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Mujeres Latinas celebrate Dia de los Muertos
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Sixteen local women and their children, many in costumes, gathered at Powderhorn Park last Friday for a Day of the Dead celebration. As per Mexican custom, traditional foods were brought as offerings (ofrendas) for those who have passed. The women also continued work on a group embroidery project. Mujeres Latinas has been meeting each Thursday at the Park for educational workshops, computer courses, and aerobics planned by volunteer leaders with coordination and support from Latinos en Acción (LEA), a project of the Corcoran Neighborhood Organization (CNO) in partnership with Longfellow Community Council (LCC) and Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association (PPNA). Latinos en Acción builds cohesive and inclusive communities by conducting outreach, empowering residents and business owners to address issues that impact the Latino community, and connecting residents to the work of the neighborhood organizations and vice versa. To learn more 
Vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4
Polls are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Know where to vote on Election Day and view a sample ballot by using the Minneapolis Voting Precinct Finder. Note that thirteen Minneapolis polling places have moved to new locations this year. Allow plenty of time at the polls. The busiest times are typically before and after the regular workday. And remember, all eligible voters have the right to be absent from work for the purpose of voting during the morning of a state or federal election, per Minnesota State law (M.S. 204C.04).
Hearts & Hammers rehabs for disabled homeowners
Hearts & Hammers, a non-profit that provides exterior home rehabilitation assistance at no charge to qualifying elderly and disabled residents, is seeking homeowners to assist at this time. Labor is provided by volunteers from local businesses, professional associations, and churches. Homes with the greatest need are given the highest priority. Monthly income limitations are $2,030 for 1 resident, $2,766 for 2 residents; to learn more or recommend a neighbor who might qualify, please contact Mike Hutson at 952-922-2451.
Mark your calendar: crime prevention & home winterizing
You are invited to a free neighborhood-wide meeting on Monday, November 10 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Corcoran Park, 3334 20th Ave S. Crime in Corcoran is up compared with last year. What do the numbers mean? What are your concerns? Help create a 2009 Neighborhood Policing Plan with CPS Karen Notsch and Lieutenant Wes Ostlund of the 3rd Precinct. Then, enjoy a seminar on Winterizing your home to keep heating costs low, by local expert Jim Walsh, who will describe the principles of efficient heating, identify simple cost-saving improvements, and answer questions. Free giveaways will include programmable thermostats, window insulation, and other winterizing gear.
MPD seeks new McGruff House volunteers
The Minneapolis Police Department is looking for volunteers to offer their home as a safe haven to kids in their neighborhood. Children learn that they can go to specially marked McGruff Houses—which might be houses, townhouses or apartments—any time they sense danger as they go to and from school or are playing in the neighborhood. As a McGruff House volunteer you might: * Call the child’s parents or 911 if a child is lost or has a medical emergency, * Reassure the child if he or she is frightened, * Report crimes and suspicious activities. The application process is simple. If you are regularly home mornings and/or afternoons and would like to help children in emergencies, click here to learn more.
Corcoran Neighborhood Organization | 3451 Cedar Ave S | Minneapolis MN 55407
Phone 612-724-7457 | Fax 612-721-7588