Newsletter

 

COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER – Spring 2023

Letter from the Board

Dear Tahquitz Creek Villa Community,

Please help us all welcome our two newest Board Members, Greg – Director and Kathryn – Secretary.  We are excited to have new members with fresh ideas and their sleeves rolled up, ready to represent all our community.

Please check the Whitestar Portal, calendar section for the upcoming years Board meetings.
Your voice matters!

 

Debby – President

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next Board Meeting

 

How do we create a sense of Community at Tahquitz Creek Villa?

 

Through Open Communication – hence the creation of a Community Newsletter!

By Communicating and Understanding HOA Rules – When HOA rules are clearly articulated, misunderstandings can be kept to a minimum. All HOA documentation can be found on the WhiteStar Folio App for your convenience.

In the Common Areas – Open areas, Tennis/Pickleball Courts and the Pool all make great areas to bring the Neighbourhood together to chat and mingle!

Join a Volunteer Committee – Volunteers are always welcome!  Kindly reach out to WhiteStar and offer to join!

 

                     City Rebates Available

 

Desert Water Agency will rebate you up to $250 per efficient Washing Machine – a list is available at EnergyStar.gov – check it out on this link.  https://www.energystar.gov/products/clothes_washers

 

 

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TBD 

 

 

 

 

Palm Springs Disposal

Curbside Clean-Up Event

 

Bulky Items:

Collection can include up to two bulky items such as appliances, furniture, tires or construction debris. Bulky items may not weigh more than 150-pounds each and must be easily team-lifted by two collectors.  There is no charge for this service and no need to call to arrange collection. Items must be at your curbside by 7:00 A.M.

 

Upcoming Clean-Up Dates

April 17-21, 2023, Curbside Only

April 22, 2023, Drop Off Event @ North Parking Lot of City Hall between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

 

What is EWaste?

 

E-waste is a popular, informal name for electronic products. Computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines are common electronic products.

Electronic waste is no longer accepted at landfills.  You may drop off your EWaste (up to 3 items per day) at no charge to:

4690 East Mesquite Avenue, Palm Springs.

 

Dropoff hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 

 

      Meet Wilma – A TCV Resident Hummingbird!

 

Wilma has a close relationship with one of our Community members and decided to build her nest in their backyard!

 

  

We have a few Hummingbird nests around the property!  Hummingbirds recognize and remember their environment hence it is likely they remember people as well.  They are known to fly about to alert them to empty feeders or sugar water.  Put out a Hummingbird feeder – watch all their activity and make a new friend!

 

A gentle reminder to not touch hummingbird nests as it is illegal to touch, relocate, or remove an active nest.  Importantly, birds can abandon nests if disturbed or harassed, dooming eggs and hatchlings. **Above Photos taken with a long-range lens**

 

How do Hummingbird’s Mate?

People falsely believe that Hummingbirds mate in midair. Hummingbirds can’t walk or bounce on the ground, but they can perch. Hummingbirds mate while perched on tree branches or other structures.  Female Hummingbirds will have between one and three broods each year typically having two eggs, giving rise to baby Hummingbirds called chicks.

When Do Hummingbird Eggs Hatch?

Eggs can be laid a day apart, but hatch on the same day.  The incubation time is 12 to 18 days and leave the nest 18 to 28 days after hatching.

Around our Community:

  • It is recommended that Hummingbird Feeders are sanitized, and food replaced every 4 or 5 days, more often in the hot Summer months. With Hummingbird feeders one of the few bird feeders allowed, let’s do our best to encourage the Hummingbirds to our property!

 

  • Our Annual Fruit Picking Party has been suspended for this year. Discount Landscaping will be trimming and removing the fruit on the same day.  There will be baskets of the picked fruit placed in the Central pool area for one day.  Feel free to help yourself!   Discount Landscaping will be dropping off the leftover fruit to local organizations who are currently accepting donations.  Stay tuned for the date!
  • Landscaping Committee:
  • Our shrubs may appear stressed at this time of year, but when you look closely you can see they have gone dormant for winter. Their greenery is on its way back (keep a watch for now).
  • The Bougainvillea throughout our property have been left alone during the winter period, based on their type, Discount Landscaping will begin to trim them shortly.
  • Pre-emergent Fertilization of our Grass areas took place last week to stop weeds from growing with the (fingers crossed) warmer weather approaching.
  • Fertilization of the Bermuda grass will take place once it starts to grow to accelerate the root’s growth.
  • Fertilization of the Shrubbery will take place towards the end of March.
  • Desert Water Agency water restrictions are still in effect.
  • There is spray/sprinkler irrigation allowed during daylight hours to verify leaks or do maintenance only. If you see our Irrigation system on during daylight hours other than for the above reasons, please contact WhiteStar right away so we may avoid any fines.
  • Perimeter Wall:
  • The front entrance/ West Wall has been replanted with all the dead foliage removed. This area will fill in over the next six months.
  • East Wall Project:
  • Construction of the East Wall by Lumen was to start this week but has been delayed due to the wet and windy weather. It will commence as soon as the weather conditions become more favorable.   We will keep you updated as we hear more.  We hope to be completely done with this project by early April.
  • Pool Area:
  • Thank you to everyone for keeping all our Pool areas clean and tidy!
  • Animal Waste on the property:
  • Yes, rats and mice eat dog’s business otherwise known as poop! Dog waste is a primary food source for rats and mice.  If that isn’t bad enough, it’s also important to remember that rats and mice can find their way into just about anything.  Be sure your trash bins are safe from rodents and kindly clean up after your pets!!

Notices:

 ·      LUMEN – Condominium Development– Street Construction

o   34TH Ave BTW Lawrence St  & Marguerite St

FEBRUARY 7 – MARCH 3, 2023 ~7:00AM-4:00PM

  • Paving contractors will be removing a portion of the pavement on 34th Avenue between Marguerite Street and Lawrence Street. They will be replacing the pavement and adding a cross gutter, curb & gutter, and sidewalk along the north side of the road as part of the street improvements for The Lumen.

o   PHASE 1: 2/3/2023 – 2/23/2023

  • Traffic will close on 34th Street, east bound, from Lawrence to Marguerite. Residents on Marguerite Street will need to drive south to Martha Street then north on Lawrence Street to exit onto WB 34th Street for the duration of this phase.

o   PHASE 2: 2/24/2023 – 3/3/2023

  • 34th street will be opened and the entrance to Lawrence will be shut down. Residents on Lawrence Street will need to drive south to Martha Street then north on Marguerite Street to exit onto WB 34th Street for the duration of this phase.

 

·      Movies in the Park will restart on Wednesday, March 8th and continue every second and fourth Wednesday through the end of May at the downtown park.

 

  • See Something – Say Something! Let’s be aware of who is in our Community and report any suspicious activity.

 

  • EMERGENCY CALLS: DIAL 9-1-1 
  • General Info/Police Report:(760) 323-8116
  • Non-Emergency Crimes/Incidents: (760) 327-1441

 

  • Next issue we’d like to feature Animals of our Community – kindly send along a photo with your animal’s name/age so we can say hello when we see each other.

 

  • Remember to reach out to WhiteStar HOA Services Team at (760) 773-0123 ext. 603 or via email at HOAServices@WhiteStarmgmt.com regarding any Homeowner issues.

If you have any ideas/articles/thoughts that you’d like to see and share in the May Newsletter, send along to the below email address by April 24th.

  • TahquitzCreekVillaNewsletter@gmail.com   ●