Post in SENA Weekly News 7/2/08

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*Calendar*



*- Thurs, July 3 - SENA Transportation Action Group meeting -cancelled*



*- Fri, July 4 – Independence Day - City offices, SENA office closed.* If
your trash pickup day falls on the holiday, pickup will be one working day
later.
  Local Independence Day Celebrations with Fireworks -

*- Powderhorn July 4th. *Youth and family activities and games, music and
food vendors, 3-10 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. Powderhorn Park (3400 15th Av.
S.) 612-722-4817.**

*- Minneapolis Red, White and Boom on the Minneapolis Riverfront. *Sponsored
by the Minneapolis Park Board. Featuring live music, family activities.
4:30-10:30pm; fireworks at 10:00 pm. (Historic Main Street near St. Anthony
Main and the Stone Arch Bridge) 612-673-5123
http://www.mplsredwhiteboom.com/

*- Richfield 4th Of July: *Parade at 1 p.m. Carnival, street dance,
concerts. Fireworks at 10 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, Richfield (64th St.
and Portland Av. S.) 612-861-9385 http://www.richfield4thofjuly.com/

*- St. Paul: Taste of Minnesota. *Featuring local and national music acts;
food; children's activities; sports; contests; fireworks; more. Free. Harriet
Island. 651-772-9980 http://www.tasteofmn.org/



*- Mon, July 7, 6:30 p.m. - SENA Quality of Life Action Group meeting*. New
members always welcomed. SENA office (1830 42nd Street E). For more info,
call 721-1601.



*- Tues, July 8, 3:30-7:30 p.m. - The Midtown Public Market* (*22nd Ave So
and E Lake St) **will now be open Tuesdays from 3:30-7:30 p.m. in addition
to Saturdays from 8:00-1:00 p.m.* Click here for more info
http://www.midtownfarmersmarket.org/



*Other*



- *Fireworks Facts: from the Minneapolis Police
Department*<http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/crimealert/index.asp>

Certain types of fireworks became legal in Minnesota in 2002. With warmer
weather and an increase of complaints from residents about fireworks, the
Minneapolis Police Department wants you to know these facts:



What's legal?
Minnesota law now permits the sale, possession and use of some non-explosive
and non-aerial fireworks. Examples include sparklers, cones and tubes that
emit sparks, and novelty items like snakes and party poppers. (These
consumer fireworks may not be used on public property such as roads, alleys,
schools, and parks. Purchasers of these fireworks must be at least 18 years
old. Sale, possession and use may occur at any time during the year.



What's still illegal?
The law still prohibits explosive and aerial fireworks for public sale,
possession and use. Examples of illegal fireworks include firecrackers,
bottle rockets, missiles, roman candles, mortars and shells—any fireworks
that are explosive or aerial. Shooting off fireworks can be extremely
frustrating for neighbors, especially when homes are close to each other,
people are trying to sleep, and pets are frightened. Fireworks can also be
very dangerous. If someone is shooting off illegal fireworks, call 911.
Please note that fireworks complaints are most prevalent on summer nights,
when the police are most busy. To dispatch a squad car, the Police
Department asks that you please provide the exact address and some kind of a
description of the person(s) setting off the fireworks. If there is no
specific information, the 911 dispatcher will put out general info to the
squads, but will not dispatch a specific car. When prioritizing 911 calls,
calls about fireworks will take a longer response.



*- It's Free and Easy to Register Your National Night Out (NNO) Party and to
Close Your Street for NNO.* One process makes it possible to register your
NNO event and apply to close your street. Visit
www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/nnoor call 311 or 612-673-3000. If you
register by July 22, you'll be eligible
for a door prize drawing. It's not essential to close your street to have a
successful NNO event. Many groups meet in yards, parks, vacant lots, or
inside.  Closing your street is FREE if you apply by July 22. From July
23-July 31, there is a $100 late fee. Applications for street closure will
not be accepted after July 31.