SPAR Council Weekly Update - July 29, 2010
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SPAR Council Weekly Update - July 29, 2010
by SPAR Council » Thu Jul 29, 2010 3:20 pm
“SPAR SPEAK” the Weekly Update
National Night Out
In Springfield
hosted by SPAR Council
Tuesday, August 3rd, 7pm.
Corner of 8th & Market (150 E.8th)
In the Premier Pharmacy parking lot
Neighborhoods throughout Jacksonville and the nation are joining forces with each other and with local law enforcement for the 27th Annual Nation Night Out crime and drug prevention event. This is a night for America to stand together to promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity.
Bring finger foods and lawn chairs. SPAR will provide paper goods and drinks
(Thanks to BMLR Properties, Inc). There will be entertainment and fun for all.
The event showcases the vital importance of police-community partnership and citizen involvement in our fight to build a safer nation. It’s a great opportunity to meet your local, neighborhood officers in an informal, casual environment.
Donations will be collected at this event to continue the Springfield Off-Duty Officer Program. SPAR must have donations in order to continue this invaluable resource. Please make checks payable to SPAR Council. Our mailing address is: 1321 N. Main St., Jax, FL 32206. Marc Wisdom and the Brew Crew will be collecting donations for the Springfield Security Fund.
You can contact Marc at mwisdom562@aol.com for more information or to donate.
All donations are tax deductible.
Please join us!
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SPAR Council General Meeting
Thursday, August 19 at 7:00PM in the SPAR building, 1321 N. Main Street.
Topics for this meeting are greenscape maintenance, alleys and alley lighting, and CPTED (crime prevention through environmental design). Don’t miss this informative meeting and the opportunity to share with the community. All are welcome to attend.
We do plan to host monthly, topic specific meetings in the future, and will have elections in October.
Remember all SPAR Council Board meetings are open to public.
Please call the office for future dates.
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Safety Awareness
There have been two armed robberies recently.
Please call the police (630-0500) every time you see something suspicious or
possible drug activity. Be prepared to give a description of the person and specific location activity is seen. Don’t get discouraged and think they are not going to respond. Keep on calling!
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SPAR Facebook Fan Page
SPAR will post information about community events, meetings, and news.
Have you wondered about the roadwork that is going on? See a picture and a project description of the Springfield Infrastructure Project.
Please join and stay up to date on Springfield. http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Jackso ... 7036889004
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Block Captain News
Due to popular demand, the Block Captain's monthly neighborhood clean ups will now take place on the 2nd Saturday of each month, starting in August. The "Second Saturday" clean ups will still be 10am-12 Noon each month, and will continue to focus on cleaning up neglected or abused pockets of the neighborhood. If you have a suggestion about a possible clean up area, or other quality of life issues (crime, city maintenance, beautification, etc) please attend the next Block Captain's meeting.
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Please contact SPAR with the location of any cave-ins and potholes that you see in Springfield. Tell us how long it has been there and the approximate size. Greg Corcoran of JEA let us know that if the pot hole/cave-in lines up with the sanitary sewer (it will be in line with a manhole cover that has a sanitary sewer imprint), it is probably a sewer cave in. He cautioned that it might take some time to fix the problem as they “can’t just throw some dirt into the hole.” We will submit the locations to the City and track the repairs. Also, if any barricade gets knocked down, please contact us again.
353-7727 or sparoffice@sparcouncil.org
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Recycle for Springfield!
Every ton of recycled paper conserves 3 cubic yards of landfill space, saves 4,000 kilowatts of electricity, 7,000 gallons of water, almost 4,000 gallons of oil and reduces your carbon footprint. Please bring newspapers, magazines, office and school papers, catalogs, mail, shredded paper in clear plastic bags, envelopes, folders, and paperback books to the yellow and green bin. It’s a great way to keep the clutter out of your home and support Springfield programs and the environment at the same time!
The bin is in the large, open field beside the Jacksonville Printing shop at 1326 N Main (west side of Main St.). Thank you so much for supporting your community by bringing your paper to this location. Paper only, please. No cardboard, plastic, metal, glass or trash.
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Restaurant News
Three Layers
Monday Specials: Get half off bagels, muffins, Danish and cupcakes with the purchase of any medium or large drink every Monday.
Tuesday Trivia challenge: Bring as many smart people as you can and join us
for the Team Trivia Challenge. Prizes & good times galore!
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the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum (101 W. 1st St.)
“Slave Trade and Abolition” manuscript exhibit runs May 4 - August 28. This exhibit features the original manuscripts and treaties that abolished slavery.
The paintings of artist Solomon Dixon are on exhibit through the end of August.
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Please take the time to visit www.projectnewground.org to find ash remediation information.
Carrie Davis, 265-4736 (office) or 307-0751 (cell), is our direct contact for technical assistance.
Her hours are Mon. – Fri. from 9am to 5pm.
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The SPAR Office is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Please contact us (phone 353-7727 or visit us at 1321 N. Main St.) with any questions or needs where we may be able to offer assistance. We are always happy to serve the community!
Thank you for your continued support,
SPAR Council
National Night Out
In Springfield
hosted by SPAR Council
Tuesday, August 3rd, 7pm.
Corner of 8th & Market (150 E.8th)
In the Premier Pharmacy parking lot
Neighborhoods throughout Jacksonville and the nation are joining forces with each other and with local law enforcement for the 27th Annual Nation Night Out crime and drug prevention event. This is a night for America to stand together to promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity.
Bring finger foods and lawn chairs. SPAR will provide paper goods and drinks
(Thanks to BMLR Properties, Inc). There will be entertainment and fun for all.
The event showcases the vital importance of police-community partnership and citizen involvement in our fight to build a safer nation. It’s a great opportunity to meet your local, neighborhood officers in an informal, casual environment.
Donations will be collected at this event to continue the Springfield Off-Duty Officer Program. SPAR must have donations in order to continue this invaluable resource. Please make checks payable to SPAR Council. Our mailing address is: 1321 N. Main St., Jax, FL 32206. Marc Wisdom and the Brew Crew will be collecting donations for the Springfield Security Fund.
You can contact Marc at mwisdom562@aol.com for more information or to donate.
All donations are tax deductible.
Please join us!
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SPAR Council General Meeting
Thursday, August 19 at 7:00PM in the SPAR building, 1321 N. Main Street.
Topics for this meeting are greenscape maintenance, alleys and alley lighting, and CPTED (crime prevention through environmental design). Don’t miss this informative meeting and the opportunity to share with the community. All are welcome to attend.
We do plan to host monthly, topic specific meetings in the future, and will have elections in October.
Remember all SPAR Council Board meetings are open to public.
Please call the office for future dates.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Safety Awareness
There have been two armed robberies recently.
Please call the police (630-0500) every time you see something suspicious or
possible drug activity. Be prepared to give a description of the person and specific location activity is seen. Don’t get discouraged and think they are not going to respond. Keep on calling!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SPAR Facebook Fan Page
SPAR will post information about community events, meetings, and news.
Have you wondered about the roadwork that is going on? See a picture and a project description of the Springfield Infrastructure Project.
Please join and stay up to date on Springfield. http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Jackso ... 7036889004
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Block Captain News
Due to popular demand, the Block Captain's monthly neighborhood clean ups will now take place on the 2nd Saturday of each month, starting in August. The "Second Saturday" clean ups will still be 10am-12 Noon each month, and will continue to focus on cleaning up neglected or abused pockets of the neighborhood. If you have a suggestion about a possible clean up area, or other quality of life issues (crime, city maintenance, beautification, etc) please attend the next Block Captain's meeting.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please contact SPAR with the location of any cave-ins and potholes that you see in Springfield. Tell us how long it has been there and the approximate size. Greg Corcoran of JEA let us know that if the pot hole/cave-in lines up with the sanitary sewer (it will be in line with a manhole cover that has a sanitary sewer imprint), it is probably a sewer cave in. He cautioned that it might take some time to fix the problem as they “can’t just throw some dirt into the hole.” We will submit the locations to the City and track the repairs. Also, if any barricade gets knocked down, please contact us again.
353-7727 or sparoffice@sparcouncil.org
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Recycle for Springfield!
Every ton of recycled paper conserves 3 cubic yards of landfill space, saves 4,000 kilowatts of electricity, 7,000 gallons of water, almost 4,000 gallons of oil and reduces your carbon footprint. Please bring newspapers, magazines, office and school papers, catalogs, mail, shredded paper in clear plastic bags, envelopes, folders, and paperback books to the yellow and green bin. It’s a great way to keep the clutter out of your home and support Springfield programs and the environment at the same time!
The bin is in the large, open field beside the Jacksonville Printing shop at 1326 N Main (west side of Main St.). Thank you so much for supporting your community by bringing your paper to this location. Paper only, please. No cardboard, plastic, metal, glass or trash.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Restaurant News
Three Layers
Monday Specials: Get half off bagels, muffins, Danish and cupcakes with the purchase of any medium or large drink every Monday.
Tuesday Trivia challenge: Bring as many smart people as you can and join us
for the Team Trivia Challenge. Prizes & good times galore!
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum (101 W. 1st St.)
“Slave Trade and Abolition” manuscript exhibit runs May 4 - August 28. This exhibit features the original manuscripts and treaties that abolished slavery.
The paintings of artist Solomon Dixon are on exhibit through the end of August.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Please take the time to visit www.projectnewground.org to find ash remediation information.
Carrie Davis, 265-4736 (office) or 307-0751 (cell), is our direct contact for technical assistance.
Her hours are Mon. – Fri. from 9am to 5pm.
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The SPAR Office is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Please contact us (phone 353-7727 or visit us at 1321 N. Main St.) with any questions or needs where we may be able to offer assistance. We are always happy to serve the community!
Thank you for your continued support,
SPAR Council
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