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The Nokomis East Neighborhood Association serves four neighborhoods: Keewaydin, Minnehaha, Morris Park, and Wenonah.

NENA invests in neighborhood improvement, builds community connections, encourages citizen participation, and advocates for the interests of the Nokomis East neighborhood. For more information, check out the About Us page.

NENA Mission Statement:
To better the quality of life and build a sense of community pride by sponsoring actions that help our environment, businesses, and homes.

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NENA Blog:

Run for a NENA Board Seat in April 2023

Posted: March 22, 2023

In April 2023, the Nokomis East Community will be electing eight board members to the NENA Board of Directors. Get involved by running for a seat and for voting! NENA is a community-based nonprofit organization serving four unique, welcoming neighborhoods with over 14,700 residents and dozens of businesses in the … Read more

2023 Spring Food Truck Rally – Saturday, April 22nd

Posted: March 3, 2023

Ready to go out and have fun while helping a great cause? Along with all other NENA sponsored community events in 2023, this year’s Spring Food Truck Festival will donate all of this events proceeds to our Nokomis East Renters Support Fund. $10.00 or more is the suggested donation per … Read more

Nokomis East Renter Support Fund

Posted: February 13, 2023

NENA is excited to be teaming up with the Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association (PPNA) to raise funds in 2023 for direct rental support for Nokomis East renters! Since 2019, PPNA has been raising and distributing funds to improve housing stability by providing direct rental assistance to cost-burdened renters across Minneapolis. … Read more

	March 2023
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			1	2 NENA Housing\|Development Committee NENA Housing\|Development Committee March 2, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm NENA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Housing and Development Committee Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8846074677 Meeting ID: 884 607 4677 One tap mobile +16469313860,,8846074677# US +19292056099,,8846074677# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 646 931 3860 US +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US Meeting ID: 884 607 4677 See more details •	3	4
5	6	7 Minnehaha Food Shelf Minnehaha Food Shelf March 7, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Minnehaha United Methodist Church, 3701 E 50th St, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA Minnehaha Food Shelf serves the area between the Crosstown and Lake Street, Cedar Avenue and the river. Each month we serve more than 600 households. More Info: https://www.minnehaha.org/foodshelf.html See more details •	8 Nokomis East Food-Shelf-In-a-Box Nokomis East Food-Shelf-In-a-Box March 8, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Crosstown Covenant Church, 5540 30th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA Free Fresh Produce, Dairy, Meat, Canned & Boxed Foods, Cleaning Supplies & Personal Supplies 2:00 - 4:00 pm Second & Fourth Wednesday of the Month Crosstown Covenant Church - 5540 30th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55417 Wear a Mask & Bring Grocery Bags Questions and to Volunteer: Email - nokomiseastfood@gmail.com Call or Text - 612-217-2769 Organized by Crosstown Covenant Church and Trinity Lutheran Church of Minnehaha Falls, in Partnership with Good in the 'Hood and the Nokomis East Neighborhood Association -- GratisProductos frescos, lácteos, carnes, alimentos enlatados y en caja, artículos delimpieza y artículos personales 14:00 -16:00 Segundo ycuarto miércoles del mes Iglesia delPacto de Crosstown - 5540 30th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55417 Use unamáscara y traiga bolsas de supermercado Preguntas ypara ser voluntario: Correoelectrónico: nokomiseastfood@gmail.com Llame oenvíe un mensaje de texto: 612-217-2769 Nosotros hablamosespañol See more details Ward 12 Candidate Forum Ward 12 Candidate Forum March 8, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Lake Nokomis Community Center, 2401 E Minnehaha Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA See more details • •	9 NENA Fundraising Events Team NENA Fundraising Events Team March 9, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Venn Brewing Company, 3550 E 46th St Suite 140, Minneapolis, MN 55406, USA See more details •	10	11
12	13	14 Minnehaha Food Shelf Minnehaha Food Shelf March 14, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Minnehaha United Methodist Church, 3701 E 50th St, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA Minnehaha Food Shelf serves the area between the Crosstown and Lake Street, Cedar Avenue and the river. Each month we serve more than 600 households. More Info: https://www.minnehaha.org/foodshelf.html See more details NENA Executive Committee Meeting NENA Executive Committee Meeting March 14, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88948222252?pwd=b2psa09SWXRPaXFEWnVNc2RjaFpidz09 Due to the changing COVID-19 conditions, NENA has scheduled all meetings as video calls (accessible by telephone too). NENA meetings are open to the public and all are welcome! For more information about NENA and the Board of Directors: http://nokomiseast.org/about/board/ Zoom Login Information: Join ZoomMeeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88948222252?pwd=b2psa09SWXRPaXFEWnVNc2RjaFpidz09 MeetingID: 889 4822 2252 Passcode:018326 Dial byyour location - 1 929 205 6099 MeetingID: 889 4822 2252 Passcode:018326 See more details • •	15	16	17	18
19	20 NENA Environmental Committee NENA Environmental Committee March 20, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85406653170 NENA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85406653170 Meeting ID: 854 0665 3170 One tap mobile +13017158592,,85406653170# US (Washington DC) +13092053325,,85406653170# US Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 386 347 5053 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 854 0665 3170 See more details •	21 Minnehaha Food Shelf Minnehaha Food Shelf March 21, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Minnehaha United Methodist Church, 3701 E 50th St, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA Minnehaha Food Shelf serves the area between the Crosstown and Lake Street, Cedar Avenue and the river. Each month we serve more than 600 households. More Info: https://www.minnehaha.org/foodshelf.html See more details NENA Wellness and Engagement Committee Meeting NENA Wellness and Engagement Committee Meeting March 21, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Nokomis East is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: NENA Wellbeing & Engagement Committee Time: Mar 21, 2023 07:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Every month on the Third Tue, until Apr 18, 2023, 2 occurrence(s) Mar 21, 2023 07:30 PM Apr 18, 2023 07:30 PM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZUuf-yvpjgvGtXuEHikkHnYOXpchyoqCYVJ/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGprTMvHdyWtRmGRpwcA4qgZ-3xiHZYjbdliTrNCitYSg3PGdpSMbpmH8nz Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81385783501 Meeting ID: 813 8578 3501 One tap mobile +19292056099,,81385783501# US (New York) +13017158592,,81385783501# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 US Meeting ID: 813 8578 3501 See more details • •	22 Nokomis East Food-Shelf-In-a-Box Nokomis East Food-Shelf-In-a-Box March 22, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Crosstown Covenant Church, 5540 30th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA Free Fresh Produce, Dairy, Meat, Canned & Boxed Foods, Cleaning Supplies & Personal Supplies 2:00 - 4:00 pm Second & Fourth Wednesday of the Month Crosstown Covenant Church - 5540 30th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55417 Wear a Mask & Bring Grocery Bags Questions and to Volunteer: Email - nokomiseastfood@gmail.com Call or Text - 612-217-2769 Organized by Crosstown Covenant Church and Trinity Lutheran Church of Minnehaha Falls, in Partnership with Good in the 'Hood and the Nokomis East Neighborhood Association. -- GratisProductos frescos, lácteos, carnes, alimentos enlatados y en caja, artículos delimpieza y artículos personales 14:00 -16:00 Segundo ycuarto miércoles del mes Iglesia delPacto de Crosstown - 5540 30th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55417 Use unamáscara y traiga bolsas de supermercado Preguntas ypara ser voluntario: Correoelectrónico: nokomiseastfood@gmail.com Llame oenvíe un mensaje de texto: 612-217-2769 Nosotros hablamosespañol See more details •	23 NENA Board of Directors Meeting NENA Board of Directors Meeting March 23, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Morris Park Recreation Center, 5531 39th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA NENA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, marking its beginnings in the mid-1980’s and incorporated in 1997, by residents and businesses to strengthen our four southeast Minneapolis neighborhoods. NENA is led by a 15 person Board of Directors comprised of community members, elected by the community at our Annual Meeting in April. We are a neighborhood-driven organization and thrive with a diverse group of volunteers and active committee participants Board meetings are on the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. This meeting is both in person or people can meet via Zoom Meeting ID: 825 6343 3611 Passcode: 120579 This meeting may be changed in November and December. Meetings are open to the public unless otherwise noted. Each meeting starts with a 15 minute period for the public to address the Board with your ideas and questions. More Information and Agendas See more details •	24	25
26	27	28 Minnehaha Food Shelf Minnehaha Food Shelf March 28, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Minnehaha United Methodist Church, 3701 E 50th St, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA Minnehaha Food Shelf serves the area between the Crosstown and Lake Street, Cedar Avenue and the river. Each month we serve more than 600 households. More Info: https://www.minnehaha.org/foodshelf.html See more details •	29	30	31