The Neighborhood Advocate
Introducing 'Acorn Logic,' a New Neighborhood Comic Strip

Acorn Logic by Elise Kyllo Please join the Neighborhood Advocate in welcoming our new cartoon neighbors, whose adventures will be chronicled in this newsletter. The creation of artist Elise Kyllo, Acorn Logic is a fun comic for kids and adults, and includes themes of simple living--what Elise calls "backyard basics." Neighbors may recall Elise from the community mural she designed and led at the 34th and Cedar gas station last summer. To view this week's comic, simply click on the image at right. While Acorn Logic is not exclusive to the Corcoran neighborhood, its temporary online home can be found here, at the CNO website.

 

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Make An Impact: Volunteer with Restorative Justice

"I get to explain to johns how their actions impact my neighborhood," says Corcoran resident Russ Henry, of his time volunteering with Restorative Justice. "My hours with RJ are the most effective I've spent as a volunteer." Each session consists of a dialogue between 3 residents and a non-violent offender, who must "acknowledge their wrongdoing and repair its harm, in part through community service," explains Russ. Program Coordinator Cyndi Butler adds, "trainings are free and the commitment is very flexible." A new Youth Program uses the same model for juvenile offenders and youth volunteers. To inquire contact Cyndi Butler (Adult) at 612-728-7506 or Cate Long (Youth) at 612-728-7553.

Join New Anti-Graffiti Project at Overland Train Museum

Tonight (Mar. 15) at 7:45 pm, the anti-graffiti group AlleyKatz will hold a kickoff meeting for a new mural project. The project aims to curb graffiti through installation of murals and landscaping at the Hiawatha Overland Train Museum on E. 38th Street in the Standish neighborhood. Anyone interested in learning more or who wants to get involved, including youth, should attend. Also collaborating on the project are the Minnesota Association of Landscape Architects (MASLA) and the Minnesota Landscape and Nursery Association (MNLA). Tonight's meeting will take place at the Standish-Ericsson Neighborhood Association (SENA), 1830 E. 42nd St. To learn more about this project or AlleyKatz contact Roxanne.