Thanks to everyone who came to the meeting tonight. It's great to have so many motivated neighbors working on this project.
If you missed the meeting, we have a lot of volunteer opportunities to help us get ready for our big fundraiser on October 3rd. Come to our next meeting in the park, Monday, August 31st at 6pm, or e-mail us for more information: morleyheights (at) yahoo.com
Monday, August 17, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Our Goal - A new Morley Heights Park
We are working to raise money for new playground equipment and a historical marker in the Morley Heights Park. Our goal is to install everything by Spring 2010.
At this time our goal is $35, 000, which would cover the purchase of a playground structure and materials, as well as a historical marker. The city council of Duluth recently voted to support our initiative with matching funds up to $15,000, which has been passed on to the Parks & Recreation department for final approval. Our group is coordinating an effort to raise the remaining funds through grant writing and direct donations from neighborhood families and businesses.
How you can help:
Donations must be made through our fiscal agent - The Montessori School of Duluth. Checks can be made out to The Montessori School of Duluth/Morley Heights Park. They are tax deductible and can be mailed to us at:
The Morley Heights Neighborhood Association
18 Morley Parkway
Duluth, MN 55803
Sponsorship of individual playground components is available for donors. Additionally, donations greater than $1,000 will be recognized on a special plaque. Please contact us for more information.
Volunteer opportunities are also available. E-mail us at morleyheights (at) yahoo.com
At this time our goal is $35, 000, which would cover the purchase of a playground structure and materials, as well as a historical marker. The city council of Duluth recently voted to support our initiative with matching funds up to $15,000, which has been passed on to the Parks & Recreation department for final approval. Our group is coordinating an effort to raise the remaining funds through grant writing and direct donations from neighborhood families and businesses.
How you can help:
Donations must be made through our fiscal agent - The Montessori School of Duluth. Checks can be made out to The Montessori School of Duluth/Morley Heights Park. They are tax deductible and can be mailed to us at:
The Morley Heights Neighborhood Association
18 Morley Parkway
Duluth, MN 55803
Sponsorship of individual playground components is available for donors. Additionally, donations greater than $1,000 will be recognized on a special plaque. Please contact us for more information.
Volunteer opportunities are also available. E-mail us at morleyheights (at) yahoo.com
Neighborhood History
The neighborhood of Morley Heights was originally built in 1920 by the Marshall Wells Hardware Company for its employees. Frame houses were purchased from the DuPont Company in Barksdale, Wisconsin, moved across the lake, rebuilt and offered to company employees. A streetcar provided transportation down Woodland Avenue to the factory in Canal Park.
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