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NEWS FOR JULY 2009
ENJOY LIVE MUSIC AT SOBEYS
URBAN FRESH
Drop in to Sobeys and enjoy
great live entertainment while you shop or stop into the bistro for nightly food and drink specials. 5-9 pm Fridays
and 3-6:30 pm Saturdays at the Jasper Avenue & 104 Street store.
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FREE COMMUNITY SWIM ON SUNDAY:
This is open to all DECL members
FREE OF CHARGE. The community
swim time at the downtown YMCA is 4:45 to 6:45 pm every Sunday. You do not need a YMCA membership to take part
but must have your DECL membership card with you for entry.
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DECL MEMBERSHIPS AND OFFICE
We are now selling 2009-2010
members but 2008-2009 Memberships are still available.
Either provides a free month at the Downtown YMCA; the 2008-2009 include free swims over the summer to August 31,
2009. The 2009-2010 include free Sunday swims from September 01, 2009 to August 31, 2010. Your $5 membership also
entitles you to 20% off annual passes at the downtown Grant MacEwan Health Centre and any city facility through
the City/EFCL Health & Wellness program.
We do not have staff in the office over the summer. Community League Memberships will be available at the 104 Street
Farmers' Market on Saturdays.
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THE CORE CREW IS BACK
The Core Crew will conduct
"Discover Downtown" FREE Guided Walking Tours focusing on the Arts District, historical buildings, and
the River Valley Vista. Tours are hosted every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Additional
tours can be scheduled to accommodate groups of six or more. www.edmontondowntown.com
NEWS FOR JUNE 2009
 THE COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND THE AL FRESCO 104th STREET WERE
A GREAT SUCCESS. The breakfast
started at 9 pm and the line-up didn't stop until nearly noon. Our DECL volunteers cheerfully provided pancakes,
sausages, granola bars, coffee and juice to an estimated 2000 people. The block party continued to midnight with
street vendors, great eats and activities. There was a terrific turn-out for the 10 pm movie.
Thanks to Sobeys Urban Fresh, Affordable Storage for food and supplies and Woolsey Design for posters and promotion.
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WHAT'S UP IN EAST
Click
HERE to download the June issue.
What's Up is a monthly newletter to keep residents informed on the social and recreational services provided by
The City of EdmontonCommunity Services
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JUST FOOD EDMONTON
Just Food Edmonton is looking for a Community Coordinator
Anticipated Start Date:
September 1, 2009 (contingent
upon funding)
Terms of employment: Ten month contract, part time (approx. 2
days per week), variable and flexible schedule of work
Salary and benefits: $20 per hour, no benefits
Work locations: Various throughout Edmonton and area
For more information go to www.foodforalledmonton.org
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DOWNTOWN SUMMER EVENT
HAVE BEEN UPDATED. See
the listings HERE.
Kick off the Al Fresco block party with a FREE pancake breakfast at the market beside Sobeys Jasper Avenue store.
Saturday June 13 from 9 to 11 am.
Sponsored by DECL, Affordable
Storage Centre, Woolsey Design and Sobey's Urban Fresh.
 AL FRESCO 104th STREET: JUNE 13, 2009
The team at deVine's has
garnered approval from the City of Edmonton to close 104 Street between Jasper Ave. and 102 Ave the night of Saturday,
June 13 in order to stage an everyone-welcome block party culminating with a two-and-a-half storey outdoor movie
screen showing of "Big Night" with Stanley Tucci and Minnie Driver. The movie begins at 10 pm and is
free of charge to the public. Please bring your own chair. Events throughout the day will involve the majority
of the businesses on 104 Street, proceeds in support of the Alberta
Council of Women's Shelter.
Listen to win with 96.3 Capital FM for the Al Fresco Prize giveaway with Rob and Audie. Prizes donated by TZiN
Wine & Tapas, 29 Armstrong, and deVine Wines and Spirits.
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CRIME PREVENTION SYMPOSIUM
June 05, from 11-3 pm at
City Centre Mall, located on the lower concourse level next to the LRT pedway entrance. Open to all downtown residents.
Click
HERE for poster.
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Non-Statutory Public Hearing
on the LRT Network Plan
Thanks to those who attended
the LRT Network Plan information sessions last Wednesday. For those who were not able to attend:A copy of the presentation
and copies of the fact sheets that were distributed at the session are online HERE. If you need print copies of these materials, please e-mail LRTProjects@edmonton.ca.
Notice of Public Hearing
The Transportation and Public
Works Committee of City Council will be holding a Non-Statutory Public Hearing on the LRT Network Plan
June 2, 2009, 9:30 am
River Valley Room, City Hall, #1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
A copy of the report that will be considered by the Transportation and Public Works Committee is also available
HERE
If you wish to make a presentation at the public hearing, please register at www.edmonton.ca/meetings, or contact the City Clerk's office at (780)
496-8178 city.clerk@edmonton.ca
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DOWNTOWN TO NAIT LRT UPDATE
Click
HERE to download the Spring 2009 report.
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COMMUNITY GARDEN
The Urban Eden Community Garden is currently full but has received permission
to use additional space and may be able to accommodate more gardeners later in the growing season. We will post
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