Lower Greenville Neighborhood Association

FEBRUARY 2026 UPDATES

Hello Neighbors,
THANK YOU for your extremely generous support of our year-end GoFundMe Campaigns for Fire Station 17 and our local elementary schools. Together, we provided $1,800 in support to our local fire station and $750 to the Peace Pantries of our elementary schools.

Please read on for additional updates about our community and to mark your calendar for several fun events slated for this spring. Plus, a chance to win a $100 gift card to Aw Shucks for NEW members!

SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING EVENTS

LGNA has a bunch of fun events coming up! Check out the articles below to find out how you can join in.

DATE	ACTIVITY	COMMENTS
Thu, Mar 12	No Parking Sign Posting for St. Paddy’s Day	3:00 p.m. to Dusk 5902 Belmont Ave Volunteer Sign-up
Sat, Mar 14	St. Paddy’s Day Parade & Block Party	8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Neighborhood-wide
Tue, Mar 17	Jeni’s Ice Cream Fundraiser for LGNA	2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 2012 Greenville Ave
Fri, Mar 27	LGNA goes to Four Day Weekend	6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 5601 Sears Ave Get Tickets
Thu, Apr 9	LGNA Swing Dance Lesson at Rhythm Room Dance Studio	6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 2714 Greenville Ave Register Here

ST. PAT’S IS COMING . . . VOLUNTEER TO POST NO-PARKING SIGNS

Whether you look forward to the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Saturday March 14) on Greenville, or dread it, one of the most effective ways to make it a reasonable day for all is to help LGNA post No-Parking signs in the neighborhood. We’ll be posting pre-assembled signs beginning Thursday, March 12, starting at 3:00 p.m. SIGN UP ON OUR VOLUNTEER FORM to lend a hand. Meet your neighbors and help maintain order throughout the event. Signs and a route assignment can be picked up as early as March 7.

SAVE THESE DATES FOR UPCOMING EVENTS . . . DANCING, ICE CREAM, IMPROV!

BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR: EAT ICE CREAM
Sometimes, you have to step up and do the work to make your community great. This is one of those times! Tuesday, March 17, from 2-5 p.m. stop by Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at 2012 Greenville Avenue when 25% of all proceeds will be donated to LGNA! You’ll enjoy an amazing treat and your neighborhood will receive financial support to host Happy Hours and other special events, print two newsletters per year, and cover costs related to electronic communication.

GET READY TO LAUGH!
Enjoy a unique and fun night out Friday, March 27, with a special LGNA event at Four Day Weekend Theater at 5601 Sears Street. The evening starts with an LGNA-only Happy Hour with Four Day Weekend from 6-7 p.m. with complimentary light bites and drinks for purchase. Then enjoy a live improv show at 8 p.m. featuring the comedy genius of a troupe that has performed in Fort Worth for more than 25 years — and here in Lower Greenville for more than five. RESERVE TICKETS for just $30 (must have a ticket to attend pre-show Happy Hour).

GREENVILLE GETS GROOVIN’
SWING DANCE LESSON AND PARTY
Right down the street at 2714 Greenville Avenue, Rhythm Room Dance Studio is hopping and bopping with world-class instructors teaching total beginners (and more experienced folks) to swing dance. Now it’s your turn! For just $15 per person (no partner needed), on Thursday, April 9 from 6-8:00 p.m. you can enjoy an expert dance lesson, complimentary light bites and wine, and then one hour to practice your moves while you socialize with new friends. Space is limited to the first 36 registrations and priority given to paid LGNA members. REGISTER HERE with Rhythm Dance Studio.

JOIN LGNA AS A PAID MEMBER AND YOU COULD WIN $100 GIFT CARD TO AW SHUCKS
Everyone who lives within the LGNA boundaries is a member, but only paid members (just $20 per year per household; $5 for people over 65) are eligible to vote, serve on the Board and sometimes even participate in unique offerings. Join today and you’ll automatically be entered in a raffle to win a great meal at a local mainstay! And you’ll feel great supporting your neighborhood.

Why Join?

Everyone living within Mockingbird to Ross and Greenville to Skillman is considered a member of LGNA. But paid members help keep the neighborhood vibrant — supporting social events, beautification efforts, safety initiatives, and more — all for just:

$20/year per household
$5/year for senior (65+) households
And it’s tax-deductible!

➡️ Join LGNA Now ⬅️

Click “Join” under one of the two paid membership options
Then use the same email address to which we sent this email

Thanks for supporting your neighborhood — and good luck in the raffle!

Note: We are extremely grateful to existing paying members, but this offer is for new paying members only.

WHERE ARE ALL THE CUTE CATS IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD?
$25 PET SUPPLIES PLUS GIFT CARD ON THE LINE

We’ve seen a lot of cute dogs in the entries for Cutest Pet Contest. And we are dog lovers! But we wonder: is there a cat, ferret, bunny or gold fish out there that can compete? Send a pic and brief description of what makes your pet so adorable to president@lgna.net and you may win a $25 gift card to Pet Supplies Plus. Must be a current paid LGNA member to win — which boosts your chances even higher!

REPORTING BOTH HOMELESSNESS AND CRIME HELPS TARGET RESOURCES TO OUR COMMUNITY
At a recent town hall for District 14 residents hosted by City Councilperson Paul Ridley and Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux, the impact of homelessness on our neighborhood was a major topic of discussion. City leadership acknowledged that what we’re seeing here is largely tied to displacement following recent downtown clean-up efforts. As downtown areas were cleared, individuals relocated to other areas, including Lower Greenville.

City staff are becoming more aware of the impact we’re seeing in our community, but we need to keep this issue top of mind for them. One of the most important ways to do that is to consistently report homeless encampments, fires, unsafe conditions, blocked sidewalks, or crime-related activity to 311. The same is true for any crime, even petty crime, and should be reported to 911 or via the Dallas 311 app or phone.

City officials emphasized that consistent reporting is what will get the attention and resources we need to address these issues.

We are indeed a compassionate community, but giving directly to homeless individuals is not the solution and can unintentionally hinder their connection to professional services and more permanent solutions. Let’s all commit to not providing individual assistance and instead reach out to community resources.

You can also sign up for monthly crime watch updates from LGNA Board Member and Crime Watch Coordinator, Beau Ralstin (crimewatch@lgna.net). Here’s the most recent report and, if you find it valuable, feel free to sign up here.

Please also considering joining LGNA as a paying member to help ensure we can continue advocating on your behalf.

For concerns specifically related to unsheltered individuals, contact:

Leslie De Los Santos: Leslie.DeLosSantos@dallas.gov
Justine Yancy: Justine.Yancy@dallas.gov
Dallas Services at 311
For crime-related concerns, of course call 911.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jean McAulay	President	Call 678-977-1649 president@lgna.net
David Galstyan	Vice President
Pam Mueller	Treasurer
John Dailey	Recording Secretary
Lisa Fleury
Hobson Frater
Ryan Hormberg
Savita Joglekar
Eva Moore
Beau Ralstin

USEFUL CONTACTS

Council Member Paul Ridley	Call 214-670-5415
Emergency Services	Call 911
LGNA Crime Watch – Beau Ralstin	crimewatch@lgna.net
Dallas City Service Request Code Compliance Animal Services Street Repair etc.	Service Request Website 311 Apps (iOS, Android) Call 311
Dallas Saniation Services Garbage Recycling Bulk Trash	Sanitation Services Website 311 Apps (iOS, Android) Call 311

Next bulk trash pick up is March 9-13
(Earliest set-out: March 5)
To find out more about bulk trash go to DallasCityHall.com.

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 by Membership Chair

Residents from across the neighborhood association recently came together for a fun-filled, Halloween-themed day!

A costume parade kicked off the festivities and kids of all ages enjoyed trick-or-treating along the route. Costume contest winners received gift cards and other fun giveaways from local establishments.

Once the prizes were awarded, the event kicked off in earnest! Women In Music Empowerment Club (WIMEC) and School of Rock added their artistry to the soundscape while event-goers nibbled on food from AwShucks and sipped beer from Goodwins. Pumpkin decorating, scratch art Halloween masks, and other fun crafts proved to be a big hit and delighted squeals erupted from the bounce house every few moments.

Maria LaFortuna, LGNA’s beloved fortune teller, returned for another year to reveal hidden insights into the futures of many an attendee – with complete and total accuracy, of course! And new this year was a beer garden with German pretzels, the aforementioned beer, and fun games like axe throwing and a football toss.

It wasn’t all sunshine and roses, though. In fact, there was very little sunshine! Mother Nature didn’t cooperate and sent us a late-Fall thunderstorm, which had us all soaked and running for shelter under the tents, so unfortunately we ended up shutting down the event a bit early. We will just need to commune a bit better with the spirits next year to ensure a dry event!

Through the generosity of donating attendees and of our sponsors, we were able to cover the cost of the event AND give the Peace Pantries at Mockingbird and Geneva Heights Elementary Schools $500 each. A big THANK YOU to our Platinum Sponsors – Courtney Conley at the BAR Real Estate Group, AwShucks, Pet Supplies Plus, and Goodwins – and to all our other sponsors!

And finally, another big THANK YOU to all the volunteers who helped plan and execute the event! The planning committee began meeting regularly back in July to ensure that everything came together and the many volunteers on the day of the event helped tremendously. Your commitment and effort is so very appreciated!