LHENA has postponed/canceled all public events and meetings through at least April 17, but its board of directors will still convene for its monthly meeting this Wednesday, March 18 at 6:30pm. However, we will be doing so virtually. Since these meetings are public, anyone may join the virtual meeting via the following: 

Topic: March LHENA Board Meeting
Time: Mar 18, 2020 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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As of March 12th, LHENA will make major changes to ensure we do our part to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. All LHENA public events and meetings through April 17th will be postponed/canceled until further notice. Here's what this means:

• LHENA will not be closed, but staff will primarily conduct their work remotely. 
• The March 18th board meeting will be conducted digitally. Since this is a public meeting, we will promote a link for anyone to join. Details to come. 
• The April 15th Neighborhood Annual Meeting is postponed until further notice.  
• April committee meetings are cancelled. Committee chairs have the discretion to conduct work with their committees digitally in the meantime. 
• The April 1st Neighborhood Night at LynLake Brewery is postponed.
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LHENA staff and executive committee will discuss how to proceed in terms of our 2020 board elections, rescheduling the Annual Meeting, and other uncertainties. We will reassess the situation the first week of April to determine how to proceed with public events and meetings for late April and beyond. 

This is an unprecedented situation and these decisions were especially difficult considering that bringing people together is the nature of our work. As leaders of this neighborhood, it is our responsibility to make the best decisions possible for the health and safety of the people in this community. 

Please don't hesitate to email or call me with questions, concerns, or anything else. 

Sincerely,

Paul Shanafelt
Executive Director
Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association

e: paul@thewedge.org
p: 612-367-6468

Below is the slate of March LHENA meetings, all of which are public. 

Finance Committee
Wednesday, March 4
6:30-7:30pm
2744 Lyndale Ave S
Agenda: reviewing Request For Funding process modifications

Environmental Committee
Tuesday, March 10
6:30-8pm
2744 Lyndale Ave S
Agenda: Spring Cleanup, Annual Meeting

Zoning & Planning Committee
Wednesday, March 11
6:30-8pm
2744 Lyndale Ave S
Agenda:

• Katie Jones and Peter Schmitt- straw bale dwelling construction presentation       
• VLR Site- creation of task force to engage w developer, plan first meeting. 
• LHENA annual meeting- workshop table ideas.   
• New business/announcements

Board of Directors
Wednesday, March 18
6:30-8:30pm
2744 Lyndale Ave S
Agenda: TBA

On March 3rd, our polling site Jefferson Community School will host a bake sale to raise funds for Pre-K – 8th field trips and other much needed activities. Your donation of money, food, or a volunteer shift will go a long way to support your community. How you can help: 

 #1. Donate a baked good!Calling all neighborhood bakers! We're still in need of people to donate cookies, brownies, etc.  Write Elizabeth Hale by 2/28 and say you're in. Elizabeth.Hale@mpls.k12.mn.us 

 #2. Volunteer on Primary DayWe're still looking for people to sit at the table throughout election day. There will be 2 people at a table, 2 hour shifts each. For more info or to express interest, contact Elizabeth Hale. Elizabeth.Hale@mpls.k12.mn.us 
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 #3. Buy something when you vote.When you show up at Jefferson on March 3rd to cast a ballot in the primary election, you will see the bake sale table. Stop by and make a donation, leaving for work with a treat. 100% of sales will support kids in the school.