UNOE to host a Candidates’ Forum featuring local contested races – Please note the time change to 6:00pm – more info here
Neighborhood Lighting Survey underway – See online Resources & Lighting Survey Kit contents available, including contacts for reporting street lighting concerns throughout the year.
Being a Good Neighbor: Yard Waste & Lawn Clippings in Our Streets
The meeting also features a Summer Grill presented by e is for everyone. Volunteers with e is for everyone will be grilling hot dogs and hamburgers for Traveling City Hall participants. A limited quantity of food will be available along with e is for everyone giveaways, while supplies last.
Join in on this opportunity to learn about the “e” community initiative and some exciting activities planned this summer to promote the e is for everyone brand.
UNOE will share information about our organization’s services and upcoming UNOE and member Neighborhood events.
City department heads will be available to talk one-on-one with city residents about any issue involving local government.
The event is free and open to everyone.
Parking is available on the street and in the EVPL lot at Cherry & ML King Blvd (near the stoplight). Look for the UNOE tent and signs on the lawn along Cherry St.
July 11 > WESTSIDE IMPROVEMENT: Music in the Park – Howell Park July 13 > GOOSETOWN: Neighborhood Day in partnership with Potter’s Wheel July 13 > TEPE PARK: Clean Evansville clean up event July 18 > GOOSETOWN: Neighborhood Lunch for Seniors at Potter’s Wheel July 20 > LORRAINE PARK: Energize Evansville: Aqua Zumba– Lorraine Pool July 25 > LORRAINE PARK: Music in the Park – Lorraine Park Aug 8 > BELLEMEADE BAYARD PARK: Music in the Park – Bayard Park
2019 Neighborhood Summit to be held during this month’s General Meeting – Find a Tool for Preparing Your Neighborhood on pg. 3.
Neighborhood Yard Signs Project kicks off for UNOE member neighborhood associations. (Still haven’t sent in your 2019 Membership Packet? Download it now. Your 2019 Membership Registration with current bylaws & map must be received by the UNOE office to be eligible for ordering signs.)
Neighborhood Celebration Day Is Coming Soon–Will YOUR Neighborhood be among the more than 15 represented so far? (Facebook event link)
CERT Training Applications available. Find out how to become a member of the Evansville/Vanderburgh County Community Emergency Response Team – Follow CERT on Facebook
CERT continuing education for current members – pg. 8
June 1 > DOWNTOWN: Clean Evansville clean up event June 8 > OLD ERIE: Baptisttown Festival June 8 > TEPE PARK: Community Connections Block Party – hosted by Tepe Park Neighborhood June 13 > JACOBSVILLE: Music in the Park – Willard Library
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Mayor’s Special Traveling City Hall featuring U.S. Census 2020 job opportunities – Sat., June 22
Neighborhood Volunteers Unite through Operation: United Care (Facebook event link)
Photos from Events Involving Several Neighborhoods
2019 Neighborhood Summit Tool for Preparing Your Neighborhood
Neighborhood Celebration Day Is Coming Soon–Will Your Neighborhood Be Represented? (Facebook event link)
MAY GENERAL MEETING
Join us for our May General Meeting
NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS
May 3 > CULVER: Rathbone Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Reception May 7 > BALLARD: Organizational Meeting May 14 > BELLEMEADE BAYARD PARK: Jazz in the Park May 18 > GLENWOOD: Interview on Leadership Connection – WEOA 98.5FM May 28 > BELLEMEADE BAYARD PARK: Jazz in the Park May 30 > AKIN PARK: Music in the Park
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Mayor’s Traveling City Hall featuring Boom Squad, Inc. – May 29 – the 5th Wednesday this month due to graduation events on the regular date
UNOE to raise awareness of Neighborhoods through volunteering at the WNIN Spring Auction
Operation: United Care – Labeling Party details! — The first Operation: United Care, a mission of neighborhoods united for a cause, has had tremendous success in our first project which was chosen as a means to support Honor Flight Southern Indiana.
It’s not too early to plan for your Neighborhood’s role in the 2019 Neighborhood Celebration Day at the Franklin Street Bazaar!
UNOE will continue to host Make It SNAPpy, the FREE monthly cooking/nutrition class in partnership with Purdue Extension‘s Nutrition Education Program. Join others from some of our member Neighborhoods who’ve been participating and meet other community members too … who get to also learn about Neighborhoods!
Lamasco Neighborhood Association will be hosting two back-to-back Candidates’ Nights before the primary election featuring candidates for City Council both At-Large and Ward 6–one night for each party.
Notice of Public Hearings & Comment Period from the Department of Metropolitan Development regarding funding through federal programs and the Annual Action Plan.
See page 1 for details about the Labeling Party on Tues., May 7th
$10.00 each. Sizes available: Youth Medium – Adult 5X See the order form or page 7 of the newsletter for details. Pre-paid orders only. Initial orders are due by Mon, April 8
COMMUNITY EVENT NEWS
Mayor’s Traveling City Hall featuring the Evansville Otters and their host families
Mark your calendar for the February General Meeting: Feb. 28, 2019 – 6:30pm C.K. Newsome Community Center, 100 Walnut
UNOE-HOSTED EVENT
Make It SNAPpy! FREE classes for our neighbors who are eligible for SNAP & WIC benefits in partnership with Purdue Extension: Nutrition Education Program FINAL SESSION: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 More details on Page 3 and on Facebook.
SPECIAL REQUEST
In this issue of the Neighbor to Neighbor newsletter, you’ll find a special form and request on page 7. We’d like to hear from you: Would you like to continue receiving the newsletter from UNOE? Follow the instructions for how to respond via phone, mail or email. Thank you in advance for responding!
Take the Sparkplug Banquet Survey if you attended the banquet. Follow the link to the Sparkplug Banquet page and find at the bottom the online survey or a downloadable PDF version.
Tips for Utilizing the Member Neighborhood Benefit of Printing Newsletters, Flyers and/or Postcards through the UNOE office
UNOE holiday closings
Nominating Committee Report for the 2019 UNOE Board of Directors officer election
Mark your calendar for the first General Meeting of next year: Jan. 24, 2019 – 6:30pm – C.K. Newsome Community Center
UNOE-SPONSORED EVENTS
Make It SNAPpy!
FREE classes for our neighbors
who are eligible for SNAP & WIC benefits
in partnership with Purdue Extension: Nutrition Education Program 3rd Tuesdays:
December 18, 2018
January 15, February 19, & March 19, 2019
More details on Page 8.
OCTOBER: NO GENERAL MEETING – Join us at the 23rd Annual Sparkplug Recognition Banquet
Find information on the front page of the newsletter for information about the event.
On page 3, you’ll find a quick form to use for ordering tickets.
For more information about the banquet, visit the event page.
COMMUNITY EVENT NEWS
Clean Evansville event info – 1st Saturday; To register a group or member, visit www.cleanevansville.org
Mayor’sTraveling City Hall Program – 4th Wednesday of the month from 5:30-7:00pm at the CK Newsome Community Center with presentation on the Deaconess Aquatic Center
Make It SNAPpy! – class & community meals – Learn more about cooking healthy meals on a budget at eatgathergo.org.
Youth Worker Cafe – State of the Child: Key Challenges and Solutions for Our Kids – a community discussion & resource fair hosted by Indiana Youth Institute & other local partners. Find more info & register here.
Neighborhood Baby Shower hosted by the Vanderburgh County Health Department – Find the opportunity to donate toward the gift bags and info for sharing with expecting mothers you know who could use some help preparing for their newborn’s arrival. Find details & free registration here.
Drop-in Volleyball at the CK Newsome Center in October & November hosted by the Dept. of Parks & Recreation.
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