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NOTE FOR YOUR
SUMMER 2015
Recycling is Thriving at Willow Park
Willow Park has joined the Little Green Bin program. All Specialized Real Estate Group properties in Fayetteville now offer recycling—a rarity for apartments. We’ve heard from several devoted recyclers at Willow Park who are glad that they don’t have to drive materials to recycling centers. We’re pleased to bring you this convenience, and to help our community and planet together!
COMMUNITY EVENTS
JUNE
Trail Cleanup Pitch in to help our trail! Meet at North Creekside at 2:30pm. We’ll provide bags and trash grabbers please bring your favorite gloves. We’ll head north along the Scull Creek Trail and then stop for a drink at Fossil Cove Brewing Company afterward—our treat!
JUNE
Spheres The Fruits, a world-renowned performing arts company from Australia fuses theater, dance and circus on 14-foot-tall flexible poles. “Spheres,” a cosmic and aweinspiring performance that takes an imaginative look at the laws of physics. Performances at 9:30 & 11:30pm outdoors on Dickson Street. Free.
JULY
Rodeo of the Ozarks Parade NWA’s biggest parade times two! A patriotic display of cowgirls, floats, bands, antique cars, and candy for the kiddos Wednesday July 1st at 3:00 p.m. and Saturday July 4th at 10:00 a.m. on Emma Avenue in Downtown Springdale. Arrive early for a seat in the shade!
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Josh and his canine friend Maylene pick up a Little Green Bin at the Recycling Kickoff event at Willow Park Apartments.
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Don’t be ‘That Guy’
Did you know that when you don’t sort recyclables properly, you can ruin it for everyone? If even 3% of a truckload is contaminated with junk, the whole load may be rejected and sent to a landfill. So please think twice before you throw a banana peel in with the aluminum cans. Bottom line: Don’t be That Guy—make sure that you sort your recyclables!
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NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET The Crossroads Farmers’ Market on Sycamore just behind Trinity United Methodist Church on Garland. This market is small and welcoming, and they strive to keep prices affordable. This market is within walking distance from North Creekside, Willow Park, and the Razorback Greenway.
Farmers’ Market Recipe
BASIL PARMESAN DIP This recipe, adapted from Cooking Light, is a great use for a bounty of basil, whether from one of our community gardens or the farmer’s market. INGREDIENTS 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup lightly packed basil leaves (about 1/2 ounce) 3/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove, minced Basil sprigs (optional) Combine pepper, basil, and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) in a blender or food processor; process until smooth. Scrape into a serving bowl using a rubber spatula. Garnish with basil sprigs, if desired. Serve with pita chips or fresh veggies.
NEW MUSEUM! Northwest Arkansas’ newest museum, the Amazeum, opens July 15 near Crystal Bridges in Bentonville. This hands-on museum is designed for people of all ages, with an emphasis on children. Exhibits will include an indoor water play area, an area for tinkerers, and a large outdoor play area. Sela Sparks and a friend enjoy the warm spring weather while their dogs frolic at the dog exercise area at North Creekside Apartments.
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Summer Poolside Reads
OUR MANAGERS SHARE THEIR FAVORITES There’s one thing our property mangers have in common: they are all voracious readers. The NotePad caught up with Gabe, Alicia, and Kendra to talk summer reading. Here are their recommendations for those lazy summer afternoons. Never Never by Paula Hawkins “Kendra, Gabe, and I have all gotten caught up in this series of novellas. The characters have to figure out what is making them forget every 48 hrs and why. The first book was a very quick read, perfect for the pool, and it keeps you on the edge. The second in the series was just released, and I’m addicted!” —Alicia Morales ECO Modern Flats
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You know what your problem is, it’s that you haven’t seen enough movies - all of life’s riddles are answered in the movies.” —Steve Martin
SUMMER MOVIES The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins “OMG what a great British murder/ mystery book! The intricate details the writer inserted into this book were amazing…and for once I did not see the end coming until it happened. I love not being able to figure it out!” —Kendra Butterfield North Creekside Apartments
The False Prince by Jennifer Neilsen “What I like most about this adventure series is that there are surprises at every turn. When you think things can’t get worse, they do, but the hero always makes it through. This is the first of a trilogy, so you may get hooked and end up reading all three!” —Gabriel Soto Willow Park and Rogers Properties
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Coming up at North Creekside and ECO Modern Flats this summer: outdoor movie nights! We’ve gone deep into the movie vaults for some classics. We’ll provide refreshments, and you bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy!
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Great things are growing this summer!
Summer is here, and there’s so much to do! In this issue, all the details on a farmers’ market in the neighborhood, free music and performance art, several cute dogs—plus our managers’ favorite summer reads. Have a great summer!
OUR FAMILY OF COMMUNITIES In Fayetteville: 219 Meadow Willow Park Apartments ECO Modern Flats North Creekside Apartments In Rogers: Plantation Laura
DIGGING IN John Squires and Megan Thomas work to prepare garden beds at the North Creekside community garden. The garden is planted and growing! Check in at the office, or come to a work night to take part.