June 22, 2012

Press Release: Nashville Zoo Bay Giraffe on Exhibit tomorrow.

Baby Giraffe Goes on Exhibit

Nashville Zoo’s three-week old Masai giraffe will be making her public debut this Saturday, June 23. Guests can see the young calf, named Camilla, on exhibit from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the African Savannah with the Zoo’s other female giraffes, Margarita and Layla.
“Camilla made a brief appearance on exhibit this morning so we could get her acclimated to the habitat,” said Kate Cortelyou, lead giraffe keeper. “Everything went very well, so we are excited for guests to officially meet her on Saturday.”
The Zoo’s 7-year old Masai giraffe Margarita gave birth to the female calf on Sunday, June 10. Now three weeks old, Camilla weighs 185 lbs. and stands 6 feet, 2 inches tall. The Zoo plans to alternate the three females on exhibit with male giraffe Congo, who has not been introduced to the baby yet. Congo will be on exhibit Saturday from 2:30 – 6 p.m. and during tomorrow’s member night from 6 – 8 p.m.

giraffe by Amiee Stubbs

photo by Amiee Stubbs


“Congo is very interested in the baby, but due to the huge size difference, we are holding on introducing the two until she gets bigger,” said Cortelyou.
Camilla was named by Philanthropist Maggi (Margaret) Turner in honor of her niece, Camille.  Margaret was instrumental in bringing giraffes to the Nashville Zoo and generously contributed to the “Stick Your Neck Out” campaign which raised funds to build the giraffe facility.  Camilla’s Mom, Margarita, is named for Maggi (Margaret)
Masai giraffes are one of nine different sub-species and are known for their oak-leaf shaped spot pattern. They are native to the savannas of Kenya and Tanzania in Africa.
Nashville Zoo is accredited by the prestigious Association of Zoos and Aquariums, assuring the highest standards of animal care and husbandry. Attracting more than 640,000 visitors annually, the Zoo is considered one of the top things to do in Nashville. The Zoo is a non-profit organization located at 3777 Nolensville Pike and is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. The mission of Nashville Zoo is to inspire a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation and leadership. For more information about Nashville Zoo, call 615-833-1534 or visit www.nashvillezoo.org.

Immediate Release: June 21, 2012

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June 20, 2012

Nearby: Bluegrass and Pancakes benefit

A benefit for Music City Honor Flight will take place saturday in nearby Crieve Hall. Music City Honor Flight flies WWII Veterans to Washington, DC to visit the WWII Memorials. Bluegrass and Pancakes will be held Saturday June 23 8am-11am at Crievewood United Methodist Church, 451 Hogan road, Nashville, TN 37220. $5 per person/$20 per family. Come for Pancake breakfeast and live music. This benefit was organized by Jonathan Dillard, a seventeen year old Crieve Hall resident. Please bring chairs or blankets.

About Music City Honor Flight.

Music City Honor Flight, a program honoring Nashville area World War II veterans, announced it will fly Nashville area World War II veterans to Washington D.C. to see the World War II Memorial built in their honor. The all expense paid trip is scheduled for September 5, 2012.

According to retired Army Colonel John Furgess, President of Music City Honor Flight, “Sixteen million Americans served during World War II. Now there are probably just a little more than 2.7 million still alive. However, we are losing them at a rate of anywhere from l,500 to l,700 a day. So it is somewhat urgent that we take as many as possible to see the memorial that was built to thank them for their service and to mourn the more than 400,000 war dead who will never see it.”

via http://musiccityhf.org/

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June 12, 2012

Website: If You Want to Increase Your Home’s Value, Support Locally Owned Businesses.

Very interesting article on increasing home values by buying local. There are several shops on Trousdale and in Grassmere Park plus neighbors that their own run businesses. Please remember to buy local and support our neighborhood.

If You Want to Increase Your Home’s Value, Support Locally Owned Businesses in Your Neighborhood.

Based on a recent study by American Express OPEN, home values in neighborhoods with strong independent retail districts grew at a much faster rate over a 14 year period than those without.

http://www.independentwestand.org

In the Nashville Metro area, the average home value would have increased 111% or $111,263 to $211,563 from 1997 to 2011 if it was located near a successful independent business district.

Comment with your favorite Caldwell-Abbay Hall business.

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June 12, 2012

Brush Collection has begun

The brush collection trucks are already in the neighborhood. There’s one on the Trousdale end of Lynn. It’s the last-minute to add to your brush pile. The Neighborhood will look better without all the piles of limbs by the street.

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June 3, 2012

Brush Collection in Caldwell Abbay Hall starts June 12

Brush and Leaf Collection pick-up starts Tuesday June 12. Remember during the last collection period the trucks were on our streets the first day of the collection period.

“Residents in Metro Nashville’s Urban and General Services Districts have their brush and yard waste collected three times a year on a rotation schedule along 12 routes. Instead of chippers, Metro Public Works uses knuckle boom trucks equipped with a mechanical arm that lifts brush piles up and into a trailer that’s pulled behind the truck.

  1. Put brush out before the first day the trucks are scheduled to be in your Area.
  2. Place your brush where your garbage is collected – at the curb if your trash is collected there or in the alley if you have alley trash collection
  3. Leaves and grass clippings can be put out with your limbs and other brush in brown paper bags ONLY. Plastic bags will not be accepted.

Next pick up should be in mid October.

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May 29, 2012

Caldwell-Abbay Hall Clean up day is Saturday June 2

Saturday June 2 is Neighborhood Cleanup Day.

Metro Public works will bring a Roll-Off Bin to our Clean-up day! The bin will be located on Lynn Court. The bin will be here from 8am-noon.
Items you can drop off inculde
Air conditioners
Automobile parts
Bicycles
Exercise Equipment
Furniture
lawn mowers
Mattresses/box Springs
Sofas
Stoves
Refrigerators
Toliets
Sinks
Washers dryers
Water Heaters

They will not collect Batteries, oil, Construction/remodeling materials of any kind, Hazardous or electronic waste.

Sponsored by: Mayor KArl Dean, Distirct 26 Councilmember Chris Harmon, Distirct 26 Beautification Member Gayle Feltner, Metro Pulic Works. Metro Beautification, Keep America Beautiful, TDOT litter grant.

for more information and to volunter contact Gayle Feltner 832-4412.

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May 7, 2012

Summer updates

June 2 is Neighborhood Clean-Up Day.

June 2 and July 7 10am-12pm Our Councilman Chris Harmon will have office hours at the public library on Edmondson Pike

July 1, 2012

Trash Cart Fees for More Than Two Carts – Public Works will begin phasing in fees for multiple trash carts at residences and businesses that use the brown trash carts for collection. Residents and businesses using more than two trash carts will be charged a collection and disposal fee for the additional trash. To receive collection of more than 2 trash containers, customers will need to pay a monthly collection and disposal fee that reflects the actual cost to Public Works for collecting and disposing of that additional trash.

Public Works will provide customers additional recycling carts and monthly collection of recycling at no additional cost.

More at Nashville.gov

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April 25, 2012

Zoovie night this Saturday!

Postposted from last week, Ice Age:Dawn of The Dinosaurs will be shown at the Nashville Zoo saturday night. The movie will be shown on a giant inflatable screen at sunset. Other activities start at six.

Admission: Free for Zoo Members, inculded with admission for non-members or $5 after 6pm.
Additional fees apply for Dino Trek, Carousel, face painting and concessions.

Zoovie Nights include games, inflatables, music, and after hour access to carousel and DinoTrek (additional fees apply). When the sun goes down the evening’s feature film will play on a large inflatable screen, so pack a blanket and head to the Zoo! Zoovie night is included with Zoo admission (on day of event), $5 after 6 p.m. and free for members.

More at details Zoovie Nights at Nashville Zoo.
Zoo animal trails will close at 6 p.m. and guests must stay in Festival Field area after Zoo closing time.

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April 12, 2012

Reminder AmVets truck pick up.

The AmVETS truck will be in the neighborhood tomorrow, Friday April 13.  They are looking for small household items and usable clothes. If you have items for them.

#1)place your boxes or bags where they can be seen from the street. Place then before 8am on April 13.

#2)Attach the card they sent you in the mail OR Write AMVETS on a sheet of paper.

#3)They will pick up your items between 8 and dark.

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April 3, 2012

Eggstravaganzoo this saturday!

Jim Bartoo of the Nashville annnouces Eggstravaganzoo this saturday and warns of high traffic.

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Every year, on the Saturday before Easter Sunday, Nashville Zoo holds a very popular event called “Eggstravaganzoo”. This annual Easter egg hunt draws more than 10,000 guests to the Zoo and we expect similar crowds this year. We will be using our back gate at the corner of Elysian Fields Road and Danby Drive as overflow parking for our Zoo members. Please expect heavier than normal traffic in this area from about 8:30 a.m. until about 4:00 p.m. on April 7. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Thanks,
Jim Bartoo
Marketing and Public Relations Director
Nashville Zoo
3777 Nolensville Pike
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 833-1534 x 126
jbartoo@nashvillezoo.org
www.nashvillezoo.org

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For those that plan to attend.Click Eggstravaganzoo for full details. Below is only a brief summary of events.

Location Zoo-wide with activities on Festival Field
Date Saturday, April 7
Fee Free with Zoo admission or membership
Times 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Egg Hunt Times:
2 & under: 10 a.m. OR 12:30 p.m.
3 years: 10:30 a.m. OR 1 p.m.
4-5 years: 11 a.m. OR 1:30 p.m.
6-7 years: 11:30 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
8-10 years: Noon OR 2:30 p.m

Reservations

Eggstravaganzoo is included with Zoo admission, and no reservations are needed. Bunny Breakfast and Bunny Lunch are by reservation only.

Chris
Lynn DR.

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