Community Development Committee Meeting August 13
The next scheduled Community Development Committee meeting will be August 13, 6:30 pm at Matthews Center. 2318 29thAve. S. FFI, contact Doug Wise at doug@sng.org.
SNG Board Meeting July 24
Join us for the SNG Board Meeting scheduled for July 24, 6:30 pm at Matthews Park Recreation Center, 2318 29th Ave S.
Community Development Committee Meeting July 9
The next scheduled Community Development Committee meeting will be July 9, 6:30 pm at Matthews Center. 2318 29thAve. S. FFI, contact Doug Wise at doug@sng.org.
Seward Garden Tour and After Party
The Seward Garden Tour and After Party is a chance to stroll through some of Seward’s most interesting urban gardens on an early summer evening, pick up gardening tips, and support SNG. This year’s event will be held on June 20, 2019, from 6pm to 8pm, and is followed by a lovely garden party, you must buy a ticket to learn the address of our 8PM party.
The After Party is a delight, with food and beverages provided, a lively raffle, and great opportunity to meet gardeners and plant lovers from across the neighborhood.
If you have gardens stamped from each of the 3 different areas on your ticket you have the opportunity to win beautiful donated plants at the party.
Ticket Information
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the event. Buy your tickets now at:
- Online at GiveMN (Includes a $1 processing charge)
- Mother Earth Gardens (3738 42nd Ave S)
- Welna II Hardware (2201 E Franklin Ave)
Garden Tour Maps can be picked up and tickets can be purchased starting at 5:00pm on the Day of the event at 2901 22nd Street E.
All Proceeds go to fund the work of the Seward Neighborhood Group.
Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers who can be available from 7:30pm – 9:00pm on the day of the event.
Because of the immense popularity of this event, we are looking for several people to greet folks as they arrive, help to serve food and drink, and help to limit waste by minding the compost and trash bins!
Seward Garden Tour is June 20!
The Seward Garden Tour and After Party is a chance to stroll through some of Seward’s most interesting urban gardens on an early summer evening, pick up gardening tips, and support SNG. This year’s event will be held on June 20, 2019, from 6pm to 8pm, and is followed by a lovely garden party.
The After Party is a delight, with food and beverages provided, a lively raffle, and great opportunity to meet gardeners and plant lovers from across the neighborhood.
If you have gardens stamped from each of the 3 different areas on your ticket you have the opportunity to win beautiful donated plants at the party.
Ticket Information
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the event. Buy your tickets now at:
- Online at GiveMN (Includes a $1 processing charge)
- Mother Earth Gardens (3738 42nd Ave S)
- Welna II Hardware (2201 E Franklin Ave)
Garden Tour Maps can be picked up and tickets can be purchased starting at 5:00 pm on the Day of the event at 2901 22nd Street E.
Please direct any questions to sam@sng.org.
SNG Board Meeting June 26
Join us for the SNG Board Meeting scheduled for June 26, 6:30 pm at Matthews Park Recreation Center, 2318 29th Ave S.
Ride Into Spring!
On Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 6:30 the SNG Environment Committee will host an informational meeting on the exciting changes to the Minneapolis Nice Ride program. Claire Repp, Marketing Lead for Nice Ride, will make a presentation on a number of new developments to the program, including: a revised and lower fee for renting bike and the new dockless bike program. In addition. Claire Repp will provide an overview of Nice Ride’s introduction of innovative electric bikes to the program. Please plan to attend this short meeting at 6:30 pm at Matthews Park and see how Nice Ride can help you avoid using a car and get around our city.
See the Facebook event page here to RSVP.
Friday and Saturday — May 17th and 18th from 9am to 5pm
The Map of the 75 Garage Sales is now available! For deal hunters and thrifters this event is a bonanza, and for those who know the joy of walking the neighborhood and meeting neighbors — this event is its own reward.
You can view the Garage Sale Map at sng.org, pull it up on your mobile phone, or access it from any device by visiting http://bit.ly/GarageSaleMap.
Download a printable Garage Sale Map and Complete List of Garage Sale Descriptions Here
Saturday boasts a few extra highlights! We recommend stopping by the May Makers Market at Pinwheel Arts on Saturday and the Riverbend Farm Organic Plant Sale hosted by Birchwood Cafe. In addition, the Seward Montessori Bike Shed will be open and selling freshly tuned adult and youth cycles!
For more information – please reach out to Sam Graf at sam@sng.org.
Community Development Committee Meeting June 11
The next scheduled Community Development Committee meeting will be June 11, 6:30 pm at Matthews Center. 2318 29thAve. S. FFI, contact Doug Wise at doug@sng.org.
Bike to Work Day – Friday, May 17th
Twin Cities Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 17th. Join folks from across the Twin Cities as they commute to work on two wheels! With pit stops across the metro, you can find goodies, snacks, & high-fives to start your day!
Birchwood Cafe will be hosting Bike to Work Day from 7:30-9:30am. Stop by the cafe on your way to work for complimentary Peace Coffee & mini pastries! Join your neighbors and Council Member Cam Gordon’s Policy Aide, Robin Garwood!
Don’t have a bike? Don’t despair! Birchwood Cafe has a Nice Ride Minnesota bike share kiosk right out front!
Map of city-wide pit-stops and freebies HERE.
