The Neighborhood Advocate apr. 18, 2007

Unite With Neighborhood Newsies This Monday Night

Residents of all skill levels are invited to help shape the future Corcoran News paper this Monday, April 23, 6:30 pm at CNO. A small but enthusiastic team of volunteer publishers has taken shape, but more hands are needed! On Monday, the team will work on a new layout and discuss the roles each person wants to play. Volunteers are needed for many important roles, including 1) editing news & articles, 2) editing graphics, 3) crafting titles, 4) breaker titles & pull-quotes, and 5) final layout (production editing). We’ll also need someone who knows Adobe InDesign or would like to learn. Volunteer turnout on April 23rd will be crucial in assessing the energy available to sustain a monthly version of The News. A decision about the future of The Corcoran News will be made at CNO’s May board meeting. Read related story.

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Workshop Will Teach Graffiti Removal, Prepare For Action

There will be a free workshop on graffiti removal tomorrow, Thursday, April 19 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Corcoran Park (3334 20th Ave S). Angela Brenny from Minneapolis' Clean City program will provide graffiti clean up training and information. In addition, volunteer teams will be recruited to inspect sites on East 38th Street, collect removal permission from property owners, and match paint colors (on Friday, April 20), and to participate in a day of cleaning up graffiti on 38th (on Saturday, April 21). Contact Carlos Quezada to learn more.

Clean Up Watersheds, Clean Up Graffiti This Saturday

The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board will host the 13th annual Earth Day watershed clean up this Saturday, April 21. This flyer lists a variety of clean up sites where help is needed.

Also this Saturday, A Community Graffiti Clean Up will take place from 12:00 to 5:00 pm, starting at Plaza Verde at 1516 E Lake St. To learn more, call 612-276-7024. The Community Graffiti Clean Up is sponsored by various Latino media outlets and community organizations.

RSVP for This Sunday’s Pizza Party Fundraiser

Eat pizza and support CNO. The Chatterbox Pub (2229 E. 35th St) will host a Pizza Party fundraiser from Noon to 3 pm this Sunday, April 22nd. The pizza buffet will cost $9.95 per person ($5 for children aged 12 and under), and half of all proceeds will benefit CNO. The buffet will feature a variety of gourmet pizzas and desserts. Please bring your family, friends, and neighbors, and RSVP to Matt at CNO at 612-724-7457. Please provide Matt with the number in your party.

Neighborhood Will Elect New CNO Board Members

CNO will host their annual elections at Corcoran Park on May 7th, 6:30 pm. There will be 3 board seats open: Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and an At-Large seat. The meeting will include introductions, presentations from potential candidates, voting for new officers, and community discussion about what is happening in the neighborhood. If you are interested in running for a board seat or learning more, contact Amy at CNO at 612-724-7457.

Learn Self Defense Skills at Free Workshops

Black belt self-defense expert Mary Brandl will teach basic skills at several free workshops next week, including Tuesday, April 24 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm and Thursday, April 26 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. An additional class in Spanish will be offered Thursday, May 3 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. All workshops will be held in suite 107 of the Midtown Global Market, 2929 Chicago Ave S. Space is limited and you must RSVP to Renee Allen (612-825-6138), or for the May 3 workshop, John Reed (612-673-5579).

EPA Will Provide Arsenic Update at Public Meeting

On Tuesday, April 24, the United States EPA will host a public meeting on residential cleanup of arsenic soil contamination near the former 'CMC Heartland' factory site at 28th and Hiawatha. The meeting will take place at the Midtown YWCA (2121 E. Lake St.) from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. For more background on the contamination and cleanup, view the EPA webpage on the Heartland site. Scroll down to find dates of future meetings.