Happy Fall Y'all!
Somewhere between the first crunch of leaves underfoot and the warm aroma of a pumpkin spice latte, October sneaks up and quietly takes over the calendar. Suddenly, costumes are being planned, and pumpkin patches visited. The holiday season, in all its glittering, list-making glory, has officially begun its slow climb.
It is easy to treat October like a fast-moving checklist: pumpkin patch, check; costume photos, check; fall festival, check, check. But the real magic of this month happens when we loosen our grip on the busy schedule and simply enjoy the moments as they unfold. Take the one photo of the costume, then put the phone down and watch the night happen live.
Inside this issue, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for enjoying the season together:
- Meet Your Neighbors: Get to know David and Nicole Fennell and their three children! Read how this active family traded Houston city life for Oak Creek, bringing with them a passion for wellness, active church involvement, and a 50-pound sweet potato harvest.
- Back to School: From milestone first days at The Stepping Stone and Grace to students at Jack Elementary, Three Lakes, Brook Hill, The Leadership Academy, All Saints, Tyler Legacy, UT Austin, and ETBU—we are cheering on all of our neighborhood scholars!
- Neighbor to Neighbor: Resident Jess Larsen shares wonderful tips, tricks, and recipe ideas for hosting a stress-free pumpkin carving party.
- Making a Difference: Discover the inspiring work of the Palette of Roses Art League (PORAL), a local nonprofit that has been supporting regional artists and art education since 1952.
- Precious Pets: Meet Norman Hobbs, the gentle giant Golden Retriever who loves swimming, local pup cups, and greeting neighbors on his daily Oak Creek walks.
- Partner Spotlight: Read about Dr. Lindsey Halbrook, DC, MS, at Halbrook Chiropractic and Healing Systems, who is celebrating her first year in business right behind Fresh by pairing chiropractic care with functional nutrition.
- Save the Date: Mark your calendar for Friday, October 23, at 6:30 p.m. to join your neighbors for live music, food, and fellowship at Blackhawk Creek Grill!
Please help us extend a warm welcome to our newest business partners who help make this magazine possible:
- Barrel of Monkeys Christian Academy – Combining quality childcare with a Christian-based education, treating every child as a gift from God while giving your "little monkey" a barrel of fun!
- The Common Thread Outfitters – Celebrating patriotism and reminding us that while we come from different backgrounds, we share a common thread as Americans.
Correction Note: In our September Partner Spotlight, we had a typo regarding one of our partners. Please note that the correct website for Vista Home and Commercial Services is vistahomeservices.net.
Here’s to a vibrant, messier-than-usual October. May yours be the kind of season you remember and cherish, not just the kind you document,
Owner Publisher
Stroll Oak Creek
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