by Devin Chicras
Here’s an ICYMI (“in case you missed it”) roundup of news from and impacting Skyway-West Hill in 2022!
Continue Reading
A Look Back at WHCA’s 2022
By Devin Chicras
After a couple years of pivoting to virtual everything, we finally busted through the screens and celebrated the return of our annual traditions in 2022.
Continue Reading
Check Your Mailbox: We Sent You a Newsletter!
by Devin Chicras
Neighbors in unincorporated Skyway-West Hill should start receiving our Winter 2022-2023 newsletter this week packed with exciting recaps, big news, and fun photos from 2022.
Continue Reading
Support Local: Skyway Holiday Gift Guide
by Devin Chicras
Running out of time to find a holiday gift for your family, neighbors, or co-workers? Look no further than our own neighborhood! There are plenty of great gifts available in the Skyway-West Hill area.
Continue Reading
Winter Takeover 2022 Events and Contests
By Devin Chicras
We’re capping off 2022 with our Winter Takeover – a series of FREE fun events and contests throughout December.
Continue Reading
Halloween Takeover’s Return Smashes Records
By Devin Chicras
For the first time since 2019, West Hill Community Association’s annual Halloween Takeover event returned to Skyway Park Bowl. We couldn’t have predicted that more than 500 neighbors would come down and celebrate with us in what turned out to be an absolutely unforgettable evening.
Continue Reading
Annual Halloween Spirit Contest Has Launched for 2022
Decorated your space? Carved a pumpkin? Dressed up? Dressed your pup?
Submit your best photo online for the 2022 Halloween Spirit Contest by Friday, October 21 at 5 p.m. for a chance to win a trophy and gift cards to local businesses!
Continue Reading
Halloween Takeover is BACK
For the first time since 2019, our annual free, all ages Halloween Takeover event is BACK IN PERSON at Skyway Park Bowl’s event space on October 27, 2022 – even bigger and better than before.
Continue Reading
Summer 2022 Community Quarterly Update
by Fin Hardy and Devin Chicras
State of the Hill
In lieu of our live Zoom Quarterly Meeting in July, we have tried something a little different. Read on to learn about reports on community services, updates, and upcoming events from community partners!
We hope this will blog post will provide Skyway-West Hill residents with timely access to information, but reduce the load on volunteer board members over the summer. We plan to return to our typical Quarterly Meeting in the fall!
Continue Reading
Skyway Outdoor Cinema Returns, Celebrating 20 Years of Free Family Films and Fun
Not only are we returning to the lot to watch movies under the stars for the first time since 2019, we’re celebrating 20 years of Skyway Outdoor Cinema.
Continue Reading
Spring 2022 Community Quarterly Meeting Highlights
by Devin Chicras
West Hill Community Association’s Spring 2022 Community Quarterly Meeting touched on Skyway Park improvements, new transit options, new faces and events, sewer pipe replacements, and more on April 19. Watch the full video below, or read on for highlights.
Continue Reading
Opportunities to Build a Safer, Healthier, More Affordable Skyway-West Hill
by Devin Chicras
Could a roundabout slow down vehicles speeding past 7-Eleven on MLK/SR 900? Will we see affordable housing and free preschool in downtown Skyway? West Hill Community Association’s Winter 2022 Community Quarterly Meeting touched on these topics and more on February 15. Watch the full video below, or read on for highlights.
Continue Reading
The Biggest Skyway-West Hill Stories of 2021
By Devin Chicras
While the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic tried its best to impede progress, it was utterly powerless to slow down the passionate community advocates who work every day to make Skyway-West Hill a better place for everyone. We’ve rounded up only a few of our favorite stories from 2021 to look back and celebrate the dreamers and doers who made great things happen despite another frustratingly challenging year.
Continue Reading
WHCA’s Winter 2021 Mailer Hits Mailboxes This Week
By Devin Chicras
This week, over 7,300 households in the Skyway-West Hill area will receive our latest print mailer, rounding up some of the most exciting news stories of 2021 for our organization and the community.
Continue Reading
We Made News, Magic, and Friends in 2021
by Devin Chicras
2021 was a year of getting things done in the face of great challenges. It was a year full of big wins on the path to collaboratively building a more equitable, informed, engaged, and vibrant Skyway-West Hill community. Here’s a recap of some of the things we got to do this year, with your support.
Continue Reading