2026 – Back To School Movie Night Photo Gallery
SPCA “Back to School Movie Night” – Join Us Friday 8/28 at 6:00 PM
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4th of July Parade & Picnic – Saturday, July 4
Summer is here along with our favorite summertime tradition. The SPCA and the SCA are teaming up once again for the Annual 4th of July Parade & Picnic, and this year is a big one. America turns 250 and we’re going to throw a birthday party worthy of the moment.
Parade
Parade Details
Time: The parade assembly begins at 9:00 AM at Sauganash Park on Kostner. The marching will begin at 9:30 AM.
Route: We’ll march through Sauganash, cross Peterson, walk past Sauganash School, and conclude the procession at the flagpole at the corner of Forest Glen and Peterson.
A couple of things new for the 250th:
- Bike decorations are encouraged as always, and this year there are special rewards for anyone who comes dressed as a historical US figure. Founding fathers, founding mothers, your pick. Prizes are handed out at assembly.
- Our veterans will serve as Grand Marshals. If you’re a veteran who’d like to lead the parade, reach out to the SCA at [email protected].
All neighbors are welcome to march, ride along, or cheer from the curb. Bring lawn chairs, and keep an eye out for treats along the route.
Picnic to Be Held After Parade
Location: Join us at Sauganash Park immediately following the parade.
Food: The SPCA will provide hot dogs and the SCA will supply refreshments and other treats.
Membership: Our new membership cycle begins July 1st.
You can pay your dues at the membership tent at the event or in advance:
- Zelle: [email protected]
- PayPal: paypal.me/yourspca
- Dues: $40 for regular members, $30 for seniors over 64.
Volunteers Needed
We honestly can’t pull this off without help. Some of us start at 7:00 AM, but you can jump in anytime. We need hands for setup, for wrapping nearly 2,000 hot dogs, and for takedown around noon or 12:30 when the tents and tables come down. A few hours, good company, and a real way to give back. Meet us by the Field House at Sauganash Park.
The SCA needs volunteers too. If you’d like to lend them a hand, you can sign up here.
SPCA Garage Sale Wrap Up
We Want Your Feedback…
Dear Neighbors,
That’s a wrap on the 2026 SPCA Spring Garage Sale. Thanks to everyone who hosted, shopped, and helped spread the word. It was great to see the neighborhood out and about on a Saturday.
We are thinking about making this an annual event but we want to hear from you first. Whether you hosted a sale, browsed around, or skipped it entirely, your input will help us decide if and how to do it again next year.
Share your feedback here.
If you have a couple of minutes, please tell us what worked, what didn’t, and what would make next year better.
Thanks again,
Don Morton
SPCA Chairperson
SPCA Garage Sale This Saturday
Last Call to Get on the Garage Sale Map…
Dear Neighbors,
The SPCA 2026 Spring Garage Sale is this Saturday, May 16, from 9 AM to 4 PM.
If you are an SPCA member and want your home featured on our official sale map, there is still time to sign up.
Tomorrow (Thursday, May 14) is the last day to register.
Already registered?
You can still update your listing with the items you plan to sell, shorter hours, or your household name. The more info shoppers have, the better they can plan their route.
You can preview the live sale map here.
We also have a printable version of the map here.
Weather Looks Good!
A Big Thanks to CorePower Yoga
A shoutout to our friends at CorePower Yoga on the east corner of Peterson and Kedvale. They have generously allowed us to post our sandwich board sign in front of their building on Saturday, which is the perfect spot to catch traffic coming into the neighborhood. We appreciate the partnership and the goodwill from these great neighbors.
Don’t forget to sign up by tomorrow if you are interested in hosting a sale!
We hope to see you Saturday.
Don Morton
SPCA Chairperson
Garage Sale is Under a Month Away + Our Earth Day Cleanup Recap…
The Sauganash Park Community Association Spring Garage Sale is less than a month away.
The event will take place on Saturday, May 16, from 9 AM to 4 PM.
If you are an SPCA member and want your home featured on our event map, there is still time to sign up at sauganashpark.org/garage-sale. Registration has been extended until Thursday, May 14th.
Quick Update for Anyone Who Already Signed Up
Our registration form has been upgraded. We are using SaleMap to power this year’s neighborhood garage sale map. The new form lets us do a few things the old one didn’t:
- List the items you will be selling so shoppers know what to expect
- Set shorter hours if you don’t want to run the full 9 to 4
- Include your household name on the map if you’d like
None of this is required but it will make your listing more informative if you update it with this info. It makes a real difference for shoppers planning their routes.
You can preview the live sale map here.
We also have a printable version of the map here.
We will continue updating this map as submissions roll in.
Earth Day Cleanup Recap
Huge thank you to everyone who came out for the Earth Day cleanup. The weather cooperated, the turnout was strong, and we hauled away an impressive amount of trash from the neighborhood. It was exactly the kind of community effort that makes Sauganash Park what it is. Way to go, neighbors.
Thanks again to everyone who put in the effort. Way to go, neighbors. We appreciate you!
Don Morton
SPCA Chairperson
Spring is Calling
Spring is calling, and we’ve got two great reasons to get out there.
Earth Day Spring Clean Up
Saturday, April 18 · 9am–12pm
Grab some gloves and help us spruce up the neighborhood. A few hours, a lot of impact.
SPCA Garage Sale
Saturday, May 16 · 9am–4pm
One person’s clutter is another person’s treasure.
Want your home on the event map? You must be a paid SPCA member and register by April 25.
Let’s make it a great spring, Sauganash!
2025 SPCA Holiday Decorating Contest Results
Dear Neighbors,
The votes are in and have been tabulated. Thank you to everyone who took the time to decorate, nominate, and vote. This couldn’t happen without you. Together we make Sauganash Park shine.
After tallying 37 votes across 18 beautifully decorated homes, we’re thrilled to announce our 2025 winners:
1st Place – 4222 Glenlake Ave (61 points)
2nd Place – 4020 Rosemont (41 points)
3rd Place – 6224 Keystone (35 points)
4th Place – 6142 Keeler (35 points)
Congratulations to our winners! Your hard work and holiday spirit really brightened our community. Winners will receive their trophies, and all nominees have been recognized with ribbons. Look for photos of the winning displays in an upcoming issue of Sauganash Sounds.
Thank you again to everyone who participated.
Up next: Join us in February for our Love Where You Live event at Alarmist Brewing. More details coming soon!
2025 SPCA Holiday Decorating Contest | VOTING OPEN!
Voting is now open for the SPCA 2025 Holiday Decorating contest.
Voting will be open through December 25th.
Last Call to Nominate Your Neighbors
Holiday Decorating Contest Closing Soon
‘Tis the Season, Neighbor!
Thank you to everyone who has submitted nominations so far—we’ve loved seeing all the festive homes you’ve been spotlighting!
This is a friendly reminder that nominations are still open through Monday, December 15th.
If you’ve spotted a home that deserves some holiday recognition, spread some holiday cheer by nominating your neighbor for best-decorated home.
There’s still time to submit it using this form.
Don’t forget to include a photo if you can!
We’ll have the voting gallery ready by Tuesday, December 16th, and voting will remain open through Christmas Day.
Thanks for helping make our neighborhood shine this holiday season.