August 3, 2010

 

10^th Annual Cruise to the Carousel, Aug. 29
The Rollin’ Relics Car Club will hold its annual car show on Sunday, Aug. 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Union Park. For more information, contact (515) 282-1447 or (515) 323-8200. Free to all residents.

New Hours for North Side Library
The Library Board of Trustees voted on July 30 to keep the library open one evening per week and two Saturdays per month, effective following Labor Day. This further reduces the number of hours open at North Side from 40 to 32 or 39 hours per week, an additional loss of 18 hours every four weeks.

·        Monday – Noon-8

·        Tuesday – 10-6

·        Wednesday – 10-6

·        Thursday – Closed

·        Friday – 10-6

·        Saturday –10-5 (2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month only) 

New DVD Features 1930s Film of Highland Park Business District
In 1934 the business district, along with many owners and residents of Highland and Oak Park, were captured on 8mm film. This film has been restored and copied onto DVD and features narration to identify many of the businesses and individuals in the film. The DVD can be purchased for $10 through Hiland Park Hardware at 6^th and Euclid or by calling 244-0443. Proceeds will help fund restoration efforts in the parks area.

Farmer's Market Every Thursday Through Oct. 21
Market will be held every Thursday through Oct. 21 from 4-7 p.m. along 6th Avenue between Euclid and Douglas on the west side of the street. Vendors offer home-grown vegetables, baked goods, crafts, wine, and more. For more information, contact market manager, Norm Gilbert, at 288-1735. 

Scrub Days
Dispose of furniture, tires, appliances, computers, general trash and other items during the annual Scrub Days. For disposal locations and dates: 

http://www.dmgov.org/Departments/PublicWorks/Pages/ScrubCalendar.aspx

July 11, 2010

IN THIS ISSUE:
Parks Area Sweet Corn Day – July 17
New DVD Features 1930s Film of Highland Park Business District
Rendezvous on Riverview – Every Friday in July
Farmer's Market Every Thursday Through Oct. 21
North High School – All-Class Reunion, July 30
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Parks Area Sweet Corn Day – July 17
This annual event will be held from 4:30-9 p.m. along 6^th Avenue between Euclid and Douglas. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Price includes all the sweet corn you can eat, iced tea, a BBQ pork sandwich and a slice of watermelon. Beer, pop and water will also be available for purchase. Central Iowa Blues Society will provide music. All profits go to the Parks Area Foundation to support community improvement projects. For more information, contact Bill Wheeler at Hiland Park Hardware, 6^th and Euclid, 244-0443, or highlandhardware3613@yahoo.com

New DVD Features 1930s Film of Highland Park Business District
In 1934 the business district, along with many owners and residents of Highland and Oak Park, were captured on 8mm film. This film has been restored and copied onto DVD and features narration to identify many of the businesses and individuals in the film. The DVD can be purchased for $10 through Hiland Park Hardware at 6^th and Euclid or by calling 244-0443. Proceeds will help fund restoration efforts in the parks area.

Rendezvous on Riverview – Every Friday in July
The second annual event began June 4 and continues each Friday through July 30 at 6th and Boston. Free music from 5-8 p.m. Food, drink, and memorabilia is available for purchase. Rain location: 516 New York Avenue. For more information, visit: www.rordsm.com

Upcoming bands:
July 16 – Flipside
July 23 – Matt Woods and the Thunderbolts
July 30 – Brother Trucker

Farmer's Market Every Thursday Through Oct. 21
Market will be held every Thursday through Oct. 21 from 4-7 p.m. along 6th Avenue between Euclid and Douglas on the west side of the street. Vendors offer home-grown vegetables, baked goods, crafts, wine, and more. For more information, contact market manager, Norm Gilbert, at 288-1735.

North High School – All Class Reunion, July 30
This year's all-class reunion will be held Friday, July 30, at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona. Registration and social hour begins at 6 p.m. There will be a silent auction with proceeds going for scholarships for North High seniors. For information, email NHOracle@live.com

Submit Your News
Do you have something of interest for area residents? Send it to parksarea@live.com

To subscribe to receive Parks Area E-News in email format or to unsubscribe, send an email to parksarea@live.com

Past issues can be found at: http://highlandparkbusinessclub.com/Click on “Park Area E-News” in the left column.
Printed copies courtesy of Hiland Park Hardware and MetaBank.

June 17, 2010

Farmer's Market – Every Thursday
Market will be held every Thursday through Oct. 21 from 4-7 p.m. along 6th Avenue between Euclid and Douglas on the west side of the street. Vendors offer home-grown vegetables, baked goods, crafts, wine, and more. For more information, contact market manager, Norm Gilbert, at 288-1735.
  
Rendezvous on Riverview – Every Friday in June and July
The second annual event began June 4 and continues each Friday through July 30 at 6th and Boston. Free music from 5-8 p.m. Food, drink, and memorabilia is available for purchase. Rain location: 516 New York Avenue. For more information, visit: www.rordsm.com

Help Bring Fireworks Back to Riverview – Donations Needed – The Rendezvous on Riverview committee would like to present a fireworks celebration after the July 2 concert. A donations container has been set up at Hiland Park Hardware, 6th and Euclid.

Parks Area Sweet Corn Day – July 17
The annual event will be held from 4:30-9 p.m. along 6^th Avenue between Euclid and Douglas. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Price includes all the sweet corn you can eat, a drink, a BBQ pork sandwich and a slice of watermelon. Central Iowa Blues Society will provide music. All profits go to the Parks Area Foundation to support community improvement projects. For more information, contact Bill Wheeler at Hiland Park Hardware, 6^th and Euclid, 244-0443, or highlandhardware3613@yahoo.com

Volunteers Needed – Volunteers are needed to help staff the food and drink stands, ticket sales, and to help set up and tear down. Each volunteer will receive a free limited edition t-shirt and food and drink. For more information, contact Bill Wheeler at Hiland Park Hardware, 244-0443 or highlandhardware3613@yahoo.com    

North High School – All Class Reunion, July 30
This year's all-class reunion will be held Friday, July 30, at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona. Registration and social hour begins at 6 p.m. There will be a silent auction with proceeds going for scholarships for North High seniors. For information, email NHOracle@live.com

North Side Library – Board to Meet Soon Regarding Change in Hours; Sign Petition at Hiland Park Hardware
The Library Board of Trustees is expected to meet in July to discuss the reduced hours at the North Side Library. The library is currently closed evenings and Saturdays, along with the Forest Avenue Library. Residents are encouraged to continue to voice concerns to the library board, library administration, and to city council members regarding the elimination of evening and Saturday hours at the library. Residents may also sign a petition at Hiland Park Hardware to show support for restoring evening and Saturday hours.

Residents are also encouraged to continue to support their library by using the facility and checking out materials. Events scheduled at North Side can be found at:
http://events.desmoineslibrary.com/aspx/events/default.aspx

Parks Area Foundation – Update on the Aqualand Building
The renovation project has recently been approved for State of Iowa historic tax credits.Improvements will include complete remodeling of five apartments on the second floor and the restoration of the exterior. Renovation will begin this construction season. For more information, contact Bill Wheeler at Hiland Park Hardware, 244-0443 or highlandhardware3613@yahoo.com   

Scrub Days
Dispose of furniture, tires, appliances, computers, general trash and other items during the annual Scrub Days. For disposal locations and dates:
http://www.dmgov.org/Departments/PublicWorks/Pages/ScrubCalendar.aspx

Submit Your News
Do you have something of interest for area residents? Send it to parksarea@live.com

To subscribe to receive Parks Area E-News in email format or to unsubscribe, send an email to parksarea@live.com
Past issues can be found at: http://highlandparkbusinessclub.com/
Click on “Park Area E-News” in the left column.
Printed copies courtesy of Hiland Park Hardware and MetaBank.

May 8, 2010
 

North Side Library – Keep Library Open, Restore Hours
City plans are to merge the North Side and Forest Avenue libraries, closing both locations and opening a library at a new site at some point. The first step at merging begins June 1 with cutting 5 positions between the two branches and merging administrative duties, cutting evening and Saturday hours and eliminating Friday hours at Forest. All of this has been happening without public input. A meeting for public comment will be held with the Library Board of Trustees on Tuesday, May 11, beginning at 6 p.m. at the North Side Library. The Mayor and city council members have been invited. Please plan to attend this very important meeting! You can also send your comments to parksarea@live.com

Parks Area Foundation – New DMACC Scholarship for North High Graduates
North High alumni Richard Coash and Samantha Peterson were each awarded $500 scholarships for the spring 2010 semester at DMACC from the Parks Area Foundation. North High graduates who enroll at DMACC full-time and reside in the NHS district at time of application are eligible for the scholarship. For more information or to contribute to the scholarship program, contact Tami Foster at parksarea@live.com

Riverview Mural to be Restored
The mural of Riverview Amusement Park painted on the south side of Hiland Park Hardware at 6^th and Euclid has been approved as a restoration project by the Parks Area Foundation, who oversaw the original project. PAF board members are currently gathering bids and researching funding sources. For more information, contact Bill Wheeler at Hiland Park Hardware, 6^th and Euclid, 244-0443, or highlandhardware3613@yahoo.com

New Pictorial History Book of Parks Area
Research is underway to locate old photographs of area businesses, schools, residential life, activities, street scenes, and other topics from the Parks Area to be included in a new pictorial history book, scheduled for publication in summer 2011. If you have old photographs or would like more information, contact Tami Foster at parksarea@live.com

Scrub Days
Dispose of furniture, tires, appliances, computers, general trash and other items during the annual Scrub Days. For disposal locations and dates:
http://www.ci.des-moines.ia.us/Departments/PublicWorks/Pages/ScrubCalendar.aspx

Volunteers Needed for Parks Area Events
Volunteering is a great way to meet your neighbors and help out your neighborhood. It also looks great on a resume. Current opportunities:

Rendezvous on Riverview, 6^th and Boston – Each Friday evening in June and July beginning June 4. Volunteers are needed to help staff the food and drink stands, ticket sales, and to help set up and tear down. Each volunteer will receive a free limited-edition t-shirt and food and drink. For more information, contact Tami Foster at parksarea@live.com

Parks Area Sweet Corn Day, 6^th Avenue between Euclid and Douglas – July 17. Volunteers are needed to help staff the food and drink stands, ticket sales, and to help set up and tear down. Each volunteer will receive a free limited edition t-shirt and food and drink. For more information, contact Bill Wheeler at Hiland Park Hardware, 244-0443 or highlandhardware3613@yahoo.com    

Join Your Neighborhood Association – Support the Parks Area
Neighborhood associations meet regularly and produce newsletters to keep their residents informed about what is happening in their area. For more information:

Highland Park – Trudy McCormick, President, contact her at iamfromia@q.com
Oak Park – Alberta Finley, Co-Chair, contact her at a.finley@mchsi.com
Union Park – Jack Daugherty, Co-Chair, contact him at jdaugherty@koester.cc

An interactive map of the city neighborhood associations can be found at:
http://arcgis.dmgov.org/EXTmapcenter/nh.aspx

Submit your News
Do you have something of interest for area residents? Send it to parksarea@live.com

To subscribe to receive Parks Area E-News in email format or to unsubscribe, send an email to parksarea@live.com

Past issues can be found at: http://highlandparkbusinessclub.com/

Click on “Park Area E-News” in the left column.

Printed copies courtesy of Hiland Park Hardware.

April 24, 2010

Welcome!
The purpose of Parks Area E-News is to provide brief information on what is happening in the Parks Area including events, reunions, neighborhood updates, and general city-wide information that may be of interest to current and former residents. Printed copies will be available through various local businesses in the Parks Area. To subscribe to receive it in email format or to unsubscribe, send an email to parksarea@live.com

Farmer's Market - Every Thursday Beginning May 20Market will be held every Thursday, May 20 to Oct. 21, from 4-7 p.m. along 6th Avenue between Euclid and Douglas on the west side of the street. Approximately 20 vendors have signed up so far offering home-grown vegetables, baked goods, crafts, wine, and more. For more information, contact market manager, Norm Gilbert, at 288-1735.
  
Rendezvous on Riverview – Every Friday in June and JulyThe second annual event begins June 4 at 5 p.m. and will be held at 6th and Boston while the construction of the Birdland Levee is underway. Rain location: 516 New York Avenue. For more information, visit: http://www.riverviewparkdsm.com/june2010.html

Volunteers Needed – Volunteers are needed each Friday to help staff the food and drink stands, ticket sales, and to help set up and tear down. Each volunteer will receive a free limited-edition t-shirt and food and drink. For more information, contact Tami Foster at parksarea@live.com

Help Bring Fireworks Back to Riverview - Donations Needed – The Rendezvous on Riverview committee would like to present a fireworks celebration after the July 2 concert. A donations container has been set up at Hiland Park Hardware, 6th and Euclid.

Parks Area Sweet Corn Day - July 17
The annual event will be held from 4:30-9 p.m. along 6^th Avenue between Euclid and Douglas. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Price includes all the sweet corn you can eat, a drink, a BBQ pork sandwich and a slice of watermelon. Central Iowa Blues Society will provide music. All profits go to the Parks Area Foundation to support community improvement projects. For more information, contact Bill Wheeler at Hiland Park Hardware, 6^th and Euclid, 244-0443, or highlandhardware3613@yahoo.com

Volunteers Needed – Volunteers are needed to help staff the food and drink stands, ticket sales, and to help set up and tear down. Each volunteer will receive a free limited edition t-shirt and food and drink. For more information, contact Bill Wheeler at Hiland Park Hardware, 244-0443 or highlandhardware3613@yahoo.com    

North High School
"The Wizard of Oz" Presented April 30, May 1-2 – The drama department will present "The Wizard of Oz" at 7:30 on April 30 and May 1, and at 2 p.m. on May 2. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults.
 
All-Class Reunion, July 30 – This year's all-class reunion will be held Friday, July 30, at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona. Registration and social hour begins at 6 p.m. There will be a silent auction with proceeds going for scholarships for North High seniors. For information, email NHOracle@live.com

Join the Alumni Association – Join the North High School Alumni Association and stay in touch with your classmates and learn what's going on with NHS. Email NHOracle@live.com for more information. 
 
North Side Library – Change in Hours Without Public Input
On March 23 the Library Board of Trustees voted to reduce the hours at the North Side Library. Effective June 1, the hours will be 10-6, Monday through Friday, with no evening or Saturday hours. No public meetings were held to allow for input prior to the vote. Residents have held meetings with the Mayor, city council members and library board trustees to open up discussions to reexamine alternative hours. To learn more or to get involved, email parksarea@live.com

Parks Area Foundation – Update on the Aqualand Building
After more than four years of planning and preparations, the Parks Area Foundation is working with a local architectural firm to finalize plans, prepare and submit paperwork for Historic Tax Credits and identify additional funding sources. Construction is expected to begin this summer.

North Side News On Facebook
You can stay in touch with others interested in the North Side by visiting and joining these pages/groups on Facebook:

Harding Middle School
North High School Alumni Des Moines Iowa
Northside Des Moines Iowa
Oak Park Elementary School
Rendezvous on Riverview
Riverview Amusement Park Des Moines Iowa (Official Group)