Lakeside Neighborhood Association

MAY 2003

May 01, 2003

LAKESIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
5810 LAKE FRONT DRIVE, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78222

MAY 2003



NOEL SMITH, PRESIDENT 648-9286
LENA HARRIS, VICE-PRESIDENT 648-7082
LIL GANN, MEMBERSHIP 648-2353
EVELYN HOLT, NEWSLETTER 648-7669


VOTE ! MAY 3, 2003

JOIN! MAY 4, 2003
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 3:00 TO 6:00 AT LAKESIDE PARK.


GENERAL MEETING

LAKESIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, MAY 6, 2003 at Sinclair Elementary School Cafeteria at 7:00 p.m.


DON?¡?¦T JUST LIVE IN LAKESIDE ?¡V
LIVE IN LAKESIDE!!!!!

TAKING CARE OF LAKESIDE

?„h Don?¡?¦t forget there is still need for a Facilities committee chairperson. Someone who will be able to address issues that affect the aesthetics of the subdivision. You may not have to do the chore yourself, but you can call the right place to have it done and follow the progress.

LAKESIDE PROPERTIES:

?„h Lawn care bids are being received for the tennis court/pool area. Please have bids submitted to any board member.
?„h Members wishing to use the tennis courts can get a key from Lil Gann at 648-2353 or Verda & Milam Tealer at 648-7008.

NEWSLETTER

Many thanks to those who help in delivering the newsletter.

Anyone interested in publishing the newsletter and distributing it, please call me ?¡V Evelyn Holt 648-7669.

June 2003 newsletter deadline will be May 19, 2003.
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Spring is in the air. Yard and houses seem to get a lot of attention during this time. There are many things to help you:

Call the CPS Energy Conservation Line at (210) 353-2302. CPS' Energy Survey Section provides free home and commercial energy audits and equipment sizing. To schedule an appointment, call (210) 353-3366. Calculate your home's energy use and get suggestions for lowering your utility bills with our Online Energy Audit. www.citypublicserviceboard.com
SAWS:
Want to keep money from going down the drain? Get a free audit.
Install a low-flow shower head in each shower.
Repair leaks as soon as possible.
Install aerators (flow restrictors) on each faucet.
Use cut cut-off nozzles one each water hose.
Replace your old toilet with a new ultra-flow toilet You could get a $75 credit on your SAWS account!
Ask about our program where we give away toilets, you may qualify.
Replace your old washing machine with a high efficiency model. You get up to $200 credit on your CPS and SAWS accounts.
The San Antonio Water System can perform a simple water audit of your home usage. It only takes a few minutes but it could save you quite a bit on your water bill. Here's how it works-free:
A trained conservation water auditor checks all your water connections: toilets, faucets, spigots--for any leaks. The auditor can also check your irrigation system to determine how it's performing and evaluate existing turf and soil conditions. The auditor will also recommend effective ways to conserve and, if needed provide you with low-flow shower heads and aerators--FREE!
To learn more or request your free home water audit, call 704-7354.

EAST CENTRAL ISD

The East Central Social Services Department is an extension of the San Antonio Food Bank,we continue to provide food to needy families in the District. This food is purchased through donations made to the East Central Special Needs Fund. Can food drives are very helpful in restocking our pantry shelves. Your assistance is appreciated. Thanks for all you do for the Community!
Willie Gaines

ECISD SUMMER CAMPS

East Central Community Education Office 210-649-2223 is taking registration for summer camp. A variety of activities such as sports ?¡V baseball, basketball, softball, golf, volleyball, football, soccer, tennis and computer and art.

ST. PHILLIPS COLLEGE SUMMER CAMP

St. Phillips College camp registration lists science, spanish, writing, manners, keyboarding, cheerleading, cooking, math, forensic science, photography and much more. Go on line at www.accd.edu/spc/ce/kidscamp or call the college for more information.


MAY 3
Vote!
May 4
Membership drive at Lakeside Park
May 6
LNA MEETING 7:00P.M.
May 9
Mission Baseball Game
May 10
Summer Recreation Program citywide registration. Registration for new Kid Quest Program to be offered for youngsters ages 6 - 14 at the department's summer school sites from June 9 through Aug. 1. Free, structured program that will include sports, games, crafts and nature activities as well as lunch and snack. Registration is from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Participants must be registered to participate and enrollment is limited at each site. First come, first serve. After registration is full, children will be placed on waiting lists. San Antonio Independent School District Convocation Center, 110 Tuleta. 207-3000.
May 10
"Distilling Essential Plant Oils." Second Saturday Program at Eisenhower Park, 19399 N.W. Military Hwy. 9 - 11 a.m. $3 donation for individuals, $5 for adults. Reservations recommended.
698-1057.

May 11
Mission Baseball Game
May 11
Mother's Day Concert. Tejano Music live at Mateo Camargo Park, 5738 Castroville. 12 noon - 11:30 p.m. Free admission. Co-sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department and the San Antonio Parks Foundation. 207-3025.
May 11
Mission Baseball game
MAY 15
ECISD BOARD MEETING
May 17
Mission Baseball game
May 17
Soul Food Fest. La Villita, 418 Villita. Soul food, bands and choirs, games, a fashion show, Buffalo Soldiers, youth area. Free admission. Alcohol-free family event. noon - midnight. 207-8618.
May 17
Our Part of Town talent show open audition. 9:30 a.m. - noon. Lion's Field Adult and Senior Citizens Center, 2809 Broadway. 207-3115.
May 17
50th Annual Kids Fishing Contest. Open to children ages 5 to 12. check-in: 7 - 9 a.m.; fishing: 9 - 11 a.m. Boys and girls use fishing poles to try to catch the heaviest fish or the heaviest stringer, heaviest taggedfish, etc. Lambert Beach, Brackenridge Park, 3500 N. St. Mary's. First, second and third place winners in each category receive trophies. 207-3056.
May 18
Mission Baseball Game
May 26
Memorial Day ?¡V holiday no school.
May 30
ECISC last day of school
May 31
Parks and Recreation Department outdoor pools open. Pool hours are 1 - 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Closed Mondays. Free admission. 207-3113.
June 1
ECISD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION