updated July 20, 2010

 

CVNA's
next meeting

Sept. 15, 2010
at 7 p.m.
at
Grace United Methodist Church
Corner:  Mt. Hope and Boston Blvd.

Agenda
Meeting Schedule
Colonial Village Neighborhood Association was organized in February 1998 with the purpose of contributing to the well being of the neighborhood and establishing effective communication links with residents, local and state government, community organizations and services.  The area is in close proximity of excellent schools, beautiful parks, well established shopping centers, churches and senior housing complexes.

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- City Council meetings
- South Lansing Community Development Association
- Parks and Recreation
- Secretary of State
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NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES
by Anita Beavers
association president

There is general agreement that this spring was one of the most beautiful in years. Our neighborhood has a wonderful variety of flowering bushes and trees: dogwood, red bud, pear, magnolias, apple, cherry and a few on Colonial Plaza I haven’t been able to identify.

Lansing has been recognized as a Tree City and although we have lost many old ash and elm due to disease, we have great oaks and maples.

There are some very unique trees throughout the area. So when walking take time to check them out. There is a multi-trunk white birch near Holly Court and a well shaped columnar maple on Gordon. There is a “magical” tree on South Holly Way with a gnarled root that hides little gnomes -- this I discovered as I walked with my grandson. There are many crimson maples, Colorado blue spruce and Japanese maples in yards

Yes, I know, the sycamore and sweet gum burrs are a nuisance and the flying maple whirligigs raise havoc in the eave troughs and raking up all of them is a chore, but imagine how barren our streets would look without them. They help clean our air, shade our homes, and provide nesting branches for birds and squirrels. So enjoy the beauty they bring to us. If you have noticed a particular tree ,send us a photo and we’ll post it. You can email me at aobeavs@yahoo.com or send it to CVNA, 3010 Boston Blvd., Lansing, MI 48910.

A ladyslipper in a neighbor's yard.
NEIGHBORHOOD PICNIC SET,
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

This year's picnic will be held on Tuesday, August 3 from 6-8 p.m. at Elmhurst Elementary School on Pattengill Avenue. The annual event has tons of FREE food, activities for the the kids and the opportunity to see old friends and meet new neighbors. Anita Beavers, association president, said she still needs volunteers to help with a wide variety of jobs, from setup and take down, to handing out pop and food, to collecting donations and running the raffle (did I forget to mention there were prizes?) The shifts can be a half hour or an hour. So please, call Anita at 882-0015 and let her know how you can help.
Check out photos from last year's picnic >>

Breakfast with Bauer
Discuss your thoughts and concerns with State Rep. Joan Bauer on Saturday, July 24 from 9-10 a.m. at Gone Wired Café, 2021 East Michigan. For more info check out Bauer's Web site at 068.housedems.com.

Fenner Summer Nature Camps
New and unique summer day camp experience awaits at Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mt Hope. All programs offer close-up, hands-on experiences with the out-of-doors! Each week will include an expert speaker on the week’s topic or a trip off-site to a local park, museum, bug house, or zoo! To Register all 517-483-4224 or go to www.fofnc.org

Craft/Business Expo Call for Exhibitors A Craft/Business Expo hosted by Tri-County Office on Aging's Rural Ingham Meals-On-Wheels program is schedule for Saturday, July 31 at Mason First Church of the Nazarene in Mason. The cost to reserve a booth is $25. For mor info call Tasha or Kim at (517)-676-2775. All proceeds will support Meals-On-Wheels.

South Lansing Community Farmers Market Now Open
Now in it's second season, you will find fresh local fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and even hot breakfast and lunch. The market is open Saturdays through September from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market will accept EBT Bridge Cards, VISA, MasterCard, and Project FRESH. For more info check out www.southlansing.org.

Learn While You Burn Walking Group
Saturdays this summer, get some exercise and meet your neighbors. Join the walking group from 10:30-11 a.m. at Benjamin Davis Park, 5500 Pleasant Grove Road, during the South Lansing Community Farmers Market. Each week walkers will discuss a health topic led by a community leader.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Drop off your hazardous waste at the Ingham County Health Department at 5303 S. Cedar St. This service is for county residents only. Items that will be accepted include: pesticides, rechargeable batteries (no alkaline or auto), cleaners and polishes, flammables, fuel oil, cell phones, medications, photographic chemicals, fluorescent lights, etc. Complete list of items

DONATIONS WELCOME    
CVNA funds services and programs through individual donations and project-specific grants.  Please help us to continue our mission by sending a donation in the form of a check or money order, made payable to Colonial Village Neighborhood Association, and mail to CVNA, 3010 Boston Blvd., Lansing, MI 48910.
 

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