This post contains general information for Woodvale residents.
Alberta Bike Swap
From: BikeSwap Marketing <marketing@albertabikeswap.ca>
Sent: Friday, April 12, 2024 3:51 PM
Subject: Edmonton Bike Swap 2024
Would you mind sharing our non-profit bike swap event please?
We’re Alberta Bike Swap and we provide a safe place to buy, sell, and donate bicycles. If you have a bike to sell or want to buy a bike we’ll tech check that bike and run the serial number to verify bike ownership because no one wants a stolen bike.
We work with dozens of groups to rebuild donated bikes too. If you have an unused or have outgrown a bike we have a partner that would recondition that bike for re-use. Please consider contacting us if you are putting on a community clean-up, we’ll make sure that bikes are re-cycled to someone that can use them (pun intended).
Municipalities spend millions on cycling infrastructure, but nothing on cycling education. CAN-BIKE is the only recognized cycling education program in Canada. Chris, the taller half of the bike swaps, is the only person in Alberta to have CAN-BIKE Master Instructor status and his courses are informative and educational. Want to learn how to safely and proficiently? . Alberta Bike Swap CAN-BIKE
If you’re on Facebook here is the 2024 Calgary and the Edmonton events. We have Facebook pages for Alberta Bike Swap and Calgary Bike Swap.
We added children's bikes to our events now because it helps families.
I’ve attached a poster for Edmonton and CAN-BIKE. We can’t put our events on without wonderful people like you and we thank you for reading this, hopefully putting up our poster, and maybe following us on social media Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Need more info? https://albertabikeswap.ca/
Make it a good day,
Chris & Laura
Alberta Bike Swap, Ltd.
Shuffleboard - Ottewell Curling Club
My name is Dan Leclair. I am with the Greater Edmonton Shuffleboard Association. We are a non-profit association and we run a shuffleboard league during the summer at the Ottewell Curling Club (see link below). It is a fun activity and only costs $100 to play all summer or there is a drop in fee of $7
Affordable tennis programs for kids near your league
Hello! My name is Tamara Salajic and I am the Marketing Coordinator for the Edmonton Junior Tennis Society. We touched base earlier about an ad we ran with your league in February. Again, thank you so much for doing that, we really appreciated it! Just for a recap: If you are unfamiliar with the organization, EJTS is a tennis non-profit in Edmonton and the surrounding area which offers affordable tennis lessons for kids ages 4-17 and adults! I was wondering if it would be possible to run an ad with your community league again. We are now advertising our affordable spring classes and there is a location near your league. The write-up could be: "Spring Registration for tennis programs at the Edmonton Junior Tennis Society are still open (EJTS)! EJTS is a tennis non-profit which offers affordable tennis programming, and expert coaching to kids ages 4-17 and adults (18+)! Junior and Adult programming has room for more participants. Adult programs run Thursday-Saturday evenings at the Saville and Kinsmen Sports Centres, and junior programs run Tuesday/Wednesday/Saturday/Sunday afternoons and evenings at various locations. The Meadows Rec Centre near you has spots available for kids ages U5-10+! Please feel free to message us should you have any questions. For more information, or to register, please visit www.edmontonjuniortennis.com." I have a poster as well with more information that could be posted alongside the caption. Let me know if you are interested in running another ad with us! If there is more to be talked about, feel free to shoot me an email back and we can discuss further. If you are looking for a different type of media (example: instagram post), I can create that as well for you. Thank you and have a great day!
Tamara Salajic (she/her)
Marketing Coordinator
Edmonton Junior Tennis Society
Phone: 780-729-1365 E-mail: salajic@ualberta.ca
Highland Dance Bottle Drive on April 6, 2024
From: CarrieAnn t <cariann_@hotmail.com> Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2024 5:54 PM To: Cindy Wiebe <cindy@woodvalefacility.ca> Subject: Bottle drive
Hello Cindy. My name is CarrieAnn, and I’m writing on behalf of McKinnon School of Highland Dance. The dance studio is in the Woodvale community. Some of the dancers are attending the ScotDance Canadian Championship Series in Kamloops this summer from July7 to 11, and are hoping to raise some funds for the trip
The dancers are hosting a bottle drive on April 6, from 10:30-12:30 at the Studio, 323 Woodvale Road.
Would it be appropriate and ok for us to ask if you are able to post the poster below on the Woodvale community league social media pages, to help promote this event that is in the community?
I personally do not have any social media outlets, so I do not know the ins and outs about them. If you require someone to ‘post’ something through social media, I can ask another parent to connect with you.
Thank you again in advance for your consideration.
CarrieAnn Dykes
780-819-1408
Support Needed for the Walk for Alzheimer's
From: Bryce Doherty <bdoherty@alzheimer.ab.ca>
Sent: Monday, March 11, 2024 9:28 AM
Subject: Support Needed for the Walk for Alzheimer's – Let’s Make a Difference Together
Hello,
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Bryce Doherty, and I am reaching out on behalf of the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories. We are preparing for our annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's, set to take place on May 26 at Laurier Park. This event is a cornerstone of our efforts to support individuals and families navigating life with alzheimer’s and dementia. Currently 1 in 3 Albertans are affected by an alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis, with projections over the next 20 years forecasting a 300% increase in the number of people living with dementia. These numbers are not just statistics; they represent our family members, friends, and neighbors whose lives are altered by this diagnosis.
As a not-for-profit organization, we provide free services to those impacted by alzheimer's and dementia. The funds raised from the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's go directly into our programs and services, ensuring that we can continue to offer the support and resources needed by so many.
We kindly ask for your help in promoting the Walk. If your community hall has an event board or if you could share our event poster with your community, it would greatly amplify our efforts. Your support would not only help us raise awareness but also bolster community involvement in an event that promises hope and support for countless individuals and families.
Attached, you will find our event poster and further information. We would be deeply grateful for any assistance you can provide in sharing this within your community. Your support plays a vital role in our mission, and together, we can make a significant impact.
Please feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any questions or need further information. We appreciate your partnership in making the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's a success.
Warmest regards,
Bryce Doherty Events Coordinator
Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories
Suite 306, 10430-61 Avenue Edmonton, AB T6H 2J3Toll-free: 1-866-950-5465
With gratitude and respect, we acknowledge that the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and NWT operates on traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples around the province and the NT. Our main office is located on the traditional territories of the Cree Blackfoot, Nakota Sioux, Dene, Métis and Ojibway/Saulteaux/Anishinaabe, with regional resource centres located on traditional territories in all regions of Alberta and NT.
Edmonton Walk Poster.pdf1108K Download
Walk for Alzheimer's Sponsor Package 2024.pdf3194K Download
Young Writers Camps
From: Gail Sobat <youthwritecanada@gmail.com>Sent: Monday, February 12, 2024 4:18 PM To: tania@youthwrite.com Subject: Spread the Word About Spring Break Young Writers' Camps
Hello Community Builders!
First off, we hope you are well!
Ready to spring into creativity? YouthWrite's Spring Break Young Writers' Camps are coming up soon and we're hoping you'll help us by getting the word out!
YouthWrite Spring Break Young Writers' Camps
· March 25-26: a 2-day daycamp for Grades 4-6 with instructors Spyder Yardley-Jones (visual storytelling) & Mason Repka (live action role playing).
· March 27-28: a 2-day daycamp for Grades 6-9 with instructors Spyder Yardley-Jones (visual storytelling) & Natasha Deen (fiction writing).
· March 25-28: online morning camps for Grades 4+ with instructor Marty Chan & special guest Kevin Sylvester. Four different topics in fiction writing to choose from!
Register here:
The in-person daycamps run 8:30am -3:30pm - with the option for after-program supervision until 5:30pm - at Highlands United Church (11305 64 St NW) in Edmonton. The online morning camps will take place 9:00am-11:00am (MDT) and we hope participants from across the province will join.
Our YouthWrite instructors are amazing, and they are eager to share their talents and knowledge with all of you.
Wishing you and your loved ones all the best,
Gail, Tania, and Mason
... the YouthWrite team
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Gail Sidonie Sobat [she/her pronouns]ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Amiskwacîwâskahikan), Treaty 6/Métis Territory
YouthWrite® Coordinator
info@youthwrite.comwww.youthwrite.com780-996-4962YouthWrite®, a camp for kids who love to write…just about anything!©
Edmonton Junior Tennis Community
My name is Tamara Salajic and I am the Marketing Coordinator for the Edmonton Junior Tennis Society. If you are unfamiliar with the organization, EJTS is a tennis non-profit in Edmonton and the surrounding area which offers affordable tennis lessons for kids ages 4-17 and adults! I was wondering if it would be possible to run an ad with your community league. It would be something along the lines of: "Winter Registration for tennis programs at the Edmonton Junior Tennis Society is still open (EJTS)! EJTS is a tennis non-profit which offers affordable tennis programming, and expert coaching to kids ages 4-17 and adults (18+)! Junior and Adult programming has room for more participants. Adult programs run Thursday-Saturday evenings at the Saville and Kinsmen Sports Centres, and junior programs run Tuesday/Wednesday/Saturday/Sunday afternoons and evenings at various locations. Please feel free to message us should you have any questions. For more information, or to register, please visit www.edmontonjuniortennis.com." I have a post as well that could be posted if that is something you are interested in including! I can also type out the junior locations and send that back to you as well, they are listed in the post as well. Let me know if running an ad is something you are interested in and how we can proceed! If there is more to be talked about, feel free to shoot me an email back and we can discuss further. Thank you and have a good night! -- Tamara Salajic (she/her) Marketing Coordinator Edmonton Junior Tennis Society Phone: 780-729-1365 E-mail: salajic@ualberta.ca
Rockers Youth Rugby Development Camp
Join the Rockers all-female rugby camp designed exclusively for girls aged 13-18, where they'll learn from experienced female coaches who inspire teamwork, leadership, and confidence on and off the field. It's a place where girls tackle challenges and friendship together, forging a path to greatness in the world of rugby. Strength, skills, and sisterhood: Empowering Girls Through Rugby.
Contact Laura: Lauraclagrange@hotmail.com for any questions
Click here https://forms.gle/uA7Xx3SPKjWwukHS7 to register
Click here to view the poster for this event.
Parking Ban Notifications
This year, the City of Edmonton has launched a new parking ban notification tool.
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.
