Chuck Ragland, driver of the classic Mustang pictured above, shared this photo of Parade Queens Melissa Hawthorne and Mary Ann Neely waving symbolic branches of ligustrum and nandina, two invasive species that our Greenbelt Guardians work so diligently to remove to allow native species to thrive in our nearby parkland.
Jennifer Ellen Cook sang the national anthem at the Celebration held on the Barton Hills Elementary playground after the Parade. Check out her pictures from the event here.
Many thanks to Kay Killen, a long-standing neighbor and activist in Barton Hills. She is moving after more than 16 years of service to the neighborhood. We say “Hats off to you, Kay!” We wish you well in all your future endeavors and you will always have an honorary membership here.
Cake for Kay at the Oct. BHNA Meeting
Hats worn at Oct. BHNA meeting to honor Kay
Hat fashions inspired by Kay
The fabulous Kay Killen
BHNA President Wendy Papasan, with daughter Veronica, introduces Sara Hickman and Fire Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr at the neighborhood picnic following the annual Barton Hills 4th of July Parade (click to enlarge)
The annual Barton Hills 4th of July Parade and Picnic were a smashing success, with beautiful weather and an excellent turnout of participants and spectators to celebrate America’s independence.
The Austin American-Statesman has a gallery of pictures from our Parade. More pictures from the Parade and Picnic taken by our President Wendy Papasan are available for your viewing pleasure.
