Our neighbors

Our neighbors

Who are we?

We are proud to be a part of this active and close knit community. This blog is to keep you informed of the current events. We thank you for your donations, for volunteering and participating in these events.
We are also involved with preserving the wetlands around us.
If you need to contact us about our events, please email Gayle @ gayleepie@charter.net or call 627-5579

Send me YOUR photos!

Need information about the Willowbrook HOMEOWNERS Association? Click on the link below under MY BLOG LIST or HOA link:

www.willowbrook-hoa.blogspot.com


Neighborhood Watch Captain, Bill Allen billallenpdco@charter.net or 628-9926




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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

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 & 21st~ 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.

Monday, March 28, 2011

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 ParkBroadmoor 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

Sunday, March 20, 2011

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





2009 Parade

2009 Parade





September Curb Appeal Winner

September Curb Appeal Winner

Duck Boxes

Duck Boxes

River Otter

River Otter

August Curb Appeal Winner

August Curb Appeal Winner
We will miss the Burrows.....

BLOCK PARTY DATE CHANGE

The annual Block Party date has been changed to Saturday, Sept. 12. It will be a Hawaiian Luau theme and a movie night following.
More info to come.....

Richland Police Dept.

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Richland Police Department
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May Curb Appeal Winner

May Curb Appeal Winner

W.C.C. Team

Gayle Garvie, President
Lara Blatter, Vice President
Jennifer Childers
Bonnie Bushaw

Block Party BBQ

Block Party BBQ
Grill Master Phil




Lots of bouncing going on.....

OCT. Curb Appeal Winner

OCT. Curb Appeal Winner

2008 Event at Tapteil

2008 Event at Tapteil
Beautiful sunset & moon rise- 50 people showed up!

Photos by Cindy


Our neighborhood

Our neighborhood

Parade on Eastwood

Parade on Eastwood
Kids, dogs, & parents

4th of July

4th of July
Parade participants