NEIGHBORHOOD VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for BASS PRO CHEERING CHALLENGE - Nov 1, 2026

 

Neighborhood Fall Potluck - Wednesday, October 28, 2026

 

Fall Potluck and Board Elections - October 28, 2026

 

Neighborhood General Meeting on August 26, 2026

 

All Seminole Holland Residents are Welcome!

Hawk Hang at Holland Elementary School - June 8 at 5:30 pm

Neighborhood Block Party, Saturday, May 30, 2026 10 a.m.

 

To volunteer for this event, call/text 816-289-6485.

Celebrate Earth Day on April 22, 2026, 6:00 pm

 

Residents of Mark Twain, Meador Park, and University Heights are invited to join us for this special presentation.

Seminole Holland Neighborhood Clean-Up - April 11, 2026

 Watch your mailbox!

Interested in Volunteering?

Need Curbside Pickup?

Call: 417-942-1446

LOCATION CHANGE for Soup & Sides Potluck on February 25, 2026 at 6 p.m.

 

Monthly South Creek Cleanup on Sunday, February 22

 

Seed Swap at Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Saturday, January 31

 

SPRINGFIELD-GREENE COUNTY 

LIBRARY

Bring seeds of any type and swap with other 

gardeners. Don't have seeds to share? 

You're still welcome to participate. Kids can 

stop by the Teen Room to make a craft; 

materials will be provided.

RESCHEDULED TO FEBRUARY 22 - Monthly South Creek Cleanup

 

**Looking for Local Garage Bands!**

 Do you know of any garage bands in the Springfield area, especially within Seminole Holland? We are looking to connect with local musicians who play together for fun or gigs. Whether it's rock, blues, jazz, or any other genre, we'd love to hear about them! 

Please comment or message us with band names and contact info if you know of any groups. Thanks!

Join the Dancing Pickles at Bass Pro Cheering Challenge!

 

Get Your Green On: 

Mark your calendars and set those clocks back – the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association needs YOU on Sunday, November 2nd!

We're taking on the Bass Pro Cheering Challenge again, and this year we're bringing the fun as The Dancing Pickles! This isn't just about cheering on marathon runners (though that's pretty awesome) – it's about winning cash for our neighborhood and funding the beloved Summer Bash in June.

Why Your Energy Matters

To qualify for a Bass Pro grant, we need at least 10 volunteers with a minimum of 4 people present at all times throughout the race. Translation: we need your smiling face, your loudest cheer, and maybe your best pickle dance moves!

The Details You Need

When: Sunday, November 2, 2025
⏰ Don't forget: Clocks fall back one hour that morning!

Where: South Jefferson Avenue & East McGee Street (one block south of E Cherokee Street)
🅿️ Parking available on Cherokee Street

Setup Time: 6:00 AM (first runners pass shortly after 7:00 AM)

Shifts: Two hours each – volunteer for one or more, or even just part of a shift. Every minute helps!

What We're Bringing to the Party

We've got everything you need to be an award-winning cheering section:

• Slip-over pickle costumes (yes, really!)
• Eye-catching signage
• Noisemakers galore
• Beverages for runners
• A winning attitude

What to Bring

• Yourself (preferably in green!)
• A lawn chair for comfort
• Snacks and water
• Your favorite noisemaker (or use ours)
• Enthusiasm and your best dance moves

Not a Morning Person?

No problem! Any donation of time will be gratefully accepted. We'll work with your schedule.

Ready to Join the Fun?

Sign up now: https://bit.ly/2025BassPro

Questions? Contact the SHNA Board Secretary at 417-942-1446 (phone or text welcome).

Let's make some noise, have a blast, and bring home the prize for Seminole Holland! Who knew being a dancing pickle could be this rewarding?

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This major fundraiser supports our neighborhood association and makes the Summer Bash possible. Let's show Bass Pro what our community is made of!

REMINDER: Baked Potato Bar and Presentations - Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 6 p.m.

REMINDER: Get ready to bring your appetite and neighborhood spirit! The Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association is thrilled to invite you to our second Harvest Potluck, where we'll serve a sizzling baked potato bar! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 6 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 925 E Seminole St.

**What's on the Menu?**

We've got the spuds covered—now we need your favorite toppings! Whether you're into crispy crumbled bacon, tangy sour cream, savory sliced black olives, or gooey shredded cheese, there's a spot at the table for everyone’s potato dreams. Got a unique topping you swear by? Bring it along and let’s see who has the most creative spud flair! Oh, and desserts are welcome also. Bottled water will be available.

**Two Presentations: The Past and the Future**

• Caleb Sanders will present "The Goose Pond, Bison Wallows, and Upland Drainageway Prairie: The pre-european ecological history of the Seminole-Holland neighborhood".
• Jeff Smith will provide a McDaniel Park pump track construction update.

**Spread the Word**

Don’t keep this tater-tastic event to yourself—invite your neighbors! This is a fantastic opportunity to mingle, meet new faces, and strengthen the bonds of our wonderful neighborhood. Whether you're a long-time resident or new to the area, everyone living within the boundaries of Seminole Holland Neighborhood (Sunshine Street to Sunset Street, National Avenue to Campbell Avenue) is welcome! This includes everyone: homeowners, renters, and apartment dwellers!

Join us for an evening of food, fun, friendship, and learning. We can't wait to see you there!

FREE Seminole Holland Neighborhood Produce Exchange on Saturday, August 9, 2025

 

• Bring your excess garden produce or stop by to pick some up.

• Look for the table in the parking lot at Messiah Lutheran Church (925 E Seminole Street) from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. this Saturday, August 9, 2025. 

Don't Forget the Summer Bash Neighborhood Block Party is Saturday, June 7, 2025, 10 am

 

Reminder: Summer Bash Neighborhood Block Party, Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10 am

 

Art in the Garden on June 1, 2025

 

Seminole Holland Neighborhood Block Party