Tapestry Folkdance Center

Dancing is alive and well in the Longfellow neighborhood, especially at Tapestry Folkdance Center, where almost any night of the week you can find "the joys of dance from around the world". The calendar of classes & dance styles taught is impressive, including Argentinian Tango, Ballet, Contra, Cajun, English Country, Morris, Irish Step, Scottish Highland, Nordic, International, Waltz, and I'm sure I left out a few! They also have a First Saturday Salsa Dance with beginner lessons and a live salsa band. 3748 Minnehaha Ave; 612-722-2914.

Greg's Automotive Services

When I first moved to Minneapolis over 20 years ago, a friend recommended Greg's Automotive Services to me when my car needed some work. Over the years, I've frequented Greg's Auto many times and recommended his shop to my friends. Greg and his staff are reliable, friendly and stand behind their work, and they keep prices down by using used parts whenever possible. Located at 4737 Minnehaha Avenue; (612) 724-4081.

Transition Longfellow - Building Resilient Sustainable Community

Transition Longfellow will have it's 1st annual Pancake Breakfast with wheat and gluten-free pancakes, real maple syrup and apples! 

Saturday January 7th, 9:00 - 11:00 AM Bethany Lutheran Church - 3900 36th Ave South.                    Donations will be accepted to cover the costs of the event. 

From Transition Longfellow:  "The Longfellow Sustainability Group --  now called Transition Longfellow -- began one year ago. Let's celebrate  what we've accomplished as individuals and as a community. If you've ever attended a Saturday morning group, a movie night or a book group, we hope you will join us again. If you've never attended a meeting, this would be a great time to start! We're planning our program for 2012 and we'd love your input."

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El Norteno Mexican Restaurant

If you like Mexican food, you owe it to yourself to try El Norteno at 40th and East Lake St. This family owned and run restaurant serves fresh, traditional Mexican food at reasonable prices in a casual, family friendly environment.  The homemade tortillla chips and fresh lemonade are favorites (they also serve beer and wine). El Norteno is attached to a small Mexican market & deli, and in the summer features a lovely outdoor patio. Hours are Monday-Saturday 10 am-9 pm. 4000 E Lake St; (612)722-6888.

Special Offer at Natural Built Home

Welcome to 2012! Living in Longfellow will be offering a new feature this year, that of special offers and coupons from some of the businesses I've highlighted on my blog. For the inaugural special offer, Natural Built Home is offering $5 off a gallon of paint or primer during the month of January to Living in Longfellow blog readers. Just click on the coupon below to enlarge, print and bring it to Natural Built Home to receive your discount. The paints and primers sold at Natural Built Home are non-toxic and very low odor - perfect for painting indoors in the winter!