Nov’08 Candidates’ Forum on Tuesday 10/21 @ 7

September 30, 2008 by president.

Thanks to efforts by Leslie Davis and Judy Moore, the RNA will be sponsoring a regional candidates’ forum!

The event will be on 10/21 at the Westlake Chap’s Court from 7 to 9 PM.

This is the ONLY PUBLIC FORUM in our area and a great way to learn about the candidates first hand.  Don’t get so distracted by the Presidential Circus Election!  Get informed - we’ve got important local positions up for vote too.

State Representative, District 48:  

·        Incumbent Donna Howard (D)

·        Challengers Pam Waggoner (R) and Ben Easton (L);

 State Representative, District 47:  

·        Incumbent Valinda Bolton (D)

·        Challenger Donna Keel (R)

Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 3: 

·        Incumbent Gerald Daugherty (R)

·        Challenger Karen Huber (D)

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Newsletter from 9/28: Online Octo-Ber-Que Tickets

September 28, 2008 by president.

Wednesday (9/30) is the deadline for Octo-Ber-Que tickets!  We order food based on our ticket sales - we need you to sign-up in advance of the Sunday 10/5 event.

NEW!  You can now SIGN-UP ONLINE to buy tickets by credit card or PayPal.  Complete the online form (click here) and we’ll send you an email with instructions for payment.   It’s fast, easy, and you don’t get your fingers sticky from stamps.  We’re using a secure online service from PayPal that accepts credit cards - do not send your credit card number to us.

There are LOTS OF GREAT REASONS to join us including great music, more food choices, children’s activities, picking up your Rollingwood directories.

You can also sign-up online (here) to participate the Neighborhood Garage Sale on Saturday 10/11.  We’ve already got 10 people on the list!

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Friends of Rollingwood Park and Hatley Fields

September 26, 2008 by cathorne.

Our goal: To raise $75,000 to fund the construction of the new field house.Why we chose to establish a “special project” fund at the Austin Community Foundation?

1. Austin Community Foundation is a non-profit umbrella for permanent and special project funds in Austin and surrounding areas including Leander, Pflugerville, Westlake, Rollingwood, etc…
2. They provide help and guidance in finding other sources of funds for specific projects, ie.. different grants available, different funds they have that might be able to help support the project, various sources of funding, etc..
3.  ACF can handle credit car donations which we are not equipped to do.
4.  ACF handles all tax reporting documents for donors and to the IRS.
5.  We are applying for a matching ACF grant for a specific amount.
6.  The ACF fund helps us raise money outside of Rollingwood.
7. This is a one time fundraising campaign that did not need a long term tax exemption component. If the group seems successful it can easily be turned into a long term project.

For more information about the Austin Community Foundation and it’s various funds please visit www.austincommunityfoundation.org and go to their fund lists and fundraiser page.

If you have any questions or would like to help, please contact Catherine Horne at cathorne[at]austin[dot]rr[dot]com.

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Rollingwood Women’s Club 2008- 2009 Program Schedule

September 23, 2008 by president.

Member’s of the Women’s Club are invited to the following events.  Not a member, you can join at any event!

 

Holiday hors d’oeuvres & entertaining tips

Host:  Karen Lack – 400 Inwood

Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 7:00 PM

Rollingwood raised Marie Hejl is the star of her own cooking show and author of Cooking with Marie.  She will be sharing several of her hors d’oeuvre recipes (yum!) and answering your holiday entertaining questions. 

 

 

The Beijing Olympics

Host: Marge Loehlin- 304 Almarion Dr

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 7:00 PM

Didn’t have the opportunity to travel to Beijing in August?  Experience the 2008 Summer Olympics through our special guests who did! 

 

Annual Rollingwood Holiday Party

Host: Tiffany & Louis Marascio- 4918 Rollingwood Dr

Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2008     7:00-9:00 PM

Get in the holiday spirit!  Invitations for the Rollingwood Holiday Party will be mailed out in November, but go ahead & mark your calendar now!  Husbands welcome to this one, but no kids! 

Women’s Health & Pilates

Host: Meredith Domino- 300 Inwood Rd

Date: Tuesday January 27, 2009   7:00 PM

Rollingwood resident Ali Bennatt is a Physical Therapist specializing in women’s health issues.  She will be presenting along with Suzi Alderete, Pilates Instructor.  This program will provide valuable health information for women of all ages and fitness levels.  Come dressed for an interactive program. 

 

 

Quick & Delicious Meals

Host: Aimee Petty – 2602 Pickwick Ln

Date: February 24, 2009   7:00 PM

Who says a quick, easy to prepare meal can’t be amazingly good?  Cookwell & Company will show us how it’s done!  This locally owned business distributes 15 different sauces and marinades locally & in over 20 states.  Come sample recipes made with Green Chili Stew,  Bock & Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce, and  much more.   See how easy dinner can be!

 

 

Décor & You

Host:  Michelle Van Winkle- 104 Kristy Dr

Date:  March 24, 2009   7:00 PM

Kirsten Hanna, a long time resident of Austin, is giving homes across the area a new “wow” factor!  Decor and You is the country’s fastest growing interior decorating franchise.  Bring photos of your decorating dilemmas.  Kirsten promises you will leave with some fabulous ideas. 

 

 

Progressive Home Tour

Host: Six Rollingwood Homes

Date: April 28, 2009   10:00 – 11:30 AM

Back by popular demand….Take a sneak peek in to some fabulous remodeled and new homes in Rollingwood. Special thanks to these families who have agreed to open their home and share their beautiful transformations. We’ll provide you with a list and you can decide whether you want to walk or drive. Now is the chance to check out the inside of all those homes you’ve been admiring from the outside. 

 

 

Elections for RWC 2009-2010

Host: Amy Rung- 405 Farley Trail

Date: May 26, 2009   7:00 PM

Nominate someone or volunteer for next year!  Here’s your chance to get involved.

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Newsletter from 9/21

September 21, 2008 by president.

Don’t let the news get you down, Fall is fun in Rollingwood!

Austin City Limits (ACL) festival goes Friday to Sunday!  Parking restrictions are in effect (see map).  Residences in restricted areas can get permits from the City.

BUY OCTO-BER-QUE TICKETS.  Our annual celebration is Sunday 10/5 4-6 in the park.  BBQ tickets are $10 adult, $5 (6-12), and free under 6.  You can buy them at tomorrow’s Women’s Club meeting (9/22 10 AM @ the Nordstrom’s Lounge) or send your check to “Rollingwood Neighborhood Association, C/O Laurie Mills, 2610 Rollingwood Dr.&#xu201D;

Rollingwood Directory is the best way to learn who’s who in the neighborhood!  The Rollingwood Women’s Club will be selling them at the Octo-Ber-Que for $15 (or free for RWC members).

GARAGE SALE registration is online and open!  Our city wide garage sale is Saturday 10/11.  If you had trouble before, please try again - I fixed it.  You can also register by contacting Joy Baldwin (garagesale@myrollingwood.com).

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Newsletter from 9/14

September 15, 2008 by president.

Ike may have missed Austin, but Rollingwood is a whirlwind of activity.  We’ve got City Meetings (Budget 9/16 and Regular 9/17),  ACL Traffic (9/26-28), Octo-Ber-Que (10/5), and Neighborhood Garage Sale (10/11).

It’s time to buy your Octo-Ber-Que Tickets (Sunday 10/5 from 4 to 6)  We’ll have new food choices, new activities, and new music for this year.  Tickets are $10 adult, $5 (6-12), and free under 6.  Send your check to “Rollingwood Neighborhood Association, C/O Laurie Mills, 2610 Rollingwood Dr.”

Treasure or Trash, you can unload it 10/11 at the Neighborhood Garage Sale.  Sellers must be current with RNA dues ($15) and can register online!.

Citizens interested in the RCDC funded Parking Lot resurfacing are encouraged to attend the 9/16 Budget Meeting.
Also, the City needs you to serve on boards and commissions - fill out an application!

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Austin City Limits 9/26-28 = PARKING RESTRICTIONS

September 14, 2008 by president.

Just a reminder that with ACL comes parking restrictions and lots of guests.

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Neighborhood Garage Sale set for 10/11

September 14, 2008 by president.

One person’s junk is another’s treasure!  Yes, it’s time for Rollingwood to off load our treasures and acquire some new junk.

On Saturday 10/11, our Garage Sale Chair, Joy Baldwin, is coordinating this year’s bizarre.  We’ll advertise for you and provide maps so buyers can find you.  There is no central sales location - each seller (or block) hosts their own sale.

Sellers: click here to register!

Note: You must be an RNA member ($15/year) to be listed as a seller.

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Parking Lot Comments sought Tuesday 9/16

September 14, 2008 by president.

Rollingwood residents seeking to express opinions about the RCDC Parking Lot project are encouraged to attend the Budget Meeting on Tuesday 9/16 at 7 PM in City Hall.

There is also the regular meeting on 9/17.

The City needs you to serve on boards and commissions!  There are lots of fun, interesting, and personally rewarding ways for you to get involved in helping your community.  The first step is to complete an application.

As always, we’ll make spaces for all.  Comments of all stripes are welcome.

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City Notice: 9/16 MEETING AND BUDGET HEARING

September 13, 2008 by president.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 , Rollingwood Municipal Building, 7 p.m. Notice is given that the City Council of the City of Rollingwood will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at the Rollingwood Municipal Building, 403 Nixon Dr., Rollingwood TX for the purpose

1. OPEN REGULAR MEETING
2. ROLLINGWOOD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
   • PRESENTATION OF RCDC 2008-2009 RCDC BUDGET – JEFF GRANDCOLAS
   • DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PETITION CALLING FOR AN ELECTION ON USE OF RCDC FUNDS FOR A PARKING LOT ON PARK LAND ON GENTRY DRIVE
   • DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF RCDC 2008-2009 BUDGET
3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RECOMMENDED UTILITY RATES
4. CONVENE INTO PUBLIC HEARING ON CITY OF ROLLINGWOOD BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
5. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR MEETING
6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON 2008-2009 OPERATING BUDGET AS A RESULT OF PUBLIC HEARING
7. ADJOURNMENT

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