Hi neighbors! I’m Cheryl Mills, and I currently serve as Chair of Woodcreek’s Community Relations Committee (CRC). Before joining the CRC, I served (& learned so much) on the Tree Board for two years. Bringing people together and seeing families enjoy Woodcreek in new ways has been one of the most rewarding parts of living here and getting involved as a volunteer.

Q: What is Woodcreek’s Community Relations Committee, and what is it tasked with?

The CRC is a group of residents who volunteer their time to plan, promote, and support events that strengthen our sense of community. We’re all about connection — creating opportunities for neighbors to meet, celebrate, and enjoy this beautiful place we get to call home.

Q: What are some of the events you promote?

We support a mix of social, seasonal, and educational events throughout the year — from our community egg hunt & Arbor Day events in the spring, the annual neighbors day out at the end of the summer, and Spooktacular, the fall tree giveaway, and holiday events in the fall. We also help promote community initiatives and neighborhood volunteer projects that help keep Woodcreek beautiful and thriving.

Q: What are some of your favorite annual Woodcreek events?

It’s so hard to pick just one! Arbor Day and the Fall Tree Giveaway will always hold a special place in my heart since they highlight our city’s love for nature and trees — and they were some of the first events I helped plan for Woodcreek. But our Community Egg Hunt has become one of my favorite days of the year! Hundreds of eggs scattered around Augusta Park, kids laughing and racing around, games, a kids & adult egg toss, and neighbors catching up — it’s the best kind of small-town fun.

I’m also really excited about our inaugural holiday event at the Triangle next month! It’s something we’ve never done before, and I can’t wait to see our community come together at the Triangle and kick off the holiday season.

Q: How can someone learn more or get involved in the CRC?

We’re always looking for more neighbors to join us! You can reach out to City Hall or attend one of our monthly meetings to learn more. Whether you want to volunteer at events, share creative ideas, or help with planning and outreach, we’d love to have your input and energy.

Q: How often do you meet, and what’s the time commitment?

The CRC meets once a month, usually for about an hour or two. Depending on the time of year and upcoming events, there may be some planning or coordination between meetings — but we always keep things fun, collaborative, and easy to manage.

Q: Tell us about yourself. How long have you lived in Woodcreek, and what makes it a special place?

My family moved to Woodcreek from Austin in June 2021, and we’ve loved it from the start! I live here with my husband and our two boys, and what I love and what makes this community so special is the way neighbors wave as they pass, stop by to say hello, drop off little gifts during the holidays, and take pride in making this city even better. Many of the neighbors that I’ve met have become really close friends over the years.

Before serving on the CRC, I helped organize the Community Egg Hunt, helped start the Community Garden, and have hosted movie nights and wildflower seed stomps — all in the spirit of bringing neighbors together.

Q: Anything else you’d like to add?

Just a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who volunteers, participates, or supports our events in any way! Every bit of involvement — big or small — helps make Woodcreek the friendly, vibrant, and connected community we all love to call home.