Membership dues are how we fund these activities.
We offer two membership options. A regular annual membership is $25, but if you
signup with the Rotary at flagmapper.com/richardsonflags and contract for a flag your membership is $15. The program places flags six times a year on major holidays. We can offer this discount due to the work of volunteers in the neighborhood who place and pickup the flags.Your annual $25 per household membership dues provide these benefits and much more:
- Annual Membership Dinner with guest speaker(s)
- Spring Celebration (games, egg hunt, Easter bunny photo op, food for purchase member specials)
- Porch Crawl (discounts on commemorative glass, food, and beverages)
- National Night Out (Berkner band performances, emergency personnel meet & greets, and member food specials)
- Holiday Cocoa & Cookies Event
- Monthly Book Club
- Crime Patrol
- Yard of the Month
- Flag Program (5 annual flag deployments for $40 per year fee, discount booking with NCPNA)
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Save The Date – Spring Celebration Save-the-date and join us for an EGG-CELLENT time on March 28th!!We’ll have a hoppin’ good time with an egg hunt, 3-legged races, egg toss, and a food truck with food available for purchase. A surprise guest may even Spring into action at the event!Stay tuned in our March newsletter for more details!WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
– Help set-up for the egg hunt before the event
– Help with the games throughout the event)
– Stuff eggs at an egg stuffing gathering before the eventIf you’re willing to help, please email Robert at Rmgrins@aol.com.Update from Mayor Amir Omar During the Annual Membership Dinner & Rally,
the Mayor provided several updates worth noting for all residents:1. The State of the City – The Mayor suggested every resident watch this update if you haven’t already. This comprehensive 90-minute presentation delivers the most comprehensive update on the city, outlining how Richardson is leveraging innovation, collaboration, and long-term planning to strengthen quality of life and economic competitiveness.2. Healthier Texas Community Challenge – The Mayor set a goal to double the number of participants from last year’s challenge (150 to 300!). This is a free way to get more steps and movement from February 2nd-March 29th and you can join any time. When you register, be sure to select Richardson! Then download the Wellnify app to log your steps and healthy habits and search for Amir Omar and send him a challenge.Annual Meeting/Membership Rally
   Our Annual Meeting and Membership Rally was a success!Almost 70 neighbors gathered at Rocco’s on February 3rd for the NCPNA annual meeting. We elected the 2026 board: Robert Grinsfelder, Janice Gromadin, Doug Freeman, Charlie Warner, April Anderson, Farrah Maldonado, Leticia (Leti) Ramos, John Slaughter, and Phyllis Slaughter. We thank and recognize Brandi Dawson and Jennifer Jackson for their service on the board over the last two years.There was also an appeal for more volunteer support with the Flag Patrol, Yard of the Month, Event planning, set-up and staffing along with the Crime Watch program. Without volunteers, we’ll be unable to continue our full list of events so make sure to pick 1-2 places to plug in and help your neighbors!
Our special guest speaker was Mayor Amir Omar. He reviewed the city’s progress in 2025 and plans for the future. He answered several questions of local interest and encouraged us to stay informed and engaged.
Thanks to those attending and helping to make the event a success!
If you were unable to attend the event, you can renew or join right here.We’re proud to be a part of such an involved neighborhood. This is a place where being a great neighbor is taken seriously. Thank you for your annual membership dues that make all of this possible.
Small Business Spotlight
Our small business spotlight this month is about Tasty Treats Ice Cream!Tasty Treats Creamery is your new go-to dessert destination for handcrafted happiness located in the Planet Fitness shopping center at Plano Rd and Beltline!They make premium ice cream using quality ingredients and big, bold flavors you won’t forget. From classic favorites to creative seasonal scoops, every flavor is churned with love and packed with deliciousness. Craving something extra indulgent? Dive into our specialty milkshakes, warm brownie fudge treats, Belgian and bubble waffles, Banana Splits, and house-made waffle cones that are baked fresh and rolled right here in our creamery. Build your own dream dessert with endless combinations of ice cream, drizzles, toppings, and warm treats. Don’t miss our fan-favorite Cookie Sandwiches and Donut Ice Cream Sandwiches, stuffed with your choice of ice cream and finished with toppings for the perfect warm-and-cold bite!Whether you’re looking for a scoop, a loaded sundae, a fun dessert experience, or a photo-worthy milkshake masterpiece, Tasty Treats Creamery delivers a sweet escape with every visit. Perfect for families, dessert lovers, and anyone who believes life is better with ice cream.
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Every month we feature a Richardson small business in our Small Business Spotlight! If you own a small business or have a special connection to one in Richardson, let us know—we love celebrating the incredible entrepreneurs in our community. You can email April at info@mindsetmarvel.com for more information on the spotlight feature.
Monthly Engagement and Programs Update>> Yard of the Month (YOTM)
Our YOTM program is on haitus until Spring. If you would like to help and are not already on the team, please contact Robert Grinsfelder at Rmgrins@aol.com
We also want to thank Bruce Miller Nursery for providing the gift cards awarded to the winner and runner-up each month from March through September. We provide special gift cards for October and our holiday selection in December.
Let’s continue to get outside and make North College Park look great!
>>> Monthly Book Club
Our first Book Club of the Year is in the books! The group met to share books we read over the break and discuss the 2026 slate of book ideas.
Our next book club will be at the Huffines Recreation Center on March 7th from 1-3pm to discuss The Correspondent by Virginia Evans.
If you’d like to join us for this book club, start suggesting books to read with us, or just meet a wonderful group of people please email spateshannah@gmail.com.
>>> Crime Patrol Report
We are ready to welcome you to Crime Watch. Please email Doug Freeman at d1004free@aol.com to join! Our monthly dinner meetings are held the first Thursday of every month at Rocco’s Italian Grill at 6pm. Dinner and a visit with our Richardson Police Representative (when available).
To participate in Crime Patrol, you can patrol as you feel led. One hour per month is the suggested service. Many patrollers use this time to walk with friends, their pets, or just enjoy time on their own knowing they’re doing their part to make the neighborhood safer.
>>> House Number Project
We have an incredibly special house number project in NCPNPA. Volunteers will create a handmade wooden sign for your back fence to comply with city regulations. This service is FREE to members. These signs make it easier for emergency services to find your residence. Contact Doug Freeman, d1004free@aol.com for yours if you don’t have one!
Connect with us!North College Park Neighborhood Social MediaNCPNA has active private Facebook and Instagram groups.Click here to go to find our pages:
Facebook – facebook.com/groups/ncpna
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