Clear the List! Support Jess Harben Teachers

We’re kicking of the 2026-2027 school year by giving back to the teachers of Jess Harben. From 9/16-10/16, we’re encouraging residents to “Clear the List” of teacher supplies compiled by the staff at our beloved Jess Harben Elementary.

The vast majority of public school teachers spend and average of $500-900 of thier own money each year to bridge the gaps of classroom needs with school budgets. Can you imagine taking a job in Corporate America and being asked to supply your own pens and paper?

The More You Know….

• Average costs: Surveys from organizations like the National Education Association (NEA) and AdoptAClassroom.org show that educators typically spend between $500 and $900 of their own money each year on school items.

• High-need areas: Teachers in high-poverty or under-resourced schools often spend significantly more—sometimes exceeding $1,000 annually—to cover basic needs for their students.

• Common purchases: Over 90% of teachers buy consumable basics like pencils, paper, markers, and glue, as well as classroom tissues, cleaning supplies, and snacks for hungry students

NCPNA is donating $250 to get us started and the Jess Harben PTA will have a table set-up at National Night Out if you want to speak with them about the incredible teachers we’re supporting!

Clear the List!
All items on the “Clear the List” link can be shipped directly to the school.

Porch Crawl Save-The-Date

Our 3rd annual Porch Crawl is inching its way back to our neighborhood on Saturday, Nov. 7th. We moved this event to the Fall to (fingers crossed) catch better weather and a few new surprises.

This exciting event is your chance to mingle with neighbors, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and create lasting memories. Imagine strolling through our streets, socializing on different “porches,” and experiencing a progressive party unlike any other.

More details to come in future newsletters and on your doors!

Small Business Spotlight

  Houston-based seafood restaurant Ocean Crawfish Seafood & Grill is now open in Richardson East Shopping Center. This is the first Dallas location for the restaurant, which currently has two locations in Houston and Katy Texas.

Ocean Crawfish serves fresh seafood and live crawfish with a fusion of Vietnamese and Cajun flavors. Additional menu items include lobster, oysters, clams, hot pot and fried rice.

Reviews on Yelp are mixed, so check it out for yourself and let us know what you think!

🔗 Visit their Instagram or Facebook for more details!

Congratulations to our August winners of Yard of the Month!

First place is Janie Denmon at 1206 Horizon.

Another beautifully green lawn with a large bed surrounding a large tree trunk, two beautiful beds along the house with a nice, white accent bench.

Runner-Up is Rosa and Mark Simpkins at 810 Windsong

They have a beautiful, green lawn thanks to heavy shade and a nice assortment of various colored plants in two full beds.

If you would like to help and are not already on the team, please contact Robert Grinsfelder at Rmgrins@aol.com. It just takes one hour each month and a commitment for every month is not expected.

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 neighborhood being revived!! Details will be forthcoming after club members meet-up this wekeend to catch up and make a plan for the revival. If you’d like more information, please email  connielalumia@live.com.

>>> Crime Patrol Report 

Please email Sid Weatherford at sidford01@gmail.com to join or attend monthly meetings! 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) ir provided.

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.