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High Park Community League 11032 - 154 St. Edmonton, AB T5P 2K1 780.484.4646 MAY/June 2017
What's Happening
HIGH PARK NEWS
• Kung Fu Mondays/Thursdays• Yoga May 2, 23 & 30; June 13 & 20• Friends of High Park May 29; June 26• Watercolour Painting May 2, 16, 23 & 30• Pots on Every Porch June 4• Softball Tourneys June 24 & 25; June 30 - July 2
The High Park Community League is looking at making some improvements to our community. Theseimprovements include updating one of our parks and/or covering the ice rink to make a year-round facility.We want to hear from you!
Included at the back of this newsletter is a 3-page survey about these improvements.We wouldappreciate if you could fill out the survey and drop it off in the Community League mail box (outsideof the front doors) at 11032 - 154 Street. Alternatively, you can complete the survey online here:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RKCMMVF.
Deadline for survey entries is June 16, 2017 at 11:59pm.Your input is valuable and will help to make High Park a great community to live in.
If you have any questions or comments about this survey, please contact Janice Gargas, President, at780.984.8555 or [email protected].
High Park Redevelopment Survey
Our Kung Fu program started inJanuary and has been verysuccessful.We teach Traditional ShaolinKung Fu for fitness and basics.We also have ContemporaryWing Chun which is great for selfdefence and discipline.No experience is necessary. Allyou need is a positive attitudeand an open mind.Classes are for all ages, startingfrom 5 years old to 100.Our instructors have many yearsof teaching experience. MasterBing Phung has been teachingfor over 20 years with trainingfrom the Yip man style WingChun.
Classes run from 6 - 8 pmMondays and Thursdays.
Community Members:$50/month or $500/year
Non-Community members:$70/month or $700/year
Family Discounts are now back!20% off monthly and yearlyenrollments.
Punch Cards (10 classes)$80 for members$100 for non-members
Register by Email:[email protected]
or by Phone: 780.707.9557
Grasshopperkungfuclub.com
Free trial classes for anyoneinterested!
Kung Fu ProgramCommunityMemberships:$25: family$15: single$5: senior
Memberships are goodfor a whole year andcan be purchased onlinethrough the EdmontonFederation ofCommunity Leagues atwww.efcl.orgEnter the communityhall postal code,T5P 2K1, and yourmembership card will beemailed to you withinabout 10 minutes.If you'd like amembership, you mayalso contact:
Karen
Membership Coordinator
587.920.9345
Become a Member
High Park Preschool Teacher Wanted!High Park Community League is currently accepting resumes from individuals witha minimum of Level 3 Early Childhood credentials or equivalent for the PreschoolTeacher position. Please note this is a PART-TIME position. This position wouldstart as soon as possible, with a focus on promotion, recruitment, and re-organization of the program. Teaching would follow, likely in September 2017, oncewe have completed those tasks and recruited enough children to help re-start ourprogram.Those interested in applying may contact Janice Gargas @ 780.984.8555 oremail resume and cover letter to [email protected].
www.highparkcommunity.wordpress.com/preschool
Drop in Gentle Yoga
When: TuesdaysMay 2, 23 and 30; June 13 and 20
From: 1:00 -‐ 2:15 pmWhere: High Park Community Hall
Community Members: FreeNon Members: $5/classAll Levels are welcome.Some mats provided.
Contact Tracy [email protected] 780.720.8905for more information.
Mayfield CommunityEvents:
• Softball TournamentJune 16, 17 & 18
• Dance to the BeatJuly 10-14, 1:30pm to 4:00pmAges 7-10 yearsMayfield Hall 10941-161St.Cost: $70
• Community BBQ - Save theDate - September 16
For more information, check outwww.mayfieldcommunityleague.comor [email protected] phone: 780.483.4675.
Capital City Clean UpSunday May 7, 2017 is the 30th Anniversary ofthe River Valley Clean Ups.Time: 10am - 2pmWhere: Victoria Park 12130 - River Valley RoadRegistration will start at 9:30am. Clean-upsupplies will be provided. Please bring gloves,wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.Capital City Clean Up Kits are also available atparticipating Recreation Centres in Edmonton soyou can help keep High Park clean. Call 311 formore information.
TOGETHER LET'S KEEP HIGH PARK CLEAN!Spring is a great time to go through items in your yard or garage and to dispose of those thingsthat you no longer need. If your items are too large or not appropriate for the garbage truck(mattresses, electronics) you can take them to the Eco Station (11440 - 143 street, Monday -Saturday 9am - 6:30pm), the landfill, or a Big Bin Event (June 10 & 11, Woodcroft, 13915–115 Avenue). Check out www.edmonton.ca for more information.
• YEG YOUTH Programs: Find Recreation, employment, leadership training and drop-inprograms for youth: Rising Youth (Gr 9-12); 124 Street Youth Drop-in Program; SummerDrop-in Programs; Leaders in Training (13-17 yrs); NIKANIW Aboriginal YouthLeadership Program. For more information call 311 or visit www.edmonton.ca andsearch for YEG YOUTH.
• June 3, 2017 100in1Day: is an international place-making festival of temporary orsmall scale projects and events aimed at making our City bright and friendly. Imaginethe possibilities if people all over Edmonton came together to create small initiatives tospark change. For more information visit: www.makesomethingedmonton.ca/100in1day/
• Neighbourhood Block Party Kit: Planning a block party? Check out this kit and itsbenefits here: http://enwatch.ca/block-party or at www.edmonton.ca. Call 311 for moreinformation.
• Street Sweeping: Every spring, all City streets are cleared of sand and debris thathave accumulated over winter. A neighbourhood street sweeping schedule will bepublished online. Watch for signs in your neighbourhood indicating when street cleaningwill start in your area. Street cleaning will be completed within one week of the startdate. Call 311 for more information.
• Play Space Inspections & Maintenance: Inspections occur once in every 14 daysfrom April through October. This includes the emptying of trash receptacles. The City ofEdmonton has many play spaces and playgrounds with structures requiring upkeep.Help us keep our playgrounds safe and accessible by reporting maintenance needs. Call311 for more information.
City of Edmonton Initiatives:
Introduction to Watercolour PaintingNo art experience isnecessary! This is a funlearning environment.If you are 12 and older,new or experienced, youare welcome to attend.
Location: High ParkCommunity HallConference RoomTuesdays:May 2, 16, 23, 30Times: 6 pm - 9 pmCome to one class or cometo all of them!
CommunityMembers:
$10/class
Non-Members $20/classSupplies included ifneeded.Please register as soon aspossible, space is limited.Register by Email:[email protected]
or by Phone:780.707.9557
TUESDAYSin MAY!
COFFEE DROP-IN
For dates and timescontact:Gloria 780.484.3128 oremail:[email protected]
Sunday, June 4, 2017: 1pm -‐ 3 pmHigh Park Community Hall CourtyardLet’s green up our neighborhood with flower pots on our porches. Come to thecourtyard in the back of the hall and plant a pot for your porch! We will have 120pots to donate on a first come basis or just stop by for a coffee and a muffin.
Contact Tracy at 780.720.8905 for more information.
Pots on Every Porch
This volunteer position includes beingthe contact for all High Park Hall
Rentals including scheduling, collectingfees, walk-throughs before and afterrentals, updating the online calendarand participating in the monthly Board
Meetings.
The Board meets every secondTuesday of the month. Our nextmeetings are Tuesday, May 9 and
June 13.
Anyone interested in this positionshould contact Janice Gargas,President, at 780.489.4753,
HALL RENTAL DirectorWANTED!
THE FRIENDS OF HIGH PARKnow meet the LAST MONDAY ofthe month at the Community Hallat 6:30 pm. The next meetings are
May 29 and June 26.DAY CHANGE!!!
President – Janice [email protected]
Vice-President – Nicole [email protected]
Treasurer – Tom [email protected]
Secretary – Connie [email protected]
Memberships – Karen [email protected]
Sports – Shaun [email protected]
Bingos – Jean [email protected]
Casino – Colin [email protected]
Maintenance – Robert [email protected]
Member-at-Large-Guylaine [email protected]
Publicity – Ashlea [email protected]
Programs – Bing [email protected]
Social – Tracy [email protected]
Board of Directors VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
11032 - 154 St.Edmonton, ABT5P 2K1 780.484.4646www.highparkcommunity.com
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High Park Softball is looking for volunteers for the High Park U6/U8Tournament, located at the High Park Community Hall balldiamonds June 24-25, and the U10 Jamboree, located at HenrySinger ball diamonds June 30-July 2.There are many volunteer positions and time slots available. Meetnew friends, or your neighbours, while supporting the fast-growingHigh Park Softball program.Remember, without volunteers like you, these tournaments wouldnot be possible.If you have questions or would like tovolunteer, contact Jeff Christie at780.983.8610 or ShaunFutoransky at 780.695.2289.
Thank you,Shaun FutoranskyHigh Park Sports Director
High Park Redevelopment Project
HP Park Redevelopment
1. Please indicate the age groups living in your household in High Park Community? (you can check more
than one box)
0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-39
40-59
60-79
80+
2. Which park do you visit most in High Park Community?
High Park Community League Park (Preschool Park)
High Park School Park (wooden park, basketball courts)
Ken Newman Park (108 Ave, 150 Street)
I don't visit the parks.
3. How many times do you visit the park(s) in the Summer (June - September)
1-5
6-10
11-15
15+
Never
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4. How many times do you visit the park(s) in the Winter (Oct - May)
1-5
6-10
11-15
15+
Never
Other (please specify)
5. What do you use the park(s) for currently in High Park Community? (you can check more than one box)
Walking/jogging
Relaxing
Using the playground with children
Dog walking
Picnics
Playing a sport (soccer, basketball, baseball, etc.)
I don't use the parks.
6. How satisfied are you with the public parks in your neighbourhood?
Extremely Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Unsatisfied
Extremely Unsatisfied
7. If High Park Community League were to redevelop a park, which park would you prefer?
High Park Community League Park (Preschool Park)
High Park School Park (wooden park, basketball hoops)
Ken Newman Park (108 Ave & 150 Street)
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8. What features would you like to see in the redeveloped park? Rank in order of priority 1 - 10. 1 being
what you would prefer the most and 10 being what you would prefer the least.
Updated Playground
Community Garden / Flower Beds
Benches / Picnic Tables / Walking Paths
Gazebo
Fountain
Skate Park
Chess/Game Tables
Statues/Sculptures
Outdoor Fitness Park
Splash Park
9. High Park Community League is also looking at covering the ice rink with a permanent heated structure
so the space can be used for training softball athletes or rented out for special events or sports teams. Do
you agree that we should pursue this initiative:
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
I need more information to make a decision
10. These are significant projects for High Park Community League (approximate cost $300,000 -
$750,000).
Are you willing to help with these projects to do Fund Raising, Planning, Publicity, or anything else
required?
If you are, please provide your name and phone number below (optional).
Also, provide any comments you have about these projects below.
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