We are honored and grateful to report this news. Third Unitarian Church has selected the Central Austin Neighborhood Association as one of the recipients of its newly created Share the Plate program. CANA is one of ten organizations that will receive a donation over the next 12 month. Third Unitarian Church has provided support…
CANA Neighborhood Beautification
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You might have noticed that the mountain of mulch that was on the vacant lot at the southeast corner of Mayfield and Corcoran has dwindled down to almost a mole hill. Thanks to your neighbors and the students from Christ the King High School, that mulch was moved to corners around our area. Our…
June 18, 2013 Meeting
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Take Action Tuesday Come prepared to work on your ideas and concerns. We look for creative solutions. Short and focused on action steps. Calls to action and community reports from 6:30 to 7:00pm. Topics scheduled for discussion include the corner garden planting and maintenance, and July 20 neighborhood party planning Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm: 301 N.…
MARCH MEMO ON MEETINGS
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There will NOT be a general CANA meeting in this month of March. Smaller working groups are continuing to advance projects scheduled for this year. You can still contribute to the forward motion. Your energy and input is important. You can respond to this email with your intentions or place your comments on our Facebook…
CHICAGO POLICE CHANGING RESPONSE PLAN FOR SOME 911 CALLS
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Starting February 4th, Chicago police changed their responses to 911 calls. They’ll no longer come right away to reports of incidents where the suspect is no longer on the scene and the victim isn’t in “immediate danger”. These incidents include criminal damage to property, vehicle thefts and garage burglaries. They state the move will free…
TAKE ACTION TUESDAY FEBRUARY 19,2013
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TAKE ACTION TUESDAY MAKE IT HAPPEN !!!!! CENTRAL AUSTIN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Come prepared to work on your ideas and concerns. Our meetings are short and focused on action steps. 6:30PM to 8:00PM Tomorrow Tuesday February 19, 2013 301 N. Mayfield, Third Unitarian Church 6:30 pm to 7:00pm Calls to Action/Activity Reports Up…
ANOTHER LIQUOR STORE !…..REALLY????????
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ANOTHER LIQUOR STORE ?? REALLY ?????? How can you build a solid house if your contractor is setting small fires in the basement? How can a community continue to find the energy and resources to build and to improve its quality of life when it must expend so much of its limited capital…
PARTICIPATE IN CREATING A BRIGHT 2013
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MAKE IT HAPPEN in 2013 ! Come participate in bringing out the beauty in our neighborhood, creating a neighborhood of peace with a greater sense of safety. Make a positive contribution to the revitalization of our community. WHAT WE BELIEVE DETERMINES HOW WE BEHAVE. NEXT MEETING TUESDAY JANUARY 15 6:30pm to 8:00pm…
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
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Your Central Austin Neighborhood Association, CANA, is looking forward to the positive possibilities of the New Year. We are encouraged by the support we received during 2012 from college alumni associations, high school students, large corporations, small companies, and residents like you. Because we joined together and worked on common goals, we were able to…
Mayor’s Office and Police Department Want to Meet With You on December 11, 2012
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ATTENTION: RESIDENTS OF THE AREA CENTRAL TO AUSTIN MADISON TO LAKE You Have the Power to Help Take Back Your Neighborhood The Chicago Police Department recently concluded a narcotics enforcement operation targeting violent street gangs in the area of West End to Madison, Central to Austin in the 15th District. In the…
NOTES FROM LAST MEETING OF THE YEAR
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2013 EVENTS We remain excited and encouraged about the possibilities for our neighborhood. We continue to meet neighbors who share our desire for a better community. We continue to be amazed at the number and type of resources that are available to assist in accomplishing this goal. These potential supporters are looking for evidence…
CANA Party Planning Meeting Tuesday
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CANA MEETING ON TUESDAY Don’t miss the next CANA meeting on Tuesday, July 17. We need your help. We’ll be putting the finishing touches on preparations for our first annual block party the following Saturday, July 21. Next meeting Tuesday July 17, 2012 6:30 PM 301 N Mayfield Third Unitarian Church Block Party…
Be a Part of a Winning Team: Spread Beauty
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It’s May and already we can see the beginnings of another summer of wonderful accents throughout our neighborhood. Thanks to our work in April, and building upon the foundation we set last year, we are well prepared to create more beauty in Austin. YOU CAN BE PART OF AN AWARD WINNING TEAM. Come and participate…
Welcome Spring on April 21, 2012
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Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., is Central Austin Neighborhood Association’s (CANA’s) Spring Cleanup Day. CANA’s 16 square blocks are bordered by Austin Blvd. (W), Mason (E), Washington (S), and Corcoran (N). Equipment and supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring some or your own. Volunteers will meet at 9 a.m.…
SIGNS AND DOLLAR SIGNS: Can signs help a community
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Littered across the landscape of the 29th ward, you can see large 4 ft. by 4 ft. signs urging you to take action, to make a choice on one day of the year. The sign is asking you to vote for the alderman. The concept is that this choice will lead to a better quality of life…
Meeting Tonight at 6:30PM
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CANA MONTHLY MEETING Come join us in: bringing out the beauty in our neighborhood, creating a neighborhood of peace with a greater sense of safety, making a positive contribution to the revitalization of our community WHAT WE BELIEVE DETERMINES HOW WE BEHAVE. 6:30pm to 8:00pm Third Unitarian Church 301 N. Mayfield Come to plan events…
MEET TO PLAN, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7
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MAKE IT HAPPEN !!!!! Come participate in deciding what activities take place in your neighborhood this year. Planning meeting at 6:30PM Tomorrow Tuesday February 7, 2012 301 N. Mayfield Because we joined together and worked on common goals, we were able to make significant, positive changes in our neighborhood last year. We want to build…
Planning Meeting
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Title: Planning MeetingLocation: 301 N. MayfieldDescription: What would you like to make happen in 2012 in your neighborhood ? What events and changes would you like to see? Come together with other community residents as we plan our actions to pool our talents and time to create our future. Ideas under consideration, but not limited…
Join With Others to Create a Brighter 2012 for Austin
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CANA and Third Unitarian Church closed out 2011 with a warm gathering for an evening of celebration and fellowship . We dined on a meal that reflected the kindness and great generosity of our neighbors. Everyone had more than enough and the cooks and servers were complimented on their fine work. Because we joined together…
2011 Neigborhood Beautification Vision Award Received
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Joyce Charmatz, President of Keep Chicago Beautiful Inc., presented its Keep Chicago Beautiful 2011 Neighborhood Beautification Vision Award to the Central Austin Neighborhood Association on September 27, 2011 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. In the picture below Serethea and Ron Reid are flanked by the mascot “Les Waste” on the left and the President, Joyce Charmatz…
October Monthly Meeting on Tuesday
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Next meeting is coming up on Tuesday October 18, 2011 at 6:30PM at 301 N. Mayfield. Join us ! Recent Accomplishments: Alley and Vacant lot cleaning project completed 2011 Neighborhood Beautification Vision Award Recipient Upcoming Activities: Weatherization training and kit distribution Fall bulb planting Holiday celebration planning
Monthly Meeting HIghlights Positive Developments in Austin
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We are encouraged by the outpouring of positive support we continue to receive. College alumni associations, high school students, companies and individuals have contacted us and expressed interest in joining us in actions to improve our community. The support comes from within and outside of our community. Our last meeting was held on Tuesday, September…
Polishing a Jewel in Our Neighborhood: Stretching your mind and body
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Ron and Serethea Reid, in addition to being members of the Central Austin Neighborhood Association, are leaders in the Chicago Conservation Corp, a program developed by the City of Chicago, Department of the Environment. The Chicago Conservation Corp is a network of volunteers who work together to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods…
Developing a Plan vs Walking in Circles
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On Saturday morning at 10:00am, we had a rare event in our neighborhood. We had the superintendent of police, the mayor, county officials, state officials and the alderman all together in Austin to spend a little less than two hours focused on Austin. This was a potentially valuable opportunity, given our limited access to them,…
Police Board Meeting Strategy for Improving Police Performance
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Strategies for Improving Police Performance Austin and Hyde Park/Kenwood/Oakland Getting there first has its benefits; bringing the community has power. Last night CANA members arrived at the monthly Police Board meeting a half hour early to claim what has always been available to us at the Police Board meeting: the front row. We were surprised…
