Aldergrove InformationAldergrove Community League 8535 - 182 Street Edmonton, Alberta, T5T 1X1 Hours: Monday - Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Thursday - Sunday - CLOSED Office Phone: (780) 481-1588 Childcare Phone: (780) 481-9153 Fax: (780) 489-6283 Email: aldergro@telusplanet.net Like us on Facebook Find us on the CommuniBee app 
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Community League Meetings
Aldergrove's executive meeting will be held on: Second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. (except December, July and August) EVERYONE IS WELCOME Please call Connie at 780-481-1588 Memberships Information Memberships for a family (any size ) are $35.00 per year and are valid from September 1 to August 31. For more information please click here. Community Postings
Seniors Assisted Transportation Society
SATS provides safe and affordable volunteer transportation to low-income seniors. For more information please call: (780) 732-1221 or visit www.satsofedmonton.org 
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Current News & EventsUpcoming AGM
When: October 17 @ 7 pm. If you would like to contribute to making the Community better or interested in serving on the Board come and check us out. Light refreshments will be served. 
Items not accepted:
Mattresses All white appliances ( fridge, stove, washer, dryer and freezers) except microwaves Hazardous household waste Kaleido Family Arts Festival will run from September 15 - 17!
Volunteers Needed! The Kaleido Family Arts Festival will only be a success with the help of YOU, our incredible volunteers! If you have a passion for community building, art and want to be a part of something extraordinary, join us as a volunteer. There's a role for everyone! Interested? Check out our upcoming volunteer supper and information session on August 28. Follow this link to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kaleido-family-arts-festival-volunteer-info-session-and-supper-tickets-687013725547?aff=eand All the info sessions will be held at St. Faith's Anglican Church 11725 93 Street Northwest Edmonton, AB T5G 1E2. Doors at 5:30 PM, Dinner and Entertainment at 6:00 PM. NOTE: The $5 RSVP is a deposit which will be returned to you once you attend the dinner. Bring your friends! Receive an extra entry for a Door Prize for each friend you bring who signs up to volunteer! Can't make it to the parties? You can also sign up to volunteer online at https://www.kaleidofest.ca/volunteer See you soon! McLane Bertoia Community Engagement Coordinator Aldergrove Community League
Sharon Daubert Memorial SCHOLARSHIP Aldergrove Community League each year awards scholarships to two students who reside in the Aldergrove area and are pursuing a post secondary education. These students must be 21 years of age or younger. The scholarships are worth $ 500.00 each and are presented in the fall. A letter of application is to be submitted to the Executive at the Community League office by October 10, 2023 responding to the following criteria: a) Academic achievement b) Aldergrove Community involvement c) Good Character d) School activity involvement The applicant’s name, address and phone number should be included in the letter of application. The Applicants OFFICIAL transcript and copy of a letter of acceptance to a post secondary institution (University, College or Technical) should be forwarded to the Community League Office by October 10, 2023. The applicant must have parents who reside in Aldergrove and are members of the Aldergrove Community League in good standing for 2 years. Marigold Infrastructure Partners, the prime contractor for the Valley Line West LRT has provided a timing update and link to the notice below that outlines impacted driving routes in the area.
The following notice outlines impacted driving routes in the area: Closure of 182 Street (South) and Lane Reduction on 87 Avenue Between Decoteau Trail and 182 Street Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to: Lynley Kotyk Senior Communications Advisor 11004 174 St Edmonton AB T5S 2P3 Ph: 587-756-1649 lynley.kotyk@marigoldinfra.ca www.marigoldinfra.ca 
The Callingwood Farmers’ Market is celebrating 39 years of supporting local vendors and cultivating community in the Edmonton area. The 2023 season opens on Sunday, May 7, featuring over 125 vendors offering homemade, locally grown and handcrafted products. The first 100 people to visit the Callingwood tent will receive a free reusable bag, market bucks and goodies from one of our vendors.
As one of Edmonton’s original and most extensive outdoor Sunday markets, the Callingwood Farmers’ Market is a vibrant hub where people come face-to-face with the farmers, bakers, chefs, and artisans who personally produce their goods. It’s an opportunity for people to know where their food comes from, hear the stories behind the products they purchase, and genuinely support local businesses from a grassroots level. The market is open every Sunday from 10AM-3PM from May7-October 8, 2023. The Wednesday mini market will begin June 21 and run every week from 12PM-4PM until September 27, 2023. Located in the covered courtyard (entrances near Safeway and Dairy Queen) and the East parking lot facing 177 Street, 6655-178 Street at The Marketplace at Callingwood Shopping Centre. Despite the rapid growth of other farmers’ markets in the Edmonton region, the Callingwood Farmers’ Market remains one of the best in the city, according to vendors and shoppers. We invite shoppers, rain, or shine, to experience the bustling market with live entertainment, kid-friendly activities, food trucks and vendors. CONTACT INFORMATION: Jocelyne Fraser Farmers’ Market Manager Callingwood Farmers’ Market Ph: (780) 982-2751 Email: callingwoodmarket@gmail.com www.callingwoodfarmersmarket.com Raelene Coffey Marketing Director The Marketplace at Callingwood Ph: (587) 920-7625 www.callingwoodmarketplace.com Facebook: Callingwood Farmers Market Twitter: @cwoodmarketyeg Instagram: CallingwoodMarketYeg We want to sing for you!
"A Cappella Fusion" Featuring Barbershop Harmony Society and Sweet Adeline Choruses and Quartets from across Alberta. You won't want to miss this barbershop showcase. Tickets on-line $21 ebhchorus.ca or at the door $25.
Are you interested in renting a garden bed? Thorncliff Community League is offering members of the Aldergrove Community League the opportunity to rent garden beds in their fenced in area. Thorncliff Community League has garden beds available in the Thorncliff Community Garden, located behind Thorncliff School at 8215 175 Street in a fenced and locked area. Garden beds are $25 for the 2023 garden season. The gardening season is quickly approaching, so please contact us or fill out an application AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Applications are available on our website: https://www.thorncliffcl.ca/community-garden
For more information, please contact us at info@thorncliffcl.ca, or call 825-440-7264. 
Signing up for notifications is easy! The 24 hour advance notice of a parking ban, through text and/or email, helps drivers avoid a $250 fine. It also helps crews clear roads safely and more efficiently. Subscribers are even notified of when a ban has ended. Visit edmonton.ca/SafeTravels to sign up for notifications.
The City of Edmonton has some difficult budget conversations happening over the next few weeks, and decisions made will inform City development and growth for the next 4 years. One scheduled topic is the city-wide availability of pool space and aquatics programming (swimming lessons, open swim times, competitive swimming/diving, and more). With multiple Recreation Centre projects in the planning phase or already under construction, the topic of pool space and aquatics programming capacity city-wide will be discussed.
We ask that you take a moment to complete this survey to provide feedback to City Administration on the current demand for aquatics programming, city-wide. With the capital budget proposing the elimination of some of the aquatics space at the Lewis Farms Recreation Centre, your voice can make a difference. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/yeg-aquatics #lewisfarms #lewisfarmsreccenter #lfrc #yegaquatics #yegbudget #yegcc Upcoming construction work that will impact the residents of Aldergrove:
Please see the attached PDF for complete information: 
The Mass Transit Network will change how Edmontonians move around the city, by bringing high speed bus transit to parts of the city where the LRT doesn’t go. Don’t worry, we aren’t changing the LRT lines. Instead we are adding special bus routes that work more like an LRT by running in dedicated lanes, using heated stations and getting priority over cars at intersections. These routes will connect the LRT lines to each other and serve new locations along the way.
The City is looking for feedback on Non-LRT Mass Transit approaches and technologies for the future (10-15 years). Your league and members of your community can get involved from October 3 - 28, 2022 through our online survey at: engaged.edmonton.ca/MassTransit. We also are having four online workshops. Each workshop will dive into the details of a particular corridor. Please select the corridor (or date) you would like to join and a calendar invite will be sent to you with the Zoom link: For more information, please visit our website at: edmonton.ca/masstransit
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If so, check out the Newcomers section for some helpful information provided by the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers. Side By Side Campaign
The City's newest Vision Zero educational campaign, Side By Side campaign celebrates all the ways Edmontonians move around our streets and seeks to positively influence attitudes and behaviours around travelling safely together. Over the coming weeks and months, the City will introduce educational resources that highlight ways to keep each other safe on the street. First up, the focus will be to increase understanding and awareness of the Safe Passing Distance Bylaw that came into effect last September. When we support active transportation like biking and walking, we reduce vehicles and traffic congestion on our streets and support physical activity. This makes Edmonton better for everyone. Currently, some Edmontonians don’t feel safe when biking, walking, and rolling around Edmonton. We want to help Edmontonians travel safely together. Edmonton’s Safe Passing Distance Bylaw provides clear guidance for how much room people driving need to leave to safely pass people biking on the street. Passing at a safe distance helps make sure everyone gets to their destination incident-free. Four things to keep in mind when passing people cycling and scooting on the street:
Get involved and learn more using the following resources:
Vision Zero URL: edmonton.ca/VisionZeroHashtag: #YEGstreets Community Gardens
We are looking for youths aged 17 to 19 years of age who are interested in learning about and growing food in a community garden. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Connie at the hall at 780-481-1588. Volunteer opportunities for "Aldergrove Community League" are now open.
Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet: volunteersignup.org/4ARAC To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do. Thank you for volunteering! 
AHS Emergency Medical Services has provided the following information on heat related illnesses and backyard play safety.
As hospitals resume procedures that were put on hold for COVID-19, we are adding more blood donation appointments to meet patient needs and we need to fill every available appointment."
#DonorsAreEssential #CanadasLifeline Book now at: https://www.blood.ca/en OR: Scan QR code below for ease of booking: 
Kids On Track is a Christian non-profit located in West Edmonton. We are a community building organization that provides hope, direction, and ongoing support for children, youth, and their parents. Educational, social, and recreational elements are combined to deliver well-rounded programs. We cultivate relationships with participants encouraging character and leadership development, social skills, and a healthy lifestyle. We strive to support families that have limited opportunities due to various challenges.
ACTIVE FAMILIES:
Traditionally, Kids On Track has been able to offer day-camps for children all summer long. This summer we have sadly had to suspend the day camp program but we began looking at what we CAN do. So, our Active Families program is EXPANDING! This is a chance for parents to get active and get creative WITH their children, fostering a stronger family relationship through shared experiences. We will be offering four activity slots per week M-Th as well as two Saturdays a month. There's something for everyone! Activities like container gardening, nature games, bike days, craft days, and creative outside games will all be a part of the summer. We will provide all equipment and supplies. We will align with all the guidelines provided from the province of Alberta including social distancing. 
SHIFT YOUTH:
We know that these last few months have been rough on teenagers. Their mental health has taken a hit as well as their activity levels. We are excited to announce that the Shift Youth program will be offering outdoor recreation activities four days a week M-Th, with a morning time slot and an afternoon time slot. Activities like bubble soccer, giant games, and high ropes are just a couple of the amazing activities our team has planned. The team is working hard to ensure that all activities will align with the guidelines provided from the province of Alberta including social distancing. YMCA has recently launched “YMCA at Home”.
YMCA at Home is FREE for everyone and is a virtual YMCA connecting people to at-home workouts, children’s programs and physical activity, and personal wellness resources. You can learn more on our YMCA at Home website: www.ymcahome.ca and on our social media pages: www.facebook.com/ymcahome and www.instagram.com/ymcahome 
8 week fitness program for seniors
Produced by the Westend Seniors Activity Center. There are videos for each of the exercises with clear instructions on how to do each exercise. PLUS, there will be a PDF for those seniors that are not online, don't have facebook, etc. https://www.weseniors.ca/resources/8-week-fitness-program-for-seniors/ Announcements
1. There have been some emails and letters going around the neighborhood about an app called NEXTDOOR.ca. This app is not connected to the Community League at all. 
Stormwater Facilities have become popular recreation hotspots in Edmonton and this is not good practice. These facilities have a job to do; they are an important part of the stormwater drainage infrastructure in the city and help prevent flooding during severe weather events and by collecting run off from city streets. Water moves through these facilities throughout the year creating instability and when combined with the substances that are washed into the facility from the streets they become dangerous. Recreation on these facilities is prohibited, although it is not widely recognized. Families should find safe winter recreation alternatives. EPCOR has compiled a list of safe skating sites in Edmonton, which can be searched on our website at epcor.com/safe-rinks.
Grove City Chorus - A Capella
Thursday's from 7 to 9:30 p.m. All male acapella group practices at the community league. They are looking for new singers! Check out their webpage for more information: https://ebhchorus.ca/join-us/ OUT OF SCHOOL CARE DONATIONS
We are a not for profit run Out of School Care facility. We would appreciate donations of empty pop bottles, toys, books & games in good condition (and all game pieces included), as well as paper & craft supplies. We also collect pop tabs in partnership with Ronald McDonald House. Cash donation also accepted. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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