Bake sale tomorrow, 7/5/2025, 11:00AM at Ramsey Park (basketball court) — that is Saturday, July 5, 2025, 11am to 1pm!! This will happen SHINE or RAIN!!

• Please drop off your baked goods around 10:45am. 
• If you aren’t able to drop them off yourself and can’t give them to a neighbor to drop off — please let Morgan know! She can coordinate with you for pick-up by one of our neighborhood volunteers.

• Bake sale payment accepted as cash OR PayPal / Venmo / credit card via the RNA membership payment page: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/MCZN7AWAL5PLJ 
• Please consider renewing your annual RNA membership for 2025 ($20 per household, $10 for retirees, any excess donated to the Ramsey Park fund): https://rosedaleaustin.org/the-rna/membership-information/
• If you use the payment page, please include your name, address, and a note about purpose (bake sale OR membership OR both bake sale and membership) 

Bake sale will be from 11:00am – 1:00pm. Tell all your neighbors and friends! 

See you tomorrow! Thank you so much to all!

Questions to Morgan Merritt, morgan.p.merritt@gmail.com

Friday, July 4th, 2025, 10:00am to noon, at Ramsey Park

Neighbors, we regret we must cancel this year’s July 4th event. The projected times of the storm perfectly span our scheduled 10-12 time frame, making it unsafe to collect folks in the park.

Please stay safe. See you at the end-of-season Ramsey pool party August 17!

Join us for a promenade around Ramsey Park, live music, watermelon slices, bake sale, water balloon tossing contest, and carnival games for the kiddos!

Our 4th of July celebration is fast approaching. We hope you can join us as neighbors come together at Ramsey Park and have a great time!

• Arrive by 10:00am to decorate bikes/scooters/strollers/pets with decorations we provide or decorate at home if you prefer.
• A bit after 10:00, join our traditional promenade around Ramsey Park.
• After the promenade, enjoy watermelon slices, live music, the bake sale, a water balloon tossing contest, and (if we have enough volunteers) carnival games for the kiddos (see below to volunteer!).
• After the celebration ends at noon, join the recreational swim at Ramsey Pool, which will be open noon to 7pm on the 4th of July!

All proceeds from the bake sale and carnival are used for park improvements.

URGENT: Volunteers needed!

Please help bring our sweet neighborhood tradition back in full this year! Among the volunteer tasks: donating drinks and baked goods, loaning camping chairs and tables, setting up before, and cleaning up after. We have many carnival shifts available (perfect for middle and high schoolers). The carnival can only happen if we have plenty of volunteers, so please consider volunteering for a shift.

Questions to Morgan Merritt, morgan.p.merritt@gmail.com

SIGN UP! Use either the QR-code or the direct URL: https://evite.me/sp2twShu9h

July 4th Bake Sale – WE NEED YOU!

The bake sale is a popular spot at the celebration each year. It always raises a good amount of money and, like the carnival, all proceeds go into the fund for Ramsey Park improvements.
Come by for a snack and fabulous cookies to take home with you! We’ll have tacos (first come, first served) and would welcome additional business donations (contact Felicia at the number or email below!).
The most popular items are lovingly home-baked goodies by our very own Rosedale neighbors. We normally sell out! Please consider donating goodies that kids find irresistible, as well as items for a more grown-up palate. Ideas of what to bring:

• individual baggies or plates of cookies or brownies
• decorated cookies, cupcakes, and cake balls
• individually packaged slices of bread, e.g. banana, pumpkin, etc.
• whole loaves of cakes and breads, (e.g. pound cake, pumpkin bread)
• small whole cobblers in takeaway pans
• pies in takeaway pans
• gluten-free items are also popular
• any kind of baked goods that neighbors might enjoy

No large and elaborate cakes please (these don’t sell well). 
Please bring items to the bake sale tables by 9:30 – 10:00 am. 
Questions to Felicia Adams, adams4203@yahoo.com / 512-426-4203

We are delighted to invite everyone in the Rosedale neighborhood to join the RNA on Wednesday, September 20, for two connected events at the Wu Chow restaurant located at 3800 N Lamar Blvd #170. For those who drive over, there is complementary parking in the garage (enter from Medical Parkway just north of 38th St.).

[To RSVP for the happy hour, either click on the image of the flyer or use the link near the bottom of this post!]

Part 1: Happy Hour, 9/20/23 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm
(complimentary, must RSVP, spaces limited)

Two drinks per person and the following stationary items (“passed apps”):

• Sichuan Style Deep Fried Chicken
• Steamed Chicken Dumplings
• Beef Skewers
• Vegetable Fried Rice
• Dry Fried Local Green Beans

Part 2: RNA quarterly meeting, 9/20/23 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
All neighbors are invited to join the quarterly RNA meeting. Watch for a message with the agenda from the the co-presidents within the next few days. Among other things, we will discuss fall events and hear updates on various projects around the neighborhood.

If we need more food, any additional food and drinks past what they offer during the happy hour will be full price and must go on one check. As a general policy, they will not offer separate checks, but can take multiple forms of payment on-site. All drink charges will go on one tab. 

To RSVP for the Wu Chow Happy Hour
Please use this Eventbright link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rosedale-neighborhood-happy-hour-wu-chow-north-lamar-tickets-718768414677

We look forward to seeing many of you there!

Tuesday, July 4th, 10:00am to noon, at Ramsey Park

Join us for a promenade around Ramsey Park, live music, watermelon slices, bake sale, water balloon tossing contest, ice cream truck, and carnival games for the kiddos!

Our 4th of July celebration is fast approaching. We hope you can join us as neighbors come together at Ramsey Park and have a great time!

• Arrive by 10:00am to decorate bikes/scooters/strollers/pets with decorations we provide or decorate at home if you prefer.
• A bit after 10:00, join our traditional promenade around Ramsey Park.
• After the promenade, enjoy watermelon slices, live music, the bake sale, a water balloon tossing contest, an ice cream food truck, and carnival games for the kiddos (which requires help from volunteers; see below!).
• After the celebration ends at noon, you might choose to enjoy recreational swim at Ramsey Pool, which will be open noon to 7pm on the 4th of July!

All proceeds from the bake sale and carnival are used for park improvements.
IMPORTANT: Please bring cash! We are also arranging to allow payments using Venmo and Paypal.

Volunteers needed!

Please help make our sweet neighborhood tradition a big success this year!

Among the volunteer tasks: donating drinks and baked goods, loaning camping chairs and tables, setting up before, cleaning up after. We have many carnival shifts available (perfect for middle and high schoolers). The carnival can only happen if we have plenty of volunteers, so please consider volunteering for a shift.

Sign up for a task using the QR-code at left or here: signupgenius.com/go/4090C4EA4AE29A7FD0-2023

Questions to Kelly Pirkl, Kelly.Pirkl@gmail.com

The Bake Sale needs YOU!

The bake sale is a popular spot during the July 4th celebrations each year. It always raises a good amount of money and, like the carnival, 100% of the proceeds goes into the park fund to be used for Ramsey Park improvements.

Come by for a snack and fabulous cookies to take home with you! We will offer tacos (first come, first served) and always welcome additional business donations!

The most popular items are lovingly home-baked goodies by our very own Rosedale neighbors. We normally sell out! Please consider donating items that kids find irresistible, as well as items for a more grown-up palate. Ideas of items to bring:

• individual baggies or plates of cookies or brownies
• decorated cookies, cupcakes, and cake balls
• individually packaged slices of bread, e.g. banana, pumpkin, etc.
• whole loves of cakes and breads, e.g. pound cake, banana bread, pumpkin bread, apple bread, etc.
• small whole cobblers in takeaway pans
• pies in takeaway pans
• gluten-free items are also popular
• any kind of baked goods that neighbors might enjoy

The only items that don’t sell well are large or elaborate cakes.

Please bring your items to the bake sale tables by 9:30 – 10:00. Questions?  Contact Felicia Adams, adams4203@yahoo.com or 512-426-4203.

Read about this and more in the RNA’s June 2023 newsletter [PDF in color, 387KB] or [PDF in b/w, 381KB], which will be delivered to neighbors on paper in late June!

Join us Monday, July 4th, 10:00am to noon, at Ramsey Park

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay (Public Domain)

Our 4th of July celebration is fast approaching. We hope you can join us as neighbors come together and have a great time!

Arrive by 10:00am to decorate bikes/scooters/strollers/pets using decorations we provide or decorate at home if you prefer.

A bit after 10:00, join our traditional promenade around Ramsey Park, followed by watermelon slices, live music, the bake sale, a water balloon tossing contest, an ice cream food truck, and (if we have enough volunteers) carnival games for the kiddos.

All proceeds from the bake sale and carnival are used for park improvements.
IMPORTANT: Please bring cash!

Volunteers needed!

Please help bring our sweet neighborhood tradition back in full this year!

Among the volunteer tasks: donating drinks and baked goods, loaning camping chairs and tables, setting up before, cleaning up after.

We have many carnival shifts available (perfect for middle and high schoolers). The carnival can only happen if we have plenty of volunteers, so please consider volunteering for a shift.

Questions to Kelly Pirkl, Kelly.Pirkl@gmail.com

Please sign up for a task at this link:  https://tinyurl.com/rosedale-4th-signup

The Bake Sale needs YOU!

The bake sale is a popular spot during the July 4th celebrations each year. It always raises a good amount of money and, like the carnival, 100% of the proceeds goes into the park fund to be used for Ramsey Park improvements.

Come by for a snack and fabulous cookies to take home with you! We expect to offer tacos from Rudy’s and Taco Shack (first come, first served) and kolaches, as well as additional business donations (suggestions and donation offers welcome!).

The most popular items are lovingly home-baked goodies by our very own Rosedale neighbors. We normally sell out! Please consider donating items that kids find irresistible, as well as items for a more grown-up palate. Ideas of items to bring:

• individual baggies or plates of cookies or brownies
• decorated cookies, cupcakes, and cake balls
• individually packaged slices of bread, i.e. banana, pumpkin, etc.
• whole loves of cakes and breads, i.e. pound cake, banana, pumpkin, apple, etc.
• small whole cobblers in takeaway pans
• pies in takeaway pans
• gluten-free items are also popular
• any kind of baked goods that neighbors might enjoy

The only items that don’t sell well are large or elaborate cakes.

Be sure to bring your items to the bake sale tables by 9:30 – 10:00.

Questions?  Contact Felicia Adams, adams4203@yahoo.com or 512-426-4203

Join the RNA’s two-part celebration for 2021!

• Part 1: in-person at Ramsey Park, with promenade, music, and food.
• Part 2: repeats last year’s popular self-guided hunt through the neighborhood.

Part 1) In-person event at Ramsey Park

Sunday, July 4th starting at 10:00am

Come join us in person for Rosedale’s 4th of July event at Ramsey Park on Sunday, July 4, 2021!

Arrive by 10am to decorate bikes/scooters/strollers/pets using decorations we will provide or decorate at home if you prefer! A bit after 10:00, join our traditional promenade around Ramsey Park. After that, everyone can enjoy music provided by Bill Oliver and the Otter Space Band and purchase breakfast tacos and ice cream from local food trucks. Please bring chairs, sunscreen, hats, and other items that will help you stay comfortable in the heat. Don’t forget to bring cash or a credit card for buying food!

If you have ideas or would like to help, please contact Rachel Gray, goldra360@hotmail.com

NOTE: Due to continued concerns about close contact, the RNA will not hold their traditional carnival and bake sale again this year.

Part 2) Self-guided hunt

Find patriotic decorations, answer questions, July 4 – 10

Join Rosedale’s 2nd annual self-guided patriotic hunt!

Decorators needed: Please consider decorating your home by the morning of July 4th as a location for the hunt. To volunteer, submit your address using this registration form so we can add it to the self-guided tour document and map: forms.gle/YbPMrgXRDesZQK5K9

Blank signs: The RNA is providing blank signs that you can decorate! To request a sign send an email to Kelly Lancaster, kelly.pirkl@gmail.com

To participate in the hunt: Download the list and map, tour the included addresses, admire the decorations, and find answers to the questions. Look for decorations at your convenience  from the morning of Sunday, July 4th through the evening of Saturday,  July 10th.

Additional information:

• The 2021 list of addresses: tinyurl.com/rosedaleaustin4th2021-homes
• The 2021 map of addresses: tinyurl.com/rosedaleaustin4th2021-map
• Pictures from 2020’s hunt: rosedaleaustin.org/pictures-rosedale-20200704/

Please share pictures!

• If you post on social media, use the hashtag #rosedaleaustin4th2021
• For inclusion in a post on rosedaleaustin.org, send to Vicki Almstrum <almstrum@gmail.com>