SPNA elections in January

SPNA will hold its annual officer and steering committee elections at the monthly membership meeting on Monday, January 8.

As indicated in the SPNA By-Laws, “Resident members eligible to seek office are those who have paid annual dues and attended no fewer than six (6) meetings in the twelve (12) months preceding an election.” To clarify, any resident who has attended six or more meetings in the past 12 months and registers as a member for 2007 is eligible for the election. Membership during 2006 is not a prerequisite, but meeting attendance is.

The following residents attended six or more meetings during the past 12 months and are eligible for the election:

David Baird
Keith Barnes
Katherine Beasley
Martha Berry
Jim Dade
Yvonne Eaves
Doug Eckert
Wendall Goodman
Jason Holleman
Margaret Holleman
Barbara Lamb
Jud Laughter
Steve McFadden-Ketchum
Anna Means
Patrick Merkel
John Miglietta
Nancy O’Dell
Bernard Pickney
Cheryl Pickney
Connie Putnam
Rob Robinson
Lori Samuels
Rob Stack
Thomas Sullivan
Victoria Webb
Patrick Williams
F. Clark Williams
Janet Younts

If you have attended six or more meetings and are not listed above, please let Margaret Holleman (mclarem_18[at]yahoo.com) know as soon as possible.

Police enforcement over holiday weekend

Metro Nashville Police Department officers will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint at the intersection of White Bridge Road and Knob Road on Friday, December 29, from 8 p.m. to midnight to identify and arrest intoxicated and impaired motorists. The department will also have many of its officers on duty Sunday night and Monday morning canvassing “roadways near bars and taverns, as well as the interstate system and downtown, looking for intoxicated or impaired drivers.”

As the holiday weekend approaches, please take time to make arrangements for safe and sober transportation to and from your holiday destinations. Be careful out there!

Nashville West photos

WonderDawg has posted several great photos of the Nashville West shopping development in progress, including this picture of the new Super Target. He reports that it is expected to open in March. Best Buy, Cost Plus World Market, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Old Navy and Ross Dress for Less are also coming soon. Here’s background information from the developer, too.

Nashville’s worst parking lots

Ben has compiled a list of the 10 worst parking lots in Nashville. He left out Satco on 21st Avenue, as one commenter pointed out, but otherwise he’s right on. Fortunately, none of them are in Sylvan Park, but several aren’t far away. Is he right, or did he miss one? (Image from iExplore)

Nashville’s worst parking lots

Ben has compiled a list of the 10 worst parking lots in Nashville. He left out Satco on 21st Avenue, as one commenter pointed out, but otherwise he’s right on. Fortunately, none of them are in Sylvan Park, but several aren’t far away. Is he right, or did he miss one? (Image from iExplore)

Vine Street Christmas concert tonight (Dec. 27)

It’s not too late for one last round of Christmas cheer. Vine Street Christian Church (4101 Harding Road, across from Cherokee Park) will host an A Capella Christmas Concert tonight (Wednesday, December 27) at 7 p.m. featuring madrigal singers from local high schools. The concert is free and open to the public. Call (615) 269-5614 for more information. (Photo from WNPT.net.)

Thanks from St. Luke’s

Tiffany Israel, associate executive director for St. Luke’s Community House (5601 New York Avenue), shared the following message in response to a recent post about the organization’s Adopt-A-Family program. I thought it was worth highlighting. Thanks to everyone who participated this year!

I just wanted to send a special thank you to all of the Sylvan Park neighbors who supported St. Luke’s Adopt-A-Family program. Close to 400 families and over 60 seniors received holiday assistance this year! Many of you support us with your time, as well as, with financial contributions throughout the year. As a resident of Sylvan Park, and an employee of St. Luke’s, I encourage you to check out the St. Luke’s website at www.stlukescommunityhouse.org.

St. Luke’s offers numerous services (and volunteer opportunities) to folks living in 37209 including emergency financial assistance, emergency food boxes and supplemental food delivery for low-income seniors just to name a few. St. Luke’s has been serving west Nashville for over 90 years and is a tremendous neighborhood resource for those who find themselves in need. Thanks again!

If you are interested in supporting St. Luke’s, please consider making a donation or volunteering your time.

Thanks from St. Luke’s

Tiffany Israel, associate executive director for St. Luke’s Community House (5601 New York Avenue), shared the following message in response to a recent post about the organization’s Adopt-A-Family program. I thought it was worth highlighting. Thanks to everyone who participated this year!

I just wanted to send a special thank you to all of the Sylvan Park neighbors who supported St. Luke’s Adopt-A-Family program. Close to 400 families and over 60 seniors received holiday assistance this year! Many of you support us with your time, as well as, with financial contributions throughout the year. As a resident of Sylvan Park, and an employee of St. Luke’s, I encourage you to check out the St. Luke’s website at www.stlukescommunityhouse.org.

St. Luke’s offers numerous services (and volunteer opportunities) to folks living in 37209 including emergency financial assistance, emergency food boxes and supplemental food delivery for low-income seniors just to name a few. St. Luke’s has been serving west Nashville for over 90 years and is a tremendous neighborhood resource for those who find themselves in need. Thanks again!

If you are interested in supporting St. Luke’s, please consider making a donation or volunteering your time.

Holiday recycling

Metro Public Works is accepting non-artificial Christmas trees for recycling at a drop-off location in Richland Park. The drop-off location is marked by a sign on the Charlotte Avenue side of the park west of the library building.

Trees must have been stripped of their decorations, including lights, tinsel and ornaments. There is no charge for this service, and it prevents a significant amount of waste from winding up in landfills each year. The trees are recycled into mulch used for landscaping. Today’s Tennessean has more details.

Nashville-based CoolPeopleCare has other tips for environmentally friendly holiday cleanup.

Centennial Park holiday lghts

If you’re looking for a Holiday-themed diversion to get you out of the house for awhile, here’s one to consider: Centennial Park is featuring holiday lighting displays and decorated trees through next Monday, December 31. The display is free and open to the public. More details are available in this news release. (Note: The photo above, taken in 1959, is courtesy of The Tennessean.)