May News - Lake Desire Community
May 28 Updates
1. Lake Desire Meeting TONIGHT – Tuesday, 5/28/13 at 7pm - Stafford House – Please join us for a brief meeting on Tuesday, May 28th at 7pm to vote on our flooring update options (current capital improvement project) and start planning for the Summer National Night Out BBQ. We need 7 members in attendance in order to have a vote, so if you could please spare a bit of time on that evening please reply to this email for the address. Please note that this will not be a full length meeting, just enough time for the flooring vote and other short agenda items. Thanks!
2. Additional Pit Bull incident - We’re at the end of the 173rd Place cul-de-sac, and an unleashed pitbull and his/her owner came charging out of the woods into our backyard. The dog chased off a deer and would not respond to its owner. I don’t know if this is one of the dogs that was involved with the incident last week, but it would be nice if people would keep these things leashed. Submitted by Gayle Shea.
3. Reminder about parking at the Community Center – As our rentals have really picked up this year, please remember that parking is allowed at the Community Center only when attending a community event or rental function. Please do not use the clubhouse parking otherwise. If you have an event and need additional parking for your guests, please contact our rental coordinator, Heather Smith (heather@smith.net) for arrangements. Thank you for your assistance with this!
4. National Night Out BBQ – Tuesday, August 6th – Making summer plans? Don’t forget to mark down the Lake Desire National Night Out BBQ for August 6th, held at the Community Center. Bring a side dish, dessert or drink to share with neighbors as we participate in National Night Out, a community building event to fight crime and build better neighborhoods. The Community Club will host burgers and hot dogs and provide plates, etc. Last year we had 50 neighbors join in the fun. Let’s make it even bigger this year! http://www.natw.org/about-nno/ Questions? Please reply to this mail.
May 14 Updates
1. Plant Swap recap – we had a super time last Saturday at our annual Plant Swap at the Community Center. We had 16 people come out to have coffee and treats and share plants and their Lake Desire gardening stories. We had a raffle for plants that were graciously donated by Old Goat Farm (http://www.oldgoatfarm.com/) and raised $55 towards our capital improvement projects. Thanks again to the Likness family for coordinating the donated plants, and for everyone who came out for their participation. We hope to have an earlier date next year, possibly a Saturday in late April, 2014. See you then!
2. Lake Desire Spring Rummage Sale 5/18/13 – ONLY 2 TABLES REMAINING
This Saturday we will hold a spring garage sale in the parking lot of the Community Center starting early morning (8ish) running only until noon. If you have items to sell and would like to join in, tables can be rented for $5 donation to the community center. We will post it on Craigslist and hope to get good traffic.
Please RSVP to Heather Stafford sometime before the 18th. This is also our roadside cleanup date, so there will be lots of activity around the roads this day. staffordlkdesire@gmail.com
3. Roadside Cleanup – Sat. 5/18/13 - We will meet on Saturday, May 18th at the Boat Launch to fan out and clean up the roads around the neighborhood. We do this twice a year, May and October, and King County provides bags and will come collect the trash when we are done from the Community Center. Can’t make it on Saturday 5/18? Feel free to pick up trash in your own area and drop it by the tree closest to the street at the Community Center any time before 5/20. Questions? Contact Heather Stafford at staffordlkdesire@gmail.com.
Crime Report - http://www.crimereports.com/
4. Lake Desire Meeting – Thursday, 5/28/13 at 7pm - Stafford House – Please join us for a brief meeting on Thursday, May 28th at 7pm to vote on our flooring update options (current capital improvement project) and start planning for the Summer National Night Out BBQ. We need 7 members in attendance in order to have a vote, so if you could please spare a bit of time on that evening please reply to this email for the address.
5. Women’s Hiking Group starting up this Wednesday at 7pm - The Women’s hiking group will be starting up again this Wednesday evening at 7pm, departing from the trailhead on the West Lake Desire road. Questions? Just reply to this mail and I’ll put you in touch with one of the women hikers for an answer. Thanks!
6. Bear Sighting again – There was a bear sighted on a property yesterday evening of the cul de sac on 173rd. This homeowner hasn’t seen a bear in living here for 26 years before this! Submitted by the Shea family.
7. Weed Abatement Committee looking for coordinator –
With heartfelt thanks to Jim and Betsy Locatelli, we are looking to have another person or family step up to help coordinate volunteers to assist with the Lake Desire weed abatement. If you think you could help us we would so appreciate it. Please contact Heather Stafford at staffordlkdesire@gmail.com so that we can give you the specifics of what help is needed. Thanks!
8. Needed - garage for rent in Lake Desire Area
We want to rent a 2+ car garage in the Lake Desire Area for $300+ per month. Please call Tom for more info. 206-920-2920.1. Plant and Seed Swap – Sat. 5/11/13 – Please joins us this Saturday for our 2nd annual Plant and Seed Swap at the Community Club at 10am. Bring your extra seedlings, plants and seeds to share with your neighbors and come see what everyone else has to share. You are also welcome to bring other items to share if you would rather, i.e. plant pots, homemade items (jam/jelly, pesto, baked goods, craft items) or eggs. Also, we are working on getting a special plant to raffle. This was a big hit last year, looking forward to it again this year!
2. Lake Desire SPRING GARAGE SALE 5/18/13!!
Just added to the calendar, a spring garage sale in the parking lot of the Community Center Saturday May 18th starting early morning (8ish) running only until noon. If you have items to sell and would like to join in, tables can be rented for displaying your items for $5 donation to the community center. We will post it on Craigslist and hope to get good traffic.
Please RSVP to Heather Stafford sometime before the 18th. This is also our roadside cleanup date, so there will be lots of activity around the roads this day. staffordlkdesire@gmail.com
3. Roadside Cleanup – Sat. 5/18/13 - We will meet on Saturday, May 18th at the Boat Launch to fan out and clean up the roads around the neighborhood. We do this twice a year, May and October, and King County provides bags and will come collect the trash when we are done from the Community Center. Can’t make it on Saturday 5/18? Feel free to pick up trash in your own area and drop it by the tree closest to the street at the Community Center any time before 5/20. Questions? Contact Heather Stafford at staffordlkdesire@gmail.com.
Crime Report - http://www.crimereports.com/
4. Weed Abatement Committee looking for coordinator –
With heartfelt thanks to Jim and Betsy Locatelli, we are looking to have another person or family step up to help coordinate volunteers to assist with the Lake Desire weed abatement. If you think you could help us we would so appreciate it. Please contact Heather Stafford at staffordlkdesire@gmail.com so that we can give you the specifics of what help is needed. Thanks!
5. Needed - garage for rent in Lake Desire Area
We want to rent a 2+ car garage in the Lake Desire Area for $300+ per month. Please call Tom for more info. 206-920-2920
Crime Report - http://www.crimereports.com/
(also note Fairwood Community News' Police Blotter)
Lake Desire Greetings – Do you have a new neighbor? A new baby in the neighborhood? Our Lake Desire Greeter, Susan Hill, would like to come by and greet them. Please contact her at bellafloragirl@yahoo.com.
Lake Desire Clubhouse Rental – Contact Heather Smith,
Heather@smith.net, 425-917-9533. Backup is Heather Stafford staffordlkdesire@gmail.com . The clubhouse features a full kitchen, tables and chairs to seat up to 40 people (max 60), and restrooms. The rate is $100 to rent the clubhouse for 12 hours or $75 for 3 hours. Members can rent the clubhouse at a discount for only $65 per day or $50 for 3 hours. Membership is $20 for the calendar year for individuals/families or $15 for senior citizens. See pictures of the facility online at http://www.lakedesire.org/.
Heather Stafford
Lake Desire Secretary