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Pitch In & Bike Cafe - May 4

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The Gilmore Park Community League (GPCL) invites Glen Allan neighbours to pitch in and clean up one of our neighbourhood parks on Saturday May 4, 2025. Time of day is flexible and it is approximately a 1 hour time commitment. Gloves and garbage bags are available for volunteers, or you can bring your own. Garbage grabbers are available at the Dollar Store if desired. Litter can be placed beside garbage cans in the park of your choice, see below. We will notify Strathcona County where garbage needs to be picked up. If you come across anything dangerous i.e. needles please contact County Connect ( www.strathcona.ca/countyconnect ) to have it safely disposed of Also on May 4th there will be a Bike Cafe in Gilmore Park from 10-Noon! Come for coffee or juice, and bring your bike. A long-standing Glen Allan resident will be in the park to assist with bike maintenance. Dressing as Star Wars Characters is encouraged - May the Fourth Be With Us! Please follow...
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Seeking Newsletter Project Coordinator

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The Gilmore Park Community League is seeking help with our annual print newsletter project in the month of April.  If you or a neighbour you know, are interested in this paid position please follow the link to complete the Expression of Interest Form by March 20.  https://forms.gle/gychd8a42j6TnZXq9
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Heartfelt Happenings - February 2025

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Join in Heartfelt Happenings throughout the month of February and make new community connections.  Feb 4  - Green & Gold  7:00pm @ Cineplex Theatre (Discounted pricing - meet in the lobby at 6:45pm) Feb 12  - Winter Walk Day 7:00-7:30pm @ Gilmore Park Feb 19  - Communitea 6:30-8:00pm @ Second Cup Feb 27   - Connect Thru Art - The Problem with Perception  6:30-8:00pm @ Gallery 501 (free admission)
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2025 Volunteer Opportunities

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In 2025 there are many great ways to get involved in the Glen Allan neighbourhood!
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Glen Allan Holiday Spirit Initiative!

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Glen Allan residents show your holiday spirit with an intentional act of kindness!  Lend a helping hand Share a dish or treat with a neighbour Gather around a fire* Sing together* Decorate a public space Share a picture or story on our Facebook group  or email gilmorepark@live.com by December 29. Those who share a story will be entered to win a Kind Ice Cream prize, donated by Realtor Chris Greidanus . The winner will be announced on gilmorepark.ca  December 30. *Reach out to GPCL we have Winter Block Party Bags  & Caroling Kits!
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2024 Haunted Forest & Jack-O-Lantern Walk

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The Gilmore Park Community League is hosting a Haunted Forest & Jack-O-Lantern Walk in Gilmore Park, October 26 from 6-9PM!  Bring your pumpkins before 6pm and wear a costume to win prizes. Pumpkins can be picked up after 9pm. Plus, there will be a fun maze through the Gilmore Park Community Garden!  This is a free community event, Food Bank donations are welcome.  Happy Halloween!!
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Truth and Reconcilliation Film Screening

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September 30th, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, explore the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and stories of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Start or continue your learning journey by joining Glen Allan neighbours in Gilmore Park for a viewing of the short film - Treaty Walk. Please dress warmly and bring your own chair or blanket. Also, if you have one, wear an orange shirt.
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