TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNE
SEPTEMBER 2016
VOLUME 10, ISSUE 9
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN AND AROUND OUR NEIGHBORHOOD Karen Calvert, HOA Communications
Wondering what’s going on in and around our neighborhood? Well here are a few things to catch-up on… Cedar Park News Are you a hockey fan? Well you are in luck! The Dallas Stars will be back to conduct a portion of its 2016 training camp at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park. They will hold a pair of practices on Friday and Saturday, September 23 – 24, and will play an intrasquad scrimmage at 10 a.m. on Sunday, September 25. All four practices will be open to the public and the scrimmage will be a ticketed event. Dallas and Texas Stars season-ticket holders will receive complimentary tickets and the general public may purchase tickets for $20. It’s time to trim our trees! If you have walked through the neighborhood during the past couple of months, you probably noticed that many of our trees have enjoyed the summer rain and sun and now have limbs that are hanging over sidewalks and, in some cases, the street. The City of Cedar Park has asked that all Cedar Park Communities trim trees so the limbs are at least 8 feet above sidewalks and a minimum of 14 feet above the street (curb-to-curb). This will allow sufficient clearance for emergency vehicles. The Lawn & Garden Spot Let the fall gardening begin! It’s time to begin your fall garden, including ordering spring blooming bulbs that can be planted in late fall or winter. Here are a few other tips from the experts at www. centraltexasgardeing.net and www.naturalgardeneraustin.com : • Cool season annuals such as petunias can be planted but wait until it’s cooler to plant pansies. • Plant wildflower seeds from September through early October. • Plant shrubs, perennials, and herbs as the temperature begins to cool off. • Fertilize rosebushes to extend their blooming time. • Once this month apply a nitrogen fertilizer to flower and vegetable beds. • Plant broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, chard, collards, endive, kale, lettuce, and mustard.
• Plant native grass seeds. There is a narrow window in early September while the ground is still warm enough for the plants to get established. • Divide perennials such as daylilies, bearded iris, Shasta daisies, violets, wood ferns and cannas. • Plant ground covers. • You can apply a pre-emergent herbicide to your lawn now. Watch for brown patches in the lawn. Fall is the prime season for fungal disease. It is rarely fatal. Check with your garden center for local remedies. Twin Creeks Upcoming Events and News Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 4th for this year’s National Night Out Activities. Check-out the Neighborhood Watch News article further in the newsletter for more information. Be on the lookout for information on this year’s Spooky Halloween party sponsored by the TC HOA Social Committee. The tentative date is October 22, 2016 – the Saturday before Halloween. Be sure to plan on getting your costumes early for the pet and human costume contests! This year’s event will include our super scary haunted house, zombie laser tag, a haunted hay ride, spooky crafts, a brisket and chili cook off, roasted corn, and much more. The Committee is planning the event to be enjoyed by all ages – so mark your calendars and we will see you there! The Communications Committee is still looking for volunteers to join the Committee and assist in sharing HOA and community information with the neighborhood! If you have ideas on articles you would like to see in the newsletter and/or like to write, please contact me at karen.calvert723@gmail.com or send me a note via Nextdoor. I would definitely appreciate your help .
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Okay, that’s all for now! See you around the neighborhood!
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TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNE BOARD OF DIRECTORS President.............................................................. Ross Burns Vice-President..................................................Brandon Lind Secretary.......................................................Chuck Andersen Treasurer....................................................... Deb Hackbarth Director.............................................................Bruce Roach
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Are You Looking for Some Fun Things to Do in September? Here are some ideas…
• Take part in the Splash Jam being held @ Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park, TX, on September 4, 2016 from 5 – 9 p.m., www.cedarparktexas.gov. • Enjoy a Free Day of Yoga on September 5, 2016 and being held @ various participating studios across the Austin area for every age and fitness level, www.freedayofyoga.com. • Attend the Austin Music Video Festival being held September 7 – 10, 2016, @ various locations, www. austinmusicvideofestival.com. • Participate in the Zilker Relays being held on September 9, 2016, @ Zilker Park, Austin, TX. This is a 10-mile team race with each participant running a 2.5 mile loop, www. zilkerrelays.com. • Check-out the Lone Star Le Mans being held on September 15 – 17, 2016 @ Circuit of The Americas, www. circuitoftheamericas.com. • Enjoy Austin Museum Day on September 18, 2016 for a special day featuring free exhibitions and activities @ participating Austin-area museums and cultural sites, www. austinmuseums.org. • Attend Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas’ Fantastic Fest being held September 22-29, 2016, www.fantasticfest.com. • Check-out the Texas Craft Brewers Festival on September 24, 2016 @ Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E Segovia St, Austin, TX 78702, www.texascraftbrewersfestival.org. • Visit the Fall 2016 Pecan Street Festival on September 24 – 25, 2016 being held on Sixth Street, Austin, TX, www. pecanstreetfestival.org. • Enjoy Concerts in the Park @ Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park, on September 30, 2016 from 7 – 10 p.m., www.cedarparktexas.gov. • Check-out Austin City Limits Music Festival – Weekend One, September 30 – October 2, 2016, Zilker Park, Austin, TX, www.aclfestival.com. Karen Calvert, HOA Communications Chair
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Twin Creeks Homeowner's Association Newsletter - September 2016
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TWIN CREEKS NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEWS…
Labor Day Fun Facts
(from www.forbes.com and www.10-facts-about.com/Labor-Day/id/1368) Did you know that Labor Day originally began in Canada in 1872 as a historic demonstration demanding equal rights for workers? Labor Day in the U.S. celebrates the contributions and achievements of the many men and women who are in the U.S. workforce. Here are some other interesting facts about Labor Day. • The first Labor Day in the United States was celebrated In New York Brian and Shannon Tweedt, Neighborhood Watch Co-Chairpersons City on September 5, 1882 and was organized by the Central Labor Union. About 10,000 workers took unpaid leave and marched for NATIONAL NIGHT OUT speeches, a concert, and a picnic. National Night Out is one of our favorite events because it is an • Oregon was the first American State to make Labor Day a public opportunity for Cedar Park citizens, neighborhoods, businesses, holiday in 1887. civic groups, local officials, and law enforcement to host parties in • On June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday pursuit of community safety. There is no better reason than that to in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia have a get together! and the territories. The 2016 National Night Out Kick Off will be held at Heritage • Much of the world observes Labor Day on May 1. Oak Park (875 Quest Parkway) on Saturday, September 24th from • In the late 19th century, the average number of hours for work every 3-7 p.m. The event includes lots of food and lots of fun. Everyone day was 12 hours. The first Labor Day was organized to support the is welcome! eight-hour workday. On October 4, 2016, we invite you to hold a neighborhood or • The football season in the U.S. usually starts on or around Labor Day. business National Night Out Party from 6-9 p.m. in your neck of • Although Labor Day is considered by some as the last day of summer, the woods. You can make it official by registering your event with us. it is actually the autumnal equinox, which is usually September 21. Simply complete the 2016 National Night Out Party Registration • Traditionally people did not wear white or seersucker clothing after Form and mail it or email it by August 31st. (Note: there is no cost Labor Day, but today’s fashion rules seem to break this tradition. to register or participate). • Labor Day is viewed as the unofficial last day of vacation before the Please see your Block Captain for details or to help plan an event start of the new school year. for your street. Happy Labor Day!! Karen Calvert, Communications Committee Chair
BLOCK CAPTAIN POSITIONS STILL NEEDED We are still in need of Block Captains for a handful of streets. Please contact Twin Creeks Neighborhood Watch Chairpersons, Brian & Shannon Tweedt, at tweedts@gmail.com to discuss volunteering. Block Captains For the Following Streets Are Needed:
Thank you for helping keep Twin Creeks Safe. Thank you, ~ Shannon & Brian Tweedt Co-Chairpersons Twin Creeks Neighborhood Watch Every Neighbor Should Report Every Crime Every Time! Copyright © 2016 Peel, Inc.
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