NSCNA Blog Archive

  • APD Commander’s Forum, October 12

    Administrator

    Austin Police Department logoDate: Tuesday, October 12, 2010
    Time: 6:30 – 8 pm
    Location: McCallum High School Cafeteria, 5600 Sunshine Dr. (map)

    Austin Police Department Central West District will host a Commander’s Forum this month.

    APD conducts Commander’s Forum meetings in each APD district to share and discuss issues and concerns with residents and business owners, in order to improve the quality of life in that district.

  • National Night Out, October 5

    Administrator

    National Night Out 2010 LogoDate: Tuesday, October 5, 2010
    Time: 6 – 8 pm
    Location: Around the neighborhood

    National Night Out in Austin takes place on Tuesday night, October 5. The event is meant to encourage people to find ways to send the message that we are all working together to prevent crime and keep our neighborhood safe. One way to do that is to turn on your porch lights, lock your doors and spend the evening outdoors with neighbors at block parties or informal gatherings.

    NSCNA has been encouraging neighbors to hold block parties on Tuesday. So far, we have had confirmation that neighbors are holding parties for residents on the blocks specified below:

    Melshire, Benbrook, Donna Gail
    Helene Maham, Sherran Williams, Lois McEvoy

    Pinedale Cove
    Elizabeth Ray, Ed Seymour

    Little Laura
    Chris Copeland

    Franwood, Charlwood
    Chip Rosenthal, Juliette Kernion

    Millway
    Jim and Denise

    Stanwood, Daleview
    Mickie Bellah, Susan Boyett

    If you wish to attend one of the events listed above, you should be able to find the outdoor block parties easily on Tuesday night.

    If you are holding a block party and are not on this list, or if the above info is incorrect, please email us at nightout@nscna.org. We will post any corrections and additions.

    Please check back Monday and Tuesday for any late updates.

    National Night Out is an event involving thousands of communities around the country, which has the goals of showing that participating neighborhoods are safe places to live, strengthening neighborhood spirit and community relations with police, generating support and participation in crime efforts, and heightening crime and drug prevention awareness. National Night Out occurs in August in many northern states, but in October here in Texas when it’s a bit cooler. For more information, visit the City of Austin’s National Night Out web page.

  • Hazardous Waste Collection for Elderly and Disabled, Sept. 23

    Administrator

    On Thursday, September 23, city staff from the hazardous waste facility will collect hazardous waste items from the homes of any elderly and disabled neighbors who sign up in advance. This city has a full list of acceptable items that can be collected.

    We have 9 spots left for the Sept. 23 pickup. Here are some additional details:

    • This collection is only for our elderly and disabled neighbors.
    • If items for the collection can be moved to the front of the house or garage, the neighbor does not need to be home.
    • The city asks that if the neighbor is able, to please place smaller items in boxes. This would be helpful for collection.
    • We do not have specific times for staff arrival as they may have to make multiple trips to the facility. However, all items will be picked up that day.

    If you would like to participate in this collection, please contact Alyssa Hedge at socialchair@nscna.org or call her at 380-9616. Please spread the word to any neighbors who might want to take advantage of this special collection.

  • Public Safety Open House, Sept. 18

    Administrator

    We received the following press release from Austin Homeland Security and Emergency Management:

    WHO: Austin Homeland Security and Emergency Management and city and county public safety agencies join together to better inform the community during National Preparedness Month 2010 activities.

    WHAT: Austin Homeland Security and Emergency Management will host its 2nd Annual Public Safety Open House; this is the one time every year media and the public are allowed in the secure facility.  September marks National Preparedness Month 2010, the seventh year of a nationwide coordinated effort encouraging families to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and communities. Attendees will learn concrete steps on preparing their families, businesses and communities for emergencies and disasters. Families will climb aboard public safety vehicles, evacuate a smoke house, see the Emergency Operation Center, among other activities.

    WHEN: Sept. 18, 10 am –1 p.m.

    WHERE: Combined Transportation, Emergency and Communications Center (CTECC), 5010 Old Manor Road; Austin, Texas 78723

    WHY: Preparedness is everyone’s responsibility. Individuals are encouraged to: put together an emergency supply kit; make a family emergency plan; be prepared to help your neighbor; and work as a team to keep everyone safe. Austin HSEM encourages our community to be better prepared and invites community members to attend its 2nd Annual Public Safety Open House to learn how.

    PARKING: Public parking will not be available at the HSEM facility, however there is parking at Bartholomew Park Pool and a courtesy shuttle will transport people to the facility.

    For more information contact Austin HSEM at 512-974-0450.


  • Afternoon Pipe Organ Concert, September 12

    Administrator

    Date: Sunday, September 12
    Time: 4 pm
    Location: Faith Lutheran Church, 6600 Woodrow Ave.

    Faith Lutheran Church will celebrate their 60th anniversary with a free afternoon organ concert. The celebration features a multimedia presentation of the “Words of Albert Schweitzer and the Music of Bach” by special arrangement with Tennessee Player, Inc.

    From the church’s press release: “You will experience the glorious music of Bach played on our newly refurbished pipe organ and hear the profound words of Albert Schweitzer, all while viewing a biographical slide show. A light reception will follow the afternoon organ concert.”

    If you have any questions, you can to call the church office at 512 451-1116. They can also provide information about their anniversary worship service.

    [Photo credit: “Church Pipe Organ” by Flickr user freefotouk. Used under Creative Commons license.]