Now in its second year, University Heights Neighborhood Association is working to take on bold initiatives and nailing down plans to build a stronger, more connected community.
At its January meeting, UHNA’s events committee outlined a yearlong slate of events to keep momentum alive throughout 2020.
Committee members Linda Regan, NOVA award winner and board member at large; Annette Hollan, secretary; and Jan Peterson, president, sketched out a number of ideas aimed at making University Heights even safer, friendlier and tidier.
A few initiatives that may come to pass in 2020 include:
- A spring neighborhood cleanup held in conjunction with neighbors in the Phelps Neighborhood Association;
- A neighborhood yard sale in June;
- Fourth of July parade and treats;
- An activity booth at National Night Out;
- A fall neighborhood celebration;
- Cheering on competitors in the Bass Pro Marathon Cheering Challenge;
- Educational opportunities for members on issues such as crime reduction, home repair and gardening;
- And exploring the possibility of garden and homes tours along with a tree-planting campaign in conjunction with the City of Springfield’s NeighborWoods program.
Other first-quarter achievements include announcing plans for its first fundraiser — to be held in collaboration with Neighbor’s Mill on East Sunshine Street from 4 to 8 p.m. April 2 — and ordering its first batch of T-shirts.
UHNA members are ready for a busy, productive, more connected year.