Posted June 27, 2010
Presented by the Northwood Hills Homeowners Association (for questions or to volunteer, email our
NOTE THIS YEAR'S DATE CHANGE!!! Saturday, July 3, 2010
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Join us for an old-fashioned Independence Day Celebration and Parade... it's FUN and it's FREE! All activities are at Northwood Hills Elementary School. |
- You must register and get a number if you want to be considered for the judges' prizes! Registration opens at 8 a.m.
- PARADE ASSEMBLES AT 8:30 a.m. We step off at 9 a.m., and sometimes Dallas Police make us leave a few minutes early!
- POST-PARADE ACTIVITIES until noon.
- Decorate your bike or trike... fancy-up that wagon or stroller... bring out your vintage or exotic car... or just dress up to walk and wave at your neighbors! Decorated dogs welcome too... on a leash, please.
- Trophies awarded for Most Patriotic (Individual, Group, Pet), Reddest, Bluest, Best Two-Wheel entry, Best Three-Wheel entry, Best Four-Wheel Entry, Most Original, Best Hat, Special Judges Awards.
- After the Parade, join us for a Bounce House, sponsored by Spring Valley United Methodist Church
- Cool off in the Dunk Tank and have your commemorative button made by Billy Buttons. Fun games, too... Hula Hoop contests, water balloon toss, Icy Toes and more!
- Snack on free popcorn and cotton candy or chill out with a snow cone.
- Back by popular demand: the NHHA Watermelon Sale! Buy your Fourth of July Watermelon straight from the farm, fresh, sweet and delicious... just $5 each. Sponsored by Judy Switzer and Associates... so all proceeds benefit the renovation of the Northwood Hills medians!
NO PARKING along Cliffbrook in front of the school. There's plenty of parking on the east side of the school field along Birchridge.
Special thanks to our sponsors!
 The Castle Bounce House |
 Popcorn, Snow Cones & Cotton Candy |
 The Melons for Medians Watermelon Sale |
Annual April Alley Clean-Up THIS WEEKEND -- April 10-11 -- in Northwood Hills
Posted April 7, 2010
Bulk trash collection IS next week, but later in the week.
NOTE: NHHA has been working with Dallas Sanitation on issues around the pick-up of snowstorm trash and debris and the bulk trash collection schedule for Northwood Hills. We have CONFIRMED that the April bulk trash pickup (week of the second Monday) is pretty much on target. Northwood Hills WILL have bulk trash collection next week, although it MAY start a bit later in the week than normal. ALL trash is scheduled to be collected by Saturday, April 17. So go ahead and sweep, rake, bag, trim and clean... they're coming to get it.
"WHAT IS APRIL ALLEY CLEAN-UP?" Now in its fourth year, NHHA's "April Alley Clean-Up" is becoming a tradition... a spring event during which Northwood Hills residents spiff up their back alleys. As of Thursday morning, it's OK to begin stacking bulk trash on the front curb for collection next week.
"WHY DO WE HAVE APRIL ALLEY CLEAN-UP?" Front yards typically get all the attention, but each homeowner is responsible for maintaining the area from the back property line to the center of the alley. Bushes must be trimmed back so the right-of-way is clear for cars and garbage trucks and any trees that overhang the alley must be trimmed up 15 feet.
Messy alleys send the message that homeowners don't care and aren't paying attention... and that's exactly what criminals want. Trash, debris and stacked bags also harbor non-human pests -- rodents, roaches and mosquitoes. However, clean alleys improve property values, deter criminal activity and enhance safety.
"HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE?" Clean-up and security ideas are listed below. The most common alley complaint is bushes and limbs that have grown out into the right of way and scratch cars... so check for those. If you have bags of leaves or debris that have been sitting out back, haul them around to the front curb for pick-up next week.
Clean-Up Ideas
- Grab a rake, broom and bag... spiff up your back fenceline and haul bags to front curb for collection.
- For a list of what the city will (and won't) pick up, clik here.
- Trim bushes, limbs and vines that can scratch cars or provide hiding places for criminals.
- Do you know a neighbor or senior who could use some help? Be a good neighbor and ask them.
- Plant some flowers along your fence or alley... you'll enjoy them every time you come and go.
- Northwood Hills alleys can be dark. Consider installing security lights. If you already have them, check them out this weekend. Motion sensors working? Batteries fresh and solar panels working properly? Bulbs intact and secure?
- NHHA Members: be sure you have the security patrol's number programmed into your cell phone.
- Do you know the family behind you? Your alley neighbor is your ally in helping reduce alley crime.
- Consider keeping your garbage and recycle bins inside your yard/garage or up near the house. They have been used to gain access over back fences.
NHHA 2010 Dues are... Due Now. Sign Up! today!
Posted January 31, 2010
A big "thank you" to the many folks who have already renewed their membership or joined NHHA for 2010. If you haven't, now's the time.
As a new or renewing MEMBER, NHHA will provide you four ways to improve security and safety at your home:
- A reflective alley address sign for the back fence or gate
- A "No Solicitors" plaque to mount near the doorbell
- A custom-painted, highly visible curb address
- Two decals to display on the mailbox, garage door or other location, communicating that your residence is patrolled by armed security
In addition to the curb, alley and home signage, MEMBERS have access to the private security patrol which is on duty seven days a week.
- MEMBERS can call the patrol to report suspicious persons or cars, unwanted solicitors, or an incident at their home.
- MEMBERS can arrange for the patrol's Out-of-Town Home Check service when they travel.
- MEMBERS can have the patrol's phone number added to their home security company's contact/call list in case of an incident at their home.
- MEMBERS will receive a monthly update of security/crime incidents in Northwood Hills, and urgent crime alerts as needed
- MEMBERS receive MemberMail, NHHA's email communications that provide current information about lost pets, neighborhood issues, code compliance and city services
If you are a NEW member or your contact info has changed, also click and fill out the Membership Form.
Issues... Ideas... Projects... Priorities. Weigh in! Better yet, Get Involved!
NHHA needs volunteers for long-term jobs and short-term projects, committee work and new initiatives. It's an exciting time to get involved. Here's a sampling of areas where we can use help...
- It seems a long way off, but we're planning NOW for the 17th Annual NHHA Independence Day Celebration.
- You've asked and we're ready to make it happen... but we need some help to put on the NHHA Golf Tournament.
- Beautification – How about a plant sale or swap? Programs about water conservation, oak wilt, and other topics? Alley Clean-Up Day and the Yard-of-the-Month Award.
- Communications – If you have experience in public relations or writing, we can always use more help with press releases, the newsletter and basic marketing.
- Speaking of Marketing and Fundraising, we're eager to develop non-dues revenue through sponsorships, underwriting or a special fundraising project.
- Legal – provides ad hoc counsel
Oak Wilt Warning
Northwood Hills is a "hot spot" for Oak Wilt. It is important NOT to prune oak trees during the Oak Wilt danger season, which traditionally is mid-February through mid-June. NHHA will continue to monitor Oak Wilt in our neighborhood and keep you informed. Meanwhile, here's an easy reminder:
If you LOVE our oaks, don't prune after Valentines Day.
Newsletter
The Winter 2010 NHHA Newsletter (Adobe reader required) is the most recent. If you just moved here (welcome!); our newsletter archives are online, along with a history of Northwood Hills.
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