Neighborhood News
Leaf Collection Begins October 26
Leaves should to be placed near the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the Monday for your designated area (see leaf pick-up map here). Residents should avoid placing leaves near mail boxes, utility poles, and landscaped areas, and MUST separate leaves from brush (branches & twigs). Bags weighing more than 50 lbs or anything other than leaves and will not be taken. If you see leaves or debris obstructing a stormwater drain, please consider lending a hand and removing it if you are able to do so.
* You can read & download the full 2015-16 View from The Curb HERE
Source: http://www.winchellneighborhood.org/
2015-16 Fall/Winter View From The Curb
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Please note some important changes and a request for citizen feedback in this issue! Some highlights:
1) The City is considering switching to single-stream recycling. Please take a moment to share your opinion via survey HERE
2) MONTHLY Bulk Trash Placement – Black Bag Usage- Due to potential health risks, items placed in black plastic bags will not be accepted. Bulk items must be placed in open boxes or clear plastic bags.
* You can read & download the full 2015-16 View from The Curb HERE
Source: http://www.winchellneighborhood.org/
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Asylum Lake – “Fall Into The Streets” Friday October 9
WMU, Asylum Lake Preserve Management Council (ALPMC) and ALPA are once again having a Fall Into the Streets Event on Friday, October
9th from 12:00pm – 3:00pm.
It will be at the Gibbs house entrance on Parkview Ave. just past the Parkview parking lot. ALPA will be there with donuts and water!
There will be several student clubs from WMU participating. If you have any questions you can email Steve Keto at WMU.
Source: http://www.winchellneighborhood.org/
SPEAKER SERIES FOR 2015-16 MONTHLY MEETINGS
We are pleased to announce the lineup for the 2015-16 ODWNA Speaker Series!
Back by popular demand, our “Speaker Series” continues again this year with great speakers graciously donating their time to inform and educate our neighborhood!
*ODWNA MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO ALL NEIGHBORS; NON-Association Members are Always Welcome!
ALL SPEAKERS WILL BEGIN AT 7:15PM SO PLEASE BE PROMPT SO WE CAN ALL GIVE THEM OUR FULL ATTENTION
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(all dates are Wednesdays)
9/16/15 – STADIUM LIGHTING ORDINANCE
10/21/15 – STADIUM DR./W. MICHIGAN AVE. CORRIDOR STUDY UPDATE
11/18/15 – COLONY FARM ORCHARD: ENGINEERING & DESIGN
NO MEETING IS HELD IN DECEMBER
1/20/16 – F.L. WRIGHT HOUSES IN KALAMAZOO
2/17/16 – ALL ABOUT THE KALAMAZOO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA!
3/16/16 – A WINCHELL NEIGHBORHOOD HISTORY
4/20/16 – GILMORE CAR MUSEUM
5/18/16 – 5th ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD CAR SHOW!
Source: http://www.winchellneighborhood.org/
Next Winchell Neighborhood Association Meeting
Next Association Meeting
October 21, 2015
7:00 pm ~ Winchell Elem. Library
(Meeting starts at 7pm;
Meet & Greet @ 6:30pm)
-Our speaker will be Jason Latham, MDOT Regional Planner, who will be updating us on the Stadium Dr./W. Michigan Ave. Corridor Study that was completed over the summer
Remember – ODWNA meetings are open to all! NON-Association neighbors are always welcome!
Source: http://www.winchellneighborhood.org/
Welcoming Fall
The weather is changing and the nights are growing shorter already. Make sure you follow these tips when raking: 10 tips to make raking leaves easier
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