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<channel><title><![CDATA[Friends of Hollin Hills - News]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.friendsofhollinhills.org/news]]></link><description><![CDATA[News]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:00:48 -0500</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[FRIENDS OF HOLLIN HILLS | OCTOBER 2025 Newsletter]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.friendsofhollinhills.org/news/friends-of-hollin-hills-october-2025-newsletter]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.friendsofhollinhills.org/news/friends-of-hollin-hills-october-2025-newsletter#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:32:22 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.friendsofhollinhills.org/news/friends-of-hollin-hills-october-2025-newsletter</guid><description><![CDATA[       IENDS OF HOLLIN HILLS | OCTOBER 2025Step Into Fall&mdash;and Across a New BridgeThis fall, discover something new in the parks you already love. Set in motion by parks chair Dan Shulke and Funded by a Friends of Hollin Hills grant,&nbsp;3 new pedestrian bridges&nbsp;now span the creeks at&nbsp;Voigt&nbsp;and&nbsp;Brickelmaier Parks. Designed by Robert Fina and built with the help of the Parks Committee, these bridges make our parks safer, more connected, and more enjoyable year-round.&#82 [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:left"> <a> <img src="https://www.friendsofhollinhills.org/uploads/1/2/1/8/121874536/hh-2_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><font color="#ffffff">IENDS OF HOLLIN HILLS | OCTOBER 2025</font><br /><strong><font size="5">Step Into Fall&mdash;and Across a New Bridge</font></strong><br />This fall, discover something new in the parks you already love. Set in motion by parks chair Dan Shulke and Funded by a Friends of Hollin Hills grant,&nbsp;<u><strong><a href="https://www.friendsofhollinhills.org/news/step-into-fall-and-across-a-new-bridge" target="_blank">3 new pedestrian bridges</a></strong></u>&nbsp;now span the creeks at&nbsp;<strong>Voigt</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Brickelmaier Parks</strong>. Designed by Robert Fina and built with the help of the Parks Committee, these bridges make our parks safer, more connected, and more enjoyable year-round.&#8203;<br /><br />These bridges are reminders of what your support makes possible. Please consider donating today to keep this momentum going.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.friendsofhollinhills.org/store/p36/Support_Friends_of_Hollin_Hills%21.html" target="_blank"><span>KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING &mdash; DONATE TODAY</span></a><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255)"><em>Did you know you can determine how your tax-deductible donation to FOHH is allocated? Just specify on the form. Thank you in advance!</em></span><br /><strong><font size="5">Celebrate What Makes Hollin Hills Unique</font></strong><br /><span style="color:rgb(36, 141, 108)"><strong>Historic Home Plaques Coming in 2026</strong></span><br />Designed by a team of Hollin Hills architects and chaired by Jeff Vandersall, these distinctive plaques celebrate both modern design and local history. Launch party and ordering details will be announced soon.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb(36, 141, 108)">Love Our Parks: Annual Fundraiser</span></strong><br /><span>This November, keep an eye out for colorful yard signs showing what makes our parks, and your support, so important.<br /><br /><strong><font size="5">Join Us This Fall</font></strong></span><br /><strong><font color="#095c42">Drinks With Friends Fundraiser: A Mid-Century Cocktail Party</font></strong><br /><em style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">Saturday, November 15 | 7-10 PM | Location TBA</em><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">Join us for an evening of costumes, cocktails, and community at an iconic Hollin Hills home. Proceeds go to preservation of the unique character of Hollin Hills through education events, community building activities and support parkland stewardship.&nbsp;</font><strong style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">Space is limited to 50 people.</strong><font color="#2a2a2a">&nbsp;First come first served. Don't miss out!&nbsp;</font><br /><br /><a href="https://www.friendsofhollinhills.org/store/p12/Cocktail.html" target="_blank"><span>COUNT ME IN</span></a><br /><br /><strong><font color="#095c42">Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot</font></strong><br /><em style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">Thursday, November 27 at Voigt Park<br />Kids Fun Run: 9:00 AM | 5K: 9:30 AM</em><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">Prizes, cider, donuts, and a great way to start your holiday. Suggested donation: $10/person. Proceeds support park improvements.</font><br /><br /><a href="https://www.friendsofhollinhills.org/store/p35/2024_Turkey_Trot_Registration_and_Donation.html" target="_blank"><span>JOIN THE FESTIVITIES</span></a><br /><br /><strong><font size="5">Stay In the Know</font></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb(36, 141, 108)">October Is National Book Month</span></strong><br />Take time to explore one of our little libraries, read to a child, or support a local library. McCalley Park&rsquo;s Native Plant Library is a great place to start.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb(36, 141, 108)">Our Neighborhood in Motion</span></strong><br />Each year we are proud of our progress in growing visibility and community support for Hollin Hills. Recent successes include:<ul style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)"><li>Removed invasives and restored natural areas across our parks.</li><li>Social and educational events.</li><li>We welcomed guides like former DRC chair Mike McGill to tour&nbsp;Hollin Hillers homes.<br />&#8203;<br /></li></ul> Interested in joining future tours or opening your home to visitors? Contact Frank Collins or Barbara Bogue to get involved.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.friendsofhollinhills.org/uploads/1/2/1/8/121874536/fohh-impact-report-2024.pdf" target="_blank"><span>Most recent impact report</span></a><br /><br />Friends of Hollin Hills is a 501 (c) (3) charitable non profit that works to educate the public about the Hollin HIlls Historic District, a unique, mid-century modern community.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step Into Fall—and Across a New Bridge]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.friendsofhollinhills.org/news/step-into-fall-and-across-a-new-bridge]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.friendsofhollinhills.org/news/step-into-fall-and-across-a-new-bridge#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:39:35 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Parks]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.friendsofhollinhills.org/news/step-into-fall-and-across-a-new-bridge</guid><description><![CDATA[This fall, discover something new in the parks you already love. New pedestrian bridges, set in motion by Dan Shulke, Parks Chair, now span the creeks at Voigt and Brickelmaier Parks, designed by Robert Fina and built with the help of the Parks Committee. Funded by a Friends of Hollin Hills grant, these bridges make our parks safer, more connected, and more enjoyable year-round.These bridges are reminders of what your support makes possible. Please consider donating today to keep this momentum g [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">This fall, discover something new in the parks you already love. New pedestrian bridges, set in motion by <strong>Dan Shulke</strong>, Parks Chair, now span the creeks at <strong>Voigt </strong>and <strong>Brickelmaier Parks</strong>, designed by <strong>Robert Fina</strong> and built with the help of the Parks Committee. <strong>Funded by a Friends of Hollin Hills grant</strong>, these bridges make our parks safer, more connected, and more enjoyable year-round.<br /><br />These bridges are reminders of what your support makes possible. Please consider donating today to keep this momentum going.</div>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="https://www.friendsofhollinhills.org/store/p36/Support_Friends_of_Hollin_Hills%21.html" > <span class="wsite-button-inner">DONATE</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.friendsofhollinhills.org/uploads/1/2/1/8/121874536/hh-9_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Kinley and Rezi, Drury Lane, Brickelmaier Park</div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.friendsofhollinhills.org/uploads/1/2/1/8/121874536/hh-3_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Stefan Zepeda and family, Drury Lane</div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.friendsofhollinhills.org/uploads/1/2/1/8/121874536/hh-6_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Voigt Park</div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.friendsofhollinhills.org/uploads/1/2/1/8/121874536/hh-12_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Jaclyn and Sean Vann and family, Elba Road, Brickelmaier Park</div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>