Corcoran Neighborhood Organization

Kids and adults are invited to paint their own Mini Mural at free workshop

Artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to paint their own Mini Mural at a free workshop at Corcoran Park (3334 20th Ave S), Tuesday, May 13 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Weather permitting, we will be painting outdoors. No art skills or supplies are needed, but do wear your painting clothes.

Mini murals adorn a number of area garages, notably near Powderhorn Park. When installed on a garage, Mini Murals: 1.) celebrate kids' work, 2.) are proven to deter graffiti, and 3.) tell passersby that neighbors care ("yes, even about the alley"). Interested Corcoran residents can get free help with installation on their garage after the event. Take yours home or enter in the contest--six will be chosen to replace the existing Mini Murals on the CNO building! Learn more here.

Adult helpers are needed for the event. Contact Eric at CNO to learn more.

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Join the Corcoran News Team, help create the June issue

Break out your reporter's hat, your camera, or your eye for what's happening in Corcoran and help create your neighborhood newspaper. The volunteer News Team will start work on the June issue on Monday, May 12 at 6:30 pm at CNO. No prior experience is necessary, nor do you need to make a long-term commitment. Come share your ideas and unique perspective! Contact Eric at CNO to learn more.

Eat pizza, meet neighbors, and help CNO at buffet fundraiser

On Sunday, May 18, join CNO board and staff members for a dinner buffet at the downtown Pizza Luce (119 N. 4th St), from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and children 8+ and $5 for children under 8, and include all-you-can-eat pizza (drinks sold separately). Stop by the CNO office to pick up tickets, or purchase at the event. Proceeds benefit the neighborhood programs of CNO.

Get engaged in environmental justice in Phillips and beyond

On Friday, May 9, all Minneapolis residents are invited to the Phillips Environmental Justice Forum & Feast to explore issues of environmental justice in our communities. Topics will include air quality, emissions pollution, exposure pathways, environmental health, as well as what we can do to make our environment safer, cut costs, create truly "green" jobs for residents and address environmental justice issues. The event will be held at Plaza Verde (Lake Street & 15th Ave) in Suite 301, from 5:00 to 9:30 pm.

Bike/walk week includes grand opening of bike center

May 12 to 18 is Twin Cities Bike / Walk Week, and will feature a Bike / Walk to Work Day on Wednesday, May 14 (participate by biking or walking to work). Learn more here. Then, on Friday, May 16, the new Freewheel Bike Center will open on the Midtown Greenway at Midtown Exchange. Learn more here. According to the Minnesota Energy Challenge, the average Minnesota commuter could save $130 and 1,140 pounds of global warming pollution per year by biking, walking, or using transit just one day per week. Learn more here.

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Corcoran Neighborhood Organization | 3451 Cedar Ave S | Minneapolis MN 55407
Phone 612-724-7457 | Fax 612-721-7588