Hello Barton Hills Neighbors,

The countdown has begun! Only 6 days remaining until the Barton Hills Neighborhood Independence Day Parade! Break out all things RED, WHITE, BLUE, STARS & STRIPES, AND DON’T FORGET JOHN PHILLIP SOUSA!!!

I wish to announce to everyone who missed the Tuesday night neighborhood meeting that we have new sponsors onboard for Parade 2007. These neighborhood businesses are showing their support of our residents and neighborhood by donating to the success of our Annual July 4th parade, so please support their businesses and be sure to visit, say hi, and thank them personally for their support of Barton Hills!

This year we are pleased to welcome RunTex as a premier sponsor in helping underwrite our parade. Look for their Igloos of iced water at parade’s end. Contact RunTex and store manager, David Moody at 420 W. Riverside Dr., 472-3257. Many thanks to owner Paul Carrozza and the RunTex team for their support, and to neighbors, Eddie Torres and Jill Johnson for making our introductions!

La Feria Mexican food restaurant has also come onboard this year to help underwrite expenses of Parade 2007. Owner Danial Estrada is very happy to support our neighborhood and looks forward welcoming everyone to his La Feria restaurant, one of four in Austin at 2010 S. Lamar; call the Lamar restaurant at 326-8301.

Wells Fargo Bank at 4001 South Lamar, has again signed on to support the BHNA Parade. Many thanks to Pete Longoria and the fine folks at Wells Fargo for supporting our neighborhood! Please all them at: 344-7000.

Rockin’ Tomato is a fresh pizza, pasta, salad and more restaurant located at 3003 S. Lamar. Owner Jeff Mabry and his team have been catering the Barton Hills quarterly meetings this year to the delight of all meeting attendees. Call Rockin’ Tomato at 447-3351 to place a to go order.

Barton Hills Market is a neighborhood treasure of a store and deli. For a variety of refreshments, meats, grocery, deli items and gifts, see Ali and Rafiq and their team at 1220 Barton Hill Drive or call 707-8656.

MANY THANKS TO OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS!!
PLEASE BRING YOUR FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND EMPLOYEES TO THE BARTON HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD PARADE, JULY 4, 2007

PARADE SCHEDULE

8:30am – Muster at at Barton Hills Market
9:00am – Parade Start

  • March to Barton Hills Elementary School
  • Enjoy refreshments!

10:00am – Ceremonies begin

  • Games start after ceremonies

Kay Killen
BHNA Parade Coordinator 2007
512-447-4287