Upcoming Events
VOLUNTEERS DESPERATELY NEEDED – OCT. 21
The BNA’s I-235 cleanup is this Saturday, October 21st, at 8 a.m., and there are currently only two volunteers. We will be walking the north side of freeway between 35th St. and 42nd St., collecting any trash that has accumulated since construction was finished. Please contact Nancy Dunbar at 255-2671 if you can help.
BEGGAR’S NIGHT – OCT. 30
Beaverdale-area children will celebrate Halloween on Monday, Oct. 30, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Your lit porch light is a sign to the kids that you’ll be participating.
BNA QUARTERLY MEETING – NOV. 14
7 p.m. All Beaverdale residents are invited to attend the meeting at Northwest Community Center (5110 Franklin Ave.). Representatives from neighborhood schools and the Des Moines school district will provide us updates on the Hoover/Meredith improvements, the renovated Perkins Elementary and other projects.
Other Beaverdale News
FALL FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE
Did you miss the 2006 Fall Festival t-shirts and posters? Some sizes are still available. So are 2005 t-shirts and posters, as well as Beaverdale mugs, beanies, and shirts. Contact Bill Miller at 255-2489 for more information or to place an order.
DEALING WITH PANHANDLERS (We are repeating this info, as the problem still persists.)
An increase in door-to-door panhandling in Beaverdale has caused concern. According to police, these visitors return because they've been successful in getting donations in the past. If coming to Beaverdale continues to be profitable, they will return again. We're providing the following information because the problem continues.
Panhandlers often appear to have legitimate needs, but it's important to remember that they can pose a threat to you and your family. If you choose to open the door at all, do so with extreme caution, as panhandlers have been known to force their way in. If a stranger visits your home with a need for money, regardless of his story, he is most likely a panhandler.
Realize that not giving a panhandler money is probably the most effective way to keep them out of the neighborhood. A few things to keep in mind: don't open your door to strangers, and if you are ever unsure about a visitor to your street, call the Des Moines Police at 283-4311. The police will be able to check into any concerns and look out for trouble before it strikes.
