This page highlights events and meetings that District 3 constituents might be interested in. This list is not exhaustive. While I can’t attend every event, I will be at many of them! I look forward to meeting you.
Whittier Alliance board meeting
Monthly Whittier Alliance board meeting. Typically meets on the fourth Thursday of the month.
Phillips West board meeting - Virtual
Phillips West Neighborhood Org’s board meeting. Typically meets the fourth Monday of the month, with only a virtual option. Click here for details: https://www.phillipswest.org/events
MPRB board meeting - Committee of the Whole
MPRB board of commissioners meeting that will not have any votes taking place, nor will it have open time testimony.
Seward Neighborhood Group board meeting
The Seward Neighborhood Group meets typically on the fourth Wednesday of each month, with a hybrid option. Learn more here.
Soaring to New Heights: Illinois Parks Conference
Illinois is a major center of elected park districts, parks advocacy, and is also my home state! I’m headed there to learn more about how elected districts in Illinois operate and will bring lessons back to Minnesota. Learn more here: ABOUT | https://www.ilparksconference26.com/
MPRB board meeting - Committee of the Whole
MPRB board of commissioners meeting that will not have any votes taking place, nor will it have open time testimony.
Ventura Village board meeting
Ventura Village neighborhood organization meeting. Typically meets the second Wednesday of the month, with hybrid option.
Powderhorn board meeting - virtual
Monthly Powderhorn board meeting. Typically the second Thursday of the month. Details here: https://www.ppna.org/calendar
Phillips West board meeting - Virtual
Phillips West Neighborhood Org’s board meeting. Typically meets the fourth Monday of the month, with only a virtual option. Click here for details: https://www.phillipswest.org/events
Whittier Alliance board meeting
Monthly Whittier Alliance board meeting. Typically meets on the fourth Thursday of the month.
Ventura Village board meeting
Ventura Village neighborhood organization meeting. Typically meets the second Wednesday of the month, with hybrid option.
Powderhorn board meeting - virtual
Monthly Powderhorn board meeting. Typically the second Thursday of the month. Details here: https://www.ppna.org/calendar
Phillips West board meeting - Virtual
Phillips West Neighborhood Org’s board meeting. Typically meets the fourth Monday of the month, with only a virtual option. Click here for details: https://www.phillipswest.org/events
Whittier Alliance board meeting
Monthly Whittier Alliance board meeting. Typically meets on the fourth Thursday of the month.
Ventura Village board meeting
Ventura Village neighborhood organization meeting. Typically meets the second Wednesday of the month, with a hybrid option.
ICE out protest - Powderhorn Park
Join neighbors at the northwest corner of Powderhorn Park to protest ICE.
Powderhorn board meeting - virtual
Monthly Powderhorn board meeting. Typically the second Thursday of the month. Details here: https://www.ppna.org/calendar
Minneapolis Park Board, City Council, Board of Estimate & Taxation, and Mayor Inauguration
Inauguration of the Park Board, City Council and Mayor. This is open to the public, but you must register online to get tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. Other important information: “Hennepin Arts does not allow backpacks, signs, balloons, or outside food and drinks. Everyone must go through a metal detector, and bags will be checked before entering. Lines to get into the theater will be outside, rain or shine.” Register here: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/inauguration/
MPRB Annual Meeting
This is the first meeting of the MPRB board of commissioners who will serve from January 2, 2026 to January 2, 2030. At this meeting, the commissioners will be sworn into office, will elect a President and Vice President, and will vote on external appointments to the Board of Estimate & Taxation and Minneapolis Planning Commission. The President will also assign commissioners to internal committees.
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER: MPRB Listening Session at Powderhorn Park
Join me, District 5 commissioner-elect Kay Carvajal Moran and outgoing District 3 commissioner Becky Alper for a listening session with MPRB’s Assistant Superintendent of Recreation, Nicole Hernandez. Note: this meeting was canceled on 12/18/25 and will be rescheduled.
Friends of Minnehaha Park plan updates
Hear the latest info from MPRB officials about Minnehaha Park site updates. Click here for more info: https://www.friendsofminnehahapark.org/events/minnehaha-regional-park-updates-from-mprb
Seward Community Engagement Committee meeting
Join the Seward Neighborhood Group’s community engagement committee to think up new ways to connect!
Seed sorting with NACDI & Four Sisters
Join a winter seed sorting event with NACDI and Four Sisters Urban Farm
Ventura Village Annual Meeting & Board Election
Attend Ventura Village’s annual meeting and elect new board members.
Central Area Neighborhood Org open house
Meet fellow Central Area neighbors and board members.
Cultivating Community with MPRB
Come meet neighbors and learn about the Minneapolis park system!
Phillips West Board Meeting
Meet the Phillips West Neighborhood Org’s board. Usually meets the fourth Monday of the month. See here for upcoming events: PWNO Events & Calendar
Central Area Neighborhood board meeting
Learn about what’s happening in the Central Area (CANDO is their organization name). Generally meets the third Wednesday of each month. More info here: Calendar — The Central Neighborhood
Seward Community Engagement Meeting
Help plan events in Seward. Meets the third Monday of the month, beginning 12/15/25. Click here for more info: Community Engagement Committee Meeting – Seward Neighborhood Group
Whittier Alliance Community Dinner
Meet your neighbors at Whittier Alliance’s community dinner.
Midtown & East Phillips Board Meeting
Learn about the latest in Midtown and East Phillips. Click “Events” here to find out more: United Phillips | Phillips neighborhood Minneapolis
Powderhorn Neighborhood Org Board meeting
Learn about the latest in Powderhorn. Meets the second Thursday of the month virtually. Learn more here: CALENDAR l PPNA
Ventura Village General Membership Meeting
Come meet your neighbors and learn about important topics in Ventura Village. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
District 62B open house
Meet Hennepin county commissioner Angela Conley and state rep. Anquam Mahamoud to talk about issues in 62B.
Community Gardening Resiliency Event
Meet with community gardening advocates from around the city and enjoy a potluck!
East Phillips Park Concept Plan review & smores!
Come see the finalized plans for the East Phillips neighborhood park updates!
Clinton Field Park futsal court opening
Come celebrate the opening of the new futsal court at Clinton Field Park, courtesy of the Futsal Society and MPRB.

