April 7, 2009 by president.

Rollingwood,What a great community - April is showering us with something for everyone!  So set a 5k course for adventure or your mind on a new alderperson.  Rollingwood is an open smile on a friendly street.

This is your last official reminder for our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday (4/11).  The hunt starts at 9:45 sharp - the hordes invade and won’t be delayed.  We’ll have coffee and snacks.  After the hunt there is entertainment and games.  Laura Hirschfeld and Troye Campbell are the RNA event Co-Chairs.

On Friday 4/17 @ 5:30, the “Life is Good in the Wood” 5k run/walk is right on the hunt’s heels.  The Rollingwood Women’s Club has staked out a new course, so get off the couch and register!

On Sunday 4/26, we’ve booked a double header on the Baseball Fields.  It’s the traditional Corner Social (2-4) and the Grand Opening of Field House (4-6)!

On Tuesday 4/28, we host the annual Candidates Forum at City Hall from 7 to 9 PM.   We’ve got 7 candidates running for 3 positions.  Lino Mendiola has agreed to Chair the event this year.  Voting is on Saturday 5/9 and early voting starts 4/27.

I like that we’re all passionate about our City.  If you have any doubts, just attend a Park (4/14), Council (4/15), or RCDC (4/16) meeting.  Campaign season brings out those passions as we engage in serious discussions about how our City operates.  At the end of the day, being good neighbors should be every one’s top campaign priority.

Finally - if you have child who will be 5 and missed Kindergarten round-up last week then get yourself to Eanes Elementary right away!  They need to know about your child so they hire enough teachers!

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March 28, 2009 by president.

Don’t be left in the Light tonight!  The Rollingwood spring calendar is packed with excitement starting tonight!

• TONIGHT: Earth Hour at 8:30 PM.  Everyone is encouraged to turn off their lights (and electronics).  Last year’s Past events have demonstrated a major reduction in electrical consumption.
• Sat 4/11: Easter Egg Hunt at 9:30 AM.  The hunt stars at 9:45 sharp!  Entertainment at 10 including live music, water balloons, Easter Bunny, crafts.  Coffee by Trianon & Food by Randalls.
• Fri 4/17: 5K fun run/walk.  You can register online plus check out the new route.
  
• Sun 4/26: Field House Grand Opening including dedications and food.
  
• Early May - to be scheduled
  • Candidates Forum - we have a bumper crop of candidates (seven) this year!  You only get to pick 3, so come hear them talk about their positions.
  • Corner Social at the Park
  • Update: The Forum is 4/28,  Corner Social is 4/26.

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February 16, 2009 by president.

What’s green and arrives in spring?  Your Green Neighbor booklet!  Watch your mailbox next week for information about this important program.  This booklet has the information you’ll need to help us participate in the Green Neighbor program.  Can’t wait?  Contact Mary Elizabeth Morgan for details.

Feeling the post-Valentines’ Day blues?  Come to the 2/18 City Council Meeting and feel some love and our citizens show off how passionate they are about our fair city.  This month’s meeting is like a box of chocolates - every item may surprise for you.  See the agenda here.

Oh, and the RCDC is meeting the next night (2/19).  Excitement never sleeps in Rollingwood.

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December 1, 2008 by president.

Hello Rollingwood,

It’s December and time to get our festive on!  This is a quick reminder that the Rollingwood Neighborhood Association is meeting tomorrow (12/2) at 8* PM in City Hall.  We’ll be talking about new officers (interested in basking in the glow?  please come!) and our annual joint gift to the City.

The annual Rollingwood Women’s Club Holiday Party is next week (12/9).  I know that everyone’s planning their culinary masterpiece (A to K bring dessert & L to Z bring an appetizer) while Laura and I are debating cookies vs. scones from HEB vs. Randall’s.

There’s been a tremendous amount of donations supporting the Field House project.  Here’s the donation form or make an online donation if you’d like to participate by buying a paver or plaque!

Rob

* Note Time Change from 7 PM.  We are meeting later to accommodate a joint RCDC & City Council meeting and may have to start late if they run long.

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November 19, 2008 by president.

Hello Rollingwood,

There might be a chill in the air, but the Women’s Club Holiday Party (12/9) is always warm with friendship and food.  Invitations are going out and you’re on the list!

If you can’t wait three weeks to get warmer, then attend TONIGHT’S (11/19)  City Council meeting.  If past meetings are any indication then it’s sure to generate some heat!  Topics include the City’s upgraded web site, park Multi-Use Facility bids and naming, Water Committee report and recommendations, and much more!  I can tell that you’re boiling over with enthusiasm - so don’t get cold feet.

Can you believe that I’ve been RNA President for 3 years?  Neither can Laura!  It’s time for me to stand aside and let another fine Rollingwood Citizen take the reigns.  (Yes, I will still be around to support myRollingwood).  We’re seeking nominations for officers at our next RNA meeting (tentatively 12/2) and also discussing our annual gift to the City.

Your Neighbor,

Rob Hirschfeld, RNA President

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September 28, 2008 by president.

Wednesday (9/30) is the deadline for Octo-Ber-Que tickets!  We order food based on our ticket sales - we need you to sign-up in advance of the Sunday 10/5 event.

NEW!  You can now SIGN-UP ONLINE to buy tickets by credit card or PayPal.  Complete the online form (click here) and we’ll send you an email with instructions for payment.   It’s fast, easy, and you don’t get your fingers sticky from stamps.  We’re using a secure online service from PayPal that accepts credit cards - do not send your credit card number to us.

There are LOTS OF GREAT REASONS to join us including great music, more food choices, children’s activities, picking up your Rollingwood directories.

You can also sign-up online (here) to participate the Neighborhood Garage Sale on Saturday 10/11.  We’ve already got 10 people on the list!

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September 21, 2008 by president.

Don’t let the news get you down, Fall is fun in Rollingwood!

Austin City Limits (ACL) festival goes Friday to Sunday!  Parking restrictions are in effect (see map).  Residences in restricted areas can get permits from the City.

BUY OCTO-BER-QUE TICKETS.  Our annual celebration is Sunday 10/5 4-6 in the park.  BBQ tickets are $10 adult, $5 (6-12), and free under 6.  You can buy them at tomorrow’s Women’s Club meeting (9/22 10 AM @ the Nordstrom’s Lounge) or send your check to “Rollingwood Neighborhood Association, C/O Laurie Mills, 2610 Rollingwood Dr.&#xu201D;

Rollingwood Directory is the best way to learn who’s who in the neighborhood!  The Rollingwood Women’s Club will be selling them at the Octo-Ber-Que for $15 (or free for RWC members).

GARAGE SALE registration is online and open!  Our city wide garage sale is Saturday 10/11.  If you had trouble before, please try again - I fixed it.  You can also register by contacting Joy Baldwin (garagesale@myrollingwood.com).

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September 15, 2008 by president.

Ike may have missed Austin, but Rollingwood is a whirlwind of activity.  We’ve got City Meetings (Budget 9/16 and Regular 9/17),  ACL Traffic (9/26-28), Octo-Ber-Que (10/5), and Neighborhood Garage Sale (10/11).

It’s time to buy your Octo-Ber-Que Tickets (Sunday 10/5 from 4 to 6)  We’ll have new food choices, new activities, and new music for this year.  Tickets are $10 adult, $5 (6-12), and free under 6.  Send your check to “Rollingwood Neighborhood Association, C/O Laurie Mills, 2610 Rollingwood Dr.”

Treasure or Trash, you can unload it 10/11 at the Neighborhood Garage Sale.  Sellers must be current with RNA dues ($15) and can register online!.

Citizens interested in the RCDC funded Parking Lot resurfacing are encouraged to attend the 9/16 Budget Meeting.
Also, the City needs you to serve on boards and commissions - fill out an application!

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September 5, 2008 by president.

Octo-Ber-Que is coming up fast on Sunday 10/5.   We’re getting ready to send out a “BUY YOUR TICKETS” communication.  Our BBQ event chair, Catherine Horne, suggested that many of you rely on these emails and don’t need postcards.  Sending postcards for events is a major expense for the RNA.If you’d like to help and just get email, then click here get on the “do not mail” list.  You must include your email, name and address.The [myRollingwood] newsletter goes out to 350 email adresses and that’s a lot of postage we could be saving!  Update: so far 62 people have registered!  It’s not too late. 

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July 31, 2008 by president.

Hello Rollingwood!

It’s been a long, hot, and dry summer - can you image a better way to shake off the summer blues than a night out at the Rollingwood Pool with free dinner and good company?  I can’t either!  That’s why you must go to National Night Out this Tuesday!

National Night Out is celebrated on the first Tuesday in August (8/5)* at the Rollingwood Pool from 6 to 8.  The Rollingwood Police will be on hand with information and prizes.  The Westlake Fire Department will demonstrate their water cannon by dowsing the children.  Dinner is provided by Chipotle Mexican Grill, Pizza Nizza, and your RNA dues.  Don’t be late - I won’t promise to save you a burrito.

This is a neighborhood event - you do not need to be a member of the pool.

Reminder: Octo-Ber-Que is coming on 10/5!

* Many Texas cities have elected to move NNO to October.  We decided to keep it in August because we are able to host the event at the pool.

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