Glenwood Questionnaire

A short survey for neighborhood residents was distributed at Party in the Park this past September.  If you didn’t have a chance to complete it then, we ask that you please take a minute to do so online.  Your feedback is valuable in guiding future decision making and the methods we utilize to provide notifications to the community.

Cast a vote for Glenwood…

In Avenue Edmonton’s Best Neighborhoods survey!

What’s the difference between a great neighbourhood and the bestneighbourhood?

What factors make that truly winning combination — amenities, price, curb appeal, low crime rate and intangibles such as friendliness of the neighbours?

Answer Avenue Edmonton’s first ever Best Neighbourhoods Survey (conducted in association with Banister Research & Consulting Inc.) and let us know what you think makes a neighbourhood great and how your own community stacks up.

Those who complete the survey can enter for a chance to win great prizes, including a Matrix Hotel package (value $190), which includes a night’s stay for two in a deluxe guestroom, deluxe continental breakfast and more.

South Jasper Place Minor Baseball Association

Stony Plain Road Streetscape Improvements

Stony Plain Road Streetscape (149 Street to 158 Street) – Open House

 

January 30, 2012

Residents and business owners are invited to an open house regarding Stony Plain Road streetscape improvements.

Date: Tuesday January 31, 2012
Time: 5-9pm
Location: Westlawn Chapel, 16310 Stony Plain Road

Read More

Edmonton Police Service – January Newsletter

“Police continue to seek suspect in a series of fraud scams” and other news from the Edmonton Police Service West Division, click here for the January Newsletter, and to subscribe to the EPS mailing list.

Edmonton Food Bank Donations

Donations needed for Edmonton’s Food Bank

 Each month year-round, more than 15,000 people are assisted by hamper programs, which are supported by Edmonton’s Food Bank.  The organization also provides food to soup kitchens, shelters, snacks to school children and other programs assisting those less fortunate throughout our community.  Edmonton’s Food Bank also provides programming that includes direct client services such as referrals to other agencies to ensure people are supported as much as possible.

During the holiday and festive season, we supply the following:

• turkeys and other food to community groups who serve meals to the disadvantaged; and
• festive hampers to people in need.

Our services are provided year-round.  Our holiday campaign runs from November 21, 2011 to January 6, 2012 and our campaign goals for this year are 225,000 kilograms of food and $1,000,000.

At this point, Edmonton’s Food Bank has collected 60% of its food goal 50% of its fundraising goal.  The public can support the Food Bank in the following ways:

 

• Participating in events such as Candy Cane Lane, CBC Turkey Drive, the Citadel Theatre’s Christmas Carol and more;
• Online contributions can be made by visiting www.edmontonsfoodbank.com and linking to the Canada Helps button at the top right corner;
• All major grocery stores will accept food donations; and
• Donors may drop off directly to Edmonton’s Food Bank at 11508 – 120 Street or by calling 780.425.2133.

Learn to Skate at the Glenwood Hall

Learn to Skate

Glenwood Community Hall

16430 – 97 Avenue

5 Sessions

January 14, 21, 28, and February 4, 11

Preschool Learn to Skate

This program is geared towards children 4 to 6 years old who have never skated before.  Participants will learn some basic skating skills.

$35/participant

1:00 – 1:30pm

Course Code: 447183

Children Learn to Skate

This program is geared towards children that have limited skating experience. Practice your basic skating skills and gain confidence on the ice in a safe and fun environment.

$45/participant

7-12 years 1:45 – 2:30pm

Course Code: 447184

CSA approved skating helmets are mandatory.
Lessons take place outside, please dress appropriately. Classes may be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions and will not be rescheduled.

To Register:

By Phone: 311

Online: eReg.edmonton.ca

In Person at any
City of Edmonton Leisure

Glenwood in the News

Sharing, community the appeal of Edmonton’s first co-housing project

Seven families have signed on to $3.5M, 10-unit complex in west-end Glenwood community

By Sheila Pratt, edmontonjournal.com – Read the article at EdmontonJournal.com

City of Edmonton – Budget 2012

City Council is currently undertaking budget deliberations, leading up to the completion of a 2012 operating budget, and new 3-year capital (infrastructure) budget.

City administration presentation – November public hearing

Proposed 2012 operating budget

Proposed 2012-2014 capital budget

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The Glenwood CL spoke to council at the November hearing in support of the following currently unfunded operating budget service packages:

City-wide Redevelopment Planning (page 68)

Community League Infrastructure Grant (page 76)

Community League Operating Grant (page 77)

Community League Growth Initiative (page 83)

The SPURR – October Issue

The October issue of our official Community League Newspaper, The SPURR, is now available online.  Just click the banner below.

The SPURR – September Issue

Click the header below to checkout community news, updates, and more in the September issue of our local community/business newspaper! – The Stony Plain Road Urban Revitalization Report

Party in the Park! – September 10th

Neighborhood Watch

Good Morning,

We’re in the process of setting up a list of Neighbourhood Watch members who are willing to volunteer their time to help out at community fairs and other events we’re invited to. If you’re interested in adding your name to this list, please contact the office. We’ll get in touch with you when there is an event in your area.

We’d like to thank everyone who has joined our new Edmonton Neighbourhood Watch website. We encourage everyone to create a group for your community or join an existing one. We also encourage you to spread the word about the site and your group with everyone in your address book, so we can all get more involved in making our neighbourhoods safe.

http://enwatch.ca

We’re so proud of our new site that we’ve decided to start a contest to encourage members to join. Everyone who has joined our new website by the end of June will be entered into a draw to win a $50 Safeway gift card. We’ll randomly draw a name and will post the winner on our site. Let’s help grow our organization and help each other in crime prevention.

Denise Thursby | Program Director Edmonton Neighbourhood Watch Program | 9620 103A Avenue NW Edmonton, AB | T5H 0H7 | Phone: (780) 421-3428

Edmonton Police Service West Division Safety Fair

Come to West Division’s Safety Fair

EPS West Division is holding a Safety Fair this Saturday, June 25. We encourage all residents to attend.

 

The event will take place at Belmead Community League, located at 9109 – 182 St, from noon to 4:00 p.m.

 

This is an opportunity for citizens to learn about numerous agencies that work with the Edmonton Police Service to help keep our communities safe.

 

Among the exhibitors will be members of EPS Forensic Identification Section, Traffic Section, Bomb Unit, Flight Operations, and several others.

 

Outside agencies include AMA, Safer Communities and Neighborhoods (SCAN), Child Find Alberta, EFD Pump and Sparky, City of Edmonton Community Services, Kids Kottage and more.

 

There will also be a roll over simulator for viewing and a child seat inspection clinic.

 

Representatives will be on hand to answer questions or just talk a little bit about what they do.

 

The event will go ahead rain or shine so come prepared.  We hope to see you there!

View event poster.

 

 

 

 

 

The SPURR June Issue

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Edmonton Food Bank – Kraft Hunger Challenge

Hunger is a growing problem across Canada and even in Edmonton. On Hunger Awareness Day (May 31st), please take action to reduce hunger in our community by making a monetary donation to Edmonton’s Food Bank through the Kraft Hunger Challenge. From May 31 to June 10, Kraft Canada will match donations made to community food banks across Canada dollar-for-dollar up to $200,000. To donate, contact Edmonton’s Food Bank or visit www.edmontonsfoodbank.com.

Transit Oriented Development Guidelines

TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES OPEN HOUSE
May 17th, 2011 – West End Christian Reformed Church
10015 149 Street, 6:30-9pm

Why is this important to you? The city’s plan is to increase the density of housing within
communities along the LRT line (along 156 Street in Glenwood). The proposed TOD
Guidelines have been drafted to guide commercial and multi-unit housing (duplex, row-
housing, and apartment housing) developments within 400m-800m of proposed LRT
station locations.

On May 17th, the City of Edmonton will be holding an open house and information

session for westend residents. A short presentation will be given at 7pm and members of
the project team will be available to answer questions

For more information on the guidelines, or to view the latest draft visit http://edmonton.ca/TOD

Coming Attractions

KEEP YOUR MIND SHARP – LEARN HOW TO PLAY “GO”
Wednesdays at 6pm in May – Glenwood Hall
Wednesday evenings starting at 6pm, come to the hall to learn how to play “Go”.
This game is played by players from the age of 6 to seniors – so it’s a great
game to learn with friends or family. There will be some instruction followed by
games, it is played between two people. Drop in and see what it’s all about, and
decide if you would like to attend our weekly “GO” night on Wednesdays at the
hall. Make friends. Have fun. Learn.

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WALL CLIMBING FOR YOUTH AGES 12-15
May 28th, 2-4pm
Glenwood Community is offering an opportunity for youth to participate in
the City of Edmonton’s Community Cruiser with a trip to the west end wall
climbing center. Transportation to and from the event is provided starting at the
Glenwood Community Hall. Participant cost is only $5 but spaces are limited to
20 so book early! Code: Register by phone at 311.

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SPRING BIKING CLASSES FOR KIDS AGES 4-12 years old
Helmets and Bike Bells are Mandatory
Both classes run at the Glenwood Community Hall 16430-97 Ave.

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Ride to Survive – Saturday, May 28th 1:30pm to 3:30pm, Ages 6-12 years
Stay safe while having fun! Learn basic bicycle skills and rules of the road. (No
training wheels please.) Cost: $10
Code: 416160 Register by phone at 311.

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4 Wheel Drive – Saturday, June 4th 1:30 to 3:30pm, Ages 4-6 years
Stay safe while having fun! Learn basic bicycle skills and rules of the road.
Cost : $10
Code: 416167 Register by phone at 311.

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INTERESTED IN A WINTER JOB IN 2011?
We will be looking for a rink attendant interested in putting in the rink and taking
care of it as well as doing snow removal at the hall for NEXT winter (this is a paid
position). If you think you might be interested, contact Michele at 780 439-3169
to leave your information so that we can contact you next fall…

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TUESDAY NIGHT EUCHRE
Euchre is a ‘trick-taking’ card game played in groups of 4 with partners.
Beginners are welcome because the more players, the better! Join us for Euchre
EVERY Tuesday night at the Glenwood Community Hall. Registration is at
6:30pm, games begin at 7pm.

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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY LEAGUE SWIM

Many community leagues are moving away from hosting community swim times
but Glenwood still has ours! Pack your swimsuit and head over to the Jasper
Place Pool from 4-6 on Sunday evenings for a free swim. Make sure you bring
your membership card! Contact Michele if you still need yours (780 439-3169)

Introduction to Permaculture Workshop – April 2 2011

Introduction to Permaculture Workshop hosted by Roots and Wings Permaculture.

Who: Anyone who wants to learn about living sustainably, saving money, and likes eating nutrient-rich foods
What: Come to the Introduction to Permaculture Workshop
When: Saturday April 2 2011 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Where: Britannia Youngstown Community Hall (15927 105 Ave)
Why: The Jasper Place Revitalization is about strengthening the vibrancy of the four communities within the revitalization. By using permaculture to improving the health and wellbeing of people who live in and around these communities, we can help strenthen the community as a whole.
How: Contact Jordan @ raw.permaculture@gmail.com or 780.999.6535 for information or Contact Wendy @ adminspr@telus.net to register.
Cost: $35.00 earlybird registration before March 20, $60.00 regular registration afterwards – Subsidized rates are available.

BONUS! All Participants will be treated to a locally produced lunch that highlights some of the wonderful foods that are grown locally, and are invited to stay for a potluck and movie with the Edmonton permaculture community following the workshop.

Glenwood CL Annual General Meeting

Win GAS or MEAT at the AGM Sunday, April 17th, 2pm

16430 97 Ave at the Glenwood Hall

Please join us for coffee or tea – you could win a $50 gift card for Sandylane Meat Shop (in Glenwood) or a $50 gas card from Petro Canada!

We require a certain number of community residents to have enough people to vote our executive in.  Please consider attending even if you cannot volunteer for any executive positions.  You must be in attendance to win the gift cards.

Please come out and join us at the meeting.  It is open to everyone living in Glenwood in apartments, condos and houses whether you rent or own your home.

This year we have also have an interesting event happening in conjunction with our AGM!

Have you heard of the Sensational Game “GO”?
Following the AGM there will be a presentation on the game of GO by some experienced GO players. You will be fascinated to discover why GO is the most popular board game of skill in the world. It is not only fun for all ages but teaches many mental skills such as patience and perseverance. It can be peaceful but in reality it is a struggle between 2 players to control territory on a 19 by 19 grid between black stones and white stones.

We invite you to come and see and even try a small board game.  Weekly sessions will follow on Wednesdays starting on April 20th with instruction and games.  Adults and children ages 6 and up are welcome to attend, and residents of neighbouring communities are also welcome. Make friends. Have fun. Learn.