Dear neighbors, The COVID-19 battle is tough, and is likely to get more challenging.  But we are fortunate to live in a close-knit neighborhood, and can make things easier on ourselves and our neighbors. Here is information and ideas from the best sources we can find, and a request at the end. Scrupulously practice social … Continue reading »

Hi neighbors. It’s been a wild ride the last 48 hours or so, eh? How you all doing? Staying calm? Practicing good self care? We hope so. We’ve had a moment to take a few deep breaths and thought about the situation ourselves, and we’ve had some pressing questions. What about that Burroughs Creek Trail … Continue reading »

Have you considered advertising in the ELNA paper newsletter?   The East Lawrence News is published bi-monthly in odd months.  Over 1200 copies are printed and distributed to over 1000 East Lawrence homes, several local businesses, and mailed to associate members far and wide. We have special rates for ELNA members! You may submit a membership … Continue reading »

Come To the YART Sale! Come one, come all, to the annual ELNA YART (yard/art) Sale! This year’s sale will be Saturday, March 28th, 8am-1pm, in the New York School Gym. The YART sale is ELNA’s biggest annual fundraiser, where neighbors donate their gently used items to sell, local artists vend their creations, and we … Continue reading »

MARCH ELNA MEETING Mon. Mar 9th, 7-9pm, Santa Fe Depot, 7th & NY Because our usual meeting place, New York School, will be closed for Spring Break on our March meeting date, we will instead meet at the Santa Fe Depot at 7th and New York Street. Same time, same format. Meeting agendas, updated as … Continue reading »

Please Attend! New York Elementary Annual MLK Chili Feed Tuesday January 21st 2020, from 5-7pm In the New York School gym and cafeteria All friends, family, and neighbors are welcome.  This is an all community event! A free will cash donation will be collected at the door to benefit New York Elementary. Chili (both meat … Continue reading »

The ELNA Board meets on the second Monday of each month, unless we must reschedule due to a holiday.  During the school year, we meet at New York School, 936 New York St, in the library. During the summer months, when the school is closed, we usually meet at the Delaware Street Commons common house, … Continue reading »

It’s ok to pat yourselves on the back a little bit, friends.  This year, we adopted two families instead of our usual one, and you all rose to the occassion beautifully.  Because, dang, that was a lot of presents. You gave money, you shopped, you wrapped presents, you had a little party, and together, we … Continue reading »

The winter holidays approach, and once again, East Lawrence is organizing an Adopt a Family project through our local Holiday Bureau.  Instead of our usual one large family, this year, we’re adopting two families of five. Each family has a wishlist — along with ages and sizes and special gift requests. If you’d like to … Continue reading »

The ELNA Board and attending members agreed to accept the slate of board candidates at our meeting Monday night, November 11th. The 2019-2020 Board includes: KT Walsh, Kaitlin Stanley, Pam Blackburn, Dave Loewenstein, Kelly Rodriguez, Barry Shalinsky, Joshua Davis, Peggy Robinson, Brenda Nuñez, Catherine Reed, Aaron Paden, Hannah Sroor, and Kathryn Clark, with Phil Collison … Continue reading »