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There will be a general meeting of the Alberta Avenue Community League on Monday, November 9 at 7pm in the Lutz Room.

Topics:

A discussion and Q&A with City of Edmonton Bylaw

A discussion on community gardening and the possibility of developing a public community garden in an exisiting green space on 96 St and 116 Avenue.

Update on community centre renovations.

North Central Rec Centre.pdf

Join the "Friends of the Kinnaird" to explore Edmonton's Hidden Treasure...Kinnaird Ravine.

Saturday, September 19 from 1pm to 4pm

at the Parkdale/Cromdale Community Hall (11335 85 St)

The Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society ("Cows & Fish") and the City of Edmonton are hosting a community presentation and guided nature walk in the Kinnaird Ravine. Come and fine out about the diversity of plants, ecological health and ways you can help to preserve this wonderful ravine located in the heart of Edmonton.

1:00 - 1:30     Welcome, refreshments, slide show and meet & greet

1:30 - 2:30     Presentation: Kinnaird Ravaine ecological health by Cows & Fish

2:30 - 4:00     Guided walk in Kinnard Ravine

What does it take to get residents, businesses, non-governmental organizations and city government to work together to make their communities great?  How has the City of Seattle been so successful at practising neighbourhood engagement since 1988?
 
The City of Edmonton's Office of Great Neighbourhoods has invited community engagement expert Jim Diers to meet with Edmontonians on November 17, 18 and 19, 2009.
This is your chance to hear from someone who has dedicated more than 30 years of his life to inspiring people to get involved with their communities and with decisions that affect their lives.
 
 
EAST Community Evening with Jim -- November 17, 2009, at the Santa Maria Goretti Centre (11050 - 90 Street), from 5 to 9 p.m. Food and refreshments will be provided. No cost. Registration is required.
 
Seating is limited, so please contact 780- 442- 4972 for more information.

Parking will be easier in the league parking lot as lines, curbs, speed bumps were painted today. We have approximately 70 parking stalls including 3 handicapped stalls.

Want to give back to the community? Interested in being a part of a fantastic arts festival? 

The Kaleido Festival is on September 25-27 2009 and the festival needs your help. We require volunteers to take on a variety of roles from manning the information booth to stage managing one of the various venues at the festival. The variety of artists and performers lined up for this year is truly spectacular and make sure you dont miss out by volunteering for the Kaleido Festival. 

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Nathan at kaleido2009@gmail.com 

For more information on the Kaleido Festival, check out the website at http://artsontheave.org/festivals/kaleido-festival-2009/

Download pdf of September Newsletter

 

With winds gusting to 130km/h, the storm on Saturday caused a lot of damage in Ward 3. Councillor Caterina has asked me to let you know that clean up bins will be at the following locations;

* Beverly Heights -111 Avenue and 42 Street at the Beverly Heights Community Hall 
* Highlands School -114 Avenue and 61 Street

The bins may be used for any tree debris that the storm has caused. Only trees and branches will be accepted in the bins.
*please note that these bins are intended for “private” trees. It is not necessary to clean up city owned trees as they will be picked up and disposed of by city crews. However if needed, city trees may be disposed of in these bins as well.*

Other options for tree disposal include:
Regular Garbage Collection: Branches can be set out for regular garbage collection if they are bundled, no longer than 1.2 metres (4 ft) and no heavier than 20 kg (44 lbs.). The trees will be mulched and used for composting.

Edmonton Waste Management Centre: Trees and brush can also be taken to the Edmonton Waste Management Centre at no charge. The EWMC is located at 13111 Meridian (1st) Street NE. Open 7:30am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 5pm, Saturday, Sunday and statutory holidays.

Eco Stations: Larger trees can be taken to an Eco Station. Charges apply and depend on the volume. Eco Stations are open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6:30pm and are located at:
South: 5150-99 Street (entrance on 99 Street only)
North: 11440-143 Street.

The membership year runs from September 1 to August 31. Next year's memberships are available if you need it for fall sports registration. Call the office.

Our membership campaign will kick off in August and run until the end of September. We would like to get as many blocks canvassed as possible. If you are willing to canvass a block or two, let us know. Email: info@albertaave.org

There will be a membership BBQ on Sunday, September 6 from 4pm to 7pm at the community centre. We will be selling memberships and members eat for free!

Soccer and baseball skills and games

Tuesdays from 6:30pm - 7:30 pm from July 7 - August 25

This is a family activity.  Children of all ages are welcome.  Parents required to stay with their children and are encouraged to participate.  Meet in the soccer field behind the community centre.