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

City invites public to help shape the future of Sunshine Street at June 3 Open House

Don't miss your opportunity to be informed and offer input. Learn more here.

Seminole Holland - Meador Park Spring Cleanup Day - Saturday, April 12, 2025

 JOIN THE FUN - MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

🌟 SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY! 🌟

Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 8:00 AM - Noon

Location: Meador Park (S Fremont Ave & E Sunset St)

It’s time to refresh our community! Bring the postcard you received in the mail for event entry and help us clean up Seminole Holland and Meador Park neighborhoods. We’ll be accepting:

✅ Limbs & leaves

✅ Unwanted household items

✅ Building materials

✅ Styrofoam, appliances & scrap metal

✅ TVs & Monitors, clean dry flat cardboard & bicycles (recycled at no cost!)

❌ NOT Accepted: Hazardous waste, tires, shredded documents, or grass clippings.

Need help with large item pickup? Call 417-942-1446. 

Want to volunteer? Call 816-289-6485!

This cleanup event for Registered Neighborhood Associations is city funded and coordinated by Community Partnership of the Ozarks. Neighborhoods are required to provide event volunteers to participate in the program. More volunteers are needed to assure our eligibility for future cleanups. Your help is needed.

Join the Neighborhood Clean-Up and Make a Difference!

Are you ready to reclaim your space and give your neighborhood a fresh start? If so, mark your calendars for Saturday, April 12, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at Meador Park Parking Lot (accessible from Fremont Street)—because it’s time for our Neighborhood Clean-Up!

This is your chance to declutter your home and yard, dispose of unwanted items, and work together to beautify our community. Whether it's tree limbs, bags of leaves, or that pile of "stuff" that's been collecting dust in your garage, now is the perfect time to clear it out—completely free of charge!

A Community Effort for a Cleaner Future

This event is made possible by the City of Springfield and organized through the Community Partnership of the Ozarks. This year, we’re teaming up with the Meador Park Neighborhood to make an even bigger impact.

But here’s the deal: We Need Your Help!

Why Volunteers Are Essential

A successful clean-up doesn’t happen without people willing to lend a hand. We need volunteers to:

✅ Direct traffic and keep things running smoothly
✅ Answer questions and help record attendance
✅ Assist with unloading (lots of lifting involved!)
✅ Connect with neighbors and strengthen our community

This is more than just a clean-up—it’s a chance to meet new neighbors, plan future events, and help secure future city-sponsored opportunities for our neighborhood.

What Happens If We Don’t Get Enough Volunteers?

Without enough helping hands, we risk losing the opportunity to host future clean-ups—and we could even become ineligible for other city-sponsored events and funding that improve our neighborhood.

How You Can Help

If you can commit a few hours, please let us know:

✅ What time you’re available
✅ What tasks you’re willing to help with

Every volunteer makes a difference! Drop us a message or reach out today to get involved. You can use the Contact Us form on the website or email SeminoleHolland@gmail.com. Together, we can make our neighborhood a cleaner, better place to live!

Winter Potluck Reminder - Soup & Sides, Wednesday January 29, 2025, 6 pm

 

Soup & Sides Potluck, January 29, 2025, at 6 pm

 

 Warm Up with Our Soup & Sides Winter Potluck  

📅 Date: Wednesday, January 29  

🕕 Time: 6:00 PM  

📍 Location: 925 E Seminole Street  

Nothing says community like sharing a meal! We’ll provide the soups, and you bring the appetizers, sides and desserts. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet neighbors, enjoy delicious food, and start the year on a cozy note.

 Bylaws Change Vote

 Notice was provided on December 28, 2024, that proposed bylaws changes will be voted on at the January 29, 2025 meeting to be held at 6 pm at 925 E Seminole St, Springfield MO. All members are encouraged to attend. The meeting is open to the public.

Summary of Changes:

Article V. Membership Dues (page 3)

In keeping with our recently approved 501(c)(3) status, clarifies that dues are a donation.

Allow the Board to approve volunteer hours in lieu of financial payment for dues.

Article XI. Elections (page 6)

Allow elections of the Board to be held electronically or in person.

Article XXI. Dissolution (page 9)

Modifies language to specifically match IRS requirements for 501(c)(3) status.

The changes in their entirety are shown in the proposed bylaws document located here. Changes appear on pages 3, 6, and 9. Deletions are shown as strike-thru text; additions are shown in bold text.

Note: The by-laws may be amended or repealed by a simple majority of the votes cast by the members attending a general membership or special membership meeting. Proposals to amend the by-laws must be announced no less than thirty (30) days in advance.

Want to Become a Member or Renew for 2025?

Visit Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association: Join. We are now using Zeffy,a free credit/debit card processing service for non-profits. It is not necessary to leave a tip. All donations are tax deductible; please consult your tax advisor. 

Open house for McDaniel Park pump track plans Thursday, Jan. 16

 

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board hosts an open house for planned improvements at McDaniel Park Thursday, Jan. 16, 4-6 p.m., at Messiah Lutheran Church, 925 E. Seminole St., Springfield. 

The Park Board is partnering with local nonprofit Trailspring to design and build a pump track in the park, in the open space just north of the park’s existing parking lot and trailhead for the South Creek Greenway. Trailspring is the founder of Two Rivers Bike Park in Christian County and developer of the Dirt 66 Trails at Fellow’s Lake, north of Springfield.

A pump track is a paved circular loop of rollers and berms, requiring minimal pedaling or pushing, designed for bicycles, roller skates, scooters, skateboards, etc. Riders create momentum with body movements to propel themselves along the track. Pump tracks may be enjoyed by beginner cyclists, kids, families and more experienced riders, to strengthen skills while having fun.

McDaniel Park’s playground, trailhead and current parking lot will remain in place. 

Trailspring has acquired pledges totaling $555,000 to fund design and construction of the pump track. Trailspring presented the proposal to the Park Board in October 2024, and the board unanimously accepted the proposal and funding donation during its Jan. 10 meeting.

The Park Board will work with Trailspring on design and engineering. Construction is expected to begin by the end of the year, with opening anticipated by summer of 2026.

Trailspring Executive Director Alaina Grote said her organization strives to strengthen the relationship between individuals and the outdoors through versatile and inclusive projects. 

“Communities thrive when their residents and visitors have access to outdoor recreation,” said Grote. “We wanted to bring an outdoor space to a more urban location in an effort to remove some of the barriers that prevent people from exploring outside, such as transportation and equipment costs. A pump track is low maintenance, multi-generational and beginner-friendly, making it the perfect addition to our growing community. 

A pump track has been envisioned for the McDaniel Park and the adjacent George Moore Park since a 2014 master plan, but the project has been on hold for many years due to a lack of funding. The current plan places the pump track fully within McDaniel Park, with no development of George Moore Park.

McDaniel Park, near the center of Springfield at South National Avenue and East Sunset Street, is an important nexus for cycling and recreational trail use. 

The park’s South Creek Greenway trailhead is the kick off for six miles of greenway trail, connecting McDaniel Park to The Link, an eight-mile north-south on-street bike route, near Holland Avenue and Sunset. 

From there the South Creek Greenway continues westward beneath Campbell Avenue, over Kansas Expressway, through Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, and connecting to Carver Middle School. Near West Battlefield Road and West Bypass/160, the greenway transitions to a half-mile on-street bike route before connecting to the five-mile Wilson’s Creek Greenway at Tal’s Trailhead, west of Springfield city limits. 

This fall, construction is scheduled to begin on an eastward expansion of the South Creek Greenway along Sunset Street, connecting McDaniel Park to Meador Park and Glenstone Avenue. This new segment greenway segment is scheduled for completion in early 2026.

“We’re grateful for the support from Trailspring, the Park Board and other supporters of this project to bring a new recreation attraction to Springfield,” said Ron Schneider, Director of Parks. “McDaniel Park is centrally-located along trails and bike routes, and it’s ideal for development of this amenity.  A pump track provides a fun place to skate, ride or glide, that can be enjoyed by users of all ages and skill levels.”  

The pump track proposal has been endorsed through letters of support from Springfield Youth Cycling Club and the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association. 

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For more information, contact Alaina Grote, Executive Director of Trailspring, at 417-209-3193;  or Jenny Fillmer Edwards, Public Information Administrator for the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, at 417-224-5510.

Get Involved with Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association: Exciting Events Await!

 Hello, Seminole Holland neighbors! We’ve got a fantastic lineup of events and activities to kick off the new year, and we can’t wait for you to join in. Here’s what’s coming up:  

 Warm Up with Our Soup & Sides Potluck  

📅 Date: January 29  

🕕 Time: 6:00 PM  

📍 Location: 925 E Seminole Street  

Nothing says community like sharing a meal! We’ll provide the soups, and you bring the appetizers, sides and desserts. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet neighbors, enjoy delicious food, and start the year on a cozy note. We will be making an important announcement at this event.

 Spring Neighborhood Cleanup: Let’s Beautify Together  

📅 Date: April 12  

Grab your gloves and join us for a city-funded neighborhood cleanup! Let’s roll up our sleeves, work together, and keep Seminole Holland looking its best. More details coming soon!  

 Kickball, Anyone?  

📅 Date: April 27  

Who’s ready for some fun on the field? If you’re interested in playing kickball with your neighbors, let us know by emailing SeminoleHolland@gmail.com. Let’s get together and show off our teamwork!  Open to all ages 8 and up - yes, even adults!

 Stay in the Loop  

✨ Join our Facebook group and email list to stay connected. Links are on the website homepage. 

And don’t miss updates about spring cleanups and exciting enhancements planned for McDaniel Park.  

 Open to All  

Membership and activities are open to every resident of the Seminole Holland neighborhood. Together, we can make our community an even better place to live, laugh, and grow.  

The SHNA Board wishes you an incredible year ahead. Let’s make it one to remember!  

See you soon, neighbors! 🌟  

Thank You to Our Dancing Pickles for Making the 2024 Bass Pro Cheering Challenge a Success!

 

We want to extend a huge *thank you* to everyone who helped make the 2024 Bass Pro Cheering Challenge a memorable event! 

Despite the rain on that Sunday morning, 12 incredible volunteers from the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association, known as the Dancing Pickles, brought their enthusiasm and community spirit to cheer on participants and represent our neighborhood with pride. 

Your dedication means the world to us. Because of your commitment, we’re one step closer to earning grant funds that could make a tremendous impact in our neighborhood. We’ll find out about the grant awards at the annual Neighborhood Awards Banquet this December, and no matter the outcome, we know the heart and hard work of this team already make us winners.

To each of you who volunteered, braved the rain, and cheered with passion—*thank you*. Your support truly strengthens our neighborhood, and we’re incredibly grateful for all you do! 

Join the Excitement and Support Our Community at the Bass Pro Cheering Challenge!

 

Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and community spirit at the Bass Pro Cheering Challenge on Sunday, November 3, 2024! This annual event is not only a high-energy way to cheer on race participants but also a key fundraiser for the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association, helping fund events like our Summer Bash in June.

Volunteer and Make a Difference!

Volunteers like you are the heart of the Cheering Challenge. We need enthusiastic supporters on all shifts, but especially starting at 8:00 am. Shifts are two hours long, beginning at 6:00 am and ending at 2:00 pm—whether you're an early bird or prefer a later start, we’ve got a spot for you!

You don’t need to be a paid member of the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association to lend a hand. All you need is your energy and your passion for building a better neighborhood!

How to Sign Up

It’s easy to volunteer:

- Online: Visit the signup page at https://bit.ly/2024BPCCV

- By phone: Call or text 816-289-6485

For more information on the event, head over to the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association website at https://bit.ly/2024BPCC.

Remember the Time Change!

Don’t forget that clocks fall back one hour on Saturday night—use that extra hour to recharge for a fantastic day of cheering!

Join us to bring smiles, spread positivity, and create an amazing experience for everyone involved.