National Night Out - Tuesday, August 7th, 2007 on Lanarkshire

Tuesday August 7, 2007
Event on Lanarkshire
6:30PM-9:00PM
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT is designed to:
• Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
• Generate support for, and participation in, neighborhood associations and local anticrime programs;
• Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and
• Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

A personal invitation with all the details and list of events will be delivered to each house. Be on the lookout for yours!

Timely Tips for July Gardeners

Timely Tips for July Gardeners:

Watering Your Landscape

Water requirements vary from one area of your landscape to the next. If you own a sprinkler system, each zone should be programmed differently depending on the needs and you should always operate it manually.

Established lawns should be watered once every five to seven days, applying about one inch of water. This soaking encourages deeper rooting which leads to stronger, healthier plants.

Shrubs and flowerbeds may require more watering depending on the age of the plant material. A good test is to dig down 4 to 6 inches and feel the soil. If the soil is dry, a good deep watering is in order. Plants in full sun will require more moisture as well as those growing in containers. Please remember, any newly planted tree or shrub requires hand watering for that first year.

The best time of day to water is early morning before the temperatures begin to rise. Also, early mornings tends to be a time of lower winds and thus reduced evaporation.

Mulching is an excellent way to retain moisture. It will also insulate the soil surface from the direct rays of the sun.

Educating yourself on the needs and wants of watering a landscape will save you time and money. Stay cool!

Reminder: Safety Fair Tomorrow 6/2/07 at the DPD NE Station

Free Hot Dogs, Pizza and Drinks Provided at the event as well.

In addition to being invited to the Dallas Police Department's Safety Fair, the DPD is also looking for volunteers to help with the festivities. If you would like to help please contact Bervin Smith, #6550, Police Officer, Northeast ICP Unit, 214-670-7747.

Thank you.
L-Streets Neighborhood Association

June Gardening Tips from Calloway's

Timely Tip for June Gardeners:

Enjoy Summer Color

Add instant color to your summer gardens with a trip to Calloway’s Nursery. From annuals to perennials to shrubs to trees, color is found in blooms, foliage and even in the plumes of ornamental grasses.

The distinct patterns of Caladium leaves or textured foliage of Coleus adds interest to shady gardens. The dazzling Daylily or drought-tolerant Lantana provides splashes of blooms for full sun. Crape Myrtles are sending forth sprays of blossoms and the Esperanza displays clusters of bell-shaped flowers. Color abounds even in the heat of summer!

Remember to use Calloway’s premium soils at the time of planting and water well with a Root Stimulator mixture. Also, add plenty of mulch to insure the best results from your summer color plantings!

Changes In Store for the Casa Linda Plaza

A message regarding the restoration of the Casa Linda Plaza Center, located to our south at Buckner and Garland Rd. You can visit the website below and give feedback on what you would like to see at the center and see renderings of the restoration project.

L Streets Neighborhood Association

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Dear Casa Linda Neighbors:

AmReit is approaching a new chapter at Casa Linda Plaza and we would like to give you a first look at our renderings thus far for the restoration of the center. Please be aware that our vision may change somewhat between now and the time we actually begin renovations; however, we hope that you like what we are trying to accomplish. We have had very positive response from the select few targeted tenants thus far and hope that you feel the same way.

As promised back in December 2006, we have maintained the Spanish-revival style that the center has enjoyed for over 60 years and have tried bring back some of the charm, authenticity and historical aspects that were in place before the 1980's remodel. Other restoration aspects will follow shortly as well. Our online survey (and identical survey passed out at the "welcome" meeting in December) has given us some great insight. We have had almost 300 responses thus far – so thank you!

Please take a look at the designs that can be found on our website at http://www.casalindaplaza.com.

Again, thanks for all your support. We hope you like what the future will hold for the shopping center.

Christina Thomas
AmREIT
5910 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1765
Dallas, TX 75206
214-691-2300 (direct)
214-691-2301 (fax)