Author Archives: Todd Sleeman

First-ever on-line Annual Meeting — July 14, 2022

On Thursday 7/14 at 7:00pm, the Sligo Woods Civic Association will have its first virtual event and the first annual meeting since March 2019. The past few years have been, to say the least, tumultuous and disruptive.  The Civic Association … Continue reading

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2021 Winter Holiday Contest

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This was was a very exciting year!  We had some new judges and many more homes in the competition this year.  Judging was very difficult, particularly the best block.  Make sure you drive down the past winners of best block … Continue reading

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Winter-Holiday Decorating Contest, 2021

Celebrate the winter holidays and join in a friendly decorating competition—the sixth annual sponsored by the civic association—and open to everyone who lives in the Sligo Woods neighborhood. Judging will take place December 17-18 with the categories Best Overall, Best … Continue reading

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Halloween Decorating

The judges have finished their work and the winning addresses announced via an all-member email this morning.  Many thanks to all who contributed to neighborhood spirit.  Photos are here.

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Halloween Parade 2021

Come one come all, Sligo Woods kids and adults! You are cordially invited to gather in costume for our Annual Halloween Parade on Sunday, October 31st at 5:00pm.  We welcome and encourage non-paraders to cheer us on along the route! … Continue reading

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Greetings, Sligo Woods

Spring seems to have finally gotten around to showing up.  It’s great to see all the flowers coming out, as well as friends and neighbors. In terms of program-meetings and Board meetings, the Civic Association has been in a holding … Continue reading

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2020 Halloween Winners

The moment that you’ve all been waiting for…. The winners of the 2020 Sligo Woods Civic Association Halloween Decorating Contest… Best Overall—1008 Kerwin Best Nighttime—10411 Procter Best Daytime—10413 Procter Best Theme—10907 Breewood Court Honorable Mentions—1108 Carson Street, 906 Laredo, 704 Orange Best … Continue reading

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October 2020 Activities

I can hardly believe that it is the first day of October already!  The leaves are falling, and there are way too many pumpkin flavored items at the store (Pumpkin Twinkies, Pumpkin Pringles!). Halloween Decorating Contest     It is terrific … Continue reading

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An all-member email sent Friday, March 13, 2020

With the continuing developments with the Covid-19 situation, and following suit of local, state, and national government, the Board has decided to postpone the Sligo Woods quarterly program.  The program, originally scheduled for Thursday, March 26th, we expect will now take place … Continue reading

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Forecast was right: 100% neighborly fun at Chili Social

by Todd Sleeman, President This year’s Winter Chili Social was a great success, with more than 30 people taking part.  We enjoyed meeting several people new to the neighborhood, and also welcomed a couple established neighbors new to the civic … Continue reading

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