Highlights from Thursday's NOPNA general meeting

We had a great meeting on Thursday night with many new faces and old friends as well. Here are some highlights...

1. The letter campaign is making a difference - representatives from the Mayor's Office and Supervisor Mirkarimi's office both told us that they were responding to the letter-writing campaign. It's not too late to add your voice! More information here...

2. Over a dozen merchants from the neighborhood came to introduce themselves and talk with neighbors about their businesses.

3. Representatives from the Black Rock Arts Foundation and the Finch Mob arts collective presented their plans for the Panhandle Bandshell, a temporary installation that will be up from May through September in the Panhandle. Pictures and information available at www.panhandlebandshell.com.

4. Sheryl Davis from Mo MAGIC told us about several great youth-led initiatives taking place in the Western Addition to provide alternatives for youth in the community. A semi-formal dance is planned for April 11th, and they need volunteers to be adult chaperons. Please call Sheryl at 558-2487 if you can help.

5. Our Divisadero Corridor Manager, Lisa Zahner, had a drawing of the mural planned for Divis & McAllister and also reported that the DMV parking lot will soon reopen for evening and possibly weekend parking, probably in the fall.

Stay tuned for more...