It's that SpOOkY time of year again! On Wednesday, Oct. 31st at 4:15pm, GhOsTs, gObLiNs (and parents, too) arrive in costume for our annual parade & party.  Don't forget to DRESS WARM & waterproof !!!!

Decorate your golf carts, wagons, strollers, bikes, & dogs and parade around Willowbrook. We start the parade at 4:30pm at Eastwood and Pacific 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.

Short-cut: 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 RICHLAND Fire Dept. and head over to 2649 Eastwood for the SPOOKY HOLLOW HOT DOG FEED. There will be chili dogs, chips, veggies, apples, juice bags, water, and hot apple cider.

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

We had over 175 people last year, so please let us know if you are bringing any guests so we don’t run out of food. 

THANK YOU BLATTER FAMILY FOR HOSTING THIS YEAR!

Then at dusk, it's off to TRICK OR TREAT!

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

***Remember: Arrive at 4:15, Fire trucks and parade leaves at 4:30pm.****

HAUNTED PORCH

Canceled this year- no volunteers- sorry.

21st Annual Willowbrook Halloween Parade & Hot Dog Feed

It's that SpOOkY time of year again! On Wednesday, Oct. 31st at 4:15pm, GhOsTs, gObLiNs (and parents, too) dress up for our annual parade & party.  Don't forget to DRESS WARM!!!!

Decorate your golf carts, wagons, strollers, bikes, & dogs and parade around Willowbrook. We start the parade at 4:30pm on Eastwood and Pacific 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.

Short-cut: 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 RICHLAND Fire Dept. and head over to 2649 Eastwood for the SPOOKY HOLLOW HOT DOG FEED. There will be chili dogs, chips, veggies, apples, juice bags, water, and hot apple cider.

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

We had over 175 people last year, so please let me know if you are bringing any guests so we don’t run out of food. 

THANK YOU BLATTER FAMILY FOR HOSTING THIS YEAR!

Then at dusk, it's off to TRICK OR TREAT!

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

Remember: Arrive at 4:15, Fire trucks and parade leaves at 4:30pm.

HAUNTED PORCH

Karen & Brett Sowers need helpers to set up and tear down the Haunted Porch. If they don’t get any volunteers by Oct.20, they will have to pass on it this year.

Call them @ 396-5936

Amon Preserve and Tapteal Greenway

Dear Friends of Amon Community Preserve and Tapteal Greenway,

This is the last call for donations for the TGA October 13 Silent Auction.

Donated items have been slow to accumulate this year.  We need more contributions of interesting, upscale services or items (no junk, please) to make our fundraiser a success. How about tickets to upcoming events? Perhaps some recreational equipment? Maybe a holiday-related (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas) item to help us earn some much-needed funds? Possibly gift certificates to your favorite restaurant or other merchants?

These donations are tax-deductible, so everyone benefits.  Please ask your favorite business to donate, too—we will gladly provide letters with our non-profit tax ID number when you ask us.    

And of course, mark your calendar and join us for Tapteal Greenway Association's annual Celebration on Saturday, October 13 starting at 6:30 p.m. at beautiful Kiona Vineyards Winery (http://www.kionawine.com/) in Benton City. Tapteal Greenway will provide free award–winning wines, soft drinks, appetizers, and desserts. You do NOT need to be a member of Tapteal Greenway to attend, though of course we hope you’ll consider joining TGA. This year we are asking that you bring someone new to the event.

Come have some fun relaxing in a beautiful setting.  Learn about Tapteal’s progress in recreation, conservation, and conservation efforts along the Lower Yakima River. Also help us honor the Tri-City Conservationists of the Year for 2012.

To get you thinking, here are some items donated to our Silent Auctions in past years:

Chukkar Cherry basket
Holiday-related items (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas)

Kiddy birthday party at Atomic Bowl
Blue Mountain getaway weekend

Custom handmade jewelry
Silverwood Theme Park passes for 2013

Custom bird houses
Scentsy Candles
Autographed books by local authors
John Clement prints
Baskets filled with goodies
Garden planters
Guided fishing, river tours, hikes, wine tasting

Gift certificates to local businesses
Mugs and Gevalia coffee

Weekend at Leavenworth condo
Herb basket: garden pots, tools, labels, seeds

Greenie’s Sports Basket
Starbuck’s coffee gift card
Certificates for massage/pedicure/manicure etc.

Local spirits, wine, and beer

If you plan to donate but have not yet made your specific selections, please contact Kathy Dechter at 627-0950 or kdechter@charter.net so we can save space for your items.  We will also gladly arrange to pick them up.  Deadline for donations is Saturday, Oct. 6.  

Please forward to anyone else who might be interested in donating.

2012 Willowbrook Block Party!

Saturday, September 15

5:30 pm

Rocky Mountain Ct.

The Willowbrook HOA invites you to bring your families to our annual Block Party!

 There will be food, live entertainment by “Swing Set”, a bounce house, and sno-cone machine. Please bring a side (vegetarian?) dish to share. Water and juice boxes available.

Please RSVP by Sept. 12^th and tell us how many in your group. And would you like Chicken or Kalua Pork?

Optional outdoor family movie at 227 Sitka Ct. @ dusk. Bring your chairs or blankets to sit on. Popcorn provided.

Other details:

Bounce house is for supervised children under 10.

There will be a tip jar for the band.

Port-o-potty will be on Eastwood.

Free to Willowbrook residents. Non-resident guests $1.per person.

RSVP by the 12^th (to ensure we smoke/ grill enough meat) to

Gayle @ 627-5579 or email gayleepie@charter.net

Aloha!

Party, August 18th, 7pm

Thank you to Linda & Jim for hosting! Beautiful night, yummy food & wine and GREAT neighbors!

Wine & Hors D'Oeuvres Party, 8/18/12

Mark your calendars, get a sitter, and RSVP to 521-0335

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 at 7PM

Location: 2638 Willowbrook Ave. in the backyard

Bring a bottle of wine and an appetizer to share. Invite your neighbors!
There will be LIVE music......... See you there!

Ice Cream Social Reminder

Ice Cream Social 

 

This Saturday, July 14, at 7pm

Bonnie & Chad Mitchell's

305 Piper St.

 

Please bring your favorite topping to share. WCC will supply the ice cream, bowls, spoons, & napkins.

 

If you can, please RSVP to gayleepie@charter.net so I get an idea of how much ice cream to buy. Invite the whole family. If you have visiting guests, ask them to join us!

 

Thank you, The WCC Team

 

 

ps. Mark your calendars for the adult only Wine & Hors D'ouerve Event. Saturday, August 18, at 7pm, to be hosted by Linda Power & Jim Crosslin @ 2638 Willowbrook Ave.  Music by Riley Gray. There's always GREAT food at this event and non-alcoholic beverages, too.

Ice Cream Social JULY 14 (note date change)

The Ice Cream Social will be at the Mitchell's home on Saturday, July 14th at 7pm at 305 Piper St.
Please RSVP to your email invite or call 396-6373 to give us a head count. This is a great time to come and meet your neighbors! Children must be with an adult. Bring a camp chair or beach towel to sit on.

2012 Events

Willowbrook Community Club 2012 Newsletter

Hello neighbor! We have an exciting year planned for you. We hope that you will be able to participate in some or all of the events. You will be receiving this letter with your club form on your doorstep this week. Call me if you'd like to help deliver them. 627-5579.

Saturday, May 12, 9am, Amon Basin Wildlands Walk

Tours start at 9am and last one at 10am. Volunteers needed. See next two blogs below.

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May 18 & 19, 8am to 2 pm both days , Community Wide Yard Sale

Please let us know if you are participating so we can advertise for you.

We will be doing a little Community Outreach this year. The Tri-Cities Food Bank will be setting up a collection can at each of our entrances. Encourage your friends to come & donate non-perishable food items.

Also, this year you will have the opportunity to donate your leftover yard sale items (clean and in good working condition) to either C.U.P. Church (for their Youth Missions) or Teen Challenge Thrift Store. Both will be glad to pick up your gently used items.

Contact Teen Challenge Thrift Store @ 547-2341 or C.U.P. Youth Minister Matt Williams @ 460-0617 to schedule a time and address to pick up.

See article about Teen Challenge:

http://www.keprtv.com/news/local/Teen-Challenge-opens-thrift-store-in-Pasco-142216425.html

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July 7, Ice Cream Social, 7pm. Location TBA

August 18, Adult only Wine & Hors D’Oeuvre Event, 6pm TBA

Sept. 15 Block Party/ Pot Luck/ Movie Night, 5pm TBA

Oct. 31 Halloween Parade and Hot Dog Feed, 4pm start time.

If you would like to volunteer or host any of these events, please let us know.

The dues are still $10 per family. Please fill out the form, place it in an envelope, make your check out to “Gayle Garvie” and put it in the Willowbrook CC mailbox on Gayle’s porch @ 206 Sitka Ct. by MAY 1^st- thank you! We look forward to seeing you this year!

Gayle Garvie 627-5579, GAYLEEPIE@CHARTER.NET

Lara Blatter, Jennifer Childers, and Bonnie Bushaw

Tour guides needed

NEEDED: Volunteers to help guide Tapteal Greenway's Annual Amon Wildlands Walk – Saturday, May 12

Who: Guides to lead small groups from station to station and keep their group on time.

When: Saturday, May 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m

Tours leave at ten-minute intervals beginning at 9 a.m.

The last tour leaves at 10 a.m.

Guides please arrive by 8:30 a.m.

Where: Claybell Park, South Richland –Bellerive Drive
NO presenting or knowledge of Amon flora and fauna required –although certainly helpful. Two guides to a group. An orientation will be provided during the preceding week. Unending gratitude also furnished.

The total distance covered is just over a mile and a half. Your primary responsibilities are to:

· Keep your group moving and guide them to the next station

· Keep the station keeper (presenter) aware of the time with a 2-minute, then a 30-second warning

· Leave for the next station on time

Tour groups will leave Claybell Park in South Richland on a 1-1/2 mile circuit of 7 distinct stations, where expert station keepers will give 10-minute presentations on Amon plants, birds, geology, and wildlife.

This annual event gives the community an opportunity to walk and learn about the wonders of Amon Basin.

Can you help? If so, please contact Kathy Dechter at 627-0950 or Kdechter@charter.net

Amon Wildlands Walk

AMON WILDLANDS WALK

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Tours leave at 10-minute intervals starting at 9 a.m.

Last tour leaves at 10 a.m.

Claybell Park —Broadmoor Street

South Richland

Join Tapteal Greenway Association on a free guided hike through the wetlands and desert shrub-steppe of Amon Basin Community Preserve on Sat., May 12. Learn more about the treasures of this urban wilderness--its animal residents, its gorgeous wildflowers, and its geologic history.

· 2+ hours over 1-1/2 miles.

· 7 distinct stations, where expert station keepers will give short presentations on Amon plants, birds, geology, and wildlife.

· Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.

· Kids are welcome, but remember this is a HIKE.

· Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and camera.

· Please leave your dogs at home.

· Portajons will be available.

For more INFO CONTACT:

Kathy Dechter 627-0950 kdechter@charter.net

Tapteal Greenway www.tapteal.org

Scott Woodward 627-3621

woodfish24@gmail.com

2012 Events

May 18 & 19~ Community Yard Sale

July 7~ Ice Cream Social

August 18 ~Wine & Hors D'Oeuvre Event (adults only)

Sept. 15~ Block Party/ Pot Luck/ Movie Night

Oct. 31~ Halloween Parade & Hot Dog Feed