Back to School Safety
Good luck to all the students here at Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station Commons Apartments. Whether you’re just entering pre-school or studying for a graduate degree, best wishes for a successful and studious new school year! And residents, be sure to watch out for frequent school bus stops in the area.
Kids, if you’re planning to catch a ride on the school bus this fall, Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station Commons reminds you to remember the following points:
- Arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is due
- Never run across the road without looking both ways first
- Walk on sidewalks whenever possible. If you have to walk on the roads, always walk facing traffic.
- Look left, then right, then left again, as cars will approach from the left first.
Every Drop Counts
Become an advocate for one of our most endangered species: Our water supply.
- Turn off tap water while brushing your teeth.
- Take short showers
- Use washing machines and dishwashers only with full loads of clothes and dishes.
- Report running toilets and leaky faucets.
Future generations will thank you.
Enjoy Autumn
Here it comes: The air is crisp; the trees are changing color; the days are getting shorter. Time to dig out your favorite sweater and go for a brisk walk in the park. Fall is upon us again! It will be time for football and Thanksgiving turkey before you know it! We hope you can take some time out and enjoy the season.
Turn Back The Hands Of Time
Daylight Saving time ends on November 7 at 2:00 a.m. Before hitting the hay Saturday night, it’s wise to set your clocks and watches back one hour. When you wake up Sunday morning, you’ll gain back that hour you lost in April. How refreshing!
Food Drive for North Maine Township
We’d like to take this opportunity to wish each of you Happy Holidays in the spirit of the season; we are hosting a food drive for a local charity. Those of you who’d like to help can drop off nonperishable food items at the office. We will take care of delivery. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
You May Never Know What May Drop In
Many circumstances of life are not expected and not welcome. Make sure that all of your possessions on this property are covered by a renter’s insurance policy, so that you will be compensated in the event of fire, theft, flood, or natural disaster. Renter’s insurance costs very little, but will greatly help you to recover from a loss. Look into renter’s insurance today!
Maintenance Corner
Toilet Maintenance—Non flushable items
There are a lot of myths swirling around about what’s flushable and what’s not. Glen Oaks Commons wants to clear up any confusion. Paper towels, diapers, wet wipes, Q-tips, Kleenex and all feminine products are not flushable. Flushing these items can cause severe sewer blockages, resulting in inconveniences for our residents.
Kitchen Stove Maintenance
To keep your range and oven working safely and efficiently, please clean them often. Range-tops and burners should be cleaned after each use with glass or tile cleaner. Never use a sharp object to clean your oven. Hood vent filters should be cleaned monthly. We appreciate your efforts to keep your home safe, clean and attractive.
Social Gatherings
September - End of Summer Pool Party
October - Halloween Party
Residents, keep an eye out for flyers and e-mails regarding upcoming fall events.
Local Happenings
September:
1st - Billy Elliot the Musical – Ford Center for the Performing Arts
2nd - Chicago Red Stars Vs. Philadelphia Independence - Toyota Park
2nd - Shrek The Musical – Cadillac Palace
4th - Blues for an Alabama Sky – Theater Building Chicago
4th - Lucky Boys Confusion W/Allister – House of Blues Chicago
5th - Million Dollar Quartet – Apollo Theater
6th - Chicago Fire vs. Washington Freedom – Toyota Park
9th - David Brenner – Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
9th - Disney on Ice Princess Classics – United Center
11th - Led Zeppelin - House of Blues Chicago
18th - Chicago Blackhawk’s Training Camp Festival – United Center
23rd - Jackson Browne – The Chicago Theater
24th - Roger Water: The Wall Live – United Center
25th - Chicago Blackhawks Vs. Detroit Red Wings – United Center
25th - Chelsea Handler: Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang – The Chicago Theater
29th - Ricky Gervais - The Chicago Theater
October:
1st - Chicago Black Hawks Vs. Pittsburg Penguins – United Center
2nd - Marc Anthony & Ana Gabriel – Allstate Arena
7th - The B-52’s – The House of Blues
8th - Chicago Bulls Vs. Washington Wizards – United Center
9th - Yo Gabba Gabba – The Chicago Theater
12th - Flyleaf and Story Of The Year – The House of Blues
16th - Margaret Cho – The Chicago Theater
17th - Vincente Fernandez con Paquita La Del Barrio- Allstate Arena
22nd - Cheech and Chong- The Chicago Theater
23rd - Celtic Thunder- The Chicago Theater
26th - GWAR – The House of Blues
26th - So you think you can Dance – Live tour – Allstate Arena
27th - Maroon 5 – UIC Pavilion
29th - Shakira – Allstate Arena
29th - Chicago Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers –United Center
30th - Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons – United Center
November:
1st - Chicago Bulls vs. Portland Trail Blazers – United Center
1st - Willie Nelson – Rialto Square Theater
3rd - Sara Barellies – The House of Blues
7th - Eddie Money – The House of Blues
10th - Chicago Black Hawks Vs. Phoenix Coyotes – United Center
13th - Billy Elliot – Ford Center for the performing Arts
14th - Chicago Bears Vs. Minnesota Vikings – Soldier Field
17th - Million Dollar Quartet - The Apollo Theater
19th - Bill Engvall – Allstate Arena
20th - Emerald City Theater: The Wizard of Oz – The Apollo Theater
22nd - Rising Stars Showcase – Zanies Comedy Club
24th - Chayanne – Allstate Arena
26th - Trans Siberian Orchestra - Allstate Arena
28th - Chicago Bears vs. Philadelphia Eagles – Soldier Field
Community Dates
September:
1st - Rent Due
4th - End of Summer Pool Party
6th - Labor Day-office closed
7h - Pest Control
9th - First Day of Rosh Hashanah
11th. Patriots Day
12th - Grandparents Day
13th - Taste and Tell Recipe Swap
14h - Pest Control
15th - Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
18th - Yom Kippur
21h - Pest Control
23rd - Autumn Begins
28h - Pest Control
October:
1st - Rent Due
4th - Taste and Tell Recipe Swap
5h - Pest Control
12h - Pest Control
11th - Columbus Day Observed
15th - National Boss Day
19h - Pest Control
24th - United Nation Day
26h. Pest Control
29th. Halloween Party-Clubhouse
31st Halloween
November:
1st - Rent Due
7t - Pest Control
2nd - Election Day
7th - Daylight Saving Time Ends
8th - Taste and Tell Recipe Swap
11th - Veterans Day
14th - Pest Control
19th - Last Day for Food Drive
21st - Pest Control
25th - Thanksgiving Day
25th - Office Closed
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