CNA has been nominated for 2 Neighborhood Business Awards

The Creston Neighborhood Association has been nominated for two Neighborhood Business Awards by The Neighborhood Business Alliance. The annual awards ceremony is being held Nov. 4 at the Wealthy Theatre from 5-8 pm. It is free and open to the public. Come out and support CNA and the Creston-area businesses nominated in… other categories! CNA … Read more

Burglaries on the Rise for October. DON’T BECOME A STATISTIC!

The following is a press release sent out from the GRPD.  Please safeguard yourself from becoming a victim. Residential and Business Burglaries Increase The City of Grand Rapids is experiencing an alarming number of Residential Burglaries (Home Invasions) in recent weeks.  Since October 1st, there have been 201 reported Residential Burglaries throughout the city.  As … Read more

Housing Policy Workgroup 60 Day Report

We are excited to provide updates to the important housing policy work that you have so graciously supported.  After months of advocacy, we are starting our work with the City to ensure a minimum standard of quality for all rental units and limit the detrimental effects of vacant properties.  Please find the attached Housing Policy … Read more

Preventing Home Invasions

Hi all, Take a look at this link about keeping your home better protected against burglary. Preventing Home Invasions

Join us at CNA’s Annual Meeting

Please Join Us for the Creston Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting Find out what we do and what we have done in the past.   Meet your neighbors that are involved with our organization. Have a little fun along with some great conversation with your neighbors.  Refreshments will be served. Thursday, October 21st Palmer Elementary School, 309 … Read more

Employment Seminar

Hi Neighbors, St. Alphonsus (the big church across the street from us) is putting on an employment seminar this month.   The dates are Oct. 18th and Oct. 20th.  See the attachment for registration information. Employment Seminar -CNA

Housing Policy Workgroup 30 Day Report

We are excited to provide updates to the important housing policy work that you have so graciously supported.  After months of advocacy, we are starting our work with the City to ensure a minimum standard of quality for all rental units and limit the detrimental effects of vacant properties.  Please find the attached Housing Policy … Read more

Free Home Energy Efficiency Workshop

Home Energy Efficiency Workshop – September 29, 2010, the Living Green in Creston group is hosting a free Energy Efficiency workshop.  Come learn about simple steps you can take to reduce the energy consumption in your home.  Be informed to save money on your electric and gas bills.  Gain knowledge about low-E windows, Insulation R-factors … Read more

Neighborhood Wide Dumpster Day Sept. 25th

Hi Neighbors, Saturday Sept. 25th, Creston will be having a Dumpster Day over at Berean Baptist church from 8am to Noon.  Also Berean will be holding its fall and winter clothing sale during this time too.  So drop off some trash and pick up a winter coat! For more information on what is allowed in … Read more