10/11/2015
Many thanks to Parke Diem Volunteers
About 50 folks showed up Saturday, October 10 between 9-12 for Parke Diem. We had a bird house team, a team to dig out a mud puddle and line it with rocks and gravel, an invasive weed team, and many, many weeding planting beds and around trees, spreading bark mulch too. The baseball diamonds got cleaned up, and Harper's Playground also. Many thanks to all those who showed up, grabbed a trowel or shovel or ladder and got to work. Together we keep Arbor Lodge Park and Harper's Playground both pesticide and herbicide free, and looking good. We can't do it without you! At the end, each group took the traditional slide down the big slide in the playground for a photo.
Thanks again, and we hope to see you at one of our work parties in 2016, check the website for March, May, August, and October next year.Bob Meehan and Ginger Edwards, volunteer coordinators for Arbor Lodge Park
10/09/2015
Agenda for ALNA Meeting – Thursday Oct. 15, 2015
Please join us for Elections and more this Thursday, October 15th, 6:30pm
All who live and/or work in Arbor Lodge are welcome to join us for this meeting. We meet at 6:30pm at the Historic Kenton Firehouse on N. Brandon and Schofield.
6:30 – Introductions, any additions to Agenda by those present
6:40 –Year of ALNA in review, opportunity to sign up for next years' big events and suggest your ideas- it will be fun
6:50 - Elections
7:15 - Vote on yearly budget that was discussed at Sept. meeting
7:30 - Presentation by TVA Architecture of proposed apartment building at 1532 N Holman
8:00 - Presentation by Olson Group of proposed apartment building at 6846-56 N Greenwich Ave.
8:30 - Q&A with architects
09/23/2015
Board Elections are coming! Help us usher in the new year and join the board!
Our board elections are coming up on October 15th. We have several open positions so if you are interested in being part of the Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association Board, let us know - email: board@arborlodgeneighborhood.com or come to our October 15th meeting, 6:30PM at the Kenton Firehouse on N Brandon and Schofield. Contribute a couple hours per month towards making great events happen in our neighborhood over the next year, like the neighborhood picnic, movies in the park, neighborhood cleanup and more!
Positions are open to people who live (including renters!), own property and represent organizations and businesses in our neighborhood. People have declared that they're interested in serving in the following positions, however all positions are open. We are eager to include everyone and all ideas and energies in ALNA.
Our current list of neighbors who are running for the board:
Robert Greene - Vice ChairDuane Eldred - TreasurerMaggie Janes-Lucas - SecretaryDirectors At Large - Katy Asher, Allen Wheeland, Sharon Parker, Nate Young, Brian Duncan and Ginger Edwards
We hope you'll add your name to the list!
09/22/2015
Fall’s here, and your comfortable, safe home awaits
Fall’s here, and your comfortable, safe home awaits
By Stephanie Swanson
After what seemed like an endless, hot summer, we’re all breathing a sigh of relief as temperatures are finally dropping—winter is just around the corner! But before the cold sets in for good, fall is the perfect time to take some easy steps to make your home cozier, healthier and safe for this winter and beyond.
Watch your windows. Did you know your windows can help keep your home warm in the winter? Take advantage of the winter sun’s heat by opening south-facing curtains, drapes and blinds during the day, and then closing window coverings at night to keep the heat in. If you don’t have blinds or shades, consider installing them to reduce heat loss (they’ll also help keep your house cool next summer).
Lower the dial and get cozy. Keep your home 10 to 15 degrees cooler when you are not at home, and lower the temperature slightly at night to save energy. Nothing’s cozier than bundling up with blankets on a winter night!
Breathe easy. Many homes trap allergens and pollutants, which affect indoor air quality and can seriously impact the whole family. Checking for radon and installing a carbon monoxide detector are two simple steps that will help everyone breathe more easily.
Get prepared. Back to school is a great time to take stock of emergency preparedness plans and supplies. It’s also a good time to ensure your home is prepared for what may come. Seismic “hardening” of your home helps keep your home secured during severe storms, high winds and earthquakes. It’s also a necessary first step if you’re looking to get earthquake insurance.
For more information about how to improve the comfort, health and safety of your home, visit Enhabit.org/neighborhoodand take a quick online quiz. If you so choose, you can access other resources including free services or financing for efficiency improvements and even seismic retrofits.
09/17/2015
Agenda changes for tonight's meeting
We had a last minute cancellation for the presentation tonight regarding the apartment building at 1532 N Holman. This will be rescheduled for a later meeting.
The revised agenda for tonight is as follows:
6:30 – Introductions, any additions to Agenda by those present
6:40 – Special election for interimSecretary position
7:00 - Revisit Budget Items and decide what events we want to fund next year to present budget proposal in our October meeting.
7:40 – Any grant applications we want to apply for with NPNS?
8:00 – Any comments we want to make to the Mixed Use Zoning for the comprehensive plan?