What: Annual Windsor Heights Easter Egg Hunt
Where: Colby Park
Time: 9:00 a.m. (don't be late!)
Date: Saturday, April 23
Ages: Three Age Groups: 3 years and under; 4-7 years old; 8-12 years old
Prizes: Eggs marked with stars get a prize!

  

  

Windsor Heights on Facebook:  Did you know Windsor Heights has its own Facebook page?  Click here to Like Windsor Heights and get the latest news sent directly to your Facebook account.    

  

Mother's Day Bike Ride in Colby Park:  Bring your bike, family and friends and meet at the band pavilion in Windsor Heights' Colby Park 6900 School Street on Sunday, May 8.   Receive a granola bar and go for a leisurely paced, short ride beginning at 1 pm - 5 mile round trip.  Veteran rider Gervase Gallant will lead this Mother's Day special ride.  Plus, the Windsor Heights Community and Events Center will be open for tours from 1:00-2:30 p.m.  Ride details on www.bikeiowa.com

  

City Wide Garage Sale:  This year's annual Windsor Heights city wide garage sale will be held on Saturday, May 14th opening at 8:00 am. The cost for inclusion in the City Wide Garage sale list is $5.00.  If you are intersted, please stop by city hall and fill out the garage sale form or email Josh Heggen at jheggen@windsorheights.org the form located here.  Please complete your application by Wednesday, May 4^th. A map of sale locations and items will be posted on the city's website and available at city hall for potential customers.

  

  

Help Support July 4th and Fireworks in Windsor Heights:  The city always wants to provide the most enjoyable experience during July 4th, but all the wonderful activities cost money.  In order to help cover the expenses, buttons are for sale at city hall for $2 to help raise money for fireworks.  Please stop in and show your support for continued fireworks during the 4th.  In addition, the below artwork was commissioned and numbered prints are for sale for $25 at city hall.  Of the $25, $20 would be considered tax deductible.  

  

  

  

  

 

If your current plans involve the same old flowers and plants, or some parts of your garden need thinning out, Keep Windsor Heights Beautiful has a great solution. Diversify your plant varieties and share your favorites during the first-annual Windsor Heights Plant Exchange on Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. until noon at Lions Park (1133 66th Street, behind City Hall).

 

This free event gives you the opportunity to brighten up your garden, flower beds, or flower pots in exchange for items you bring to share. Besides plants, you're also invited to bring gently used garden accessories and art to trade for something new (to you!).

 

"The Exchange provides the ultimate recycling opportunity," said Larry Wilson, a member of Keep Windsor Heights Beautiful and the event's organizer. "Whether planting an elaborate garden or simply looking to spruce up front porch planters, neighbors will be able to get new varieties just for sharing their own."

 

Facing a vexing gardening challenge? Have questions about what to plant in that shady corner? Polk County Master Gardeners will be on hand to share advice and answer your questions! And be sure to visit the local arts vendors while you're there.

 

The success of this event depends on YOU! The more people who attend, the more there will be to share.

 

No pre-registration is required; to make the exchange process go smoothly, fill out Plant Information Forms ahead of time. Forms are available at www.windsorheights.org or will be available on site at Lions Park.

 

So, start planning what plants you'll bring (you can always stop by a garden center and bring new things to share, too) - and bring a friend!

 

Questions? Please call 515-276-0243.

The Plant Exchange is sponsored by the Keep Windsor Heights Beautiful Committee, a local nonprofit partner of Keep Iowa Beautiful. The mission of Keep Windsor Heights Beautiful is to engage the citizens, businesses, and government of Windsor Heights to take greater responsibility for beautifying and improving our community.

   

  

WHAMM:  The Windsor Heights Annual Mini Marathon is less than a month away,click here to get registered.    

  

  

Planning and Zoning:  The next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 27th at 4:30 p.m.  The commission will continue its discussion of the comprehensive plan.