34th Ave. NE). A Zoom link is also available here. Anyone is welcome to attend and participate, though only elected board members may vote on action items. Questions? Contact info@waiteparkcc.org.
What nature can we find in Deming Heights Park?
Join the Waite Park Community Council and Audubon Neighborhood Association on Saturday, Oct. 5, as we explore with a Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board naturalist.
This special “Explore with a Naturalist” program will including searching for signs of animal activity, observing plant life, and noticing nature in the park during the fall season. There might be more happening than at first glance when we take the time to explore and get curious about the natural world around us.
Registration is required for participation in this free program.
This program will meet at 10 a.m. near the benches and informational signage located next to the intersection of Fillmore St. NE and St. Anthony Parkway
Register at MPRB’s ActiveNetwork site.
Explore with a Naturalist
What: Search for signs of animal activity and observe plant life with an MPRB naturalist
When: Saturday, Oct. 5, 10-11:30 am
Where: Deming Heights Park (meet at the benches near Fillmore St. NE and St. Anthony Parkway)
Cost: Free, but registration required