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Granada Hills HOA Newsletter!

JULY 2024

Granada Hills HOANewsletter!JULY 2024

Neighborhood News and Announcements

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Fourth of July in Granada Hills!

Three Cheers for the Red, White, & Blue! Our most beloved annual event is here, and we hope you will all participate in the fun! The Oak Hill Fire Department will be coming out to lead our parade, and the HOA has been working hard to plan a fun-filled day. Everyone is invited to join in. Read on for details about all the events!

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Fun Run / Walk 7:30am

Start your Independence Day off on the right foot! Join us at the basketball courts for a friendly 5K Fun Run (or walk) around the neighborhood. All ages are welcome (pups too!). Please arrive by 7:15am, as we will take off at 7:30 sharp!

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Parade 10:00am

Show your spirit by decorating your bikes, scooters, tractors, cars, wagons, golf carts and go carts and joining the parade! Participants will meet at the empty lot on El Dorado between 9:30 and 9:45am, and the parade will begin at 10am. The route will run west on El Dorado, then right on La Fauna, right on Espanola, and left on El Rey to end up at the pool for fun and games, and even some visiting with the firefighters!

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Celebration and Games

We will all gather at the pool for food, fun and games! The HOA will be serving up hot dogs and chips, but feel free to bring your own picnic as well. Awards will be given to our best decorated parade participants, and there will be some fun pool games for the kids starting at 11:30am! Everyone is invited to stay and hang until the event ends at 2pm.

Decorate & Celebrate!
Kids- get your bike ready for the parade -- here's a great list of 4th of July bicycle decoration ideas.

Upcoming Events

July 4th Parade and Celebration - Thursday, July 4th

This is our most beloved and fun event of the year! A full day of fun and community building! Start off your day with a neighborhood 5K Fun Run/Walk, followed by a parade, and ending with music, food and celebration at the pool! Everyone is invited to decorate their cars, bikes, scooters, lawn mowers, or whatever and join the parade!

HOA Monthly Board Meeting - Monday, July 15th, @ 6:30 pm

The Granada Hills HOA Board meets once a month to discuss updates and needs of the neighborhood, respond to requests from committees, plan events, and vote on any expenditures or other changes. If you would like to attend a meeting, reach out to board@granadahills.org.

Reminders

Talk to your neighbors about the HOA

Thank you for becoming a member of the HOA! Your membership and participation is what helps keep our neighborhood running smoothly. As a reminder, your dues pay for….

  • Community events, like 4th of July, It's My Park Day & Movie Nights
  • Holiday events like the Easter Celebration, Trunk-or-Treat, Craft Fair and Santa in the Park
  • Park improvements: Mural, Granada Hills sign, gaga pit, etc.
  • Lawn care, tree care, and landscaping in shared park spaces
  • Lights around the basketball and tennis court
  • Streetlights at Gallant Fox (north and south) and FM 1826, making those intersections safer
  • Water in shared park spaces
  • Playscape maintenance and improvements
  • Tennis court upkeep (and new pickleball lines)
  • Property taxes and garbage collection for the park
  • Port-a-potty at the park
  • Neighborhood safety efforts, like the radar feedback speed limit sign
  • Welcome gifts for new families moving in
  • And many other things we all enjoy and benefit from


We are a volunteer-run organization, and we rely on volunteer memberships to cover costs. Please help us increase membership and make Granada Hills even better! Be sure to talk to your neighbors about the work that we do and encourage them to join or get involved. Membership forms can be found at https://www.granadahillshoa.org/membership.

Members Matter: Share Your Feedback for Granada HIlls
Please take a moment to answer these FIVE questions to share your feedback on what matters to you, and how the Granada Hills HOA Board can continue to help make our neighborhood great!
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Help Welcome New Neighbors to GH!

Are you a small business owner, a creator, or just someone with connections? We are looking for donations of local products to include in the welcome bags (locally grown honey, wine, snacks, coupons, Granada Hills branded items, etc.) or cash donations to allow us to purchase items from our online Granada Hills Store. To contribute, please email us at board@granadahillshoa.org.

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Find Us on Facebook

Did you know that Granada Hills is on Facebook? To stay up to date on issues and events in the 'hood, please be sure to join our Granada Hills Neighborhood & Pool Community Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GranadaHillsCommunity

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Block Parties

Having a block party is a great way to bring neighbors together and build community. If you would like to plan a block party for your street, the HOA would love to support your initiative! Please reach out to board@granadahillshoa.org to discuss how we can support your efforts.

Granada Hills Swag Shop
We have neighborhood swag for sale - shirts, hats, mugs, etc. Show your Granada Hills pride by sporting some swag that represents your 'hood.

Neighborhood Advertisements

Want to place an ad? Reach out to board@granadahillshoa.org for more information and pricing. Kids' advertising is FREE!

Resources

Granada Hills HOA
Sara Headden - Director of Communications