NPU-S Calendar of Events: Jul 10 - Jul 16

Coming up this week on the NPU-S calendar!

NPU-S Events:

• Mon - Fri. Yard Trimmings NOT Collected. Due to staffing shortages, yard trimmings will be collected every other week until further notice. This week, yard trimmings WILL NOT be collected.
  
  Trash and recycling are collected weekly as usual.
• Mon Jul 10, 6:30pm. Bush Mountain Community Organization. Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83729649966
  
  Call in: +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 837 2964 9966
• Tue Jul 11, 6:00pm. Graymont Drive Neighborhood Association.
  • Online: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89057594466
  • Phone: 301 715 8592 Meeting ID: 890 5759 4466
• Thu Jul 13, 6:30pm. NPU-S Quality of Life Committee Meeting. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83127122349.

  This committee makes recommendations to the NPU about:

  1. all matters related to social services, health care, police, and fire protection;
  2. all matters related to recreation, parks, libraries, and cultural affairs;
  3. and all matters related to a pleasant and healthful environment, including, but not limited to: sanitary services, water and sewer facilities and services, and noise quality.
  Janelle Wright, Chair: quality@npu-s.org
  
  The Quality of Life Committee meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30pm
  
  • Video: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83127122349
    
  • Phone: 1 646 558 8656  Meeting ID:  831 2712 2349
• Sat Jul 15, 10:00am. Westridge-Sandtown Community Organization Meeting.
  • https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85389227692?pwd=YkdPc3JKQTBySU5EQUkxNjMwcStzZz09 Meeting ID: 85389227692
    
  • Phone: 301 715 8592 Meeting id: 88232292995
  Covers the Westridge, Sandtown and Venetian Hills neighborhood

If you have any local events that you'd like to see on the NPU-S calendar, please send email to events@npu-s.org.Please be sure to include the date, time, and location of your event!

July 13 NPU University Course: Elections Integrity Clinic

ELECTIONS INTEGRITY CLINIC Join us for the CL 1006 Elections Integrity Clinic at NPU University, where we will explore best practices for conducting fair, clean, and transparent elections. This course is designed to equip NPU leaders, election committee members, and lay members with the necessary knowledge to ensure integrity and maintain community trust in the election process.   Zoom Date: July 13, 2023 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Zoom) Limited Seats Available! RSVP

Write to Win $500 Book Scholarship #ItTakesAVillage

Attention ALL college students that live in Fulton County or attend a college or university in Fulton County, GA, enter our all It Takes A Village College Essay Competition.  Prizes: 10 - $500 Book Scholarships (one submission per student)   Topics: On May 11, 2023 the Biden Administration declared the end of the COVID-19 National Public Health Emergency. Please share 5 changes that happened to United States citizens and/or businesses that had a positive effect during the pandemic and cite 2 references per positive change. Conclude with how the nation could prepare for the next pandemic, cite 2 references. No plagiarism.     Guidelines: The participant must be a student currently enrolled in college, from rising  college freshmen (graduated high school seniors accepted into a college or university) to undergraduate college seniors. · Essays must be minimum of 1500 words and typed. Must include reference page with at least 12 sources. · Arial 12pt font, doubled spaced, pdf. Every page should have first and last name and page number. · Cover page includes: first and last name as it appears on your drivers license or ID, your home address, date of birth, and college/university. · No pictures or graphics. · Essays are due by 4:00pm, Friday, July 14, 2023. · Winners will be announced and awarded book scholarships at the It Takes A Village Back to School Drive, Friday, July 28, 2023 at the Gladys S. Dennard Library at 5:30pm-7:00pm.   One submission per student. Please submit to: Marvin.Arrington@FultonCountyGA.gov

Atlanta Police Department Teen Citizen Academy Camp

Google Fiber installation

Google Fiber is coming to NPU-S! You may see the construction crews laying the fiber bundles over the next few weeks.  If you have any issues with crews tearing up property or the siting of junction boxes (they look like water junction boxes, but green), you can reach out to:

Google Fiber - Construction (877) 454-6959

July 7 Meeting - WAWA Enhancement

June 29 NPU University Course: The Legislative Process

THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS This course is your ticket to mastering the City of Atlanta's legislative journey. Discover how to identify, analyze, and navigate legislation at every stage, from start to finish. Gain an in-depth understanding of Atlanta City Council and its legislative procedures. Perfect for those new to the world of legislation, this course will equip you with the essential knowledge to confidently participate in the democratic process. Enroll today!   Zoom Date: June 29, 2023 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Zoom) Limited Seats Available! RSVP