Archive for the 'General' Category

Ithaca Area Resources
September 5, 2008

For help finding child care, Ithaca events, Housing Services and much more check out our Resources page! If there is a website or organization that you think we should add to the list of local resources, please leave us a comment or email Megan.
Thanks!

Child Care at the Overlook
August 14, 2008

Several parents living at the Overlook need care for their young children. If you offer child care or would like to provide care for children in our neighborhood, please check your door for a Child Care Provider Form. Megan will be putting together a list of child care providers living at the Overlook for [...]

How Are We Doing?
June 23, 2008

As you may have noticed, the Neighborhood Association is in a little bit of a down period. We have all had a busy Spring and Summer and have let the Association slide down on our list of priorities. The Food Pantry is going very strong, however, with new residents coming each week and plenty of [...]

Ithaca Summer Activities for Youth Ages 3-20
May 21, 2008

I just put together an info packet of summer camps, activities and work opportunities for Ithaca kids and youth. If you have children and would like one, contact Dave at the main office (277-0099) or Megan (319-4887). Otherwise, we will be passing them out to households that we know have children.
All camps and activities in [...]

New Food Pantry Hours – 12:00-1:00 PM
May 19, 2008

Thank you to all of yesterday’s volunteers! The food pantry went very smoothly yesterday, and we had absolutely nothing to throw away!  We have a local community member who will be taking our leftovers to feed her chickens. Those lucky chickens were left with lots of bread, donuts and some veggies! But, at least the [...]

Food Pantry Tomorrow
May 17, 2008

Hello Overlookers!
Food Pantry tomorrow – same time, same place! We need volunteers to help pick up, set up and clean up. So, call Megan, or just come down to the meeting room at 12:00.
See you then!

Ithaca Services and Resources: Check it out!
May 7, 2008

Click on our Resources link to visit many of Ithaca’s great human and social services organizations. From the site you can find child care, host an exchange student, get financial help in times of need and much more!
If there is a link that you would like us to add, please send me a comment!

Meeting this Thursday at 6:30 pm
May 5, 2008

Hello Overlook residents!
We have rescheduled last week’s meeting for this Thursday at 6:30 PM. Megan will be there to discuss how we can improve the food pantry, as well as to make plans to publish our community survey and our next newsletter. This is also a great meeting for you to attend if you would [...]

Community Barbeque: Rain or Shine
April 24, 2008

The BBQ is this Saturday an Noon, and that’s whether it rains or not. It’s Ithaca, you never know. It could even snow. But, for now, the forcast looks good, and even if we get a little rain, we’re still going to be there.
So, get ready for BBQ chicken, burgers, hot dogs and ice cream [...]

Community Luncheon is now a cookout!
April 22, 2008

It’s finally Spring, and we’re ready to grill! SO, we’ve decided that the Community Luncheon and Cookout will be a barbecue! We will be grilling up some BBQ chicken, burgers, hot dogs and more! We will also have vegetarian options and veggie side dishes. I’m thinking scalloped potatoes and pasta salad… Sound good?
We really need [...]