Summer Activities

What fun this summer has been so far!

The Neighborhood Homework Club made their first appearance in the Park City Independence Parade. We are proud to announce that our group took first prize in the children's category for our effort. Seven families marched with dogs, bikes, golf carts, and wagons. Thanks to all of my families for getting up early that morning and celebrating with us.

Next up is our challenge to our community to take the pledge to reduce bottled water waste!
Did you know Americans send about 38 BILLION water bottles each year to landfills. Now consider this, more than 24 million gallons of oil - enough to fuel 30,000 cars for a year - are required to produce just one billion bottles. The environmental impact of plastic bottle waste is truly staggering.
What can we do as a small group? The children of the NHC have purchased reusable water bottles and have decorated them as a way to bring awareness to this issue. Contact me if you would like a bottle to support our cause. We are selling the bottles at a cost of $5 and will use the funding for this project to educate our children and our community on environmental issues. Bottles will be available at the end of August.

The Third Annual Friendship Fence Day is scheduled for August 24th. We will celebrate the beginning of school and the end of a fantastic summer. The NHC children have all been working on the Homework Club Summer Challenge and will soon be rewarded with a party. This year I expect 50 children will participate in our art project. Contact me if you would like information on how to construct a fence in your neighborhood!

I would like to thank Stacy Swain and all of the HWC families for your support and contribution to my recent XO award. I will be recognized August 29th at the Galivan Center in SLC for the work I (WE) have done with the Homework Club. The XO Awards is a celebration of extraordinary acts of kindness. Each year six persons are recognized for their contribution to their communities. I appreciate all of the support I have received from my community. It truly is a group award. For more information log onto www.xoawards.com. I will be with incredible company!

And last, the NHC was selected as the grand finalist for the Dryers Slow Churned Neighborhood Salute Contest. I submitted an essay on why our neighborhood is special - and we are! Our prize - courtesy of Dryers - is an ice cream party for 100 of our neighbors! The NHC will organize this event and celebrate our community.