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Please join your neighbors and friends at a fundraiser for the UNC at The Annoyance Theater.

What:  "President Bush is a Great Man"
When:  Friday, September 15th - Pre-show hors d'oevers, drinks @ 6:30 PM, Show @ 8:00 PM
Where:  The Annoyance Theater, 4880 N Broadway (That's in Mary Ann Smith's Ward...)
Cost:  $35 per person (includes hors d'oevers and one drink)

Download A Flyer to Post in Your Building Here

Hurry! Tickets are limited... SOLD OUT!

Community Survey Results are in!
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What do 46th ward residents think about our community's future, retail development and political leadership?  More than 500 people who responded to the UNC Community Survey, told us what they think. 

Here are the highlights:   

Top Community Issues

Three top issues affecting Uptown's future, in order of importance...

• Local political leadership
• Crime & Public Safety
• Wilson Yard Development

Most important 46th ward issue...

• 70% think the February 2007 aldermanic election is the most important issue

Wilson Yard

Do you believe the alderman has kept the community informed on the major changes to Wilson Yard?

• 95% say no

Will the current Wilson Yard plan revitalize Uptown's retail offerings?

• 88% say no

Should Wilson Yard go back to the beginning for design and approval?

• 86% say yes

Has the community's input been fairly included in the Wilson Yard plan?

• 93% say no

Community Communications

How do you find out what's going on in the 46th ward?...

• 69% talk to neighbors for community information
• 67% read UNC E-News

Moving forward

Where should UNC put it's efforts?  What's most important?

• 70% say the February 2007 aldermanic campaign is most important
• 64% say pursuing legal action on Wilson Yard is important

Voting and voter registration

• 95% are registered voters
• 35% want to volunteer to help with voter registration

To see the complete survey results, click here.   

Thanks to everyone for helping define what's really important and where we should direct our efforts.  Many of you want to volunteer to help UNC and our community grow.  Your volunteering will be essential and we're looking at how to best use your help.  We are working on a volunteer program as we tackle these top issues.  Stay tuned....   

Annoyance Theater Fundraiser
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Your continued monetary support will help UNC tackle many of the top issues mentioned in your survey responses. 

Come join your neighbors for a hilarious evening at Uptown's newest theater, The Annoyance Theater, for a satirical look at our country's leader in, "President Bush is a Great Man."   Mark your planner for Friday, September 15.  Pre-party starts at 6:30, the show starts at 8:00. Tickets are $35 and include a cocktail, hors d'oeuvres, and lots of laughs.

Order your tickets on-line, or for more information, download an Adobe PDF flyer, suitable for posting in your buildings.   

Hurry, tickets are limited!   

Thanks for your continued support and contributions for revitalizing our community!   

UNC
Uptown Neighborhood Council