Why is Beaumont-Wilshire Neighborhood Association’s general meeting on the second Monday of April unlike any other general meeting during the year? Because it doubles as a spring party for the neighborhood as well as a public forum for BWNA elections, with the starting time set for 6:30pm instead of the usual 7:00pm. Known simply as “Taste of Beaumont”, the evening begins with free cuisine samples provided by local restaurants and cafes, plus refreshments courtesy of local merchants and BWNA. Entertainment promises to be bigger and better than ever, showcasing the Taste of Beaumont debut of an 18-piece big band from Beaumont Middle School under the direction of community favorite Cynthia Plank. The business meeting follows, with the spotlight on elections for ten Board of Director positions (two of which are currently vacant), as well as for the officer positions of Treasurer and President. (Nominations are open to any Beaumont-Wilshire resident who is able to regularly attend monthly meetings on the second Monday of most months and is interested in representing the neighborhood in a decision-making capacity.) The meeting will also feature a crime report discussion with a local police officer, updates from BWNA committee chairs, and requests from residents regarding issues and/or activities for consideration by the Board at its next bi-monthly meeting on May 7th. The event culminates with a drawing for free door prizes, including gift certificates from local merchants and table floral arrangements courtesy of Beaumont Florists.
The venue for Taste of Beaumont is the same as it is for all BWNA general meetings—Bethany Lutheran Church, located on the corner of NE 37th Avenue and Skidmore Street (across from Wilshire Park, with entry down the walkway on the Skidmore side of the church). A full house is expected, and if your preference is to sit at a table (as opposed to sitting on chairs around the periphery), then arriving a bit early is advisable.
This is one you don’t want to miss, so enter it onto your calendar now: Taste of Beaumont, April 9th, in Bethany Lutheran’s basement activity room (“Fellowship Hall”), with doors opening to the public at 6:00pm and dinner served at 6:30pm. Bon appetit!