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Neighborhood Curbside Clean-Up Nov. 7

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correct-pile-sizeCART trucks will be here beginning early in the morning on November 7.  All items must be on the curb Saturday morning and do not put them out before 5pm Friday, November 6.  This clean-­up is for residents within the boundaries of Moores Park Neighborhood only. Bikes, bed frames, plastic toys, televisions, and toilets are among the items that will be picked up. Download the complete guidelines >>

Volunteers are needed to work during clean­up. NO VOLUNTEERS MEANS NO CLEAN­-UP. Email Natalie Molnar, MPNO President to sign up, president@mpno.info

TruGreen’s #TruNeighbor Grant Benefits Moores Park Neighborhood

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12049577_1502473213385386_4755892518172934965_nIt was officially announced on Sept. 30 that thanks to TruGreen’s TruNeighbor grant, plus Blight Elimination funds provided by MSHDA, a Land Bank owned property in the 1800 block of Osband Ave. is being redeveloped into a fruit tree and perennial garden for neighbors to gather and children to play.

Our neighbors on Osband Ave. will directly benefit from this green space! This will be an ongoing partnership with the Land Bank, TruGreen and our neighborhood.

Love Your Block Program (PhotoVoice Presentation August 17)

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lansing-love-your-blockThe Love Your Block program is a service strategy to engage community members in revitalizing neighborhoods – one block at a time. Through this program the city of Lansing will provide mini-grants (up to $5,000) for neighborhood revitalization projects funded through the Cities of Service.

Learn more about the grant, and start a conversation about potential projects our neighborhood could apply for on August 17 from 7-9 p.m. at St. Casimir Church, 800 W. Barnes Ave. Lansing, MI 48910. This will be a PhotoVoice presentation through the Lansing Love Your Block program. For questions or concerns, contact Neighborhood Engagement Coordinator, Andi Crawford at andi.crawford@lansingmi.gov.

Lansing Unionized Vaudeville Spectacle Concert at Moores Park – June 10

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The first Parks & Rec “Concert in the Park” series is Moores Park featuring the Lansing Unionized Vaudeville Spectacle (LUVS): Wed., June 10 at 7pm!

Come out and enjoy good food, art activities, great music and of course great company! Good Truckin’ Diner will be selling food, 517 Shirts will be selling MPNO shirts, and the REACH Art Studio will be providing an awesome craft for the kids. Parks staff will be on hand with swimming registration cards so you can fill those out while you’re here and the Lansing Historical Society will be providing a history tour of the pool at 6:15pm so be sure to check that out!

Please note, parking is very limited at the park. Walking or biking is strongly encouraged. Overflow parking will be provided at St. Casimir Catholic Parish on Barnes Ave, just a short walk from the park

Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection May – Sept.

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FREE service for Ingham County Residents: Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Thursdays from 2:00 – 6:00pm,  May – September 2015. Over the counter meds, mineral spirits, needles, and brake fluid are among the accepted materials taken.  Download the HHW flyer for a complete listing. This is at the Ingham County Health Department Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 5303 South Cedar Street, Lansing.