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There's still plenty of time to plan a National Night Out block event
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National Night Out is Tuesday, August 5. While you don't have to close your street to have a block gathering, NNO is the one night each year when Minneapolis residents can close their street for free! July 24 is the extended deadline for free street closure. After that street closure costs $100 through July 31, and is not possible after July 31. To register your event visit the 
Make the most of your block event: invite "the right people"
National Night Out is your best chance this year to connect with neighbors, so be sure to invite everybody who lives on your block, and invite them in person if possible. Sometimes planners avoid inviting a "problem house," but don't miss this opportunity to make a connection. Also consider inviting the people who own, but don't live at, the rental buildings on your block. And consider inviting a nearby block that didn't participate last year. For assistance with any of the above, please contact Eric at CNO by e-mail or at 612-724-7457.
Challenge your household to save energy and dollars
A recent survey finds 30 percent more bicycles on the Midtown Greenway than in 2007. Among the busiest times are morning and afternoon rush hours, as more commuters are leaving their car at home one or more days per week. For more local inspiration, click here to take the Minnesota Energy Challenge. This free tool will help you understand your energy usage and identify simple ways to cut costs and lower your footprint on the planet. Be sure to join the Corcoran neighborhood Challenge Team and look at how Corcoran participation measures up to other neighborhoods.
Corcoran t-shirts are $7, or free for one lucky block
New Corcoran t-shirts are now available in small, medium, large, and extra large sizes. The shirts are $7 at the CNO office. In addition, all Corcoran blocks that have registered their National Night Out event with the City of Minneapolis will be entered into a drawing at CNO. The winning block will receive free Corcoran t-shirts for everyone who attends their National Night Out event.
Attend, or volunteer for, the Powderhorn Art Fair
The annual Powderhorn Art Fair will take place Saturday, August 2 from 10:00 to 6:00 and Sunday, August 3 from 10:00 to 5:00. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people while spending time outside enjoying art. Help with booth-sitting, t-shirt sales, the artists' lounge, or traffic control. Shifts are flexible. To set up a 2 to 4 hour shift, contact Cyndi by e-mail or call 612-543-2232.
Corcoran Neighborhood Organization | 3451 Cedar Ave S | Minneapolis MN 55407
Phone 612-724-7457 | Fax 612-721-7588