DISTRICT 7 CANDIDATE FORUM – Tues. Oct. 8


DISTRICT 7 CANDIDATE FORUM in Milwood!
Tues, Oct. 8, 6pm @ Milwood Baptist Church

District 7 will vote on a new City Council member this November, which has big implications for the future of our neighborhood and the city. We’ve arranged a candidate forum so that neighbors can meet this year’s lineup of candidates.

This forum will coincide with a very brief neighborhood association meeting from 6:00-6:30pm before the discussion with the candidates. All neighbors in Milwood and surrounding areas are welcome, whether you are a dues-paying member or not.

Please RSVP here if you plan to attend and to submit questions you’d like the candidates to answer.

Milwood Baptist Church is located at 12217 Cassady Drive.

Confirmed Candidates:
Gary Bledsoe | BledsoeForAustin.com
Edwin Bautista | EdwinForDistrict7.com
Pierre Nguyen | NguyenForCityCouncil.com
Adam Powell | AdamForAustin.com
Todd Shaw | ToddShawForAustin.org
Mike Siegel | SiegelForAustin.org

Come meet who will represent you on City Council and help make your choice! Early voting begins October 21.

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Register for Milwood Art Day – Sat. Nov. 2

CALLING ALL ARTISTS
JOIN THE UPCOMING ART DAY!

Simply register here to join in the event It’s always one of the most popular events in the neighborhood so if you’re a local artist, it’s a great place to showcase your work!

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National Night Out on Tues, Oct 1st from 6-9pm

National Night Out is a great opportunity to strengthen our neighborhood spirit and police/community relationships. It is also a great chance to get to know your neighbors better and share contact info. in case you should ever need it!

So on Tues. Oct 1st, please turn on your porch lights, lock your doors and spend the evening outside with us.

Thanks to all the hosts and participants! We hope to have a great showing this year!

National Night Out is an annual event to promote neighborhood community and strengthen police/community relationships. Homes around the neighborhood are encouraged to host small block parties and make connections with their neighbors.

This is a great chance to get to know your neighbors better (or meet them for the first time!) and share contact info in case you ever need it. Studies show that one of the best crime prevention tools is simply knowing your neighbors.

There is still time to host. Sign up HERE. It’s easy, fun and worth it!

The following addresses have already registered to hold a block party. Pick a party or two to attend!

Gifford Household | 5127 Ganymede | 6-9 p.m.
We’ll have hot dogs, chips, & dessert courtesy of a neighbor. And some lawn games.

Davis Household | 4606 Adelphi | 6-8 p.m.
Bring a side dish/dessert if you want. We’ll have pizza and lawn games.

Butler Household | 12701 Rhea Court | 6-9 p.m.
Bring chairs & drinks of your choice & a side or special dish. We will have hot dogs & burgers.

Callais Household | 12407 Cassady | 6-8 p.m.
Bring a chair and anything special you’d like to drink. We’ll have a cooler with some goodies if you aren’t picky. We will have hot dogs/simple snacks.

Germenis Household | 4216 Dauphine | 6-8 p.m.
Sign up a Potluck dish to bring

Harper Household | 4202 Dauphine | 6-8 p.m.
You are welcome (but not required) to bring a chair, side, dessert, or drink

Meriwether Household | 3909 Tattershall | 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Bring a Chair. We will have hot dogs.

So on Tuesday, Oct 1st, please turn on your porch lights, lock your doors and spend the evening outside with us. Thanks to all the hosts and participants. We hope to have a great showing this year!

Also consider printing out a few of the “5’s Sheets” below to help neighbors share contact information with each other. Knowing your five immediate neighbors (one on each side and the three across the street) is one of the best things you can do to protect against crime.

The Fives & Safety Tips
Do Your Five

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November 2, 2024 – Mark your calendars for It’s My Park Day!

Please save the date to help clean up and care for Balcones Park.  There will be projects for all ages including:

1- Cleanup trash/litter in Balcones Park, along trails and in creek greenbelt.

2- Trail maintenance/erosion repairs – Creekside Trail & NWCT near bridge

3 –  Tree weeding and mulching around parking lot

4 – Butterfly Meadow and Rain Garden planting, seeding and maintenance (if anyone has shade tolerant plants they can contribute (coneflower, salvia coccinea, wine cups, columbine, etc. please email us)

5 – Invasive Species Removal

Sign up link – https://givepul.se/urgbwl

If you would like to help lead a work group, please let us know!

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Bulk Pick-up starts Sept. 30

BULK PICK-UP WEEK STARTS SEPTEMBER 30

If you have things you want to dispose of, be sure to have them to the curb by the morning of Monday, September 30!

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Milwood’s Neighborhood-wide Garage Sale – Sat. Oct. 19

Don’t Miss Milwood’s Garage Sale on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024!

It’s a GREAT time to clean out your closets and make some cash! Also mark your calendars so you can find some wonderful treasurers at the best prices from your neighbors! Sign-up your garage sale HERE.

Mark your calendars so you can find some wonderful treasurers at the best prices from your neighbors!

We will post a list of the participating homes here on the Friday before.

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July 4th Parade & Picnic, Thursday, July 4th at 9:30am

Thursday, July 4th, 2024 is our 20th Annual Fourth of July Parade & Picnic!

We can’t have this event without volunteers & shade tents please take a moment to sign up to help!   Click Here to volunteer or call/txt  *512*636-9176

Come watch, walk or ride in the parade, eat burgers/hot dogs, listen to Austin Civic Wind Ensemble, meet neighbors, win prizes, support our neighborhood & park and celebrate our Independence as a nation!!

As a Special Treat – Amy’s Ice Cream is going to have a booth at the park to give a FREE scoop to attendees!

The Patriotic Parade Contest will be held for the best decorated walkers, riders and/or float so grab your friends and neighbors and get decorating!! Everyone in the parade is eligible and anyone can join in the parade – just gather at Milwood Baptist Church around 9:30am and fall in line. Parade kicks off at 10am.

Patriotic Music will begin soon after the parade arrives at the park. We are so very excited to have Austin Civic Wind Ensemble back this year!

Check in at the membership tables to get your Raffle Tickets and a Grand Prize Ticket either at the church or at the picnic at the park. So don’t forget your $15 for dues to support MNA and any extra for tipping the band. Additional Raffle Tickets can be purchased at $1 per ticket for the chance to win lots of other great prizes totaling over $1,000 in value! All the proceeds for MNA raffle tickets sold will go towards improvements at the park.

If you can’t make the picnic and want to pay your $15 dues click here. It is easy & secure.

Parade & Picnic Schedule – Thursday, July 4th
9:30am: Gathering for Parade at Milwood Baptist Church (12217 Cassady Dr) All are welcome to walk in the parade & win the Spirit Contest – just show-up & fall in line.
10:00am: Parade Begins (Parade Map)
10:30am: Parade Ends at Balcones Park & Spirit Contest for Costumes, Bikes and Floats
10:30am: Austin Civic Wind Ensemble is BACK to play for us!
11:00am: Lunch Begins (Burgers/Hot Dogs/Vegetarian Option & Cold Drinks)
11:00am: Raffle Drawing Begins

Balcones Pool will open at 12noon!

Boy Scout Troop 421’s Cobbler Kings will also be there with their award winning cobblers so bring a few extra dollars to get to enjoy those! And Sno ATX will be stopping by with their sno cone truck!

Thank you to our Event Sponsors:
The UPS Store – Parmer/Mopac near HEB
H&H Design & Build
Realty Austin, Shannon Reeve
All City Real Estate Realtor, Melissa Wile
Waterloo Window Treatments, Celeste Bronson
Textruss, Inc
Milwood Baptist Church
Austin Kid’s Directory



THANKS to our Entertainment and Food/Drink Donors!

– Patriotic Concert by Austin Civic Wind Ensemble
– Ice Cream donations by Amy’s Ice Cream
– Drink donations by Precision Handyman, Christian, *512* 771-8474
– Food donations by Costco on 183
– Food donations by HEB on Parmer/McNeil
– Drink donations by Covenant United Methodist Church
– Parade sponsor by Milwood Baptist Church

THANKS to our Prize Donors!
All funds raised through the raffle will go to Balcones Park improvements: bathrooms, basketball court, drainage at the pavilion/playground and sand volleyball court.

Raffle/Parade Prizes

– Admission for 6 People to any Cap City Presents Show & $20 food/drink voucher
– Party for 10 to Urban Air Adventure Park
– one hour massage by Cen-Tex Massage
– one Austin Aquarium Family Membership
– a Free Week Camp at Creator Camp
– 2 Free Passes to a Creative Night Out with Heidi Lowell
– a $100 gift card to Ashley’s Playhouse
– a $100 gift card to Ashley’s Playhouse
– a Dinner for Two Certificates Chuy’s Restaurant on 183 & Duval
– a Dinner for Two Certificates Chuy’s Restaurant on 183 & Duval
– a Private Lesson with Sully Swim School
– 5 Passes to Monster MiniGolf
– Three $50 Gift cards & Three $50 power cards (for games) Dave & Buster’s
– a Class with Painting with a Twist
– a beautiful creation by Twilight Faerie
– Coffees at Austin Grind
– Coffees at Clover Coffee
– 15 $10 vouchers for Sno ATX
– $150 Valued Basket with Giftcard to Birds Barbershop
– a family passes (2 kids, 2 adults) plus $10 game card at Mt. Playmore
– $30 gift card for Jersey Mike’s
– $30 gift card coins for Terra Toys
– Giftcard and Passes to Ninja Nation
– Two Family Packs of 1 Large Pizza, 4 soft drinks and 30 play points at Chuck E. Cheese’s
– Five $30 gift card to Phoebe’s Diner

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