West Metro Home Remodeling Fair is February 27

Looking for ideas or tips for your next home remodeling project? Stop by the West Metro Home Remodeling Fair between 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 27, at the Eisenhower Community Center. The fair features a wide variety of exhibitors with products and services related to home improvement, including remodeling contractors, architects, landscapers, financial lenders and more. Learn more on the West Metro Home Remodeling Fair website.

Fifth Avenue S Closure Begins February 28

A full closure of 5th Avenue where it intersects the Southwest Light Rail corridor just south of Excelsior Boulevard is scheduled for Monday, February 28, through Friday, March 4, for the Metropolitan Council to perform freight rail repairs. Detour information can be found on the Metropolitan Council website. Contact Metropolitan Council Community Outreach Coordinator Nkongo Cigolo at 612-499-0489 with questions.

Recycling Webinar is February 28

The City of Hopkins is holding a a Municipal Solid Waste Recycling webinar geared towards multifamily housing on Monday, February 28, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The webinar will cover recycling basics including what materials are accepted and not accepted, where to find resources about properly managing waste, waste reduction, where recyclables go, and how to store recycling in tight spaces. All are welcome to attend to learn more about tips on improving recycling habits. Join the meeting February 28 via Zoom. Residents are also encourage to take a Solid Waste Recycling Survey to help the City improve recycling education in Hopkins.

Deadline to Apply for Hopkins Academy is March 1

After a two year hiatus due to COVID-19, the City of Hopkins is once again offering Hopkins Academy, a free opportunity for community members to find out more about how the City works. This four-session course is designed to give you an in-depth look into City departments and programs. The sessions, which run on Thursdays, April 7 though 28, from 6 to 8 p.m., are designed to be interactive, as well as fun and informative. The application deadline is Tuesday, March 1. Learn more about Hopkins Academy and apply online.

Meetings & Events

February 28, 6:30 p.m. - Park Board Meeting
March 1, 7 p.m. - City Council Meeting

Quick Links

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