Historical April–May 2022 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Spring is here! (Albeit a wet and cool one so far). Even with Covid it feels like we can break out of our cocoons and see our neighbors emerging to work on yard or garden projects or to walk their dogs instead of the brisk pace required to beat the winter cold. Our family has a new and unexpectedly large puppy that is requiring a lot of outside time.
In lieu of a dog park in our neighborhood, I have joined the U. City dog park and it has been magical. Our dog, Popcorn, can run and run and play with other dogs and get more exercise than I could give her on a 10-mile walk.
It is with that same thought that our neighbors have once again picked up the gauntlet to get our own dog park built. Of course, with any project the major obstacle is fundraising.
My husband Andy has thought of a creative way to ‘upcycle’ (my apologies to anyone who hates that word like my daughter does) in our neighborhood and raise funds for the dog park.
When the students move out at the end of the semester, we drive around the neighborhood and pick up reusable items, clean them, sometimes restore and repair them, and then sell them at Rags to Riches in the fall for money to donate to the dog park.
The first year we made $105 dollars and thought that was wonderful, but last year we were able to donate $750! So, if you see us dumpster diving in the spring, don’t be concerned about our wellbeing.
If you would like to join our effort or if you have a creative idea that your family would like to do, let us know and we can help spread the word. Having said that, remember that the most important part of our neighborhood is you.
Please take time to enjoy the garden that you are tending, smell the flowers on your walk, sit on your porch and take time to rejuvenate.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 2022.
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