The Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum will host its annual Kwanzaa Celebration Dec. 28, 1:30-3:30 p.m

Read the articlehere:  BBKwanzaa

Seeking a nominating committee volunteer

We are seeking a member of the community who is not a board member to serve on the 2011 HOA nominating committee. The time commitment is minimal, save for some work near election time. If you are willing to help recruit people to run for open board positions in 2011, please e-mail the board@oellahoa.com

Mill Race trail cleanup & weed removal update

A big THANKS to everyone who helped cut back invasive weeds and clear trails yesterday. We had a great crew. We whacked back lots of invasive vines and pulled a heap of trash out of the mill race.

December 13th board meeting agenda

7pm Westchester Center board room

1. Call to order

2. Approval of October minutes

3. Election of 2011 officers (President, VP, Treasurer, Secretary)

4. Treasurer's report

5. Recap of Annual Meeting

6. Snow removal/Landscaping--invasive plant removal and native trees at Long Brick Row; need snow deputies?

7. ARC report

8. Guidelines report & vote on final approval

9. Old business:
a. Lillie Lane drainage
b. Timber Point encroachment
c. collections policy
d. paving bid

10. New business:
a. 2011 Nominating Committee
b. Resident complaints about ACM
c. salt box for Timber Point
d. annual payment schedule

Invasive plant cutting/trail clearing event this Saturday, Dec. 11, at 1pm behind Long Brick Row

We're planning an invasive plant cutting/trail clearing event this Saturday, Dec. 11, at 1pm behind Long Brick Row. If you can spare a little time, we're going to cut back things like ivy, multiflora rose, and bittersweet vines. Don't worry if you don't know the species--we'll help. At the same time, we'll cut back the briars, etc. from a deer trail that should provide easier access to the river.