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Indigenous Games - September 30

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On September 30 from 6-7pm we invite Glen Allan neighbours to come together and acknowledge the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation in Gilmore Park (15 Gilmore Avenue, Sherwood Park) It will be a time for learning, reflection and connection. Two of our Inuit and Metis neighbours will be leading the activities.  Children and families are invited to come and play Indigenous games. If you have one, please wear an orange shirt. Gilmore Park Community League

Car Show & Movie Night - September 17

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The Gilmore Park Community League is hosting a neighbour gathering in and beside Gilmore Park on Saturday, September 17! Join us for a Car Show from 5-7PM on Gilmore Avenue. Hot dogs and vegetable samosas will be available for $3. We are thrilled that the funky CommuniTEA Infusion Van is coming out to serve beverages! From 7-8PM there will be obstacle races for remote control cars and dinky cars. Come play in Gilmore Park and enjoy a fire performance from local Glen Allan talent! From 8-10PM a movie will be played in the park. Bring your chairs and warm blankets. To vote on the movie to be played visit the GPCL Facebook group    To contribute time, talent, tables or cars to the gathering or for more information email gilmorepark@live.com

Garden Workshop - July 26

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The Gilmore Park Community Garden Group is pleased to announce they have a speaker lined up for   July 26, 2022 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at the gardens . Claudia Bolli from Wild Green Garden Consulting will be giving a talk on   Garden Smarter, not Harder. " Hi, my name is Claudia Bolli and I'm the owner of Wild Green Garden Consulting in Edmonton, Alberta. I'm a nature lover, gardener and teacher. My education includes a Bachelor of Education and a Diploma in Biological Sciences, a Permaculture Design Certificate, Organic Master Gardener training, Master Naturalist training, numerous gardening courses, and workshops from The Urban Farmer and other inspiring teachers. My business activities include  garden design  with a focus on natural and edible landscapes,  site consultations , and  workshops . My own small yard is an evolving, dynamic landscape with native plants, edible perennials, fruit trees and vegetable beds wit...

Annual Meeting - June 15

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Come together with neighbours to share a meal, celebrate residents who have lived in the neighbourhood for 50 years and talk about ideas for our neighbourhood! Due to rainy weather we will be gathering at Nitzza's Pizza on Graham Road Wednesday, June 15 from 6-8pm. Thank you to Councillor Anderson for supporting the pizza cost for those in attendance!

Glen Allan Clean-Up - May 14, 2022

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Pitch In Join your neighbours and clean-up a park in Glen Allan on  Saturday, May 14. Time of day is flexible and would be about a one-hour time commitment You pick the park... Gilmore Park Greengrove Park Granville Park Garland Park Or another area of Glen Allan that you think needs some love. If you are able to participate, please complete this  FORM  so we know where to send the County to collect filled bags.

Glen Allan T-Shirts!

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Celebrate our community by purchasing a neighbour designed Glen Allan T-Shirt. This winning design was selected, during our 10-year anniversary celebration, by the residents in our neighbourhood.  T-shirt prices are $20 for youth and $30 for adult. Once 40 shirts are requested an order will be place. To be added to a waiting list follow this   LINK . For more information email gilmorepark@live.com

Neighbour Coffee Chats!

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Join Glen Allan neighbours on Sunday, January 30, February 27 & March 27 for virtual Coffee Chats from 7-8PM via Zoom. This is an opportunity to meet new neighbours and check-in with neighbours you know. Click HERE to join.  #PhysicalDistancingSocialConnecting