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San Elijo Hills Community Association Tree Lighting Ceremony

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ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY-ALL RESIDENTS MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND. – Dec 02, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Town Square Park of San Elijo Hills
ALL RESIDENTS MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND!  

THIS EVENT IS FOR SAN ELIJO HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION RESIDENTS ONLY.  NO GUESTS ARE PERMITTED.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

A ticket will be sent to you with the confirmation of your reservation including a QR code.If you have not collected your wristbands in advance, visit one of the check in tables at the event.*Please have your ticket ready on your phone or print out at the event so we may scan your QR code for a speedy check in! Residents may register their attendance and visit the onsite office in advance to collect their wristbands.*Please note that once you are registered and your wristbands are provided, no other attendees will be allowed access to the event from your address.

This magical night will include some of these fun activities!

Santa will be here for pictures so make sure you are on his “nice” list! Don’t forget to bring your camera!A/R Workshop will have an ornament painting station for only $5.00 per ornament. Holiday elves will join us to show off their artistic skills with balloons. Cookies, cider and hot chocolate will be served to warm your belly! The SEES Choir, SEMS Jazz Band/Choir and Double Peak School will perform Holiday inspired music! 

We hope that you and your family are able to make it out to this joyous event!   If you have any questions, please feel free to contact sehdirector@waltersmanagement.com or call 760-798-9015.

*This website – San Elijo Life is independent of the developer San Elijo Hills Development Company and the San Elijo Hills Association. HOA updates are provided as a service to our readership. …Enjoy Life in The Hills. Please contact HOA with questions about tree lighting

The San Elijo Hills Community Association Community Yard Sale (North) has been rescheduled for this weekend! 

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COMMUNITY YARD SALE (North) THIS SATURDAY!

The San Elijo Hills Community Association Community Yard Sale (North) has been rescheduled for this weekend! 

All residents are welcome to participate in this FREE event! 

  • OCTOBER 1st (NORTH) *THIS SATURDAY!

Directional signage will be placed out the morning of the sale to the individual neighborhoods.

Please note there will be NO MAPS distributed indicating which individuals homes are participating, and no registration is required to participate.

Gates for Promontory Ridge, Westcliffe, The Summit, and The Estates will be held open from 7 am to 5 pm; for all other neighborhoods, please check with your community regarding access.
 
Please feel free to add additional signage in the community after 8 PM the night before so long as it is removed promptly after the event.

San Elijo Hills HOA Community Yard Sale (North) September 10th-POSTPONED

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San Elijo Hills HOA Community Yard Sale (North) September 10th-POSTPONED
DUE TO HIGH WINDS AND RAIN, THE COMMUNITY YARD SALE (NORTH) HAS BEEN POSTPONED. 

WE WILL RE-SCHEDULE THE SALE TO OCTOBER 1ST FROM 7-12 PMSAN ELIJO HILLS (SOUTH) IS STILL SCHEDULED FOR NEXT SATURDAY ON SEPTEMBER 17TH 

*This website – San Elijo Life is independent of the developer San Elijo Hills Development Company and the San Elijo Hills Association. HOA updates are provided as a service to our readership. …Enjoy Life in The Hills. Please contact HOA with questions about the garage sales.

Questhaven Park Tree Removal Follow-Up from San Elijo Hills Community Association (HOA)

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What do you think about this San Elijo Hills?
by HOA Community Manager (Rebecca McDonald) on Aug 02, 2022 4:02 pm
Questhaven Park Tree Removal Follow-Up
Walters Management has received some concerns from homeowners regarding the tree removals at Questhaven Park. The following is some additional information regarding the concerns shared with Management.

Van Dyke Landscape Architects (VDLA) and Tree of Life Consulting were retained by San Elijo Hills BOD to assess the condition of the trees surrounding the playground area at Questhaven Park and came to a consensus that some trees should be removed at this time as part of a long term plan to preserve the shade at the park and eliminate further damage to the concrete curbs and pathways surrounding the play areas.

The two primary tree species that exist along the perimeter of the playground are Koelruteria bipinnata – Golden Rain Tree and Tipuana tipu – Tipu Tree, both very large, deciduous trees.  Each tree was assessed for its branching structure, placement and root damage to adjacent hardscape.  Many of the trees had very poor form, and some had root intrusion in and below the playground concrete apron, which were flagged for necessary removal in order to stop any additional damage.  Removal of these trees will also eliminate the entangled nature of the overall root structure, overlapping canopy and allow the existing trees slated to remain to thrive with the additional space, light and airflow further letting them expand.  In addition to promoting health to the remaining trees, the tree removals allow for new trees to be planted at the park for the next generation.  Large specimen Podocarpus gracilior (see attached jpg) are proposed to be planted in the new openings left by the tree removals.  These trees are less invasive with roots and an evergreen species which will provide year-round shade, compared to just the summer shade provided by the current deciduous trees now.  In addition to their evergreen nature, the Podocarpus gracilior is a very clean tree, minimizing leaf litter in and around the playground. Because these tree removals are primarily on the east side of the structure, they currently provide little shade to the play structure during the peak hours of the day. 

Both Tree VDLA and Tree of Life Consulting agree that this plan of action is the best course to retain a tree canopy at Questhaven Park. A third company, Forestry Group, was awarded the contract for removal, and a fourth company, OCLM will be responsible for the replanting and renovations. Further delay in caring for these trees will result in a decline of all of them, eventually resulting in a combined removal / replacement program leaving the park with no mature trees and small new trees which will not provide shade for years.

What do you think about this San Elijo Hills?

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*This website – San Elijo Life is independent of the developer San Elijo Hills Development Company and the San Elijo Hills Association. HOA updates are provided as a service to our readership. …Enjoy Life in The Hills.

San Elijo Hills Community Association (HOA) Updates

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COMMUNITY UPDATES & NEW STOP SIGN

The Board of Directors continues to work hard to invest back into our community!  The following projects are in progress and part their 2022 goals:

  • New lighted community sign for the north entry (across from DPS)
    • Sign is currently being fabricated for install later this year.
  • Fountain renovation – in progress
    • We expect the renovations to the basin of the fountain to be completed by the end of the month
    • The submersible lights inside the fountain are being upgraded
  • Fountain square landscaping – almost complete
    • The landscape renovations to fountain square are nearly complete. The new light fixtures at the corners (by olive trees) and under the trellis are on backorder, but we are excited to see this space lit up for the upcoming holiday season.
  • Fountain square electrical upgrade – complete
    • Equipment and infrastructure upgrades were recently completed to improve the reliability of our holiday lighting installations. 
  • Irrigation Infrastructure Renovations – in progress
    • Great progress continues to be made to update the community’s irrigation infrastructure. Programming and flow sensing of our new smart controllers is nearly complete which will allow the association to better manage its water usage.
    • Drip conversions and plant material renovations to a native, water-wise palette continue throughout the community. 
  • NEW Stop Sign – Sagewood Way & Crescent Place
    • As a result of a homeowner concern, the City is adding an all-way stop sign at this intersection. Install is expected in September.

If you have any questions about these community improvement projects, please feel free to reach out to Walters Management at SEHDirector@WaltersManagement.com

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*This website – San Elijo Life, is independent of the developer San Elijo Hills Development Company and the San Elijo Hills Association. HOA updates are provided as a service to our readership. …Enjoy Life in The Hills.

UPDATE: FRONT SAN ELIJO HILLS ENTRY RENOVATION

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UPDATE: FRONT SAN ELIJO HILLS ENTRY RENOVATION

Re-grading of the landscape areas to capture valuable runoff/rain water and move it away from the pond has been completed.  The new specimen Oak and Olive trees have been installed and trenching has begun for new electrical supply.  Planting has also started with our hardy, long-lived and low water use plant palette that is aimed to provide color and texture throughout the year.
 
Our new energy efficient, full color changing LED light fixtures have been ordered and software setup / programming will begin in the next couple weeks.  This new advanced lighting system will allow us to develop a theme color or combination of colors to celebrate seasons, events and holidays, as well as monitor and control the system remotely.  This same system will be installed and linked to the fountain square for a unified look.
 
Finally, the custom lighted sign and water feature is in production and will be installed near the project end, replacing the old one.

Please enjoy the attached rendering of what this masterpiece will look like once completed. Any questions about this project can be directed to SanElijoHills@waltersmanagement.com.

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This website -San Elijo Life is not the HOA
**Since 2006 SanElijoLife.com provides community news, photos, videos, and a directory of resources for residents of San Elijo Hills. The site is independent of the developer and the HOA and is run by local homeowners.

San Elijo Hills Community Association HOA -UPDATE: FRONT ENTRY RENOVATION

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San Elijo Hills Community Association HOA -UPDATE: FRONT ENTRY RENOVATION

We continue to make great progress on the front entry renovation. We have completed the repairs to the pond, are finalizing our grading, and will start to dig holes for the new trees that we expect to be delivered on Thursday (weather permitting). 

The HOA Board of Directors traveled to Fillmore on October 15th, along with their landscape contractor and architect to handpick the best Wilsonii Olive and Coast Live Oak trees that Devil’s Mountain Nursery had to offer.  Once the trees are installed, we will continue with the planting and irrigation of the remainder of the front entry. The new welcome sign is in production and we will provide an update on its installation in our next announcement. 

Please enjoy the attached rendering of what this masterpiece will look like once completed. Any questions about this project can be directed to SanElijoHills@waltersmanagement.com 

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This website -San Elijo Life is not the HOA
**Since 2006 SanElijoLife.com provides community news, photos, videos, and a directory of resources for residents of San Elijo Hills. The site is independent of the developer and the HOA and is run by local homeowners.

San Elijo Hills Community Yard Sale (NORTH of San Elijo Road)-TOMORROW!!

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Community Yard Sale (NORTH of San Elijo Road)-TOMORROW!!
The San Elijo Hills Community Association is hosting our annual community-wide yard sale!   All residents are welcome to participate in this FREE event! 

This year we will split the community into two sections (North and South).  This will allow residents to shop and participate in the sale! 

OCTOBER 2ND (NORTH)
OCTOBER 9TH (SOUTH)

Directional signage will be placed out the morning of the sale to the individual neighborhoods. Please note, there will be NO MAPS distributed indicating which individuals homes are participating.

Gates for Promontory Ridge, Saverne/Azure, Westcliffe, The Summit, and The Estates will be held open from 7 am to 5 pm; in all other neighborhoods, please check with your community regarding access.
 
Please feel free to add additional signage in the community after 8 PM the night before so long as it is removed promptly after the event.

If you have any questions, please email SanElijoHills@WaltersManagement.com

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San Elijo Life is not the HOA
**Since 2006 SanElijoLife.com provides community news, photos, videos, and a directory of resources for residents of San Elijo Hills. The site is independent of the developer and the HOA and is run by local homeowners.

SAN ELIJO HILLS ANNUAL HALLOWEEN DECORATING CONTEST!

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ANNUAL HALLOWEEN DECORATING CONTEST!

Decorate your yard to be the most SPOOK-TAC-ULAR house in SEH!

This year YOU have the power to vote! Vote for your favorite entries in each category! The San Elijo Hills Cpommunity Association Board of Directors will pick from the top two with the most votes in each category to determine the final winner!

A $500 prize will be awarded to 1 final winner in each of the following categories:
 

¨ SPOOKIEST: Overall sense of (family-friendly) fright!
¨ Best EFFECTS: Special effects to surprise & entertain everyone!
¨ Best OVERALL THEME: Show us your best Halloween-based theme!
¨ Best ANIMATED
¨ Best INFLATABLES
¨ Best FALL DECORATING
¨ Best PUMPKIN DISPLAY
¨ Best USE OF LIGHTS 

Honorable mention to the best street!!

TO REGISTER:
All participants must register in advance. The deadline to register is no later than October 18th 
REGISTER HERE 
 
TO VOTE:
Community Judging will take place the evenings of October 22, 23, 24th. 

A link with the contest entries/map will be published on October 20th 
*Only 1 vote per household; IP addresses are traceable through our network.
 
The Board will make their final selections on Friday, October 28th!
 
PLEASE HAVE ALL LIGHTS, EFFECTS & DISPLAYS ON & READY TO GO FROM 5 PM-9PM ON OCTOBER 22nd  23rd  24th AND again on OCTOBER 28TH!

If you win, a sign will be displayed in your yard to show the world you are at the top of your decorating game!

San Elijo Life is not the HOA
**Since 2006 SanElijoLife.com provides community news, photos, videos, and a directory of resources for residents of San Elijo Hills. The site is independent of the developer and the HOA and is run by local homeowners.

San Elijo Hills Front Entry Renovation Project

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Association News from The San Elijo Hills Community Association (HOA)


Front Entry Renovation Project
The Board has inherited significant challenges regarding trees throughout the community. 
Many trees have reached their capacity to thrive in their current locations or become
problematic due to their proximity to various structures.  The Board has been working tirelessly
to resolve these issues.

The Liquidambar styraciflua (Sweetgum) trees in the concrete cut out boxes in town center, for
example, have been lifting concrete and creating hazards and liability issues. On the bright side,
the Lagerstroemia indica (Crape Myrtle) trees that we’ve been replacing them with are a great
addition to our tree palette, with flowers in the spring, and beautiful fall foliage in autumn, as
well as eliminating those pesky seedpods (aka spikey balls).

One of the areas we are currently working on is the front entry feature. The Pinus canariensis
(Canary Island Pines) that were planted in this area are oversized for the space. Additionally,
the Erythrina caffra (Coral) trees and Populus nigra (Poplar) trees in that same space have very
invasive root systems and are starting to compromise the rock retaining walls in that area. The
elimination of the deciduous trees above and around the pond will alleviate water chemistry
and litter issues that they cause with the pond itself.

Starting Wednesday, September 8th we will begin removing the trees in the front entrance to
our community. This will kick off a renovation project in this area where we plan to accomplish
the following: remove the trees with invasive root systems, renovate the pond feature so that
the water level can be raised without flooding, regrade the area to enhance the visibility of the
pond, plant new trees that have been properly selected for the space, install water-wise plant
material that can be maintained on drip irrigation, install a lighted welcome sign and landscape
lighting to increase the aesthetics of the main entry to our community.

We will be releasing additional details as the project progresses and we have included a
concept plan of what the space will look like once completed. In the meantime, please give
yourself more time Wednesday through Friday (September 8-10) during the tree removal phase
(approximately 8:30 am- 2 pm each day). Our contractor is familiar with the traffic concerns
during commuting hours and will do their best to limit their lane closure to the side of the road
that is opposite traffic.

If you have any questions about this project, please email the San Elijo Hills Community Association (HOA): SanElijoHills@waltersmanagement.com

Thank you,
Your San Elijo Hills Board of Directors
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