tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110419472024-03-14T14:49:35.093-04:00Under the Water TowerLiving in the Elizabeth Neighborhood.John McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06631351621970818562noreply@blogger.comBlogger380125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11041947.post-21102202903467003882013-09-12T07:32:00.000-04:002013-09-12T07:33:10.553-04:00Pumpkin Wall updateThe ECA writes:
Hello, Neighbors! We've already received a lot of questions about the Pumpkin Wall, so we'd like to provide a few more details.
First, a special "thank you" to Elizabeth's woodworking group, the Woodpeckers, for sponsoring the Pumpkin Wall for the last decade. It's become a special neighborhood tradition that has now been passed to the Elizabeth Community Association and John McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06631351621970818562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11041947.post-79511737755208548172013-09-11T17:06:00.000-04:002013-09-11T17:06:38.156-04:00Changes coming to the Pumpkin WallIf I've counted correctly, this will be the tenth year of the Elizabeth Pumpkin Wall. The big change this year: The ECA is taking over. In previous years, a quiet group of neighborhood handypersons known as the Woodpeckers found the spot for the wall, erected the scaffolding, bought a ton of pumpkins, scheduled the lighting, got the word out, etc. I'm guessing perhaps the Woodpeckers have John McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06631351621970818562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11041947.post-83302078605992124032012-07-02T17:00:00.001-04:002012-07-02T17:00:53.484-04:00July 4 parade is onThe annual Elizabeth Fourth of July Neighborhood Parade is on! Meet at Clement and Bay for a 10:30 a.m. start on Wednesday.John McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06631351621970818562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11041947.post-56009560698072181132012-05-02T20:25:00.000-04:002012-05-02T20:25:04.420-04:00A letter from the Affordable Housing Group:
To residents of the Elizabeth neighborhood and other concerned citizens,With a great deal of regret, Supportive Housing Communities (SHC) and The Affordable Housing Group (TAHG) have decided to put on hold the development of the property at 333 Hawthorne Lane as permanent supportive housing. As we had explained in the community meetings, the John McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06631351621970818562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11041947.post-63601199648749281722012-05-01T20:53:00.001-04:002012-05-01T20:53:24.279-04:00Christine Dryden, a friend from neighboring Chantilly, writes:
On May 10, 35 local and regional artists will present the Third Annual Carolina Art Soirée, an art show to benefit The GBS/CIDP Foundation International. Last year, the event raised $30,000 for the foundation and sold over 100 paintings. Organized by Hannah Blanton, a Charlotte nurse and mother who was struck with the rare and severeJohn McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06631351621970818562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11041947.post-67148755395517759942012-05-01T20:41:00.002-04:002012-05-01T20:41:29.974-04:00333 Hawthorne project on holdThe ECA writes:
Yesterday, Supportive Housing Communities and The Affordable Housing Group notified the Elizabeth Community Association that they are putting the permanent supportive housing project for 333 Hawthorne Lane on hold. The groups asked the ECA to cancel the community meetings scheduled for yesterday and May 7. Due to the current economic climate, a major portion of their John McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06631351621970818562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11041947.post-89134383506209614632012-04-18T19:16:00.004-04:002012-04-18T19:21:34.679-04:00333 Hawthorne Lane forumsThe ECA writes: Please attend one of three community forums to discuss the proposed 333 Hawthorne Lane permanent supportive housing project:Tuesday, April 24Monday, April 30Monday, May 7All meetings are from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at St. John’s Baptist Church - Broach Hall (corner of Hawthorne Lane and 5th Street).Representatives from the ECA Board, Supportive Housing Communities, the Affordable John McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06631351621970818562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11041947.post-34243910301651138032012-04-18T19:11:00.001-04:002012-04-18T19:11:42.526-04:00Elizabeth 8KJohn McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06631351621970818562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11041947.post-15123692658283129702012-04-18T19:08:00.001-04:002012-04-18T19:10:02.928-04:00Cinco de Progressive DinnerThe ECA writes: We've made it easier to sign up for the Progressive Dinner on May 5. If you've never been to a dinner, see what it's all about here. Please click here to sign up to attend as a guest or to be a host house for this fun annual event!John McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06631351621970818562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11041947.post-78580042357366252472012-04-15T15:46:00.002-04:002012-04-16T06:56:33.588-04:00Trolley on 7thWhat's under the 7th Street pavement? This weekend, workers dug down a layer, and the old trolley tracks are clearly still there. This picture was taken Sunday, with 7th Street still closed, facing toward downtown.John McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06631351621970818562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11041947.post-54829369725704000922012-02-15T20:18:00.001-05:002012-02-15T20:19:24.919-05:00Another one bites the dustIt's sad when another grand one goes.John McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06631351621970818562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11041947.post-58378563473470638792012-01-16T17:23:00.002-05:002012-01-16T17:27:03.920-05:00The ECA writes:Elizabeth Traditional School's leadership team and PTA have invited the ECA and the Elizabeth Community to participate in an open discussion regarding the proposed permanent supportive housing project near the school. This is the only community meeting currently planned. Please make every effort to attend to have your voice heard.When: Tues., Jan. 31, 6:30-8 p.m.Where: ElizabethJohn McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06631351621970818562noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11041947.post-22958301376833108402012-01-13T13:47:00.002-05:002012-01-13T13:52:44.385-05:00Tree falls on 7thSeventh Street between Caswell and Clement was closed this morning after a tree fell, knocking down power lines. The tree was in front of the brick building between Savvy + Co. and Jackalopes. That was some wind last night.John McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06631351621970818562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11041947.post-83485654473705672422011-12-16T08:50:00.002-05:002011-12-16T08:53:50.207-05:00Campus wildlifeNot sure what was in the trash can at CPCC this morning, but this possum was guarding it well.John McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06631351621970818562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11041947.post-72614461555672348402011-10-17T17:44:00.002-04:002011-10-17T17:50:56.684-04:00New orthopaedic hospital in ElizabethWell, a replacement actually. Presbyterian Healthcare announced today it's going to ask the state to let it replace the existing orthopaedic hospital with an $84 million new one at the corner of 5th and Caswell. Presbyterian says the new facility will "have 64 acute care beds, 16 transitional care beds for skilled nursing care, 12 dedicated observation beds in a Universal Care Center, and 10 John McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06631351621970818562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11041947.post-49069437178645827232011-10-16T16:23:00.002-04:002011-10-16T16:25:49.339-04:00Let's band togetherThe ECA writes:Mark your calendars for tree banding materials!When - Nov. 5, 9 a.m to 12 p.m.Where - 2338 Greenway Ave. Why? - Those pesky canker worms will start their ascent soon. Time to get the bands on!More info - For $1 per foot, you will receive tanglefoot, spatula and gloves, batting and tar paper. We will also have staple guns you can borrow.If you have any questions or concerns, John McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06631351621970818562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11041947.post-65755765165338603262011-10-01T07:35:00.002-04:002011-10-01T07:39:14.406-04:00Help clean up the parkKristan Magas writes:The park adoption program is in need of help!Please consider signing up to volunteer at Independence Park on an upcoming Saturday. We need one or two people for each Saturday to do trash sweeps and then 5-10 people to help on Saturday, Oct. 8 (and every second Saturday of each month), from 9-12 to work with the parks and rec staff on a beautification project in the park. John McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06631351621970818562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11041947.post-13238730372294756072011-09-27T17:14:00.001-04:002011-09-27T17:16:47.860-04:00Band togetherThe ECA writes:The city has offered the ECA up to $3,000 for tree banding this fall, and we need your help! The grant will help the ECA subsidize tree banding materials, making it cheaper for everyone to keep those pesky canker worms at bay. We need a lot of signatures, essentially saying you'll give at least one hour to band trees. This is something we all do anyway, so you don't need to John McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06631351621970818562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11041947.post-3131009311784445632011-09-09T07:31:00.001-04:002011-09-09T07:32:16.024-04:00RemembranceThe ECA writes:On Sunday September 11th there will be a ceremony/remembrance presented by the Firefighter Steven Coakley Foundation at the old Fire Station now the Palmer Building on 7th Street. The first bell will ring at 8:30 which is when the first plane struck the World Trade Center. Also there will be an unveiling of a piece of steel from Ground Zero that is a very small piece of an John McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06631351621970818562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11041947.post-84212380667460708992011-08-23T17:39:00.002-04:002011-08-23T17:47:52.258-04:00Help the homelessNow you can help the homeless without having to leave the neighborhood, thanks to Caldwell House at Caldwell Memorial Presbyterian Church.
John McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06631351621970818562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11041947.post-56853152845702268682011-08-07T15:42:00.001-04:002011-08-07T15:43:43.871-04:00Elizabeth potluck dinner and annual meetingMonday, Sept. 19.6:30-8:00 p.m.St. John's Baptist (corner of Hawthorne & 5th), Broach Hall (enter from rear of church).Bring a covered dish, appetizer or dessert.The Elizabeth Community Association will provide pasta and drinks.Bring $20 to renew your annual membership.John McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06631351621970818562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11041947.post-58273092749777997942011-07-24T12:30:00.002-04:002011-07-24T12:42:05.437-04:00Retail reportComing soon to Midtown: Chipotle Mexican Grill, the Vitamin Shoppe and Mattress Firm. Meanwhile, in Plaza-Midwood, Harris-Teeter will tear down and rebuild its store at the corner of Central and The Plaza.John McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06631351621970818562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11041947.post-56703945754144383952011-07-17T07:58:00.002-04:002011-07-17T07:59:34.185-04:00Clean up our parkKristan Magas writes:As many of you know, we, the Elizabeth Community, have adopted Independence Park to help the city with maintenance due to severe budget cuts. You may not know that Hawthorne's Pizza is co-adopting with us! We each are doing a weekly trash sweep of the park and working together on a monthly maintenance project. Please consider signing up for this great opportunity to show John McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06631351621970818562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11041947.post-77815404395146092852011-07-17T07:42:00.002-04:002011-07-17T07:57:21.507-04:00Great new ECA siteIf you haven't yet, check out the snazzy new Elizabeth Community Association website. Very nice.John McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06631351621970818562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11041947.post-72339073893644735622011-07-17T07:17:00.004-04:002011-07-17T07:41:22.966-04:00Our own farmers marketHope you had a chance to stop by the inaugural Elizabeth Avenue Farmers Market Saturday. There was fresh fish, eggs, honey and bread as well as fruits and veggies in the parking lot next to 1900 Mexican Grill (not, as the wonderful new ECA website says, in front of Customshop). Traffic was light when I got there around 9 a.m., but the vendors were hopeful. The baguette from Chef Charles Catering John McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06631351621970818562noreply@blogger.com0