Social Shenanigans Newsletter - Q1 2024

  

 Social Shenanigans!

Our goal is to provide the neighborhood with fun, engaging events for the whole family!

WINTER EVENTS RECAP

HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST

The Holiday Decorating Contest kicked off voting on 12/08 and went through Christmas Day! Congratulations to this year's winners:

• 1st Place - 2315 Redmond Ct
• 2nd Place - 2518 St. Regus
• 3rd Place - 7108 Stanwood Dr

The Social Committee has decided to no longer continue the Holiday Decorating Contest in the upcoming year. We appreciate all those who participated, voted, and brought great holiday joy to all of us with your decorations. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sign up for Trivia Night ➜ https://forms.gle/n6JUH7jyxm6v4dDH8

Sign up for Easter Egg Hunt ➜ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GO1P37oqMli2CN1u-9taJcS0qenKHFTNIxSQ6e2UXv0/edit

ALL 2024 EVENTS

The Social Committee has several events planned for 2024. Save the date for events that interest you!

• Trivia Night - March 1st, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Sign Up ➜ https://forms.gle/n6JUH7jyxm6v4dDH8
• Easter Egg Hunt - March 30th (Rain Date March 31st) @ 11:00 AM
• Sign Up ➜  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GO1P37oqMli2CN1u-9taJcS0qenKHFTNIxSQ6e2UXv0/edit
• Spring Garage Sale - May 3rd - 4th
• Take a Kid Fishing Day - June Date TBD
• Neighborhood Picnic - June 29th
• Craft Fair - September 28th, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Interested in being a Vendor? Text Amber Behrendt at 573-864-3313
• Fall Garage Sale - October 4th - 5th
• Cookies & Cocoa with Santa - December 7th

SOCIAL CLUBS

📖 Cascades Book Club 📖

Avid reader? Working to reach your reading goal? Occasional reader? Join the Cascades Book Club! All are welcome! Didn't get the book completely finished before the book club date?? Absolutely no judgment from this group - you're still welcome to join!

The Cascades Book Club meets at 7:30 PM on the dates listed below. Reach out to Makenzie Gillette to be added to the Cascades Book Club Facebook group.

• February 6th: The Only One Left by Riley Sager*
• March 5th: The Echo of Old Books by Barbara Davis (not currently available on Libby)
• April 2nd: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See

*Denotes a popular book, plan ahead if using the Library to get on the waitlist, or follow along in the Facebook group to see if anyone has one ready to be passed around!

🌱 Green-Thumb Cascades Neighborhood 🌱

Green-Thumb Cascades Neighborhood is a group on Facebook where plant lovers of the Cascades can share their collections, tips, and tricks for growing plants!

Check out the group on Facebook! Feel free to reach out to Carolina Berger for any questions!

COMMUNITY UPDATES

COMO 411

What's the COMO 411? The hub for all things COMO! Through the power of stories and connections, COMO 411 utilizes digital mediums to showcase the community of Columbia.

Fellow neighbor, Adonica Coleman, is the creator and host of the digital talk show that focuses on our community. New episodes drop every Thursday at 4:11 PM.

Check out other upcoming events on the website, www.como411.com/eventcalendar

CONTACT US!

Questions about upcoming events, want your social club mentioned in the newsletter, or want to join the Social Committee? 

Send us an e-mail: thecascadessocialcommittee@gmail.com

Join the Cascades Facebook group as well to see what the buzz is from neighbors as well as get updates on any scheduled events. 

Looking for information regarding the Cascades HOA? Check out the Cascades HOA website!