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Trees

Tree protection and remains a priority for the neighborhood. If you would like to nominate an area to receive a tree as part of AOCC's tree initiative, please email trees@aftonoaks.org. Tree protection is a requirement of AOCC's deed restrictions, and your Board plans to vigorously enforce the rules against developers and others who remove trees without seeking permission.

Crime Report

Motor vehicle break-ins represent about 85%+ of the crime in Afton Oaks. The Board of AOCC has been investigating alternatives to provide additional cost-effective enhancement of security, but please remember (and remind your guests) not to leave valuables visible in your car or truck. This is a problem through-out the 77027 zip code, however, as break-ins are occurring in the parking lots of schools, churches and private clubs in the middle of the day. The crimes occur quickly, and the thieves can be sophisticated in their methods of identifying easy targets.

Quarterly Meeting

The regular quarterly meeting of the AOCC will be held at Looscan Library at 6:30pm on Thursday, February 21st. Come hear the latest on nearby development, METRO, traffic, crime and ask questions. We are working on an invitation to one of our elected representatives, either City or State. More to come.

Used Household and Construction Items

If you're remodeling your house, keep in mind that Habitat for Humanity operates a resale store called "ReStore" on Loop 610 near Gulfgate that accepts used building materials, including doors, windows, lighting, appliances, plumbing fixtures and more. While they appreciate drop-offs, they will also pick-up. See http://www.houstonhabitat.org/restore/index.php or call (713) 643-1100 for details. This location also works with The Furniture Bank (http://www.furniturebankhouston.org) which accepts furniture for distribution via a unique network of more than 60 supporting local service organizations. For information, see their website or call (713) 842-9771. Wherever you choose to donate (and there are many other fine charities in Houston), please consider that someone else may value your reusable items.

Writers Wanted

Enjoy writing? The Afton Oaks Post, the semi-annual newsletter of the AOCC wants you! There's a need for profiles of interesting neighbors, nearby restaurants or businesses or other stories of interest, or perhaps you might want to write a column on a topic of your choosing (subject to editing, of course....). If you have an interest, email newsletter@aftonoaks.org.

New Sponsors for 2008 - Auto World, Martha Turner, Incredible Renovations

Need your car checked? New sponsor Auto World -- located on our side of the West Loop at Alabama -- is ready to make sure your ride is right. We also welcome AO neighbors Ralph Jenkins and Marlene Rhoden with realtor Martha Turner as sponsors, along with Incredible Renovations, a home remodeling specialist. Check out their sites today, with the links above or below!