Greenbelt Guardian Workday Sat. Oct 20, 9 AM-1 PM, Homedale Trail

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Hello Greenbelt Fans:

We are looking forward to our fall work day on the greenbelt. This coming Saturday, October 20, from 9 – 1, we will be working on the Homedale Trail. It is located at 2010 Homedale Drive, directly behind Barton Hills Elementary School. We hope to have a good turn out and lovely fall weather.

The wondrous rains this summer created rampant growth in the greenbelt, with lots of it crowding the trail. We will be weeding, pruning, thinning, and weed-eating. It will be important to wear long sleeves and pants to avoid any rogue poison ivy and allergic reaction to the 10’-15’ Ragweed we will be removing.

We will also have another major ligustrum and nandina removal effort, to expand the clearing work done by the creek this summer. We’ll create more recycled branch windrows near the creek to reduce erosion from the cleared areas, and we will also be planting some native understory plants to stabilize the soil in these newly “liberated” spaces.

We’ve got some trail areas that need to be regraded for positive drainage flow and a steep area that needs some security enhancements in the form of an improved handrail and a few stepping stones (to take the place of the hazardous “slippery slope” ). I’m sure the trash gatherers will be well rewarded with lots of cans and bottles and other finds.

Please RSVP if you can come, so we can assure that we have plenty of breakfast tacos on hand to energize the work day. Thanks!

Glee Ingram
Greenbelt Guardian Coordinator
gleeful@earthlink.net

St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School Annual Fiesta

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Volunteers at St. Mark’s are planning the preschool’s annual Fiesta Silent Auction fundraiser on Thursday, October 25, and they are asking for all their neighbors’ help:

1. Donate a product or service to be auctioned off. Donations to the auction are tax-deductible, and your name/ your company’s name will be listed in the church and school updates and newsletters as a supporter of the fundraiser. Many local area businesses donate their products and services and benefit from the exposure to hundreds of parents and auction attendees. If you would like to donate, please contact Sarah Boyd for more information: sarahboyd2020@yahoo.com.

2. Sponsor the Fiesta. Individuals can support the Fiesta, too, and are recognized in the Fiesta program. Individual sponsors can select one of four sponsorship levels: $250, $100, $50, or $25. Contact Jill Ivie to become a sponsor: Jill Ivie at jill.ivie@gmail.com.

3. Attend the auction on Thursday, October 25, from 6:30-9 p.m. As a neighbor of St. Mark’s, you are invited to attend the auction! Ticket price is $10 per person and includes dinner, lots of great company, live music, full fiesta ambience, and, of course, the fun of participating in the auction! Find a babysitter now and contact Jill Ivie to purchase tickets: jill.ivie@gmail.com.

St. Mark’s thanks you for your continued support!

Sarah Boyd

Call for Volunteers

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Hello Everyone,

The executive committee hopes to present for a vote next year’s officers during the October general meeting. This note, therefore, is a request for volunteers. We need to fill all positions: President, Vice President, Community Partnerships Coordinator, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, and Delegate to the Austin Neighborhood Council. These positions must be filled from our membership. Please see our bylaws for descriptions.

We do have a partial ballot. I will be running for President and Clay Boulware will remain as Delegate to the ANC. Kimberly White Erlinger would like to vacate her position as Recording Secretary.

Please take time to consider volunteering and please contact me as soon as possible so that we can publish candidates in the next newsletter.

Yours in Service,
Eddie Torres, Vice President
matterhorneddie@yahoo.com