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.

HUD 5-Year Consolidated Plan Community Consultation, Nov 12, 2024, at 6 pm

 Consultations with community groups and organizations are required as part of the City of Springfield's 2025-2029 HUD Consolidated Plan. Residents of the Seminole Holland neighborhood are invited to join other southeast Springfield residents at this meeting at Unity Church, 2214 E Seminole St. The meeting is open to the public.

The HUD 5-Year Consolidated Plan is a strategic document required by the HUD for entitlement communities like the City of Springfield. As an entitlement community, Springfield receives direct funding from HUD through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs, which support housing, community development, and economic revitalization efforts.

The purpose of the 5-Year Consolidated Plan is to:

• Assess Community Needs: The Plan identifies Springfield's housing, homelessness, and community development needs through data analysis and public input. Priorities are focused on low- and moderate-income residents and issues such as affordable housing and homelessness.
• Set Priorities and Objectives: Based on the assessment, the Plan sets goals for the next five-years to guide the use of CDBG and HOME funds, such as increasing affordable housing, improving public infrastructure, and reducing homelessness.
• Coordinate Resources: The Plan outlines how federal funds will be used in conjunction with local resources to address community challenges, ensuring a strategic and effective use of public funds.
• Promote Public Participation: Springfield engages residents and stakeholders through public hearings and consultations to ensure the plan reflects the community’s needs and priorities.
• Track Measurable Outcomes: The Plan includes clear goals with measurable outcomes, tracked through Annual Action Plans and performance reporting (CAPER), ensuring accountability and transparency in how funds are used.

The City of Springfield's 5-Year Consolidated Plan serves as a roadmap for using CDBG and HOME funds to improve housing, public services, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents, creating a more equitable and resilient community.

Get Ready to Cheer! Volunteer at the Bass Pro Cheering Challenge and Support Your Neighborhood

 

Mark your calendars for an event that brings together fun, energy, and community spirit – the Bass Pro Cheering Challenge is back on Sunday, November 3, 2024! This is your chance to cheer on athletes, connect with neighbors, and help fundraise for one of our neighborhood’s biggest events of the year.

Volunteer Opportunities for All – Join the Fun!

Whether you’re a morning person or enjoy a later start, we’ve got volunteer shifts available for every schedule. Shifts are two hours each, starting at 6:00 am and wrapping up at 2:00 pm. Volunteers are especially needed beginning at 8:00 am to keep the energy high throughout the day.

All you need is your voice and your community spirit. You don’t have to be a paid member of the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association – everyone is welcome to join in the excitement!

How to Sign Up

Getting involved is easy:

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

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

For more event details, head over to the Seminole Holland Neighborhood association website at bit.ly/2024BPCC.

Support a Great Cause

Your enthusiasm on race day will do more than just motivate participants; it will also help fund our Summer Bash in June! The Bass Pro Cheering Challenge is a major fundraiser, making it possible for us to organize exciting events that bring our neighborhood together.

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 make this a day to remember! We can’t wait to see you on the sidelines, cheering loud and proud for a great cause.

Trunk or Treat, Oct 27 4-5:30 pm - RAIN or SHINE

 

FREE CANDY 

& TREATS

In the parking lot at 925 E Seminole St. In partnership with Messiah Lutheran Church, several members of the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association will be opening their trunks!

Help Us Win Cash at the 2024 Bass Pro Marathon Neighborhood Cheering Challenge

Would you volunteer to work a two-hour shift or more on November 3, 2024 to represent the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association in the Bass Pro Marathon Neighborhood Cheering Challenge? 

This is a major fundraiser for our neighborhood association and helped us fund the Summer Bash in June.

We are required to have at least ten participants for a cheering section and at least four people must be present at all times. The location will be determined once there is a final count of all the neighborhoods participating. We have requested to be at the same location as last year at the intersection of South Jefferson Avenue & East McGee Street.

*** Second Year for the Dancing Pickles ***

We have a strong theme – signage, Dancing Pickle costumes, a beverage option, and so forth - to help runners identify us and give us a better opportunity to win a cash prize for the neighborhood association. 

We will have shifts each two hours long and you can volunteer for one or more shifts. Even if you can only work part of a shift we can use your help. 

To sign up, visit our volunteer opportunities page, call 816-289-6485, or email SeminoleHolland@gmail.com.

Neighborhood Super Meeting, October 15, 2024, 6:00 pm

Come enjoy tacos and learn more about the city's sales tax proposal.

This link will take you to the RSVP to let us know how many will be in your party and which taco topping you would like to contribute:
https://forms.gle/8Kif3yW1zq41vpVh9

 This meeting is open to the public.

BLOOD DRIVE - September 23, 2024

 

At Messiah Lutheran Church, 925 E Seminole Street, Springfield MO on Monday, September 23, 2024 from 10:00 am - 3 pm.

To schedule an appointment, call 417-227-5006 or visit www.cbco.org/donate-blood.