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Ribbon cutting ceremony Arc's Value Village celebrates completion of remodeling project
The Richfield Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at Arc's Value Village on Tuesday, December 10. The ceremony was to mark the completion of the extensive remodeling project that has been underway at Value Village. Both the interior and exterior of the store has been modernized with a fresh and contemporary feel. Numerous store, community and Richfield Chamber dignitaries atttended the event. Besides the ribbon cutting, guests were treated to delicious treats and special coupon promotions. Photo above is courtesy of the Richfield Chamber of Commerce.
Density concerns neighbors Richfield City Council votes down housing redevelopment plan
At its November 26 meeting, the Richfield City Council voted down a waiver to subdivide a 150 foot lot into three 50
foot lots for a proposed housing development. The property in question is an oversized lot at 7215 Logan Avenue South in Richfield,
which currently is the site of one home surrounded by vacant land. The developer, Endres Custom Homes, wanted to raze the present house and replace it with three new homes. Neighbors, many of whom
spoke at the Council meeting, were concerned about the density of the proposal. They believed that 50 foot lots were out of
character with the neighborhood, which typically has 75 foot lots. After listening to residents
and the developer, the Council further discussed the issue. Most comments indicated that the subdivision proposal lacked Council
support. Council Member Pat Elloitt, who represents the area where the homes would have been built, said: "I'm not voting
for three 50 foot lots." Council Member Edwina Garcia added: she thought the proposal would "violate the character
of that neighborhood." The Council then unanimously voted down the subdivision proposal. Comments were made that there
would be no problem with two homes built on 75 foot lots on the sites. To view the video
where this issue was discussed, click here. Unifying the neighborhood Penn Central banners working to build the identity of the community
Just before Penn Fest, new Penn Central banners made their appearance along Penn Avenue. If you've been wondering what's up, it's all part of a continuing effort to build our community's brand and identity -- as well as sense of pride. The public was surveyed about a neighborhood name at the very first Penn Fest six years ago. Prior to that, the community lacked a common name that people could rally around. There were miscellaneous names that were randomly used, but nothing that was used consistently. That's when the grassroots, citizen-driven group that has become Penn Central of Richfield starting asking the public for its feedback. Through an open process, the name Penn Central emerged as the choice of the neighborhood. The banners are just one more piece of the effort to create a stronger sense of community. The effort to mount banners was spearheaded by area resident David Gepner, a longtime advocate for the Penn Avenue neighborhood in Richfield. Gepner worked with City staff to develop a policy that would allow display of banners. While the banners are a significant step forward in branding the neighborhood, they will not be the last. Watch for future announcements about efforts to build our Penn Central of Richfield spirit!
Local florist wins award Danae Timmerman of Flowerama honored
Richfield Patch is reporting that Danae Timmerman, owner of the Flowerama shop at Penn and 66th, recently won an award at a convention in Las Vegas. To read the article, please click here. Congratulations to Danae, one of our leading business professionals in the neighborhood.
Local Richfield News Review of October Third Thursday Meeting
Community and business leaders met on Thursday, October 17 to discuss local issues at the Penn Central of Richfield Third Thursday meeting. Meeting Highlights: Christine Costello, Community Development Coordinator from the City of Richfield, reported on new business in the community, including:
Becky Strom from Posters on Board mentioned they are working with local arts to develop concepts for a wall mural on their building Theresa
Munoz, store manager of the Richfield Arc's Value Village, gave a progress report on the renovation of the store facade. She said the update will take the building out of the 1980s
and into 2013. Work should be done in a couple weeks. Erika from the new E-Cigarette Lounge, 6419
Penn Avenue So., Richfield, reported on the business and its product line. She said e-cigarettes use a rechargable battery
that plugs into a USB port. The device uses an e-liquid that turns to vapor. Liquids are available with various levels of
nicotene. She mentioned some people use e-cigarettes to give up tobacco cigarettes. Angie
Schaefbauer, Richfield Chamber of Commerce President, suggested that Richfield investigate grants offered by the Mainstreets
Revitalization Program. Grants may be used for numerous aesthetic enhancements She also encouraged attendance at the next
Richfield Chamber luncheon on Wednesday, October 23 from 11:30 to 1 pm. There will be a panel discussion of the new Affordable
Healthcare Act. For more information, click here. David Gepner reported that Richfield was named a Bike Friendly City by the League of American
Bicyclists. Richfield is now the first and only Twin Cities metro city to receive that distinction. There
will be no Third Thursday meeting in November. Plans are for the next meeting to happen in December.
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Perfect place for a party Host your holiday, birthday or any gathering at Lariat Lanes
Looking for a fun place to host a party? Searching for something where people can be up and active? Needing more space than your home offers or wanting to get away from the office? Think about holding your holiday, birthday, anniversary, graduation or just about any party at Lariat Lanes, 6320 Penn Avenue South, Richfield. It's a fun place for all ages, from kids and teenagers to middle agers and senior citizens. Bowling brings the generations together for good times, fun and laughter. Plus, Lariat Lanes offers a wide selection of delicious menu items. For information about booking a party at Lariat Lanes, call 612-866-5311. Or visit Lariat Lane's website by clicking here.
Davanni's supports community groups Richfield Ambassadors Fundraiser at Davanni's
Penn Central of Richfield would like to thank at Davanni's, 6345 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, for being a great community member that hosts fundraisers for local groups, ranging from youth athletics and school groups to local non-profit agencies. Recently, the Richfield Ambassadors were recipients of funds from a Davanni's fundraiser. Speaking of the Richfield Ambassadors, they are truly great representatives of our hometown at many events both within and outside of Richfield. As the photo above shows, the Richfield Ambassaors were an incredible help at our most recent Penn Fest in September, serving root beer floats at the tent in front of Lunds at Penn and 62. The ambassasors are exceptional role models who deserve our support. If your community group is holding a fundrasiers anywhere in Richfield, let us know and we'll help publicize it.
Modernized Look Refreshed Arc's Value Village facade unveiled
The new, modernized facade of Arc's Value Village has been unveiled. As store manager Theresa Munoz recently said at a neighborhood meeting, the new look aims to project a fresh. modern look that complements the times. Signage will soon be installed to complete the update. Investment in local properties enhances the image of our neighborhood and is appreciated by neighbors. Photos above show how the work has progressed over recent weeks.
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Thursday, December 19 at 7:30 am Representative Keith Ellison to Attend Neighborhood Meeting
Representative Keith Ellison will be the featured guest at the next Penn Central of Richfield Third Thursday Meeting, which will be held on Thursday, December 19th at 7:30 am at Hope's Silver Spoon Restaurant, 6700 Penn Avenue South, Richfield. Guests at the breakfast meeting will have an opportunity to hear from Representative Ellison about current issues being debated in Washington, D.C. This meeting offers a chance to interact directly with Representative Ellison, whose 5th District includes all of Richfield. The meeting is open to all interested citizens. Penn Central of Richfield Third Thursday Meetings are held monthly to help build a stronger and more vibrant community. Meetings are commonly attended by area residents, business operators and government officials. To stay current on Penn Central of Richfield activities and new, visit this website and LIKE our Facebook page by clicking here.
Holiday Happenings in the Neighborhood During
December, we'll keep an eye out for special holiday attractions in the area. We'll feature everythign from special sales and
activities at local businesses to events in the community. If you know of anything we should feature, be sure to let us know
on our Facebook page.
Better to act sooner than later Posters on Board running 25 days of savings promotion
Posters on Board is running a sale on custom framing and custom wood mounting. But it's in your interests to act sooner rather than later. That's because the saving decrease by a percentage point every day up until Christmas Eve Day. So the sooner you act, the more you'll save. Besides the savings, you'll want to get gifts your custom framing gifts all "wrapped up" as soon as you can anyways. So head in to Posters on Board to take advantage of the 25 Days of Savings Sale! For more info about Posters on Board, click here.
Local pizzia places active in the community Eat local by dining at Fireside and Davanni's Kids eat FREE at Fireside
Tuesday is Kids Eat FREE Day at Fireside Pizza, 6736 Penn Avenue So., Richfield. Here's your chance to enjoy some delicious food and save on the family budget. This is an ongoing promotion on Tuesdays at Fireside. Fundraiser for Obsa Ali at Davanni's
A fundraiser was recently held at Davanni's for Richfield High School cross country runner Obsa Ali. Obsa, who has been getting a lot of attention
lately for his incredible athletic skills, is going to be running in the Nike Nationals on Saturday, December 7th in Portland, Oregon. Funds raised
at Davanni's will help pay for the trip to Oregon. If you'd like to learn more about Obsa's story, check out this video recently
broadcast on WCCO television. Building our community identity Seeing the Penn Central name in more locations
The effort to brand our Penn and 66th neighborhood and build identity is moving forward. Recently, three of the bus benches in the area were updated to include our community logo. This latest accomplishment in community building was negotiated by Penn Central advocate David Gepner. It's one more step to becoming a stronger, more cohesive community.
We have a winner! Winning entry in our Halloween pumpkin drawing
Thanks to everyone who entered our Penn Central of Richfield Halloween pumpkin contest. The creativity of entries was fun to see. The winning entry was submitted by Kevin Klos, who wins a $25 Davanni's Gift Card. The names of all persons who uploaded a photo to our Penn Central of Richfield Facebook page were entered in a random drawing. The winner was chosen by the luck of the draw, rather than making a subjective decision. Congratulations to Kevin!
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