Arbor Walk Newsletter
February 2014
We LIKE it!
Look at that Great Yard!
This month's spotlight yard is: 481 Dolphin Drive
Make sure to check out the new yard of the month sign in their yard!
Congratulations and thank you for working so hard to keep your yard looking great!
Friendly Reminders
- EMail: HOA2@dorchestersold.net
- Fax: 843-563-5095
- Mail: Dorchester Real Estate Services, Inc. P.O. Box 116 St. George, SC 29477
2. If you have any concerns about the neighborhood or specific questions please email Deb at the email address above.
3. Hey hey, ho ho, those Christmas lights have got to go.
4. Please remember cars should be parked in your driveway or garage, as apposed to your lawn.
Takin' Out the Trash
The Town of Summerville recycling and trash pickup services are provided for residents according to the schedules below via a contract with Waste Pro. Please review the information below for details on trash pick-up schedules, yard waste and recycling instructions.
Click here for information on the type of items that can be recycled. Click here of the guide for residential waste and recycling collection.
Household garbage and recycling pickups are made once weekly. If you do not know your designated day for service, please either call Waste Pro at (843) 619-0800 or click on this link to see the schedule.
All household garbage to be collected by Waste Pro personnel must be placed in disposable plastic garbage bags or some other disposable container and placed in the roll cart provided by Waste Pro. The Roll Cart is to be placed inside the curb, outside the drainage ditch line of the street, near the front line of your premises, no later than 7:00am on your designated day of pick-up.
No containers of any shape, size or form other than the Roll Carts provided by the Town of Summerville will be emptied and returned to the curb. Garbage cans of any shape and size other than Roll Carts provided by Waste Pro are not permitted on the curb at any time. Racks designated to hold garbage receptacles shall not be permitted on the curb at any time.
Bulk Items, Furniture, and Appliances – Bulk items such as furniture and “white goods” (appliances, hot water heaters, etc...) which cannot be containerized or bundled are picked up ON A CALL BASIS ONLY. Please call Waste Pro to schedule these pickups at (843) 619-0800.
You can contact Waste Pro by calling 843-619-0800 or by clicking the appropriate link below:
Date Night Ideas
Valentine’s is a holiday that celebrates your relationship, but it’s also a time when retailers rejoice, because it’s an occasion when wallets come out. Try not to buy into the V-day hype—you don’t have to blow chunks of cash for a romantic mood. After all, you can’t buy love and good memories! Read on for some frugal tips to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Do a Bar Excursion
Savvy Sugar reader gumdrops334 suggested going to a “wine bar or bar instead of a restaurant and only get drinks and snacks.”
Bar outings are more convenient because you can leave and arrive when you please. As Valentine’s falls on a Friday this year, you might find yourself rushing from work to make it to your restaurant booking on time. Cut down on the stress and the time restraints by having dinner at home, then leisurely wander over to a bar if the both of you feel up to it.
Watch Romantic Movies
Share a bowl of popcorn and pop a movie that you’re dying to see or an old favorite. You can also relive your early dating days by watching the first movie you ever watched together. Check out BuzzSugar’s list of most romantic movie moments for inspiration.
Share a Present
Combine finance forces together with your honey, and brainstorm for one gift that you both can enjoy together. Maybe it’s a practical item like an everyday gadget or something more indulgent like a nice bottle of wine.
Celebrate After
Avoid the hectic rush on Valentine’s Day, and push off your plans after the weekend. That way, you’ll be able to enjoy the romantic holiday without work hanging over your head, and you don’t have to deal with the V-day mark-ups from retailers and restaurants.
Make Handmade Vouchers
Giving the gift of experience is a creative and personal present that your partner would enjoy. Write out vouchers for anything from a massage to a romantic dance. Another good option is to offer an IOU for a chore your partner dislikes to do.
Pick Rose Alternatives
Florists increase the prices of traditional Valentine’s flowers during the holiday, so pick some nontraditional alternatives to lower the costs. You can also giving more functional choices like rosemary or basil plants. If you’re set on giving roses, mix it up with other varieties to save.
Take a Moonlit Walk
After a hearty meal, stroll with your honey under the moon for a romantic night out. Head toward a nearby park or beach and gaze at the stars. You can also choose to wander aimlessly and explore new routes.
Meaningful Message
Words from the bottom of your heart are priceless, so write love letters expressing how you feel, or even lists like “10 Reasons Why I Love You” would make sweet presents.
Revisiting Memories
It’s time to bring out your old albums and scrapbooks and reminisce over your photo memories! If you prefer to go digital, compile a Flickr album of your pictures and click through them together with your partner.
From: http://www.learnvest.com/2012/02/14-adorably-cheap-ideas-for-valentines-day/
In Search Of...
- Are you looking for a service or resource? Maybe your neighbors can help! Email us with what you're looking for and how to contact you and we'll add it to the newsletter.
Here's How We Can Help
Want to contribute?
- Do you have a great neighbor and think others should know about it? Nominate them for Neighbor of the Month! Send us the name of a neighbor that you would like to spotlight and why you are nominating him or her.
- Do you offer a service that might be useful to others in the neighborhood? Perhaps a child that can babysit, lawn care service, house maintenance, or professional cakes? Let us know and we'll briefly share your info in the newsletter.
- Do you have any tips you'd like to share with others? Let us know
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