Last night we attended the annual appreciation dinner for Block Captains and National Night Out party hosts. You can read about it here.
Dave
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Showing posts with label NNO. Show all posts
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Thursday, November 20, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Our National Night Out Party...
Tuesday evening, over 25 National Night Out Block Parties took place in the Great Northwest Neighborhood of San Antonio and those were just the "official" parties. There were loads more of families and neighbors just stepping out to enjoy the beautiful weather and warm company of neighbors.
On our block in the Silver Creek subdivision, fellow GNWatch block captains Gus & Ruby and Myrl & Margie joined Eva and I as we invited close to 50 guests in taking time to chat about life on our street, enjoy some complimentary pepperoni pizzas from Pizza Hut, and way more food than an army could have consumed. Our group also tossed in cans and boxed foods to support the San Antonio Food Bank.
Once again, great sponsors including Target and HEB really came through for us. Thanks to our GNW NNO coordinator, Betty Hood (who had over 250 people at her block party), the business community in and around our area really supported the efforts. I'll post a full list of sponsors, but we really do need to thank The great folks at several Target stores throughout San Antonio (Target is the official sponsor of NNO and they really, really do go above and beyond to support this effort), HEB for providing all the registered parties in our area with great baked goods from their bakery, Pizza Hut and Domino's, and Sonic.
In addition to loads of great food, we even had treats for the dogs!
Like most of the parties in The GNW, we held drawings to give away the many door prizes like gift cards, free dinners, and other coupons and such.
One of the real hits of our party was a picture spot my wife put together. Yes, this is the long awaited public apology: I told my wife this was a goofy idea, but the neighbors all loved it. A decorated frame hung from a tree that allowed people to pose for pictures. I spent this evening sending out copies of everybodys portraits. I admit it Honey, great idea! How's that?
We didn't want to leave our daughter who is serving in the Air Force in New Jersey out of things, so my wife whipped out the laptop, turned on the Skype and took Roxanne around from person to person to say Howdy! How cool is that?
Throughout the neighborhood, including the GNW Library, and on Pete & Lydia's Cul de Sac, folks had great parties. Our association really does it up for NNO, and this year, we included the idea of asking party visitors to make donations to the San Antonio Food Bank. If you'd like to donate - you still can, just drop off your canned goods at the Lodge of the Great Northwest in the lobby - before Noon Friday. Thanks to all those who helped with this great cause.
Other sponsors of door prizes, giveaways, and general financial support include Dave & Busters, Marie Calendars, Olive Garden, Acadiana, Pet Smart, Great Northwest Animal Hospital, Kay's Kutz, City Public Service, Peter Piper Pizza, Jack In the Box, KFC, Mama Margie's, and I know I am missing several, so I will work to get the names and add to them.
All in all, I think the change of weather made for a more comfortable NNO this year, but I do think that the fact that it gets darker sooner contributed to an earlier end to activities this time around. So just as we had cleaned up the food and chairs and tables and such, the staff and board members from the Great Northwest made it by to say howdy. Who are we to turn down guests?
How did your NNO party go? Tell me about it. Leave a comment or e-mail me.
On our block in the Silver Creek subdivision, fellow GNWatch block captains Gus & Ruby and Myrl & Margie joined Eva and I as we invited close to 50 guests in taking time to chat about life on our street, enjoy some complimentary pepperoni pizzas from Pizza Hut, and way more food than an army could have consumed. Our group also tossed in cans and boxed foods to support the San Antonio Food Bank.Once again, great sponsors including Target and HEB really came through for us. Thanks to our GNW NNO coordinator, Betty Hood (who had over 250 people at her block party), the business community in and around our area really supported the efforts. I'll post a full list of sponsors, but we really do need to thank The great folks at several Target stores throughout San Antonio (Target is the official sponsor of NNO and they really, really do go above and beyond to support this effort), HEB for providing all the registered parties in our area with great baked goods from their bakery, Pizza Hut and Domino's, and Sonic.
In addition to loads of great food, we even had treats for the dogs!
Like most of the parties in The GNW, we held drawings to give away the many door prizes like gift cards, free dinners, and other coupons and such.
One of the real hits of our party was a picture spot my wife put together. Yes, this is the long awaited public apology: I told my wife this was a goofy idea, but the neighbors all loved it. A decorated frame hung from a tree that allowed people to pose for pictures. I spent this evening sending out copies of everybodys portraits. I admit it Honey, great idea! How's that?
We didn't want to leave our daughter who is serving in the Air Force in New Jersey out of things, so my wife whipped out the laptop, turned on the Skype and took Roxanne around from person to person to say Howdy! How cool is that?
Throughout the neighborhood, including the GNW Library, and on Pete & Lydia's Cul de Sac, folks had great parties. Our association really does it up for NNO, and this year, we included the idea of asking party visitors to make donations to the San Antonio Food Bank. If you'd like to donate - you still can, just drop off your canned goods at the Lodge of the Great Northwest in the lobby - before Noon Friday. Thanks to all those who helped with this great cause.Other sponsors of door prizes, giveaways, and general financial support include Dave & Busters, Marie Calendars, Olive Garden, Acadiana, Pet Smart, Great Northwest Animal Hospital, Kay's Kutz, City Public Service, Peter Piper Pizza, Jack In the Box, KFC, Mama Margie's, and I know I am missing several, so I will work to get the names and add to them.
All in all, I think the change of weather made for a more comfortable NNO this year, but I do think that the fact that it gets darker sooner contributed to an earlier end to activities this time around. So just as we had cleaned up the food and chairs and tables and such, the staff and board members from the Great Northwest made it by to say howdy. Who are we to turn down guests?How did your NNO party go? Tell me about it. Leave a comment or e-mail me.
Friday, October 3, 2008
GNWCIA Meeting Report: My Notes...
My wife and I made the short trip down to the Lodge of the Great Northwest to attend the monthly executive Board meeting of the Great Northwest Community Improvement Association (GNWCIA). I'll keep the notes brief:
Community Manager Report:
Community Manager Report:
- If you have any suggestions for items that should be included in the next annual budget for the association, pleased send your ideas to our Community Manager at CM@greatnorthwest.org
- Looking into the spiffy new marquees that have the electronic billboards. About $30K a copy.
- Tennis courts improvements delayed due to Hurricane Ike. Turns out the Carnival People were also going to repave the courts. (Of course, I'm kidding).
- As you might expect, there is an opening on the Board of Directors. You may submit your resume in any manner you'd like to convey your experience and desire to serve to our Community Manager.
- There is an opening on the ACC committee - See Jose if interested
- There will be an Adults Only Halloween Party on 17 October. See Passages for more info, and get your costumes, tune-up your Karaoke voice, and prepare yourself to dance.
- 30 and 31 October, there will be a Haunted House at the Lodge. Again, see Passages for details.
- Something about fertilizing the grass - sorry, I was up getting coffee during this part of the meeting.
- Reminder about NNO on Tuesday, and our Food Drive during the event. If you'd like to no more information on NNO or the Food Drive, please click here.
- Some yutes in Village Northwest were captured on camera tagging some fences. Said taggers were identified and proper authorities notified. Sadly, the cameraman did not have his shotgun with him at the time of the incident. (Just kidding)
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Getting Ready for NNO...
Once again the fine folks at Target hosted a Safety Day kinda deal out at the Super Target on 151 and Loop 410 where they had representatives from the various San Antonio agencies involved in the National Night Out (Texas Version) scheduled for Tuesday, 7 October. 
My wife and I zipped over to get our NNO Banner and pick-up some goodies for the kids who attend the event and some informative brochures on city services.
Target had tables set-up throughout the store so you could go from section to section, talk with the various agencies and get the goods.
And we even met Tex, the mascot for the San Antonio Emergency Operations Center.
My wife and I zipped over to get our NNO Banner and pick-up some goodies for the kids who attend the event and some informative brochures on city services.
Target had tables set-up throughout the store so you could go from section to section, talk with the various agencies and get the goods.
And we even met Tex, the mascot for the San Antonio Emergency Operations Center.Monday, September 8, 2008
San Antonio and Great Northwest National Night Out Information...
I have some information regarding the National Night Out and how to sign-up with the City of San Antonio as well as with The GNWatch so you can get some giveaways for your very own NNO Block Party on 7 October. Check it out here.
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- Dave
- San Antonio, TX, United States
- I love to observe the odd things happening around me as I go about my day. I especially like it when I can get a picture of people being themselves. Here, I attempt to report the various people and events I have encountered in my neighborhood, and my city. I'd also love to hear from you. Feel free to e-mail your experiences and photos of life in San Antonio.
