September 7-9, 2012

From Wendy Nilsson of the Partners for Providence Parks

Dear Park Friends,

I want to encourage you all to come to the opening event with our Mayor and Superintendent of Parks and other partners at Burnside Park on  Friday, the Grand Finale of Peter and the Wolf at Neutaconkanut Hill on Sunday, and as many other activities as you can squeeze in on Saturday and Sunday.

• If you need brochures, Bigger versions of the Map, Liability Waivers for participants to sign or Scavenger Hunt Forms, you can copy them from the attached PDFs or website www.providenceparks.org, or you can drop by and pick them up in the reception area of Beth’s Office between 8:30-4:30 at 11 West Drive 02904. We will also have stickers available there for the scavenger hunt or you can purchase them on your own and I will reimburse you.
• Also, Save the Dates for our initial meeting for our park groups on Thursday, September 20^th from 6-8 (location TBA); a panel of Playful Experts at the Providence Athenaeum on Wednesday, October 3^rd (time TBA);  a Meet and Greet wine and cheese event with our consultant from NY Partnerships for Parks, Jason Schwartz on Thursday, October 4^the from 6:00-8:30 pm (location TBA).

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To download the Winter edition of the SNA Newsletter, click HERE: Summit News Winter.pdf

The Summit Neighborhood Association has successfully recruited several candidates for the organization’s board of directors.

During a get-acquainted party Jan. 22 at Hope Street Pizza, at least five people signed up to serve. A slate of candidates will be prepared and an election will be held.

Voting will take place at the SNA annual meeting Feb. 27 in the main dining room of Summit Commons, 99 Hillside Ave. The formal business is to begin at 7 p.m., with coffee and cookies available at 6:30 p.m. Nominations for board positions may also be made from the floor.

The main subject will be the election, but there also will be updates on various neighborhood projects and reports from area elected officials. Providence Mayor Angel Taveras, Councilman Kevin Jackson, state Sen. Rhoda Perry and Speaker of the House Gordon Fox have all been invited to speak.

A progress report on the revitalization of the North Main Street business district will be presented as well as reviews of the crime-watch and other programs.

During the pizza party, current board members and prospective candidates introduced themselves, gave some personal background and told why they wanted to serve. The dominant theme was their admiration for the neighborhood plus their desire to preserve what is there and make it better. Several excellent pizzas and pitchers of soft drinks were consumed during the animated conversations, which were adjourned in time to watch the Patriots win the league championship.

A prospective SNA board of directors candidate speaks at the get-acquainted meeting.

Click here for The Miriam Hospital’s January 2012 Community Bulletin.

Most of us want to see change in the world around us, but we don’t have the money we need to be charitable. When we give our time instead, too often it feels like we haven’t accomplished much.

Joining the SNA Board doesn’t cost anything, and it gives you the chance to see your efforts make a difference right here in Summit. It comes with responsibilities, but they aren’t onerous, and our streets and shops and parks are filled with examples of people like you who had a passion for something and brought music and culture and life to our neighborhood.

SNA is holding an event on Sunday, January 22, so prospective Board members can meet the current Board and ask any questions. Please join us at any point from 12-2 PM at Hope Street Pizza. If you’re interested in joining the Board but can’t attend, just e-mail Jesse Polhemus (rynemonn@yahoo.com) and let us know.

Hark! Caroling on the East Side of Providence!!

Wednesday, December 21, 2011 from 5 – 7 PM

A fun night of Holiday cheer.  Now a holiday tradition!