Gilmore Park Community League

A neighbor has reported the presence of a harmful plant in the park: There are Baneberry plants in Gilmore Park in the tree area on the main path just by the fallen log.  All parts of the plant is poisonous with the berries being most toxic. Two berries can kill a child. So we contacted the County and this is what they had to say: I have had our Environmental Tech and Biologist take a look at the plant and they have confirmed it is a Red Baneberry (Actaea ruba). This is a native North American plant and is a sign of good biodiversity in your small urban forest. Although all parts of the plants are poisonous accidental poisoning is not likely as the berries are extremely bitter. There have also been no documented cases of children dying from Red Baneberry in North America. I would recommend letting the community league know that these are in your forest and to educate children on what they are and to stay away .  If you or any members of you community have any concern...

Buy a Brick!   We are selling engraved bricks for $50.  They will be placed in Gilmore Park under a new bench (or two).  Engrave your family name, kids names, company name it's up to you!!  Bricks can be purchased by completing this form and dropping it off with payment (cash or cheque - payable to the Gilmore Park Community League) to the locked mailbox at 29 Glenridge Road, or we will be selling bricks at a community 'FAN Club' potluck dinner on August, 22 from 5-7pm (details coming soon). Make a Donation!   We are also seeking park sponsors, please consider making a donation to be a Friend of Gilmore Park.  Donations over $25 (payable to Strathcona County) qualify for a tax receipt.  If you work for a company that is community-minded please considering sharing our sponsorship package with them, paper copies are available if needed.  All sponsors/supporters will be recognized on a permenant sponsor board in the park. All brick requests, do...

Strathcona County approved $30,000 of funding towards our revitalization project!  We are on our way!

Parent Link has left a tub of gently used sand toys in Gilmore Park as part of their Play it Forward Program.  You may enjoy the use of these toys at the park, add to the tub, and they ask that you monitor/report any loss or misuse of the toys. Cool! You can learn more about the Play it Forward program here: http://www.strathcona.ca/departments/Family_and_Community_Services/Services_Families/Parent_link/parent-link-special-events-workshops.aspx

  A small grey and white cat has been hanging around Grant Ave for the last week. Very friendly and affectionate if you can get near, but unfortunately it looks like the magpies have been trying to get it. It seems like it is an indoor cat that has been taken care of.  Please pass this on to help us find the owners, or someone who would be willing to foster him in the meantime. Contact: Kristin Stecyk 780-919-8105 9 Grant Ave

June 2nd 9am-4pm Glenridge Road, Gilmore Avenue & Gilmore Park Tell your friends & family about our unique block party/garage sale fundraiser!  Each garage/driveway is a different 'department' come shop for home decor, toys, furniture etc. There are 12 houses participating on Glenridge Road and Gilmore Avenue, so please park your vehicles on other streets/roads to eliminate congestion. We are excited to announce that DQ on Baseline will be sponsoring food and drinks for our BBQ sales this Saturday at our Community Garage Sale.  $2 for Hamburgers & Hot dogs, $1 drinks, volunteers eat free! We are also pleased to tell you that Evergreen Ecological Services is sponsoring 2 bouncy castles for the kids.  In the park there will also be face painting, popcorn, lemonade and kids games.  Bring your toonies and loonies to the park for activity tickets! REMINDER - Donated item drop off is happening any time Thursday May 31 at 43 Glenridge Road contact Myck...

Saturday, June 2 9‐4 pm Glenridge Road, Gilmore Avenue & Gilmore Park This year's garage sale is expected to be bigger and better! The more funds we raise at this event, the more matching funds we will have to put towards grant funding for the revitalization of Gilmore Park. With your help we could see improvements to our park by the fall of 2013. We require the following contributions from our neighbours to make this a success: Donated items to sell (gently used) – Drop off at 43 Glenridge Road Thur. May 31 anytime or call Mycki at 780‐416-9365 to make other arrangements Volunteers to set-up (Fri. June 1 in the afternoon) take‐down, take cash, etc. (all day or half day shifts on June 2), kid/teen volunteers are needed to man the lemonade and popcorn stands & kids activities in the park Bake Sale items Home Business Consultants that would like to set-up a table for a fee of $25 plus donated items for a raffle are welcome Bottles will be collected at the s...