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# 2024 Past Events

- [2024 December 2: Help Reboot Monroe Avenue](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-december-2-help-reboot-monroe-avenue.md): This meeting has been produced by the Monroe Avenue Revitalization Coalition (MARC). The Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association is a founding member of MARC.
- [2024 November 30: Small Business Saturday](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-november-30-small-business-saturday.md): The Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association supports it's small business by partnering with merchants on Small Business Saturday.
- [2024 November 13: UMNA General Meeting](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-november-13-umna-general-meeting.md): All UMNA meetings are open to the public. General meetings provide information & encourage discussion. Business/Annual meetings include decision-making. Only UMNA members may vote.
- [2024 November 10: Monroe Branch Library 110th Anniversary Celebration](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-november-10-monroe-branch-library-110th-anniversary-celebration.md): The Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association is co-promoting the 110th anniversary celebration of the Monroe Branch Library. All activities are free and open to the public.
- [2024 October 29: Results of the Monroe Avenue Revitalization Community Input Survey](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-october-29-results-of-the-monroe-avenue-revitalization-community-input-survey.md): This meeting has been produced by the Monroe Avenue Revitalization Coalition (MARC). The Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association is a founding member of MARC.
- [2024 October 19: Plant Exchange + Cider Social](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-october-19-plant-exchange-+-cider-social.md): People who live in Upper Monroe clearly have a fondness for gardening & gardens. We're combining a plant exchange with a casual social activity to help our neighborhood blossom and grow.
- [2024 October 14: Sunrise Ceremony | Indigenous Peoples Day](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-october-14-sunrise-ceremony-or-indigenous-peoples-day.md): The Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association will help celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day at the White Pine Tree of Peace on the North side of the Cobbs Hill Reservoir near The Grove.
- [2024 October 1: 2025 Preventative Maintenance Project Public Meeting #2](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-october-1-2025-preventative-maintenance-project-public-meeting-2.md): The City of Rochester is held a meeting to share information and hear from residents on road improvement projects affecting Monroe Ave near Werner Pk and Culver Rd between Monroe Ave and Rt. 490.
- [2024 September 7: Discussion of Public Safety in the Pinnacle Rd Area](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-september-7-discussion-of-public-safety-in-the-pinnacle-rd-area.md): Neighbors along Pinnacle Road will gather on Saturday afternoon to discuss public safety in the area.
- [2024 September 5: Exploring The Architectural Heritage of Upper Monroe](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-september-5-exploring-the-architectural-heritage-of-upper-monroe.md): A private walking tour of Upper Monroe focused on architecture produced by the Rochester Brainery and presented by members of the Landmark Society of Western New York.
- [2024 August 31: Vacant Properties on Crosman Terrace](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-august-31-vacant-properties-on-crosman-terrace.md): Several neighbors along Crosman Terrace invited UMNA to see four properties on Crosman Terrace that have become vacant and discuss ideas for addressing property code compliance concerns.
- [2024 August 29: Guided Walk Through Washington Grove](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-august-29-guided-walk-through-washington-grove.md): UMNA co-promoted this Flower City Feeling Good Guided Tour of Washington Grove produced by the City of Rochester in collaboration with the Friends of Washington Grove.
- [2024 August 21: A discussion about bringing "Garden Walk" to Upper Monroe](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-august-21-a-discussion-about-bringing-garden-walk-to-upper-monroe.md): A group of interested Upper Monroe neighbors is meeting to discuss the possibility of mounting a "Garden Walk" style program in Upper Monroe during the summer of 2025.
- [2024 August 20: Informal UMNA leaders conversation at TRATA](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-august-20-informal-umna-leaders-conversation-at-trata.md): Every few weeks the UMNA officers/board meets to talk informally about neighborhood issues in a social setting. This meeting is open to Upper Monroe residents and invited guests.
- [2024 August 14: Help tidy up Monroe Avenue with Walking For Rochester](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-august-14-help-tidy-up-monroe-avenue-with-walking-for-rochester.md)
- [2024 June 27: Ladybug Day](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-june-27-ladybug-day.md): Ladybug Day is a program of the South East Area Coalition (SEAC) developed in collaboration with Wide Water Gardens. This year Ladybug Day is co-sponsored by the Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association.
- [2024 June 24: Informal UMNA leaders conversation at Bar Bad Ending](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-june-24-informal-umna-leaders-conversation-at-bar-bad-ending.md): Every few weeks the UMNA officers/board meets to talk informally about neighborhood issues in a social setting.
- [2024 June 19 & 22: Invasive Plant Removal on Pinnacle Hill](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-june-19-and-22-invasive-plant-removal-on-pinnacle-hill.md): Invasive species adversely affect habitats and bioregions, causing ecological, environmental, and/or economic damage. Upper Monroe neighbors occasionally target invasive species for removal.
- [2024 June 20: Monroe Avenue Community Input Launch Party](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-june-20-monroe-avenue-community-input-launch-party.md): The Monroe Avenue Revitalization Coalition is hosting a HUGE street party to kick off a major effort to gather community input on the future success of Monroe Avenue.
- [2024 June 12: UMNA General Meeting](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-june-12-umna-general-meeting.md): All UMNA meetings are open to the public. General meetings provide information & encourage discussion. Business/Annual meetings include decision-making. Only UMNA members may vote.
- [2024 May 23: Plant Exchange + Lemonade Social](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-may-23-plant-exchange-+-lemonade-social.md): People who live in Upper Monroe clearly have a fondness for gardening & gardens. We're combining a plant exchange with a casual social activity to help our neighborhood blossom and grow.
- [2024 May 21: Informal UMNA leaders conversation at Bar Bad Ending](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-may-21-informal-umna-leaders-conversation-at-bar-bad-ending.md): Every few weeks the UMNA officers/board meets to talk informally about neighborhood issues in a social setting.
- [2024 May 11: Restore The Children's Garden](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-may-11-restore-the-childrens-garden.md): "Clean Sweep" is a program of the City of Rochester. Beginning in 2023 we expanded and renamed it "Clean & Preen". We clean our neighborhood and preen our community gardens on the same day.
- [2024 May 4: Clean & Preen | City of Rochester Clean Sweep Program](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-may-4-clean-and-preen-or-city-of-rochester-clean-sweep-program.md): "Clean Sweep" is a program of the City of Rochester. Beginning in 2023 we expanded and renamed it "Clean & Preen". We clean our neighborhood and preen our community gardens on the same day.
- [2024 April 25: Walking Tour of Washington Grove](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-april-25-walking-tour-of-washington-grove.md): The Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association is very excited to co-promote a wonderful early spring walking tour of Washington Grove highlighting the amazing world of birds in The Grove.
- [2024 April 23: Informal UMNA leaders conversation at TRATA](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-april-23-informal-umna-leaders-conversation-at-trata.md): Every few weeks the UMNA officers/board meets to talk informally about neighborhood issues in a social setting.
- [2024 April 16: 2025 Preventative Maintenance Project Public Meeting #1](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-april-16-2025-preventative-maintenance-project-public-meeting-1.md): The City of Rochester is held a meeting to share information and hear from residents on road improvement projects affecting Monroe Ave near Werner Pk and Culver Rd between Monroe Ave and Rt. 490.
- [2024 March 30: Tidy Up Monroe Ave For Eclipse Visitors](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-march-30-tidy-up-monroe-ave-for-eclipse-visitors.md): Thousands of visitors are expected for the total eclipse on April 8th. We want to make a good impression when they show up in our neighborhood!
- [2024 March 23: UMNA Annual Meeting](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-march-23-umna-annual-meeting.md): All UMNA meetings are open to the public. General meetings provide information & encourage discussion. Business/Annual meetings include decision-making. Only UMNA members may vote.
- [2024 February 13: Alternatives to a downtown Business Improvement District](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-february-13-alternatives-to-a-downtown-business-improvement-district.md): All UMNA meetings are open to the public. This is a special meeting to provide information to residents about a topic of interest.
- [2024 January 13: Special Meeting regarding the Zoning Alignment Project](https://www.uppermonroe.com/events-and-meetings/2024-past-events/2024-january-13-special-meeting-regarding-the-zoning-alignment-project.md): All UMNA meetings are open to the public. General meetings provide information & encourage discussion. Business/Annual meetings include decision-making. Only UMNA members may vote.