Today at 7pm Anoka residents have a chance to voice their opinions on a proposed off-leash dog park. There is a 1.5 acre area at Mississippi Community Park that is a potential location. In order to use the park, pets need to be licensed in Anoka & have up-to-date vaccinations. The park will be fully fenced & provide bags & containers for waste. (comment)
Thanks to the Anoka County Library, kids who can’t afford to own a book will have one in time for the holidays.
Anoka County libraries are seeking donations of new/unwrapped books for children and young adults. These books will be distributed to the local food shelves.
Book drop-off sites are:
Any Anoka County Library, Anoka County History Center, Columbia Heights Public Library and..(read more)
The MN Orchcestra is having a FREE concert on Sat., December 6, 2:00pm, & Sat., December 6, 4:00pm. The event is at the Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN.
For further information check out http://www.minnesotaorchestra.(comment)
The Housing Opportunity Fund grants promote and expand affordable housing and homeownership opportunities in the communities of those awarded. Click here to read more...(comment)
Negotiations for the sale of a home can be affected by emotional factors. For example, it is easy to be offended by someone who is making an offer on your property. Even if the buyers love your house, they are trying to negotiate the best possible price and terms. They probably will not let you know how much they want your home until they have negotiated a purchase agreement.
Anoka County's Energy Assistance (EAP) helps low income residents by paying a portion of their heating costs & educating them on how to lower their heating costs. The Energy Assistance Program runs from October 1, 2008 through May 31, 2009. There are eligibility requirements that must be met. For further information send an e-mail to accap@accap.org.
Are you in need of help with minor home repairs, seasonal chores or housekeeping? The Anoka County Community Action Program (ACCAP) has a program called "Chores & More" to help out with tasks such as shoveling snow, mowing & housekeeping. The program uses independent contractors and volunteers to help residents in the county. People over 60 years old or with disabilities..(read more)
Prices & Sales in the Neighborhood October 2008
Area
New Listings
Total Number of Homes for Sale
Pending
Average List Price on New Listings
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Two additions are planned for Bunker Beach, Anoka County’s outdoor water park in Bunker Hills Regional Park. The expansion includes a lazy river & two tube slides! The river is expected to be about 10-12 feet wide, 3 feet deep & around 900 feet long! The new tube slides will connect to the lazy river. They currently have a wave pool, adventure pool, water slides, plunge pool & a..(read more)
Master Suite with walk-in closet & full bath—a rare find in Como Park !
Treehouse feel, especially nice in Spring overlooking apple blossoms!
Door leading to future private balcony off master!
Sun-filled front porch!
Brand new kitchen with solid cherry cabinets!
Knockdown ceilings and walls throughout!
Restoration done by a master carpenter with an eye for detail with craftsmanship..(read more)
