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Tree Planting Supervisors needed on Feb. 25

posted Feb 15, 2012 8:33 PM by Westbury Civic Club Director of Communications   [ updated Feb 16, 2012 7:28 PM ]

**DATE CHANGED TO FEB 25TH!!**  On Saturday,February 25th we need volunteers to supervise young adult's who are working off their punishment by doing community service. They will be removing dead trees and planting new ones. Meet at Hillcroft and Bankside at 9am to help with the activities.

Volunteer at the Fall White Elephant Sale

posted Oct 17, 2011 8:42 PM by Westbury Civic Club Director of Communications

Our fall White Elephant Sale is quickly approaching. We need lots of volunteers. Please sign up for one shift or more.
First shift  5am-8am: Set up from 5-6 and check in from 6-7. The sale opens at 8am.
Second shift 8am-11am: Work entrances and assist shoppers
Closing shift 11am to 1pm: Sale closes at noon so this is getting everyone moving out
Contact Becky Edmondson to volunteer, wccpresident@westburycrier.com

5th Annual Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Planting

posted Sep 23, 2011 6:48 PM by Westbury Civic Club Director of Communications

Volunteers are needed to plant 22 acres of parkland and esplanades in wildflowers!
 
Individuals, groups, and families are more than welcomed to attend.
 
The work is easy! No digging is required as all seeds will be hand sown. Seeds and planting instructions will be provided onsite. Please dress for the outdoors and wear closed-toed shoes.
 
Registration is REQUIRED
(Please register at oneika.mccarthy@houstontx.gov)
 
Event Date: Saturday, October 8, 2011
Event Time: 8:30 am to 10:30am (please be on time)

 
EVENT SITES
West Orem Esplanades (50-100 volunteers)
Volunteer Registration & Parking Site: The Crossing Church Community Church located at 3225 W Orem Drive, Houston, TX 77045
 
Mason Park
Volunteer Registration & Parking Site: 541 S. 75TH @ Tipps, Houston,Texas 77023
 
Sylvan Rodriguez Park
Volunteer Registration & Parking Site: 1201 Clear Lake City Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77062
 
Highway 90/Herman Brown Park
Volunteer Registration & Parking Site: 400 Mercury Drive (parking will be located in the lot on the corner of Mercury and Oates Road)

Yard of the Month Judges

posted Sep 11, 2011 2:36 PM by Westbury Civic Club Director of Communications

Westbury needs volunteers to judge yard of the month. Help us acknowledge our neighbors who have created and maintain beautiful landscapes in their front yards. Call the WCC Office for more information, 713-723-5437.

Trash Cleanup at the Willow Waterhole

posted Jun 16, 2011 3:44 PM by Westbury Civic Club Director of Communications

The water level is so low in the basins that it is the perfect time to do a trash cleanup! Join us Saturday June 18th from 8 to 10 am...or Tuesday, June 21st from 6 to 8 pm. Meet at the South Clematis Circle off of Gasmer. Bring water and wear shoes!

We are greening up Westbury with more trees

posted Apr 3, 2011 8:33 PM by Westbury Civic Club Director of Communications   [ updated Apr 3, 2011 8:45 PM ]

If you have a few hours to spare on April 8th or 9th, we could use your help planting a few more trees around the community garden. On April 8th at 9am, we need help loading and unloading the trees into and out of the truck. On Saturday, April 9th, youth probationers, who are working off disciplinary actions from their schools, will be planting trees. We need volunteers from 9am-11:30am to show them how to plant the trees. Please contact Hazel Potvin at wccmaintenance@westburycrier.com for more information.

Volunteer at the White Elephant Sale on April 16th

posted Mar 21, 2011 7:11 PM by Westbury Civic Club Director of Communications   [ updated Mar 21, 2011 7:53 PM ]

Volunteers are needed beginning at 5:30 am for set-up. We will also need volunteers around noon to help take everything down. During the sale, volunteers are needed at the information table and to answer general questions. Contact Becky at wccpresident@westburycrier.com if you are interested in volunteering.  (The sale's rain date is April 30th)

Community Garden Tree Planting Needs Volunteers

posted Feb 28, 2011 10:17 PM by Westbury Civic Club Director of Communications   [ updated Feb 28, 2011 10:48 PM ]

On Saturday March 12th from 9am-12pm we will be planting trees along the street near the community garden. The community garden is located just west of Hillcroft at Dunlap and Greencraig (click here for map). Trees for Houston will be there and we hope you will be too. The holes will be augured, making it easier to get the trees in the ground. Contact Hazel Potvin at wccmaintenance@westburycrier.com to be part of the tree planting team.

Hagar Park Tree Planting

posted Jan 24, 2011 1:16 PM by Westbury Houston   [ updated Feb 4, 2011 1:28 PM ]

This volunteer opportunity has passed, please stay tuned for future announcements.

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