March 10, 2010 by LauraHirschfeld.

Dear Rollingwood,As most of you know, Rollingwood has a 5K race every year or so (fundsbenefit Rollingwood parks and public areas).  This year the race is Friday,April 23 at 5:30 PM.   We have a limited number of sponsors who get theirnames on banners, the very cool and much-worn tee shirts, and of course adsand information in the race bags that reach so many  residents ofRollingwood and Westlake.  You KNOW we all love to support the   businessesthat support our community, so it’s a great way to reach an awesome  andloyal group of customers as well as to do good in your own neighborhood.After every single race many of our Rollingwood residents with their ownbusinesses come to us and ask why we didn’t call THEM, they reallywish they had known and could have participated.  We didn’t KNOW!  Wealways start with our list of previous sponsors and the response is alwaysexcellent, so by the time we can reach out to other businesses the spaces onthe tee  shirts and banners are filled up.The fact is, we want YOU, our ROLLINGWOOD residents’ businesses to havefirst dibs on the banners and tee shirts, so here’s your chance!If you are interested in sponsoring the Life is Good in the Wood 5K andgetting your business information in the race bag or your logo on the teeshirt and banners  (and of course the website), contact Laura Hirschfeld atlaura@h-consulting.com or call 619.9227.Price - SUPER reasonable considering what you get:

• $500 (all taken, let us know NOW if you want this slot for next year)
• $300 to get on the tee shirt (and race bag, have your name on a banner, logo on website when we receive your check)  Space is limited, first come first serve!  Don’t make it this year, put your name on the list for next year!  Some spots taken.
• $100 to get in the race bag and have a banner with your name at a water stop, logo on website when we receive your check
• $50 to get information and/or small token in the race bag (400).

Please call soon, Tee Shirt spots especially are limited.Laura HirschfeldFundraising Chair, Life is Good in the Wood 5kPresident, Rollingwood Women’s Clublaura@h-consulting.com 619.9227

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January 24, 2010 by LauraHirschfeld.

Please come to the January RWC meeting and taste and learn about teas from the Tea Embassy!   Tuesday January 26, 7pm at the home of Lynn Spillar, 4900 Rollingwood Dr.  NOTE NEW TIME AND LOCATION - pass the word on!    Feel free to contact Aimee Petty (aimeepetty[at]sbcglobal[dot]net) to see if she still needs people to bring food.

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January 24, 2010 by president.

The Neighborhood Association is holding a general meeting on Thursday 1/28 @ 7pm in City Hall.  Everyone is invited.The agenda includes:

• Easter Egg hunt planning and budget
• Finding a chair for the April Candidate’s Forum
• Nomination of new officers

The current officers have been sitting for over 3 years - it is time for new people to serve!

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January 24, 2010 by president.

The Rollingwood Park Walking Trail will begin construction the week of January 25th.  There will be two  Saturday community work days: January 30th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and  February 20th from 9a.m. to 3 p.m.  Anyone interested in joining the work crew to help the Park Commission complete the walking trail, meet at the Field House and bring your shovels, gloves and wheelbarrows.  All members of the community are asked to participate in this project.  The Park Commission will be signing forms for any student wanting to complete community service project time.   Any questions contact Kelli Carlton at jkcarlton1[at]austin[dot]rr[dot]com or call Public Works Director Frank Miller at 327-1838.  

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January 24, 2010 by president.

Be advised that there has been a rash of car break-ins at the MoPac lot in Zilker.  Please use caution if parking there when using the Lady Bird Lake (aka Town Lake) trail.

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December 25, 2009 by president.

Rollingwood resident Rusty Hutson will be offering a Christmas tree collection and recycling service following the holidays.  Christmas trees will be collected at your curbside (or from inside if you need help) through January 10 for a donation to his Boy Scout project.  Suggested minimum donation is $5.  Funds will be used to purchase materials for construction of a chimney swift tower at the Rollingwood Park.  This will be essentially a giant bird house to attract chimney swifts to provide natural mosquito control in the area.  Please contact Rusty at 329-9141 or rbhutson[at]sbcglobal[dot]net to arrange for pickup.

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December 3, 2009 by president.

If you missed the RW exclusive screening in the park this summer, here’s your chance to see One Peace At A Time!

The Nobelity Project, Austin Film Society and Manuel’s Arboretum Restaurant celebrate the national theatrical launch of One Peace at a Time!

Friday, Dec 4 -Arbor Cinema, 9828 Great Hills Trail, Austin

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October 26, 2009 by president.

The city is providing dumpsters at 2600 Dellana Lane on 11/6 (7 to 5pm) and 11/7 & 11/8 (7 to 7 pm).Residents are encouraged to use the dumpsters to clean up your property and discard materials such as old furniture, wood, and other bulky items on the group.Curbside chipping is NOT offered this year.  Place green waste and tree limbs adjacent to the dumpsters.PLEASE DO NOT USE THESE DUMPSTERS TO dispose of liquids, appliances, tires, batteries, computers, or hazardous substances!

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October 26, 2009 by president.

Connie and John Hedrick’s Pumpkin Man inflatable was stolen last night right out of their front yard. Please keep an eye out for the Halloween decoration and/or provide any information that might lead to getting him back where he belongs. There are some very sad and disappointed children (and adults, for that matter). He’s a five year tradition, and we’d like to get him back!Editors note: we have ruled out the Gingerbread man as a culprit because he was seen leaving the neighborhood while yelling “run, run, as fast as you can, but you can catch me because I’m on sale at Sprouts.”  Speaking of, I still have some of those 15% coupons.

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October 26, 2009 by president.

RWC Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 27^th at 7pm.  At the home of Susan Jenkins, 405 Vale Street.  NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION!!!!!!

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