HACKBERRY CREEK MIDWEEK UPDATE

April 19th, 2023

Dear Residents,

Don't forget the Board meeting tonight, Poker Run this weekend and Taste of Hackberry next Weekend! This week's Mid-Week Update includes reminders on...

• Board Meeting - Tonight
• Call For Books For Lending Libraries at Parks
• Focus On The Parks - Poker Run at McKee Park on April 22!
• Yard & Lot Maintenance - Increased Inspections
• Taste of Hackberry - Updated Info! - April 29th

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

This month's Hackberry Creek HOA Board Meeting will be held on TONIGHT at the Hackberry Creek Country Club, 1901 W Royal Ln, Irving, TX 75063. The Open Session begins at 7:00pm and homeowners are welcome to attend and comment. The Board will be conducting Executive Session from 6:30pm to 7:00pm and the Executive Session is closed to homeowners.

If you'd like to join the meeting via Zoom please follow this link, starting at 7:00pm this evening, April 19th, 2023.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86279634303

Meeting ID: 862 7963 4303

To call in by phone only... (346) 248-7799

The homeowner copy of board meeting packet and agenda are available on the community website.

Spring is in full swing and with the warmer temperatures and longer days things are greening up nicely! Please take some time to address your lawns if you haven't done so already. We are paying closer attention to yards, landscape beds and bushes needing servicing. Thank you for doing your part to keep Hackberry Creek looking great!

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!

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 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!

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 app will allow you to contact the office, view other website members, utilize the forum and receive push notifications for important news and updates! The app does not have as many features as the full website but is still a great tool to stay in touch with neighbors and up-to-date with Association news! And, if you prefer the app language other than English, you can change that setting as well.