Text Box: Springtime flew by with so much activity in our neighborhood. Our annual garage sale was another great success for our participating homeowners. We all awoke to a neighborhood bustling with activity, as people came from all over to check out the treasures at nearly 30 Avondale garage sales! While shopping the sales, Text Box: June 2004 Text Box: Avondale Homeowners Association Text Box: Avondale works because people like you choose to participate. While you might not participate in these annual events, you participate by keeping your lawn mowed, or keeping an eye on neighborhood kids as they play after school. You might participate in Avondale by helping a neighbor with a project or by seeking approval from architectural control before cutting down a tree in your yard. So what’s with all this PARTICIPATION, anyway? As you know, this year we have been working on the implementation of the “fining” addition to our covenants. For those (continued on page 3) Text Box: they even took time for refreshments and enjoyed a few of the lemonade stands set up by kids in the neighborhood. In addition, our neighbors did their part for the environment by participating in our annual Toxic Waste Roundup. I hope you took advantage of these events to help with your spring cleaning. It appears that there is no rest for the weary, however, as many of you are continuing to work on projects around the house. The pride you take in your home is appreciated...and contagious! Whenever I tell someone that I live in Avondale, they always seem to know that it’s a great place to live. I couldn’t agree more. Text Box: Quick prep tips for when unexpected company drops Text Box: Put this on your calendar! June 19-20—Watermelon Festival—Monticello July 4— Avondale 4th of July Parade July 4— Celebrate America—Tom Brown Park August 20-21— Caribbean Carnival—Downtown Tallahassee

You just received a phone call.  A friend and her kids are in the area and would like to drop by.  You graciously accept the impromptu visit, even offering to serve a meal.  (Are you crazy?)  Here are a few quick  tips to get the house in order before company arrives.

­Know what you are going to serve.  Take out any items that need to be thawed so they will be thoroughly defrosted in time.  Also take out any dishes, glassware and silverware that will be used so you can be sure it is clean.

­Determine what areas will be primary entertaining areas.  If you’re having a formal dinner, then the dining room is a

necessity.  If you will be spending time primarily in the living room, then make sure that area is tidy. 

­Close off rooms or areas that you will not be using.  Don’t worry about cleaning up there—just shut the door.

­Assess the smells in your home.  (Cont. on page 2)

 

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