Shearon Farms Single Family Homeowners Association

Garbage and Recycling Schedule for the Week of September 5th

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Shearon Farms Administrator

– Monday’s route will be collected Tuesday
– Tuesday’s route will be collected Wednesday
– Wednesday’s route will be collected Thursday
– Thursday’s route will be collected Friday
– Friday’s route will be collected Saturday

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Hurricane Preparedness

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Shearon Farms Administrator

In light of Hurricane Irene making landfall on the NC coastline this weekend, the Board of Directors wanted to share some helpful information to ensure our community is prepared for any hurricane hazards that may impact our community. The most important thing a family can do is to be informed and prepared! Below is a link to the National Hurricane Center website.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/disaster_prevention.shtml

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Shearon Farms Services

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Shearon Farms Administrator

List your services for free on the Shearon Farm website in the services section located under the ‘categories’ on the right navigation bar. If you’d like to submit a listing, email your request to services@shearonfarms.com and we’ll get your listing posted here.

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Shearon Farms Classifieds

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Shearon Farms Administrator

List your items for sale for free on the Shearon Farm website in the classifieds section located under the ‘categories’ on the right navigation bar. If you’d like to submit a listing, email your request to classifieds@shearonfarms and we’ll get your listing posted here.

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National Night Out

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Shearon Farms Administrator

National Night Out Parking Lot Party
Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011; 5 pm – 9 pm
Wake Forest SuperTarget Parking Lot

On Tuesday, Aug. 2, neighborhoods throughout Wake Forest are invited to join the Wake Forest Police Department, Target, and thousands of communities across the United States for the 27th Annual National Night Out.

National Night Out (NNO) teams law enforcement agencies with citizens, community leaders, civic groups, and local businesses to promote safe, healthy neighborhoods. NNO is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

The Wake Forest Police Department and Target, the national sponsor for NNO, are marking the occasion by hosting a “National Night Out Parking Lot Party” from 5 pm to 9 pm at the Wake Forest Target Superstore, 12000 Retail Drive.

The Parking Lot Party promises something for everyone including food and special prizes, as well as fire, police, and EMS vehicle displays. The Faith Baptist Church and Friendship Chapel Church choirs will perform and an Army National Guard helicopter will fly in and make what is sure to be a memorable landing.

The Wake Forest Police Department, in cooperation with the US Secret Service, will provide child identification fingerprint kits through a program called Operation Safe Kids where parents can have their children photographed and fingerprinted. “Safe Kids” child safety seat technicians will also be on hand to demonstrate the proper installation of child safety seats and community crime prevention officers will distribute information on topics such as vehicle security, home security, and personal safety.

The police department will also offer a K-9 demonstration and D.A.R.E. presentation, share information on upcoming Community Watch initiatives and provide rosters designed to help new neighborhoods develop their own Community Watch programs.

For more information on the National Night Out event, contact Officer S. Graham at (919) 435-9599.

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Yard of the Season

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Shearon Farms Administrator

Congratulations to Michelle and Ed Kato of 9716 Corktree Court! Their house was selected as the winner of the “Yard of the Season” and awarded a $50 gift card. Our fall competition winner will be announced on October 1st. Best of luck!

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Nominations Sought for Good Neighbor of the Year Award

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Shearon Farms Administrator

The Wake Forest Human Relations Council (HRC) is soliciting youth and adult nominations for the second annual Good Neighbor of the Year Award. The award is designed to recognize Wake Forest residents who work to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods without seeking or receiving recognition for their efforts. Nominees must be a Town of Wake Forest resident who has made a significant contribution to the community between Sept. 1, 2010, and Aug. 31, 2011. For more information, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/goodneighborday.aspx.

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Fourth of July Celebration

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Shearon Farms Administrator

The Town of Wake Forest has two days of Fourth of July celebrations planned. The event is organized and produced by the all-volunteer Fourth of July Planning Committee. The activities are funded by gate receipts from the previous year’s celebration along with donations from local businesses and the Town of Wake Forest. Below are the details of the events:

Fireworks Spectacular
Date/Time: Sunday, July 3; 5:00PM
Location: Heritage High School – 1150 Forestville Road, Wake Forest

Children’s Parade
Date/Time: Monday, July 4; 10:30AM
Location: North Main Street to Holden Park, Wake Forest

Art-in-the-Park & Games-in-the-Park
Time/Date: Monday, July 4; 11:00AM
Location: Holding Park, 133 W. Owen Avenue, Wake Forest

Maps and additional details can be found on the Town of Wake Forest website.

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4 Ways You Can Help Your Lawn Cope with Summer Heat and Drought

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Shearon Farms Administrator

As you well know, hot, dry days are just an inescapable part of summer. Many lawns seem to bake in the heat. But, look around and you’ll see one or two in the neighborhood that look as green as can be. You can help your lawn look just as great in the heat if you do 4 things:

– Feed regularly
– Mow high
– Water deeply but infrequently
– Reseed with a more heat-tolerant grass seed

Feed Regularly

Within 6-8 weeks of feeding, microbes in the soil process most of the nutrients in the ground for your lawn to absorb. So you need to replenish these nutrients by fertilizing. A well-fed lawn grows in thick, crowding out weeds and cooling the soil, which helps it handle the heat. However, if your lawn has gone dormant, hold off on feeding until rain revives it.

Mow High

If you cut your grass short, you’re short-changing your lawn. Longer grass allows the growth of longer roots, which can reach down for moisture even on hot, dry days. Just set your mower on one of the highest settings. You’ll be surprised what a difference this simple step can make.

Watering

If your grass has been cut short all season, you’re going to have to water frequently. But even longer grass needs moisture. So if you choose to water during a dry spell, be sure to water deeply but infrequently. Frequent, shallow watering encourages grass to grow short roots, causing the grass to stress out during droughts. But an inch of water a week serves as a good rule of thumb for keeping your lawn green during the hot summer. Just be sure to water as early as possible in the morning to help reduce wasteful evaporation.

Reseeding and Renovation

Older lawns may have grass varieties that just can’t handle the heat. The grass may grow in bunches or have thick, ugly blades. Also, a hot summer can leave bare spots and thin areas around the lawn. New grass varieties have been developed to be able to handle scorching heat and still look good.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Beautification Committee.

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Volunteers Sought For Trail Upkeep

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Shearon Farms Administrator

The Town of Wake Forest is recruiting nature minded individuals or groups to help maintain its system of greenways through a new “adopt-a-trail” program. One of the trails available is the Smith Creek Greenway located just a few hundred yards east out the Burlington Mills entrance. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Cindy Paonessa or the Outreach Committee. outreach@shearonfarms.com