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    SCRUB Day is Saturday, June 19
        ( Spring Cleanup To Reduce Urban Blight )

The MNA Annual SCRUB Day is scheduled for Saturday, JUNE 19 at the Hoover High School Parking Lot at 4800 Aurora Avenue from 7:00 am until 12:00 noon. The City of Des Moines holds these general clean-up days in metro neighborhoods for residents to drive-up and toss their materials into city dumpsters FREE of charge.

The MNA will again co-sponsor this  event with the Merle Hay Neighborhood Association. Last year’s event was an overwhelming success so mark your calendars now.

C I T Y   G U I D E L I N E S

Residents of Des Moines only. Proof of residency required; photo ID or current utility bill.  Commercial haulers must use the Metro Park East Landfill located at 12181 University Avenue NE, Mitchellville, 967-2076. Open 7:00 am to 1:00 pm.

SCRUB ITEMS ALLOWED: General trash including furniture, lawn mowers without fluids, televisions, computers and tires any size on or off rim. Vehicle size: Pickup with max. 4 ft sideboards, car or small trailer.

Junk and debris can also be dropped at the Metro Waste Authority Transfer Station at 4198 Delaware Avenue. Open 7:00 am to 1:00 pm.

SCRUB ITEMS NOT ALLOWED: Car batteries; propane tanks; toxic liquids such as oil, paint, toxic or hazardous chemicals. Call Metro Waste Authority Regional Collection for Household Hazardous Waste at 967-5512 to dispose of these items.

YARD WASTE: No longer accepted at SCRUB sites. Yard waste must be hauled to the Metro Waste Authority Compost Center at 1601 Harriett Street to reduce overall costs and delays. This means  brush, tree limbs,  prunings, loose leaves and grass clippings, straw and hay. Open 7:00 am to 1:00 pm.

APPLIANCE DROP: NO CHARGE on EAST Lot. Disposal of air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, microwaves, dehumidifiers, furnaces, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers, water heaters, etc.

SHREDDER: NO CHARGE on EAST Lot. Bring your papers, documents or confidential materials. No phone books or catalogues.

UNLOADING on WEST Lot: Follow the signs. Plan to unload your own vehicle within 15 minutes. Place all items in dumpsters or compactors as directed. Clean up your own mess. Assistance provided to elderly and disabled. Please be civil and courteous! 

Questions to Public Works 24-Hour Customer Service Center at 515-283-4950.  For a list of 2010 Scrub Dates visit

www.ci.des-moines.ia.us/departments/PW/scrub.htm

What’s Cooking Des Moines 

Recipes from the Neighborhoods Cookbook 

Copies are $12 each  Proceeds benefit the Des     Moines Neighbors group. Cash or checks accepted. This 5 x 8 cookbook is filled with the best recipes from the best cooks in the community.  Inside pages tell the story of the residents through their delicious tastes and family recipes. It would make a great gift for family and friends. Contact the Communications Committee Chair, Chris Craig at chriscraig@mchsi.com or 270-3878 to order your copy!

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What's Going on in the MNA?
2010 Calendar of Events
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Problems or concerns?
Who To Call About the Neighborhood

NEXT Board Meeting

Monday, April 24, 2010

Meredith Reformed Church
5128 Meredith, Room 334

7:00 pm

an idea or concern about the neighborhood.
We keep it casual and informal.

Got Questions contact
Secretary Peggy Grim at 334-7473 or peggyanngrim@hotmail.com

2010 Board Meetings

 Usually Second Monday of Month

May 4 Annual Meeting,  Jun 7, Jul 12, Jul 26,  Aug 3 National Night Out, Aug 9, Sept 6, Oct 11,
Nov 3 Wednesday Quarterly Meeting,

Nov 8 Member Appreciation Night Carlos O'Kelly,
Dec 13 Holiday Volunteer Dinner

Annual Meeting

and Election of Officers

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Hoover High School / 4800 Aurora Ave / Room 104

6:30 pm Potluck Social / 7:00 pm Quarterly Meeting

Join us for the potluck by bringing a hot or cold dish.
We will furnish the beverages and dishware.

Members will vote to elect a
President and Secretary for 2010-2012

Meet your neighbors and discuss any concerns you

might have. Listen to evening guest speakers

and sign up for great door prizes.

 Guest Speakers

Skip Moore

Des Moines City Council Member         Introduction from our Newly Elected Official

Evan Sunde

Bell Brothers Heating  & Air Conditioning    

   Importance of Routine Maintenance

John Grim and Rollie Bredeson

Iowa Realty Beaverdale Office 

Real Estate Market 2010 Outlook

Question & Answer Session
following the presentations.

All Neighbors Welcome!

       Garage Sale is May 14 & 15

Mark your calendar for the 20th Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale to be held Friday and Saturday, May 14 and 15 in a portion of our neighborhood—homes from 4900 to 4400 on Twana, Palm, Bel-Aire, Crestmoor, 47th, 48th, 49th Street & 49th Place starting at 8:00 am to whenever participants want to close for the day.

Plan to sell or shop at this year’s event. This annual sale is highly anticipated and continues to grow. Last year 40 homes had garage sales in this well-organized event and experienced great traffic and sales. Folks come from all over as the sale is concentrated within walking distance and they make a day of it bringing family and friends to shop all the homes that are open. 

Some neighbors usually plan to sell snacks, foods, beverages, etc. so we will know more as neighbors sign up for the sale.

Your 2010 Street Captains are meeting and getting coordinated.  Homes in the sale area will soon receive a yellow flyer on how to sign up and participate in the garage sale.

The Meredith Neighborhood Association volunteered to help promote this successful annual event after the organizers retired in 2001 and they continue to promote the sale in a portion of the neighborhood listed above.

If you live outside the sale area and have an interest in coordinating a similar garage sale for your part of our neighborhood, please contact Project Coordinator Chris Craig at 270-3878 or chriscraig@mchsi.com for details.