May Meeting: Sidewalks and Beautification

12 May

WHEN: Monday May 20th, 2013 @ 6 PM sharp

WHERE: Casa Azafrán, 2195 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, 37211

(On the west side of Nolensville, near the intersection with Glenrose.

Look for the colorful mural over the entrance.)

Woodbine is changing quickly, and young families and their children continue to move into the neighborhood. The large diversity of our neighbors continues to help us towards our goal of encouraging positive and healthy growth. 

Two topics continue to top residents’ wish list: making Woodbine beautiful and making Woodbine a safe, walkable neighborhood.

All of the traffic calming measures developed from our 2011 Traffic Calming initiative have now been implemented—lowered speed limit in residential section of Foster Avenue, large “No Trucks” signs, and a new four way stop at Peachtree and Foster—but the last measure, continuous sidewalks linking the residential section of Foster Avenue to Coleman Park, has not. For our May 20 meeting, we’ve invited representatives of Metro Public Works and the Traffic Calming Department to speak to us about this.

We’re also happy to have Karin Whitehead speak to us about Metro Beautification and how we can all keep Woodbine beautiful. She’ll also address some upcoming changes in recycling and trash collection that will encourage more people to recycle.

Please also remember that the WNA needs your support! Membership is only $10.00 per year per household, and memberships can be purchased prior to or after each meeting.

Many thanks,

David Morales, President, WNA

 

*For general WNA info/questions or to be added to the email list, send an email to woodbiners@yahoo.com. To contact David directly, you may email him at davidm@toast.net

C.H.A.M.P.S. Neighborhood Garden

12 May

C.H.A.M.P.S. Garden: A collaboration between the Woodbine Neighborhood Association, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, and Whitsitt Elementary on a garden project backed by Vanderbilt Children’s Health Improvement and Prevention at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Many thanks go to Kyle Craig, Healthy Children’s Program Coordinator at Monroe Carell Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, for spearheading the project, the children of Whitsitt School, and the many neighborhood volunteers.

 

April Meeting: Tour the beautiful Casa Azafran Community Center AND learn about the fabulous new Community Garden in Woodbine

14 Apr

Tour the gorgeous new community center AND learn about the fabulous new community garden in Woodbine!

Monday April 15 – 6 PM sharp (we’ll end promptly at 7 PM)
NEW LOCATION: Casa Azafrán Community Center
(2195 Nolensville Pike)

Since this will be our first meeting at the beautiful Casa Azafrán Community Center at 2195 Nolensville Pike, the Programs Director of Conexión Américas, Tara Lentz, will be speaking to us to share information on all of the programs and classes offered at the center (everything from Zumba to a YWCA after school program for girls!) and giving us a guided tour.
Also, we’re pleased to announce a collaboration between the Woodbine Neighborhood Association, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital and Whitsitt Elementary on a garden project backed by Vanderbilt Children’s Health Improvement and Prevention at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Kyle Craig, Healthy Children’s Program Coordinator at Monroe Carell Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt will also be a guest speaker and will share more information on how you can be a part of this wonderful neighborhood garden at Whitsitt Elementary. We’re looking forward to planting the existing beds around the 2nd/3rd week of April.

This is a don’t miss meeting–we’ll begin at 6 PM SHARP and end at 7 PM, so arrive early if you can. If you’re not familiar, it’s the new white building with the colorful mosaic tile at the entrance, near the intersection of Glenrose and Nolensville. There’s plenty of parking both in front and in back of the building, and we’ll meet in the sunny meeting room, along the back veranda.

March Meeting and Potluck: Monday March 18th, 6 pm, Woodbine Baptist Church

7 Mar

Hi Woodbiners! 

We’ve been getting emails about trucks once again violating the “no trucks” rule on our residential streets, mostly on Foster, Peachtree and Elberta. We hear you! Emails are forwarded to the South Precinct as well as Commander Trickey, and at this month’s meeting on Monday March 18th (ALSO A POTLUCK!) Commander Trickey (South Precinct), Sgt. Schmitz (Community Coordinator, South Precinct) and Office Miehls (Traffic) will be present to answer your questions on how they are addressing the problem, as well as any other traffic/crime concerns you may have. Thanks to the Woodbine Neighborhood Association’s Traffic Calming initiative in the last two years, the residential section of Foster Avenue’s speed limit has been lowered to 30, a four-way stop has been added to the intersection of Peachtree and Foster, and on the residential streets where tractor trailer trucks are not allowed it’s very clearly posted. Stay active Woodbine, and together we’ll continue to make our streets safer and our neighborhood more walkable!

March Meeting and Potluck: Monday March 18th, 6 pm, Woodbine Baptist Church

Many thanks,
David Morales, President, WNA

*Email list maintained by Tamara Price. For general WNA info/questions or to be added to the email list, continue to use this email address (woodbiners@yahoo.com). To contact David directly, you may email him at davidm@toast.net
Find us on facebook, Twitter (http://twitter.com/woodbiners), or online at www.woodbineneighborhoodassociation.com

 

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead

January Meeting: Rebuilding Together Nashville

17 Jan

Check out the Channel 2 interview with WNA President David Morales this Sunday, January 20, at 5:00 PM!

 

 

 

Woodbine is in an area where homes often have lead that is harmful to children younger than six, and if you qualify, a local nonprofit,  Rebuilding Together Nashville may provide services to remedy that. They have partnered with the State of Tennessee to provide testing for the presence of lead in homes, and based upon the test results, to take steps to reduce the lead hazard that may be found. This will be free to homeowners that qualify.

From their website: “Rebuilding Together is the nation’s leading nonprofit working to preserve affordable homeownership and revitalize communities. Our network of more than 200 affiliates provides free rehabilitation and critical repairs to the homes of low-income Americans.”

Councilman Fabian Bedne from Rebuilding Together Nashville will be a guest speaker at our January Woodbine Neighborhood Association meeting to talk about this program and answer your questions.

WE HOPE YOU’LL JOIN US! Monday, January 21st, 6 p.m. Woodbine Baptist Church (29 Whitsett Road–use Whitsett entrance then drive to opposite side).

The 3rd Annual Woodbine Holiday Party and Potluck

8 Dec

 

It’s a party!

Where: Woodbine Baptist Church, 29 Whitsett Road 37210 (corner of Whitsett and Glenrose)

When: Monday December 17th, 6 PM

Featuring a special musical performance by Jason Eskridge!   You can hear Jason’s music here.

Bring your favorite dish and join your neighbors for a night of yummy food and fabulous music!

“Since moving to Nashville Jason has served as a studio vocalist for such acts as Lyle Lovett, Randy Travis, Jonny Lang, Nicole C. Mullen, Marc Broussard, eLi, Micah Dalton, Grits, Verbs, Circadian Rhythm, Sammy Ward, DJ Maj, and Toby Mac. Jason has also traveled opening or singing backup for Lyle Lovett, Nicole C. Mullen, eLi, Micah Dalton, Grits, Knowdaverbs, and Pigeon John. He has been featured as a guest vocalist on numerous projects. Jason has traveled across the country playing for youth groups and campuses as well as playing at various music venues. He has also had the opportunity to take his music abroad as he has traveled to South Africa, Amsterdam, and England. Currently, Jason has just released a six song EP entitled, “the ep…”.

October Meeting: A Mini Civics Course PLUS Special Guest Bill Penn from Metro Codes

17 Oct


Hope to see you for this great meeting! Monday night, October 22nd at 6 PM:

At our priority setting meeting a couple of months back, there was an overwhelming need for more information on how to keep Woodbine beautiful and address issues such as dilapidated structures, overgrown lots, etc.

We heard you!

Bill Penn, the Assistant Director of the Metro Codes Property Standards Division will give an overview of property standards/ codes reporting and answer your questions, and Mary and Tamara will host a super easy presentation on navigating the webpages of key Metro government departments such as Metro Council’s agenda, how to contact your council representative, how to report a codes violation, don’t miss it!

*NEW LOCATION*

We’re trying out a new location, one that many of you can walk to! Monday night’s meeting will be at:

Woodbine Baptist Church
29 Whitsett Road
Nashville, TN 37210

Please use the entrance on Whitsett, then continue around the building to the daycare entrance in back.

*WOODBINE LOVES VOLUNTEERS! IF YOU CAN HELP PUT FLYERS ON MAILBOXES PLEASE EMAIL WOODBINERS@YAHOO.COM*

See you Monday night!
David, Jane, Mary, Tamara and Tosha

Connect

Find us on facebook, Twitter (http://twitter.com/woodbiners), or online at www.woodbineneighborhoodassociation.com

If you’d like to be added to our email list, just send your full name and your preferred email address to woodbiners@yahoo.com

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead

Woodbine Re-Leafing Day

17 Sep

 

 

 

We are excited to announce the news that Woodbine has been chosen for a Re-Leafing program!!!! Tomorrow night at our potluck (6 pm, Coleman Park), Carolyn Sorenson, Nashville Tree Foundation and NES Representatives will be on hand to tell us more about the program and to answer your questions.  Together, they will explain how the program works, with two tree groups planting on the same day, and how NES is providing a value of $130 per tree planting absolutely FREE.   This is a fabulous community outreach of Nashville Tree Foundation since 1998; NES and Cumberland River Compact are committed to make Nashville a greener city.

Nashville Tree Foundation’s 2012 ReLeafing Day

WHAT: Eleventh annual ReLeafing Day when volunteers plant 200 power line-approved trees and shade trees in the Woodbine Neighborhood area.  Nashville Tree Foundation and NES provide free trees to residents who have a power line crossing the front of their property as part of an educational program to demonstrate trees that will require little pruning during their lifetime.  Cumberland River Compact provides shade trees to plant in public areas and schools.

 

WHERE: Volunteers check in at Coleman Park Community Center for tree planting assignments

 

WHEN: November 17, 2011, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

            8:30 a.m. Registration

            8:45 a.m. Demonstration planting at Coleman Park

WHO: Nashville Tree Foundation in partnership with Nashville Electric Service, Cumberland River Compact, Metro Tree Advisory Committee, Metro Beautification and Environment Commission, and Tennessee State University.

 

WHY: To demonstrate the best trees to plant under power lines that will need little or any pruning during their lifetime and to replace and plant shade trees to reduce storm water runoff.

 

HOW: Volunteers and homeowners will plant the homeowner’s choice of four power line-approved species provided free of charge. The 1.5-caliper trees, mulch, and water bags provided by Nashville Electric Service will be waiting at each planting site. Again this year NES will provide Microhorrizae to help the trees get established and grow, and Terra-serb, an organic starch product that absorbs up to 400 times its weight in water and releases it slowly. Both will go in the planting hole and should help trees live and thrive even in drought conditions.

Volunteers will plant shade trees at schools and public spaces in Woodbine Neighborhood provided by Cumberland River Compact’s Project Blue Streams.

For more information, contact:

 

Carolyn Sorenson

Director, Nashville Tree Foundation

615/292-5175

Carolyn@nashvilletreefoundation.org

www.nashvilletreefoundation.org

 

September 2012: Fall Potluck and Community Priorities

9 Sep

 

 

It’s that time of year again! Let’s celebrate fall with a yummy potluck! Monday, September 17th, 6:00 PM, Coleman Park Community Center.

 

COMMUNITY PRIORITIES: Thanks to all of the neighbors who attended our most recent priority setting meeting! As we’ve grown as a neighborhood association and learned more about what affects us all, the priorities you decided upon seem to be more targeted and an accurate representation of our neighborhood and its needs. Below are the categories and issues you voted on in order of importance. Thank you again Woodbiners, what a great neighborhood we live in!

 

RESULTS OF THE MEETING IN ORDER OF VOTES

 

Neighborhood Appearance: 17 votes

  • Trash
  • Homeownership
  • Neighborhood markers
  • Sidewalks

Events: 11 votes

  • Getting to know neighbors
  • Having more regular events and activities for the community
  • Softball game
  • Yard sale
  • Concerts

Outreach to immigrant community: 10 votes

  • Cultural isolation
  • School issues

Codes issues: 8 votes

  • Abandoned or boarded up homes
  • Cars in yards
  • Overgrown lots
  • Education on codes

Stray animals: 6 votes

  • Metro help
  • Education
  • Rescue groups

Businesses: 3 votes

  • Association for Woodbine business owners
  • Promoting infill of local or useable business inside neighborhood

Fundraising: 2 votes

  • Matching metro for funding
  • Events to generate money for improvements or other bigger events

Neighborhood Priority Setting

17 Aug

Hey Woodbiners, remember our very first priority setting meeting in October 2010? Guess what–we’re doing it again! On Monday August 20th Mike Hodge of the Neighborhoods Resource Center will guide us through our SECOND neighborhood priority setting as we go over what’s been tackled, what’s still an issue, what’s no longer an issue, and look at new ideas you all have. This will be an interactive brainstorming exercise and we want your input, so please join us!

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