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Homeowners Insurance Savingsby William Morfey, TMCC President
Did you know that the Texas Insurance Code potentially offers Timberg rove Manor res idents a reduction of 5% - 20% off their homeowners' insurance premiums. Homes can qualify for the reductions by passing a security inspection and by being e q u i p p e d w i t h a qualifying electronic burg lar a lar m. In many instances, the monthly costs of the burglar alarm can be offset significantly by the yearly insurance savings. This is in addition to the peace o f m i n d yo u c a n achieve by taking all of t h e n e c e s s a r y preventative steps.
Sections 6(a)(1) and (2) of Texas Insurance Code Article 5.33A spell out the requirements as follows:
Section 6(a)(1)
• Exterior doors should be solid core doors that are 1 3/8" thick and secured by dead-bolt locks. Dead-bolts
must have a throw of at least 1" that penetrates a metal strike plate;
• Metal doors should be secured by dead-bolt locks as described above;
• Double doors must meet the same specifications for exterior doors, and the inactive door must be secured by header and threshold bolts that
penetrate metal strike plates, and in case of glass located within 40 inches of header and threshold bolts, have t h e b o l t s fl u s h -mounted in the edge of the door;
•Sliding glass doors must be secured by a s econdar y lock ing device to prevent lifting and prying;
•Dutch doors must have concealed flush bolt locking devices to interlock both halves and be secured by dead-bolt locks as described above;
• Garage doors must be equipped with a key lock or garage door opener;
• Windows should be secured by auxiliary locking devices, which must
include screws, wooden dowels, pinning devices, and key-operated locks (track locks are a good option on aluminum windows);
Section 6(a)(2)
• Property should be equipped with an electronic burglar alarm that meets the following requirements:
• All exterior structure openings are contacted;
• The system includes an interior and exterior siren;
• All equipment is U.L. approved and is monitored by a U.L. approved central station and, and sales, service, installation and monitoring is done in c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e P r i v a t e Investigations and Private Security Agencies Act (your service provider s h o u l d b e a b l e t o ve r i f y t h e compliance).
Your home will need to be inspected for compliance by the Houston Police Department. You can view a blank copy of the standard inspector’s certificate that will be used at http://www.tdi.texas.gov/forms/pcpersonal/pc317inspfindng.pdf
NOVEMBER 2013 TIMBERGROVE MANOR CIVIC CLUB ○ PO BOX 70977 ○ HOUSTON, TX 77270-0977 WWW.TIMBERGROVE.ORG
General MeetingTuesday, November 12, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Sinclair Elementary School
Neighborhood Night Out was a great success in Timbergrove Manor.
What’s Cooking?Check out our new healthy recipe feature, make plans for dinner and submit your favorite to be featured in the next edition.
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE
Our speaker will be
Gary W. Boyd, P.E.
Symptoms, Causes and Cures for Residential Foundation Movement
Join us for a talk with structural engineer Gary W. Boyd about topics of interest for anyone buying, selling, or remodeling a home in Houston.
Come early!
Pizza at 6:30
The Timbergram
Jaycee Park Updateby Darlene Wayt, committee member, TMCC Environmental Affairs
Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Update
Jaycee Park is entering into the next exciting phase of the renovation project that began in 2009. Accepted onto the City’s Capital Improvement Project (CIP) list in early 2011, the park’s $250,000 allocation will become available in 2015. During the next four months, the General Services Department will be enlisting a Landscape Architectural firm that will assist with an evaluation of the park with visits, surveys and photographs. After gaining community input they will complete a design and a preliminary budget.
Our Super Neighborhood Council 14 (SNC-14) is our area’s liaison with Parks concerning the CIP and submitted a proposal to Parks on September 4 for consideration. The Parks’ evaluation, however, will be independent of any group’s or person’s proposals. In early 2014, the Parks Program Manager will present their assessment and budget forecast to the SNC-14 at a public meeting.
Pe r t h e Pa rk s P ro g r a m Manager, the Master Plan for Jaycee Park is the guideline for the allocation. The ball field Lighting & Fencing and a Covered Shelter are the only two items on the Master Plan that have not been renovated or replaced. The Parks Program Manager cautioned that the $250,000 allocation must cover all project costs which include: Design Costs, Testing, Insurance, Contingency, Environmental Impact Issues and Construction Costs.
There is a high probability that the CIP allocation would only provide Jaycee Park with new ball field lighting if that is the community’s priority. New ball field lighting systems have poles with energy efficient lighting that can be controlled remotely. If funding allows, other repairs or replacement of the existing fencing on
the south and northwest corners of the park can be addressed.
In early 2014, the SNC-14 proposal as well as input from residents, stakeholders, interested parties and CM Ellen Cohen’s office will be considered before Parks finalizes plans. All SNC-14 meetings are open to the public but a special SNC-14 meeting may be held in early 2014 to accommodate more people, venue and date to be determined.
Keep checking the Timbergram, the L a z y b r o o k N e w s l e t t e r , www.timbergrove.org, FB sites Friends of Jaycee Park, Timbergrove Manor, Timbergrove-Lazybrook and contact the SNC-14’s Correspondence Secretary at [email protected] to get on the SNC-14 email list for info about this important upcoming 2014 meeting regarding the City’s CIP for Jaycee Park.
Other Jaycee Park News
The Jaycee Park Seamist Trees received quite a bit of attention in August: dead trees were felled and broken down, all elms and all trees growing like bushes were pruned, an invasive vine was pulled down, branches and limbs were mulched, weeds were cut. Visibility improved looking into and out from the park on the sidewalk, the trail and all the way to the back of the park. More pruning will take place in the winter.
Boy Scout Troop 604, under the direction of SM Ed Sherwood and ASM David Jackson, will hold their meetings and will do community service work in Jaycee Park including sweeping and rinsing the splash pad and de-littering the grounds. The scouts met in the park this past October and plan to be in the park January, April and July, 2014. If the scouts provide exact dates, look for that info in the Timbergram and FB Friends of Jaycee Park. The scout masters will be happy to talk to anyone who has questions or interests in scouting.
Save the Date
Snow Day is December 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Jaycee Park. Snow Day is sponsored by the TMCC and realtor Carolyn Bryant.
Boy scouts from troop 604 help
clean the splash pad at Jaycee Park.
Fall Festivals Mean Fun Weekends in Houstonby Jennfier Vickers, Editor
International Quilt Festival
One of the largest exhibitions in the city, The International Quilt Festival Houston is a premier trade event for the textile and quilts industry in the US. More than 1,000 antique and contemporary quilts, original cloth dolls and wearable art are on display at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
There are hundreds of booths to shop for quilts, supplies and crafts, as well as classes from beginner t o e x p e r t l e v e l s . October 31 - N o ve m b e r 3.
Fifth Annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival
The Houston Cinema Arts Festival is a vibrant multimedia arts event that breaks out of the confines of the movie theater through live music and film performances, outdoor projections, and more.
T he 2013 Fe s t i va l runs f rom November 6 through November 10 at multiple Downtown and Museum District Venues. The Festival program will involve collaborations a m o n g m a n y o f H o u s t o n ' s extraordinary film and arts institutions, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Aurora Picture Show, Asia Society, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts, Sundance Cinemas, Miller Outdoor Theatre and Project Row Houses.
Highland Village Ferrari Festival
The Highland Village Ferrari Festival is an opportunity for Ferrari fans and enthusiasts to celebrate a distinguished collection of more than 50 Ferraris on display. This glamorous event was created by master jeweler Franco Valobra and businessman Paul Cox as a way to celebrate one of the world’s most coveted automobiles whi le s imul taneous ly br ing ing awareness to raising funds for a worthy cause. Participants include Ferrari Club of America Houston Chapter, Hill Country Chapter and Alamo South Texas Chapter. November 3, 1 0 : 0 0 - 3 : 0 0 a t H i g h l a n d Village.
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On streets throughout Timbergrove Manor, neighbors gathered over refreshments and lots of laughs at the annual Neighborhood Night Out event on Oct 1. National Night Out - an annual event - is designed to heighten crime prevention and foster neighborhood spirit. For many, it’s a great chance to meet new neighbors and hang out with old friends. 2013 saw 17 official gatherings in Timbergrove Manor West, the best turn out in many years. Citizens on Patrol chair Lillian Jolliffe said, “It’s so good to see new residents participate with the ‘old timers’ and making the effort to know each other. Thank you so much each and every one of you for doing such a fantastic turn out this year.”
Fun for All at National Night Out
photo credits: : Jeff Wayt, Patrick Valentz, Jennifer Vickers, Trista Visser
To win Yard of the Month you must be a current dues-paying TMCC member and cannot have won a YOTM award within the past year. Congratulations to the following neighbors for their attractive, well-groomed yards!
We need a new volunteer for the YOTM Committee. Responsibilities include selecting an eligible YOTM monthly. Please contact Leslie at [email protected] if you are interested.
September
6131 Queenswood – Randall Hendrick
6411 Kury – Carolyn & Reginald Morris
2307 Haverhill – David Benner
October
6243 Hurst – David Smith
6230 Lindyann – Lydia & Alfredo Lira
6435 Wister – Jan Marie Walker
2523 Willowby – Laura Schmidt
Timbergrove Manor Civic Club LeadershipOFFICERS AND DIRECTORSOFFICERS AND DIRECTORSOFFICERS AND DIRECTORSOFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
President Bill Morfey 832-651-0112 [email protected]
VP Leslie Hillendahl 713-862-8632 [email protected]
Secretary Peter Davies 713-861-1550 [email protected]
Treasurer Chris Favre [email protected]
Director Michael Thompson [email protected]
Director Denny Fegan [email protected]
Director Michelle Dundee [email protected]
Director Allen White [email protected]
Director Patrick Valentz [email protected]
Past Pres Angie McKinney 713-894-2317 [email protected]
Yard of the Month
CHAIRPERSONS - TMCC COMMITTEESCHAIRPERSONS - TMCC COMMITTEESCHAIRPERSONS - TMCC COMMITTEESCHAIRPERSONS - TMCC COMMITTEES
Activities Michelle Ray 832-715-5819 [email protected]
Beautification Leslie Hillendahl 713-862-6832 [email protected]
Block Captains Carolyn Bryant 281-723-9810 [email protected]
Citizens Patrol Lillian Jolliffee 713-869-1079 [email protected]
Deed Restrictions Enforcement
Design Review Dana Whitney [email protected]
Environmental Affairs
Lorraine Cherry 713-869-4445 [email protected]
Membership Tim LouqueGary NordstromTim LouqueGary Nordstrom
Timbergram Jennifer Vickers [email protected]
Timbergreeters Carolyn Bryant 281-723-9810 [email protected]
Web Site Idalia Valdez 713-256-8079 [email protected]
Yard of the Month
Volunteer Needed
Tree Waste:
Wednesday, November 20Wednesday, January 15
Junk Waste/Heavy Trash:
Wednesday, December 18Wednesday, February 19
Recycling - every other week:
Thursday, November 7Thursday, November 21Thursday, December 5Thursday, December 19Thursday, January 2Thursday, January 16
Solid Waste Collection Schedule
Connect Already
Add the new Houston Living app for iPad and iPhone to the list of ways to connect with official services. The app is a partnership between the City of Houston and Houston Association of Realtors and provides quick access to public services, restaurants, events, local deals and more. You can download the app at bit.ly/HouApp.
However, if you are looking for a way to report violations and nuisance to the City’s 311 system, consider downloading the iOS app at bit.ly/Hou311iOS or the Android version at bit.ly/Hou311droid.
Finally, don’t forget to c o n n e c t w i t h y o u r neighbors. While there’s no substitute for just talking to the people who live around you, a great place to find out what’s g o i n g o n i s t h e Timbergrove Facebook G r o u p a t b i t . l y /TMCC-FB.
By Lorraine Cherry
Pollo Campero: “Get Your Tastebuds Dancing!”
A group of people I know had a long, involved, Facebook discussion about where you should go (other than your grandmother’s house) to get the best fried chicken in Houston. You may be surprised to know that one of the highest vote-getters was Pollo Campero, the Peruvian/Latin American fusion place down on the south side of Washington Avenue, a half block east of North Shepherd. Actually, if you’ve eaten their fried chicken, you won’t be surprised at all. It is really sublime—perfectly crispy and well-seasoned outside, tender and reach-for-the-napkins juicy on the inside. There are a lot of places around here that lay claim to having the best fried chicken, but my vote would go for Pollo Campero. And if you love fried chicken but it doesn’t love you back, you can also select their citrus-marinated Peruvian grilled chicken. (I prefer the fried, but maybe that’s just me.)
The chicken meals come with your choice of two sides, and the sides really sparkle at Pollo Campero, with perfectly fresh ingredients and a light hand with the seasoning. I usually order their Chilean tomato cucumber salad in a light mint dressing, but also go with the black beans & rice or the yucca fries on occasion.
If you’re a fan of the superfood quinoa, you’ll want to order the Peruvian quinoa salad, with tomatoes, black beans, cucumber, and pickled red onions.
My husband loves Pollo Campero, too, and he doesn’t even eat fried chicken. He’s a taco and empanada kind of guy, and they do a great job with these. The tacos are served street food-style with soft corn tortillas and your choice of chicken (3 kinds), pulled pork, Angus marinated steak (2 kinds), or black beans. Each taco comes with a specially selected salsa and Peruvian condiments. (Note: These are Peruvian-style salsas, so don’t expect 4-alarm heat.) Dave usually goes with the Peruvian chicken, served with tomatillo salsa, tres quesos, pickled red onions, crispy tortilla strips, and cilantro; my fave is the pulled pork with red molcajete salsa and queso fresco. If you’d prefer the empanadas, you have a choice of Cuban pork, spicy chicken, or tamarind chicken.
Prices are reasonable at Pollo Campero; you can get a 3 piece chicken dinner with 2 sides for only $7.49, or 3 tacos and a side for $8.99. Beverages include coke and beer, along with some Latin American favorites, including a wonderful mango drink. Check out the r e s t o f t h e m e n u a t : h t t p : / /Houston.pollocampero.com/Menu
BOOT CAMP IN TIMBERGROVE AT JAYCEE PARK
Mon, Wed, & Fri: 5:30 AM
Get in shape and have FUN!
Exercise with your neighbors
Open to all fitness levels
Non-intimidating atmosphere Your first class is complimentary
John Neundorfer Certified Personal Trainer Timbergrove Resident
(713) 553-7653 [email protected]
E2 = Excellent Eats
Year to date, 725 households have paid their membership dues. At more
than 87 percent of our ambitious household participation goal,
TMCC can boast the highest participation rate in more than five years. What’s more,
thanks to your generosity, we have surpassed our annual
financial goal. However, that doesn’t mean that we don’t still need your help. Please send in your 2013 dues today!
submitted by Sinclair Elementary
Donations for Thanksgiving Baskets
The holiday season is right around the corner, and Sinclair PTA has already begun to prepare for their annual food d r i v e a t S i n c l a i r E l e m e n t a r y. Thanksgiving baskets will be made to benefit needing families at their school. They are accepting perishable items, frozen turkeys and monetary donations until November 22. Food donations may be dropped off at the school located at 6410 Grovewood. Make all checks payable to Sinclair PTA. If you have any questions, please email Yolanda Silva at [email protected].
Trees for Houston and Sinclair Elementary
Need Your HelpSinclair Elementary will be working
with Trees for Houston on Saturday, November 23. Volunteers are needed 9:00 to 11:00 am to help plant 20 to 30 15-gallon trees on campus. Many of Sinclair’s majestic trees were lost due to the drought and Hurricane Ike.
The tree planting will coincide with Sinclair’s Annual “Triturkeylon” where students compete by riding bikes, running and ro l l ing ( skate s , s cooter s or skateboards) to help raise money for our PE department! Come a little early and register your elementary-aged child to
participate in the fun that also begins at 9:00.
Leading the WayThe Sinclair family would like to
thank our neighbors for their support. Recently The Leader published a list of the neighborhood’s favorite schools and Sinclair was # 2 on the list! Enrollment has increased for the 2013-2014 school year, and the PTA is active and already s h o w i n g a m a rk e d i n c r e a s e i n membership. The school will be hosting tours during Magnet Awareness Week, November 4-8, from 1:00 – 2:45 pm. Stop by to experience some of the exciting happenings and discover what is hiding in your backyard.
Just Due It!Help Us Meet Our Goal
Help us ensure Timbergrove Manor West continues as a safe, vital and highly desirable neighborhood by joining the TMCC. Mail your check, payable to TMCC, to
Timbergrove Manor Civic Club PO Box 70977 Houston, TX 77270-0977
Resident 1:
Resident 2:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Payment BreakdownDues (Member 1) $ 30.00
Dues (Member 2)* $ 30.00
Additional Contribution
TOTAL
* optional for second mem
ber vote
87%
It’s Elementary! News from Sinclair
Crime in TMCCinformation submitted by Lillian Jolliffe, Chair, Citizens Patrol CommitteeBurglary of vehicles are totally preventable if you park them in the garage. If you can’t get vehicles in the garage, please, please do not leave any valuables, take everything in the house.
###6200 Cindy *2200 Willowby, 6200 Grovewood, 6000 Wister, 6700 Lindyann, 6100 Hurst **6300 Waltway, 6200 Abington ***900 Shelterwood, 6200 Cindy, 6200 Waltway (note: blocks, not specific addresses)
TYPE OF CRIMEAUG 2013AUG 2013 SEP 2013SEP 2013
TYPE OF CRIMEDIST. 2 TMCC DIST. 2 TMCC
Aggravated assault 2 0 3 0
Auto theft 3 1# 10 0
Burglary motor vehicle 59 4## 49 6*
Burglary 9 0 12 3**
Robbery 2 1### 4 0
TOTALS 96 6 96 12
With families gathering, special occasions and all the delicious treats, the holiday season creates precious memories that can last an entire lifetime. Unfortunately, the emergency rooms become part of the tradition for too many kids. Watch out for these dangers:
Poisonous plants like mistletoe, poinsettias and holly are commonly used for holiday décor, but they should be kept out of the reach of kids. Plant poisoning symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, and skin rashes. If you have any suspicion of plant poisoning call your doctor or the National Poison Center: (800) 222-1222. And, yes, that’s a real phone number!
Alcohol poisoning of children is common during the holiday season. Parents often host parties where alcohol is served and the kids imitate the adults. Small amounts of an adult beverage can make a kid “drunk” and in danger of injuring themselves. Remove all empty and partially finished cups as soon as possible to keep them away from small hands.
Food poisoning can also pose a potential threat to children. Practice food safety by washing hands, dishes, cutting boards and utensils with particular care toward items that come in contact with raw meat or poultry. Refrigerate leftover food quickly to avoid contamination.
Choking and swallowing hazards are everywhere during the holidays. Tree ornaments, icicles, tinsel and small toys can be partially swallowed and end up blocking the child’s airway. If it is small enough to get inside a small child’s mouth, it is too small to leave out.
Cuts, skin irritation, or eye damage can be caused by the needles of holiday trees, angel hair (made from spun glass) and ornament hangers.
No one wants to remember a trip to the emergency room over the holidays. Being aware of fire hazards, increased accidents during busy shopping times, and watching for the dangers listed above should help you and your family has a safe and happy holiday season.
Holiday Dangers For Children
Special Feature for Timbergram readers by Pamela Efferson Properties
Thank You! Thank You!
A heart-felt “THANK YOU” for helping me make 2013 one of the best years in my Real Estate career. I value your business, friendship and referrals and appreciate your support.
Over the last 8 years I have worked diligently to earn your trust and I appreciate your loyal patronage. Thank you for entrusting me with the sale or purchase of your home, your neighbor’s home or a family member’s home.
Wishing all of my friends and neighbors the very best Holiday Season, may 2014 bring you continued happiness, health and prosperity. Pamela Efferson
by Lorraine Cherry
It seems that everyone these days, from first lady Michelle Obama to food philosopher Michael Pollan (Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation), is urging us to cook and eat real food. As simple as this sounds, folks who are trying to handle full-time jobs, raising kids, taking care of pets, or spending time on volunteer activities will immediately ask: “Where do I find the time?”
The idea behind this new feature in your Timbergram is this: there are great-tasting, nutritious dinners made from fresh food that don’t take a lot of time. If you cook a lot and have a recipe that fits this description, we invite you to share it with your neighbors by sending it to [email protected].
For this issue, I am sharing a recipe that comes from Italy. I was lucky enough to spend time in Tuscany a few years ago, and this wonderful salad is featured on menus in every trattoria in Florence. If you put the meat in to marinate the night before, the total preparation time is less than ½ hour once you get home from work (not counting the time to let the meat come to room temperature). Crusty bread on the side is a good accompaniment.
Florentine Trattoria Beef Tagliata
Naturally Good: Fast Food from Your Kitchen
FREE SIDEwith purchase of ANY sandwich
limit one per order
465-B TC Jester Blvd. Houston, TX 77007713-802-0043 - www.PaPaMosDeli.com
THE LEADER.READER’S CHOICE
BEST SANDWICH SHOP
FINALIST
BEST TAKE OUT
WINNER
✤ Flatiron steak*, 1 to 1-1/2 pounds
✤ Olive oil
✤ 4-5 cloves chopped garlic
✤ Chopped fresh herbs: sage, rosemary, thyme (your choice)
✤ Salt and pepper
✤ Mesclun salad mix, or baby arugula, or other salad fixings as desired
✤ Dressing: 3 tablespoons olive oil, ½ tablespoon ba l samic v ineg ar, ½ tablespoon lemon juice, pinch of salt, couple of turns of black pepper from a pepper grinder
✤ Shaved parmesan (use a vegetable peeler for large pieces)
✤ Lemon wedges
1. The night before (or before leaving for work in the morning), trim fat off beef and cut in half width-wise so that you have 2 pieces approximately 4 inches by 6 inches. (This makes it easier to fit into a pan to cook.) Drizzle with a liberal amount of olive oil and add garlic and chopped herbs. Turn to coat well. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator.
2. When you get home from work, take the meat out and let it sit for about 45 minutes on the counter before cooking.
3. Heat a grill pan or skillet until very hot. Scrape herbs off of beef, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, and then place on hot pan. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until done to taste. (If you like it well done, take off the stove after this and put into a 400 degree oven for 5-10 minutes.) Remove to plate, cover with foil, and let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.
4. While the meat is resting, make the salad dressing. Put salad mix into bowl. Mix with dressing, and put onto serving plates.
Update on West 11th Street Parkby Lorraine Cherry, Friends of West 11th Street Park
Autumn in the ParkAlthough the forests of New
England are famous for their brilliant show of color in the fall, we have a softer echo of the same phenomenon at West 11th Street Park. Why do leaves turn colors before they drop from the trees? Why do some leaves turn yellow, some red, some just brown?
Actually, the leaves don’t change color so much as they reveal colors that were underneath all the time. In some parts of the country, it is too cold in wintertime for most plants to photosynthesize, so they go dormant, dropping their leaves to save energy. As unneeded green chlorophyll is broken down, other pigments that were in lower concentration in the leaf shine through. We see yellow in the leaves of
elms and ashes, and red, yellow, and orange in sweet gums.
Some years are better than others for fall color here in Timbergrove. In 2011, at the tail end of the historic drought, we saw some of the most dramatic color in 20 years. Come out to the park, and see what kind of show nature is putting on this year.
Clean-Up Day Jan 11As a result of the 2011 drought
and the subsequent cutting down of the dead trees, there is a lot of underbrush on the floor of the forest at West 11th Street Park. By regular policy of the Houston Parks & Recreation Department, larger logs are generally left to decompose over a period of several years. The smaller underbrush (i.e., anything smaller around than a man’s arm) needs to be removed to reduce the fire hazard. We were presented with two options. One
was to have bulldozers come in and scrape everything off, including a lot of the small live saplings and bushes. This is what was done at Memorial Park. The second option was to “put some boots on the ground.” Volunteers carry the small underbrush out to the perimeter, where it is picked up for mulching by the Parks Department crews. This option will help to preserve our natural habitat.
We are work ing w i th the Volunteer Coordinator at the Parks Department to organize a large clean-up effort on Saturday, January 11, 2014. We have scheduled for that time of year so that we can minimize the exposure to poison ivy, mosquitoes, and excess heat. Details are still being worked out, but the more volunteers we have, the better. Please mark your calendars and plan to come out and help make West 11th Street Park even better!
