THIS AND THAT!

Coming Events...

Social Evening:  The next one is fast approaching on Saturday, June 9th 7:30 at 4 Nottingham Road, the home of Maureen & David Martine.  Thanks for hosting!  See you there!

Cambridge Woods Cleanup Day:  Jim and Karen Sweeney, and Greg and myself are going to be in the woods cleaning up the messes made by mother nature and our residents on Saturday June 9th at 8:00 am.  There have been record numbers of piles of yard debris being dumped right at the entrance to the woods.   It is quite unsightly.   The woods are so beautiful and such a lovely spot for all of us to enjoy.  We'd love to make a couple of stump benches at the entrance to discourage dumping and encourage a restful spot to enjoy the scenery.  Please join us for a little work and surely a little fun!  I've been on a gardening kick lately...  how much fun would it be to make a little fairy house for the little kids to enjoy and search for...

Garage Sale is scheduled for June 16th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm


TRADING POST

I've added a free item to the trading post.  click on the trading post link in the upper right corner for free fish and tank.

FUNDRAISING REQUEST

Annette Shelton is currently looking for looking for trash/treasure for CASA garage sale fundraiser.     CASA will also have a clothing drive.  Donations of bagged clothing, belts, shoes, linens, towels, etc are also being sought.

Annette will collect items at her house on June 2nd. Drop off my home, nice days any time in front of my garage door, or call to make arrangements (see if I'm home : ) )15 Willow Brook

908-334-8625 (cell)

All proceeds will go to CASA SHaW (Somerset,Hunterdon and Warren)

FYI:  CASA programs and CASA volunteers serve children in foster care throughout most of New Jersey. There are 16 independent CASA programs serving each of the NJ court vicinages. A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a trained citizen who is appointed by a judge to represent the best interests of a child in court.  Children helped by CASA volunteers are those who have been removed from their home because of abuse or neglect.

Thanks, and as always would love your feedback. 

Maryann

p.s. if you need me in a hurry please contact me on my personal email maryannbaro@comcast.net

Garage Sale, etc...

Hello Neighbors,

Rosemary Jenkins has placed the ad for the neighborhood garage sale.  Thank you Rosemary!  We have about a month to clean out our attics and basements.

Multi-Family Garage Sale -Saturday June 16th 8am - 2pm  (Raindate Sunday June 17th)

Furniture, designer gear, Longaberger, Pottery barn, 

adult and kid clothing, baby gear, bikes, antiques, toys etc

In other news...last nights Ladies Night was a great success and lots of fun.  Thanks to everyone for all the great food and cheer!    Our next social mixer is scheduled for June 9th at the home of Maureen & David Martine 7:30 pm, 4 Nottingham Road. 

Lastly,  Ray O'Donnell has contracted with a power washing company and negotiated a reduced price if other neighbors engage their services.  Please contact Ray if you'd like to participate.

Thanks!
Maryann




---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Ray O'Donnell <rayodonnell@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, May 16, 2012 at 1:48 PM
Subject: Power Washing of House
To: Ray ODonnell <rayodonnell@hotmail.com>

I have contracted with a local company (Under Pressure Exteriors) to power wash my house (11 Cambridge Dr).  It will be done within 5 weeks from today. 

I am wondering whether any others in the neighborhood have a similar need because there is an opportunity to get a reduced rate if a few others sign up.  Specifically, I have been quoted $475 which includes an increment for the veranda in front and the dorm windows.  Houses without these features will be about $450.  If one other neighbor is interested we would both achieve a savings of $50 and, if there are 2 more interested, there will be a $75 reduction.  I am attaching their brochure.

I have done no checking of references on the company but they say that they have cleaned several houses in the neighborhood and have been in business for two decades.  If anyone needed references I am sure that they would be willing to supply names.

If you wish to avail of the opportunity, please let me know and I will forward your name/phone number to Eric Frey, the owner, and he will arrange directly with you a quote including the above mentioned reductions.

Quick Update....

  Just wanted to confirm that Ladies Night is most definitely still on for this Friday, 5/18 at 7 pm, 32 Cambridge Drive.

Looks like we're going to have great weather and a great turnout including several new neighbors!   So nice to be able to get outside on the deck.  

I thought I would make things a little more fun by bringing in some pieces of jewelry.  I met the most awesome jewelry designer!  Sien Lewis stopped by the swank design shop where I currently work in Martinsville, NJ.     She makes molds out of old lace and has them cast in brass and silver.  They are gorgeous.  I kept dreaming about them after she stopped in and just had to have one.  I blogged about it here on my diy blog  http://interiorsalvage.blogspot.com/2012/04/treasure.html

 I'm not making any money from this and really just love her jewelry.  They're like little pieces of art!   The prices are reasonable and Sien was nice enough to loan me a few pieces for ladies night (after I convinced her I wasn't a stalker!)  If you want to look at some of her designs you'll see the links on my blogpost link above.

It's not too late to RSVP or even just stop by at the last minute....

p.s.  The trading post has successfully placed two give-away items.  Let me know if you have anything or are looking for anything you'd like to post.

Garage Sale, Ladies Night and other stuff!

 I just had to share these beautiful pictures of our Cambridge Woods!   If you haven't walked in the woods after a rain you're truly missing something spectacular.   

It was so beautiful this morning it took my breath away

I just love the gnarly, ancient roots of our beech trees....

I call these two the Sister Trees

okay, enough waxing poetic, down to business!

Garage Sale - Yes, we have enough participants.  Date to follow.

Ladies Night - It's on, Friday, May 18th My house 32 Cambridge (by the woods :)

7PM till ??

Bring an appy, drink, dessert, whatever....

Please RSVP below for Ladies Night

oh, almost forgot!  I received a lot of interest in the trading post.  I've already posted a freebie.  Just click on the trading post picture in the sidebar.  If you'd like me to post something for you just email me.  I have a few that have already been emailed and I will get them on the trading post later tonight!