Residents and business owners are invited to attend an informational meeting where the Community Ambassador Program and the first walking groups will be introduced.Thursday, March 19
6:00 PMArizona Taco new location
Seven Points Mall
3001 Hennepin Avenue SouthEnter through the door at the corner of Lake Street and Girard.

Join us at our monthly neighborhood meeting.

This meeting is Hybrid and open to the public. Please enter through the back door attached to the parking lot.

Email info@westmakaska.org for more information

Join us at our monthly neighborhood meeting.

This meeting is Hybrid and open to the public. Please enter through the back door attached to the parking lot.

Email info@westmakaska.org for more information

Come out and meet your Uptown neighbors at the Lake of the Isles Skating Rink!

From 1-3 pm, we will be skating, enjoying hot chocolate, and warming ourselves with good conversation and fire pits.

Join us at our monthly neighborhood meeting.

This meeting is Hybrid and open to the public. Please enter through the back door attached to the parking lot.

Email info@westmakaska.org for more information

Join your neighbors as we walk the neighborhood!

Location: Meet at the Excelsior Caribou

RSVP to info@westmakaska.org

Join us at our monthly neighborhood meeting.

This meeting is Hybrid and open to the public. Please enter through the back door attached to the parking lot.

Email info@westmakaska.org for more information

Join your neighbors as we walk the neighborhood!

Location: Meet at the Excelsior Caribou

RSVP to info@westmakaska.org

Join us for a Happy Hour from 5-7 pm at Waterbury Restaurant.

Come out and meet your neighbors, all are welcome!

Join your neighbors as we walk the neighborhood!

Location: Meet at the Excelsior Caribou

RSVP to info@westmakaska.org

Join us at our monthly neighborhood meeting.

This meeting is Hybrid and open to the public. Please enter through the back door attached to the parking lot.

Email info@westmakaska.org for more information

Join us for a Happy Hour on September 23 from 5-7 pm at Waterbury Restaurant.

Come out and meet your neighbors, all are welcome!

Join your neighbors as we walk the neighborhood!

Location: Meet at the Excelsior Caribou

RSVP to info@westmakaska.org

Looking to adopt a new family member? Join us in-store Saturday, October 18 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. to meet adoptable pups from The Bond Between! Plus, learn how you can get involved with fostering. This local rescue organization is dedicated to helping pets find loving homes.

https://stores.chuckanddons.com/event-local-dog-adoption-event-107-2025-10-18

Join us at our 2025 Annual Meeting.

If you are looking to learn more about the neighborhood and how to get involved, please plan to join us at our annual meeting.

This meeting is Hybrid and open to the public. Please note we will be meeting in the East Conference Room.

Speakers:

Abby Poeske — Meet Minneapolis

Kaydee Kirk — Metro Transit

Katie Cashman — Ward 7 City Councilmember

Renee Allen — Minneapolis Crime Prevention Specialist

Aileen Johnson — Minneapolis Neighborhood Safety Clubs

Elizabeth Shaffer — Ward 7 City Councilmember Candidate

Email info@westmakaska.org for more information

We are SO excited to bring a new art fair to Minneapolis in the beautiful backdrop of Bde Maka Ska during peak autumn colors. This art fair will feature 140+ talented artists from across the state, live music, food and drinks, and more. With crisp fall air, vibrant leaves, and stunning lake views, it’s the perfect setting to celebrate art, community, and the season of change. We can't wait to share more details with you soon.

Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable weekend!

Sincerely,
The Homespun Team

We are SO excited to bring a new art fair to Minneapolis in the beautiful backdrop of Bde Maka Ska during peak autumn colors. This art fair will feature 140+ talented artists from across the state, live music, food and drinks, and more. With crisp fall air, vibrant leaves, and stunning lake views, it’s the perfect setting to celebrate art, community, and the season of change. We can't wait to share more details with you soon.

Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable weekend!

Sincerely,
The Homespun Team

Join us the morning of October 5 as we cheer on the runners in the Twin Cities Marathon!

Bring your own signs or we will have materials for you to make one there.

We’re on a mission to help nourish a vibrant, healthy community by bringing fresh local produce to Uptown, along with artisan baked goods, ready-to-love meals, live music and a whole lot more.

Located at West Lake and Girard

Join us for a Happy Hour on September 23 from 5-7 pm at Waterbury Restaurant.

Come out and meet your neighbors, all are welcome!

We’re on a mission to help nourish a vibrant, healthy community by bringing fresh local produce to Uptown, along with artisan baked goods, ready-to-love meals, live music and a whole lot more.

Located at West Lake and Girard

Join your neighbors as we walk the neighborhood!

Location: Meet at the Excelsior Caribou

RSVP to info@westmakaska.org

Written questions will be accepted at the forum or in advance at vote@lwvmpls.org with “City council ward 7 forum” in the subject line. The League of Women Voters website, lwvmpls.org, will have a live stream link and an unedited recording.

This event is free and open to the public. All candidates on the ballot have been invited to participate. If you have questions about this event, please email vote@lwvmpls.org

Men & Women // All Ages // All Fitness Types

Join us for a hands-on self-defense training session focusing on defending yourself around cars.

Learn practical techniques and strategies to protect yourself in potentially dangerous situations. Our experienced instructors will guide you through scenarios and provide valuable tips to enhance your safety and confidence. Don't miss this opportunity to empower yourself and increase your personal security!

Taught by Krav Maga Minneapolis. “Krav Maga” is a self defense system developed to help people of all fitness levels learn how to defend themselves from common attacks on the street using their natural reactions. We teach you how to recognize and avoid when possible, and fight as a last resort.

This Event is sponsored by the West Maka Ska Neighborhood Council. It is FREE and open to the public.

This event will sell out! – Please RSVP HERE to attend and hold your spot.

WHAT: Self Defense Training - Situational Awareness  

WHO: Taught by Krav Maga Mpls

WHERE: Lakeside Center Parking Lot (West Bde Maka Ska)

WHEN: Saturday - Sept. 13th
TIME: 11am - 12:30pm

Price: FREE

RSVP Today: https://WestMakaSkaEVENT.eventbrite.com

We’re on a mission to help nourish a vibrant, healthy community by bringing fresh local produce to Uptown, along with artisan baked goods, ready-to-love meals, live music and a whole lot more.

Located at West Lake and Girard

Join us at our monthly neighborhood meeting.

This meeting is Hybrid and open to the public. Please enter through the back door attached to the parking lot.

Email info@westmakaska.org for more information

We’re on a mission to help nourish a vibrant, healthy community by bringing fresh local produce to Uptown, along with artisan baked goods, ready-to-love meals, live music and a whole lot more.

Located at West Lake and Girard

Join your neighbors as we walk the neighborhood!

Location: Meet at the Excelsior Caribou

RSVP to info@westmakaska.org

We’re on a mission to help nourish a vibrant, healthy community by bringing fresh local produce to Uptown, along with artisan baked goods, ready-to-love meals, live music and a whole lot more.

Located at West Lake and Girard

Join us for our Monthly Neighborhood Happy Hour at Waterbury House.

Come out and meet your neighbors!