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June/July 2016

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780-487-7270 or 780-481-03308462 - 182 Street

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Edmonton’s Front Yards are in BloomSpring is here, and we want to see your bloomin’ great yards! The Front Yards in Bloom program is all about recognizing neighbours who make an effort to beautify their front yards. Front Yards in Bloom started in 1999, with 150 nominations in its first year. It is now the largest program of its kind in Canada. Last year, we received over 4,221 nominations city-wide. This year, our goal is to receive 5,000 nominations. Nominations can be submitted from May 20 – June 30, 2016.Front Yards can be nominated in one of four categories: • General: Appealing front yards that makes people smile as they pass by! These yards could include a variety of colours, textures, plants, and garden features. Must have at least 25% flowering plants, but can still include pots and containers. • Natural: Yards with native plants that attract local wildlife such as birds, bees, butterflies and other insects. A natural yard is one with 60% native plants (compared to all plants) or more.• Edible: Yards incorporating edible fruits, flowers, and leaves into the landscape design. An edible yard is one with 60% edible plants (compared to all plants) or more.• Public Spaces: Yards with landscaping features and aesthetic appeal in front of a public building (including schools, businesses/offices, multi-unit residences, churches, and community league halls) After the nomination deadline, volunteers deliver a sign and brochure to each nominated yard, and also choose some top yards for recognition. Edmonton Native Plant Group and Sustainable Food Edmonton judge the top Natural and Edible yards, respectively. Results will be announced during the Edmonton in Bloom Awards on Thursday, August 25, 2016 from 7-9pm at the Citadel Theater. Everyone is invited to attend the celebration! It’s Easy to Nominate!• Anyone can submit a nomination• Nominations must be for a front yard or a yard visible by everyone. • You can submit nominations via: Online submission form: www.frontyardsinbloom.ca Phone 311 or email [email protected] Yards in Bloom is a partnership between the Edmonton Horticultural Society, the City of Edmonton, and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers.Questions? Visit: www.frontyardsinbloom.ca or email [email protected]

Outdoor Movie Night Exclusive Screening of

Zootopia

Photos/Video may be taken at this event for our website, and other promotional materials. If you do not wish to have your

photo taken, please tell the photographer/videographer.

BBQ starts at 7 p.m. There will be free popcorn, drinks and carnival games. Please bring your own lawn chair, blankets, and bug spray.

Brought to you by Boardwalk Rental Communities.

Saturday, Aug. 27th

Movie begins at 9 p.m.

Aldergrove Community League8535 – 182 St.

bwalk.community

City Services & General Information Visit www.edmonton.ca/311 or call 311 for information and access to City of Edmonton programs and services such as:

• Inspections, licenses, permits • Comments, commendations, bylaw complaints • Roadway & waste management information • Program registrations and bookings • Transit information 311 agents are available 24 hours a day, every day.


Jon Carson, MLA Edmonton-Meadowlark Our office is working hard to serve the people of Edmonton-Meadowlark. Our constituency office team is available to help residents resolve issues with provincial government departments, programs and services. Phone: (780) 414-0711 E-Mail: [email protected] Suite 220, 8944 – 182 Street Edmonton, AB T5T 2E3 Office Hours: Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm Follow me on social media!

Covenant CRC’s Cave Quest VBC

Dates: July 5 - July 8, 2016Time: 9 am - 11:30 am

Location: 19010 - 87 AvenueContact Info: 780-443-2303

Register: www.covenantcrcedmonton.ca

Summer 2016 Program GuidesThe following City of Edmonton’s program guides are available online at www.edmonton.ca/programguides

• Rec Centres Summer Guide (July-August 2016) Your guide to programs, services and activities offered at City of Edmonton leisure, sports and fitness facilities.• Summer in the City (July-August 2016) This guide showcases Arts, Culture, History and Nature at City of Edmonton attractions.• Neighbourhood Drop-In Programs (Summer 2016) Your guide to the drop-in pro-grams in your neighbourhood.• Summer Daycamp Guide (Summer 2016) Your guide to daycamps at City of Ed-monton facilities and in your neighbourhood.

Community League Wellness ProgramThe Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues and the City of Edmonton are pleased to offer the Community Wellness Program exclusively for commu-nity league members. Present your valid Edmonton community league membership card at any one of the City of Edmonton's sports and fitness facilities and choose from the following Community League Wellness Products:• Annual Pass* - 10% discount on Adult, Family, Child, and Youth/Senior Annual Passes • Multi Admission Pass* - 10% discount on our already discounted multi admission pass (10+ visits) • Continuous Monthly Pass – 10% discount off an on-going monthly membership pass using our convenient Pre-Authorized Debit Program.Community league members who purchase one of the above passes will be issued a photo access card to be swiped at each admission.* Applies to new purchases only.For more information, please call 311 or visit www.edmonton.ca/wellness


La Perle NewsLa Perle Community Hall Rental Information18611 97A Avenue Phone: 780 486-4426 Email: [email protected]

www.laperle-community.ca

Seating for 150 people Wheel Chair AccessibleFull Kitchen (Fridge, Stove, Microwave and ample counter space)Lockable Bar Area – Freezer, Stand up cooler and Coffee maker

Tables & Chairs (31 Rectangle tables 6’ x 2.5’, 12 Round tables 8’), new folding chairsOutside Patio, Playground, skating rinks, baseball diamonds, soccer fields and basketball

netsPre-paid cleaning service available for a fee ($175.00) and availability

LaPerle Community League provides cleaning products and equipment as neededNot Provided: Dishes, cooking utensils, Linens, Decorations, Sound System, Projector or

Screen

THE USE OF GLITTER/SPARKLES/CONFETTI OR OPEN FLAME CANDLES ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE HALL

• All renters need to be over the age of 25, and provide Gov’t Issued ID and valid credit cardas well as a current Community Membership from within the City of Edmonton• All rentals subject to a CASHABLE $550.00 Damage Deposit with the exception of the Skate Shack $200.00• To secure a rental the Damage Deposit must be received at time of booking (cash/cheque only). All cheques will be cashed at that time.• In order to serve alcohol during an event at La Perle Community League Hall you will need1) A valid liquor license and2) Third party liability insurance that names La Perle Community League as an “addition-ally Insured” party in the amount of $2 million. Proof of above must be shown prior to rental and obtaining keys.

To receive La Perle Member prices you must hold both a 2015 – 2016 and 2014 - 2015 Membership

ALL RENTAL PAPERWORK MUST BE IN THE SAME PERSON’S NAME.

WEEKEND DAY RATES: 9:00 am – 1:00 am FRIDAY / SATURDAY / SUNDAY

Main Hall / Kitchen / Bar Area /La Perle Community Members $350.00 / day Other Community Members $450.00 / day

To set up the evening before please add $50.00 (based on availability)

WEEKEND / WEDDING PACKAGES From Friday 3:00 pm to Sunday 12:00 Noon

La Perle Members $550.00 Other Community Members $750.00Mandatory Third Party Liability Insurance Required

WEEK DAY / NIGHT RENTAL (3 hour minimum)MON – THURS La Perle Member Rate $40.00/hour Other Community Members

$50.00/hourFRI / SAT / SUN La Perle Member rate: 50.00/hour Other Community Members

$65.00/hour

Please contact us to inquire about Special Pricing for regular user groups

NO SPORTING ACTIVITES ARE ALLOWED IN THE HALL (EG SPORT BALL/FLOOR HOCKEY ETC)

SKATE SHACK (Can also be used as a meeting room) (Washrooms, fountain)

La Perle Members: $15.00 / hour Other Community Members: $25.00 / hourDamage Deposit $200.00

La Perle Community League reserves the right to rent only to those that meet or exceed the rental requirements. The La Perle Community League also reserves the right to cancel any function that is deemed inappropriate or harmful to community

members and does not meet all contractual obligations. *Rates are subject to change without notice.

La Perle Community League Executive 2016 – 2017

18611 97A Ave Edmonton AB T5T 4C1 Phone: 780 486-4426 Email: [email protected] Fax: 780 481-1726 Website: www.laperle-community.ca

FACILITY MANAGER: Office Hours: Mon/Thurs/Fri 8:45 – 11:30 AM

Cathy Johannesson

780 486-4426

Sign Update VACANT 780 486-4426 Hall Custodian Ragini Seemrith 780 486-4426

EXECUTIVE: President Trevor Eliott 780 909-3477 Vice President Denis Ricard 780 489-4485 Treasurer Ken Grovet 780 483-1293 Secretary Christine Bergstrom 780 752-9050 COMMITTEES: Casino Director VACANT Communications Director (NEWSLETTER) VACANT Crime Prevention Director Ken Kirsch 780 263-5103 Events Director (COMMUNITY LEAGUE DAY) VACANT Membership Director Barb Brazel 780 489-1766 Naturescape Director (FRONT YARDS IN BLOOM) VACANT Social Director (CLASSES / DANCES IN HALL) VACANT Website Director Andre Blanchard 780 486-4426 Soccer Coordinator Email: [email protected]

Hall Cathy Johannesson

780 486-4426 780 486-9505

Community Recreation Coordinator Una Bryce 780 944-7593 La Perle Community Playschool (located in La Perle Elementary School) Room 14, 18715 97A Avenue www.laperleplayschool.com

1 866 927 6020

AS YOU CAN SEE, WE HAVE SEVERAL POSITIONS VACANT –PLEASE MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY ~

! ! ! V O L U N T E E R N E E D E D ! ! !LA PERLE COMMUNITY LEAGUE IS LOOKING FOR AN INDIVIDUAL OR FAM-ILY TO CHANGE OUR SIGN IN FRONT OF THE HALL

IF YOU HAVE AN HOUR TO SPARE A COUPLE TIMES A MONTH THEN THIS COULD BE FOR YOU!

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE HALL AT 780 486-4426

Green Shack is back! Beginning July 4th!!!

Children aged 6 – 12 are welcome to join the games, sports, crafts, music, drama and special events. Children under the age of six are welcome too but must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.The Green Shack Playground Program is free to participants

Monday – Friday 2:30 – 6:00 pm

Those wishing to visit Green shack in the morning can go to Belmead Playground Hours 10:00 – 1:30


Community League Memberships Community Memberships are $35.00 for a family membership or

$20.00 for a Senior or single membership.Please make cheques payable to the La Perle Community League.

Memberships are valid from September 1st – August 31st of the next yearDrop off this form and payment in the secured mailbox at the front of the hall located at 18611 97A Avenue

Questions, please contact the Hall ~ 780-486-4426 or our Membership Director, Jill Tomlinson 780-489-9965Membership cards and skate tags will be delivered or mailed.

Date _____________________________________________ Adult #1 _________________________________________________________________ Last Name, First Name

Adult #2 _________________________________________________________________ Last Name, First Name

Address ___________________________________________________________________ Postal Code ________________________________________________________________ Res. Ph ____________________________ Cell: _____________________________ Email _______________________________________________________________________ Children’s Names Y/M/D M/F ________________________________________ ___________ _____ ________________________________________ ___________ _____ ________________________________________ ___________ _____ ________________________________________ ___________ _____ Membership Type: Family __________ Single __________ Senior _______ May we contact you if we need volunteers? Yes _________ No ________ May we send you news by email? Yes __________ No __________________

For further comments/suggestions, please use an additional piece of paper.

Thank you for supporting YOUR community!

President's MessageSummer is right around the corner, but the pastures have not all been green in 2016. El Nino has not been kind to Northern Alberta. A lack of moisture has led to disaster, the like of which have never been seen before in Alberta. Thank you to all the residents of our community who have, in some way, helped those were faced with these emergency situations. You are the folks who make La Perle a special place to live in.The AGM was held April 17 with special guest City Councillor Andrew Knack. We would like to thank Perry Delbridge and Sam Unger who have stepped up to chair the Rink Committee. Plans are in the works to refurbish the rinks and have them ready for use in the winter. If you would like to join the committee, or if you would simply like to be included in the com-munication, please contact us and we will be sure to keep you updated. After several years of hard work, the Naturescape is finally completed. We would like to thank Melissa Urusky for her dedication to the project and wish her well in her future endeavours. We would like to keep the Naturescape position open if anyone is interested in handling Front Yards in Bloom?Currently, the board has vacancies at the Communications, Events, Social, and Casino Direc-tor positions. We are also looking for a volunteer to keep our sign board updated. Whether you are only able to help at a specific event or if you have more time to give, your help is much appreciated. Our programs cannot operate without your support. If you are able to help us out, please contact us. The Green Shack program will be operating this summer Mondays through Fridays 2:30pm to 6:00pm. The Belmead Green Shack program will be operating 10:00am to 1:30pm begin-ning on July 4, 2016.Good luck to our SIX soccer teams competing this year! Thank you to all the coaches and volunteers who make these seasons happen.We encourage you to make the most of our short summer months. There are many festivals and events in our city. The river valley is also a great place for a leisurely walk or to enjoy a tasty picnic lunch. With the dry climate, please heed the fire ban bylaws. Also, please be courteous of your neighbours and follow our noise bylaws. By having some simple cour-tesy, we can make sure that everyone is able to enjoy the beauty of our own neighbourhood.Please be mindful of crime in our area, if you see a crime in progress please call 911.Have a great summer! See you July 24th for the KDays Classic Car Show – moved to our hall this year! Please see the website for more details at www.kdaysccars. Community League Day is set for September 17. For other community news, please check our website or our Facebook page facebook.com/groups/488421251291111/ Trevor EliottPresident

Residents of La Perle can help support their community league by getting a free, no obligation home or auto insurance quote with

Kim Van Huuksloot from All State insurance and All State will donate $25.00 directly to the La Perle Community League. Simply

mention our community league when you call.Please contact Kim Van Huuksloot at 780-467-6149 ext 5015

or email at [email protected]

Because YOU’RE THE TYPE TO SAVE A LIFE….

Did you know that every 60 seconds someone in Canada needs blood?

Canadian Blood Services needs to recruit approximately 14,000 NEW donors each year in Alberta to continue to meet hospital needs in the province.

2016 Clinics at La Perle Community LeagueAll clinics run from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Saturday, July 30thSaturday, October 29thSaturday, December 31st

Call 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236-6283) TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT OR VISIT www.blood.caWalk in’s are welcome.

Soccer News!Indoor Soccer Registration Online ONLY

Registration 2016 Indoor SeasonEMSA West will be accepting Online Registration and Pay-ment for the 2016 Indoor Soccer Season beginning in July. –Payment Accepted online: Visa, Master Card, all other forms of payment will need to be brought into their office. Note: Kidsport/Jumpstart applications, please contact their office. 780 451-6453

Please visit EMSA West soccer website for further details.www.emsawest.com

*** YOU MUST purchase your NEW 2016 - 2017 Com-munity League Membership PRIOR to registering. Your 2015 memberships are not valid for the program that begins in October. Memberships can be purchased at www.efcl.org or during office hours at La Perle Community League Hall or by calling Barb at 780 489-1766****

New La Perle Community Memberships will be available anytime after June 20th at La Perle.

La Perle Newsletter DeliveryDo you know someone in La Perle who is NOT receiving our newsletter via Canada Post? If so we want to hear from them!

Please have them call the office at 780 486-4426 or send us an email to [email protected] to provide us with their address so we can notify Canada Post directly. We want to ensure that all residents of La Perle are being kept up to date on the happenings going on in their neighborhood!


2016 Big Bin Events The City of Edmonton is hosting Big Bin Events for household items that can’t be set out for regular waste collection. Twelve weekend events will be held in various locations throughout the City.

Accepted Items ▪ Couches, chairs, mattresses, and other household furniture items too large

for curbside pickup ▪ Fridges, freezers, washers, dryers and other large household appliances▪ Computers, televisions and other household electronics (will be recycled)

Nonacceptable Items ▪ Commercial Waste▪ Household hazardous waste please take to an Eco Station. They will be

accepted at no cost.

Reusable Items ▪ Items that are in good condition that can be donated for reuse please visit the online Reuse &

Recycling Directory or drop off accepted items at the Reuse Centre.

All events will run from 9 am to 5 pm.

Date Location Address May 7 & 8 Castle Downs 11520 – 153 Avenue

May 14 & 15 The Meadows Recreation Centre 2704 – 17 Street

May 28 & 29 Blue Quill 11304 – 25 Avenue

June 4 & 5 Commonwealth Stadium 112 Avenue & 90 Street

June 11 & 12 Callingwood 17740 – 69 Avenue

June 18 & 19 Woodcroft 13915 – 115 Avenue

June 25 & 26 Rexall Place Wayne Gretzky Drive (Southbound) – 119 Avenue

Aug 20 & 21 Terwillegar Recreation Centre 2051 Leger Road

Aug 27 & 28 Clareview Recreation Centre 3804 – 139 Avenue

Sept 10 & 11 Jasper Place 9200 – 163 Street

Sept 17 & 18 Commonwealth Stadium 112 Avenue & 90 Street

Sept 24 & 25 SW District Yard 6609 Gateway Blvd

Did you know? The 2015 Big Bin Events had 10,202 visitors and accepted 1,855 tonnes of material material that otherwise might have been improperly disposed of in the river valley, parks and neighbourhoods.

Volunteer Positions Available on the Community League Board

La Perle Community League is currently seeking individuals to fill the following positions:

Communications Director:Responsibilities Include:

• Is responsible for the publication of the newsletter and participates in collecting articles for the newsletter and sending items to the Publisher;• Oversees the delivery of the newsletter via Canada Post• Arranges for publicity via the newsletter & social media for league events;• Prepares an annual budget for publicity and submits it to the Treasurer;• Reviews and prepares policy and procedures with respect to publicity;• Reports monthly to the Board of Directors.

If you have a “flare” for advertising and Social Media this position could be for you!

Social Director:Responsibilities include:

• Is responsible for all matters pertaining to social activities of the League, includ-ing dances, social nights, etc.;• Prepares an annual budget for social activities and submits it to the Treasurer;• Reviews and prepares policy and procedures with respect to social activities; and • Reports monthly to the Board of Directors

Events Director:Responsibilities include:

• Is responsible for all events, including talent competitions, Community League Day, Winter Festival, etc.;• Prepares an annual budget for programs and submits it to the Treasurer;• Reviews and prepares policy and procedures with respect to programs; and• Reports monthly to the Board of Directors.

Naturescape Director:Responsibilities include:

• Is responsible for all matters pertaining to the environment within the community• Chairs the “Front Yards in Bloom” and “Balconies in Bloom” programs• Reports monthly to the Board of Directors

Sign Change PersonResponsibilities include:

• Works directly with the Facility Manager with regard to information to be put on the sign and when• Does not need to come to meetings

Rink Committee:

Is currently accepting volunteers to be a part of this . Please contact the hall if you are interested.

Having people VOLUNTEER for Positions and events is the only way that the League can continue to offer events/socials/February Family Frolic and Community League Day activities. If you want to see change – volunteer and be a part of the solution.

Please contact the La Perle office at 780 486-4426 for more information!

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