East Isles Residents Association (EIRA) is a neighborhood-based organization whose primary goal is to improve neighborhood livability, develop a greater sense of community, and promote the well-being of all of its residents. EIRA encourages resident involvement in order to understand and take action on issues that impact the neighborhood. EIRA develops initiatives that address a wide range of topics that residents believe to be important. Our focus is on increasing neighborhood involvement, preserving the vitality of the neighborhood, and making improvements that make East Isles one of the City of Minneapolis’s most vibrant communities.
The East Isles Neighborhood Association (EIRA) met on Tuesday, December 10 to consider the Neighborhood Revitalization Program plan modifications and elect two new Directors. The members in attendance approved the plan modification and elected Becky Accettura and Molly Simmons to the board. Eric Hausman was also elected as a board… Read More
The board of the East Isles Residents Association will meet on Tuesday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. at Grace Trinity Community Church at 1430 W. 28th St. Please join us! The agenda for Tuesday’s meeting is below. 20-2-11 EIRA Board of Directors Mtg Agenda FINAL… Read More
This committee is open to all residents of the East Isles community, and we welcome new members from the neighborhood who are interested in working to leverage EIRA's NRP funding for the betterment of the community. Read More
See if you're eligible for up to $250 in home security upgrades. Read More
East Isles is a vibrant urban, historic neighborhood that enjoys the best of the commercial city, and the peaceful escape of tree-lined streets and parks. Over 50 shops and restaurants line the southern and eastern borders in the Uptown area, while the serene Lake of the Isles is the border to the west.
The neighborhood’s name reflects the small islands in the lake and it is one of the most popular recreational destinations in the Twin Cities.
The East Isles Neighborhood Association (EIRA) met on Tuesday, December 10 to consider the Neighborhood Revitalization Program plan modifications and elect two new Directors. The members in attendance approved the… Read More
The board of the East Isles Residents Association will meet on Tuesday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. at Grace Trinity Community Church at 1430 W. 28th St. Please join us!… Read More
This committee is open to all residents of the East Isles community, and we welcome new members from the neighborhood who are interested in working to leverage EIRA's NRP funding for the betterment of the community. Read More
See if you're eligible for up to $250 in home security upgrades. Read More
Becky has been an East Isles resident since June of 2018. She has a B.A. in Sociology/Anthropology and Religion from St. Olaf College. You can find her eating snacks and drinking tea while walking around the neighborhood looking for cats and/or frogs.
Andrew loves East Isles for its many amenities, its compactness and walkability, and its easy transit access. He can usually be seen walking around the neighborhood or around Lake of the Isles, so stop and say hi if you see him! Andrew has a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Studies and a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, both from the University of Minnesota. He is also Chair of the Transportation & Land Use Committee.
Emma is excited to get involved in the East Isles community after moving to the neighborhood with her partner in May 2018. When she's not working at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota she can often be found at local coffee shops.
Mike and his wife Dawn have lived in East Isles since returning to Minnesota from DC in 1998. Today they share their home on the lake with John and Lily. Mike's best estimate is he has logged over 10,000 miles running, walking and biking around the Chain of Lakes.
John, his wife Megan and their son Flynn have lived in East Isles for Flynn’s whole life (6 years). Megan and John have lived here six years on top of that. They all enjoy spending time outside in the parks and experiencing the fun activities that Uptown has to offer.
Ellen van Iwaarden is a retired attorney and nonprofit consultant who is grateful for all the East Isles neighborhood has to offer. She enjoys serving on the board, walking and skiing around the Lake, gardening, and golfing.
East Isles Residents Association exists to communicate with, advocate for and bring neighbors together. We are members of this community and volunteer our time to make it the best it can be. If you enjoy:
Come join us an see how you can get involved! We have jobs for all interests and levels of committment.
See you around the lakes!
2nd Tuesday of every month
Grace Trinity Church
1430 W 28th St
Minneapolis, MN 55408
East Isles Residents Association
2751 Hennepin Ave S, #294
Minneapolis, MN 55408