Bobby needs a home!

Neighbor Lisa Ferris reports that her neighbor Susan is looking to find a foster or permanent home for a German Shepherd named Bobby she has recently rescued. See the flier above for more details. Bobby sounds like a kind-hearted couch potato, and I know there are a few human folks matching that description in our neighborhood (wink, wink), so please consider bringing Bobby home soon.

Eco Home Tour tomorrow (April 1)

A few neighbors are taking part in an Eco Home and Garden Tour tomorrow (Sunday, April 1) from 1 to 3 p.m.

The Dordal/Samuels household and the Dachowski/Miglietta household are participating in the tour, and neighbors are welcome! The tour is a fun, informal way to get ideas about putting eco-friendly practices into use in your home and garden. Many of the ideas are inexpensive or free to implement, and most of them will help you save money, too! Stop by and learn about faucet aerators, compact fluorescent light bulbs, rain barrels, composting, vegetable gardening, and more!

Location:
124 38th Avenue North (Dordal/Samuels)
4018 Nebraska Avenue (Dachowski/Miglietta)

If you’re at all curious about learning how you can help conserve energy and live more responsibly, please stop by tomorrow.

Missing cat

Neighbor Claire Bates has lost her cat, Lewis (above), and is anxious to find him. Here’s more information about Lewis:

He is a large cat, BEIGE and WHITE with WHITE PAWS and ONE BEIGE TOE.
He went missing on Friday 3/22 from the Wyoming and 42nd area.
He is very loved and we want him to come home.
Please call CLAIRE at (615) 364-1876

Oops, those aren’t dogwoods…

A few folks have observed that the blooming trees posted last weekend are cherry trees, not dogwoods. According to one report, they are Yoshino cherry trees, which were originally imported from Japan in the early 20th century. They are gorgeous right now, regardless of what they are called.

Oops, those aren’t dogwoods…

A few folks have observed that the blooming trees posted last weekend are cherry trees, not dogwoods. According to one report, they are Yoshino cherry trees, which were originally imported from Japan in the early 20th century. They are gorgeous right now, regardless of what they are called.

Mayoral forum near Sylvan Park tomorrow (March 26)

St. Luke’s Community House and Family Resource Center (5601 New York Avenue) will host candidates in Nashville’s mayoral race tomorrow from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. David Briley, Bob Clement, Karl Dean, Buck Dozier and Howard Gentry are all expected to attend. Metro Councilman Billy Joe Walls will serve as moderator.

Dogwoods in full bloom on Murphy Road

MNPD arrests near Sylvan Park

There aren’t many details provided on the exact location, but the Metro Nashville Police Department made several arrests near Sylvan Park during the past week, including at least one on 46th Avenue North:

West Precinct detectives charged 32 persons as the result of investigations on 21st Avenue North at Herman Street, the 2300 block of Hermitage Park Drive, the 1000 block of Southside Court, 46th Avenue North, 21st Avenue North at Jefferson Street, Morrow Road at Charlotte Avenue, Paulawood Drive, South 4th Street at Shelby Avenue, and 14th Avenue South at Horton Avenue. Seized were 162.3 grams of cocaine, 103 pounds of marijuana, 24 various scheduled pills, two vehicles, and $212 cash.

This is great work by the local police. Be sure to report any suspicious activity you witness to (615) 862-8600.

Utah Avenue break-in

Neighbor Darrell Urban reports that his home (near 42nd and Utah) was broken into this past Friday during the day. Darrell reported the incident to the police, who need to know about this kind of activity in order to adjust their staffing accordingly. Be sure to do the same if you notice any suspicious activity by calling (615) 862-8600, and keep your eyes out for any activity that seems ununusal.

They even had the nerve to take Darrell’s TV right before the first NCAA tournament weekend. Now that is just cruel!

Karl Dean to address SPNA at April meeting

Mayoral candidate Karl Dean is scheduled to share brief remarks and take questions during the April SPNA meeting (Monday, April 9). The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. as usual, and Dean will speak at 7:30. Please mark your calendars and join us.

As stated in the SPNA By-Laws, SPNA does not endorse any political candidates. Candidates are welcome to request time to speak at membership meetings, as Dean and David Briley have recently done.