I had such a great time at the Back to School Bash! It was a pleasure seeing you all out having fun. I may or may not have been seen dancing the “Macarena” with a resident (editor's note: I can confirm, there's video evidence). I also think the Color War will be an event we do again because it was too much fun.

Pool: The pool took a hit last week with all of the rain. Water’s Edge worked for several hours and made several trips to clean the pool and get everything back in balance. Body lotions and sunscreens also affect the chemical balance in the pool and can clog the filters. We ask that swimmers rinse off before entering the water. Don’t forget to re-apply sunscreen when you exit the pool.

Clock Tower: We have approval for the last bit of work to get the clocks working. We have been working with Americlock for several months, troubleshooting and replacing parts. Now all that is left to do is replace the wiring. This should be completed in the next 30 days. Americlock will also straighten the flag at the top while they have the lift on site.

Amenity Building: The amenity center has become home to a vast number of barn swallows. Their nests have damaged the building, and repair work will begin soon. Barn swallows are a protected species, and we have been working with the Texas Game Warden to remove the nests safely. Once the nests are gone, and repairs are made, we will take preventive measures to deter the birds from returning.

Community Standards: The Association has standards in place to protect and maintain the property values in the community. The management company is tasked with enforcing these standards in the community. If you see me driving slow and taking pictures in the community, I am conducting a community standards inspection. Please say “Hi” or wave me down. I am always happy to speak with homeowners and answer your questions. If you receive a letter via email or USPS mail and have questions, please reach out to me. I am here to help you!

ARC Applications: We have had a steady stream of Architectural Control Committee applications come in this year. Please remember to submit the supporting documentation for your project with your application to avoid delays in approval. The Committee has up to 20 days to review once a completed application is received. If you have questions or need help, please reach out. 

The end of summer still gets to me every year. Way beyond the "why do I have to go back to school?!?!?!" bummers from childhood, it still signals the end of something fun for me. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy cooler weather (give me ALL of the hoodie and shorts weather and college football, thank you very much), so it's not all bad. It's just a mental adjustment. But, hey, I'm looking forward to less sweating. So I got that going for me, which is nice.

We had a GREAT time saying goodbye to summer at the End of Summer Bash too! The food was great, the games were fun, and we made an absolute mess!

But, with the end of summer also comes the end of pool season. The pool will be closed for the season beginning on Monday, October 4th. That means you still have plenty of time to get your fun in before the weather turns a little cooler!

Part of that fun will take place on Friday, September 3rd, for the FINAL Sonoma Summer Cinema Series, where we move into the pool and watch the summer classic "Jaws"! It's going to be a great way to finish off summer and head into the fall!

Date: Friday, September 3rd

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Sonoma Verde Pool

Splash around, grab yourself some grilled cheese from Ruthie's Rolling Cafe (but ignore the movie tagline) to enjoy a summer classic that claims to make you question going in the water again*.

Bring your blankets and camping chairs and get comfortable. We'll take care of the rest, thanks to Sarah Naylor KW and Vivint.SmartHome!

***We have aggressively treated the pool to ensure there is no risk of shark attacks.***

Date: Tuesday, September 14th

Time: Begins at 12:00 PM

Location: Facebook Live

Submit questions or tutorial requests to ralexander@ccmcnet.com.

Date: Wednesday, September 15th

Time: Deliveries starting at 12:00 PM

Location: Your doorstep!

Date: Saturday, September 18th

Time: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Your garage!

Start clearing that clutter because it's time for the community garage sale! Sell some of your treasures or see what the neighbors are selling. It's a great time to get the house organized before the holiday season!

Date: Wednesday, September 22nd

Time: Deliveries starting at 12:00 PM

Location: Your doorstep!

*Spark* that curiosity for science, technology, engineering, and math with a fun project dropped at your doorstep!

Date: Games begin October 11th!

Time: Games start at 7:00 PM

Location: Sonoma Verde Amenity Center

Date: Thursday, October 14th

Time: Green flag drops at 7:00 PM

Location: Sonoma Verde Amenity Center

Texas A&M Forest Service and Neil Sperry, the Texas gardening and horticulture expert, joined forces this past spring to send a unified message across the state: wait. More specifically, Gretchen Riley, the Urban and Community Forestry Program Leader at Texas A&M Forest Service, asked Texans to wait until mid-July before cutting down leafless trees."

Check out the rest of this article to see the best short and long-term plan of attack to take when you're dealing with tree damage. If you have questions about the types of trees that you can plant in Sonoma Verde, feel free to reach out to Jamie, and she'll be happy to help!