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Community yard sale
The semi-annual Park Stockdale neighborhood yard sale will be held the morning of Saturday, Oct. 7.
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Residents enjoyed luau, hula dancing
Four hula dancers and some inspired decorations turned the packed Park Stockdale hall into a little slice of Hawaii Saturday.
Five pink flamingos greeted residents outside. Inside, hula dancer Caroline Angkehan and her three daughters, Leslie, Melanie and Karlie, handed out silk leis to guests, who, for the most part, were dressed in Hawaiian attire.
Roxanne Fackler, the luau organizer and Park Stockdale Civic Association Vice President, and resident Dan Tuttle dished out shredded pork and chicken that residents ate with Hawaiian rolls, potato and macaroni salads, broccoli salad, pineapple, grapes, strawberries, and watermelon, brownies and cookies and shave ice.
As residents dined, emcee Melissa Martinez introduced the dancers who performed “God Bless America” and then a host of traditional Hawaiian hula songs.
Melissa encouraged guests to donate to the Maui relief efforts through their church, Red Cross or Thrivent Financial Services.
Next was audience participation. The dancers led volunteers of all ages, wearing grass skirts, through a hula lesson. Prizes were awarded to the best dancers.
Then three young girls participated in a hula hoop spinning contest.
The PSCA sponsored the event that included a decorated arch for photos. Each table was named for an Hawaiian island.
Board members who helped with the event were: Ana Flores, who shredded chicken; Kiki Contreras, who got the ice and helped clean; Pat Nolan who unloaded food, set place settings and manned the sign-in sheet with Susan Tuttle, who also provided drinks and decorated the photo op arch.
Besides serving as emcee, Melissa provided shave ice and sound equipment. Her husband, Jose, set up and took down the ice machine, sound equipment and decorations.
Becky Powers helped put food away.
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Pool switches to weekends only
With Wayne Van Horn Elementary School starting on Wednesday, Aug. 16, the last day the pool will be open on weekdays is Aug. 15.
The pool will be open on weekends only beginning Saturday, Aug. 19.
Labor Day Monday, Sept. 4, is the last day the pool is scheduled to be open. -
Pool closed for two days
The pool will be closed Friday and Saturday, Aug. 4-5, so that the algae can be treated before it worsens.
The pool will reopen Sunday.
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Luau
Mark your calendar. The Park Stockdale Civic Association will host a luau in the hall at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26.
Please leave a message with the office, 323-4302, with the number in your party so that we can get a head count.
Pulled pork and chicken will be provided but please bring a side dish or dessert. And feel free to dress in your best Hawaiian attire.
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2023 calendar of events
Last Saturday in February — T-ball sign-ups 9 a.m. to noon in rec room
First Saturday in April — Park Stockdale semi-annual yard sale at participating homes
April-May — T-ball. Ages 4-7. 5:30-6 Tuesdays and Thursdays
Saturday before Easter — Easter egg hunt and sack races at pavilion
May 5 — Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at pavilion
May 27 — Grand opening of new pickleball courts. Free lessons for beginners.
Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day weekend — Pool open for summer noon-8 p.m.
First week of June — Tennis camp directed by Park Stockdale pro Regina Krueger. Fee $400 per child.
July 4 — Popsicles at the Pool
July 15 — 8-10 a.m. Free pickleball lessons
August 26 — 6 p.m. Luau poolside. Entree provided. Bring a potluck side dish or dessert.
First Saturday in October — Park Stockdale semi-annual yard sale at participating homes
Veteran’s Day — Decorated car parade, outdoor movie with hot dogs, chips and lemonade
December — Christmas homes judged. Winners receive prizes
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Looking for a few good ideas, volunteers
The Park Stockdale Civic Association board of directors would like to hear what’s on the minds of residents.
If you have suggestions or ideas for activities or want to volunteer to help with community events, please attend the meeting in the recreation room, 205 Rio Bravo Drive, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, or 10 a.m. Thursday, June 29.
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T-ball season concludes
The Park Stockdale T-ball season came to another successful conclusion Thursday with a barbecue and trophy ceremony. All the 4- to 8-year-old players received a trophy.
This was the 43rd year that Tom and Kay Bell have run the program. Four 15-member teams played in the two-month-long season.
If you’re interested in getting your child involved next season, contact Tom Bell in February 2024, (661) 322-2801; tombell01@aol.com.
Here’s a photo gallery of some of the Red Rockets.
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Services set for PSCA director
Robert “Bill” Zobel, 67, a long-time director on the Park Stockdale Civic Association board, passed away Tuesday morning in his home.
A memorial service to honor his life and memory will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, at Rock Harbor Church, 3633 Rosedale Highway.
Family and friends will pay tribute to him by celebrating his life and sharing their memories of him.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Becky, and four sons: Michael, Matthew, Mark and John.
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Ten residents attend pickleball courts grand opening
Steve Low and his daughter Christina gave free lessons to 10 residents at the grand opening of Park Stockdale’s two new pickleball courts from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 27.
Low sets up the pickleball nets most mornings and leaves paddles and balls on the court. If the nets are locked or if you would like free lessons, call Low at (661) 324-6130.
Philanthropists Steve Low and Dennis Shea paid for the nets, paint, tape and brushes to create the courts on Court 2 of the tennis courts.
Low and PSCA president Jim Carnal volunteered their labor to paint the lines.
