bloomington
Even in January, you can think about gardening
Applications for city community gardens will be available online Jan. 15, with gardens awarded on a first-come, first-served basis with preference to Bloomington residents and people who have rented gardens before.
This year, 98 plots at two locations — Smith Park and Harrison Park — are available, including five raised-bed plots for gardeners with mobility issues. The seasonal rental fee is $37, with a maximum of three plots per rental.
For more information, go to http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/cityhall/dept/commserv/parkrec/services/garden/garden.htm.
edina
City seeks opinions on allowing food trucks
The city of Edina is seeking the opinions of residents on whether to change ordinances to allow food trucks in the city on "Speak Up, Edina!," the city's online engagement website.
Food trucks are now prohibited in Edina, but the city has been approached by people who are interested in changing that.
The discussion on food trucks will be monitored online through Jan. 31. Residents, business owners and visitors are encouraged to weigh in on the issue. For more information, visit www.SpeakUpEdina.org .
'A Sea Change' climate film showing tonight
The award-winning film "A Sea Change: Imagine a World Without Fish" will be shown at 7 p.m. tonight at the Southdale Library, 7001 York Av. Admission is free.
Filled with amazing images of ocean creatures, the film explains acidification, which poses a serious threat to sea life. The film, which has won documentary awards, shows the danger that fish and seafood populations could collapse as a side effect of carbon dioxide that is being added to the atmosphere.
