News and Events - August 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 . . .     Family Back-to-School Party in Piedmont Park Bring your blanket, frisbee, ball, your family and fellow neighbors to meet, mingle, eat, drink and have some family fun! This Sunday, August 24th, 4 - 6 pm; at Argonne/10th St. park entrance! Bring $10/family for pizza. Click on event title for RSVP info and more details.     Host Families Needed for CIEE Exchange Students Make an international high school student's DREAM come true! Tobias needs a welcome family (6-8 week commitment) or a permanent family (for the school year). He can be placed nationwide (in any accommodating school or school system). So please tell all of your friends and family! For more information on hosting, please call Dana Persons (404) 870-5958. Or visit http://www.ciee.org/hs/host/.     Midtown Education Committee (plus) Please RSVP that you will be coming to these meetings: email mec@midtownatlanta.org, or 404-870-5958. We will typically meet at Caribou Coffee, 10th/Piedmont. Please check this website within 24 hours of meeting for any changes. Please email specific questions to mec@midtownatlanta.org.     Monthly Land Use Meeting - 3rd Tuesday Each Month The August Land Use meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19. The Land Use meeting will begin at 7:pm in the Fireside Room at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. Please click on heading for a list of applicants and the Land Use agenda.     August 21 Happy Hour - Park Tavern Park Tavern will host our August 21 Happy Hour from 6:pm - 8:pm on the restaurant Patio. They will be offering complimentary appetizers and 2 light drink tickets per guest (redeemable for beer or wine). This is a great opportunity to thank Park Tavern for all they do for us during the year!     Monthly Liquor License Meeting - Monday, August 25, 2008 Liquor licenses to be heard at 6:30pm, August 25: Lift Restaurant, 1144 Piedmont Ave., Change of Ownership; Steamhouse Lounge, 1051 W Peachtree Special Exception for Outside Amplified Music; Flip Flops Night Club, 1140 Crescent Ave., New Business     Monthly Board of Directors Meeting - Last Thursday Each Month The next scheduled meeting of the MNA Board of Directors will be held on Thursday, August 28. All Board of Directors meetings are open to the public. The MNA encourages all our neighbors and any interested parties to attend our Board meetings.     NPU-E - 1st Tuesday each month The September NPU-E Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2.     Midtown Clean Up: The next monthly clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, September 6 Saturday, September 6 - Help make your neighborhood clear of trash by joining the MNA Clean-up Committee, 9am till 10:30am.     Monthly Safety Meeting - 2nd Monday Each Month.   Midtown Book Club - September 10, 2008 Them by Nathan McCall   E-Recycling Drop-off - 3rd Saturday Each Month   MNA has placed an order for 10 new trash cans   2008 Property Tax Fact Sheet for Fulton County Citizens   Water Main Replacement near Grady High School Beginning June 2   The 14th Street Bridge Out of Commission   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:   Liquor License Applicants

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 Monthly Land Use Meeting - 3rd Tuesday Each Month Tuesday, Sep 16, 2008 7 PM - 8 PM Tuesday, Oct 21, 2008 7 PM - 8 PM Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 7 PM - 8 PM August 21 Happy Hour - Park Tavern Thursday, Aug 21, 2008 6 PM - 8 PM Green Market for Piedmont Park Saturdays 9 AM - 1 PM until Dec 13, 2008  Family Back-to-School Party in Piedmont Park Sunday, Aug 24, 2008 4 PM - 6 PM Monthly Liquor License Meeting - Monday, August 25, 2008 Monday, Aug 25, 2008 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Monday, Sep 22, 2008 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Monday, Oct 27, 2008 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Monday, Nov 17, 2008 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Midtown Education Committee (plus) Tuesday, Aug 26, 2008 6:30 PM - 8 PM Tuesday, Sep 16, 2008 6:30 PM - 8 PM Tuesday, Sep 23, 2008 6:30 PM - 8 PM Tuesday, Oct 21, 2008 6:30 PM - 8 PM Tuesday, Oct 28, 2008 6:30 PM - 8 PM Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 6:30 PM - 8 PM Monthly Board of Directors Meeting - Last Thursday Each Month Thursday, Aug 28, 2008 6:30 PM - 9 PM Thursday, Sep 25, 2008 6:30 PM - 9 PM Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 6:30 PM - 9 PM NPU-E - 1st Tuesday each month Tuesday, Sep 2, 2008 6:30 PM - 9 PM Tuesday, Oct 7, 2008 6:30 PM - 9 PM Tuesday, Nov 4, 2008 6:30 PM - 9 PM Piedmont Park Tours 1st Saturday of Month 11 AM - 12:30 PM until Oct 4, 2008  Monthly Safety Meeting - 2nd Monday Each Month. Monday, Sep 8, 2008 7 PM - 8 PM Monday, Oct 13, 2008 7 PM - 8 PM Monday, Nov 10, 2008 7 PM - 8 PM Midtown Book Club - September 10, 2008 Them by Nathan McCall Wednesday, Sep 10, 2008 8 PM - 9 PM Wednesday, Oct 8, 2008 8 PM - 9 PM Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 8 PM - 9 PM E-Recycling Drop-off - 3rd Saturday Each Month Saturday, Sep 20, 2008 8 AM - 4 PM Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 8 AM - 4 PM Saturday, Nov 15, 2008 8 AM - 4 PM Piedmont Park Tours 3rd Saturday of Month 11 AM - 12:30 PM until Oct 18, 2008  Election Day Tuesday, Nov 4, 2008 7 AM - 7 PM