November 2011 Environment

Ardmore Environment November 2011 (See pdf: 2011_Nov Environment)

Got monster cats eating your shade garden?
Consider a rain garden.

Great Pumpkin Recipes & Tips from The Produce Lady www.youtube.com

HINTS FOR FALL-PLANTED SPRING AND EARLY SUMMER …
www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-611.html

Upcoming Events

Best Practices in the Community Garden
November 3rd @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Forsyth County Ag Building
1450 Fairchild Road
Winston-Salem

All community gardeners are invited to participate in an evening of reflection about the past season of community gardening. Come prepared to share what worked, what didn’t, what plans you have for next year’s garden, how much produce was grown, and how much was donated. Learn about trends observed in our county and how NC Cooperative Extension can help your community garden be more successful. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. All classes are open to the public and free, but registration is required. Please call Kathy Hepler at 703-2852 to register at least one day in advance.

Community Gardening 101
November 7th @ 6:30 PM
Southside Branch Library
3185 Buchanan Street

Find out the necessary steps to start a community garden in your area. The how-tos and the things to avoid when you decide you want to have a community garden. The program is free, but please register by calling Kathy Hepler at 336-703-2852 or by email at ude.uscnnull@relpeh_yhtak

Decorate like a professional this holiday season? Join the Community Appearance Commission at Old Salem Museums & Gardens and the professionals at New Garden Landscaping & Nursery to learn you tips on how to create a festive home décor this season at 924 South Main Street. Luke Sumpter with New Garden Landscaping & Nursery will be leading the seminar. This event is free and open to the public
Horton Museum Center at Old Salem Museums & Gardens
Saturday, November 12, at 1:00 pm.

Neighborhood Watch Meeting
November 14th at 7PM
Terrorism Awareness
1200 Patterson Ave

Holiday Decorating Seminar

What Should A New Central Library Look Like? Share your thoughts on what a new Central Library should look like. -? First community meeting.
November 15th Central Auditorium 6 – 8 pm

Home Run: Run and/or walk around our community on November 19 for a 5k/10k race and fun run to raise awareness and money to aid homeless veterans. Dan Besse will be running–let him encourage all of you who can to help out. Here’s the link to more information, including registration: www.cityofws.org/Assets/CityOfWS//Documents/news/homerun5kflier_2011.pdf

November 24th Happy Thanksgiving

November 29th @ 6PM – Wildlife Friendly Landscapes
Edwin L Stockton Visitor Center
2147 Bethabara Road
Free Admission

Ardmore Environment, October 2011

Got monster cats eating your shade garden?  Consider a rain garden.

Upcoming Events

Dixie Classic Fair

Oct. 4 (6 PM), Landscaping on a Slope
Oct. 18 (6 PM), Easy Care Perennials
Nov. 15 (6 PM), Growing and Pruning Apple Trees

Historic Bethabara Park
2147 Bethabara Road, Winston Salem (336)703.2868

Oct. 20 (12 noon), Spring Flowering Bulbs
Nov. 17 (12 noon), Preparing Your Garden for Winter

Frank L. Horton Center,
924 S. Main Street
Winston Salem
(336)703.2868

 October 5th–8th Fall Plant Sale 9am – 4 pm Monday – Friday\10 am – 4 pm Saturday
October 11th — 12:30 PM  cold-hardy plants lecture  by Paul Norman $5- general members free

  • October 18th – 7 pm Science Café:  Why nature is important for sustainability

 by Miles Silman     Free  Meet at Buena Vista Grille at 109 Stratford Road

Reynolda Gardens, Education Office, 336.758.3485

October 4th  - Exploring native plant communities with two tours

  • Three-part seminar – free call 336.691.0088 for details

 

Fall Photos 2011

Ardmore is a beautiful neighborhood, especially in the fall. We’ve taken a few photos this weekend. Have photos to share? E-mail us at sw.eromdranull@eromdra

August 2011 Environment

August, 2011 Environment

Welcome to an international celebration and reunion of spirit at the National Black Theatre Festival August 1 and more . . . http://www.nbtf.org/NBTF_Links.html

Tuesday, August 2, from 6 to 9 p.m – National Night Out
Winston-Salem police and neighborhoods celebrate the 28th annual National Night Out [NNO] . NNO honors the partnership between our police department and citizen neighborhood groups in reducing crime and keeping our community safe. Block parties and cookouts around our city that evening often with party road blocks. If you don’t know of one in your neighborhood, contact WSPD’s Cpl. Michael Calcutt at gro.dpswnull@ttuclacm or 773-7844. If you don’t have a neighborhood watch where you live and would like more information about organizing one, check out http://www.cityofws.org/Home/Departments/Police/NeighborhoodWatch/Articles/NeighborhoodWatch.

August promises

· More detours for sewer & water system renewal
o Be informed [Ardmore listserv and/or councilman Dan Besse]

· Sun and showers so drink plenty or water and

o Watch gardens change to fall glory

o Deadhead flower beds

o Remove ever-present weeds

o Attend workshops or classes [Forsyth County Public Library Extension or Old Salem Garden Workshops]

· School days
o Practice safe school bus awareness

o Watch for walkers and cyclist

o Renew family library habits with research and homework help online at www.forsthlibrary.org also like computer classes

ANA NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK Sunday, August 7th – 5pm

Act quickly – there’s a limited amount of seating for this special night.

We need to your help to determine how many seats to reserve. Tickets must be ordered no later than July 25th. However, ordering by this deadline does not guarantee seating as the spots could fill up well before then. Tickets must be ordered in advance – this offer will not be available at the gate.

SPECIAL OFFER!

The Ardmore Neighborhood Association is pleased to offer Ardmore residents a special night at BB&T Ballpark in Winston-Salem! So come out and join your neighbors for this fun event! For $9.00, each fan receives:

  • Ticket to the Game, seated with ANA block
  • FREE Dash cap
  • FREE Play Ball Program
  • ANA group member to throw out the First Pitch **

-PLUS-

Discounted passes to the Kids Zone (ages 12 and under; see order form below)

** All ticket orders received by 7/25 will be entered in a drawing for the chance to throw out the first pitch! Drawing will be held on 7/26 and the winner will be notified with details.

DEADLINE FOR THIS SPECIAL OFFER IS 7/25/2011

Please mail your order form along with your check to

Ardmore Neighborhood Association
c/o Patti Heath
P.O. Box 5834, Winston-Salem, NC 27113-5834

Checks payable to Ardmore Neighborhood Association.

For additional information, please contact Patti Heath at 336-918-6926 or ten.htuosllebnull@pkhtaeh

ARDMORE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK

  • Sunday, August 7th – 5:00 p.m.
  • Frederick Keys vs. Winston-Salem Dash
  • Gates open at 4:00 p.m.

NAME __________________________________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________________________
CITY ___________________________STATE _____ ZIP __________
DAYTIME PHONE _________________________________________
EMAIL__________________________________________________
# OF GAME TICKETS__________ x $9.00 PER PERSON = $________
# OF KIDS ZONE PASSES_______ x $5.00 PER CHILD (<12) = $______
TOTAL AMOUNT SUBMITTED = $________

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