News and Events - July 2008     MNA Mission Statement The mission of the Midtown Neighbors’ Association is to assure that our vibrant and diverse neighborhood becomes an increasingly better community in which to enjoy the benefits of the urban experience . . .     St. Mark United Methodist Church Efforts to Demolish 3 Historic Structures Opposed by MNA and Now NPU-E     Traffic Alert! Peachtree Road Race Street Closings Begin July 2 For a list of street closings . . .     Atlanta Pride Parade Street Closings for Sunday, July 6 This year, the Pride Parade will start in Midtown and end at the Civic Center. For a list of street closings . . .     MNA has placed an order for 10 new trash cans We need your help in deciding where to install the cans when they arrive in a couple of months.     Host Families Needed for CIEE Exchange Students Make an international high school student's DREAM come true! Students from Germany, Thailand, Czech Republic, the former Soviet Union, China, Korea, etc. are coming this August and need great host families. See www.ciee.org for more information, or email me at mec@midtownatlanta.org for details on this great exchange opportunity.     Midtown Clean Up: The next monthly clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, July 5 Saturday, July 5 - Help make your neighborhood clear of trash by joining the MNA Clean-up Committee, 9am till 10:30am.     Midtown Education Committee MIDTOWN EDUCATION COMMITTEE meetings: Please RSVP that you will be coming to these meetings: email mec@midtownatlanta.org, or 404-870-5958. We will meet at Caribou Coffee, 10th/Piedmont. Please email specifi     Midtown Book Club - July 9, 2008 Persuasion The Midtown Book Group meets at Barnes & Noble @ Tech Square (5th & Spring) the 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 8 pm to discuss and enjoy great literature.     Monthly Safety Meeting - 2nd Monday Each Month. Join the MNA Safety Committee and the Midtown Ponce Security Alliance (MPSA) at Mary Mac's Tea Room on the second Monday each month at 7:pm to discuss safety issues in Midtown.     E-Recycling Drop-off - 3rd Saturday Each Month   Monthly Land Use Meeting - 3rd Tuesday Each Month   Monthly Liquor License Meeting - Monday, July 28, 2008   Monthly Board of Directors Meeting - Last Thursday Each Month   NPU-E - 1st Tuesday each month   2008 Property Tax Fact Sheet for Fulton County Citizens   Vote Early…It’s Easy and Convenient!   Water Main Replacement near Grady High School Beginning June 2   The 14th Street Bridge Out of Commission   Atlanta Botanical Garden - Rock Blasting Notice   New Automatic Public Facilities in Piedmont Park   Traffic Alert: Techwood Drive, 14th Street Ramp to Close; Reopen Summer 2009; updated 2.19.08   Local Historic District Frequently Asked Questions   Join the MNA Liquor License Committee   MNA Committee Descriptions-Volunteer opportunities for all committees:

Association Membership If you are a Midtown resident or local business, please register or sign in. Online member registration Sign in to my existing account   Upcoming Events Bird Walks in Piedmont Park Saturday, Jul 5, 2008 8 AM - 9 AM Saturday, Aug 2, 2008 8 AM - 9 AM Green Market for Piedmont Park Saturday, Jul 5, 2008 9 AM - 1 PM Saturdays repeats weekly (Repeats From Saturday, Jun 14, 2008 until Saturday, Dec 13, 2008.)  Piedmont Park Tours Saturday, Jul 5, 2008 11 AM - 12:30 PM 1st Saturday of month (Repeats From Saturday, Jun 7, 2008 until Saturday, Oct 4, 2008.)  Midtown Education Committee Tuesday, Jul 8, 2008 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Citywide Conversation on Affordable Housing on July 9th from 6:00-8:00 Wednesday, Jul 9, 2008 6 PM - 8 PM Midtown Book Club - July 9, 2008 Persuasion Wednesday, Jul 9, 2008 8 PM - 9 PM Wednesday, Aug 13, 2008 8 PM - 9 PM Wednesday, Sep 10, 2008 8 PM - 9 PM Flicks on 5th - Hairspray Wednesday, Jul 9, 2008 9 PM - 11 PM Shopping on a Budget Thursday, Jul 10, 2008 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM National Hot Dog Day and Live Summer Tunes Saturday, Jul 12, 2008 2:30 PM - 8 PM Monthly Safety Meeting - 2nd Monday Each Month. Monday, Jul 14, 2008 7 PM - 8 PM Monday, Aug 11, 2008 7 PM - 8 PM Monday, Sep 8, 2008 7 PM - 8 PM Health Lecture Series with Emory Healthcare Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 6:30 PM - 8 PM Flicks on 5th - Superbad Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 9 PM - 11 PM E-Recycling Drop-off - 3rd Saturday Each Month Saturday, Jul 19, 2008 8 AM - 4 PM Saturday, Aug 16, 2008 8 AM - 4 PM Saturday, Sep 20, 2008 8 AM - 4 PM Piedmont Park Tours Saturday, Jul 19, 2008 11 AM - 12:30 PM 3rd Saturday of month (Repeats From Saturday, Jun 21, 2008 until Saturday, Oct 18, 2008.)  Monthly Land Use Meeting - 3rd Tuesday Each Month Tuesday, Jul 22, 2008 7 PM - 8 PM Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008 7 PM - 8 PM Tuesday, Sep 16, 2008 7 PM - 8 PM Flicks on 5th - 21 Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 9 PM - 11 PM Monthly Liquor License Meeting - Monday, July 28, 2008 Monday, Jul 28, 2008 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Monday, Aug 25, 2008 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Monday, Sep 22, 2008 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Monthly Board of Directors Meeting - Last Thursday Each Month Thursday, Jul 31, 2008 6:30 PM - 9 PM Thursday, Aug 28, 2008 6:30 PM - 9 PM Thursday, Sep 25, 2008 6:30 PM - 9 PM Shopping on a Budget Thursday, Jul 31, 2008 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM NPU-E - 1st Tuesday each month Tuesday, Aug 5, 2008 7 PM - 9 PM Tuesday, Sep 2, 2008 7 PM - 9 PM