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

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

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

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)

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

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.

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