Eagle Eyes Community Organization

Eagle Eyes is a neighborhood organization started in October 2006 for protection, improvement and fun for all the neighborhoods in Manchester, New Hampshire and surrounding cities.

                      LAKE AVE NEWS 

                       Nov./Dec.   2009

                                    Our Newsletter is sponsered by:

                           Susan's Jewlery, 679 Mast Road Manchester

                    Moonbeams Cleaning, 25 Dwight St., Manchester

                      Ben and Jerry's Foundation in Burlington, Vermont

I would like to thank everyone who helped us this spring/summer/fall. It has been and I feel will continue to be tough times for alot of folks. If we can help at all please let us know. We have lots of resources.   

We had our rememberance for Officer Briggs on Oct. 16th. I want everyone to remember  the tragedy that took place that night on my property and it will be on our minds forever.  Eagle Eyes has emerged from it and has been doing wonderful things with wonderful people for 3 years now. Please continue to be a part of it. Take a moment to reflect on your life and help someone that may need your strength. Thank you. 

We have gotten down to our last pennies and have gotten the thumbs down on 2 small grants. We have just gotten a generous donation from Susans Jewlery to continue our newsletter through January/Feb. Because the economy being so bad everyone is in a pinch this year. We will continue to do our best with the continuance of our newsletter. We will inform you each step of the way.We need your help!I f you have an e-mail we would like to send it to you that way if at all possible. Please let us know   641-2945  Cheryl

If you know any children who may be in need of warm clothing for the winter please call in their behalf to me, Cheryl at 641-2945. I have a couple of spaces to put them in. Call for details. Thanks

Our Christmas event has some snags. Right now we do not have a hall to hold it. Manchester Boys and Girls club is in the middle of remodel and can not help us. Some of us have called around to different establishments with no success. We are still trying. We will continue to ask for volunteers and folks who need help as stated below. However we will let you know by phone how things progress. If we do not get a hall for our party we will still be giving out presents and bags of food for the Christmas Holiday. We will keep you posted and remember to call with your name and number only. We will get back to you. Thank you and sorry.

Beginning Nov. 1st  We will be searching for volunteers for our christmas event. You may start calling or e-mailing Cheryl at 641-2945 or gobzuk@earthlink.net  we will be needing volunteers for serving, helping with presents, cleaning, setting up, and much more. Please consider helping even if it is a little.

Nov.15th--Dec. 4th  You may begin calling with your childrens names and ages and those who will attend the Christmas party/toys for tots/turkey dinner.  Admission will be 1.00 per person for everyone in your group. Please call between the hours of 4-7pm only for registration. If you get the answer machine please leave CLEARLY your name and phone number only. Please speak SLOWLY also as I can not call you back if I can not get the number. Given the way the economy is we feel that it will be a needed time for alot of families.  Thank you 

Over the winder Anthony, our vista, friend, and volunteer, will be working on his art projects for the spring. If you would like to take part of this please let him know.  Call him at 603-625-4936. St. Anslem school will be getting involved with our group as well on this project.

Due to these touch times I would like to mention a couple of places that may be able to help the budget. Now open the Childrens Barn at 255 Maple St. (right next to the Skatepark/Spanish church. 666-8555 to find out the hours. They have lots of clothing items for kids and young adults. They also have some baby furniture. The prices are reasonable and the staff are real helpful. Now for haircuts. My hairdresser on 30 Massabesic st.(next to Kays bakery), Elli cuts men, women, and childrens hair for 10 dollars!!! Now thats a bargain. You can even call to make an appt. at 603-264-3397. Food for Children, my dear friend Steve has been handing out food on Saturday mornings at the JFK Coliseum (and all the wondrful volunteers) for years now. If you need a little extra and are finding yourself a little short before payday go down to the JFK (located next to Beech St. School) on Saturday mornings around 8:30 am. The food is all free and they have different stuff each week. Please be patient in line, don't double dip, and take what only you need. You can come back on a weekly basis if needed. Next up is the animal rescue league of New Hampshire in Bedford They also have a food bank for pets as does the Animal shelter in Manchester. If your finding it hard to feed your pet call and see what they can do for you. Bedford animal rescue is 603-471-dogs/the Manchester Dog pound is  603-628-3544. I hope some of these businesses can help you and your family. If you have any other places that may help in times of need let us know and we can add it to our newsletter.

Free Section:    If you want something or have something that you could give to someone please e-mail me at gobzuk@earthlink.net  I will put your first name and your phone number down with the items(s) . You are responsible for getting the items you need.

This site is dedicated to Officer Michael Briggs; who died in the line of duty October 17, 2006

Our group was born out of this tragedy to show that our communities can come forward and take a stand with strength, determination, and goodness. We will continue this journey and where ever it takes us we will be there. We have achieved much greatness in everything that we have done and will do. Be proud of yourselves.

 email us at gobzuk@earthlink.net or call641-2945

Cheryl Mitchell: Director and Founder

Anthony Williams: Vista worker and Arts Project Director

John Mitchell: Web Site Manager

Kathy Carswell: Staff Memebr / Neighbor

David Bigelow: Staff Member / Neighbor

Joe Labbe: Staff Member / Neighbor

Officers Mark Ampuja & Jamie Gallant M.P.D