Save the date for the next Springfield Roundtable meeting, Wednesday, July 7, at 10:30 A.M. Representatives from various City agencies will give reports and listen to your concerns. Coming together at the Roundtable affords them the best opportunity to coordinate their efforts for the Springfield neighborhood. If you are unable to attend, you may e-mail your questions and comments to SPAR. We will pass them on to the appropriate agency.
Please contact SPAR with the location of any cave-ins and potholes that you see in Springfield. Tell us how long it has been there and the approximate size. The SPAR Office is compiling a map…for what purpose? We will submit the locations to the City and track the repairs.
353-7727 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Please take the time to visit www.projectnewground.org to find ash remediation information. Carrie Davis, 265-4736 (office) or 307-0751 (cell), is our direct contact for technical assistance. Her hours are Mon. – Fri. from 9am to 5pm.
Recycle for Springfield! Every ton of recycled paper conserves 3 cubic yards of landfill space, saves 4,000 kilowatts of electricity, 7,000 gallons of water, almost 4,000 gallons of oil and reduces your carbon footprint. Please bring newspapers, magazines, office and school papers, catalogs, mail, shredded paper in clear plastic bags, envelopes, folders, and paperback books to the yellow and green bin. It’s a great way to keep the clutter out of your home and support Springfield programs and the environment at the same time! The bin is in the large, open field beside the Jacksonville Printing shop at 1326 N Main (west side of Main St.). Thank you so much for supporting your community by bringing your paper to this location. Paper only, please. No cardboard, plastic, metal, glass or trash.
SPAR Facebook Fan Page
SPAR will post information about community events, meetings, and news. There are some great pictures on the page of the Springfield of old and new. Please join and stay up to date on Springfield. http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Jacksonville-FL/Springfield-Preservation-and-Revitalization-SPAR/307036889004
New Restaurant Opens in Springfield
We welcome Springfield’s newest restaurant, The Native Home Style Eatery & Catering. The Native, located at 1347 Market St. N., had a soft opening on June 29th and will have a Grand Opening at a time to be announced. They specialize in BBQ, hot or cold subs and wraps, and daily home style specials. Currently, the hours of operation are Tuesday – Sunday, from 11:00am – 8:00pm. Call The Native at 683-6105 and let them know what their chef can do to customize your order. www.thenativebbq.com
JULY FIRST FRIDAY, 8 -12PM, Block party on E 9th St. between Hubbard and Market St.
PUT ON YOUR GRASS SKIRTS, COCONUT BRAS AND PARROT HEADS! This month’s theme is Cheeseburgers in Paradise and Wasting Away in Margaritaville. There will be a margarita tasting contest, so bring your BEST recipe and try to win your neighbor’s vote! There will be plenty of cheeseburgers to eat. Please contribute with your munchies and favorite libations. If you want a guaranteed seat, bring your folding chairs. There will be games, a DJ and much fun to be had!
SPAR Block Captains’ Morning After Clean Up – July 3 - 10:00AM - 12:00PM
The July neighborhood clean-up will focus on the Walnut and Ionia alleys between 3rd and 4th Street. Other areas have been identified for clean up depending on the turnout. Meet behind the Wachovia (6th and Hubbard) at 10 am on Saturday. Please bring any gas weedeaters, clippers, or other grass/vine/weed trimming equipment that you have available.
Independence Day Celebration at Confederate Park, July 3, 2010, 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM
U.S. Navy Band; Carriage Rides; Patrick Henry; Benjamin Franklin;
Pony Rides; Bounce Houses; Face Painting; Balloons; Child ID Program
Bring your lawn chairs and join Solomon Lodge #20 F&AM for a patriotic event celebrating the United States. Don’t miss out on the live auction featuring incredible deals on vacations to Italy (Cooking in Tuscany), France (Paris with a “Phantom” experience) and San Francisco (wine country). Service personnel in uniform will receive a free meal.
Springfield Mommies July 4th Events
Kids and parents come on out and participate in the annual pre-game parade around the bases. Wear your most festive red, white and blue threads, decorate your trikes, scooters and strollers, and show your American pride! We’ll be parading around the bases at 4:45pm, then stay for the first pitch of the annual Throwback Baseball Game at 5pm. In addition to our annual parade we’ll be selling ice cold lemonade and homemade cookies at the game along with glow necklaces and bracelets for the kids and those kids at heart. All proceeds will go towards SMG community activities.
Sweet Pete’s- Pure, Simple Sweets, 1922 Pearl St.,
delayed their “soft opening” until next weekend. Tentative Hours- Tues-Sat 10:00-7:00; Sun- 12:00-5:00
Go to www.facebook.com/sweetpetes or www.sweetpete.net to get detailed opening day information including special discounts. The all natural candy shop is owned by Peter Behringer,
former President of Peterbrooke Chocolatier.
At the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 101 W. 1st Street:
The Slave Trade and Abolition exhibit is on display through the end of August and also the paintings of artist Solomon Dixon are on exhibit through the end of August.
An Art Opening Reception for the Solomon Dixon exhibit will be held Friday, July 9 from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm.
Urban Core CPAC, Monday, July 12, 2010, 5 p.m.
Ed Ball Building ~ Training Room 110 ~ 214 N. Hogan St.
Save Our Historic Homes meeting July 14, 2010 at 7 p.m.
Nicole Lopez is organizing a meeting to discuss ways to save all the homes in Springfield. The meeting location is St. Mary’s Church, 1924 Laura Street.
Organic Fertilization & Pest Control, Springfield Community Garden, 1425 N. Laura
Thursday, July 15th, 5 PM
Instructor: Jonathan Felts, Horticulturalist/ BLFN Co-Founder
Jonathan has been practicing organic gardening methods for the past 14 years. He has instructed courses on Greenhouse Production at the community college level, and has co-instructed courses on permaculture and sustainable living. As co-founder of a green market and community garden, he wishes to grow new farmers with advice and encouragement.
Learn how to identify north Florida pests and beneficial insects in your garden and how to control them using organic methods. Also learn to identify & solve common garden problems such as powdery mildew, blossom end-rot and fungal issues. In this workshop, we will also learn how to grow healthy, organic soil over time through different amendments & planting methods. Reserve your spot today! Email to register: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.BeachesLocalFoodNetwork.org
The Alley Task Force is continuing to address Springfield alley street lighting. JoAnn Tredennick, Alley Task Force Chair, has been designated SPAR’s representative and contact person for JEA on this issue. There will be a meeting with JEA to determine exactly how a Public Works directive to continue maintaining the streetlights will be implemented.
Current exhibits at the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum (101 W. 1st St.)
“Slave Trade and Abolition” manuscript exhibit runs May 4 - August 28. This exhibit features the original manuscripts and treaties that abolished slavery.
The SPAR Office is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Please contact us (phone 353-7727 or visit us at 1321 N. Main St.) with any questions or needs where we may be able to offer assistance. We are always happy to serve the community!
Thank you for your support,
SPAR Office
