Menlo Park Neighborhood Association

Neighborhood Plan Steering Committee Meeting
2022-01-10 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix) | Arizona
The Neighborhood Plan committee will be meeting via Zoom to discuss next steps.
No In-Person Meeting
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MPNP SC 01 10 2022 Agenda
Meeting notes from December meeting area attached.
MPNP SC 12 13 2021 Minutes

Menlo Park Neighborhood Plan Steering Committee
2021-12-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Ward 1 Council Office, 940 W. Alameda Street, Tucson, Arizona
The Steering Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, December 13, 5:30 to 7:00 pm, will be a hybrid meeting with the in-person option at the Ward 1 Council Office, 940 W. Alameda Street and virtual option via Zoom.
COVID safety precautions require that no more than 15 people are in the Ward 1 meeting room at once and that everybody wears a mask.

Menlo Park Neighborhood Meeting
2021-12-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Menlo Park Elementary School, 1100 W. Fresno St, Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States
Hello neighbors,
Our December neighborhood meeting will be in-person at Old Menlo Park School (1100 W. Fresno). Seating will be social distanced, masks will be required for this meeting.
As we work with the City of Tucson and The Planning Center on the neighborhood-wide survey process we’ve embarked on as part of our neighborhood planning efforts, we’re beginning to hear what are the issues, concerns, and desires of our neighborhood for the future. We’ll get a preview of those results from Maria Masque from The Planning Center!
Gil Fimbres, who has served as one of our two appointees to the Board representing Barrio Sin Nombre, is stepping away after many terms of service to our neighborhood over the years. I will present my nomination for his replacement, for your vote.
We will also have time to speak with our TPD representative Lt. Morales about current events and issues.
Download the draft agenda and draft November meeting minutes.
Thanks and see you soon!
—
Zach Yentzer, President
Menlo Park Neighborhood Association
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Neighborhood Meeting
2021-11-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Menlo Park Elementary School, 1100 W. Fresno St, Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States
Good morning neighbors,
Looking forward to seeing many of you at our monthly neighborhood meeting on November 18. Please see draft agenda here.
For purposes of the election, this meeting will be ONLY in-person, at the old Menlo Park School, 1100 W. Fresno. Masks will be required, and we will have enough space for social distancing. We will have light finger food and drink with COVID safety in mind, and a gift card drawing!
We will hold our annual Board elections for the year (a slate will be presented, and nominations can also be made on the floor for any position), hear from Lt. Morales from TPD for a safety update and listening session, hear initial results from our neighborhood surveying about what neighbors think about Menlo Park and want for its future, and more. New Tucson Councilmember Kevin Dahl will join us at another meeting in the future.
Thank you and see you soon!
Zach Yentzer, President
Menlo Park Neighborhood Association

Mission Garden's Native American Arts and Food Festival
2021-11-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Mission Gardens Ramada, 946 W Mission Lane, Tucson, AZ, United States
Mission Garden’s Native American Arts and Food Festival is this Saturday November 13, from 9am to 2pm. Thirty Native American artists will be exhibiting and selling their works. Ten Native American food vendors and chefs will be giving samples and selling packaged foods of Native American origin. Food demonstrations, music, and a raffle will all be part of the event as well.

Menlo Park Historic Home Tour - Discover the History of Menlo!
2021-11-13 09:00 - 10:30 | El Rio Community Garden, 34 N Melwood Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States
Join us for a walking tour of 31 historic homes in Menlo Park! We will be viewing homes from the street only, identifying architectural styles dating back to 1905.
Place: We will meet at the entrance to El Rio Community Garden, which is on North Melwood Ave, less than a block north of West Congress St.
Map: A map of the tour will be provided on Saturday morning, but if you would like to print it out in advance, you can find it at www.menloparkhistory.com

Menlo Park Community Conversations: Our Voices/Our Vision!
2021-11-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Sentinel Building, 320 N. Commerce Park Loop, Tucson
The Menlo Park Neighborhood Plan Steering Committee invites you to join in a conversation about your community. The Neighborhood Plan is a collaborative effort of the Neighborhood, Ward 1, and the City of Tucson to guide future development in Menlo Park.
At this meeting we will be discussing these topics as it relates to the neighborhood plan.

Transportation (pedestrian, bicycle, transit, vehicular)
Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space
Land Use (residential, commercial, other)
Employment
Historic Preservation
Other Infrastructure

We will be discussing area 4 at this event.

Face masks are required in all City facilities, including the Sentinel Building, and are strongly encouraged at Mission Garden. Masks will be provided. Contact Maria Masque, The Planning Center (Consultant) mmasque@azplanningcenter.com
Community Conversation Flyer

Menlo Park Community Conversations: Our Voices/Our Vision!
2021-10-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Sentinel Building, 320 N. Commerce Park Loop, Tucson
The Menlo Park Neighborhood Plan Steering Committee invites you to join in a conversation about your community. The Neighborhood Plan is a collaborative effort of the Neighborhood, Ward 1, and the City of Tucson to guide future development in Menlo Park.

Transportation (pedestrian, bicycle, transit, vehicular)
Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space
Land Use (residential, commercial, other)
Employment
Historic Preservation
Other Infrastructure

We will be discussing the area higlighted in blue below (area 3).

Face masks are required in all City facilities, including the Sentinel Building, and are strongly encouraged at Mission Garden. Masks will be provided. Contact Maria Masque, The Planning Center (Consultant) mmasque@azplanningcenter.com
Community Conversation Flyer

Menlo Park Community Conversations: Our Voices/Our Vision!
2021-10-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Sentinel Building, 320 N. Commerce Park Loop, Tucson
The Menlo Park Neighborhood Plan Steering Committee invites you to join in a conversation about your community. The Neighborhood Plan is a collaborative effort of the Neighborhood, Ward 1, and the City of Tucson to guide future development in Menlo Park.
At this meeting we will be discussing these topics as it relates to the neighborhood plan.

Transportation (pedestrian, bicycle, transit, vehicular)
Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space
Land Use (residential, commercial, other)
Employment
Historic Preservation
Other Infrastructure

This event will be held at the Sentinel Building, 320 N. Commerce Park Loop (off Bonita between St. Mary’s and Congress).
We will be discussing area 2 at this event.

Face masks are required in all City facilities, including the Sentinel Building, and are strongly encouraged at Mission Garden. Masks will be provided. Contact Maria Masque, The Planning Center (Consultant) mmasque@azplanningcenter.com
Community Conversation Flyer

Menlo Park Community Conversations: Our Voices/Our Vision!
2021-10-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Mission Gardens Ramada, 946 W Mission Lane, Tucson, AZ, United States
The Menlo Park Neighborhood Plan Steering Committee invites you to join in a conversation about your community. The Neighborhood Plan is a collaborative effort of the Neighborhood, Ward 1, and the City of Tucson to guide future development in Menlo Park.
At this meeting we will be discussing these topics as it relates to the neighborhood plan.

Transportation (pedestrian, bicycle, transit, vehicular)
Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space
Land Use (residential, commercial, other)
Employment
Historic Preservation
Other Infrastructure

We will be discussing area 1 at this event.

Face masks are required in all City facilities, including the Sentinel Building, and are strongly encouraged at Mission Garden. Masks will be provided. Contact Maria Masque, The Planning Center (Consultant) mmasque@azplanningcenter.com
Community Conversation Flyer

Neighborhood Meeting
2021-10-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Menlo Park Elementary School, 1100 W. Fresno St, Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States
Our monthly MPNA meeting is October 14th from 6pm-7:30pm. We will be returning to hybrid format – in-person at the old Menlo Park school (1100 W. Fresno St.), and a Zoom option (Zoom link coming soon), based on your preference and comfort level. If you plan to attend in-person, masks will be required, and we will be setting up the space to allow for socially distanced seating.
We will be getting an update from Housing and Community Development on the Westmoreland affordable housing project, a TPD neighborhood safety update, some other exciting updates and more. Download agenda and notes from September meeting.
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Thanks and see you there!
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Zach Yentzer, President
Menlo Park Neighborhood Association
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August Monthly Meeting
2021-08-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Arizona
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El Dia de San Juan Celebration
2021-06-24 17:30 - 21:00 | Mission Gardens Ramada, 946 W Mission Lane, Tucson, AZ, United States
Join us at Mission Gardens for food, fun and celebration.
June 24, 2021
5:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
program begins at 6:00 P.M.
Invite your neighbors!

Walk or bicycle to the Garden
There is limited parking. The Streetcar stop is on Cushing St., just a short walk away.
Bring a flashlight/cell phone to light your path in the Garden.
Be mindful of the plants and trees and stay on the paths.
This is an actual growing garden which produces food from our historical origins.
Masks suggested and physical distancing encouraged.
We will follow the Pima County Health Department and the CDC guidelines.
No pets except registered service dogs No alcohol will be served

Hosted by Mission Garden

West Side Stories
2021-05-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Mission Gardens Ramada, 946 W Mission Lane, Tucson, AZ, United States
Borderland Theater invites West Side residents to join us in a Community Story Circle
Share a Sonoran style meal and your memories of the West Side.
RSVP: veronica@borderlandstheater.org
or call (520) 276-9598

May 2021 Menlo Park Neighborhood Association Meeting
2021-05-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Menlo Park Elementary School, 1100 W. Fresno St, Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States
Good evening neighbors,
Plan to join us this Thursday from 6pm-7:30pm for our monthly neighborhood meeting. See draft agenda below – it’s pretty meaty!, with guest speaker County Attorney Laura Conover, multiple presentations on affordable housing and accessory dwelling units, big transportation/infrastructure updates, and much more.
We will have both a Zoom option, and in-person, at the old Menlo Park school, 1100 W. Fresno (masked and socially distanced).
See the agenda and zoom link info here
Reach out with any questions/thoughts ahead of time, and see you soon,

May 1 - Neighborhood Walking Tour
2021-05-01 08:00 - 10:00 | Arizona
The Menlo Park Neighborhood Association is hosting a walking tour of Menlo Park. The walking tour will provide history and background to members of the Neighborhood planning process.
We will meet up at 8 am in the Mission Garden parking lot to start the tour.
1. A Mountain landfill and update on future plans
2. Tucson Origins Heritage Park
3. Convento site
4. Fiesta area/Dia de San Juan
5. Barrio Sin Nombre
6. Nearmont Landfill
7. Gadsden properties
8. Congress/Grande intersection
9. Sonoran Delights for raspados!
Menlo Park walking tour map.
We will only be visiting those sites south of Congress on Saturday

April 2021 Neighborhood Meeting
2021-04-08 19:30 | Menlo Park Elementary School, 1100 W. Fresno St, Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States
Hybrid In-person and Zoom Meeting

December Meeting 2019
2019-12-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Pima County Housing Center – El Banco, 801 W Congress St., Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States

Menlo Park School Centennial Celebration
2019-11-23 12:00 - 17:00 | Menlo Park Elementary School, 1100 W. Fresno St, Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States
Join us Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 12-5PM at Menlo Park Elementary School on Grande Ave and Fresno.
Please submit pictures of Menlo Park School or neighborhood family and friends to lssnaz@gmail.com. A description would be helpful too!
For up to date information find us on Facebook by searching “Barrio Menlo Park’s 2019 Reunion”
We need volunteers for this event for set up, clean up, etc. email lssnaz@gmail.com!

November Meeting 2019
2019-11-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Pima County Housing Center – El Banco, 801 W Congress St., Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States

Community Altar
2019-10-26 10:00 - 2019-11-30 16:00 | Mexican American Heritage & History Museum, 151 S. Granada Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701, United States
We invite you to bring pictures of loved ones to place on this community altar. You can bring your items to the Mmuseum from now until October 26th which is when the altar will be ready to honor our beloved antepasados and celebrate their lives.
Museum hours are Thursday-Friday-Saturday from 10:00am – 4:00pm.

October Meeting 2019
2019-10-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Pima County Housing Center – El Banco, 801 W Congress St., Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States

September Meeting 2019
2019-09-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Pima County Housing Center – El Banco, 801 W Congress St., Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States

August Meeting 2019
2019-08-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Pima County Housing Center – El Banco, 801 W Congress St., Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States

Neighborhood Plan Steering Committee Meeting
2019-08-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Pima County Housing Center – El Banco, 801 W Congress St., Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States
