THE GRANDE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IS NOW ON FACEBOOK!

PLEASE JOIN THE GRANDE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP TO INTERACT WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS, POST COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATE WITH ALL OF THE RESIDENTS OF GRANDE PARK!

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Grande-Park-neighborhood/107197289319955

HOA BOARD MEETING:

THURSDAY APRIL 8, 2010

7PM

1811 MYSTIC

ALL WELCOME, PLEASE COME!

The Google Fiber Project:

Google is planning to launch an opportunity that will make Internet access better and faster for everyone. The networks will deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what is considered average by most Americans. The launch will make fiber-to-the-home connections over 1 gigabit per second.

There's something you can and should do to support the effort:

•Join the Facebook group (currently 2,200+ fans)
•Post to Twitter about our efforts using the hash tag #hifiberdurham
•Submit an idea on the HiFiber Durham web site or vote for an idea about how to use Google Fiber
•Nominate Durham individually for the network (perhaps the most important action you can take other than sharing this information with a friend). Just click "Get Involved" and nomiate Durham!

8th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Social

Saturday March 27

at the Grande Park Playground

11 am (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 this weekend!

If you plan on attending (and hunt eggs) please drop off candy on the front porch of

1715 Mystic Dr. by Thursday March 25!

Volunteers are needed to hide eggs that morning at the Playground or bring refreshments, please contact Carol or Karrie (our e-mail addresses are at the bottom of this blog) if you are interested in helping! Thanks!

Remember that Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. On Sunday, at 2 a.m., you are reminded to set your clock ahead one hour.

While changing your clocks, this is the perfect time to complete your bi-annual check on your smoke detectors. Twice a year, batteries in smoke detectors should be evaluated and changed to ensure detectors are fully charged and ready if needed. Make special note that smoke detectors should be tested monthly and replaced at least every ten years.

Non-emergency for BARKING DOGS call: 560-4600

We have had several complaints about barking dogs in the neighborhood. If you have a dog outside, please take note if he/she is barking at every squirrel, passer-by or vehicle. If you can hear him/her, then your neighbors can too! If you are annoyed by the constant barking of a dog you can do several things.

1. TALK TO THE DOG OWNER. Notify them that their dog is barking incessantly, or at unreasonable hours... they may not know!

2. Call Animal Control 560-0630. Although Animal Control does not enforce the nuisance laws in the City of Durham , they may want to come out and check the dogs environment and make sure there are no abuse issues occurring.

3. Call the City PD's non-emergency # 560-4600. This is the number to call for nuisance issues in the City of Durham. There are certain requirements for the barking to constitute a nuisance, it can't just be once in a while barking, or barking when provoked. It needs to be barking continuously for a certain time period in the night hours. Be specific of your complaint!

Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated!

The HOA Board met last night for the annual change of officers. Here are your new officers:

President: Shinette Richmond
Vice Pres: Cas Duval
Secretary: Cynthia Duval
Treasurer: Karrie Comatas

We look forward to serving the community, but need the residents input to really make a difference!

We also scheduled the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, which will be held Saturday March 27 with a rain date of April 3. Mark your calendars now!