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North Shoal Creek’s 2019 July 4th Parade and Celebration a success

North Shoal Creek’s 2019 July 4th Parade and Celebration a success

Some 150 neighbors turned out for North Shoal Creek’s 19th annual July 4th parade and party. Attendees showed a lot of ingenuity and creativity decorating not only themselves but kiddos, pets, bikes, and strollers as well. If you came, you could cool off with iced coffee from Epoch Coffee while catching up with friends you haven’t seen in a while. The kiddos had Jim Jim’s water ice, face painting, games, and just having fun together for their entertainment. Local businesses … Read More

COME TO NORTH SHOAL CREEK’S INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION JULY 4, 9-11:30 AM PILLOW E.S.

COME TO NORTH SHOAL CREEK’S INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION JULY 4, 9-11:30 AM PILLOW E.S.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND COME TO OUR JULY 4TH CELEBRATION!

North Shoal Creek’s 19th annual Independence Day Parade and Celebration is 9-11:30 a.m., Thursday, July 4th at Pillow Elementary School. Decorate yourself, the kids, and the pets and come celebrate the Fourth with your neighbors.

Schedule:
9:00 a.m. Gather in front of Pillow; if you want to enter one of the 7 best dressed/best decorated contests, pick up a number from one of the contest judges
9:05 a.m. Brief opening … Read More

STECK AVENUE BRIDGE MOSAIC PANELS

STECK AVENUE BRIDGE MOSAIC PANELS

On June 8 and 9, volunteer members of the North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Association (NSCNA) Beautification Committee installed glass tile mosaic panels on the concrete columns on the North side of the Steck Avenue bridge over Shoal Creek, as shown here:

This composite of photographs of the panels provides a close-up view of the panels:

Detailed finishing work on the panels will be completed soon.
The panels were designed and constructed by volunteers. Preparations began in September 2018 with a … Read More

Steck Bridge Mosaic Designs

Steck Bridge Mosaic Designs

This is the design for the mosaic to be installed on the south or KVUE side of the bridge. Design is by Kevin Wier, NSCNA President, 2018-2019. Members of NSCNA’s Beautification Committee are currently working on creating this mosaic. If you are interested in participating or want more information on this project, please email beautification [at] nscna [dot] org.

 

This design, also created by Kevin Wier, is to be installed on the north side of the bridge:

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HELP BEAUTIFY THE STECK AVENUE BRIDGE: MOSAIC WORKSHOP

HELP BEAUTIFY THE STECK AVENUE BRIDGE: MOSAIC WORKSHOP

Free workshop for volunteers preparing to create the Steck Ave. Bridge Mosaic! Sign up now — space is limited to 8 more people!

Intro to Mosaic workshop for North Shoal Creek Neighbors
Saturday, Sept 22 9:30-noon
Austin Mosaic Guild
1810 W Anderson Lane
Austin, Texas 78757
AustinMosaicSchool.com

Instructor: Dianne Sonnenberg
DianneSonnenberg.com

This workshop is for North Shoal Creek neighbors to learn techniques of making a mosaic so that we will be prepared to work together on our neighborhood beautification, public … Read More

Volunteers Needed For North Shoal Creek Free Tree Block Walk Saturday 9/29

Volunteers Needed For North Shoal Creek Free Tree Block Walk Saturday 9/29

Austin Community Tree Program Block Walk 2018

The Austin Community Tree program is looking for volunteers to help with a block walk on Saturday, September 29 to reach residents in Austin’s North Shoal Creek neighborhood.

We will meet at 8 am. Make sure to bring a hat, sunscreen, and water.

Location; Pillow Elementary; 3025 Crosscreek Dr, Austin, TX 78757

What volunteers will be doing:

  • Block-walk a section of the North Shoal Creek neighborhood to offer free trees to eligible properties;
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