Safety reminder on YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QQro4V469U

Neighborhood Watch Meeting UPDATE

Thank you to all who came to the Neighborhood Watch Meeting tonight. Bill Allen has graciously volunteered to be our new Watch Captain. His wife Janet will be the secretary, and we still need a Co-Captain to help them. Contact Gayle or Bill if you’d like to help.

Thank you to Officer Kane for presenting this program.

We plan on having our annual Watch meeting at our next Block Party, but it will also be on the agenda at the HOA meetings. The HOA plans on going door-to-door and getting everyone’s phone numbers and email addresses soon.

If you have any questions about our Willowbrook Watch Program, contact Bill Allen at 628-9926 or email him at billallenpdco@charter.net

Ofc. Rick Kane

Community Services Division

Richland PD

871 Geo WA Way

PO BOX 190, MS17

Richland, WA 99352

509-942-7636

rkane@ci.richland.wa.us

Here are a few web sites to help us be better prepared and to alert us to any crime in our area.

Report anything suspicious to the Richland PD.

http://richlandpolicedept.blogspot.com/

http://wa-richland.civicplus.com/index.aspx?nid=109

http://lifehacker.com/5858250/three-easy-and-cheap-ways-to-increase-your-homes-security

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/artsandliving/homeandgarden/features/2007/burglary-070507/graphic.html

Sign up to get the recent crime alerts:

https://www.crimereports.com/

Neighborhood Watch Meeting 11/15/11 at 6:30PM

To ALL Willowbrook residents:

Please come to the Neighborhood Watch Meeting Tuesday night at the REATA SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH. The church is located just south of the Willowbrook Heights subdivision off Leslie.

A Richland P.D. officer will be there to assist us in starting our own program. Invite your neighbors to walk over with you or carpool.

See you at 6:30pm!

Halloween Parade 2011

A BIG thank you to Karen and Brett for another OUTSTANDING Haunted Porch!

We had over 175 people turn out for the parade & Spooky Hollow Hot Dog Feed (we even ran out of food for the 1st time!). It was a lovely -almost warm- night. The fire department started leading the parade until they got a call. So the Smedley family led us in their golf cart. Thank you SO much! And a big THANKS to Darryl & Megan for hosting the party in their garage.

Here are pictures from the event. And a "Before" picture of the Haunted Porch.....

20th Annual Halloween Parade and Hot Dog Feed

It's that SpOOkY time of year again. On Monday, Oct. 31st at 4:30pm, dress up your GhOsTs, gObLiNs (and parents, too) for our annual parade & party, Don't forget to DRESS WARM!!!!

Decorate your golf carts, wagons, strollers, bikes and come over to parade around Willowbrook. We start on Eastwood between Sitka Ct. and Rocky Mt. Ct., walk or ride behind the fire trucks and our own special GRAND MARSHALS!!

Parade route: Eastwood north, left on Piper St., left on Willowbrook Ave., left on Center Blvd., left on Eastwood.

For those of you that can't walk around the whole loop, cut through on Willowbrook Ave (by Dusky Ct.) to Rocky Mtn. Ct. and come back to the start..

Party: From the parade, say goodbye and a BIG THANK YOU to the Fire Dept. and we'll cut through the short cut to Scouler Ct. for the SPOOKY HOLLOW HOT DOG FEED at 247 Scouler Ct. There will be chili dogs, chips, veggies, apples, sodas, water, and hot apple cider.

This is free to Willowbrook residents. Guests are welcome to donate $1. per person.

Then it's off to TRICK OR TREAT!

Thank you for SAFELY participating in our annual event!!!

BLOCK PARTY!!!!

Saturday, Sept. 17 at 6:30pm to 8:30pm on Scouler Ct.

BBQ:

Bring your whole family to our annual Block Party. There will be BBQ'd pork and chicken sandwiches (Catered by Cow, Pig, & Chicken), soft drinks & ice water, a bounce house, face painting, and good old fashion fun! Please bring a side dish or dessert to share and a camp chair or blanket to sit on. Free to Willowbrook residents. Guests may donate $1. per person. Thank you for supervising your kids.

MOVIE:

Also, at 8:30 pm (after we clean up Scouler Ct.), mosy on over to Eastwood and Sitka Ct. for the G-Rated outdoor movie. There will be a popcorn machine, popsicles and soft drinks. You may need a light jacket or blanket/camp chair for the hillside seating, too.

Please RSVP to Gayle Garvie by Monday, Sept. 12th at 5pm.

627-5579 or gayleepie@charter.net

Can you volunteer to set up or clean up? We would appreciate the help!

Party at Tapteil

A beautiful evening on the patio. Over 60 people came and enjoyed the food, wine, music, and the ambiance. Anton Sinkov performed playing his classical guitar. If you'd like to hire him, his # is 551-9882.

W.C.C. Wine & Hors D'Oeuvres Night

Friday, August 19 from 6:30- 9:30pm at Tapteil Winery in Benton City.

Come enjoy the beautiful sunset, classical music, fabulous food, and the awesome wines. Get out and meet your neighbors and make new friends. This adult-only event only comes once a year- you don't want to miss it!

The WCC will supply the non-alcoholic beverages and the tableware. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share and your favorite wine or purchase Tapteil's wines at a discount. There is no charge for this event, but the musician would appreciate tips, I'm sure.

Please RSVP by August 17.

627-5579 or gayleepie@charter.net

Here's some photos from previous years.

4th of July

Protecting Amon Preserve from Fireworks

With all the rain and cool temperatures this spring, Amon Community Preserve, just to the east of Center Blvd and Piper Street, is sporting a bumper crop of tinder-dry grasses. As you celebrate the 4^th of July holiday, please monitor fireworks and supervise the kids using them.

One misplaced firecracker could set the whole hillside above Amon ablaze—some of us remember that happening just a few years ago. Homes and wildlife are at risk. Please be vigilant and call 911 if you suspect trouble. The Richland Police non-emergency # is 628-0333.

Have a safe and happy 4^th!

If you have questions, call Kathy Dechter at 627- 0950.

JULY 16 Ice Cream Social

See newsletter below for details.

YARD SALE FRIDAY & SATURDAY!

8am to 1pm. Over 10 homes participating. Signs are placed near the ones that RSVP'd.

Happy shopping!!

2011 EVENTS !

WILLOWBROOK COMMUNITY CLUB 2011 NEWSLETTER

It’s that time again. The sun is coming out, the trees and flowers are blooming –it’s time to start having fun! Mark your calendars!!!

APRIL 23 (Saturday 2pm to 5pm) Women's Clothing Swap

Ladie’s - Come to Linda Warren's house @ 2717 Eastwood. Drop off your clean, gently used clothes in a bag on her porch before the 22nd. It’s a great way to get a new wardrobe and save $.

Linda said to come even if you don't have anything to trade. More info, call Linda @ 628-2855.

May 20 & 21^st~ Community Yard Sale (Friday & Saturday 8am to 2pm)

Please email Gayle if you'd like to be included in the advertising. Let her know if you have any big ticket items or want your leftover items picked up at 3pm Saturday and donated to a good cause. This year we will have banners on our Willowbrook wall, as well as our signs. Your yearly dues (of only $10) help us pay for the advertising in the Herald, The Giant Nickel, and Craig's List. **More info about dues at the bottom. ****

July 16 @ 7PM (Saturday) ICE CREAM SOCIAL & MOVIE NIGHT (G-rated)

Bring the whole family (kids,teens, parents and grandparents) to Christopher and Jennifer Childer's backyard at 217 Sitka Ct. They have a wonderful playground, a nice deck to sit on, and it's always a great time to visit with all your neighbors. We'll be sure to turn the sprinklers off this year!

ps. Please bring your favorite topping to share.

August 19 @ 6:30pm (Friday) ADULT ONLY WINE EVENT @ TAPTEIL VINEYARDS in Red Mountain (Benton City). More info to come on our blog ....... www.tapteil.com

Sept. 17 (Saturday) BLOCK PARTY/ POT LUCK/ MOVIE NIGHT

Location: to be determined. If you would like to suggest your cul-de-sac and host the Bounce House on your flat lawn, please email Gayle ASAP.

Oct. 31st (Monday) HALLOWEEN PARADE AND HOT DOG FEED 5pm

Parade starts at walk-through on Eastwood (between Sitka Ct. & Rocky Mtn. Ct.), ends at walk-through, then go THROUGH the walk-through to Darrel & Megan Judge's house @ 247 Scouler Ct. at 6pm for the Hot Dog Feed. It's the first house on the right.

THIS IS WILLOWBROOK'S 20TH YEAR TO DO THIS!!! It will be extra special, so everyone come in costume!!!

Thank you to this tight-knit community for your support with all our events. We appreciate all the volunteers that help us throughout the year. If you have any suggestions for new events or would like to volunteer to help, let us know.

A BIG thanks to our planning team. They are: Bonnie Bushaw (past President of the Community Club), Jennifer Childers, Linda Warren, Jodi Podhaisky (Treasurer), & Lara Blatter (Vice President).

We couldn't do all this without you!

****The team has decided to lower our yearly dues price back to $10. PLEASE JOIN US! This money covers all the advertising costs, all the paper & plastic products, decorations, food, ice cream & popcorn that we use throughout the year. We would hate to have to cancel any of these events due to lack of funds or have to charge admission to any of them. Please help us by writing a check to the "WILLOWBROOK COMMUNITY CLUB" or “WCC” for only $10.

Mail or drop it off to: Jodi Podhaisky at 201 Piper St. before APRIL30TH. *******

THANK YOU! Gayle Garvie (President) 627-5579 gayleepie@charter.net

Look for the printed version of this letter with a DUES application on your doorstep April 11th.

Amon Basin Wildlands Walk- May 14, 2011

This is the big one! Don’t miss it!

AMON BASIN WILDLANDS WALK

Saturday, May 14, 2011—Tours leave promptly at 9 a.m.

Claybell Park —Broadmoor Street, South Richland

A guided interpretive hike through the wetlands and desert shrub-steppe of Amon Basin Community Preserve will be held on Saturday, May 14. It is sponsored by Tapteal Greenway Association and Friends of Amon. There is no charge for the event. Walkers should meet at Claybell Park in South Richland (off Broodmoor Street). Tours leave at promptly at 9 a.m.

The walk, which will last about 2 hours and cover about 1-1/2 miles, will be guided by members of Tapteal Greenway Association and Friends of Amon. The event will educate the public about the 100-acre existing preserve surrounding Amon Creek, focusing especially on progress on signs, benches, trails, kiosks, and native plant restoration. Bring water, binoculars, cmera. Wear sturdy shoes, bring your own water/snacks/sunscreen, and please leave your dogs at home.

INFO ContaCt:

Kathy Dechter 627-0950 kdechter@charter.net

Tapteal Greenway www.tapteal.org

Amon Basin Preserve Update

As warm weather begins, we hope you’ll enjoy looking for signs of spring in Amon Basin Preserve.

But also remember that Amon is off-limits to unauthorized motorized vehicles—ATVs, motorbikes, etc. We just called the police to report 5 motorbikes entering Amon at the southern entrance today by the Leslie railroad crossing. If you see any, please do the same. Call the non-emergency number at 628-0333—in fact, put it in your speed-dial.

Please also report anyone you see dumping yard clippings, garage cleanout, etc.

Finally, now is the time when native birds and animals begin to nest in Amon. Please be mindful to stay on the paths and control your dogs so that we can all enjoy this special time of year.

And mark your calendars for the annual Wildlands Walk at 9 am on May 14. Stay tuned for more info!

Thanks, Kathy 627-0950