There are two runs coming up benefitting organizations in the area. The Lakewood Service League’s Walk, Wag & Run is set for October 23rd benefitting the YMCA, For The Love of the Lake and Friends of White Rock Lake Dog Park.  Also, The JL Long Fun Run will take place on Oct 7th benefitting the JL Long PTA. Continue reading “Attention Runners”

The annual St. Patrick’s Day street party will be held Saturday March 13th. As always LGNA has worked with the city to prepare the neighborhood for this event. Please read on to learn more details and download a copy of the 2010 No Parking map.

The City of Dallas has provided us with the following summary of the event plan. Residents will receive a printed version of this on their doorsteps with their LGNA newsletter.

 City of Dallas
INFO FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY EVENTS
(Saturday, March 13, 2010)

 This flyer explains the initiatives the city is taking this year to limit the impact of the St. Patrick’s Day parade and party on our Lower Greenville neighborhoods. This is a result of a joint effort of Deputy Police Chiefs Vincent Golbeck, Julian Bernal and Tom Lawrence, neighborhood residents, special events office, code enforcement, sanitation, parking enforcement, event sponsors, myself, and others. Note that these events are privately sponsored and are not endorsed by the City of Dallas. Check for updated info at www.dallascityhall.com.
      —Angela Hunt, Dallas City Councilmember
         angela.hunt@dallascityhall.com   (214) 670-5415

PARADE

Time: 11:00 a.m.— 2:30 p.m., from Blackwell to Yale.
Police:   150 police for traffic and crowd control plus 15 Supervisors (All police paid by sponsors).
Traffic: Southbound Greenville Ave. closes at 9:00 a.m.; other streets close at 10:00 a.m.  Streets will reopen when police decide it’s safe.  Officers will direct traffic at Greenville at Mockingbird, and on both sides of Central service road from Blackwell to Mockingbird.
Trash:  The parade sponsor has hired additional clean-up crews.  The parade route must be cleaned up by 4:00 p.m.  If not, Code Enforcement will issue tickets.  There will be 100 portalets.
SPECIAL EVENT PARTY (Street Party)

Time: 10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. on Greenville Ave. between Vanderbilt and Vickery.  Streets close 9:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.  Street sales of alcohol end at 5:30 p.m. or earlier if Deputy Chief Golbeck deems necessary.
Police: 9:00 a.m.– 7:00 p.m.—48 officers at event site and 36 officers conducting neighborhood patrols.   7:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m.—24 officers along Greenville north of Belmont and 18 officers patrolling the neighborhood (all paid by sponsor).  Additional on-duty patrol throughout the day and evening.
Shuttles: Shuttle from Mockingbird Station to Lee Elementary.  No alcohol or coolers allowed on shuttles.  Two DART officers will be at Station to monitor.
Alcohol: No alcohol may be brought into event.  Police DWI squad will patrol and arrest for DWI.  This will be a “No Refusal” weekend where blood will be drawn.  Large “Don’t Drink and Drive” signs will be posted.  Taxi stands will be on Greenville.

Other: Party is 21+ only—IDs will be strictly enforced.  City Fire Inspectors will monitor max. crowd size in event and buildings.  Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission will also patrol.  “Respect Our Neighborhood” signs will be posted.  More trashcans.  Code officers will patrol 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. to cite violators for parking in yards, noise, etc.
Parking:  Please refer to the link below for a map of the parking restrictions.  Temporary “No Parking “ areas have been expanded.  On streets with Resident Parking Only (RPO), those with the appropriate RPO placards will be allowed to park any time.  Five tow trucks will be queued to tow according to the following priority:  blocked intersections, blocked driveways, no parking zones.  Parking enforcement officers will be towing/writing tickets from 9:00  a.m.—2:00 a.m.

AFTER THE PARTY

After the St. Patrick’s Day party, party-goers usually go to the bars on Lower Greenville.  Officers and other city personnel will be in this area to protect the neighborhood.
Police: There will be 36 on duty officers south of Belmont from 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
Parking: Temporary “No parking” signs will be installed in neighborhoods. On streets with Resident Parking Only (RPO), those with the appropriate RPO placards will be allowed to park any time.Parking Enforcement until 2:00 a.m.
Other: Code Enforcement will be patrolling until 2:00 a.m.
TO REPORT VIOLATIONS/PROBLEMS
Call 911 for police, parking, code, etc. problems.  From 9:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m., police dispatchers will be instructed to forward all calls related to St. Patrick’s Day in Lower Greenville to the police command post at Lee Elementary.  If you do not get a response or need additional help, call me on my cell phone at (214) 907-4600.  Along with other city personnel, I will be working and available all day and night to limit the impact on our neighborhoods.

LGNA is replacing its regular March meeting with a neighborhood picnic. Not an ordinary picnic, this will be a school supply drive benefiting both RE Lee and Stonewall Elementary.

We have a complete wish list below, but colored pencils, glue sticks, crayolas, post-it notes and tape are among the supplies needed. Our neighborhood schools are great, but they can always use our help.

For those who don’t have time to go shopping, we’ll have burgers, hot dogs and soft drinks available for a nominal charge. Proceeds from concessions will be used to purchase school supplies. Bring a blanket or some lawn chairs and enjoy a few hours with your neighbors. We encourage you to bring cookies, chips or other snacks to share. This will be a good opportunity to meet your neighbors, support our neighborhood schools and have some fun. Bring the kids!

The picnic will be held at the playground at RE Lee Elementary on April 4 from 11am to 1pm. The playground is located on the south side of the school along Goodwin. Please, no alcohol on school grounds!

Wish List by Grade Level

Kindergarten List:
Expo dry erase makers, assorted colors
File folders- letter size, assorted colors
White card stock, letter size paper
Colored card stock letter size
Sharpie permanent markers, black or red
Colored pencils
Addition & subtraction flash cards
Scissors for teachers
Jumbo paper clips

2nd Grade Wish List
Markers
Liquid glue
Scissors
Glue sticks
Colored pencils
Stapler
Pencils
Visa, overhead pens
Plain white paper
Black markers
Folders for students

3rd Grade Wish List
Expo Visa makers, wet erase
Expo dry erase markers
Masking tape (large size)
Magnetic tape with adhesive backing
Glue sticks
Rubber cement
Colored paper
Post-it notes
Manila paper
Copy paper
Crayons
Pencils

4th Grade Wish List
2 boxes, colored file folders, assorted
4 boxes, crayola makers, fine tip
4 boxes, crayola makers, broad tip
4 sets, Visa overhead marker pens
4 sets, Mr. sketch chisel point makers
10 boxes, colored pencils, 12 count
1 single hole punch
1 roll magnetic tape
8 packages magnetic bulldog clips
2 gross of # 2 pencils
1 large post-it notes easel pad
2 packages post-it notes, 2”x5”, neon
10 scissors
2 packages, black ballpoint pens
2 boxes, push pins
2 boxes, black clips

5th Grade Wish List
Correction fluid
Electric pencil sharpeners
Tip marker, fine & broad
Manila paper, 18”x12”
Gel pens
Glue sticks
Tape, scotch & masking
Tape dispenser