Connection to Community Resources

Newsletter Highlights:

Thanksgiving Baskets Lottery due Nov 10

Local Food Resources- Yes, food resources are available during the Federal Shutdown

Opportunities: Fall Raking, Hiring Snow Removal Workers,

Resources: Election Day, Energy Assistance, MNSure & Medicare Open Enrollment, Free Tech Help

Events: Fire Station 2 Open House, Smash & Bash

Edina Rotary Clubs are offering a limited number of fully cooked Thanksgiving Meal Baskets. Families who live in Edina or attend EPS are eligible. Someone must be home on Wed. Nov 26th between 12-3pm to receive the meal. If you could benefit from this generous donation, please complete the Request Form to be entered into the lottery. Request must be received by 4 PM on Monday, November 10.

https://bit.ly/turkeybasket2025

Local organizations are ready to serve you.

Find a list of local programs near Edina.

Resources include, Free Groceries as local food pantries & mobile pantries, Free Community Meals and discount food purchasing programs. No barriers, all are welcome.

For additional Holiday resources, check out EdinaResourceCenter.com

Groups are needed to help with Yard clean-up and raking. Groups of 4-6 people are welcome and youth ages 7 and older may participate with supervision. Contact Senior Community Services to register your group.

Senior Community Services is hiring compassionate, dependable, and trustworthy people to provide snow removal help for adults age 60 and older. Earn $20 per hour. Ages 16+ Learn more and apply online

Edina Parks & Recreation Winter/Spring registration opens on November 5 at 12PM for residents and Nov 12 for non-residents. Search for offerings for all ages using online or download a PDF of the Catalog EdinaMN.gov/ActivitiesDirectory.

Stop by Edinborough Park Amphitheater for a variety of Family-friendly Concerts on Sunday evenings, Thursdays & Fridays children's entertainment on Thursdays & Fridays. Look for the Edina Art Center Pop-up Art Cart. Special events include: Friday Night Movies, Dry Tri Turkey Trot, New Year's Eve Party. Entertainment Calendar 2025-26

Sensory Friendly Playtime

Edinborough Park has expanded Sensory-Friendly Playtime. This time is designated for kids ages 1-12 with diverse sensory needs. Admission fees apply.

Sundays, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Give to the Max will take place on November 20 with early giving starting November 1. Donate to your favorite organizations on this day of giving happening across Minnesota. Your donation could be a golden ticket winner that adds more money to your favorite cause. Edina organizations participating include: Edina Give and Go, Edina Education Fund, Edina Crime Prevention Fund, PTOs and dozens more. https://www.givemn.org/gtmd

Salvation Army Toy Shop Registration open on Nov. 1 REGISTER EARLY!

https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/toy-shop/

• Open to residents of the 10 county metro area only (Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Dakota, Scott, Carver, Washington, Chisago, Wright and Sherburne Counties)
• Serves only children 0-14
• Parents/Guardians must provide required documentation (see below)
• Each child may only be registered once. Duplicate registration for the same children will be denied.

City of Edina Election Info

MN Election Info sample ballot, polling locations, election results

Edina Fire Station 1

6250 Tracy Ave

2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Learn more and register for an available spot

Applications for Energy Assistance are now available. Renters and home owners who are needing assistance paying their energy bills (gas, electric) can complete an application between October 1, 2025 and May 31, 2025. Eligible applicants may receive a grant paid directly to their utility provider to reduce utility expenses. Applications are available in multiple languages and formats including: online, paper, and by mail. Learn More

Benefits may be delayed due to the government shutdown. However, applications are still currently being accepted, and individuals are encouraged to apply.

Open Enrollment for Medical Insurance in 2026 is open November 1- Dec 18 for coverage starting January 1, 2026. Enrollment December 19-January 15 will have coverage begin February 1, 2026

Free navigator support is available to help identify and register for medical plans and apply for financial assistance. Find an assistor or review the MNSure Preferred Navigator Partners list for free help.

mnsure.org/

Open Enrollment for Medicare in 2026 is open October 15 - December 7 for coverage starting January 1, 2026.Next year, your Medicare plan may no longer be available, your provider networks or coverage may change, or how much you pay could be different.

It's important to know how changes will affect your coverage for 2026. Learn more at New in Medicare for 2026.

For assistance:

MN Aging Pathways: 1-800-333-2433 or visit https://mn.gov/aging-pathways/
Medicare: 1-800-633-4227 or visit Medicare.gov (24/7)

Senior Linkage Line is now Minnesota Aging Pathways

November 13 & December 11

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Edina Library - 5280 Grandview Square

No advanced registration needed

Thursday, October 30
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

4401 W. 76th St.

Fire Station Dedication will take place 4:00-4:30 p.m. Tours, demonstrations and more will be part of this grand celebration. Halloween Costumes are welcome!

Saturday, November 1

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Countryside Park, 6240 Trace Ave S

Bring your natural pumpkins (no paint, wax, glitter, sticker) and rolls, smash or watch them drop from the rescue ladder. Halloween costumes are encouraged.

Learn More

Kindergarten Information Nights

Concord, Cornelia, Creek Valley: Oct. 23, 5:30 pm. - 6:30 p.m.

Countryside: Oct. 28, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Countryside Dual Language: Oct. 29, 5:30 pm. - 6:30 p.m.

Highlands: Oct.30, 5:30 pm. - 6:30 p.m. [Continuous Progress Info at 6:45 p.m.]

Normandale: Nov. 6 5:30 pm. - 6:30 p.m.

Middle School Information Nights- for 4th & 5th grade families

South View Middle School: Nov 6, 5:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

Valley View Middle School: Nov 13,5:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

No School: November 4, 26, 27, & 28. School Buildings are closed Nov. 27 & 28

Saturday, November 29

Small Business Saturday

5 p.m. Tree Lighting, music by The Mistletones & Santa

Bloomington Public Health, 952-563-8900, WIC, immunizations

City of Edina, 952-927-8861

Edina Community Ed, 952-848-3952

Edina Senior Center, 952-833-9570

Family Response, 612-979-9511, immediate in-person support & stabilization for families

Mental Health Crisis Services, call or text 988, 24/7

Normandale Center for Healing, 952-929-1698, caregiver support, education, resources

Senior Community Services,952-541-1019 caregiver support, household & outdoor maintenance,

VEAP, 952-888-9616, food pantry, social services