Thanks to our Milwood neighbor Damon for pointing out this interesting article about the Commuter Rail and it’s current status.
Transit agency says it didn’t realize how daunting a task planning, building and operating a rail line could be. Read full article
Covenant United Methodist Church, located at 4410 Duval Road, Austin TX 78727, is hosting a “Hi Neighbor” Picnic at 12:30 Sunday, September 20, 2009, free of charge as a tribute to all our neighbors and friends. There will be moon walks with special games and activities for the children plus a special concert performed by the Austin Wonder Brass division of the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble at 1:30 pm. For more information and directions call the church office: 346-3124.
The Austin Police Department Highway Enforcement Command is conducting a survey for its Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program education grant. Your participation in this survey will assist us with our education and communication efforts for the grant.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=h5uaOVPHiAawrPo48YIR9A_3d_3d
The Parks and Recreation Department is asking for community input through a public survey on the existing off-leash areas. The information will be used by the department and the Off-Leash Advisory Committee to learn more about our park users regarding improvement and operations decisions. Select this link to take the survey .
Come to the first annual Anderson High School TROJAN SPIRIT FEST!
Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009
5 – 8:30 p.m., South lawn of Anderson High School, between the tennis courts and gyms.
Food and activities for all ages will be available. Spirit Wear will be sold.
A pep rally beginning at 7:45 p.m. will conclude the event.
Eat dinner, play games, and visit with neighbors as we celebrate our wonderful public schools –
Anderson, Murchison, Davis, Doss, Hill, Summitt and Pillow.
For more information, visit www.andersonptsa.com or
contact co-chairs Julie Cowan, Jscowan@aol.com or Ann Howard, ahoward10@austin.rr.com
Just a quick reminder that under the Stage 2 water restrictions that the City of Austin recently imposed, no outdoor fountains are allowed to run at any time unless they are supporting live fish. I’ve seen several fountains in the neighborhood that are still in operation and not supporting fish.
Don’t forget that the City has instituted a Zero Tolerance policy with a $475 fine if you are caught or reported. If you see a neighbor with a fountain running, please give them a gentle reminder about the City’s policy or direct them to this post.
From the PTA:
Summitt is still looking for lunchroom monitors. Their duties are to assist the students in opening food items, student safety, some discipline (If a student gets too out of hand, administration or their teacher will step in.), releasing classrooms to take their trash and line up to wait for their teacher at the appropriate time, guide the student volunteer table washers They would need to speak English. If they are bilingual, that would be wonderful as well. The pay is minimum wage. The available positions are: one on Monday, two on Tuesday, one on Wednesday, two on Thursday, one on Friday (Monday through Friday is one position and Tuesday/Thursday is the other position.) If more than one person is interested in just a couple of days, there is possibility that people could share the positions. The time is from 10:30 to 1:00. The monitors do not work alone – unless someone calls in ill and then administration will step in if available. Anyone interested! needs to apply on line on the district on line website (austinisd.org) under the drop down menu "Careers" and fill out the application for "classified'. Summitt Administration will also need to be informed once their application is submitted.
Summitt also encourages parent volunteers. It is a great way to support the campus in a very much needed area. And they could volunteer on the days and the times when they can.
