EPA Will Discuss Arsenic Contamination With Residents

The residential soil contamination associated with the former pesticide plant at 28th and Hiawatha, and progress on cleanup efforts led by the Federal Government, will be discussed at a community meeting hosted by the EPA tonight (June 5), 7:00 to 8:30 pm, Midtown YWCA (2121 E. Lake St). Learn more.

Torres Ray and Davnie Will Host Town Hall Forum

Join your District 62A electeds for a discussion on the outcomes of the 2007 Legislative Session. On Wednesday, June 6, 6:00 to 8:30 pm, Senator Patricia Torres Ray and Representative Jim Davnie invite constituents to Corcoran Park (3334 20th Ave S). View event flyer.

Events Committee To Meet, Continue Movie Night Planning

This Thursday, June 7 at 5:45 pm, CNO's Event Committee will meet to continue planning for 'Movies in the Park.' The family-friendly movies will be screened on an outdoor big screen in Corcoran Park on the second Wednesday of each month. View 'Movies' flyer here. Events Committee volunteers have also been helping prepare for this Saturday's Neighborhood Garage Sale. Everyone is invited to participate with the Events Committee.

Newspaper Team Will Work on July Issue, Help Needed

An enthusiastic group recently began work on the July issue of the Corcoran News, and will meet again on Monday, June 11, 6:30 pm at CNO. The 22-year-old newspaper recently returned to its volunteer roots. A variety of roles are available, including writing articles, assembling the community calendar, copy editing, photography and graphics editing, crafting titles, and final layout. Everyone is invited, and no experience is required. The team meets on the second Monday of each month.

Support CNO When You Support The Chatterbox

The Chatterbox Pub has unveiled plans to contribute a percent of its sales to the Corcoran Neighborhood Organization when patrons use one of four special coupons. Download and print coupons here. Owner Steve Miller says, "We believe active organizations, schools and recreational group activities are vital in developing strong, healthy and supportive communities." Steve encourages residents to print additional copies for future visits and share the coupons with friends. The coupons are valid at both the Corcoran location and the new store in St. Paul. Note the expiration date, and watch for updated coupons in future issues of this newsletter.

June Is Here, Neighborhood Brims with Happenings

Edit your local newspaper, engage your state senator, unite with fellow artists, witness an Aztec dance ceremony, plan your National Night Out event and share NNO ideas at a 6-neighborhood barbeque, shop 99 garage sales in a day, buy locally-made cheese, asparagus, and art, paint a mini-mural with your kids, engage in land development decisions, hear live music, plan a community event or farmers' market, meet your fellow seniors, learn sustainable landscaping, bicycle and lunch with new people, or watch an outdoor movie on a big screen. These are all great ways to meet new neighbors and improve your community, and all will happen this month in the Corcoran neighborhood. View neighborhood calendar.