When I was a young boy,... my father told me a story about barn raising. He was born on an apple farm in Napa Valley CA.. The idea is this,... when a neighbor needed help,... you rounded up the people power from the church, & community. People donated food,...and sweat,... and time,... and enjoyed fellowship,... and the job got done. Crops were harvested on time,... stuff got done with compassion. I hope we,... as a community can learn from this example....See More

This coming school year I will be working with the senior class to raise funds and organize the All Night party for our Seniors.  This offers our seniors a a night to have lots of fun and do it safely, but it takes alot of community support and funds to do this.  Right now we are going to be doing a refundable can/bottle drive, if you have any that you would like to donate to this Senior Class Party please let me know at 231-409-0672 or drop me a note.  Thank you so much for your help on…See More

Hello, Neighbors My name is Amy Gilmore.  Our residence is 205 S. Cedar St.  My daughter Sydney is 13 and is available for babysitting.  She is a very responsible young lady whom has been watching her younger brothers for a couple of years now.  I think she is a hard worker, and genuinely likes kids.  She would make a fantastic mommies helper for those with new babies as well.  Sydney has had much practice with daily housework and would be able to help with that if needed.    Her father and I…See More

Residents,As you may have heard, the Traverse City Film Festival is in the process of restoring Lars Hockstead auditorium seats (at Central Grade School, in Central Neighborhood Neighborhood).They are accepting donations to accomplish this goal.If one donates $200.00 for a seat, a placard will be inscribed with the donor's name placed on a seat.I talked with Susan, a very nice lady who works at the Film Festival to see if Kids Creek Commons Neighborhood Association raised the $200, could the…See More

Residents, As you may have seen at the City Commission this last Monday 5/16, the City Commission approved a proposal (submitted by the neighborhood presidents) in which the City recognizes the City Neighborhoods.  I have attached a copy of the resolution if you have not read it. With that being said, my feeling is the Kids Creek Commons Neighborhood Association should put together a sub-committee to form set of draft by-laws.  I have already asked a few other neighborhoods for their by-laws so…See More

Our neighborhood meeting will be postponed until further notice.  Thanks for your understanding.   Best,  ChrisSee More