Friday, December 30, 2011







Residents can have their trees picked up from their homes with curbside pickup from Jan. 3-March 2. Simply place the tree in the area where your garbage is typically picked up. If it hasn’t disappeared within a week, residents are encouraged to call Durham One Call at 560-1200.

OR, you can bring yur tree, as well as your e-waste (electronics with a cord) to the City's Recycling Event on Jan. 14 in the Sears parking lot at Northgate Mall. This Event is organized by the city’s Solid Waste Management Department, with help from Sonoco Recycling, Shimar Recycling and Synergy Recycling.

Learn more: Call Durham One Call at 560-1200 or visit http://bit.ly/tMcYHh


Read more: The Herald-Sun - Recycling event just in time for New Year’s cleaning

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

The County is embarking on a STRATEGIC PLAN and WE have the opportunity to participate!
Click on the flyer below, and try to attend one of the TOWN HALL MEETINGS!

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

PICTS FROM THE GRANDE PARK FALL FESTIVAL!
















THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED!!!!








Saturday, September 10, 2011


FALL FESTIVAL/OCTOBER FEST
OCTOBER 22
ACCURA COURT!!!
Join us for food, drinks (adult drinks too) a bounce house, crafts, games, music, take a tour of an ambulance and fire truck, and celebrate fall with your neighbors!

Monday, August 8, 2011

County to Host Free E-Waste Recycling Event, August 13

Event Gives Citizens A Unique Opportunity to Responsibly


Recycle Computers And Other Electronics.


Durham, NC – North Carolina laws are becoming increasingly stringent regarding what is allowed in landfills across the state. As of July 1, televisions and computer equipment are banned from disposal in North Carolina’s landfills, as a result of a law passed last year by the General Assembly.

In response to the recent disposal ban, the Durham County General Services Department has scheduled an E-Waste Recycling Event for Durham County residents and businesses to safely dispose of electronics and confidential documents.

The event, co-sponsored with Creative Recycling Systems, Inc., will be held from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m., on Saturday, August 13, 2011, at the Durham County Memorial Stadium located at 402 Stadium Drive, Durham.

Almost all electronic devices with a cord are accepted, including:

Computers, laptops, keyboards, mouse, printers, monitors, speakers, copiers, scanners, circuit boards, hard drives, computer parts, etc.
Televisions, stereo equipment, tape players, receivers, amplifiers, and record players
Kitchen electronics, such as microwaves, mixers, blenders, choppers, etc.
Telephones, cell phones, and fax machines
Hair dryers, curling irons, alarm clocks, and vacuum cleaners
Power tools, cordless tools, etc.
Electronic toys, such as keyboards and video game systems


Residents are discouraged from bringing large appliances, refrigerators, air conditioners, or any other appliances that contain Freon to the E-Waste Recycling Event.


For more information about this electronics waste collection event contact Haynesworth at 919-560-0433 or via email at bhaynesworth@durhamcountync.gov

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

SUMMER VANDALISM


There have been several reports of minor vandalism in the neighborhood recently. Last week, a neighbor on Mystic had their mailbox bashed right off the post. They filed a police report. Today it was reported that the vehicles at 4 houses along Mystic were egged. The HOA will be contacting Durham PD to request additional police presence in the neighborhood. However, it is summer and kids are bored and apparently up to no good. If you see any unfamiliar people in the neighborhood, please don’t hesitate to question their presence! If you think there is suspicious activity call 911!

Monday, July 18, 2011

URGENT!


Master Officer Steve Hall from the Durham Police Department wants to remind you about scams:

"Just got off the phone with a concerned citizen and he stated that there were persons going door to door stating that they work for the Brinks Security Company and they are offering an upgrade for your keypad. They are well dressed, spoken and using a IPAD to seem professional. The Brinks Company has been contacted and they are NOT doing any type of promotion like this. Please be aware and if in doubt call 911."

Wednesday, July 13, 2011




Congrats to June's Yard of the Month 1707 Mystic and

July's Yard of the Month, 101 Accura!

Winners of a $25 Lowe's gift certificate!

Monday, July 11, 2011





NEWS RELEASE


For Immediate Release Date: 07/11/11

Contact: Dawn Dudley Phone: (919) 560-0008/Fax: (919) 560-0020

E-mail: ddudley@durhamcountync.gov





Rabid Raccoon Found in Northern Durham

Northern Durham Residents Warned That Other Animals Could Be Affected.



Durham, NC – Late last week, Durham County Animal Control officials confirmed that a rabid raccoon found in Northern Durham County tested positive for rabies. The animal was located in the area of Falkirk Drive in the Heather Glenn subdivision.



The raccoon was killed by domestic dogs and submitted for rabies testing. While the animal has been removed from the community, officials from the Durham County Animal Control Office warn the public that rabies remains a present risk in the territorial boundaries of the County, particularly wildlife.



“Residents in Northern Durham should look out for other rabid animals by being aware of strange animals and protecting their domestic animals from rabies,” says Melinda Duarte, field supervisor for Durham County Animal Control.



Since the positive test, Durham County Animal Control has canvassed the neighborhood where the rabid raccoon was found. Residents in the immediate area received flyers to increase community awareness and remind animal owners about the importance of the rabies vaccination.



Animal control advises residents to protect their animals by getting the vaccination. It is recommended that dogs and cats four months of age and older are vaccinated against rabies. Durham County Animal Control provides low cost rabies vaccinations at the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays for $10.00 per animal. No appointment is necessary and citizens can bring their animals between the hours of 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. and between the hours of 2-4 p.m.



Questions about the risk of rabies or wildlife in your area can be directed to the Animal Control Department at 919-560-0630 between the hours of 8:30a.m. and 5p.m., Monday through Friday.



For more information about the risk of rabies or wildlife in your area, contact the Animal Control Department at 919-560-0630, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5p.m., Monday through Friday.

About Rabies

Rabies has been confirmed and does exist in Durham County. Rabies can infect any warm-blooded mammal, but is most commonly seen in raccoons, bats, foxes and skunks. In North Carolina there have been confirmed cases in bats, bobcats, cats, dogs, cows, horses, foxes, beaver, skunk and groundhog. Rabies is very rarely seen in rodents, including squirrels and rarely in opossum and rabbits. All wild animals should be treated as if they are dangerous, no matter how cute they may appear. Keep children and pets away from all wild animals. Additional information about rabies can be found on the Durham County Animal Control website.

Friday, April 8, 2011


GRANDE PARK COMMUNITY YARD SALE SCHEDULED FOR


MAY 14, 2011


Start diggin through your closets, kitchens and garages for stuff to sell!

The HOA will advertise for you!!! All you have to do is get your things ready and be prepared for a lot of sales and $$$$$ !!!!

Saturday, April 2, 2011




9th Annual Spring Egg Hunt and Social
SUNDAY APRIL 17
at the Grande Park Playground
2 PM (weather permitting)
Grande Park kids of all ages are invited to decorate baskets, hunt for eggs, win prizes and play with the neighbors!!
You should have received a flyer in your mail slot.
If you plan on participating in the egg hunt, please drop off candy or small toys that can fit into eggs on the porch of 1715 Mystic Dr. by Thursday April 14!
Volunteers are needed to help hide eggs before the event, or provide refreshments. Please contact Karrie (e-mail at the bottom of the blog) or Carol (341-1174) if you are interested in helping! Thanks!
HAPPY SPRING!!!

Monday, March 21, 2011




TIME TO CHECK FOR
POISON IVY!!!

Friday, February 25, 2011




Compost Bins for Sale - $40


Durham County Department of General Services’ Building
310 S. Dillard Street
Durham, North Carolina 27701
Monday- Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.


Sales of compost bins are open to City and County of Durham
residents.


For more information about the bins please visit



Questions? Call (919)560-0430.


http://www.co.durham.nc.us/departments/gnsv/Documents/Recycle/CompostSalesFlyer.pdf

Monday, February 21, 2011

If I established a list serv for the neighborhood, would anyone join?? The purpose would be to communicate with neighbors!!! Grande Park has this blog and is on FACEBOOK, but perhaps a list serv would facilitate conversation as well?? Thoughts??

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

GRANDE PARK ANNUAL MEETING
THURSDAY JANUARY 6, 2011
6:30 PM ALDERSGATE CHURCH!!!
YOU SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED A NOTICE AND PROXY IN THE MAIL
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING, PLEASE GIVE YOUR PROXY TO AN HOA BOARD MEMBER BEFORE TOMORROW NIGHT!