Hello everybody,

Some news and updates for you before we head into the weekend. Mark your calendars – our member meeting is scheduled for Thursday May 17, 4pm.

News
As most of you have already heard, we had some really bad news this week. Russom wanted me to share this report on the stabbing that occured on Tuesday: (word doc – MR-5-3-2012-Jama-Charging.doc)

We’re very grateful to note that the new Cedar Riverside/West Bank Safety Center will be opening soon. There will be an open house next week on Friday the 11th, from 3:30pm – 5:00pm. (pdf flyer – http://ow.ly/aIheT)

Opportunity
Next week, the Twin Cities will welcome one of the most influential names in city futures and urban revitalization, Charles Landry. He’ll be doing two events in our area:

Sunday, May 6: Central Corridor Station Area Walking Tours
10:00 a.m.- Noon
Westbank Station (Registration not required) (Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 South 4th Street, Minneapolis)

Monday, May 7: Connecting Cities, Connecting Cultures
Station Area Workshops
1:00 p.m – 3:00 p.m. West Bank Station Area (Brian Coyle Center, 420 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis)
RSVP to Amelia Brown at ABrown@LISC.org

For more information and other workshop opportunities, please visit funderscollaborative.org/landry

Best,
Jamie