GWCA Fall 2020 News
It’s time for GWCA’s 8th Annual Volunteer Street Leaf Cleanup! (November 7-15th)
Our final 2020 neighborhood street sweeping was September 29/30. Leaves are falling now. Please join us in raking up and bagging street and crosswalk leaves from November 7-15th. It’s important that we keep leaves out of the street so that they don’t clog sewer drains and cause flooding, or decompose over the winter and turn into a muddy mess.
It’s easy! Just grab a rake and some bags (and a mask!), and leave your bagged leaves on the parkway. GWCA will organize a special pickup from the city the following week–no need to drag the bags to your alley and file a 311 request!
- We’re focused on street leaves, but we’re also hoping to get any remaining debris from the big summer storm.
- Paper or plastic bags are fine. Just don’t make them too heavy to lift! A shovel or a dustpan can be helpful for scooping leaves and filling bags.
- Because of COVID-19, we won’t be working in large non-household groups this year.
- In your yard, it’s good to leave at least some leaves and plant matter, so that beneficial insects have a place to spend the winter. But we want to get all of the leaves out of the street and sidewalks.
- Take pictures of your work and post to our Facebook page #GWCAVolunteers and spread the word! We’ve got a lot of streets to cover 🙂
More news from GWCA
- Have you adjusted your porch / entry light timer? Please always maintain a bright porch / entry light from dusk to dawn for neighborhood and pedestrian safety.
- Do you need a parkway tree? We’re going to reapply for an Openlands Treeplanters Grant, after last spring’s grant round was canceled due to COVID. Please let Joel know at info@gracelandwest.org.
- Bikes are being stolen in and around our neighborhood. Please register your bikes. Make sure bikes or household items aren’t visible through house or garage windows. Lock vehicle, house and garage doors and use window ventilation locks. Lock bikes stored inside. Report suspicious activity and crime happening to 911 and prior crime to 311 and always get a Police report number. Keep video cameras updated.
- Meeting ideas. Please share your meeting ideas with Colin at info@gracelandwest.org
Thank you to everyone for all you are doing to support your neighbors, extended family, friends, coworkers and local businesses during COVID-19. Please let GWCA know about neighborhood needs at info@gracelandwest.org
The Graceland West Community Association is an all-volunteer organization. Are you a member yet? Membership dues support neighborhood communication, community meetings, events, an annual scholarship for Lake View High School, donations to Warner Park and Gardens and more. Please visit https://gracelandwest.org/membership/ for information about membership
