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Midtown Projects & Events
The Midtown
Neighborhood Association schedules a variety of events throughout the
year to promote and preserve the character and quality of living in the
Midtown Neighborhood. These events are just some of the ways we bring
neighbors together and bring the rest of the city to Midtown.
Old
Fashioned Fourth of July Parade & Celebration
Join us each year for a parade and more with that old fashion picnic feel,
games and food.
The
Victorian Christmas Homes Tour
Midtown homeowners graciously open their homes
to visitors for a guided tour. Hosts explain the history of the structure
and relate information about the home
Victorian Christmas Homes Tour 2008
Friday, December 5, from 5 – 9pm,
and Saturday, December 6, 2008, 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
Concerts in the Park
In the summer of 2001, Midtown kicked off our "Music in the Park"
series. Past performers have included The Garbonzos, Poco Loco, Radio
Flyer, Jim & Kim Lansford, Lyle Strictland, and The Gallier Brothers.
The concerts and refreshments are free of charge. Bring a lawn chair,
a picnic dinner and your friends and family.
2008
June
22--Noah Earl
July 27--Uncle Rico's Time Machine
Aug. 23--Da Mullets
Moon
City Garden Club www.mooncitygardenclub.com
Victorian Garden Tour and Tea
Moon City
Garden Club hosts a garden tour and tea each year. Tour several gardens
in Springfield's Historic Midtown and enjoy a Victorian Tea. Proceeds
from these events support beautification projects in the Midtown Area.
The
Neighborhood Watch Program
Midtown currently has a Neighborhood Watch Program
covering a large part of the neighborhood. Nine households have volunteered
to serve as block captains. Please call Officer Mark Sears to volunteer
to help or find out who is your block captain. He can be reached at 874-1201
x 44130#.
Neighborhood
Wide Cleanup
One of the
most popular events for Midtown has been our neighborhood-wide clean-up.
It will be scheduled at a later date. We will have dumpsters on the east
side of the Cox North Medical Center's east parking lot along Benton Street.
Anything but hazadorous waste can be put in the dumpsters. We will also
have a tree service company to chip limbs and branches. Volunteers are
needed to help pick up merchandise from homes that can't get to the dumpster
site.
Call Phil Noah at 863-7282 if you are able to volunteer.
Fall
Cleanup
Neighbors
who would like to have their yard waste removed are asked to have their
bagged leaves and limbs –on their curbs by 8:30 AM for pick up.
DO NOT TIE the leave bags please and limbs must be smaller than 4’
long and 2” in diameter. We will be driving the neighborhood to
look for items but if they want to arrange pick up or to volunteer call
Jana Sisco - 831-5330
Washington
Park Cleanup
Another popular
cleanup event. More details to come.
The
Midtown Neighborhood Association is pleased to announce a scholarship
program for a Midtown resident.
The
$1000 scholarship will be awarded to a student planning to attend any
college or university within the city of Springfield.
Considerations for scholarship include: community service in local community;
cumulative GPA; class rank; ACT test scores; and number of years as Midtown
resident. CLICK
HERE TO DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION
All
questions should be directed to Jana Sisco, Scholarship Chair, 1440 N.
Clay, Springfield, MO 65802 (417) 831-5330
General
Membership Meetings
Meetings
are the last Tuesday of each month, 7:00pm, at Central Christian Church
(on the Southwest corner of Washington and Division). Please stop in and
see what the Midtown Neighborhood Association is all about.
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