Reviving Redwood

We at the Redwood Neighborhood Association have always been dedicated to making Redwood a better place to live. In fact our (un)official slogan is "Neighbors Helping Neighbors." But our mission can only be brought to life with the support of you, our neighbors!

The Redwood Neighborhood Association is seeking new members to attend our once-a-month meetings and help us to realize the community's true wishes for improvement. Not only will you get to stay informed of what the town government is up to, but that same government will get to know your opinions and interests first hand.

We meet the SECOND MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 7 PM, at the Redwood Historical Society in the old bank, right in downtown Redwood.

Here's a short list of what we've accomplished so far in our efforts to revitalize Redwood:
• The construction of a pavilion and park (assisted by Hearts for Youth)
• The construction and organization of community gardens in the park area
• Established a walking trail
• Organized a Farmer's Market every Saturday during the growing season
• Organized Redwood walks
• Formed a Business Committee
• Formed a Neighborhood Watch
• Tore down the old Robinson Building
• Founded the Sunshine Committee to welcome new folks to town
• Hosted two annual Family & Friends Days
• Hosted a Harvest Event
• Hosted a Community Day
• Have started forming a Redwood Master Plan for Revitalization (any ideas??)

And here's a short list of what is currently on our to do list:
• Forming an Art Council with local business Better Farm
• Researching possible water power for the town
• Organizing a Redwood Appearance
• Continuing improvements on Felder Park (grills, security lights, Little League field)
• Continue the Redwood Master Plan

Have an opinion on anything you see listed? Want us to address anything not listed? Well, then we hope to see you on the next SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7PM!

Dates of meetings for the next 6 months...
November 8th, 2010
December 13th, 2010
January 10th, 2011
February 14th, 2011 (Date subject to change)
March 14th, 2011
April 11th, 2011

(And if you've been missing Nicole Caldwell's Redwood Happenings column, keep updated at her blog: http://kobiashimaru.blogspot.com/

Redwood Business Committee Forming—Your Ideas Needed!

What changes would you like to see in Redwood?

The Redwood Business Committee is forming (first official meeting to be held soon, check back for updates!), and the first order of business is to find out what the folks around town want to have happen in Redwood. Next step will be designing a master plan—don't let your opinions go unheard!

Have you always felt we needed a more vigorous downtown, complete with restaurants and shops? Or maybe you'd like a traffic light in the center of Redwood? An established footpath along Mud Lake?

Perhaps you think we need more encouragement for local artists. How about a building devoted to the arts, with gallery space, art demonstrations, and residencies for out-of-towners with a particular artistic skill, like glass blowing? Or how about drawing people to our seven lakes by offering boat rentals for kayaks and canoes on the shoreline of each body of water?

Then there are ideas for a bulletin board along Route 37 listing all businesses in town. Is there any demand for wind farms in Redwood? How about other ways for people to cut their energy costs while reducing their carbon footprints?

We want to hear from you! Leave a comment here with any ideas you've got kicking around. Any and all thoughts are welcome and will be submitted for consideration at the first business meeting.