tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70576620476294438862024-02-21T22:15:39.834-08:00We Need A Place To Play!Help us build a playground for the children of Ashley Grove Apartments.We Need A Place To Play!http://www.blogger.com/profile/11184674027101714101noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057662047629443886.post-90336449614007240152010-04-03T15:51:00.000-07:002010-04-03T15:52:20.578-07:00Day Nine: Upcoming MeetingPlease come to our meeting! Details are listed below.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROJECT</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong></strong></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Parents! Are you tired of your children not having a safe place to play?</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong></strong></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>SO ARE WE!</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong></strong></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Come to a meeting for concerned residents who want a positive change TODAY for TOMORROW!</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><strong></strong></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>AT THE OLD TENNIS COURT</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong></strong></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>We will be discussing the idea of converting ASHLEY GROVE APARTMENT HOMES old tennis court into a playground for our youth.</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong></strong></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>All interested residents are welcome! Bring your ideas and your kids - we want to hear their ideas, too!</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong></strong></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>We will be giving the kids paper and drawing utensils to draw their <span style="color: red;">DREAM PLAYGROUNDS</span>.</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong></strong></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Please e-mail ASHLEY at <a href="mailto:ashleygroveplays@gmail.com"><span style="color: red;">ashleygroveplays@gmail.com</span></a></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong></strong></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>for more information, or visit our blog:</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong></strong></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>You can sign our community petition at:</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong></strong></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/ashleygroveplayground/</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong></strong></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>And you can check our progress here:</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong></strong></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>There is a lot to be done and we need your help to make it a reality! Every child deserves a safe outdoor place to play - let’s make it happen for our kids too!</strong></span></div>We Need A Place To Play!http://www.blogger.com/profile/11184674027101714101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057662047629443886.post-80362211239028152862010-03-26T08:39:00.000-07:002010-03-26T09:02:46.619-07:00Day 1: The Journey BeginsMy name is Ashley, and I am a stay at home mother of two young children. I live in Ashley Grove Apartment Homes and have been a resident since September of 2007.<br />
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Since moving in I have witnessed the children who live in this complex playing in the parking lot, throwing rocks at cars, climbing all over vehicles, writing on mailboxes, and playing on porches of residents they don't know. I have always viewed this as unacceptable and thought about doing something, but until today I didn't take that first step. <br />
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In our apartment complex there is a defunct tennis court. It has not been used, I am guessing, for at least ten years. It is an eyesore and offers nothing to our community. Replacing it with a playground will revitalize the neighborhood, be an attractive amenity for prospective residents, and most importantly, give all these kids somewhere to play - <strong>SAFELY. </strong><br />
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Here is what we have to work with:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7noi8eKw-XXr6TWTUJOj8cwzNAZ8U6vncLHbaW1rrz3QfoIzOrNfvmqWroDDUKhLQSgXbAS9PBlrhbPaBK_O2Vv2l2wdTgbVy2wc5lcImndhNzssJFtDnaqgUzNixz7O6N_D3oLXPHcG8/s1600/march10+004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7noi8eKw-XXr6TWTUJOj8cwzNAZ8U6vncLHbaW1rrz3QfoIzOrNfvmqWroDDUKhLQSgXbAS9PBlrhbPaBK_O2Vv2l2wdTgbVy2wc5lcImndhNzssJFtDnaqgUzNixz7O6N_D3oLXPHcG8/s320/march10+004.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the only entry into the tennis court. Please notice the litter and the lock on the gate. Kids squeeze in between the fence all the time. NOT SAFE!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A few pictures of the inside:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha_j3JiYT47SgJR_fqNwmzzqniqdakt61zoJT4Jg-eiG6plHJ3wToftl76reuBf8gyFi1VMhb5A0gif7kAVl6B6wWzhb-z_XGX3vldBgc4bJM-_rd6CNcGJfqefD20MsVoxzu-_pumfxWv/s1600/march10+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha_j3JiYT47SgJR_fqNwmzzqniqdakt61zoJT4Jg-eiG6plHJ3wToftl76reuBf8gyFi1VMhb5A0gif7kAVl6B6wWzhb-z_XGX3vldBgc4bJM-_rd6CNcGJfqefD20MsVoxzu-_pumfxWv/s320/march10+001.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6hJFIJsnt0E3ls4jCMMdCQJ12FiTWm7BVCa2emydX4RepuddWRF4XQzBDf5xt7uK7qa9fg_wi2hs9t0QTejx9nU7_eJONqymKaZNIKCVr2s1lfpPJQ_CyFYM0i85Ztw9IOOsjogteAXhE/s1600/march10+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6hJFIJsnt0E3ls4jCMMdCQJ12FiTWm7BVCa2emydX4RepuddWRF4XQzBDf5xt7uK7qa9fg_wi2hs9t0QTejx9nU7_eJONqymKaZNIKCVr2s1lfpPJQ_CyFYM0i85Ztw9IOOsjogteAXhE/s320/march10+002.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWUyZIJhsU1jHOAcvHhtnVIgthvLrd9faLuy6OsFeRwAjh3tQn8_DgsOK9o_4o9Sj1EEY9XE3kK_89_nLwG1LayYqjnNkh6f0Z8bN8K4BQv0RnCTmsVQaTpp1Hx87r-6Lk4vIlANqvySCK/s1600/march10+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWUyZIJhsU1jHOAcvHhtnVIgthvLrd9faLuy6OsFeRwAjh3tQn8_DgsOK9o_4o9Sj1EEY9XE3kK_89_nLwG1LayYqjnNkh6f0Z8bN8K4BQv0RnCTmsVQaTpp1Hx87r-6Lk4vIlANqvySCK/s320/march10+003.JPG" /></a></div><br />
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Please sign our <a href="http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/ashleygroveplayground/">petition</a> to help get this ball rolling quickly. You can also check us out at <a href="http://projects.kaboom.org/projects/1935?finished=1">Kaboom</a>, which is a website dedicated to helping communities build parks and playgrounds.We Need A Place To Play!http://www.blogger.com/profile/11184674027101714101noreply@blogger.com0