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🎃 Harvest Party Fun! 🍂
Get ready to celebrate the season with us at our Harvest Party! Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 24th, from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM, right behind the Clubhouse.
This is a family-friendly event you won’t want to miss!
We’ll have something for everyone to enjoy:
- 🎈 Bounce House – perfect for the kids to burn off some energy.
- 🚜 Hayrides – take a fun ride and soak in the fall atmosphere.
- 🎲 Games – enjoy friendly competition with neighbors.
- 🌮 Walking Tacos – grab a tasty snack while you mingle.
- 👻 Costume Contest – dress up and show off your creativity. There will be prizes for the best costumes!
Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and join us for an afternoon filled with laughter, community, and festive fall fun. We look forward to seeing everyone come together to make this Harvest Party a special memory!
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🗑️ Quarterly Rumpke Bulk Pick-Up Day
Rumpke will be providing curbside bulk item pick-up for our community. 30 September 2025
Please review the guidelines below to ensure your items are collected:
- One (1) bulk item per unit may be placed curbside for pick-up.
- Items must comply with Rumpke’s bulk removal guidelines.
- Upholstered items (such as mattresses, box springs, couches, and chairs) must be fully wrapped in plastic—covering all sides, including front, back, top, and bottom.
- Not Accepted: construction materials, chemicals, paints, batteries, tires, explosive items, or large appliances.
- Outside of the quarterly bulk pick-up, residents may dispose of large items using the roll-off dumpsters located at the maintenance building.
- Residents with multiple bulk items may contact Rumpke’s Haul It Away Service. Additional charges apply and must be paid directly to Rumpke.
We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our community clean and safe!
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Prevent Fires: Keep EV Charging at the Stations
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING:
For your safety and the safety of your home, please do not charge electric vehicles inside residential units or garages. EV charging at home is in violation of the lease agreement. Attempting to charge an EV at home will strain the home's electrical circuits, greatly increasing the risk of fire, power outages, or other serious hazards.
To ensure your vehicle is charged safely and efficiently, we encourage you to use designated charging stations in the area. These stations are designed to handle the electrical demands of EVs and provide proper protections.
👉 Click here to view nearby charging stations available for your convenience.
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Community Notice: Please Refrain from Feeding Stray Cats
We kindly remind all residents not to feed stray cats within the community. While it may seem helpful, feeding stray animals can create unintended problems such as:
- Increased population of stray and feral cats.
- Property damage and disturbances caused by roaming animals.
- Health and safety concerns for both residents and pets.
If you notice stray cats in the area, please refrain from providing food or shelter. Instead, notify the leasing office so we can take the appropriate steps to address the situation responsibly.
Your cooperation helps us maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming community for everyone.
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Holiday Decorations!
Spooky season is creeping up! Deck out your outdoor space with decorations starting October 1 and be sure to clear them away within 14 days after the holiday. Let the frightful fun begin!
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SatisFacts Maintenance Survey!
We value your feedback! After each work order is completed, you will receive a short 5-question survey to rate the technician's service - we always aim for
5-star satisfaction!
If something wasn't addressed or you have concerns, please don't wait for the survey - reach out to us right away. We're here to help and want to make it right as soon as possible!
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LEAF PICKUP SCHEDULE
It's that wonderful time of year again to get outdoors and enjoy some fall fun with friends and family—and capture some amazing photos! Dive into those leaf piles and embrace the joy of the season. After you’ve had your fun, please rake the leaves into neat, confined piles in the grassy area between the sidewalk and curb (or at the edge of your front lawn if you don’t have a grassy area nearby).
Please remember: Do not place leaves in the street, driveway, or on the sidewalk, and do not bag them. Our grounds crew will be vacuuming up the leaf piles, so we need them to be loose and easy to collect!
We are planning to start collecting leaves the week of 6 October. Below you will find the days and areas that the pickups will be done, weather permitting. Pick up will be weekly, ongoing through the season. Please put leaves at the curb by the night prior to pick up for that week:
Monday: The Woods
Tuesday: The Prairies West of Spinning Road
Wednesday & Thursday: The Prairies East of Spinning Road
For the daily area schedule, click here.
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Striping Parking Areas in The Prairies
The striping project in The Prairies continues on Monday, 29 September (weather permitting). This will continue until all designated areas are complete.
The parking lots on the South side of Gross Drive
E-04 and E-05 (west of Dickman Drive), between 5528 Gross Drive and 59 Dickman Drive and E-03 and E-04 (middle parking lots), between 98 Spinning Road and 5635 Hickam Drive, will be temporarily unavailable on Monday, 29 September while striping is in progress.
The E-07, E-08 parking lots on Hickam Drive (west of Dickman Drive) between 5583 Hickam Drive and 117 Dickman Drive and E-09 and E-10 parking lots (on the odd side of Trunk Drive) will be striped on Tuesday, 30 September. These areas will be temporarily unavailable for the day while striping is in progress.
The parking lots on the North side of Mangrove Way and the 5400 block of Access Road as well as parking lots W-19 (between 5414 Access Road and 5415 Mitchell Drive) and the lot off Spinning Road will begin striping on Wednesday and Thursday, 1 & 2 October.
The parking lots at the Maintenance Office/Self-Help Store and the WPAFB Youth Center will be striped on Friday, 3 October.
Residents and contractors must avoid parking in these areas until the project is finished.
We’ll share additional locations in next week's newsletter! Upon completion of work in The Prairies, we will begin resurfacing and restriping the basketball and tennis courts in The Woods.
Thank you for your cooperation!
👉 Click here to view the maps for your parking areas.
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Courtyard Sign Lighting Upgrades - Prairies Legacy
The lighting upgrade project is coming to a close!
While most of the work is complete, there are still a few signs left to finish. The contractor has indicated that the project should be fully wrapped up by the end of October.
For your safety, please continue to use caution when passing by the work areas near the courtyard signs.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we enhance your community!
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The Woods - Driveway Repaving Project
This project is being completed by Vandalia Blacktop, a trusted PWF-contracted vendor, and is part of our ongoing efforts to improve both safety and curb appeal in the neighborhood.
Before work begins in your driveway:
- Each resident will be notified individually.
Important Parking Notice:
Once the work begins in your driveway:
- You will not be able to park in your driveway or garage for approximately 4 to 5 days
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Temporary "No Parking" zones will be posted and updated daily - please ensure your vehicle is not parked in these areas during active construction. Please refrain from parking in any driveways that are currently under construction or in cul-de-sacs.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation. During this time, some residents may need to temporarily park near or in front of your home. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
Accessibility Needs:
If someone in your household has mobility needs or requires driveway access, please contact the maintenance office once you receive your phase notification letter. We'll make every effort to accommodate you.
Thank you for your support as we work to improve and beautify your community!
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🔒 Shed Lock Reminder – Legacy Project
As part of the Legacy Project, we kindly remind all residents that locks must be removed from sheds. We’ve had several instances where locks were left in place, which has required additional time and resources to have them removed.
To help keep the project on schedule and avoid unnecessary delays, please make sure any locks and all hanging personal items on your shed are promptly removed.
We truly appreciate your cooperation in making this process smooth for everyone!
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Weekend Festivals
Dayton Art Institute Oktoberfest
Come join the fun at Dayton’s Oktoberfest!
Enjoy yummy German foods, taste-testing (for the grown-ups!) with over 50 kinds of craft drinks, live music on TWO stages, and lots of cool arts and crafts to see. Kids ages 6 and under get in FREE! September 26–28, 2025
Harvest Extravaganza
75 vendors offering handmade crafts, vintage goods, home décor, and fall treats at this countryside farm market. Enjoy live bluegrass music and a variety of food from wood-fired pizza to BBQ and kettle corn. Free admission and donation-based parking. September 27–28, 2025
Germantown Pretzel Festival
Celebrate over four decades of tradition with soft pretzels, live music, craft vendors, carnival rides, and family-friendly activities. Enjoy performances on two stages, including headliner Yours for the Taking. Free admission and parking at Veterans Memorial Park. September 27–28, 2025
Country Applefest
Celebrate fall with over 300 arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, and a variety of food options including apple-themed treats like pies, fritters, and caramel apples. Enjoy family-friendly activities and explore the festival at the Warren County Fairgrounds. Admission is $2 for adults; children 12 and under are free. Free parking is available. September 27–28, 2025
👉 Click on the Blue highlighted festival names and image for more information.
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