July 4th Independence Day Parade – 27 DAYS and counting!

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Hello Barton Hills Neighbors,

Many thanks to all who have volunteered through emails, phone calls and most recently, attended our July 4th Parade coordinating meeting! We’re such an “involved” neighborhood, and it’s wonderful to see the enthusiastic response from our neighbors and friends.

We’ve identified some specific needs for the 2006 Parade which is coming up FAST, so if you see a niche you can fill, please contact me with your interests.

FOOD
Cookie donations; we still need more. Watermelons; please let me know if you usually bring one (or some) Lisa Farenkamp has graciously offered to help coordinate set-up and food donations again this year and can be reached at lisafarenkamp@yahoo.com or 444-3211. Also on-board again this year are Debby Kalk and her daughter, Stella. Remember to bring cookies to the playground by 8:00am, and watermelons need to be iced down early.

SET-UP/CLEAN-UP
Much of this is completed by neighbors who pitch in and make it happen on the spot–thank you! Please let me know if you’re one!

CARS & TRAILERS
We can still use several other convertibles and/or pick-up trucks and trailers, if you have one to drive in the Parade, please let me know.

5 GALLON IGLOO COOLER
We typically have 4-5 Igloos. If you have one to spare, please let us know.

GAMES
Does anyone know who has the feed sacks from last year for the two-legged races? We need several volunteers to be on-board to help coordinate these fun games and identify winners for the awards.

Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest – We need someone to watch those pesky little black seeds, and see how far they travel.
Tug-O-War – Does anyone have a long (preferably natural fiber) rope?
Pinatas – If anyone feels strongly about this activity, we need volunteers, otherwise it will go away.
Bocce Ball – NEW this year and coordinated by Chuck Ragland and John Luther.

JUDGES
We need at least three (3) judges for decorated vehicles, etc.

SIGNAGE
Calling all artists! We need someone to make signs for the sides of the vehicles for our special guests. This can be done on posterboard…with a Barton Hills flair!

SPONSORS
Please invite businesses and merchants you frequent to participate as a sponsor for $50, $100, $150, or $200. They can participate in the parade and we’ll acknowledge them at the Playground and in the next newsletter.

TABLES
We’ll need 6′ tables. If we rent them, we’ll need assistance transporting them to/from the playground.

SINGER
Alas, our very own Sarah Hickman and family will be on vacation this year during the Parade. Does anyone know of another neighborhood “voice” to sing the National Anthem?

VETS
Please remind all VETS that we wish to honor them, so please invite all to attend.

BALLOONS
Volunteers needed to fill helium balloons and transform the playground into a RED WHITE AND BLUE party!

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP! IT WILL BE ANOTHER AUSTIN-TACIOUS BARTON HILLS JULY 4TH PARADE WITH YOUR HELP AND PARTICIPATION! Oh, and let’s do our South Austin Best to KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD!

Don’t forget to come to the neighborhood meeting on June 13; and please come a little early (6:30pm) and lets talk PARADE!

See you soon!
With best PARADE wishes,
Kay Killen

bhparade2006@yahoo.com
bhparade2006@hotmail.com
447-4287(HATS)

July 4th Parade Committee and Volunteer Meetings

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Monday, June 5, 6:00pm; Austin Java, Barton Springs Road
Volunteers needed! Please join your neighbors for the first 2006 BHNA Parade Committee meeting, a brief organizational meeting to discuss ideas and assignments.

If you can’t attend and would like to participate, please contact Kay Killen with your ideas and interests, 512-447-4287 or BHParade2006@yahoo.com. See you there!

Tuesday, June 13; 6:30pm at St. Mark’s
Brief parade meeting prior to BHNA regular meeting; for anyone unable to make June 5 meeting. Y’all come!

St. Mark’s Annual BBQ – Saturday, May 6th

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Hungry? Ready for a picnic? Having company for Mother’s Day? Treat yourself! Saturday, May 6, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is the 46th annual Chicken and Brisket BBQ.

This year delicious smoked brisket will be available to purchase in addition to the chickens and sausage, (all lovingly smoked on the St. Mark’s BBQ pits), as well as all the trimmings (coleslaw, beans & cobbler).

Plan ahead and order early (especially the brisket–it goes fast) or just come by on Saturday the 6th and satisfy your hunger. A downloadable order form is available (or you can pick up an order form at the church).

Drop your completed order form and payment at the church office and we’ll have your order ready to pick up between 10:30 and 2:00 Saturday the 6th.

Prices are: Half chicken @ $3.75 each, Sausage @ $1.00 per 1/4 lb. link, Brisket $8.00 per lb. (in 1/4 lb. increments) The BBQ coincides with the St. Mark’s Day School carnival, so it will be a busy and fun-filled day!