Our Mission
NOPNA is a non-profit organization of neighbors, who care about the community, our city, and our world. Our mission is to establish neighborhood unity, maintain multi-ethnic, multi-cultural diversity, foster a sense of neighborhood pride, promote a safe and clean community, and improve the quality of life for all residents of the neighborhood.
Connect. Give Back. Build Community in NOPA.
NOPNA hosts monthly events that bring neighbors together, support local businesses, and help keep our neighborhood clean, friendly, and fun. Whether you’re new to the area or a longtime local, there’s a meetup for you. Please subscribe to our calendar to add all NOPNA events to your calendar.
🫂 Community Meetings
Come meet your neighbors and hear from interesting speakers!
Every even month, on the Third Thursday, come to Brahma Kumaris to hear from interesting city officials, ask questions, and maybe even play some cool trivia!
2026 dates:
Jan 15, March 19, May 21, July 16, Sept 17, Nov 19
🍻 Fourth Friday Happy Hour
Meet your neighbors. Support a local bar.
Every fourth Friday, NOPNA hosts a happy hour at a different neighborhood bar. The first 15 neighbors get a free drink -- on us.
2026 dates (locations TBA):
Jan. 23 · Feb. 27 · Mar. 27 · Apr. 24 · May 22 · Jun. 26 · Jul. 24 · Aug. 28 · Sept. 25 · Oct. 23 · Nov. 27
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🧹 Fourth Saturday Neighborhood Cleanup
Volunteer two hours. Make a visible difference in our beloved neighborhood.
Join NOPNA and Refuse Refuse every fourth Saturday from 12-2pm to help keep NOPA clean and cared for. We’ll provide all the tools; just show up ready to help.
📍 Meet-up location: Hayes & Central
2026 dates:
Jan. 24 · Feb. 28 · Mar. 28 · Apr. 25 · May 23 · Jun. 27 · Jul. 25 · Aug. 22 · Sept. 26 · Oct. 24 · Nov. 28
🧸First Saturday NOPA Littles & Parent Meetup
Coffee, donuts, and community -- for parents of kids 5 and under.
NOPNA is excited to launch a monthly morning meetup for parents and caregivers of young kids. Relax, connect, and let the littles play.
First meetup is on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 9:30am-12:30pm in the 📍 Panhandle Playground picnic area + overflow area west of the playground fence. Join us for healthy snacks, coffee donated by Slow Street Coffee, and Bob's Donuts!
2026 dates:
Feb. 7 · Mar. 7· Apr. 4 · Apr. 25 · May 2 · Jun. 6 (This meetup will occur at the NOPNA Block Party on Lyon/Fulton) · Aug. 2 · Sept. 6 · Sept. 26 · Oct. 3 · Nov. 7
Questions or want to help plan? Email meg@nopna.org.
🏃First Monday Runday
Start your month on the right foot -- literally.
Join NOPNA board member Martin for a social-paced 2-mile run around the Panhandle on the first Monday of each month—rain or shine.
Details:
📍 Meet at Matching Half at 8:30am
🏃 Run begins shortly after
☕ Coffee afterward -- on NOPNA
2026 dates:
Feb. 2 · Mar. 6 · Apr. 6 · May 4 · Jun. 1 · Jul. 6 · Aug. 3 · Sept. 7 · Oct. 5 · Nov. 2 · Dec. 7
Have questions, feedback, or ideas for other meetups? Reach us at board@nopna.org.
P.S. Don't forget about our community meetings every other month at Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center (401 Baker) for evenings of local updates and in-person connection with your neighbors! Doors open at 6:30 for social time, and the agenda runs from 7:00-8:30pm. The 2026 dates are Jan. 15, Mar. 19, May 21, Jul. 16, Sept. 17, and Nov. 19.
