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Halcyon Neighborhood Association E-News August 2019

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Items appearing in the HNA E-News are deemed to be of general interest to neighbors but do not necessarily reflect the views of Halcyon Neighborhood Association (HNA), its Steering Committee, or the Editor. The Editor’s introductory comments express her personal viewpoint.

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Contents

1. Ice Cream Social in the Park for National Night Out, Tues., August 6, 6:30-8 p.m.

2. Halcyon CERT Emergency Preparedness Drill, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6:20 & 7 p.m.

3. Neighbor Organizing Prince Street Block Party with Live Latin Jazz, Labor Day, 9/2, 2-6 p.m.

Editor’s Introductory Note:

What we’ve learned over the years is that the most important thing we can do to foster neighborhood safety on multiple levels is getting to know our neighbors so we can all look out for one another as well as provide mutual assistance after a disaster like a big earthquake. Our annual Ice Cream Social (item 1) combined with a mini disaster preparedness drill (item 2) offers a way to have fun while building community and enhancing neighborhood safety. Hope to see you there!

Here’s to a great summer in the Halcyon neighborhood!

—Nancy Carleton, HNA Co-Chair and E-News Editor, halcyon92@gmail.com

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1. Ice Cream Social in the Park for National Night Out

Tuesday, August 6, 6:30-8 p.m.

Editor’s note: We’re anticipating a fun summer evening in the park, with visits from fire fighters, beat officers, and city officials. This event is a crucial part of cultivating a safe community by knowing and caring for each other, so bundle up to stay warm and support it with your presence! And be sure to participate in the mini emergency prep drill described in item 2 below.

Ice Cream Social in the Park for National Night Out

Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince)

Tuesday, August 6, 6:30-8 p.m.

Homemade Ice Cream while it lasts (come early!)

Delicious Appetizers, Cake, and Dairy & Nondairy Frozen Desserts courtesy of Whole Foods Market.

Frozen Otter Pops courtesy of CBCB.

Children welcome and encouraged to attend!

And please participate in the mini emergency prep drill described under item 2 on your way over to the park!

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2. Halcyon CERT Emergency Preparedness Drill, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6:20 & 7 p.m.

Editor’s note: Be sure to participate in this simple Halcyon CERT drill on your way over to the Ice Cream Social described in item 1.

Please join the Halcyon Neighborhood Community Emergency Response Team (HNA CERT) in an emergency preparedness drill!

* At 6:20 p.m. and again at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, an HNA CERT volunteer will drive through the neighborhood honking a car horn to signal the start of the drill.

* We ask residents to place a GREEN item in their window or door (the green flyer most of you received works fine), telling first responders and CERT that they don’t need help; and then . . .

* Go to Halcyon Commons, check in at the HNA CERT table as though you’d just left your home after a disaster, and . . .

* Enjoy ice cream & cake, neighbors, and community at the Ice Cream Social!!

To help with HNA CERT: HNACERT@gmail.com * http://hnacert.wordpress.com

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3. Neighbor Organizing Prince Street Block Party with Live Latin Jazz, Labor Day, 9/2, 2-6 p.m.

Editor’s note: Prince Street neighbor Agustin is once again organizing a block party with live music on Labor Day. See information below from the flyer he’s circulating announcing the event. (Note that they will collect a donation for the music and other expenses at some point, but neighbors are under no obligation to contribute unless they wish. This is a privately hosted event open to the public, not put on by HNA, but I’m guessing many neighbors will like to know about it and possibly attend.)

Prince Street Block Party

When: Labor Day, Monday, 9/2, 2-6 p.m. (music time)

Street closure time 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Prince Street car traffic open only to residents during that time)

Why: A time for us to get out and meet our neighbors

Where: Prince Street between Telegraph Ave. and Halcyon Ct., in front of 2339 Prince

Please no parking on the street in front of 2331, 2333, 2335, 2337, 2339, 2341, 2343, and 2345 on Monday September 2. This will be the primary Block Party event area.

Who: Sponsored by your neighbors at 2339 Prince St.

What: The street will be closed off for us to gather, meet and greet, with music by the Bay Area Cuban Latin Jazz All Stars Band.

A permit has been granted for us to close the street for us to gather together and to have live amplified music. Please bring your lawn chairs to listen to the music and chat with your neighbors. Enjoy the good energy of the neighborhood. Let’s make this neighborhood truly our own.

For more information or to offer your assistance in organizing the event, contact Agustin at 510-387-4892.

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