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

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

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

‘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.