Author Archives: Strawberry Hill HOA Officers

We’ve had a lot of questions and excitement about our spring clean-up day, which is tomorrow, Saturday, April 25 from 10-2. To help communicate all the details about this event as well as future events, we’ve added a new page to our website just for Strawberry Safety. For the latest details about tomorrow’s event, pleaseContinue reading “Spring Clean Up Day Reminders”

We are so excited for our First Firewise Neighborhood Clean-up event! Focusing on the first 15 feet surrounding homes dramatically decreases your risk from a passing wildfire. Date and time: April 25, 10 AM – 2 PM More details will come out in April, but for now, please consider filling out the form linked belowContinue reading “Spring Cleanup Day”

Announcing our newest program: Strawberry Safety! The Firewise program has continued to gain momentum under the leadership of homeowner Pam Darland, who has championed this effort over the past year. Alongside her, homeowner Ken Hulet—longtime CERT volunteer and advocate for neighborhood emergency readiness—has been working to strengthen our community’s preparedness for many years. At theContinue reading “Strawberry Safety Committee”

Holiday Lights voting Make sure to vote for your favorite holiday decorations! We’ll announce the winner again this year at our summer membership meeting. This is the only award that is voted on by the community, so get your vote submitted by December 31. You will need to know the address of the house youContinue reading “Winter Updates 2025”

Neighborhood activities! This year, our events included the 4th of July Bike Parade, summer garage sale, Halloween cider tent hosted by the Johns family, and the Thanksgiving turkey walk and football game. We are looking forward to seeing more neighbors at our annual meeting in July as well as hoping to have great attendance atContinue reading “We’re thankful for…”

Our annual Thanksgiving Day activities are open for all neighbors to participate. 🏃‍♂️ 9:30 AM • Walkers, joggers, strollers, wagons, dogs, and bikes welcome as we circle the Cabrini loop together. Sometimes there are cookies and cocoa provided for walkers by friendly neighbors so don’t miss this opportunity to stretch your legs and socialize. 🏈Continue reading “Thanksgiving Day Activities”

Two updates for our neighbors from the committee chair and KCFR liaison. Update from Pam Darland Fantastic news! Thanks to the neighbors who have taken part in the exterior home safety evaluations, all who contributed by collecting data on yard waste material removal, and all who have been contributing by doing simple yard clean-up, roofContinue reading “FireWise Program Meeting”

Memo from Pam Darland, Committee Chair The goal of this project is to create an environment where our homes could survive a fire in our neighborhood despite the beautiful forest environment and to work together to create that safe environment. Trace Richard, Community Risk Reduction Specialist with South Kitsap Fire & Rescue, is available toContinue reading “Firewise Program Update”

At our July board meeting, the board approved investing just under half of our reserve fund into a CD through Kitsap Bank so we could earn maximum interest on our savings. Today Mary, treasurer, and Becky, president, had an appointment with our banking advisor to open the account for a ten month CD at 4%.Continue reading “Investing Wisely”