Easy Ways to Help Woodlea Melrose

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The neighborhood toolshed on 11th Ave allows residents to borrow tools. We’re currently improving the space and looking for a few neighbors who would like to help.

Simple ways to help:

• help organize tools during a setup day
• help with small finishing touches
• welcome neighbors during Saturday shed hours
• bring the neighborhood coffee carafe on Saturday mornings

No special skills needed and no long-term commitment. Even helping once makes a difference.

Open your yard for a casual neighborhood gathering.

We’ll help spread the word — you just provide the space.

Time: 1 evening

Woodlea Melrose neighbors meet regularly to keep 7th Ave beautiful. Volunteers gather for about an hour to pick up litter along nearby streets and public spaces. Trash bags, safety vests, and grabbers are provided. It’s a simple to  a visible difference while spending time with neighbors.

Time: about 1 hour

Love taking pictures?

Help capture neighborhood events so we can share them on the website and social media.

Time: whenever you attend events

Assist with one of the neighborhood’s most beautiful traditions.

You can help:
• assemble luminarias
• distribute candles and bags
• place them at dusk

Time: 2-3 hours once a year

Our Halloween Spirit Walk is one of the neighborhood’s favorite events.

Hosts:
• set up refreshments in driveway
• enjoy chatting with neighbors
• clean up 

Time: 1 evening

If you like quick practical tasks, this is perfect. This would be for events like the Annual Block Party, Melrose Street Fair and Merriment in Melrose

Tasks might include:
• putting out chairs
• setting up tables
• hanging signs

Time: 30–90 minutes