Ready or not, OneDayDallas is here. The City of Dallas’ new garbage and recycle collection service has not come without questions and concerns. Read on for some frequently asked questions about the OneDayDallas program courtesy of neighborhood residents Rusty and Debbie Daniel.
LGNA has renewed its corporate agreement with Baylor Tom Landry Fitness Center. Area residents who are voting members of LGNA receive a $100 discount off their enrollment fee as well as a substantial discount on their monthly BTLFC dues. For more information, call BTLFC’s Ashley Hickman at 214-820-9975 or email her at Ashley.Hickman@baylorhealth.edu. For a limited time, LGNA members can take an additional 50% off their enrollment fee and receive a complimentary one-week membership. For information on the limited-time offer, email Director1@LGNA.net.
After a soft opening well received by public and critics alike, Watel’s WORLD PIECE cafe celebrates its grand opening with two months of specials, contests, and events. LGNA had its recent annual Membership meeting and board elections at Watel’s and enjoyed a tasting menu of some of their best courses.
-Wednesdays in May & June: any main course for only $6
-Thursdays in May & June: buy one main course, get one free
(A three-day advance reservation is required by email for the above offers.)
Decorating Contests:
-Free dinner for two by submitting a winning entry to decorate the “Piece Mobile” (a ’74 VW microbus)
-Free dinner for two by submitting a winning design entry to decorate small plates.
-Sunday June 13: Open House with Free Food Tastings, Art & Antiques Show/Sale, and wines for $1.00 per tasting from 11-2. (Requires one-week advance reservation by email.)
-Sunday June 27: Big Band Dinner featuring the Brad Leali-Shelley Carrolll BIG BAND with Sandra Kaye on vocals. Reservations required. $10 cover charge.
Mark your calendar for 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18 2010 for LGNA’s annual meeting at A Few of My Favorite Things, the antique and art gallery that doubles as an events space next door to Watel’s World Piece Café. Celebrity chef Rene Peeters will create a sampling from his menu that reflects his world upbringing and travels. The address is 1800 Greenville Ave. at Lewis. Park in the Watel’s-marked parking lot behind Bridgestone on Lewis.
You’ll hear a brief update on Angela Hunt’s proposal for a Lowest Greenville planned development district and have a chance to ask questions. (Related article on the inside.) The Lower Greenville Neighborhood Association annual meeting also includes election of seven posts to the LGNA board of directors.
Gay Hopkins has been nominated for reelection to the board. She has served as LGNA’s president and vice president, and she has been active in zoning matters to protect our residential quality of life. Standing for election to their first terms are Ken Lampton, David Jones, Corby Hankins, Stacey Davis, Debbie Daniel, and John Dailey. The six new nominees were featured in the March newsletter’s Know Your Neighbors. All share a concern and passion for our Lower Greenville neighborhood area. Ballots have been mailed to LGNA members. At least one-third of the membership must vote, so each ballot is important. Promptly marking and returning your ballot will be appreciated.
Thursday April 15, 2010 9:59 AM CDT
Nightime Residental Burglaries, Greenville Avenue Area.
Residential Burglary Awareness
It’s Spring, and everyone is spending more time outside. While people are out enjoying the nice weather, their homes are vacant. Burglars are aware of this, and, during the warmer weather, residential burglaries usually increase.
Nighttime residential burglaries have increased in beat 142 (beat 142 is bounded by Mockingbird, Abrams, Belmont & Greenville). A reminder to make sure doors are locked at all times, and that garage doors closed and locked. Outdoor lighting during evening and nighttime hours helps to deter burglars. Many times burglars access a home from the rear, and the neighborhoods in this area have alleys, so make sure there’s an outdoor light in the rear of the home, too.
Get to know your neighbors and look out for each other. Many of the arrests for residential burglaries are made because a neighbor observed the offense, called 911, and gave detailed information that led police to the suspect. Citizen involvement is critical, and has been a huge part of the decline in crime over the past several years.
For crime prevention tips, visit the Central Patrol web site (http://www.cepatrolcrimewatch.org). From the main page, look under INFO, CRIME PREVENTION FLYERS.
If you want more information, contact the Neighborhood Policing Officer (NPO) desk for Central Patrol at 214-670-4420. If no one answers, all officers are in the field, so please leave a message. Also, on the Central Patrol web site, look under CONTACT US for COMMUNITY & NPO for names of NPO officers. Click on a name, and you’ll be taken to an e-mail page to reach that person. For the Greenville avenue area, look for sector 140 NPO officers.
Lower Greenville Neighborhood Association 