Renaissance Park Neighborhood Association & Community Watch

1st Annual Chili Cook-Off Wrap-up

Anthony McLeod — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:24:58 +0000

Almost 100 residents joined in the 1st Annual Chili Cook-Off. Ted Gross, owner of Bottle Revolution and Ren Park resident, provided the Beer Tasting.

We had 12 fantastic chili entries. Residents tasted each chili and voted for their favorite. And the winners were:

1st- Ed & Debbie Browning with their chili “Winter Warmth”. They received a gift certificate to Bottle Revolution, a “My Chili Brought It, 2012 Ren Park Chili Cook-Off Champion” apron, and their name added, as the 2012 winner, to the Chili Cook-Off Champion plaque that will be displayed at the Visitors Center

2nd- Amanda & Matthew Waligora, with their chili “Pot ‘O Gold”. They received a gift certificate to Bottle Revolution.

3rd- Cara McLeod, with her chili “The Lousy Hunter” (Vegetarian). She received a gift certificate to Bottle Revolution.

Thank You to each of our Chili Chefs for their great chili, to Ted for the good adult beverages, and to all of our residents who came for a night out with the neighbors.

So, Who’s planning their recipe for next year?

Are you a professional living in RenPark?

Anthony McLeod — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:37:03 +0000

You Are A Professional Living in RenPark…
You’d Like a Venue to Showcase What You Do…
This is it!

RenPark Professional Fair

Saturday, May 12, 2012
10 AM – 3 PM

Interested?

Attend an organizational meeting on Monday, March 19, 7 PM, in the clubhouse, first floor. A committee will be formed to prepare for the Professional Fair and for future activities of the RenPark Professional Association.

RSVP to the March 19th meeting: Natalie Bates

Ask questions and make suggestions to help us prepare an agenda for the March 19th meeting.

The First Family – Profiles in RenPark

Natalie Bates — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:24:08 +0000

Ed, Jenny, and Graham Rogers were the first residents of Renaissance Park, moving in on July 13, 2007. They moved from Boylan Heights, just west of downtown. They wanted to stay near downtown, enjoy the benefits of new construction, and be close to Ed’s work at NC State. He is an Associate Director in the Communication Technologies Office. Jenny works for Elexio, a church management software and website company. Graham is in 4th grade at GRACE Christian School.

Earliest memory of Ren Park:
Jenny: Driving from Lake Wheeler to the Target in Garner and over time seeing the land cleared. Then seeing this lone building (the Welcome Center) and wondering what it was and what was happening.

Ed: Walking in the mud to meet a sales rep in an RV. They were just getting ready to pave the parking lot and initial construction had started on the pool. The rep had sketchy prints for the entire development and a list of builders. The only house plans ready for selection were with First American (now Mungo Homes).

Favorite thing about being the first ones to move in:
Graham: The Pool! For about a month we had the pool to ourselves with two bored lifeguards. Later others moved in, and people with contracts to purchase, yet waiting to move in, were allowed to enjoy the pool, too.

Ed: Waving daily to the security guard who patrolled the property each night. The night we moved in, the security guard thought we were trespassing. Also Graham and I enjoyed looking for airport artifacts from the old Raleigh Municipal Airport which used to occupy this site.

Jenny: Welcoming new neighbors and watching the incredible change in the landscape

Favorite nearby restaurants:
Ed: Larry’s Southern Kitchen—all you can eat including pig’s feet and collards. It’s located on Tryon Rd., after you cross Wilmington St.

Jenny & Graham: El Toro (The Bull) is located at the corner of Junction and Tryon Rd., across from RenPark. Fav menu items include tacos and gorditas with Tinga (shredded spicy white meat chicken) with the condiment/salsa bar.

Favorite things about Ren Park now:
Graham: The pool, of course, and the sidewalks for riding bikes and scooters plus fun activities like the 4th of July kids’ parade and the Christmas party for Lil’ Troops.

Favorite thing about RenPark in the future:
Ed: Retail on a realigned Tryon Rd.

First Annual Chili Cook-off (with Beer Tasting)

Anthony McLeod — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:01:02 +0000

Upcoming Book Club Dates 2012

Anthony McLeod — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:00:33 +0000

Dates & Time	Books	Homes
January 9th – 7:00 pm	Catcher in the Rye	Natalie Bates
March 12th – 7:00 pm	Cutting for Stone	Cara McLeod
May 14th – 7:00 pm	The Shack	TBA
July 9th – 7:00 pm	TBA	TBA
September 10th – 7:00 pm	TBA	TBA
November 12th – 7:00 pm	TBA	TBA

Ugly Holiday Sweater Party

Anthony McLeod — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:26:43 +0000

Toys For ‘Lil’ Troops

Anthony McLeod — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 01:27:17 +0000

Pedestrian Planning Open House – November 16, 2011

Anthony McLeod — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:06:12 +0000

Would you like to be able to walk or ride your bike to downtown Raleigh? Do you see the intersection of South Saunders and Chapanoke as a danger to vehicles and an area not to be approached on foot?

If so we need your voice heard at the Pedestrian Planning Open House – November 16, 2011 from 4-7PM at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts.

For more information on the plan click here.

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Public Design Workshop

Anthony McLeod — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:41:58 +0000

Lake Wheeler Road Corridor: I-40 to Tryon Road
Saturday, November 5th, 2011
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Peach Road Community Center – 911 Ileagnes Road, Raleigh, NC

Plan to attend this design workshop to help determine a long-range vision for the Lake Wheeler Road corridor! This planning exercise will allow participants to envision, identify, and propose potential improvements to enhance the corridor’s capacity to adequately and safely accommodate pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. For questions, contact Fleming El-Amin, Transportation Planner, Office of Transportation Planning, 919-516-2158.

No registration is required.

For special accommodations, contact City of Raleigh Public Affairs Office at 919-996-3100.

Ren Park Knitting Group

Anthony McLeod — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:56:10 +0000

We had another good night of knitting this past Thursday! We had two new knitters who left with beginning scarves hanging from their needles! Our group is growing. If you are unable to attend, please keep those knitting needles busy. Our delivery date for the scarves is our December 1st. meeting which is a ?eld trip to the Rescue Mission. Lynn and Sarah Daniell will give us a personal tour. Be sure to mark your calendars.

Our next meeting is Thursday November 3rd. We hope all of you will come. Please let me know if you plan to attend by Wednesday 2nd.

Kathy Stancil
1340 Palace Garden Way