Fall Newsletter
Fall is officially here, although the usual fall weather change is still trying to catch up with the calendar. Hurricane season is still with us, as seen from the recent flurry of activity in the tropics. We seem to have dodged the hurricane bullet so far this year; let’s hope that continues for the rest of the year. The disastrous flooding in North Carolina is a reminder of what a rain-heavy hurricane could bring to our area, and all residents should remain prepared to react if such an event should befall Baton Rouge. Flood prevention efforts are slowly progressing around the parish, but there is still a long way to go.
New Neighbors
We continue to welcome new neighbors to Pollard Estates, and we are happy to have an influx of residents who wish to live in the area. With the fall in full swing, and upcoming events on the horizon, we encourage you to forward message to any of those you may have met recently so they can join our mailing list and be part of our updated neighborhood directory.
Golf Carts
There has been a proliferation of golf carts and other small all-terrain vehicles on our streets; and while these are not strictly permitted by current traffic laws, they do become a hazard when driven by underage occupants. There have been reports of grade-school children driving these vehicles around the neighborhood with no regard for stop signs or other rules of the road and no adult supervision. If this continues, it will eventually result in a serious accident with possible tragic injuries. Please supervise your children’s access to these vehicles before that happens.
Dues
There are still a lot of households who have not paid their CAPE dues for 2024. Our participation for the year is around 65% of residents, and expenses continue to rise. Please pay your dues so that we can continue to provide security, insurance, and grounds maintenance services for the neighborhood. Please contact us below if you have a question regarding your current membership.
Fall Event Schedule
The remaining CAPE event schedule for this year is as follows:
Halloween Decorating Contest – Judging will occur on October 30th, with a $25 gift certificate awarded to the winner. Let’s keep the spooky spirit alive! Halloween falls on a Thursday this year, and we recommend that all residents set up Trick-or-Treat stations at the end of their driveways to make it easier for kids to collect their goodies.
Christmas Decorating Contest – Christmas decorations are always special in Pollard Estates. Judging will be done on December 22nd, and a $25 gift certificate will be awarded to the winner.
Christmas Caroling – December 21st . This is mostly for the kids and consists of transportation around the neighborhood singing Christmas carols. Light food and refreshments will be provided. We had a tremendous turnout last year. More details will be forthcoming in December.
Board Members
Volunteers are needed to serve on the CAPE Board. Attrition has resulted in only seven board members remaining. Volunteers are needed for communications and membership positions. If you feel qualified to serve on the board and want to help, please contact us below.
We look forward to seeing all of you in the future at CAPE social events and out in the neighborhood.