Engagement & Events
Ongoing:
- Committee Meetings Last Thurs. of the Month 5:30pm at ICCM, 1812 Park Ave, and via Zoom.
- Community Safety
- Housing & Land
- Wellness, Gardening & Greening
- Parks
- Community Engagement
- General Membership Meetings 2nd Wednesdays of the Month 7:00pm - 8:30pm at ICCM and via Zoom.
- To become a member of Ventura Village or renew your membership please fill out the 2022 membership form here. Or download a paper copy and mail it back to us at 2323 11th Avenue South
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Seasonal Opportunities:
- Reminder: August committee meetings are cancelled. Meetings resume September 14th with our General Membership meeting.
- Would you like to help with graffiti or trash clean up on Franklin Ave? We have supplies! Call or email Ventura Village.
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Updates, Resources, and Information
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- Wednesdays 1-4pm - Council Member Jamal Osman has open office hours at 1812 Park Avenue.
- Thursdays 4-6pm - Hope Community's Community Garden Nights at 1900 Portland Avenue
- 2nd Fridays - 3-5pm - Brother EMpowered hosts a food bank at 2020 Elliot Avenue. Learn more here. If interested in volunteering learn more here.
- 4th Saturdays - 10a-3p - Hope Community's Community Garden Work Days at 1900 Portland Ave or 2012 Oakland Avenue
- The Phillips Aquatics Center is open. See hours here.
- ICCM is having their 'Hip Hop Jam on the Ave Street Party' in August
- 7pm Aug 18th @ 18th and Park across from the Life Center
- 7pm Aug 19th @ Peavey Park
- Find hours and a map of food shelves and distribution sites for emergency food in Minneapolis.
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- Want to register your home or business camera with the city? Learn more here.
- Looking to volunteer? Our Saviours Housing is in need of people to help with meals, shelter aides and special projects for building items. Email volunteer@oshousing.org.
- The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) offers ongoing activities. Learn more here.
Financial Assistance:
- Discounted or free internet is available for many households. Learn more here.
- Get financial help with your rent and utilities at here.
- Get help with requesting mortgage forbearance here.
- Get help with your mortgage payments here.
Youth Related Items:
- Minneapolis Neighborhood Parks Day Camps are available for $10. Learn more here.
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Advocacy
Note: This Advocacy Round-Up does not necessarily reflect positions of the Ventura Village Neighborhood board or members. It is intended to serve as a source of information about issues community members may care about.
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Community Reminders
- Call 311 for sidewalk issues, boulevard tree issue, street sweeping, graffiti, parking violations, animals issues, construction noise issue, unpicked up solid waste or yard waste, snow removal, storm water or sewage issue, potholes, and others
- For the safety of you and your community please turn your outdoor lights on a dusk.
- Are any of your street lights out? If wooden call or visit Xcel Energy at 1-800-960-6235 or report online. If metal call 311.
- Cleaning your storm drain during transitional weather is a great way to protect our local waterways! Trash and debris that were previously covered by layers of snow are uncovered and can be picked up. This debris can clog up storm drains and cause flooding. Learn more and adopt a drain near you at adopt-a-drain.org.
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Additional Info Sources
- Sign up for email updates from you City Council representative here.
- Sign up for updates from Crime Prevention Specialist, Kali Pliego via email at kalipliego@minneapolismn.gov or via phone 612-673-3482.
- Sign up for updates from departments of the City of Minneapolis here.
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