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The Travis County Farmers Market, which opened briefly at the old Brentwood Tavern location, has found a new home. We received the following notice from Scott Spain and Eric Snthkamp of Fresh Produce Austin.
“WE DID IT! That’s right folks we have been hard at work trying to find a new home and we decided to pull a double whammy to better serve all of our loyal customers. How about 2 locations, with our old location nestled right in the middle to watch our continued success. Ok, back to the locations.
Location 1: The Village Shopping Center on Anderson Ln. (in the courtyard)
Location 2: The Highland Village at the corner of Lamar and Airport (on the corner)Our first day will be Saturday the 9th and the hours will be 9-2.
With the input of our following we will establish other days and times. All suggestions are welcome.
For more information contact Scott Spain or Eric Snethkamp at (512) 740-4924.”
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Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Time: 6:30 – 8 pm
Location: McCallum High School Cafeteria, 5600 Sunshine Dr. (map)Austin Police Department Central West District will host a Commander’s Forum this month.
APD conducts Commander’s Forum meetings in each APD district to share and discuss issues and concerns with residents and business owners, in order to improve the quality of life in that district.
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Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Time: 6 – 8 pm
Location: Around the neighborhoodNational Night Out in Austin takes place on Tuesday night, October 5. The event is meant to encourage people to find ways to send the message that we are all working together to prevent crime and keep our neighborhood safe. One way to do that is to turn on your porch lights, lock your doors and spend the evening outdoors with neighbors at block parties or informal gatherings.
NSCNA has been encouraging neighbors to hold block parties on Tuesday. So far, we have had confirmation that neighbors are holding parties for residents on the blocks specified below:
Melshire, Benbrook, Donna Gail
Helene Maham, Sherran Williams, Lois McEvoyPinedale Cove
Elizabeth Ray, Ed SeymourLittle Laura
Chris CopelandFranwood, Charlwood
Chip Rosenthal, Juliette KernionMillway
Jim and DeniseStanwood, Daleview
Mickie Bellah, Susan BoyettIf you wish to attend one of the events listed above, you should be able to find the outdoor block parties easily on Tuesday night.
If you are holding a block party and are not on this list, or if the above info is incorrect, please email us at nightout@nscna.org. We will post any corrections and additions.
Please check back Monday and Tuesday for any late updates.
National Night Out is an event involving thousands of communities around the country, which has the goals of showing that participating neighborhoods are safe places to live, strengthening neighborhood spirit and community relations with police, generating support and participation in crime efforts, and heightening crime and drug prevention awareness. National Night Out occurs in August in many northern states, but in October here in Texas when it’s a bit cooler. For more information, visit the City of Austin’s National Night Out web page.
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On Thursday, September 23, city staff from the hazardous waste facility will collect hazardous waste items from the homes of any elderly and disabled neighbors who sign up in advance. This city has a full list of acceptable items that can be collected.
We have 9 spots left for the Sept. 23 pickup. Here are some additional details:
- This collection is only for our elderly and disabled neighbors.
- If items for the collection can be moved to the front of the house or garage, the neighbor does not need to be home.
- The city asks that if the neighbor is able, to please place smaller items in boxes. This would be helpful for collection.
- We do not have specific times for staff arrival as they may have to make multiple trips to the facility. However, all items will be picked up that day.
If you would like to participate in this collection, please contact Alyssa Hedge at socialchair@nscna.org or call her at 380-9616. Please spread the word to any neighbors who might want to take advantage of this special collection.
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We received the following press release from Austin Homeland Security and Emergency Management:WHO: Austin Homeland Security and Emergency Management and city and county public safety agencies join together to better inform the community during National Preparedness Month 2010 activities.
WHAT: Austin Homeland Security and Emergency Management will host its 2nd Annual Public Safety Open House; this is the one time every year media and the public are allowed in the secure facility. September marks National Preparedness Month 2010, the seventh year of a nationwide coordinated effort encouraging families to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and communities. Attendees will learn concrete steps on preparing their families, businesses and communities for emergencies and disasters. Families will climb aboard public safety vehicles, evacuate a smoke house, see the Emergency Operation Center, among other activities.
WHEN: Sept. 18, 10 am –1 p.m.
WHERE: Combined Transportation, Emergency and Communications Center (CTECC), 5010 Old Manor Road; Austin, Texas 78723
WHY: Preparedness is everyone’s responsibility. Individuals are encouraged to: put together an emergency supply kit; make a family emergency plan; be prepared to help your neighbor; and work as a team to keep everyone safe. Austin HSEM encourages our community to be better prepared and invites community members to attend its 2nd Annual Public Safety Open House to learn how.
PARKING: Public parking will not be available at the HSEM facility, however there is parking at Bartholomew Park Pool and a courtesy shuttle will transport people to the facility.
For more information contact Austin HSEM at 512-974-0450.
