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Volunteers still needed for Corcoran Clean Sweep on Saturday, June 28
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Corcoran's annual Clean Sweep event will happen on Saturday, June 28 this year, and volunteers are still needed! This community event helps residents dispose of non-hazardous junk that cannot be reused, sold, or given away. Volunteers load these materials into trucks and haul them to the Southside Transfer Station. 
Block Leader training builds skills to prevent crime
Another free block leader training, presented by Community Crime Prevention/SAFE, is coming up on Monday, June 30, 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Minneapolis Police Department 3rd Precinct, 3000 Minnehaha Ave S. This training will equip you to solve problems effectively, know how and when to use 911, organize a block or apartment club, and get acquainted with your Crime Prevention Specialist. The training is free but you must RSVP by calling 612-673-2856.
Don't miss July 4 festival and fireworks in Powderhorn Park
Each year, over 30,000 people throughout Minneapolis gather in Powderhorn Park on July 4 to participate in family activities, enjoy live music, barbeque and picnic, and ooh and ahh at an amazing fireworks display. Beginning at 3:00 pm, family activities will include large "moon-walk" bouncing tents, face painting, a clown, helium balloons and more. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Powderhorn Park is located at 3400 15th Ave S.
Free training will equip effective volunteers, activists
The Minnesota Center for Neighborhood Organizing is offering a series of free trainings for neighborhood volunteers. The 2-hour sessions will take place once a week on Wednesdays for five weeks. The first meeting on Wed., July 16 at 7:00 pm will cover Recruiting Volunteers. Other topics will be chosen by the participants and might include leadership development, issues identification, fundraising, organizing and involving under-represented groups, running effective meetings, research, media and communication. Location is Northeast YMCA, 2304 Jackson St. NE. To learn more, contact Jay Clark at 625-2513.
Free NNO street closure requires action by July 22
On Tuesday, August 5, National Night Out block parties will occur all over Minneapolis and all over America. NNO is your best chance of the year to build the neighbor-to-neighbor connections that help prevent crime. While you don't have to close your street to have a block party, NNO is the one time each year when Minneapolis residents can close their street for free! To do so you must register your event by July 22 by visiting the NNO website or by calling 3-1-1. After July 22, street closure costs $100. When you register your event, you can also request free door prizes including tickets for Twins baseball games and the Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America.
Corcoran Neighborhood Organization | 3451 Cedar Ave S | Minneapolis MN 55407
Phone 612-724-7457 | Fax 612-721-7588