Autumn Village

Meet Your Neighbors Without Seeming Like A Crazy Person!!

noreply@blogger.com (Autumn Village Apartments) — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:09:00 +0000

Just because delivering a Jell-O mold to welcome a newcomer to the block is creepy doesn’t mean you’re destined to live a lonely, anonymous life in your neighborhood. Kit Hodge is the founder of Neighbors Project, a group dedicated to inspiring people to enjoy and improve their neighborhoods. Meeting the neighbors takes a little effort, she says, but there’s no need to resort to wobbly desserts.

Say "Hi"

Hodge calls saying hello "a lost art that needs to be brought back." Try this: Walk around your neighborhood and actually look at people, not down at the sidewalk or at your iPhone. As you pass someone, make eye contact and smile, nod, or say "Hi." Afterward, continue walking, and don’t look back. Repeat.

Spruce up your outdoor space, and spend time there

Hang out on your porch, balcony, or stoop. Put a conversation piece in front of your house: chain your bike there, or plant flowers. If you have a fence, consider taking it down, and if you’re really brave, install a bench in front of your place.

Practice common courtesies

Return your neighbors’ mail if it’s delivered to you by mistake (including a nice note wouldn’t hurt). Help strangers who need assistance with large packages, or carrying strollers up and down stairs. Open doors for others.

Hang out in your neighborhood, and shop locally

Ride your bike in the neighborhood, or take an evening stroll around the block. Patronize local businesses, and if there’s a nearby coffee shop with a bulletin board, use it—not to make friends, but to find resources nearby for things you need (and meet people while you're at it).

Get involved with your neighborhood in a formalized way

Volunteer locally, join your neighborhood or block association, organize a clean-up day for a litter-strewn area, or even run for local political office. It’s the gold-star option.

This article first appeared in The GOOD Guide to Better Neighborhoods. You can read more of the guide here.

Any Kindergarteners out there??

noreply@blogger.com (Autumn Village Apartments) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:08:00 +0000

Discovery Primary School is urging parents to register their Kindergarteners for the fall, NOW! They need help figuring out how many kiddos are out there that plan to attend so they can plan to provide adequate staffing and supplies. If there are too many kids, space may be limited in the Full-Day program.

Remember, your child must be 5 my Aug 31st to enroll in Kindergarten this fall! :-) So if your youngster qualifies, and you plan to enroll them , do so soon!!

Tax Day Specials!

noreply@blogger.com (Autumn Village Apartments) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:29:00 +0000

Check out these dining offers in honor of 2010 Tax Day!
(a special thanks to TheKrazyCouponLady)

Boston Market Buy 1 Individual Plate, Get One Free from April 15th-April 18th.

Cinnabon’s “Tax Day Bites!” Get 2 Free Bite Sized Cupcakes in: Cinnacake, chocolate, vanilla or carrot cake! On Thursday, April 15th from 6 pm to 8 pm at participating U.S. mall locations, Cinnabon is giving away free bite-sized portions of its new, delicious cupcakes.

Jack in the Box Free Fryday: Get a Free small fry, no purchase necessary on the day AFTER tax day: Friday, April 16th.

Taco Del Mar “Taxes Suck. Tacos Don’t” Fill in your “Taco 1099″ to get your free Taco on April 15th here.

PF Changs Tax Relief 15% off your Food Purchase on April 15th. Details here.

Starbucks: Free fresh brewed coffee on April 15th when you bring your own re-usable cup.

The Next Post is By YOU!

noreply@blogger.com (Autumn Village Apartments) — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 22:28:00 +0000

Do you have a story or event you'd like to share with the community? Enjoy writing? We are seeking writers for guest blogposts! Review a local restaurant, a recent movie, or your favorite TV show. Teach our readers something new, like a craft, or share a recipe. Submit a blog post to us, and we will reward you with a gift card!

New Carpet!

noreply@blogger.com (Autumn Village Apartments) — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 22:26:00 +0000

I know for some of you, the carpet in your entry landing has seen better days. So I am super excited to share with you that new carpet in all stairwells is coming soon! This project should be completed before the end of June.

Once installation is complete, please help us maintain it! When you vacuum inside your home, take a quick minute to vacuum your entryway as well. Please take care of your entry carpet as you would the carpet inside your home. We want your entryway to be beautifully welcoming each time you come home!

Lets cross our fingers for some beautiful weather, so this project can get started!

Help Support A Neighbor in Need!

noreply@blogger.com (Autumn Village Apartments) — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 22:23:00 +0000

I really wanted to shrae with all our residents about a wonderful family in our community that could use some neighborly support. The Fournier family was recently forced to face every family's worst nightmare: Amanda, age 19, was diagnosed with Leukemia last week. They are a strong family and done in head first to battle the disease with aggressive chemotherapy treatments. If you would like to offer Amanda and her family support, the Fournier's have a collection jar located in the office.

Amanda - our thoughts are with you!

Pledge To Be Green!

noreply@blogger.com (Autumn Village Apartments) — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:37:00 +0000

In Honor of Earth Day on April 22nd, we are encouraging our residents to be green! I got to have some crafty fun and make this pledge board in the office! It is pretty simple. Drop by the office, and grab a leaf. Write down something easy you pledge to do to "Go Green."

For example, I filled out my own leaf stating I would support local agriculture by buying into an organic crop share. This is something I'm SUPER excited about! I can't wait until it starts June 1st!

My wonderful husband (who helped me with this late night art project) also added a leaf. He pledged to use a reusable water bottle instead of buying bottled water.

What are you going to pledge to do? Come check out the board for yourself, and don't forget to fill one out for your pledge! As a gift for sharing your idea, take home a reusable water bottle. It's our simple way of saying thanks for caring!!

Submitting Maintenance Requests Online

noreply@blogger.com (Autumn Village Apartments) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:16:00 +0000

Did you know you can submit a maintenance request online through our website?
Here's easy step by step instructions:

1. Go to http://www.autumnvillage.net/
2. Click on "Resident" button
3. Click on "Maintenance Request Form"
4. Fill out the form, and click send!

How incredibly easy is that!? It is the perfect solution to those "Oh yeah!" moments that hit you at odd hours. You know the ones...you are relaxing on the couch watching your evening TV show and realize you've been meaning to call and have someone look at your flickering kitchen light. But now that you remember, the office is already closed! This will only take you a minute to jump online and send us a request!

Next time you have a maintenance request, try it out!

Congratulations to Lavada!

noreply@blogger.com (Autumn Village Apartments) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:18:00 +0000

Our wonderful resident, Lavada was the winner of our March Early Bird Drawing!

Lavada took home a basket stuffed full of goodies!

Thank you, Lavada, for paying your rent on time!

Would you like to win April's prize? Make sure you pay your rent on time, and you'll automatically be entered into our next drawing for another fabulous prize!

Congratulations to Our February Early Bird Winner!

noreply@blogger.com (Autumn Village Apartments) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:16:00 +0000

Congratulations Jim! For paying his rent on time, Jim received a $50 Safeway Gift Card! :)

Pay your rent on time for March, and maybe you can win too!!

We LOVE Coffee!!

noreply@blogger.com (Autumn Village Apartments) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:14:00 +0000

Alright residents, I've finally found the solution to my office coffee dilema. I've invested in Keurig Brewing Machine. Now you can join me for a cup of coffee, and I can guarentee your coffee with be fresh and piping hot no matter what time of day you stop by!

Boy am I excited for this summer as well....the machine brews iced coffee! I think I'll be hosting a Barista day, where you can stop by for a flavored iced latte. YUM!

So stop by sometime soon and grab a cup of coffee to go...or stop in and visit with me for a few minutes! I always look forward to seeing a friendly face! :)

EARLY BIRDS GET THE WORM!

noreply@blogger.com (Autumn Village Apartments) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:39:00 +0000

Did you know if you pay rent before 5:00 on the 5th of the month, you will automatically be entered in our Early Bird drawing? Pay rent on time and get rewarded! What is better than that? Watch for an update on February's winner!!

A few Reminders....

noreply@blogger.com (Autumn Village Apartments) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:38:00 +0000

We all want to live in a clean and safe community. Please help us!

1. Be a responsible pet owner. Pick up and properly dispose of pet waste in the closest trash receptacle.

2. Please do not litter or leave trash bags on the ground in front of the dumpsters.

3. Unwanted junk mail should be disposed of in the trash receptacle, not left at the mailbox stations.

4. Do not leave any personal belongings on the lawn or in the flower beds. It can and will be disposed of by our landscaping or maintenance staff.

5. Don't forget that city regulations and your rental agreement require you to have your pet on a leash at all times!

6. Plus, did you know you can save a stamp and make your monthly Conservice payment to our office? Just drop it off with your rent. Don't forget to make it out to Autumn Village if you are sending it our way!

Valentine's Day Goodies!!

noreply@blogger.com (Autumn Village Apartments) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:35:00 +0000

On Friday, February 12th, Don't forget to stop by the office anytime during business hours. We want a chance to spoil you a bit! ;-)

Love Where You Live!

noreply@blogger.com (Autumn Village Apartments) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:34:00 +0000

Let the upcoming holiday inspire you! There are lots of ways to get more involved with our community!

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, and it is a great way to remind us that love is in the air. Yes, we love our family, we love our pets, we love that specials someone in our lives. But don't forget to love the community of which you are a part. Here are a few quick tips on how to get involved with your community!!

1. Become a fan of Autumn Village on Facebook. Autumn Village on Facebook!
2. Follow our Community Blog, here!
3. Keep your eye on our community calendar, and attend our next community event!

Need Cash in the New Year?

noreply@blogger.com (Autumn Village Apartments) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:52:00 +0000

Have you heard about our Resident Referral Program?

It's a great way for you to earn some extra cash this year! Simply tell your friends about Autumn Village. When they come in and tour, make sure they mention they heard about the community from YOU. When they move in, you get a neighbor you know! Then, contact us and fill out a W-9 to receive $100 check for referring a friend!

Who wouldn't want to get paid for choosing their own neighbors??

Package Pick-Up

noreply@blogger.com (Autumn Village Apartments) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:03:00 +0000

Happy Holidays to our Residents! I can't believe it's already the 23rd of December!

Many of you have had packages delivered to the office! Make sure you pick them up, or schedule to have us deliver them soon! If you have not picked up your package by tomorrow afternoon, we will be dropping them off at your apartment door to ensure you get them before the holiday closure.

If you'd prefer to have the package left inside your door, please call us and leave us a message giving permission to enter and we'll make sure to slip it in your door before we close!

Thanks again, and enjoy the holiday!!

Thanks for Stopping By!

noreply@blogger.com (Autumn Village Apartments) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:00:00 +0000

We may have had a small crowd, but I couldn't be happier with our Holiday Party. I had smiling parents and sugar-high happy children decorating yummy cookies in my office this weekend! Add in yummy snacks and a round of PictionaryMan, and it made for a great afternoon.

Congrats to Joshua and Sarah, and Tonya and Cisco! Each of their families won $100 gas giftcards!

Thanks again! Hope to see more friendly faces at our next event!

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

noreply@blogger.com (Autumn Village Apartments) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:52:00 +0000

Yes, We are expanding into the social networking world!

Find us on facebook, and become a fan!

Or follow us on twitter....and give us a tweet!

Don't Forget!

noreply@blogger.com (Autumn Village Apartments) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:28:00 +0000

I just wanted to put a reminder out there that we are hosting our Resident Holiday Party on Sunday, December 20th, 2009 at 3:00 pm!

I'll be providing drinks and some snacks, but I encourage each and every one of you to bring your favorite dish to share with your neighbors.

We will also be decorating cookies! yum yum! So bring the family!

And of course, don't forget to enter the raffle for our doorprize giveaway. It's a good one!

My and my family will see you and yours on Sunday!!

Making Your Apartment Fire Safe!

noreply@blogger.com (Autumn Village Apartments) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:22:00 +0000

Fire is perhaps the most dangerous and deadly of all home emergencies. Protecting your apartment from accidental fire is one of the most important things you will ever do for yourself and your family. Let this checklist be your guide:

—Keep combustible materials away from heat sources such as chimneys, water heaters, portable heaters, etc.

—Store combustible materials away from stairways and walkways (they could block your exit in a fire). Do not store, use or carry flammable liquids in open containers.

—Keep ovens, range-tops and exhaust fans clean of grease.

—never leave cooking , candles or open flames unattended.

—Replace worn or frayed cords, plugs or wiring immediately.

—Quench fireplace fires completely before retiring.

—Inspect smoke detectors monthly.

—Establish escape routes from your home and know where to meet outside.

—make sure all windows can easily be opened from the inside .

—In the event your clothing should catch fire, stop what you’re doing, drop to the floor and roll around until flames are extinguished.

Maintaining Your Garbage Disposal

noreply@blogger.com (Autumn Village Apartments) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:19:00 +0000

Having a garbage disposal is a great amenity in any home. However, we as renter’s are still responsible for the proper use of your disposal. To keep your disposal running well, and to keep your drains clear, please follow the following tips:

*Run cold water while the disposal is on. Keep disposer and water running for 30 to 60 seconds AFTER the waste matter has cleared your drain. The waste still has a distance to go. Cold water keeps the motor, bearings and shredder assembly from overheating. It also lets the waste go down easier because the water is pushing it down.

*Keep anything too hard out of the disposal. The shredder will dull and become less efficient. Small hard objects can also get stuck and jam the rotating parts. Do not put hard bones, shells or popcorn kernels down the disposal.

*Do not put fibrous or starchy items in the disposal. Both can cause particularly stubborn drain blockages (fibers get tangled, and starches get thick). The following items should not be put down your disposal:

             Banana peels, celery, potato peelings, corn husks, arti chokes, eggshells, coffee grounds or
             filters, fruit pits, hard seeds, or onion skins.

*Avoid placing trash or hard items down the disposal. Common sense will go a long way, but here are some examples of items to avoid:

             Twist ties, pull tabs, rubber bands, glass, screws, nails, utensils, cigarette butts, bottle caps, fabric,
             string, rags, plant or flower clip pings, toys, hair or grease.

*Remember that using a disposal is not a method of reducing garbage. Putting things down the disposal that can cause a clog can cause a potential problem for the neighbor below or next to you.

Following these simple tips can save you and you family the time and hassle of having a clogged sewer line, broken garbage disposal, or clogged sink!

Join Us for A Holiday Potluck!

noreply@blogger.com (Autumn Village Apartments) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:18:00 +0000

The staff of Autumn Village Apartments would like to invite you and your family to join us in celebrating the holidays on Sunday, December 20, 2009.

The festivities will begin at 3:00 pm with holiday music, yummy food and great company. Help us spread the cheer by bringing your favorite holiday side dish.

While you are here, make sure to enter for our free door prize giveaway and win, win, win!

And for the children (and any fun loving adults too!) we will be decorating Holiday Cookies! Yum Yum!

See you Sunday!

Order a Pizza and Support The Fallen Officers of Lakewood Police

noreply@blogger.com (Autumn Village Apartments) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:23:00 +0000

Local Papa John’s stores will donate 100 percent of their profits on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 8 and 9, to the families of the four slain Lakewood police officers.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families. Hopefully, not just businesses will get behind this, but the whole community,” district operations manager Matthew Edwards said. “These are the people who serve us on a daily basis and this is how we say thank you. We just want to let them know that we appreciate what they do.”

Papa John’s has about 40 locations in the greater Puget Sound area, including three in Kitsap County.

(Article obtained from Bremerton Patriot online.)

Happy Thanksgiving!

noreply@blogger.com (Autumn Village Apartments) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:18:00 +0000

I just wanted to wish all of our wonderful residents a Happy Thanksgiving! Eat lots of turkey, and enjoy time with friends and family! I'm greatful I manage such a great community full of friendly people! Thank you!