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THE OFFICIAL NORTH HAVEN COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 1,600 HOUSEHOLDSMARCH 2020

EASTER EGG HUNT & SPRING CARNIVALAPRIL 11

COMMUNITY CLEANUPAPRIL 18

SPRING PRE-TEEN DANCE APRIL 18 Photo by Gil NgaiPhoto by Gil Ngai

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The Brenda Strafford Foundation was proudly awarded ‘Accreditation with

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Continuing Care Association) in 2018.

EASTER EGG HUNT & SPRING CARNIVAL

EASTER EGG HUNT & SPRING CARNIVALApril 11, 9:30 to 11:30 amSnacks, games, face painting, and more

CONTENTS

4 132 NORTH HAVEN SCOUTS

5 PRESIDENT’S REPORT

6 EVENTS CALENDAR

7 NEWS FROM THE FRIENDS OF NOSE HILL

8 ENTERTAINMENT REPORT

7 8Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission reflect those of the author and should not be considered to reflect those of Great News Media and the North Haven Community and/or Residents’ Association. The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be so.

Great News Media and the North Haven Community and/or Residents’ Association do not endorse any person or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication of any advertisements should not be considered an endorsement of any goods or services.

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NORTH HAVEN SCOUTSOur next bottle drive is April 18, 2020. Watch for our flyers in your mailbox. If for some reason you won’t be home, you can leave your bags out-side with the flyer attached. Many thanks once again for the continued support of the residents and North Haven Community Association.

Our Scout Group continues to grow. So many adventures. So little time.

Yours in Scouting, Bev Bridger Group Commissioner

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

LION OR LAMB?Writing this in February, I wonder if the groundhog pre-diction is coming true--are we in for an early spring? Is March coming in like a lion or a lamb?

MAKING A DIFFERENCEPondering the future can be an exercise for fun or part of planning to ensure that our future is as bright as we can make it. We can’t choose our weather, but we can choose to make a difference in our community. For example, we can recycle, reuse, and think twice about buying items that are single use. There is a lot of infor-mation available to help us make better and more in-formed choices to help the earth.

ANNUAL GARAGE SALETake part in our Annual Garage Sale, recycle some unused things in your home, and get the added bonus of meeting new people and feeling a part of this great community. Set aside items and watch for details on our hall sign, Facebook, and our website www.northhavenyyc.ca.

MEET YOUR NEIGHBOURS If you are looking for information to help you feel a sense of community and to become more connected to the city at large, come out to a North Haven Community Association meeting or an event at our community hall. Come meet your neighbours and the board, who ARE your neighbours!

YOUR IDEAS AND TALENTSPerhaps you have information or talents to share. At-tend a meeting and discuss your ideas for events or new groups that fill a need or desire in our neighbourhood for: socialization, learning, or fitness. We love to hear your ideas!

Hope to see you at our next meeting Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 pm.

Jean

SPRING PRE-TEEN DANCEApril 18, 6:30 to 8:30 pmTunes, photos, snacks

NORTH HAVEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION’S HALL ISAVAILABLE FOR RENTAL!

MAIN HALL Seating Capacity: 100

Friday, Saturday and Holidays

$400/day, includes use of kitchen

Monday – Thursday $50/hour, minimum 2 hr rental

Friday - Sunday $50/hour, minimum 2 hr rental

MEETING ROOM Seating Capacity: 30

Monday – Thursday 8am-5pm - $100/day

Friday, Saturday and Holidays

$150/day

Monday – Thursday 5pm-2am - $25/hourMin. 2 hour rental

Friday - Sunday $50/hourMin. 2 hour rental

Meeting Room rental includes use of projector and screen

Notes:• All rentals require a $300 damage deposit• Discount available for North Haven Resident Members

Call 403-284-2716 to view or book!

Photo by Roy ChiassonPhoto by Roy ChiassonPhoto by Roy Chiasson

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DirectorsPresident Jean Togstad 403-274-4177 president@northhavenyyc.caVice President Jody Breen 403-284-9775 vp@northhavenyyc.caSecretary Lucas Van Boeschoten 403-220-0288 secretary@northhavenyyc.caTreasurer Judy Huber 403-230-8195 treasurer@northhavenyyc.caBuilding & Maintenance Shea Friesen 403-999-8711 facilities@northhavenyyc.caHall Manager Marie Heffernan 403-284-2716 Civic Affairs Terry Arnett 403-547-0237 arnettt@telusplanet.netCommunication Technology Alex MacKinnon 403-807-7700 communications@northhavenyyc.caEntertainment Elise Konoff 403-233-0092 entertainment@northhavenyyc.caMemberships Mark Gervais 403-651-4063 memberships@northhavenyyc.caCommunity Katie Mikalson 403-863-2184 community@northhavenyyc.caEngagementNewsletter Jackie Bourgaize 403-988-3106 newsletter@northhavenyyc.ca Hall Rentals Sandra Whitty 403-289-7404 rentals@northhavenyyc.caDirector at Large Hans Huber 403-230-8195 hjhuber@telus.net

ContactsBlock Parent Association 403-269-6460Building Custodian VacantMcKnight Sports www.mcknight.caNose Hill Park Anne Burke 403-239-1285Scouts Bev Bridger 403-616-3402 babridger@shaw.ca Sparks, Brownies and Guides Sandra Whitty 403-289-7404 Snow Removal Program Bruce Kaufman snow@northhavenyyc.caCasino and Fundraising Hans Huber 403-230-8195 hjhuber@telus.netKids In The Haven Jody Breen 403-284-9775

NORTH HAVEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION5003 North Haven Drive NW

Hall (403) 282-1075 • Rentals (403) 284-2716 • hello@northhavenyyc.ca

Board of Directors

Monthly Board Meetings are held every second Thursday at 7:00 pm. NHCA Board Meetings are open to the public.

CALENDAR April 11 EASTER EGG HUNT 9:30 to 11:30 am at the hall

April 18 COMMUNITY CLEANUP & POTLUCK LUNCH 9:00 am meet at the hall

April 18 SPRING PRE-TEEN DANCE 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the hall

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AGING: CHOICES AND DECISIONS- FREE SEMINAR: AGING CHOICES/OPTIONS – for you or a loved one. Learn from guest speakers representing various agencies, including Alberta Health, the Kerby Centre and other private agencies e.g. Home Instead- Date: SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2020- Time: 9AM to 3PM - Location: Good Shepherd Community Church, 6311 Norfolk Drive NW, Calgary- Lunch will be provided: (freewill offering will be taken)- Musical Entertainment: (during coffee/tea breaks)

Registration Form: (required to arrange lunch) Name: ____________________________ Address: ______________________________Phone: _____________________ E-mail: __________________________________Food Allergies or gluten-free choices: ___________________________________

For more details , go to www.goodshepherdmoravian.orgDrop off form or mail to: Good Shepherd Moravian Church, 6311 Norfolk Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2K 5J8

News from the Friends of Nose Hill

by Anne Burke

Calgary Captured has placed and managed almost 70 remote wildlife cameras in Calgary parks, including Nose Hill. With the help of citizen scientists, partners, and funders, the team has classified 210,378 images to date (which amounts to 1.5 million independent classifications). You can check out their website at: www.zooniverse.org/ projects/calgary-captured/calgary-captured/.

The City twitter handle is @cityofcalgary and some im-ages are trending on: #calgarycaptured.

The Parks and Pathways Bylaw allows for closure of park areas to address safety concerns, manage wildlife, conduct maintenance and repairs, or allow for reha-

bilitation of natural areas. With limited resources, public awareness will be required to encourage compliance. The City reserves the right to close areas, restrict use, or limit activities. With a common-sense approach, users should still respect the environment and open space. The intent is to enforce the Bylaw in a manner that em-phasizes education, but fines have increased for all of-fences.

The Alberta Native Plant Council (ANPC) Society of-fers Guidelines for Rare Plant Surveys and how to grow native plants. The “Keys to Alberta Species” lists 4 new families. Photos of many species are required. There is a Call Out for Presenters. A list of invasive species includes those regulated by the Alberta Weed Control Act. Plant Study Groups are across the province to nurture interest in— and expand the knowledge of— native plants and local ecology. In spring/summer, meet outdoors (in the field), indoors in fall/winter. The Southern Alberta Study Group meets at the U. of C. Herbarium. It is a friendly and informal venue to share a common fondness for plants and the natural world. The 2020 ANPC Workshop “Northern Native Plants and Ecosystems” will be on March 28, 2020 in Peace River, Alberta. www.anpc.ab.ca.

Photo by Tony LePrieurPhoto by Tony LePrieurPhoto by Tony LePrieur

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ENTERTAINMENT REPORT

March is a quiet month for us, but get ready for April!

We’ll be hosting three very different events:

EASTER EGG HUNT Our Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Carnival is one of this community’s most popular family events. The egg hunt will happen at the baseball diamond and green park west of the hall on Saturday, April 11 from 9:30 to 11:30 am. After the hunt, you can gather at the hall for snacks, games, face painting, and more fun.

You must sign up for the Easter Egg hunt, and the sign-up sheet will be posted on the website in mid-March. The Spring Carnival is open to all, and we love to see a good turnout of community members!

COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP & POTLUCK LUNCH Saturday morning, April 18, we clean-up our commu-nity! Please gather at the hall at 9:00 am if you wish to participate. Hang around for our potluck lunch.

SPRING PRE-TEEN DANCE In the evening of April 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, come out to our spring Pre-Teen Dance. DJ SafeZone will be spinning tunes. Jump in the photo booth. Lots of snacks will be available for purchase from the concession.

Tickets go on sale April 4: $5 in advance through the website or $6 at the door. This event is open to kids in grades 4-6.

More information is available on our website, northhavenyyc.ca. Also, keep an eye on Facebook, the hall sign and, of course, this newsletter for the latest information on your events.

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Hello Calgary-Klein! March is Community Association Awareness Month! Did you know that there are 151 community associations in Calgary? These neighbourhood-based, not-for-profit organizations bring social, recreational, and educational programs to their communities. They also manage the community hall and act as a voice for the community on issues that affect them. They are run by over 20,000 volunteers, making it the largest collective volunteer movement in Calgary. With the broad range of services and programs provided by the hard work of our community associations, there is something for every demographic ranging from baby to senior. During March Membership Month, the Federation of Calgary Communi-ties is providing resources to Calgarians on the benefits of belonging to your community association.

Calgary Klein is home to 11 community associations. I want to commend the hard work and dedication of our commu-nity associations in enacting change in their communities. Attending community events across the riding brings focus to the different demographics and issues at play for each of the communities, and really showcases their diversity. My e-newsletter includes links to all of the community as-sociations in the riding and highlights some of their current events. You can sign up for the e-newsletter by calling or emailing my office.

In January, my office held a meeting with community association representatives in order to learn more about current topics of interest and ways they’d like us to support them. Take some time during March Community Associa-tion Awareness Month to be part of it all and find out more about your community association.

Kindest regards,

Jeremy Nixon, MLA Constituency Office

#201, 1055 20th Avenue NW Calgary, AB T2M 1E7Phone: 403.216.5430 Fax: 403.216.5432

E mail: calgary.klein@assembly.ab.ca

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Event (Scouts, Guides, Snow Removal, Soccer, etc.): _______________________

Family Name: ____________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________Postal Code_________________

Telephone: ______________________________________Email _______________________________________ Email is requested for the delivery of membership card

Membership Type: North Haven Resident (Household) $15.00 Non-North Haven Resident (Household) $15.00 Senior (Household) $5.00 Donation $ _____ Payment Method Cheque _______ Cash __________

Membership formThere are great activities at North Haven Community Centre!

q I consent to receiving community reminders, specifically membership renewal notice.

MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!NorthHavenYYC.ca/membership/

Benefits of your membership include:• The opportunity to meet your neighbors at social events throughout the year• Discounted rental fees at the community hall• Discounted Fees for participation in Community Programs • Monthly newsletter, online communication & a community website• Ice rink, parks, community facilities, and green spaces• Providing input into the planning and development process and fostering neighborly planning practices• Undertaking neighborhood improvement initiatives such as spring clean up, playground upgrading and traffic safety• Community awareness to social issues such as vandalism and vagrancy• Voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting

Purchasing a membership is a small act that supports many local initiatives and supports our volunteers, who donate endless hours. Their work adds value to YOUR community. Support the NHCA and take pride where you live!

If you are interested in volunteering or becoming active in our community please call to discuss your interests.

Please mail or drop off completed form: North Haven Community Centre, 5003 North Haven Drive NW, Calgary T2K 2K3

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