Tuesday, November 29, 2005

Breakfast with Santa


One of our community's "warmest churches" is hosting a Free Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, Dec. 3rd, 8:30am to 11:00am. It'll be a great time for the kids (and those of us who enjoy seeing our kids have a great time.)

[If you know of other community events like this one... let us know.]

Merry Christmas!

Neighborhood coffee... Dec.3rd

Reminder: this Saturday, Dec.3rd...

Come join us at the neighborhood coffee shop...

Every 1st Saturday... 8 a.m.,
at Paradise Bakery at Clay Terrace Mall
'First Saturdays Coffee & Conversation'

As always, we chat about a number of things. One of the things we've been talking about is how to help each other sharpen our Spanish/English skills to enhance communications. If you could help with that, or be helped by that, it'd be worth the price of coffee to hear from you.

As always, our informal time each month is to enjoy sharing life together and building a great little niche community. Catch up on the latest each month. Just have some fun together.

And as always, for anyone that wants to stay a while longer...

Afterwards… at 9 a.m.
'Community Care Group'

Some of us stick around for another cup of coffee, to pause and ask about special needs among us -- our own mini-Katrinas . Pray for those needs and try to find some ways to help, in a "Love your neighbor as yourself" sort of way.

We're reading & discussing the little booklet 'The Ultimate Win', a modern translation of the biblical book of "John". Remember, John was a close Jewish friend of Jesus and introduces us to him in the unique way that only a close friend can do. So any of you are welcome to participate. It could be a good time to ask any questions you might have. You're amongst friends. [Here's a link to read it online if you like.]

And throughout the month… ClayTerrace.org

As you see, ClayTerrace.org has now taken on a 'blog' format. A neighborhood newsletter of a sort -- but with the ability to leave comments, questions, suggestions, and active links to news, sports, events, that might be of interest among us. We can talk more about all this over coffee on Saturday. Btw, if you have a laptop, bring it -- Paradise Bakery is wireless! Or for that matter, if you have internet questions, we might all be able to learn a lot from each other.

Then… let's do it all over again next month…
"First Saturday Coffee & Conversation"

P.S.... Since we have new neigbhors and not everyone is yet on the email list -- please help us get the word out. Also, if you can't come, but you have special needs we might be able to help with, let us know.

Friday, November 04, 2005

Saturday, Nov.5th... neighborhood coffee...

Reminder: this Saturday, Nov.5th...

Come join us at the neighborhood coffee shop...

Every 1st Saturday... 8 a.m.,
at Paradise Bakery at Clay Terrace Mall
'First Saturdays Coffee & Conversation'

As always, we chat about a number of things. One of the things that came up last month is at least a possibility of some of us helping others of us to learn Spanish. If you could help with that, or be helped by that, it'd be worth the price of coffee to hear from you.

As always, our informal time each month is to enjoy sharing life together and building a great little niche community. Catch up on the latest each month. Just have some fun together.

And as always, for anyone that wants to stay a while longer...

Afterwards… at 9 a.m.
'Community Care Group'

Some of us stick around for another cup of coffee, to pause and ask about special needs among us -- our own mini-Katrinas . Pray for those needs and try to find some ways to help, in a "Love your neighbor as yourself" sort of way.

We're reading & discussing the little booklet 'The Ultimate Win', a modern translation of the biblical book of "John". Remember, John was a close Jewish friend of Jesus and introduces us to him in the unique way that only a close friend can do. So any of you are welcome to participate. It could be a good time to ask any questions you might have. You're amongst friends. [Here's a link to read it online if you like.]

And throughout the month… ClayTerrace.org

As you see, ClayTerrace.org has now taken on a 'blog' format. A neighborhood newsletter of a sort -- but with the ability to leave comments, questions, suggestions, and active links to news, sports, events, that might be of interest among us. We can talk more about all this over coffee on Saturday. Btw, if you have a laptop, bring it -- Paradise Bakery is wireless! Or for that matter, if you have internet questions, we might all be able to learn a lot from each other.

Then… let's do it all over again next month…
"First Saturday Coffee & Conversation"

P.S.... Since we have new neigbhors and not everyone is yet on the email list -- please help us get the word out. Also, if you can't come, but you have special needs we might be able to help with, let us know.

Thursday, September 29, 2005

This Saturday... "Clay Terrace in Review?"

Reminder: this Saturday, Oct. 1st...

The weather is taking a cooler turn. Hot coffee and a pastry on a brisk morning is sounding better & better. So come join us at the neighborhood coffee shop...

Every 1st Saturday... 8 a.m.,
at Paradise Bakery at Clay Terrace Mall
'First Saturdays Coffee & Conversation'

Now that the mall's been open for a year, we'd like to hear from each other this month. How's Clay Terrace been for you? Nicer than you imagined? What do you think -- are our property values up? Or have your worst fears been realized? What have you been pleasantly surprised about? Have you developed favorite hang-outs here yet? Favorite shops? Stores? Know any store associates by name yet? Any horror stories out there?

As always, our informal time each month is to enjoy sharing life together and building a great little niche community. Catch up on the latest each month. Just have some fun together.

Then, for anyone that wants to stay a while longer...

Afterwards… at 9 a.m.
'Community Care Group'

Some of us stick around for another cup of coffee, to pause and ask about special needs among us -- our own mini-Katrinas . Pray for those needs and try to find some ways to help, in a "Love your neighbor as yourself" sort of way.

We're reading & discussing the little booklet 'The Ultimate Win', a modern translation of the biblical book of "John". Remember, John was a close Jewish friend of Jesus and introduces us to him in the unique way that only a close friend can do. So any of you are welcome to participate. It could be a good time to ask any questions you might have. You're amongst friends. [Here's a link to read it online if you like.]

And throughout the month… ClayTerrace.org

As you see, ClayTerrace.org has now taken on a 'blog' format. A neighborhood newsletter of a sort -- but with the ability to leave comments, questions, suggestions, and active links to news, sports, events, that might be of interest among us. We can talk more about all this over coffee on Saturday. Btw, if you have a laptop, bring it -- Paradise Bakery is wireless! Or for that matter, if you have internet questions, we might all be able to learn a lot from each other.

Then… let's do it all over again next month…
"First Saturday Coffee & Conversation"

P.S.... Since we have new neigbhors and not everyone is yet on the email list -- please help us get the word out. Also, if you can't come, but you have special needs we might be able to help with, let us know.

Flu Shots... Wild Oats...

With flu season just around the corner, several clinics in the north suburban area will offer vaccines in October and November...

[continued at IndyStar.com]

Tuesday, September 13, 2005

Day of Caring... Sept. 16

"The Day of Caring, actually, is two days of caring. The event is scheduled for Sept. 16 and 17 and is an opportunity for businesses to allow employees to donate time to help local not-for-profit organizations. More than 300 volunteers are expected to participate..."

A kickoff is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. Sept. 16 at Clay Terrace.

[continued at Noblesville Ledger]

Friday, September 02, 2005

Cancelled Coffee. Commenced Katrina Collection.

CANCELLING COFFEE this Saturday, Sept.03...

Because of the Katrina Relief efforts quickly underway from the Indy area, we're cancelling this Saturday's coffeetime together...

BUT... we'll be canvassing the neighborhoods this week, collecting food & clothes that will be needed in the affected areas in the coming weeks & months.

Please help us get the word out among neighbors in the Clay Terrace area.... We have new friends/neighbors and not everyone is yet on the email list. Send them this link to it so they can join.

Thursday, September 01, 2005

Emergency Relief Networking...



You can connect to many in the city who are now actively connecting in the Indy/Indiana area, and to national Christian networks involved in emergency relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. More details at WhenYouNeedSomeone.com.

Sunday, August 14, 2005

Carmel food pantries feel pinch

[excerpted from Carmel Topics newspaper]

Two of Carmel's five food pantries and two of Fishers three agencies are desperate for donations, especially canned goods, as limited supplies continue to dwindle.

"We are really having a tough time keeping these people going, and the need's getting greater, too," said Nancy Chance, president of Good Samaritan of Hamilton County, which oversees 29 food pantries throughout Hamilton County.

Chance said the solution is simple.

"If everyone would take a bag of food to their local pantry, we might be able to turn this around..."

[continued at Topics.com]

Thursday, August 04, 2005

Reminder... this Sat...Aug 6th... 8am

Reminder: this Saturday, Aug. 6th...

We're developing a regular time we can get together each month for some coffee & conversation in the neighborhood.

Every 1st Saturday... 8 a.m.,
at Paradise Bakery at Clay Terrace Mall
'First Saturdays Coffee & Conversation'

As always, it'll be a time we can enjoy each other as we share our lives together here in what's becoming the Clay Terrace community. Catch up on 'the latest'. Just have some fun together.

Then, for anyone that wants to stay while longer...

Afterwards… at 9 a.m.
'Community Care Group'

Some of us stick around for another cup of coffee, to pause and pray for special needs among us, and even find some ways to help each other, in a "Love your neighbor as yourself" sort of way. Maybe find ways we can better help each other and our community.

We'll be starting to read & discuss 'The Ultimate Win', an introduction to the biblical book of "John". John was a close Jewish friend of Jesus and introduces us to him in the unique way that only a close friend can do. So any of you are welcome to participate. It could be a good time to ask any questions you might have. You're amongst friends. [Here's a link to read it online if you like.]

And throughout the month… ClayTerrace.org

As you see, ClayTerrace.org has now taken on a 'blog' format. A neighborhood newsletter of a sort -- but with the ability to leave comments, questions, suggestions, and active links to news, sports, events, that might be of interest among us. [Our former site -- WaltersPlaza.com -- will soon be incorporated into ClayTerrace.org.] We can talk more about all this over coffee on Saturday. Btw, if you have a laptop, bring it -- Paradise Bakery is wireless! Or for that matter, if you have internet questions, we might all be able to learn a lot from each other.

Then… let's do it all over again next month…
"First Saturday Coffee & Conversation"

P.S.... Since we have new neigbhors and not everyone is yet on the email list -- please help us get the word out. Also, if you can't come, but you have special needs we might be able to help with, let us know.

Wednesday, August 03, 2005

Baker Furniture is 9th store worldwide

"New York, Georgetown, London . . . and now Carmel.

The Baker Furniture company, known for its designs of upscale, traditional and fine styles, has opened the newest retail shop in Carmel's Clay Terrace."

[continued at IndyStar.com]

Sunday, July 24, 2005

'Faith, Hope & Love Week'...

'Faith, Hope & Love'... is a week long period of helping neighbors in our community, followed by a festival to celebrate this annual event.



[Read Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard's proclamation regarding this neighborhood-focused initiative.]

Clay Terrace neighbors will be...

  • Collecting cans of food for those less fortunate.
    [alternatively, if you need food, let us know when someone stops by.]
  • Volunteering time in one of the special projects.
  • Doing other random acts of kindness.
    Wish YOU could help someone this week?

This year, the annual FHL Community initiative was originally launched and is especially targeting the Indianapolis neighborhoods in the Nora/Castleton area. The festival on July 30th is a metro-wide event. Come enjoy the 1st Annual 'Faith, Hope & Love' Festival.

Wednesday, June 29, 2005

New Yard-sign?



We now have a new yard-sign to alert everyone... once in a while... when there's any significant news or event in the neighborhood. And then we'll post the info here at ClayTerrace.org.

For instance: "First Saturday Coffee & Conversation"
is this coming Saturday morning... July 2nd... 8am... at the Paradise Bakery here at Clay Terrace. As always, everyone is welcome... come have coffee and catch up on things.

Likewise, any of you that would like to set out the sign and post a message here...
  • New babies in the neighborhood?
    or puppies? **smile**
  • Grand-babies? **smile**
  • Major birthdays? [black crepe, $5 extra... LOL]
  • Major Anniversaries?
  • Promotions at work.
    or well-deserved promotions from work!
  • Block parties?
  • Yard-sales?
  • Home for sale? (hope not)
  • Surprise your spouse?
    (hopefully not re new babies! LOL)

Anything of that sort that you'd like to herald.... just email me the message to post (and I'll try to do what I can as soon as I can)...

... Then stop by and pick up the sign at... well, you know, where that other yard-fixture always seems to be...

Thursday, June 23, 2005

Supreme Court: Cities may seize homes

"Cities may bulldoze people's homes to make way for shopping malls or other private development, a divided Supreme Court ruled Thursday, giving local governments broad power to seize private property to generate tax revenue.

In a scathing dissent, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor said the decision bowed to the rich and powerful at the expense of middle-class Americans."

[continued at IndyStar.com]

Ted Turner visits 'Teds'...

"It's a little after 5 p.m. at Ted's Montana Grill in Clay Terrace, and Ted is on a tear.
That's Ted Turner, who is visiting one of his two area restaurants..."

[continued at IndyStar.com]

Friday, June 17, 2005

Mayor Brainard declares "Faith, Hope & Love Day", July 30th



[Carmel, Indiana]

Mayor Jim Brainard declared July 30th to be "Faith, Hope & Love Day" in Carmel. Click image to read the proclamation in entirety.

Friends & neighbors... join together to enhance our community life together... and especially to help those who may be struggling the most. Look around you. Who could use your help this summer?

If you have ideas for helping your neighborhood in some special ways during the special "Faith, Hope & Love Week" (preceding the final day's festival... July 30th), please leave a comment below. We'd also be very anxious to post some stories about this effort, both before and after July 30th... email me anytime.

Pastors & neighborhood Christians interested in specially participating... visit FHLcommunity.org.

Neil Cox, Carmel

Tuesday, June 07, 2005

Indianapolis Mayor Peterson declares "Faith, Hope & Love Day"... July 30th



Mayor Bart Peterson today declared July 30th will be "Faith, Hope & Love Day" in Indianapolis. The day will conclude a week-long period of helping neighbors in our community, and will culminate in an annual festival to celebrate together.

The vision is to build communities of faith, hope & love through active participation in improving neighborhoods and helping those in need... and to bridge the social, economic and spiritual gap in our community.

For more information on the collaborative Christian efforts that week, visit... FHLcommunity.org.

Friday, June 03, 2005

"First Saturdays Coffee & Conversation"

We've developed a regular time we can get together each month for some coffee & conversation in the neighborhood.

Every 1st Saturday... 8 a.m.,
at Paradise Bakery at Clay Terrace Mall

It's a time we can enjoy each other as we share our lives together in the best possible way here in what's becoming the Clay Terrace community. Catch up on 'the latest'. Just have some fun together.

But more than that, slowly we are creating something of a 'community care group' -- that is, to pause and pray for special needs among us, and even find some ways to help each other, in a "Love your neighbor as yourself" sort of way.

And we take some time each month to try to reflect on the things that are important to us… who we are and what we hope to become, what we want for our children, and how we can better serve each other and our community. [And even other communities... We have something of a 'sister-neighborhood' in Indy's inner-city that a few of us participate in.]

For instance, not long ago we read & discussed the best-seller, "Purpose-Driven Life", which asked some great questions for each of us. Another time, we read & discussed the short biblical book of "John". John was a close Jewish friend of Jesus and introduces us to him in the unique way that only a close friend can do. Anyone is welcome to participate. It was a good time to ask important questions people had. And why not -- you're amongst friends. [Btw, here's a link to read 'John' online if you like.]

And throughout the month… ClayTerrace.org

As you see, ClayTerrace.org has now taken on a 'blog' format. A neighborhood newsletter of a sort -- but with the ability to leave comments, questions, suggestions, and active links to news, sports, events, that might be of interest among us. [Our former site -- WaltersPlaza.com -- will soon be incorporated into ClayTerrace.org.] We can talk more about all this over coffee on Saturday. Btw, if you have a laptop, bring it -- Paradise Bakery is wireless! Or for that matter, if you have internet questions, we might all be able to learn a lot from each other.

Then… let's do it all over again each month…
"First Saturday Coffee & Conversation"

P.S.... Since we have new neigbhors and not everyone is yet on the email list -- please help us get the word out. Also, if you can't come, but you have special needs we might be able to help with, let us know.

Sunday, May 08, 2005

Neighborhood Party...



Walters Plaza Neighborhood Party
Saturday, May 14th, 5pm til....

Bring your own meat to grill, drinks to drink and a side dish to share!

Should be fun!

Saturday, January 22, 2005

Volunteering to Help Teach Computer Skills...


U. B. bloggin'

Want to put your skills to work? Chances are, your worst computer skills are still better than those left behind by the 'digital divide' -- the widening disparity between the 'haves' and the 'have-nots'.

There's a great little Christian cafe in the heart of 'the hood', where we do informal computer training... just sharing with others what we learned from someone else. Our goals are simple: To develop the 3 basic capabilities of the internet... in just 3 weeks. Unbelievable? Come see for yourself as you simply help others do what you may have just learned yourself. It's fun... and it's a chance to expand our friendships among folks there who welcome you with open arms. [continued at 'U. B. Bloggin']

Saturday, January 01, 2005

Community Basketball...


Here at the start of another new year, perhaps making resolutions and thinking about goals for ourselves or our children, I'm reminded of this great community asset... the Indiana Basketball Academy. There's nobody I'd rather entrust my kids to than Tom Abernethy to learn bball skills and important life values.