Public Hearing on
City Council Redistricting
The plan is to split our neighborhood into 2 council districts (1&5). Please come share your opinion on this matter at the public hearing (might be the only one). We will be there to express our disagreement with the current proposal and offer a better solution. We need your support to get the city's attention. Proposed districts are set to go final on Nov 13th.
Saturday, October 13, 2012 - 9 a.m. to Noon at Hillside Community Center (925 South Institute Street)
More info on the proposed districts: http://www.springsgov.com/Page.aspx?NavID=4616
Fall Clean Sweep
Event
A fall Clean Sweep event for the proper disposal of residential household hazardous waste items will be held on Friday, October 12, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event will be held in the parking lot south of the Citizens’ Service Center located at 1675 Garden of the Gods Road. From Garden of the Gods Road, take Arrowswest Drive south, then turn left onto Arrowswest Court and follow it to the parking lot. This event, which is sponsored by El Paso County and El Paso County Public Health, is free and open to El Paso and Teller County residents.
For more information visit the El Paso County Clean Sweep Event website.
Waldo Waldo 5K Walk & Run
Bring your friends and family to walk or run in The Waldo Waldo 5K Walk & Run! The idea is simple: register, receive a "Where's Waldo?" costume to wear during the run, give support to our community and show just how strong Colorado Springs is.
This unique 5k Fun Run/Walk will be hosted at America the Beautiful Park on October 21 at 10am. It will not be timed, so if you want to know your time, bring your watch! With a $30 registration fee, registrants will receive a "Where's Waldo?" costume kit that consists of Waldo glasses, beanie and long sleeve shirt. We also have Wenda costume kits and mini-Waldo kits for kids ages 5-12. Kids 5 and under are free but do not receive a costume. Strollers are allowed on the course. Proceeds will go to thePikes Peak Community Foundation's Waldo Canyon Firefighters Fund.
Ruth Washburn Cooperative
Nursery School
Harvest Festival
Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School invites current families, friends and members of the community to enjoy pumpkin painting, apple peeling, sack races, bean bag tosses, music and fun on Saturday, October 13, 11:00am-1:00pm at the school ( 914 N. 19th Street). Stay and shop after the fun with $1 Used Clothing and Book Sale benefiting this wonderful nonprofit school serving local children ages 2-5 since 1961.
Divas and Desserts
Water Your Trees
The Palmer Tree Coalition wants to remind you to WATER YOUR TREES!
Our trees are in critical need now because of several years of extreme drought. Watering our trees in fall and winter allows them to emerge healthier in the spring – drought stressed trees are vulnerable to disease, insect infestations, branch dieback, or even total loss. Here’s how:
Water to a depth of 12” below the soil surface.
Water slowly to saturate soil within the ‘drip-line’ of the tree canopy. Move the hose around for large trees.
Give the same amount of water year round - 10 gallons per inch of tree diameter
1-2 times per month. An easy rule of thumb is to measure the tree trunk diameter at knee height and water for 5 minutes per inch.
For more information:
A healthy urban forest cools our streets and homes, reduces noise, provides aesthetic value and wildlife habitat, absorbs carbon dioxide and pollutants, and reduces storm run-off. Help keep our urban forest healthy and water your trees. For more information on the Palmer Tree Coalition and its spring tree planting programs, go to:
PalmerTreeCoalition@gmail.com or call 520-7679.
The Palmer Tree Coalition is a Friends Group supporting the work of Colorado Springs
City Forestry.
** REMINDERS **
ONEN Community Meeting
Wednesday October 17, 2012
7:00 p.m
First Lutheran Church, basement
1515 N. Cascade Ave
ONEN Home Research
and Plaque Workshop
Saturday, Oct. 20 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Penrose Public Library Adult Meeting Room
RSVP: These workshops are limited to 10 participants. Sign up by contacting Susan Darby at sdarbycos@gmail.com or by calling 227-0211 by Wednesday, October 17. Provide the name(s) of attendees, phone number, email address, and home address when calling or emailing your RSVP. Adults only, please, due to limited class size. A go/no-go decision will be made on October 18, and registrants will be notified of the workshop status.
Have a great week!!
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