SRCC GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Monday, September 7, 2015 Â 7:15 PM
LIFE IN THE CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (formerly Grace UMC)
205 E. MONROE, AUSTIN, TEXAS
AGENDA
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Interested in adding tree cover to your home to lower house temps and reduce energy bills?
TreeFolks, a local non-profit, will be offering free trees in the neighborhood through their NeighborWoods program. They will mark yards that qualify for a free street tree with small flags and leave an order form at the front door. To get your trees, TreeFolks ask that you fill out the order card and drop it in the mail. They even deliver the tree right to your doorstep. TreeFolks delivers the trees, along with planting and watering instructions, between October and March. For more information, visit www.treefolks.org/nw.
TreeFolks is a 501©3 nonprofit organization with a mission to grow the urban forest of Central Texas through tree planting, education and community partnerships. It gives away over 4,000 free trees every year to homeowners for planting around the home through the NeighborWoods program (sponsored by Austin Energy). Planting trees decreases energy bills, provides cooling shade during our hot summers, and makes our neighborhoods more beautiful. Participation in the program is completely free, and we deliver the trees directly to the home.
The only ‘catch’ is that you have to plant and care for the trees!
You may have noticed new sidewalks coming in along Woodland Avenue! We can report that construction is underway on the north side of the street — the sidewalk is complete from South Congress Ave to Travis Heights Blvd, and will be completed to I-35 soon. This project should make pedestrian movement between South Congress and I-35 much easier and safer.
More photos below! Send yours into communication@srccatx.org and we’ll be sure to post them as well.
Since the start of July, the local H-E-B at South Congress Ave. and Oltorf St. has reduced its operating hours to 6 am to 1 am daily. The location had previously been open 24 hours. While a H-E-B spokeswomen would not tie the recent change to any safety issues, the move comes soon after an attempted robbery and assault in the parking lot area in May.
St. Edward’s University has contacted nearby residents and neighbors of a live music and fireworks event as part of its 14th Annual Hillfest welcoming back students to campus on Friday, August 28th. The live concert runs from 7-10pm, followed by a fireworks display ending at 10:07pm.
Please secure pets as needed and enjoy the show from the comfort of your home. St. Edward’s apologizes for any inconvenience. If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Tom Sullivan at (512) 448-8422 or toms@stedwards.edu.
