At Wallace Woods, we know how to have fun while also supporting our neighbors and community.

 

Monthly Events

Yearly Events

Wallace Woods Neighborhood Association Monthly Meetings

First Monday of the month at 8 PM
Special presentation on relevant topics for the neighborhood, review and planning of upcoming events. The meetings typically are held in a member’s home (they were moved to Zoom during the pandemic).

Ladies Bunco

Second Tuesday of every month Location rotates among participants. Easy dice game and lots of socializing with great neighbors. $5 to play and please bring a snack and beverage item to share. If interested, please contact Tanya Leach via email at tmleach@gmail.com.

The Moms of Wallace Woods  

Check out the private Facebook group page for information on events, share tips, swap old clothes and toys.

 

 

Progressive Dinner

Annual Progressive Dinner - This event is our biggest of the year and has been going on for decades.  The themed evening starts with cocktails & appetizers at one home, then moving to smaller groups at individual homes for dinner; gathering again in the late evening for dessert and dancing. Please note that you have to be a member of the Wallace Woods Neighborhood Association to attend. (This event has been put on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic.)

Check out videos of our past dinners!

2015 Salute the Oscars Progressive Dinner
2014 Mardi Gras Progressive Dinner
2012 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Progressive Dinner
2011 TV Dinner Progressive Dinner

 

Spring/Summer

Easter Egg Hunt - This event for the neighborhood kids is typically held on the Saturday prior to Easter. The details will be announced.

Good Neighbor Scholarship Competition ($500) - Click here to access the scholarship application via Google Docs. Completed forms, essay, and proof of age must be submitted by May 31, 2022. Previous winners include Jack Flesch (2022), Keaton Mossman (2021), Madeline Whaley (2020), Hope Tuke (2019), Anna Marksberry (2017),  Zachary Trenkamp (2015), and Patrick Haney (2014).

Plant Exchange - Many of our home owners have been gardeners for years and have beautiful gardens.  The plant exchange is held with perennials and other plants. Many of the perennials have been divided year after year and moved all over the neighborhood. Date to be announced.

Neighborhood Yard Sale - First Saturday in June. Set-up to sell or walk around and shop, and visit with neighbors. More than 50 homes typically participate in the yard sale. This event has a big following of yard sale buyers from all over the region.

4th of July Parade - Prizes for best decorated bike, float and costume. Starts at the Oakland Turnaround Park at 10 AM.

 

Fall/Winter

Corn Roast & Stump Speech - Typically occurs on a Sunday in the middle of September. Pot luck dinner and depending on local elections we have local candidates attend to meet neighbors and give a brief speech. We also hold our election for the WWNA Board. If interested in running for a board position please contact the current president.

Neighborhood Christmas Caroling - The Sunday evening starts with caroling around the neighborhood and ends with potluck soup & dessert.

Light-Up Wallace Woods – Luminaries are set out in the neighborhood. Historically we do this the same evening as the caroling.

 

If you would like to volunteer for any event please email the president at wwna.president@gmail.com


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