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	Thank you to Todd Holden for stepping up at Aldergrove's new Soccer Coordinator!





	WEST EDMONTON RAIDERS FOOTBALL REGISTRATION will be taking place on Sunday May 5, 2013 from 1 - 4 pm at the Aldergrove Community League mail hall. For more information, please click here.


	FRONT YARDS IN BLOOM The largest program of its kind in Canada, Front Yards in Bloom asks neighbours to recognize neighbours for their attractive front yards. Yards can be nominated in three categories. A 'Front Yard in Bloom' has an aesthetic front yard designed with colour and character. A 'Natural Front Yard in Bloom' is a yard with a “natural” aesthetic, using native plants, and limited pesticides and herbicides. An ’Edible Front Yard in Bloom' is a yard incorporating edible fruits and plants into the landscape design. The Front Yards in Bloom program strives to meet these Goals Recognizing gardening excellence in Edmonton; Highlight the front yards that make Edmonton beautiful; Encourage Edmontonians to appreciate the gardening of others; Develop a friendly competitive spirit and encourage improvement; Engage Edmontonians that want to make Edmonton more beautiful; and Raise awareness of Communities in Bloom. For more information on how to get your community league involved, please contact front.yards@edmonton.ca


	YOUTH WEEK 2013 Youth Week is an international celebration of youth held annually during the first week of May. It is a week of fun, interaction and celebration intending to build a strong connection between young people and their communities and to profile the issues, accomplishments and diversity of youth across the province. Young people are important and need to be recognized in a constructive and positive manner. Their contributions need to be acknowledged and celebrated. City of Edmonton Youth Council is planning diverse events and the showcase is the Battle of the Bands event on Saturday May 4 th in Churchill Square. This is a competition where junior and high school bands will have the opportunity to battle it out front and center stage at Churchill Square. This is a great opportunity for young musicians to be in the spotlight and to invest in our local youth. For more information and to get involved please visit: http://ceyc.ca/index.php?page=youth-week


	ADOPT A BLOCK Edmonton residents, businesses and community groups are encouraged to adopt a block in their community or business area and keep it litter-free during the summer. As an Adopt-a-Block volunteer, you can adopt the block surrounding your home or business, or any block of space in your community, such as a schoolyard or a neighbourhood park. You may invite other volunteers, such as your family, friends or members of your community group, to join you on your rounds as team members. Choose one of the following two ways to register as a new volunteer: Online registration Mail or fax registration form You will be contacted by our volunteer coordinator to confirm your registration and learn how to receive your cleanup kit. Please note that phone registrations will not be accepted. Remember, a clean Edmonton is a shared responsibility. Volunteer Safety Keep these safety tips and recommendations in mind when taking part in a CCCU activity. For more information: Capital City Clean Up City of Edmonton Beaufort Building 2nd Fl, 10835 – 120 Street Edmonton, AB T5H 3P9 If you need high quality images of any of our posters, contact our office. Telephone 780-944-5470 For Capital City Clean Up program inquiries, call 780-944-5470 To report litter, graffiti vandalism or discarded needles dial 311 (or 780-442-5311) Fax 780-498-7098 Email capitalcitycleanup@edmonton.ca





	PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT FOR THE SOUTHEAST TO WEST LRT CONTINUES THIS SPRING/SUMMER! Stage 4, Areas 5 & 6 (City Centre West to Lewis Farms) May 14, 2013 - 5-8 p.m. @ West End Christian Reformed Church, 10015 149 St NW From 5-8 p.m., participants will be able to view Preliminary Designs of stop/station elements, proposed changes to roadways and related concepts for connectivity and pedestrian/cyclist access. This information will be shared via two identical presentations at 5:30 and 7:00, print and digital materials, and project staff. Edmontonians will also be able to provide input online on a survey at www.edmonton.ca/LRTprojects. This round of engagement will include information-sharing on the Environmental Impact Assessment process, findings, and recommendations. Project staff may also host short-term information kiosks at key West locations in late May. Details to be announced. ------------------------------------------------------------- Stage 5, Areas 1 & 2 (Mill Woods to Argyll) June 5, 2013 - 5-8 p.m. @ South Edmonton Alliance Church, 6508 31 Ave NW Edmontonians are invited to view the final recommended Preliminary Design of the Southeast portion of the SE-West LRT. This round of engagement will include information-sharing on the Environmental Impact Assessment process, findings, and recommendations. ------------------------------------------------------------- Stage 5, Areas 3 & 4 (Strathearn to City Centre West) June 19, 2013 - 5-8 p.m. @ The Old Timers Cabin, 9430 Scona Rd Edmontonians are invited to view the final recommended Preliminary Design of the Southeast portion of the SE-West LRT. This round of engagement will include information-sharing on the Environmental Impact Assessment process, findings, and recommendations.

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