Candidates sought for HMC Board of Directors

By MELISSA CORTES, Community Organizer

Represent your neighborhood, run for the HMC Board of Directors. Declare your candidacy by Wed., Nov. 30.

Hamline Midway Coalition is seeking candidates for its Board of Directors. Anyone age 16 or older that resides within, owns property within or owns a business that is headquartered and principally operates within the Hamline Midway is eligible to run AND vote in the board elections. If you are interested in working with an informed and engaged group of neighbors to focus on local issues around transportation, development, sustainability and more, consider running for the board.

Anyone interested in running for a seat on the Board of Directors must return a completed application to the Executive Director no later than 5pm on Wed., Nov. 30. To request an application, or for more information about serving on the HMC Board of Directors, please contact Michael Jon Olson at 651-494-7682 or michaeljon@hamlinemidway.org.

Annual Meeting & Open House

This year Hamline Midway neighbors have the opportunity to connect and share their work with the Hamline Midway Coalition at the first Annual Meeting & Open House. This meeting will take place on Tues., Dec. 13, 6-8pm at Hamline University’s East Hall 106.

If you or your organization would like to share a brief summary of the programs held in the Hamline Midway at the Annual Meeting, please contact Melissa Cortes at 651-494-7683 or melissa@hamlinemidway.org.

At this Annual Meeting, HMC will hold in-person voting for its Board of Directors. Full candidate profiles and questionnaires will be posted to the HMC website www.hamlinemidway.org/elections2016 following candidate application deadlines Nov. 30. If you would like to make arrangements for in-person voting outside of those time frames, feel free to contact Michael Jon Olson at 651-494-7682 or michaeljon@hamlinemidway.org.

Midway Holiday Pop-up Shop

Start checking-off your holiday shopping list with gifts that have a Midway twist. This year, it’s easier than ever to shop locally for the holidays. The Midway Holiday Pop-up Shop will be held on Small Business Sat., Nov. 26, at The Celtic Junction, 836 Prior Ave, from 10am-4pm.

You’ll find dozens of local businesses, crafters, artisans, and artists—all from in and around the Midway area—selling a wide range of local goods and gifts for everyone on your shopping list. Santa Clause himself will be showing his support for local businesses, too. He’ll be dropping in between 10:30am and 12:30pm. So, bring the kids to share their wishes, and enjoy live music and carols, holiday baked goods and drinks—all while you support our local businesses, and fill your holiday list with gifts from close to home.

Want to be a sponsor or volunteer of this well attended event? Contact Greg Anderson at 651-967-1181 or gregs_pc_repair@yahoo.com.