Neighbor-to-Neighbor Exchange
Enabling Residents
to Share Interests
and Services
How the Exchange Works
The Exchange is a bulletin board to link Normandy Farms residents who need or offer services or who would like to share interests. You submit a notice, and the webmaster posts it under "Wanted" or "Offered." We use first names only and require you to state your Normandy Farms address for verification. Disclaimer
Here are just a few possibilities. You'll think of others.
baby
sitting
pet sitting
house sitting
bridge players
items for sale
items wanted to buy
plant starts
for gardeners
contractor recommendations
collectors
and hobbyists
playmates for children
landscaping advice
conversation
partners to improve language proficiency
Wanted
Cleaning service wanted: Can you recommend someone to clean my house every two weeks? Contact: Lori
Handyperson recommendation wanted: Looking for someone trustworthy to help with our house. Everything from figuring out why a switch doesn't work to changing high-up flood lights. Anyone have any recommendations? Contact: Tracy
Babysitter needed for children ages 5 and 8: We are looking for a babysitter in the neighborhood to watch our children (ages 5 and 8) for an occasional weekend outing. Please provide 1-2 references (other families you have babysat for). Contact: Patrice
Fly-fishers: Would enjoy meeting fellow enthusiast interested in exploring local waters. Contact Dave. (10/03)
Block captain: NFHA Crime Watch needs block captains and reserves. As block captain, you will share crime prevention information with twelve families, alert your neighbors to reported incidents, and keep your contact list up-to-date. Serving as a block captain takes just a little time and makes a big contribution to your neighborhood. Contact Crime Watch Coordinator. (2/09)
Offered
Driveway snow removal: Our teenaged son has a snowplow on his ATV, which is great for snowplowing as it is smaller than the pickup trucks so he can be more precise. Contact Victoria at 879-0706.(1/05)
Weed identification: Puzzled over a plant in your landscape? Is it a garden ornamental or a weed? For free help sorting the good from the bad, contact Wendy at Landscape Fancies.(10/03)
To Submit a Notice
Please email us to submit a notice to the NFHA Neighborhood Exchange. Your email should include the following information (items with an asterisk are needed for verification):
- Your first and last name*
- Your street address*
- The subject of your notice (e.g., lawn furniture to sell, cleaning service recommendation, seeking stamp collectors)
- A description of what you are looking for or the services you are offering
- The email address to which you would like people to respond
- A nickname or business name to use as the contact on the bulletin board (if none is specified, we will use your first name)