Social Projects
Owens Park Neighborhood Association
Copyright 2010-2011 Owens Park Neighborhood Assocation
OPNA is a not for profit voluntary group comprised of residents of Owens Park
OPNA is a not for profit voluntary group comprised of residents of Owens Park
Trash Bash & Picnic
April 3, 2010, 9AM-12PM
Lookout Park Pavilion
Contacts: Maitri Smithhisler, Sherrill Bodie
Supporting Information:
Flyer
Photos
April 3, 2010, 9AM-12PM
Lookout Park Pavilion
Contacts: Maitri Smithhisler, Sherrill Bodie
Supporting Information:
Flyer
Photos
Event Recap by Maitri Smithhisler (Apr 5, 2010)
Folks,
I wanted to thank everyone who participated in last weekend's OPNA Trash Bash and picnic (photos). It was our biggest turnout ever. We collected over eight large bags of garbage and four bags of recycling. Our most interesting piece of garbage prize was awarded for a pair of underwear! (We won't say where that was found!) Over 15 neighbors participated to help keep our neighborhood clean and to learn more about what we can recycle. Remember, by taking an active role in recycling, we can reduce the amount of trash handled by transfer stations (including Lookout!) and prevent filling up our landfills with unnecessary trash. For those of you that couldn't attend, here are some recycling tips and upcoming Lookout Trash Transfer Station opportunities:
1. Lookout Trash Facility Public Forum with City Council (May 3rd 6:30PM at City Hall)
This is the citizens' greatest opportunity to interact with council hear their options on the Memo of understanding that the City is currently negotiating with the the North Texas Municipal Water District on our behalf.
2. Add your name to support our list of Neighborhood Protections for the Lookout Transfer Station Rebuild & Expansion
Visit http://www.protectrichardson.org/lots to add your name - be sure to pass on this link to your other Richardson neighbors to sign on.
3. Recycle your "Hard to Recycle Items" (April 24 at Fretz Park, 6990 Beltline Road)
Recycle electronics, tires, all plastics, Styrofoam, plastic bags, bubble wrap and peanuts, used cooking oil and more! Please no chemicals, paint or building supplies. For more info, call 214-670-4475.
4. Recycle every Friday
You can recycle any of these items every Friday in your blue bags... Tin and aluminum cans (no foil), plastic bottles with number 1,2,3,4,5,7 (no 6), glass (any color), paper and cardboard. Visit Recycle Richardson for more information.
Thanks!
Maitri
Event Announcment Update (March 31, 2010) - Email sent to OPNA
Blue bags have been delivered to each residence to use in Trash Bash. If you are not able to join, please be sure to use your blue bag next Friday!
Event Announcement (March 20, 2010)
Ever wished you’ve stopped to pick-up that piece of trash? Now is your chance!
JOIN US IN THE OWENS PARK TRASH BASH & PICNIC
An Event for the Whole Family...
Meet Neighbors, Clean Owens Park, Games and Free Food!
Saturday, April 3 9AM – 12PM
9:00 AM
If you've already registered and have bags, feel free to get started! We'll see you at 11AM at Lookout Park Pavilion! If you have not registered or need bags, meet at the Owens Terminus (Woodoak & Owens) - we'll get you started!
11:00 AM
Meet at Lookout Park Pavilion to drop your collected trash and enjoy a picnic lunch!
11:15 AM
Drop by our info table... learn more about how to keep our neighborhood and environment clean! Also, get the latest on the Lookout Transfer Station rebuild and expansion.
11:30 AM
Find out who will win the Trash Bash Awards!
* Most garbage collected
* Most recyclables collected
* Most unique piece of trash collected
Folks,
I wanted to thank everyone who participated in last weekend's OPNA Trash Bash and picnic (photos). It was our biggest turnout ever. We collected over eight large bags of garbage and four bags of recycling. Our most interesting piece of garbage prize was awarded for a pair of underwear! (We won't say where that was found!) Over 15 neighbors participated to help keep our neighborhood clean and to learn more about what we can recycle. Remember, by taking an active role in recycling, we can reduce the amount of trash handled by transfer stations (including Lookout!) and prevent filling up our landfills with unnecessary trash. For those of you that couldn't attend, here are some recycling tips and upcoming Lookout Trash Transfer Station opportunities:
1. Lookout Trash Facility Public Forum with City Council (May 3rd 6:30PM at City Hall)
This is the citizens' greatest opportunity to interact with council hear their options on the Memo of understanding that the City is currently negotiating with the the North Texas Municipal Water District on our behalf.
2. Add your name to support our list of Neighborhood Protections for the Lookout Transfer Station Rebuild & Expansion
Visit http://www.protectrichardson.org/lots to add your name - be sure to pass on this link to your other Richardson neighbors to sign on.
3. Recycle your "Hard to Recycle Items" (April 24 at Fretz Park, 6990 Beltline Road)
Recycle electronics, tires, all plastics, Styrofoam, plastic bags, bubble wrap and peanuts, used cooking oil and more! Please no chemicals, paint or building supplies. For more info, call 214-670-4475.
4. Recycle every Friday
You can recycle any of these items every Friday in your blue bags... Tin and aluminum cans (no foil), plastic bottles with number 1,2,3,4,5,7 (no 6), glass (any color), paper and cardboard. Visit Recycle Richardson for more information.
Thanks!
Maitri
Event Announcment Update (March 31, 2010) - Email sent to OPNA
Blue bags have been delivered to each residence to use in Trash Bash. If you are not able to join, please be sure to use your blue bag next Friday!
Event Announcement (March 20, 2010)
Ever wished you’ve stopped to pick-up that piece of trash? Now is your chance!
JOIN US IN THE OWENS PARK TRASH BASH & PICNIC
An Event for the Whole Family...
Meet Neighbors, Clean Owens Park, Games and Free Food!
Saturday, April 3 9AM – 12PM
9:00 AM
If you've already registered and have bags, feel free to get started! We'll see you at 11AM at Lookout Park Pavilion! If you have not registered or need bags, meet at the Owens Terminus (Woodoak & Owens) - we'll get you started!
11:00 AM
Meet at Lookout Park Pavilion to drop your collected trash and enjoy a picnic lunch!
11:15 AM
Drop by our info table... learn more about how to keep our neighborhood and environment clean! Also, get the latest on the Lookout Transfer Station rebuild and expansion.
11:30 AM
Find out who will win the Trash Bash Awards!
* Most garbage collected
* Most recyclables collected
* Most unique piece of trash collected
Contact Karen Cargile (vpres-social@owenspark.org) or your block captain to help organize a OPNA social event!
Opportunities coming up to meet your neighbors!
Caroling
December 15, 2009, 6:30-8:30PM
Owens Terminus
Contacts: Karen Cargile, Kim McAndrews
Supporting Information:
Flyer
Photos
December 15, 2009, 6:30-8:30PM
Owens Terminus
Contacts: Karen Cargile, Kim McAndrews
Supporting Information:
Flyer
Photos
Event Recap (December 16, 2009)
Event Announcment (December 1, 2009)
Event Announcment (December 1, 2009)
Fall Picnic
November 6, 2010, 12-2PM
Owens Terminus
Contacts: John Wallberg
Supporting Information:
Flyer
Photos
November 6, 2010, 12-2PM
Owens Terminus
Contacts: John Wallberg
Supporting Information:
Flyer
Photos
Event Recap
See minutes.
Event Announcment
As a reminder, we will be having our "Fall Back" picnic this Saturday down by the Owens & Woodoak intersection. Please come and meet some old friends and new neighbors. Bring a favorite dessert, salad or chips; hot dogs and water will be provided. We will also be electing next years Board. RPD will also be visiting to talk about Crime Patrol and neighborhood safety!
See minutes.
Event Announcment
As a reminder, we will be having our "Fall Back" picnic this Saturday down by the Owens & Woodoak intersection. Please come and meet some old friends and new neighbors. Bring a favorite dessert, salad or chips; hot dogs and water will be provided. We will also be electing next years Board. RPD will also be visiting to talk about Crime Patrol and neighborhood safety!
Past Events
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Holiday Hayride & Caroling
Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 6:30-8:30PM
Owens Terminus
Contact: Karen Cargile
Supporting Information:
Flyer
Sign
Photos
Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 6:30-8:30PM
Owens Terminus
Contact: Karen Cargile
Supporting Information:
Flyer
Sign
Photos
Event Recap (by Karen Cargile)
With cool but not cold temperatures, we had a great turnout of about 30-35 neighbors. Everyone met at the Owens Terminus for some hot chocolate, cookies and socializing - it was great seeing so many new faces and children! We all loaded up for the hayride and headed off for an evening of caroling and looking at holiday decorations. We wound our way over to Victoria and Yorkshire - thanks to the Smithhisler's for loaning us their corner! After more hot chocolate, cookies and socializing - you can never have too much - we continued the hayride and caroling back to the Owens Terminus. I sure hope you agree that it was a fun evening for all! I've already got some great ideas on how to make it even more fun next year. Have a wonderful and safe holiday season!
Event Announcement
Join friends and neighbors for an evening of holiday fun at the 2nd Annual Owens Park Caroling Night! We will meet at Owens Terminus (Owens & Woodoak) at 6:30 for refreshments. Be on time to claim your seat – hayride starts promptly at 6:45! We will take a break at Yorkshire & Victoria at 7:30 for refreshments. Feel free to join here if you need to come late! We will get started again at 7:45 and wrap up back at Owens Terminus at 8:30. Bundle up the family and join the fun!
We will be following the route below - please decorate if you can... if not, leave your light on for us! join us or leave your light on!!!
ROUTE: Proceed south on Owens to Jennifer, west on Jennifer to Shannon, west on Shannon to Yorkshire, and east on Yorkshire to Windsor, north on Windsor to Timberway, west on Timberway to Woodcreek, west on Woodcreek to Owens, and north on Owens to Woodoak.
With cool but not cold temperatures, we had a great turnout of about 30-35 neighbors. Everyone met at the Owens Terminus for some hot chocolate, cookies and socializing - it was great seeing so many new faces and children! We all loaded up for the hayride and headed off for an evening of caroling and looking at holiday decorations. We wound our way over to Victoria and Yorkshire - thanks to the Smithhisler's for loaning us their corner! After more hot chocolate, cookies and socializing - you can never have too much - we continued the hayride and caroling back to the Owens Terminus. I sure hope you agree that it was a fun evening for all! I've already got some great ideas on how to make it even more fun next year. Have a wonderful and safe holiday season!
Event Announcement
Join friends and neighbors for an evening of holiday fun at the 2nd Annual Owens Park Caroling Night! We will meet at Owens Terminus (Owens & Woodoak) at 6:30 for refreshments. Be on time to claim your seat – hayride starts promptly at 6:45! We will take a break at Yorkshire & Victoria at 7:30 for refreshments. Feel free to join here if you need to come late! We will get started again at 7:45 and wrap up back at Owens Terminus at 8:30. Bundle up the family and join the fun!
We will be following the route below - please decorate if you can... if not, leave your light on for us! join us or leave your light on!!!
ROUTE: Proceed south on Owens to Jennifer, west on Jennifer to Shannon, west on Shannon to Yorkshire, and east on Yorkshire to Windsor, north on Windsor to Timberway, west on Timberway to Woodcreek, west on Woodcreek to Owens, and north on Owens to Woodoak.
3rd Annual Trash Bash
Saturday April 23, 2011 9-11AM
Owens Terminus
Contact: Karen Cargile
Saturday April 23, 2011 9-11AM
Owens Terminus
Contact: Karen Cargile
Event Recap (April 24, 2011)
Approximately 25 residents teamed up to clean up Owens Park! After chatting with neighbors over a McDonald's breakfast, the group scattered... scouring Owens Park for recyclables and trash... 10 bags worth and some other random items!!! For turning in our trash at City Hall, Owens Park received 6 five-foot Red Oak trees... we are planning to use these to start our own Tree the Town planting - stay tuned for more info! Thanks to Karen and Katherine Cargile for organizing and hosting a very successful event! Check out the pics on OPNA's Facebook Page!
Event Announcement (January 30, 2011)
Join the OPNA Board and fellow Owens Park residents to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) and help clean-up Owens Park! Come early (8:30AM) to chat with neighbors and grab a quick breakfast before we head out for a couple of hours of trash pick-up! We will get started promptly at 9AM - trash needs to be collected by 11AM so Katherine Cargile (VP-Beautification) can drop off at City Hall. Hope to see you there!
NOTES: An RSVP request will be sent out 1 week prior to this event. Breakfast will include a selection of bagels, muffins and donuts as well as coffee, tea and OJ. We suggest people pair-up... one person can collect recyclables and the other garbage. All bags will be provided. In the case of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.
Approximately 25 residents teamed up to clean up Owens Park! After chatting with neighbors over a McDonald's breakfast, the group scattered... scouring Owens Park for recyclables and trash... 10 bags worth and some other random items!!! For turning in our trash at City Hall, Owens Park received 6 five-foot Red Oak trees... we are planning to use these to start our own Tree the Town planting - stay tuned for more info! Thanks to Karen and Katherine Cargile for organizing and hosting a very successful event! Check out the pics on OPNA's Facebook Page!
Event Announcement (January 30, 2011)
Join the OPNA Board and fellow Owens Park residents to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) and help clean-up Owens Park! Come early (8:30AM) to chat with neighbors and grab a quick breakfast before we head out for a couple of hours of trash pick-up! We will get started promptly at 9AM - trash needs to be collected by 11AM so Katherine Cargile (VP-Beautification) can drop off at City Hall. Hope to see you there!
NOTES: An RSVP request will be sent out 1 week prior to this event. Breakfast will include a selection of bagels, muffins and donuts as well as coffee, tea and OJ. We suggest people pair-up... one person can collect recyclables and the other garbage. All bags will be provided. In the case of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday April 9, 2011 11AM
Foxboro Park (Braeburn Drive - first street north of Owens Farm off Plano Road)
Contact: Karen Cargile
Saturday April 9, 2011 11AM
Foxboro Park (Braeburn Drive - first street north of Owens Farm off Plano Road)
Contact: Karen Cargile
Event Recap by Karen Cargile (April 10, 2011)
Owens Park partnered with the neighborhood association to our north (Sherrill Park) for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt! Kids of all ages found almost 500 eggs, enjoyed the Bounce House and a picnic lunch! And for the adults, it was great to meet neighbors from both sides of the Creek! Thanks to Owens Park's Karen Cargile and Sherrill Park's Steve Landin for organizing and hosting a very successful event! Check out the pics on OPNA's Facebook Page!
Event Announcement (March 22, 2011)
Join the OPNA Board, fellow Owens Park residents and our neighbors to the north - Sherrill Park neighborhood - to celebrate Easter! Hop over to Foxboro Park for an egg hunt, bounce house and refreshments! Bring the kids and hope to see you there!
NOTES: An RSVP request will be sent out 1 week prior to this event. In the case of inclement weather, this event will be moved to Saturday, April 16.
Owens Park partnered with the neighborhood association to our north (Sherrill Park) for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt! Kids of all ages found almost 500 eggs, enjoyed the Bounce House and a picnic lunch! And for the adults, it was great to meet neighbors from both sides of the Creek! Thanks to Owens Park's Karen Cargile and Sherrill Park's Steve Landin for organizing and hosting a very successful event! Check out the pics on OPNA's Facebook Page!
Event Announcement (March 22, 2011)
Join the OPNA Board, fellow Owens Park residents and our neighbors to the north - Sherrill Park neighborhood - to celebrate Easter! Hop over to Foxboro Park for an egg hunt, bounce house and refreshments! Bring the kids and hope to see you there!
NOTES: An RSVP request will be sent out 1 week prior to this event. In the case of inclement weather, this event will be moved to Saturday, April 16.
Info coming soon... STAY TUNED!