Alicante March 2026 Newsletter

Posted By hmunoz on March 3, 2026

To the Owners and Tenants of Alicante,

Board Meeting

The next Board of Directors Meeting will be held on March 26, 2026, in the Community Room and via Zoom with Open Session starting at 6:00pm.

Annual Meeting

The Alicante Annual Meeting will take place on April 25, 2026, in the Community Room and via Zoom. Ballots will be mailed out this month.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 14th

On Saturday, March 14^th, there will be a St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival in the Bankers Hill area from 9:00am to 6:00pm with the Parade starting at 10:30am. Please note that the parade route will go past Alicante on the 5^th Ave side. For more information regarding the Parade and Festival along with the Parade Route, click on the following link: Parade Location / Route – ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE AND IRISH FESTIVAL (stpatsparade.org)

Garbage Disposal

Garbage disposals should be used cautiously, or not at all.

Key Reasons to Avoid Using a Garbage Disposal

Plumbing Clogs: Contrary to popular belief, disposals don’t grind food into liquid; they create small particles that can accumulate, especially when combined with grease, leading to significant clogs in building plumbing systems and common-area sewer lines.
Damage to Pipes and Motors: Fibrous foods (celery, corn husks) wrap around the impellers, while hard items (bones, fruit pits) can break or dull the grinding mechanism.
Starch Accumulation: Starchy foods like pasta, rice, and potato peels create a paste-like substance that packs into pipes.
Environmental & Water Waste: Using a disposal requires running roughly 2 gallons of water per minute, and it adds unnecessary organic waste to municipal sewage systems.
Grease Solidification: Even if ground up, fats, oils, and grease can solidify inside pipes, causing major blockages.
Better Alternatives: Composting food waste is a more environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative, helping protect Alicante’s plumbing infrastructure.

Kitchen sink strainers prevent food debris from clogging your plumbing and can act as stoppers to fill the sink with water. Senior Community Manager Hugo Munoz has several strainers. Please feel free to come pick one up, no charge, courtesy of the Alicante Board of Directors.

Let’s Get Social

The Alicante Social Committee is excited to introduce a fantastic lineup of social activities this year! From Alicante Animal Residents, Resident Experts and Shh… A Little Birdie Mentioned… please see social committee flyers for more information on these fun activities!

Let’s make this year unforgettable together!