Beautification Day is carried out by the members of the Orchard Place Condominium Association. It is both a money-saving and community building exercise. This was challenged in 2009 so we requested quotes from multiple vendors for the work we do on this day. None of the vendors were willing to take on all of the tasks that we do: painting, weeding, mulching, planting, and bush trimming. However we received multiple quotes for bush trimming. The lowest was $700. The full Beautification Day budget is less than the cost for this subset of the work and so justifies the money-saving claim.
announcement timing: 3 weeks before event
event timing: was weekend after Memorial Day, but many feel this is too late
Location: Tent will be set up at North end of Tibbits
send reminder few days before ( if you wish to pass a dish)
compost bins - label yours so they all find their way home.
Orchard Place collectively owns a tent which is stored at 2049 Tibbits. Set up the morning of the event: requires at least four to six people
Buffet Tables
Ease peoples concern about remembering names.
| year | vendor | comments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ahmo's Deli | feed 40: 1/3 Falafel, 1/3 chicken, 1/3 gyros; salad, bread, plates, plastic-ware | $300 |
| 2009 | Ahmo's Deli | ||
| 2008 | Qdoba Mexican Grill |
2011: add something else exciting and engaging like face-painting, paper-making, other crafts or DIY activities….
Past activities
2010: painted letters and flower
Tent requires 6 people
Return table, thermal jugs