Neighborhood Watch Quarterly Meeting Q4 2025
2025-11-13 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Independent Presbyterian Church, 4738 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
Mark your calendars for Thursday, Nov. 13 at 6:30pm for the fourth quarter meeting of Avon Woods Neighborhood Watch at Independent Presbyterian Church.

SCAMS: HOW TO RECOGNIZE AND AVOID THEM

We are pleased to have Randy Hutchinson as our featured speaker at this quarter’s Neighborhood Watch Meeting. The President and CEO of the BBB of the Mid-South, Randy will be speaking on the topic of scams, a frequent subject of the BBB blog and his guest columns in the Daily Memphian. Randy will inform us about scams of all sorts — from phishing emails to crypto scams to computer hackers to new forms of scamming enabled by AI — how to recognize and avoid them. Come and learn alongside your Avon Woods neighbors some of the latest trends in criminal trickery.

AGENDA

Recognition: Kudos to block captains and all volunteers this year.

Neighborhood Watch Grant Wrap-up: Final details on dispersement of the $2500 grant.

Area Crime Report: Year-to-date recap of crime incidents reported by Avon Woods block captains.

Guest Speaker: Randy Hutchinson, President & CEO of the BBB of the Mid-South.

Upcoming Events: Looking ahead to 2026.

WHAT IS NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH?

Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program that enlists the participation of residents in cooperation with the Memphis Police Department to reduce crime, improve the quality of life, and establish a sense of well-being by watching out for one another in our area. The Neighborhood Watch Program is a highly successful effort and proven deterrent to crime that has been in existence for more than 50 years in cities and counties across America — and several neighborhoods throughout Memphis.

Neighborhood Watch is FREE. There is no cost to attend this event.

Help spread the news

Post a link to this page on social media, email or text the link to your neighbors. Not already on our mailing list? Sign up here.

DIRECTIONS: Enter Independent Presbyterian parking lot via gate on Walnut Grove Road. Enter building main entrance. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall, through the front lobby and to your left.

The best crime awareness device ever invented is a good neighbor.
Neighborhood Watch

Neighborhood Watch Quarterly Meeting Q1
2026-03-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Independent Presbyterian Church, 4738 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 5 at 6:30pm for the first 2026 quarterly meeting of Avon Woods Neighborhood Watch at Independent Presbyterian Church.

SPECIAL TOPIC: CODE ENFORCEMENT

We are pleased to have a representative from the City of Memphis Department of Housing Code Enforcement, as our guest speaker at this quarter’s Neighborhood Watch Meeting. They will share insight into how the City’s Code Enforcement division works to protect and improve the health, safety and quality of life in our community. The department plays a vital role in enforcing housing and property maintenance standards to help keep our neighborhood safe and attractive.

Whether you’ve wondered how to report problem properties or are curious about city efforts to reduce blight, this will be a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more about local code enforcement efforts. Possible topics of discussion include:

Overview of Code Enforcement’s mission and role in Memphis

Minimum housing standards and what they mean for homeowners and renters

How the City enforces ordinances related to inoperable or abandoned vehicles

Reporting a complaint

Special operations and condemnation procedures

Blight reduction efforts and neighborhood impact

Cooperation between residents and city departments

AGENDA

Other agenda items for this quarter’s meeting include:

Area Crime Report: Year-to-date recap of crime incidents reported by Avon Woods block captains

Memphis Police Department: Representatives from Tillman Precinct will be on hand to respond to your questions regarding crime and safety — and to simply get acquainted

Block Captains Coverage: A look at where we have coverage and where we need block captain volunteers

Upcoming Events: Looking ahead to 2026 — Food Truck Season and our first-ever Avon Woods Neighborhood Yard Sale!

WHAT IS NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH?

Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program that enlists the participation of residents in cooperation with the Memphis Police Department to reduce crime, improve the quality of life, and establish a sense of well-being by watching out for one another in our area. The Neighborhood Watch Program is a highly successful effort and proven deterrent to crime that has been in existence for more than 50 years in cities and counties across America — and several neighborhoods throughout Memphis.

Neighborhood Watch is FREE. There is no cost to attend this event.

Help spread the news

Post a link to this page on social media, email or text the link to your neighbors. Not already on our mailing list? Sign up here.

DIRECTIONS: Enter Independent Presbyterian parking lot via gate on Walnut Grove Road. Enter building main entrance. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall, through the front lobby and to your left.

The best crime awareness device ever invented is a good neighbor.
Neighborhood Watch

Neighborhood-Wide Yard Sale – April 11
2026-04-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Neighborhood-Wide
Save the Date!

Mark your calendar now for the first-ever Avon Woods Neighborhood-Wide Yard Sale — Saturday, April 11, 2026 — starting at 8:00am. NO EARLY BIRDS, PLEASE!

This is gonna be HUGE!

We have a total of 45 locations signed up — including Avon Lenox School’s annual yard sale! With merchandise of all kinds all across the Avon Woods, you’ll be sure to find treasures you love!

Find your way to all the sales!

To locate each of the 45 yard sale locations, visit our map on Google. Or, download the Yard Sale Flyer as a printable PDF file, which includes a map to help you find all the Avon Woods yard sales — or help spread the word and email the PDF or print and share copies with your friends!

Consider Donating Your Stuff

Want to de-clutter but don’t want a sale of your own? Avon Lenox School, located in the heart of Avon Woods, is having their semi-annual yard sale fundraiser the same day as the neighborhood-wide yard sale — and they would welcome your resalable household goods or gently worn clothes. Avon Lenox School strives to ensure that students with disabilities have the educational opportunities needed to develop the skills necessary for successful transition into post-graduate placements. Just drop off your donations to the school office at 310 Avon Rd — no later than Friday, April 3.

Look at all these great finds!

You name it, you’ll likely find it! Avon Woods folks are selling everything from furniture and wall art to toys and collectibles (like Barbie’s, Cabbage Patch Kids, Star Wars and vintage baseball cards), and from gently used men’s, women’s and kid’s clothes to vintage rare finds — even one seller offering freeze-dried candy, cowboy candy and homemade pickles!

Food Truck Social - April 16, 2026
2026-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Avon Park, 310 N. Avon Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
Good Groceries Mobile Diner
We’re back! Avon Woods Food Truck Social Season begins again!
File your tax return and wait for that fat refund from Uncle Sam with your neighbors Thursday, April 16 at Avon Park for Dutch treat dinner and fellowship al fresco! Good Groceries Mobile Diner will be offering their delectable Here Chicky Chicky (garlic basil chicken), Grilled Pekin Duck Sausage Brat, Smoked Brisket “BLT”, Mango or BBQ Duck Confit, Salmon Burger, Crispy Tofu sandwiches and more!
Our Food Truck Socials are monthly picnics in the park — thanks to food truck wrangler Derrick Von Stein — running April through August and now in our fifth (sixth?) year! A great way to get to know your neighbors and take the night off from cooking dinner at home.
Bring a picnic blanket or chairs. Bring your family or friends. Bring cash, debit/credit card or Venmo. And enjoy an evening together with your Avon Woods neighbors!

Food Truck Social — May 21, 2026
2026-05-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Avon Park, 310 N. Avon Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
EL MERO TACO

Join your neighbors for Taco Thursday! May 21st at Avon Park ! El Mero Taco food truck will be offering tacos, quesadillas, and more! Choose from slowly smoked brisket with chimichurri sauce to Cajun blackened shrimp to Southern fried chicken — and don’t forget the Mexican street corn, chicaharrones or chips and queso — and margaritas, too! Mr. Joe’s Ice Cream will be serving up frozen treats to cool you off!

Bring a picnic blanket or chairs. Bring your family or friend. Bring cash, debit/credit card or Venmo. And enjoy an evening together with your Avon Woods neighbors!

Food Truck Social — June 18, 2026
2026-06-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Avon Park, 310 N. Avon Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
SAY CHEESE!

Is there anything more comforting than a classic grilled cheese? Enjoy a modern version of this childhood favorite with your neighbors Thursday, June 18 at Avon Park. Say Cheese! food truck will be offering gourmet variations of grilled cheese sandwiches, including Cluck Me! Buffalo Chicken and Pepper Jack on Sourdough Bread, Brisket with Caramelized Onion and Provolone on Texas Toast, Pizza Melt with Pepperoni and Mozzarella, or Sweet Little Muenster with Rosemary Infused Apple Jelly, and much more!

Plus — Mr. Joe’s Ice Cream will be serving up frozen treats to cool you off!

Bring a picnic blanket or chairs. Bring your family or friend. Bring cash, debit/credit card or Venmo. And enjoy an evening together with your Avon Woods neighbors!

Food Truck Social — July 23, 2026
2026-07-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Avon Park, 310 N. Avon Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
TO BE DETERMINED

Check back to see what food truck will be lined up for the July Food Truck Social in Avon Park.

You can always count on Mr. Joe’s Ice Cream to be there, serving up frozen treats to cool you off!

Bring a picnic blanket or chairs. Bring your family or friend. Bring cash, debit/credit card or Venmo. And enjoy an evening together with your Avon Woods neighbors!

Food Truck Social — Aug. 20, 2026
2026-08-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Avon Park, 310 N. Avon Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117, United States
SOI NUMBER 9

Authentic, accessible and affordable Thai street food in Avon Park, Thursday, Aug. 20, courtesy of Soi Number 9. Choose from chicken, tofu, curry and fish rice or noodle bowls. Plus, extras including crunchy spring rolls, potstickers, fried tofu squares and more. Wash it down with Thai iced tea, iced Thai coffee, soft drinks or bottled water.

And you know it — Mr. Joe’s Ice Cream will be there, serving up frozen treats to cool you off!

Bring a picnic blanket or chairs. Bring your family or friend. Bring cash, debit/credit card or Venmo. And enjoy an evening together with your Avon Woods neighbors!
