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Zoom Recording of January 2023 PNA Meeting Now Available to Watch on YouTube

 

Did you miss the PNA meeting this past Saturday? It was our first meeting of the new year! We had a good discussion with the Lawrence Police Department Chief, as well as the new Fire Chief. Catch up by watching the Zoom recording of our meeting at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHMmK-tkP9g.

January 25, 2023 · Eleanor Gardner · No Comments
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Don’t Forget! PNA’s first meeting of the new year is tomorrow at 10am!

Join us for our first neighborhood association meeting of the new year!  We will discussion neighborhood safety concerns with the Lawrence Police Department, and we will plan for our annual meeting & elections which will take place on Feb 18th. For the Zoom meeting link and passcode, open today’s e-newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5966214c9bd8/jan2023-mtg.

January 20, 2023 · Eleanor Gardner · No Comments
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PNA January E-Newsletter

Did you read the Pinkney Neighborhood Association’s e-newsletter this past weekend? If not, check it out here: https://mailchi.mp/f71c85ab4a2f/jan2023-pna-enews. And we have an update to share – someone from the Lawrence Police Department will be in attendance at our monthly meeting THIS Saturday at 10am to address safety concerns.  See you there (virtually)!

January 17, 2023 · Eleanor Gardner · No Comments
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Deadline Extended! Donations for PNA Adopt-A-Family accepted through Dec 21!

We have received very few donations toward our PNA Adopt-A-Family collection effort, so we’ve extended the deadline until Wednesday, Dec 21st.  Let’s show this Pinckney Elementary family that our neighborhood cares!  Scan the QR code (or click here: https://tinyurl.com/PNAadoptafamily22) to see the needs and wants for the family. If you purchase something, please send us an email at pinkneyneighborhood@gmail.com and we’ll mark it off the spreadsheet. All donations can be brought to the collection bin on Pat Miller’s front porch at 345 Mississippi St.  Thank you SO much for your consideration!

December 14, 2022 · Eleanor Gardner · No Comments
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December 2022 E-News

In this edition of PNA e-news, learn about events happening in December — including a rededication ceremony for the sign at Woody Park THIS Friday at 11am!

 

Plus, discover how YOU can help make a difference this holiday season for a neighborhood family in need by participating in our Adopt-A-Family project!

December 7, 2022 · Eleanor Gardner · No Comments
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Less than 10 days left to help PNA Adopt-A-Family in need for the holidays!

We have partnered with Pinckney Elementary to identify a family in need this holiday season. Scan the QR code (or click here: https://tinyurl.com/PNAadoptafamily22) to see the needs and wants for the family. If you purchase something, please send us an email at pinkneyneighborhood@gmail.com and we’ll mark it off the spreadsheet. All donations can be brought to the collection bin on Pat Miller’s front porch at 345 Mississippi St.

NOTE: The deadline for donations is Friday, December 16th!

Thank you SO much for considering gifting items to help a family in need!

December 7, 2022 · Eleanor Gardner · No Comments
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Recording of November PNA Meeting Now Available to Watch on YouTube

Miss the PNA monthly meeting this past Saturday? Catch up by watching the Zoom recording on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L1TmTbfhcU. The PNA Officers wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

November 22, 2022 · Eleanor Gardner · No Comments
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November 2022 PNA E-Newsletter

Check out all the local events, neighborhood news, and more in the November 2022 edition of the PNA e-newsletter!  And be sure to add our monthly meeting on Saturday, 11/19, to your calendar!
Access the newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/1ff04fe22e14/nov2022-enews

Of particular importance, please respond to the Lawrence School District’s planning survey. This survey is asking community members to share their input on how the Lawrence school district should make budget cuts, including potentially closing and consolidating schools. The survey is open to ALL community members, not just those who have children in the district. NOTE: Respondents only have until Nov. 18 to participate in the survey.

November 14, 2022 · Eleanor Gardner · No Comments
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Event Photos & Sponsor Thanks!

We had a fantastic turnout for the 2022 PNA Trunk-or-Treat. Lots of great costumes, cool trunks, TONS of candy, and fun galore! Please check out our photo gallery to see images from the Trunk-or-Treat, taken by Jen Unekis!

 

 

 

 

And a huge shoutout to our 2022 Trunk-or-Treat sponsors, DC Monument Works, Fleetwood Mowers, and Free State Collectibles! We are grateful for the support from these neighborhood businesses!

November 1, 2022 · Eleanor Gardner · No Comments
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Results of Donation Collection at the 2022 PNA Trunk-or-Treat!

Many thanks to all who donated nonperishable food, toiletries, diapers, and more during the PNA Trunk-or-Treat this past Sunday! Your generosity is deeply appreciated!

November 1, 2022 · Eleanor Gardner · No Comments
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• Changing our Neighborhood Name

  Our neighborhood name of “Pinckney” was recently changed to “Pinkney.” This change occurred because Pinckney with a ‘c’ was associated with Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, a Revolutionary War general who signed the Constitution and who also was a slaveholder who believed slavery was fundamental to the American way of life (he owned a large plantation in South Carolina). Given this problematic history, neighborhood residents voted to change our neighborhood name. To learn more about the year-long process, go to our dedicated webpage. The final round of voting ultimately landed on the name of “Pinkney” in honor of William Pinkney, who gave a famous anti-slavery speech in 1789.