Lakewood Heights Summer 2010 Update

Our neighbors at Lakewood United Methodist Church (2443 Abrams Rd., ph. 214-823-9623) have a few upcoming events of note.
Vacation Bible School – July 25-28 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Designed to involve the whole family, each evening a meal will be provided at 6 p.m. for the nominal cost of $2/per person. There will be an opening worship at 6:30 p.m. which will be followed by classes for ages 3 years through 5th grade and an adult Bible study that will coincide with the lessons being taught to the children. For addition information, contact Penny Mitchell, Children’s Minister at 214-823-9623 or by email at mynickel@airmail.net.

Marvelous Mondays – Fun and fellowship for kids grades K – 5th grade on July 12 and 19, and August 2, 9 and 16 from 9 a.m. – noon. Contact the church office at 214-823-9623 if you’re interested.

Crime Watch Updates
From DPD Central Watch: Tailgate thefts from domestic model pick-ups continue on the rise. Offenses are evenly scattered throughout our division with no specific pattern having been determined.

Recommendation: Parking in a well lit area or backing the tailgate up to a fence or garage door helps securing the tailgate. There are inexpensive commercial locking devices that can be purchased and installed. As always – report suspicious activity.

From the Advocate blog: “Bob O’Link residents have reported a white male in his early 20′s going door to door attempting to sell his security system,“ [Lakewood area, crime watch chair Nancy] Wilson notes via email. “To the best of my knowledge, this person is considered a ‘suspicious person’ and the police need to be called if this man solicits your home. Please call 911 with a full description of this person.“

Other Neighborhood Notes from David Kindle, President, Lakewood Heights Neighborhood Association

• Fantasy Football – If anyone is interested in starting a neighborhood fantasy football league, let me know (lakewoodheightsna AT gmail dot com). Since LHNA does not endorse gambling, there won’t be any money involved. But perhaps I can drum up some prizes for winners. You will need to be a dues paying member of the Association to play.

• Garage Band Enthusiasts – Is your inner rock star looking for an outlet and Guitar Hero isn’t doing it for you?  You’re not alone.  Contact Chip Larkin (ed larkin pa AT gmail dot com) if you’re interesting in forming a local band.

• Pumpkins in the Park Planning – Pumpkins in the Park is being planned for October 16. If you’re interested in helping out or providing a sponsorship, please contact Wendeline Jongenburger (wendeline AT earth link dot net) or Barbara Koegl (mv dot bk AT tx dot rr dot com)

• Real Estate Signs – If you have any old real estate type yard signs, the neighborhood association is looking to recycle the frames and use them for announcements.  Please contact me and we’ll take them off your hands.