Business Center/Clubhouse Under Construction

Starting Monday, September 5th, the business center and clubhouse will close for construction. The leasing office and pool will remain open.

We will keep you posted as to a probable timeline for reopening. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions!

Take Part in a Local 6K!

Think Global, Run Local

The Dan Okun UNC Chapter of

Engineers Without Borders

4th Annual 6K

Run to Make Water Run

September 25th, 2011

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Why 6K? Because it is the average distance that women and children in the

developing world must walk each day to collect water!

REGISTER TODAY

$15 for students, $22 for non-students, $25 on race day

First 25 people to register will receive a free EWB tote bag and notebook!

Starts at Old Well at 9am on September 25th; Register starting at 8am.

All proceeds will support our sustainable engineering and

development projects locally and worldwide.

here's another little contest...

If  you live in the RR, KK, or GG building and are the first to mention this post to Margot, Ann or Michelle in the office, you will get $5.00 off you rent!

We will post again once someone has won.

Early Bird Special!

Don't forget about our early bird special! Anybody who pays their rent early gets entered into a drawing for $50.00 off the next month's rent!

make your donations!

Don't forget about our pet drive! Make your donations now through Sept 24th!

See this previous post for a list of items you may donate.

Remember, the apartment that donates the most will win a prize!

Do your good deed for the day/week/month and help out animals in need right here in Orange County.

Plus!...There will be some adorable, adoptable animals in the clubhouse on September 24th from 1-3 pm. Adopt a pet from Orange County Animal Service now through the end of the year and get $100.00 off your pet fee!

How can you resist these precious faces?

Click me!       Click me!

Labor Day Closing

The office will be closed on Monday, September 5th for Labor Day.

For maintenance emergencies, please call the office and follow the prompts from the answering machine.

Happy Labor Day!



ATTENTION!

Monday, Leaf and Limb tree service will begin a tree pruning and removal project.

This will most likely take one week.

All the dead/dangerous trees will be removed and branches will be pruned away from buildings.

Please visit the blog for daily updates regarding the project.

Thank you
-Poplar Place Management Team

HURRICANE IRENE

Hurricane Irene is on her way.  Our area should prepare for a windy and rainy day on Saturday.  If you have anything on your porch that could blow away please take it inside tonight. 

We are still having a party tomorrow!  It may not be outside but we have plenty of fun planned for inside.  The pool/Irene party begins at 1pm. 

For the latest information please stay tuned to your local news and radio.

http://www.wral.com/weather/

Gym Code: Update

The gym code has not been changed.  A new door handle is being installed today and the code should remain the same.  Please call or come by the office to confirm, or if you have any questions.

Update: Gym Code

We will be replacing the lock on the fitness center door and keeping the same code as before to unlock it.

Severe Weather Reminder

Just in case there is severe weather this weekend, here are a few reminders...

Should there be a power outage, report it to Duke Energy by calling 1-800-769-3766

• Keep in mind that if there is a power outage, the phones and email in the office will be down.

Maintenance is unable to respond to emergencies during severe weather or rain. Please keep that in mind when submitting emergency maintenance requests.

Visit here for Carrboro weather updates.

The pool party is still on for Saturday. If anything should change, the blog will be updated.

Please let us know if you have any questions!

Pet Drive

We are going to kick off our pet drive this Saturday

at our pool party!

Saturday through September 24th we will be collecting donations for the Orange County Animal Service. There is always a need for the following items:

Cat Care Items

• Dry Food: Southern States, Purina, Science Diet and IAMS brands
• Canned Food: any brand canned kitten food
• Other Cat Supplies: Southern States Pellet Bedding, ACES "Stretch and Scratch," Frontline plus, Advantage, cat towers

Dog Care Items

• Dry Food: States Complete Adult, States Complete Puppy
• Canned Food: any brand canned puppy food
• Other Dog Supplies: dog treats and chews, toys, Frontline Plus, Advantage. heartworm preventative, collars and leashes, Kuranda Bed

General Care Items

• bleach
• laundry detergent
• bath towels
• paper towels

The apartment that donates the most will win a prize. Also, from now until the end of the year, if you adopt a pet from the OCAS you will get $100.00 off your pet fee!

On September 24th, from 1:00-3:00 pm, a member of the OCAS will bring some adoptable animals to the clubhouse for you to meet. Stop by any time to mingle with the animals!

Visit here for more info on OCAS.

Blood Drive

On Thursday, August 25th, OWASA, Anna Maria's and the American Red Cross will sponsor a blood drive from 11 am to 3:30 pm in the Community Room at the OWASA Administration Building, 400 Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro.

OWASA will dedicate the blood drive in honor of Engineering Technician, Sandy Beckham, who will retire on September 1st with 32 years of service to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro community. In 1982, Mr. Beckham began OWASA's blood drive program.

There is a need for all blood types, particularly O negative.

To participate in a blood drive, donors must be at least 17 years old (or 16 years old with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds (donors under 19 years old will have to meet certain height and weight requirements), be in good general health and have a photo ID.

Anna Maria's and OWASA will provide food for the blood drive.

Presenting donors will receive a coupon for a free box of chocolate-dipped fruit from Edible Arrangements.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Ms. Kelly Chapman of OWASA at 537-4370 or kchapman@owasa.org. Getting an appointment will make the donation process faster for everyone who participates. Walk-ins are welcome after noon.

Tree Trimming Update

Tree Trimming will begin on August 29th pending weather and other variables that could delay work. It should be completed by the end of the week. Let us know if you have any questions.

Gym Code

We will be changing the code to the gym door on Monday. Starting Friday, please call, stop by or email the office for the new code.

Property Wishlist

The annual budget meeting is in our near future and there are two items we are really pushing for this time around. Once again, bike racks, and in addition to that, window cleaning for the outside of every building.

Approval is, at times, based on our ability to prove a need. We have ideas in mind but we are also extending this opportunity to you as well.

If you would like to submit a letter on why Poplar Place needs bike racks or why the outside of our windows should be cleaned, we would greatly appreciate it and welcome you to turn in something we may pass along.

If you would like to submit a letter, please do so by September 9th. Let us know if you have any questions.

Upcoming Grounds Work

In the near future you may notice some extra work being done on the grounds.  We are having the dead trees removed and most trees trimmed. All the Gutters will be cleaned early next week.  Contractors will be on ladders, so we ask you to keep your blinds closed on Monday and Tuesday while you are away.  We thank you for your patience during the work.  Let us know if you have any questions.

Pool Party

Don't forget about our upcoming pool party on Saturday, August 27th!

Join us from 1-3 pm for food, games and prizes.

And remember to let us know in advance if you are attending so we plan for the proper number of residents.

Rent Reminder

Today is the last day to pay rent before late fees are added. If paying with a check, be sure to get it to us by 6:00 pm. You may still make online payments after 6:00 pm with a VISA.

break in update

"We have made an arrest in several of our daytime residential break-ins. This investigation is continuing and we anticipate more charges. I have attached the media release. I keep stressing the importance of recording your property’s serial number when I send out email alerts. In this case, serial numbers were very helpful. Please call 911 if you see suspicious activity in your neighborhood. Please forward this email as needed."

Sgt. Chris Atack

Carrboro Police Department

100 N. Greensboro St.

Carrboro, NC 27510

Pest Control

Orkin comes out the first four Fridays of every month for pest control treatments.

To get your apartment on the schedule, just call/email/stop by the office and let us know.

About six apartments can be treated each week and it is scheduled on a first come first serve basis.

Rent Time

The first of the month is upon us again! Don't forget to pay rent!

Don't Forget!

Tomorrow evening from 6-8 pm we are having a cookout to celebrate National Night Out.

Everyone is welcome to enjoy free food and camaraderie!