A Message from the Creekside President:

Hey Guys - I know there is a lot going on right now with crime and the safety forum coming up on Monday night at 6:30 at Inderkum (I know lots of you are planning to attend - and that is fantastic).

Also, I think most, if not all of you, know that the new school (Hight) is now slated to be host to a community day school for about 20 middle school kids who have been expelled for whatever reasons from regular school.

If you don't already know about this please read the extensive article written on the web page www.natomasbuzz.com

The Buzz is a wonderful news source for Natomas - it is written by a journalist who lives in North Natomas. She does a really great job. I suggest you mark the page and check it every now and again to see what's up in our region. She is always way ahead of the Media News and the Bee for the goings on in Natomas.

You will see when you read that article that Sean Avalos (Creekside Leadership) is leading our community effort to have some input on this issue with the school district.

He has been able to set a meeting for Tuesday night, July 1st at 6:30 pm at Heron School. At that time we, as a neighborhood and community, need to share our concerns and get answers to our questions.

Please try to attend both meetings next week (Monday and Tuesday both at 6:30, Monday at Inderkum and Tuesday at Heron, Monday is for Public Safety and Tuesday is the school issue).

One last note - I know its a lot to deal with all at once - don't get discouraged. We are a resilient neighborhood and we will find our way through all of this and be better, stronger and closer when this is all behind us.

Also, I hope all of you in Creekside are planning to spend the 4th of July together on Naponee Ct at 6:30 (don't forget to bring your own picnic dinner and blankets or chairs and a treat to share... BBQs will be available). See you all in one week, when we can celebrate as a community all of our efforts.

Hang in there,
Angelique

Celebrate the 4th of July with Us!

Come celebrate the 4th of July with your neighbors! We will be meeting at 6:30pm on Naponee Ct. (at the end of Winamac Dr.) to have some fun.

What to bring:
1 - A picnic dinner for your family (BBQ grills will be available if you want to bring something to cook on those but you willneed to bring all your own stuff)

2 - Chairs and/or a blanket for your family

3 - A dessert to share (we will have a community dessert table)

4 - Whatever fireworks you would like to bring.

*We know the Governor is advising no fireworks this 4th of July and we do understand the fire hazards. The goal in Creekside is to bring the community together and safely do a small neighborhood fireworks show. We will have buckets and shovels at the ready.

We will also keep you posted; if it becomes just too dangerous we will cancel.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Creekside Neighborhood Yard Sale a Success!

The first annual Creekside Neighborhood Yard sale was a big hit. Organized by the Creekside North Platte Neighborhood Watch Group over a half dozen homes participated and lots of folks enjoyed mingling up and down the street - getting to know each other and finding treasures along the way.

It was pretty hot but the kids sold lemonade to keep everyone cool. All in all a great day and a wonderful event. These types of get-togethers create a real sense of community pride and bring us all closer together - excellent job North Platte Team!

Way to Go Sean and Casey!

Mayoral Candidate Kevin Johnson Visits Creekside

Mayoral Candidate Kevin Johnson Visits Creekside

Kevin Johnson requested an opportunity to meet the neighbors in Creekside. He attended the June meeting and held an open discussion with members of our community about the challenges and successes we have faced in North Natomas.
He shared with us his priorities which are: public safety, education and creating a business friendly city.

He did not come to the meeting with a lot of background about Natomas but he asked a lot of questions and seemed interested in learning.

Creekside Neighborhood Association is not endorsing a candidate but we would allow any candidate interested in speaking to our neighborhood the opportunity to do so. We have not been asked by any other candidates in the current mayoral race (at least not yet) for that opportunity.

Thank you to all who participated - Creekside, as always, was a wonderful example of what makes Natomas great... The people who live here and have tremendous passion about helping this region meet its potential.

Creekside kids get a safe path to school!!!

The linear park that runs along Broadwater now connects to a new path leading straight to Inderkum High School.

We want to thank Councilmember Tretheway and the City staff and neighbors from Natomas Park (particularly Rosemarie) for seeing this project through.

Creekside is now connected to the regional park and we won't have to worry about our teenagers walking along Del Paso or through the mud to get to school.

Take a walk or a bike ride and check it out...

Creekside Neighbors Celebrate Creek Week

Creekside neighbors came together last saturday morning to celebrate Earth Day by doing our part to beautify the neighborhood. Over 40 kids and adults alike rolled up their sleeves, put on their gloves, and traversed the half mile stretch of creek that runs along Broadwater - picking up trash, spreading wildflower seeds and gaining a greater appreciation for the beauty this creek lends to our neighborhood.

Thanks to all who organized and participated. These group efforts make an incredible difference to this community and are a large part of what continues to make Creekside a unique and special place to call home.

Creek Week Clean-Up April 20th!

I would like to invite all of Creekside to participate in our first annual Creekside Creek Week Clean-up.

Creek Week Runs from April 18 through April 26. Creekside will join in on Sunday, April 20, 2008. We will meet at 2921 N Platte Way at 9 a.m. for coffee and donuts. We will then make our way to the linear park and clean up our "creek" for about an hour or so.

This is a great opportunity to meet your neigbhors and build community pride. Don't forget to bring the kids and make this a family event. Gloves and trash bags will be provided.

If you have any questions, please contact Sean Avalos at (916) 419-8612.