Whittier Alliance

TONIGHT! Join us Walker Art Center for the Walker’s inaugural Neighborhood Night 🌘

The night will feature events and activities designed and led by members of the Whittier community, hands-on art-making with local artist Claire McKevitt, tabling and resource sharing with community organizations and businesses, a cash bar, music, and more.

All are welcome. Materials are provided on a first-come, first-served basis; supplies are limited.

This event is part of Free Thursday Nights. Galleries are open late and free from 5 to 9pm.

Join us Yess Yoga to gather in community and reflect on what a long-term memorial for Alex Pretti could look like.

Free food and ice cream available while supplies last. Family friendly, all are welcome.

There are two upcoming ways to share your thoughts: at our upcoming event at Yess Yoga on September 19, and via online survey.

Even if you are able to attend the Yess Yoga event, we encourage you to also complete the online survey.

Info on the event + the online survey at whittieralliance.org/memorial

Calling all freelancers, gig workers, contract employees—Minnesota's new Paid Leave program applies to you too!

Join Whittier Alliance, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and LegalCORPS for this free workshop to learn how to make Paid Leave work for you.

A legal expert will provide the info and logistics you need to get set up for Paid Leave, and we'll have time for personalized Q&A after the presentation so that you can dive into the nitty-gritty of your work set-up with an expert.

RSVP link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJhGkzKPNbcywMrc7mRusDEiPEA2XFJIfJc10f8BMu3mXS8w/viewform

Our friends Lyndale Neighborhood Association (LNA) have officially launched their South Central Neighborhood Swigs & Swag Passport!

This year’s passport features deals and discounts from 60+ small businesses across Whittier, Lyndale, and Kingfield.

Think delicious eats, vintage + thrift finds, health and wellness offers, and plenty more. There’s truly something for everyone!

You can buy the passport online and get it shipped to you, or pick up in person at the Lyndale Neighborhood Association office (3537 Nicollet Ave).

Your passport deals are valid at participating businesses September 1–November 30, 2026.

Grab your passport, shop local, and support the amazing small businesses that make our neighborhood special 💚

Buy your passport here: https://www.lyndale.org/swigs-swag-passport

Whittier Alliance is partnering with Monarca for a Democracy Defense Training!

Monarca trainers will walk through how to support democracy in our elections + build connections with neighbors.

Registration link: https://secure.ngpvan.com/836nZjmOmk2dbyAWEyj97A2

⏰ WHEN: August 31, 6pm
📍 WHERE: Calvary Church

We love Whittier. We want to see a safe, thriving neighborhood for everyone.

We think that takes EVERYONE responsible working together. Our piece of the puzzle is neighbors.

We hope you'll join us for a community safety meeting to hear what's happening, share experiences, meet neighbors, and talk through what we can do as a community to support the neighborhood that we love.

💚 Tuesday, July 14
💚 6-8pm
💚 Whittier Elementary (325 W 26th St)

🛝 What’s happening: Our first Whittier Play Date! This is a casual opportunity for neighborhood caregivers to meet each other, eat some sweet treats from , and enjoy the wonderful new playground at Whittier Park.

⏰ When: Saturday, June 27, 9-11:30am. We’ll also have a July Play Date on July 11th from 2-4pm (save the date!).

📍 Where: Whittier Park (425 W 26th St)

🌧️ Rain plan? If it’s raining hard, we’ll cancel—we’ll make a call at 8am.

We are glad to see the suspect at the 28th & Nicollet standoff was apprehended, and no one was injured or killed.

We are also deeply hoping to see less violence and fear in our neighborhood.

If you are an affected resident, you are welcome to email Anna, Whittier Alliance's Executive Director, about any needs you have ([email protected]). We will do our best to help you.

If this event has been challenging for your mental health, we encourage you to call the 988 Minnesota Lifeline.

We will touch on this event at the Annual Meeting tomorrow (6/10) at 6:30pm at Whittier Elementary.

We love you, Whittier 💚

If you have IDEAS about what you want to see in Whittier, this meeting is for you! 💡

Join us to reflect on the past year + plan for what’s to come for Whittier Alliance.

Free dinner from Channa Kitchen and Krishna's Delight!

Our Annual Election will kick off following the Annual Meeting. Our Annual Election includes board elections and, this year, proposed changes to our bylaws. Read more here: https://www.whittieralliance.org/annual-meeting-2026

MEETING INFO 📝
Where? Whittier Elementary (315 W 26th St)
When? Wednesday, June 10, 6:30-8pm