Abell Improvement Association
Calendar
The AIA sponsors several events throughout the year. Here is our calendar at a glance.
Quarterly Membership Meetings
The AIA holds 4 quarterly Membership Meetings throughout the year - usually in January, April, August and November, two on a weekday evening, and two on Saturday mornings. If you would like to request an agenda item, please send your request to president@abellimprovement.org two weeks prior to the scheduled meeting.
2024 Membership Meeting dates
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Saturday, January 27 - 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the 29th Street Community Center
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Wednesday, April 24 - 6:30 p.m. at the 29th Street Community Center
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Saturday, August 17 - 10:30 a.m. - location TBD
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Monday, November 4 (tentative, pending coordination with Harwood) - 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; potluck with Harwood at the 29th Street Community Center
2025 General Meeting and Officers Election
Saturday, January 25, 2025 - 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - location TBD
Monthly Executive Committee Meetings
Our executive committee meets monthly on the first Tuesday at 6 p.m. via Zoom. These meetings are open to all community members.
Neighborhood Newsletters
Newsletters are published and delivered to all properties within the Abell community between 4 and 6 times a year.
Deadlines for newsletter submissions:
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January 17, Winter Issue
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April 12, Spring Issue
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July 12, Summer Issue
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October 11, Fall Issue
Community Dumpsters - 2024 dates
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Saturday, February 24
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Saturday, May 18
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Saturday, August 24
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Saturday, November 30
Dumpsters or trucks are usually placed at 31st Street near the corner of Abell Avenue. They arrive around 7-8 a.m. and remain until around noon, or until filled. No hazardous materials, please.
Spring Cleanup - a Saturday in April
Neighborhood Safety Walks - walks are monthly on the third Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. during spring, summer and fall. Gather at the Open Space on 32nd St. near Abell Avenue.
Community Sidewalk Sale - Saturday, May 4, 2024
Memorial Day Picnic - the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend. 2024 date is Sunday, May 26
Porch Prom - A Saturday in June. 2024 date is Saturday, June 1
Free Outdoor Film Series - summer or fall evenings at sundown in the Open Space, 32nd Street between Abell and Guilford
Street Fair - a Sunday in September from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 2024 date is Sunday, September 22
Abell Community Chili Cook-off - a Sunday in October. 2024 date is Sunday, October 6
Parking Permit & Pass Renewal - Renew online at https://pabc.thepermitstore.com beginning October 1 for permits valid through October 31 of the following year
Potluck and Community Meeting with the Harwood Community Association - a weeknight in early November; tentative 2024 date is Monday, November 4
Fall Clean-up
Holiday Caroling - usually the Sunday before Christmas.
New Years Eve Progressive Dinner - December 31