HACKBERRY CREEK NEWSFLASH

April 22nd, 2023

Dear Residents,

If you didn't know - today is Earth Day! Why is Earth Day recognized on April 22nd? The April 22 date was selected in part because it fell between colleges’ spring break and final exams, and also from the observance of Arbor Day, which began in Nebraska in 1872, a day when people are encouraged to plant trees.

More at home here on a local level, the Poker Run is TODAY at 3pm! And next Saturday is the Taste of Hackberry!

This week's Mid-Week Update includes reminders on...

• Call For Books For Lending Libraries at Parks
• Board Budget Workshops - Homeowner Access - Important Info
• Focus On The Parks - Poker Run at McKee Park TODAY
• Taste of Hackberry - Updated Info! - April 29th
• Public Meeting Invitation - Mustang Park

Have a great week and as always, if you have any questions, please call the Hackberry Creek office at 972-401-4946.

You can also reach the Village Manager through the Hackberry Creek HOA app, or by emailing Randy Smith at villagemanager@hackberrycreek.com

The fun just doesn't end here in Hackberry Creek!! (Volunteers Needed Below!)

As we continue in our Focus on the Parks Series our next adventure will take us to ALL the parks. Join us today, April 22 at McKee Park (Crosswood & Primrose) at 3:00 pm where our Poker Run journey will begin.

Poker Run Basics:

1. Poker Run Score Cards are $10 each to play. Some stations will offer $5 to improve your card pull.
2. Route will take you to 5 total stations - McKee Park, Village Greens, Southern Oak Park, Waterford Circle, and Summitview Circle. You will pull one card at each station to complete your poker hand. There will also be a skill activity at each station that you must complete so you can pull your card. That way we aren't "gambling"
3. Once you have visited the other four stations you will return to McKee Park with your score card where score cards will all be graded to determine the best hand drawn. The winning hand wins HALF the proceeds from score card sales. Depending on participation, that could be a LOT! The remaining balance will go into a Village Social Activity Fund to help pay expenses for future HOA sponsored activities
4. All score cards purchased will automatically enter a raffle to win a gift card for a monthly membership to THC Social, the new poker room opening in the old Staples space near Hudson House and The Ranch. THC Social is owned by Hackberry Creeks own Bridget & Bill Connelly!
5. How do you get from station to station you ask? We highly encourage golf carts, bicycles, running, walking (it's about a 5 mile route) or any way that minimizes our carbon foot print given that our event is on Earth Day, but if a motor vehicle is all you have please carpool and be mindful of slower moving traffic on the streets that day.

Don't wish to participate in the Poker Run, no problem, join us at McKee Park for music, games, and dinner being served by Lamberti's from 3:00-5:00pm. Lamberti's menu and pricing will be posted when available, but it will likely be a pasta dish, beer and wine.

As with all village events, volunteers make it happen. Please use the SignUp Genius link below to sign up to help!

The Directory is in production and at the printer. One copy will be mailed to each home in Hackberry Creek. Once the printing is done and directories are in the mail we will alert the community to be on the look-out for them.

TASTE OF HACKBERRY

April 29^th, 2023

5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Bradford Pear Drive, near Gate 4

Party with Your Neighbors…build Hackberry community spirit

FOOD TRUCKS: 

Righteous BBQ, Oh Balls!, Munchies, Side Door Taco/ Lamberti's, and Mr. SugarRush

BUBBLE BUS

will provide signature cocktails, beer and wine

LIVE MUSIC

by our Taste of Hackberry favorite band Nightlife

INFLATABLE SLIDE AND OBSTACLE COURSE

for the kids

FACE PAINTER

RAFFLE PRIZES

(new this year!)

This is a private event for HACKBERRY RESIDENTS ONLY as this is one of our best community building events: get together with old friends or make a few new ones.

NO PETS are allowed at his event.

CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED throughout the event.

PEDESTRIAN ONLY ZONE so please leave the bicycles, skateboards, scooters and other wheeled toys home.

Everyone loves a party, so come out and enjoy the great entertainment, terrific food and fun times!

The Board of Directors voted to open up their deliberations on the 2023-2024 budget to the community. The first budget workshop will be held Tuesday, April 25th at 12 noon. Homeowners are welcome to view the workshop and listen via Zoom (only). Due to the limited time available there will be no homeowner comment, chat, messaging or questions during the session.

However, a new website forum category has been created to allow homeowners to post questions, comments or suggestions concerning the budget during the budget process. Board members will review comments and take into conideration during their work on the budget. The budget forum category will remain open until the final budget is formally approved.

The Zoom info for the 1st Budget workshop can be found below, as well as a link the the budget forum page. You must be a registered member of the website in order to view or post a comment.

The Budget Meeting Workshops will be recorded and links should be available on the website 24-48 hours after each workshop.

ZOOM INFO

Hackberry Creek 2023-2024 Budget Workshop 1

Apr 25, 2023 12:00 PM Central Time

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88678057290

Meeting ID: 886 7805 7290

To Listen By Phone Only - (346) 248-7799

Lending Libraries in Hackberry Parks: BOOK DONATIONS NEEDED!

For the last 8 months, our lending libraries have been inspiring reading in all age groups in the community, and we have received a lot of positive feedback. One of the best ways to promote a sense of community is through the exchange of books.

Our supply of books is running a little low right now in all three libraries.

Do you have books that are in good condition that you would like to donate?

Three ways to donate books (children’s, teen and adult titles):

• Bring books to one of the libraries located at McKee Park, Village Greens Park or Southern Oak Park. 
• Arrange a pick-up by contacting Meryl Kearns at merylkearns@gmail.com.
• Deliver books to the HOA office during office hours for the month of April only.

Our huge thanks to those neighbors who help straighten the books and cull for damaged ones, whether regularly or just on occasion.  Also, our heartfelt appreciation to those neighbors who actively use the libraries and share books from their own collections.  

You have all made the lending libraries a success!

People young and old alike are out enjoying the warmer temperatures. If you or a family member are out and about on a golfcart please be sure to be careful of traffic and as a reminder, those driving a golfcart should be of driving age and a licensed driver. Have fun but be safe!

From the City of Irving

Dear Resident/Property Owner:

You are invited to attend a public meeting on the Master Plan of MUSTANG PARK, 2223 KINWEST PARKWAY.

The 2019 Master Plan identified Mustang Park Recreation Center as a park facility for expansion. The property will be expanded eight acres to the north, and the City has hired Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects, Inc. to conduct a community-driven needs assessment for the new Mustang Park Master Plan.

Attendees will have the opportunity to share ideas, vision, requests or concerns about the project.

Date and Time of Meeting: Tuesday, May 2 at 6 p.m.

Meeting Location: Mustang Park Recreation Center - 2223 Kinwest Parkway