Lowest Greenville is Back!

And Better Than Ever!

Crime is down and families are returning. Businesses along the part of Greenville Avenue known as “Lowest Greenville” are celebrating a Renaissance!

On Saturday, December 10, Lowest Greenville Avenue businesses between Richmond and Lewis will celebrate the completion of construction on streetscape improvements.

Many restaurants will be offering food and drink specials, and several businesses will have live music and host special events such as face painters for the kids and a wing-eating contest for the grown-ups. Events will take place between 11am and midnight, and most specials will be offered throughout the day and evening.  See the Advocate article for a list of entertainment. Continue reading “Lowest Greenville is Back!”

by Crime Watch Coordinator

Annual Cookie Drive Expands This Year

Saturday, December 17, brings an opportunity to boost your holiday spirit.  Once again LGNA will be collecting Christmas goodies for the firefighters at Station 17.  It’s our way of saying “Thanks for watching out for us.”  Bring your cookies, brownies, or any other holiday treats – either homemade or purchased – to 5843 Vanderbilt between 10am and 2pm.  We’ll assemble a basket for each of the three shifts and deliver the baskets that weekend. Continue reading “Annual Cookie Drive Expands This Year”

by Crime Watch Coordinator

Concerns about Coyotes

Many of our members have expressed concern about the sightings of wild animals such as coyotes and foxes and reports of pet mutilations in our area.  This photo of a pair of foxes was taken in the alley behind the 5100 block of Vanderbilt.

Greenland Hills Neighborhood Association has extended an invitation to a joint meeting on Tuesday, December 13, at 7:00 p.m. at Unity Church on Greenville @ McCommas.  The speaker from 911wildlife.com will give information about ways to eliminate foxes and coyotes and how to keep pets safe.  Vickery Place NA and Wilshire Heights NA have also been invited. Parking is limited, so allow yourself a little extra time.

by Crime Watch Coordinator

National Night Out 2011 – A Night to Remember!

Tuesday, October 4, saw the eighth annual National Night Out in Tietze Park. This year, volunteers from three neighborhood associations – Lower Greenville, Lakewood Heights, and Lowest Greenville West – again worked to host the event. Approximately a thousand area residents attended. National Night Out is designed to strengthen community relationships between residents and public service organizations such as police, city departments and charitable organizations that serve the community. Visitors included Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings. Continue reading “National Night Out 2011 – A Night to Remember!”

by Crime Watch Coordinator