Historical February–March 2024 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
We are approaching my favorite time of year. Coming out of the winter freeze, soon crocuses will be blooming, and we will get the feeling ‘I can make it!’ The community garden has already had their first meeting prepping for the upcoming planting season, the SDCC board of directors has been spring cleaning the office for an update and refresh, and trips to take the dog out don’t require a snow suit!
The Porchfest committee is already starting their planning for another great event.
This is the time of year when the neighborhood shines.
I cannot wait to see everyone outside prepping their gardens, sweeping the walks, kids playing hoops, and everyone enjoying longer and longer days of sun. Having said all that, none of the things that make our neighborhood beautiful, stable, and diverse happen on their own.
There is no better way to get to know your neighbors than to be active in one thing that you enjoy that happens in Skinker DeBaliviere. Love concerts? Take a spot on the Porchfest committee. Gardening is your thing, get a plot in a community garden (we have two amazing gardens). Your OCD makes you an organizing champ, volunteer at the community council. Make the best hot dogs in the state? Be on the grill crew at a concert. Your party planning could rival Martha Stewart? Plan a block party for your neighbors. You are the master of the yard sale bargain? Help out at Rags to Riches. You have your pulse on all that happens? Write the News of Neighbors column for the Times.
Some of us (you know who you are) overcommit and overextend, but that is not necessary to make an impact. Pick one thing that you enjoy and share that with your neighbors. You may feel more connected, and we all will benefit by getting to know you better.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February–March 2024.
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