NSCNA Blog Archive

  • Happy Halloween

    Administrator

    Thanks to Don Jones for the photos.

  • Free Children’s Theater – Hansel and Gretel

    Administrator

    We received the following information from Nancy Mohn Barnard, Producer of the Violet Crown Community Theater:

    Free Children’s Theater – Hansel and Gretel
    Violet Crown Community Theater invites you to our third production! This is a family-friendly, interactive, theatrical performance that is fun for all ages. Bring blankets, food drink, friends and family. Contact 914-2917 or violetcrownct@gmail.com for more information or visit our blog.

    Saturday, November 6, 1 pm, Town Lake Y
    Sunday, November 7, 4 pm, Brentwood Elementary (Bring canned good donation)
    Saturday, November 13, 2 pm, Faulk Library (No food or drink)
    Sunday, November 21, 4:30 pm, Laguna Gloria

  • Texas Native Plant Week, October 18-24

    Administrator

    The weather is beautiful and now is a great time to plant some native plants in celebration of Texas Native Plant Week, which starts on Monday. Planting native trees, shrubs and flowers can help conserve water, improve water quality and provide habitat. These native plants also attract and benefit wildlife, particularly birds and butterflies.

    Here are some simple steps you can take to participate in Native Plant Week:

    • Plant a native tree in your yard or at your place of business.
    • Plant a native garden for butterflies, hummingbirds and other wildlife.
    • Attend native plant events, plant sales and educational presentations.
    • Visit demonstration gardens in your area for ideas and inspiration.

    The City of Austin’s Texas Native Plant Week website has more information on local things you can do this week, including volunteering, some native plant learning opportunities, and other plant and wildlife resources.

  • Call for Nominating Committee Members

    Administrator

    The North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Association is looking for members to join the Nominating Committee to recommend candidates for the upcoming Board of Directors elections in January 2011.

    The five-person Nominating Committee makes recommendations to the membership for the four Officer and seven Director positions that we will be electing in January.

    If you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee, please contact any member of the board of directors. You can reach President Chip Rosenthal at president@nscna.org or 512-573-5174. Additional contact information is posted here.

  • Travis County Farmers Market Moves to Village

    Administrator

    The Travis County Farmers Market, which opened briefly at the old Brentwood Tavern location, has found a new home. We received the following notice from Scott Spain and Eric Snthkamp of Fresh Produce Austin.

    “WE DID IT! That’s right folks we have been hard at work trying to find a new home and we decided to pull a double whammy to better serve all of our loyal customers. How about 2 locations, with our old location nestled right in the middle to watch our continued success. Ok, back to the locations.

    Location 1: The Village Shopping Center on Anderson Ln. (in the courtyard)
    Location 2: The Highland Village at the corner of Lamar and Airport (on the corner)

    Our first day will be Saturday the 9th and the hours will be 9-2.

    With the input of our following we will establish other days and times. All suggestions are welcome.

    For more information contact Scott Spain or Eric Snethkamp at (512) 740-4924.”