Artists in Storefronts 4 is now on exhibit, featuring 21 locations, even more artists and over 9 events and tours.  AiS4 runs June 1 through Sept 9.  This has been a very successful project coordinated by Whittier resident Joan Vorderbruggen.  Vacant or underutilized storefronts and exterior spaces have been activated with paintings, sculptures, murals, mosaics, performance art by local artists.  Take one of the scheduled guided tours or do a self-guided tour and read the artist statements.  For more information visit: www.artistsinstorefronts.com

All things local will be featured at this monthly event including Whittier.  Join the MIA from 6:00 – 9:00p.m. at 2400 3rd Ave S., the Target Park. as they promote Whittier to their guests. For more information, please visit the Minneapolis Institute of Arts Event Calendar.

The Greenway Glow is TWO events in ONE: a free community arts festival and a night bike ride to raise funds for the Midtown Greenway. Bike ride participants will enjoy dozens of arts installations and performances along the greenway. For times, locations and more information please visit the Midtown Greenway website.

Jay walk without a care!  Lyndale Ave will be closed to all vehicles from 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. between 22nd St. to 42nd St and open to walkers, bikers, bladers and all who want to enjoy the street. Music, food vendors and family entertainment are part of the fun.

Every year, thousands of bikes are lost or stolen in Minneapolis.  Many of them are recovered; yet, because of a lack of proper identification, only a small percentage are returned to their owners.   It is easy and FREE to register your bike.

1. First locate the serial number on your bike (The majority of serial numbers are located under the bottom bracket where the two pedal cranks meet. Simply turn your bike upside down and record the number. If there is no serial number there then check places like the handlebar area at the front of the bike or the rear stays.)

2. Then visit: http://311.minneapolismn.gov/Ef3/SS031_Bicycle_Registration.xml 3.  Or call 311 and speak to a customer service representative. Help the Minneapolis Police increase the chance of lost or stolen bikes being returned to the rightful owner.

Whittier Park is a great destination for kids to run of their energy.  Great fields, playground equipment and a kiddy pool. For more details, download the complete Whittier Park Summer 2013 Flyer.

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Our Strategic Plan focuses on many different components of building a stronger and more vibrant Whittier. It’s ambitious and exciting, but we’ll need the help of every resident, business owner, and property owner in the neighborhood to accomplish our goals. By becoming a Neighborhood Network Node, you’ll be helping to do just that. For more information and to sign up, contact Jen.

Low interest loans, funded by the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE), are available to Whittier home and rental property owners for property improvements. The terms are attractive (3.5-4% for 10-15 years, no income restrictions, etc.)and the application is simple. CEE can also pair the Whittier loan funds with energy improvement incentives. For more information on both the single family and the Rental Rehab improvement loans, click on Whittier Resources on the toolbar to the left or visit CEE. Be sure to ask CEE for the Whittier NRP loan programs.