OUR COMMUNITY’S VOICE MAY 2012

Hawkwood Parade of Garage Sales May 26, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Register Now

HCA Family Picnic in the Park June 24, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Event Volunteers Needed!

It’s Time to Open Hawkwood’s Time Capsule! Open House, June 5, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. THE HAWKWOOD HAWK EYE MAY 2012 3 In Our Community

P.O. Box 62011, Hawkwood RPO, , AB T3G 5S7 President’s Message www.hawkwoodcalgary.com Provincial Election Fields. Also, Executive Directors By the time you read this, we parents, President...... Kevan Newman, 403-277-9225 will have a new MLA in the new please be Vice-President...... Vacant constituency of Calgary-Hawkwood. respectful of Secretary..... Donna Chapman, 403-239-4785 So, if there are any burning issues where you Treasurer...... Susan Duncan that we can raise with our new MLA, park you please drop me a line and I will vehicle – avoid the bus stops and Directors see what buttons I can push from a driveways. Thanks again to North Hawk Eye Editor...... Jeff Medhurst community association perspective. Star Ford for sponsoring our outdoor Membership...... Janice Walker season. LEAF...... Susan Johnstone Street Cleaning School Bookings...... Susan Duncan While the dates move around – and Parade of Garage Sales Planning & Development...... Wendy Mok the signs the City puts up are usually May 26th marks the date when the Soccer...... Wanita Koelbl gospel – it looks like street cleaning community can have a combined Web Master...... Mark Koelbl will happen in the 2nd week of May. effort to pass on some “treasures” Social...... Saleena Hamid This year, please have your black to perspective buyers! Make sure Transportation...... Pat Kelly & blue bins up on your driveway or that you register with the HCA – Volunteer Coordinator...... Vacant lawn to accommodate the sweepers, and have a valid membership – and Fund Raising Coordinator...... Vacant yet allow the waste & recycling we will list your location on our Director at Large...... Bruce Lee trucks to still pick up. website. Thanks to Dixie and Kurtis Director at Large...... Chris Nasim at HomeLife Central Real Estate for Elected Officials Hawkwood Soccer sponsoring this event. Alderman - Gord Lowe, 403-268-2430 Soccer is in full swing now so [email protected] be very mindful of the increased Calgary Police Service MLA - Lindsay Blackett, 403-216-5444 traffic on While Hawkwood has been the site [email protected] Hawkstone of some dramatic police activity in Drive and early 2012, I can take pride in the Hawkhill fact that our community is still one The Hawkwood Hawk Eye Road (both of the safest around and the CPS Editor & Article Submissions: are in does a pretty good job of responding Jeff Medhurst...... 403-239-1344 Playground to calls. One of the tools that the ...... [email protected] Zones!) CPS is using – and changing – is the Advertising Sales: near the Pam...... 403-880-1819 Hawkstone Continued on next page ...... [email protected] The ad booking deadline is the 14th of the month prior to the distribution month.

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Mature Junior High girl with Red sister too. I can babysit on occasional If you are looking for a dog-walker, Cross babysitting certificate looking weeknights and on weekends in be sure to call me. I charge $5.00 for clients in Hawkwood. Very good Hawkwood and surrounding areas and for a half-an-hour long walk. My with children. Please call Sarah at I charge $8 per hour. I also offer dog phone number is 403-241-2240. I am 403-771-8962. walking and cat sitting services. Please available evenings and weekends to contact me at 403-276-9508 (home) locations in Hawkwood. I hope to hear I’m Stephanie, the Babysitter or 587-223-5882 (cell). I am looking from you soon! You Want. I am a responsible and forward to hearing from you! dependable babysitter in Junior High School and have taken the Red Cross Hi! My name is Miriam and I can Watch For It! Babysitting course and am looking for babysit for you. I am 14 years old. clients in Hawkwood and Arbour Lake I have experience babysitting small Upcoming Community Events and Citadel. You can reach me at children and infants. I have also • Parade of Garage Sales: May 26, 403-289-3273. The best time to call is completed the Red Cross Babysitting 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. week nights. Course. I babysit in Hawkwood and • Picnic in the Park: Jun. 24, My rate of pay is $8 per hour and 50¢ surrounding areas. I charge 8$ an hour 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. for each additional child. plus 1$ for each additional child. You • Sundaes on Sunday: Sep. 16, can call me at 403-241-2458. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Hello! My name is Jennifer and I would love to babysit for you! I am Are you looking for a dog walker? 13 years old and have completed the Hi I’m Hayley and I am a Junior High Red Cross Babysitting Course. I have student. I love dogs, and have had experience babysitting my younger experience walking them in the past. THE HAWKWOOD HAWK EYE MAY 2012 7 In Our Community Hawkwood Community Soccer

As we move into this year’s soccer in helping out with our Free Drop in welcomed at our board meetings. They season, dealing with Calgary’s weather Summer Soocer program, we are cur- are held on the last Tuesday of each will always keep us on our toes and we rently looking for Parent volunteers to month, 7:30pm at the Uplands Rec Cen- need to come out to the games prepared supervise weekly games, as well we tre. To see where your talents can help for all situations! Parents please dress require some student assistants. In this Hawkwood achieve greater things and your children (and yourself) in layers paid position, high school and university to find out what is happening in Hawk- or bring pants and a hoody or jacket to students are in charge of setting up the wood, please visit www.hawkwoodcal- keep warm, and mittens and a toque are playing fields, starting the games, refer- gary.com. a good idea too. Remember to wear eeing and supervising and clean-up. If those shin guards! you are interested in one of the positions or can help out with supervision or skills THANK YOU SO MUCH to the training as a volunteer, please contact Event Volunteers Coaches that have volunteered to come [email protected]. out every week to teach our children the Needed basics of soccer and to share in their fun! Volunteer Options in our Community: Our Social Director, with a group of Do you like to volunteer? Would you Each week, players will learn something supportive volunteers, drive our Com- like to lend your hands to help our new so let’s make sure our children are munity Association events and if you community events, meet some great ready to start on time. would like to lend a helping hand at one people, and have some fun, all at the of our Community events, please contact same time? As always, Thank You to all our vol- the Social Director though the website, unteers with helping out in every aspect under “Social”. If you are interested in Email hawkwoodvolunteers@hotmail. of this program! Without the many helping out in any area with the Hawk- com if you are interested. We’d love to people behind the scenes and on the wood community, residents are always hear from you. fields each week, this community soccer # program would not take place. On that note, I would like announce that we will have a New Director for next Season! HHAWKWOODAWKWOOD Thank you to this wonderful individual CCommunityommunity AAssociationssociation for stepping up to take over so that our much loved program may continue! Membership Application

Thank you to our sponsors Crowfoot Name: Vision Centre and North Star Ford! Mailing Address: Postal Code: Home Phone: Remember: Soccer pictures are on Email Address: Friday, May 11. $30 cheque payable to the Hawkwood Community Association For every ones safety and consideration, Please fill out this form and mail or drop off with payment to: obey all parking laws if you are driv- The Hawkwood Community Association, ing to the Hawkstone fields. Bus Zones P.O. Box 62011, Hawkwood RPO, Calgary, Alberta, T3G 5S7 and cross walks, private driveways, stop signs and fire hydrants must remain Memberships can also be purchased online at clear of vehicles. Some up to 5 meters www.hawkwoodcalgary.com (15feet) distance. Memberships are valid 12 months from date of purchase. For more information call 403-239-2211 or email [email protected] Summer Soccer: If you are interested THE HAWKWOOD HAWK EYE MAY 2012 9 In Our Community Hawkwood School News

Hawkwood’s Time Capsule Open capsule items, explore the school, and program, School Funding and House: The time has finally come enjoy an evening of music, fun and Fundraising. to open Hawkwood’s Time Capsule! games, refreshments and catch up Originally buried in June of 2000, with all your old friends, teachers or Kindergarten Orientation: it will be open for June 5th of this classmates! Kindergarten Orientation for parents year! We will be holding an open only will be held Thursday, May 31 at house Tuesday, June 5 from 5:30 May Parent Information Session: 6:30 p.m. in the Kindergarten room. If p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for all of Hawkwood Our May Parent Information Session your child is registered in Hawkwood and anyone who has been involved will be held Wednesday, May 9 at School next year, please attend this with Hawkwood School in the 6:30 p.m. in the library. Topics for parent introduction meeting. past! Come and check out the time this month include; our Fun Lunch Before and After School Child Care: *New for 2012-2013!* In the 2012-2013 school year, we will have Hawkwood Community Association a before and after school child care program at Hawkwood School! Parade of Garage Sales 2012 The providers will be “Kids Come First” and if you have questions about Saturday May 26th, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. their program please call either Juli or Registration deadline: May 12 Laura-Lee at 403-241-3052 or email [email protected]. It’s that time again to turn your unwanted stuff into someone else’s treasure. Join us in the fun of our community garage sale School Registration: New to and get rid of that clutter, and some unwanted items. Hawkwood? Call the School’s office at 403-777-6410 to register your child Drop your registration into the HCA Drop Boxes located at 7-11 (give to cashier), for the 2012-13 school year. and Husky, or email [email protected] with the information below, to register. Dates to Remember: • On-Going: School Registration Sponsored by: • May 7: Booster Juice Monday HomeLife Central Real Estate Services, • May 9: Parent Information Session Dixie Bain and Kurtis Bain. • May 11: Fun Lunch and Spirit Day • May 25: Extreme Pita Fun Lunch REGISTRATION and Spirit Day • May 31: Kindergarten Orientation Hawkwood Parade of Garage Sales 2012 Saturday, May 26, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Questions about Hawkwood School Council? Contact us at Name: [email protected] or “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook. Address: com/hawkwoodschoolcouncil.

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HCA Member: No____ Yes ____ Membership #  THE HAWKWOOD HAWK EYE MAY 2012 11 In Our Community Hawkwood/Citadel Scouts

To begin, the Hawkwood/Citadel Scouts other friends. The food was even good! The Venturers – the “older” Scouts – organization would like to send out a I must say, while I had some trepidation after spending one weekend ice/winter tremendous and heart-felt thank you to prior to the camp, I had a truly wonder- camping are now prepping for April’s all of the families in the communities ful time! Camp California and July’s Adventure of Citadel and Hawkwood who gener- Camp, which will be in Ontario. Many ously donated their bottles during our April and May will be busy months for of our Venturers are working towards bottle drives and who bought popcorn all of our groups as the regular Scout- earning the Gold or Silver Duke of Edin- during our popcorn drive. The Scouts ing year wraps up as we wane towards burgh Award. programming relies on volunteers and summer holidays. Our Grade 2 Beavers fundraising so that it can continue to of- will be “swimming up” to Cubs, and our fer such rich and important experiences Grade 5 Cubs will become “Scubs” as for its members. they become the newest members of our Scouts group. Many Scouters are going The past month (March) the Scouts have to “Link Camp” at the end of April, been camping, playing, making cars, where they will be able to participate and hiking. I was even fortunate enough again in all kinds of outdoor and indoor to tag along with my youngest son, a activities that will not only increase their Beaver, to Camp Evergreen which is knowledge of ecology and environment, nestled in the trees 14 km south of Sun- but also build their cooperation and Upcoming Events: dre. What a wonderful experience the friendship skills. The purpose of Link • Registration for September, 2012 – Beavers had. They were able to horse- Camp is simple: it is a chance for the May, 2013: June 6, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 back ride, rock-wall climb, try archery, older Scouts to connect with the Scubs p.m. at St. Thomas United Church build survival shelters, learn campfire and the Cubs to connect with the swim- (100 Hawkwood Blvd NW) songs about all sorts of crazy creatures, ming up Beavers. • Link Camp: Apr. 20 – 22 and just spend time with their parent and • Camp “California” (Venturers): Apr. 27 – 29 • Adventure Camp (Venturers): Jun. 30 – Jul. 7 • Summer Camps: chinookcamps.ca

The Beavers at Camp Evergreen March 2012 THE HAWKWOOD HAWK EYE MAY 2012 13 In Our Community House Sparrows–Nothing But Trouble

In the past few years, I’ve seen a big native species have been declining. increase in the number of nesting boxes Nesting boxes may be one reason. in the Hawkwood community. My Well-intentioned people hoping to guess is that most people erect these attract native cavity-nesting birds may bird dwellings in the hope of attracting actually be doing greater harm by the beautiful Eastern Bluebird. not monitoring their boxes regularly, Chickadees, Tufted Titmice and Tree allowing House Sparrows to proliferate Swallows, and House finches which at an alarming rate. will help put a dent in the flying insect population, and fill our yards with song Ed Nied Jr “One house has at least of spring. a dozen birdhouses neatly lined up Photo courtesy of Ed Nied Jr. along the driveway. Unfortunately, all It’s encouraging to see more birdhouses of these boxes are occupied by House capable of defending his territory. out there. But it turns out that a large Sparrows. The people who live there We were absolutely thrilled when the number of these new nest boxes are probably believe they are doing a good bluebird eggs successfully hatched. being used by House Sparrows - the deed, giving the birds a safe haven to worst kind of troublemakers. raise their young. Instead, they have The nestlings were about a week old created a House Sparrow factory, much when I happened to see the female The House Sparrow, Passer domesticus to the detriment of native songbirds.” sparrow exit the bluebird box. It (also known as the English Sparrow), appeared the male sparrow had been is actually not a sparrow at all but a House Sparrows can easily produce keeping the adult bluebirds busy while weaver finch introduced to this country three to five broods per season. As the female sparrow sneaked into their from Europe in the mid-1800s. The if that is not enough, male sparrows box. To my dismay, I found all five male is easily identified by its black will mate with several females. With bluebird nestlings had been killed, each throat and chest, which makes him three to five eggs in the average clutch, with a single beak blow to the head. appear as if he is wearing a bib. The a single pair of house sparrows can This was my turning point. There was female is much harder to discern and quickly become a flock of 15 to 25 no logical explanation for this action, as can easily be confused with fox, song birds in one season, at a single nesting the sparrows had their own undisturbed and field sparrows, to name only a few. site. nest.”

Unlike predatory birds such as hawks But House Sparrows don’t limit The House Sparrow issue needs to which are part of the food chain, House themselves to nesting boxes or be addressed to help deter additional Sparrows will work relentlessly to natural cavities, as Bluebirds and Tree declines in native bird populations. The destroy other birds’ eggs and young - Swallows do. They can build nests most passive course of action - other for no apparent reason other than their almost anywhere - on light fixtures, than taking down nesting boxes - is to determination to take over the bird building ledges and awnings, under remove sparrows’ nests and/or eggs in world. They do not kill for food. roof eaves, you name it. an effort to cut down the population.

Ed Nied Jr “I’ve often come across Ed Nied Jr ”The very first time my Live trapping and relocation of nesting boxes where House Sparrows wife and I were lucky enough to sparrows is not recommended, as this killed adult Bluebirds and Tree have bluebirds nesting at one of two will only move the problem to another Swallows as they sat on their eggs. boxes in our yard. Unfortunately, area. Then they’d begin building a nest right House Sparrows had moved into the on top of them!” other. We would notice the sparrows House Sparrows and Starlings are harassing the bluebirds on occasion, introduced, non-native species and are Sparrow problems have recently but this particular male bluebird was not protected by law. Starlings can been increasing in Hawkwood and more aggressive than most and seemed Continued on next page THE HAWKWOOD HAWK EYE MAY 2012 15 In Our Community

House Sparrows continued songbirds it may be best to take down the nesting boxes and go back easily be controlled by simply using 1 to gardening. If left unmanaged, 1/2” entrance holes, which they cannot House Sparrows will undoubtedly fit through. Until a House Sparrow- win the battles for nesting sites. So proof nesting box can be designed that I am sounding the alarm to anyone Bluebirds and Tree Swallows will readily with birdhouses: Please help prevent accept, the best workable solution appears the House Sparrow population from to be the elimination of the male sparrow, continuing to grow. which makes an attachment to the nest site. This may be difficult for some My plan is to educate the Neighbours people to understand until they have had if we all pull together as a community firsthand experience working a Bluebird and remove the House Sparrow from trail and have seen the destruction caused Hawkwood the native spices will start by House Sparrows. to recover and fill our nest boxes with the species we all want. As long was If you are still uncertain at that House Sparrows are around we will point, then for the sake of our native never have the native birds to fill our yards. Pictured on this page are some of the birds displaced by sparrows in Hawkwood.

Kevin Anderson, 403-547-2859, Article compiled form a number of web sites and my own thoughts: http://herper.tripod. com/nothingbuttrouble.html; http:// herper.tripod.com/housesparrow.html.

Secondary Suite Safety

Before allowing secondary suites as a tenants and their neighbours. will be presented to a Council Commit- legal use in all land use districts, the tee no later than June 2013. City has developed a new enforcement A new process will address the safety approach. of the occupants first, through enforce- The City believes that current enforce- ment and compliance. ment does not have a coordinated All approved secondary suites are under approach. the authority of the Calgary Fire Depart- The City will conduct a pilot project ment and meet the Alberta Fire Code. (May 2012-April 2012) with a sample The Suite Safety Approach, through group of 50 suites in all types of land the pilot project, will provide valu- There are many secondary suites in uses. During the pilot, there will be able feedback before Council allows Calgary, some of which are not located education and engagement, about secondary suites in all land uses. in permitted and discretionary use existing suite safety standards, with areas. landlords and tenants of existing suites. Council may implement the suite en- A one-permit approach for upgrading forcement program on a broader scale Although the number has not been existing suites will be investigated. in 2013. determined, many have not been ap- proved or inspected, and could likely A report on the findings and recommen- Anne Burke pose risks to health and life safety of dations of the Suite Safety Approach THE HAWKWOOD HAWK EYE MAY 2012 17 In Our City Window & Balcony Safety Nose Hill Library

With the return of warmer weather, Programs for Kids & Teens Alberta Health Services EMS would • Gaming for All Ages: Wed. starting like to remind parents of an often May 2, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. overlooked hazard in the home—open • Bouncing Babies: May 9, windows. Every year, paramedics 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. respond to emergencies where a child • Family Storytime; Let’s Go Ex- has fallen from an open window in ploring: May 16, 10:15 a.m. – their house—often from the second 10:45 a.m. floor. Falls such as these are prevent- • Toddler Storytime; Grow, Grow, able by taking time to assess your Grow! May 23, 10:15 a.m. – home and ensuring windows are safe. 10:35 a.m. • Mad Machines: May 26, 2:00 p.m. Windows and screens: – 3:00 p.m. • Move furniture such as cribs, beds, • Preschool Storytime; Little Hands stools, and change tables away from Can Grow Big Things: May 28 windows to prevent access to them. 10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. • Keep drapery cords out of childrens’ or balcony. reach. Wrap excess cord around • Direct supervision of children is the Programs for Adults cleats or tie-downs to avoid a chok- single most effective way to prevent • Jane’s Walk: May 5, 10:00 a.m. ing hazard. falls from windows and balconies. • Coffee and Conversation for Se- • Remember: screens are designed to • Consider installing safety devices niors: May 7, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. keep bugs out, NOT to keep children which limit windows opening to a • Cyber Seniors: Wed. May 9, 16, 23 in! maximum of 4 inches or 10 centime- & 30, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ters. • Green Cart Information Session: Balconies: • Ensure the safety device can be Apr. 19, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. • Do not underestimate a child’s abil- released quickly so the window can • Cyber Seniors Connect: Sat. May ity to climb. Furniture and other be used for escape in case of fire or 12 & 26, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. items stored on balconies and decks other emergency. • Adult Book Club: May 28, can be used to climb resulting in falls 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. – over the railing. AHS EMS is proud to be a member of 8:30 p.m. • Consider installing a balcony guard the Partners Promoting Window and • E-books on the Go: May 30, to eliminate access between the ver- Balcony Safety. Take time to assess 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. tical bars of a balcony or deck. your home for window and balcony • Spanish Conversation Club: May hazards and eliminate the risks before 31, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Further prevention tips: a preventable fall occurs. • Children aged one to four are at Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary.com highest risk of falling from a window Alberta Health Services for more information on these programs. Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. Savings from Fuel-Efficient Driving

Improvements in engine technology carbon dioxide reductions between and efficiency can save you money. about 2,800 and 6,400 kilograms. Over 10 years, a 10% reduction in fuel consumption translates to fuel savings News Canada, Natural Resources between about $1,500 and $3,500 and Canada, www.nrcan.gc.ca. THE HAWKWOOD HAWK EYE MAY 2012 19 In Our City New Recreation Special Tax Bylaws Facilities for In accordance with the Municipal Gov- Bylaws, Program 445 Parks, is approxi- ernment Act (MGA), City Council may mately $877,000. pass a special tax bylaw to raise revenue Calgary for a specific service or purpose, includ- Among the participating communities are The focus of work ing a boulevard tax. Citadel, Hawkwood, McKenzie Lake, is now on concept Royal Oak Estates, and Valley Ridge. design and costing for Boulevard Tax levies and Enhanced the four new recre- Landscape Maintenance Agreements are Special Tax Bylaws 2012 Annual Bud- ation facilities being established at the request of an orga- get Summary: planned for Calgary. One facility is be- nized community group. The process • Citadel has a 2012 Tax Levy of $65 & ing planned for Rocky Ridge in the far was created to provide a self-funded 2012 Budget of $150,345. northwest, and three for the southeast. mechanism for communities that desired • Hawkwood has a 2012 Tax Levy of an enhanced level of park boulevard $58.35 & 2012 Budget of $185,377 “These facilities are being planned for maintenance; and in communities with • McKenzie Lake has a 2012 Tax Levy Calgary’s most underserved areas,” limited fundraising opportunities; or that of $5 & 2012 Budget of $23,360. says project manager, Karen Young. wish to maintain a previous standard of McKenzie Lake special tax levy is for “Amenities like libraries, pools, are- maintenance provided by a developer. snow clearing on pathways only. The nas, gyms and art spaces will provide community has continued the de- places to play, learn, grow and con- Communities establish an Agreement creased tax levy for an additional year nect, for all Calgarians.” with The City, identifying the specific to eliminate a surplus of funds. land involved, defining mutual roles • Royal Oak Estates has a 2012 Tax Administration is scheduled to provide and responsibilities, and outlining Levy of $200 & 2012 Budget of an update on this project to Council in maintenance provisions. Currently, 10 $127,000 June. Please continue to check communities participate in the program • Valley Ridge has a 2012 Tax Levy of www.calgary.ca/newreccentres for city-wide. $60 & 2012 Budget of $112, 560 ongoing updates. Total revenue for the 2012 Special Tax Anne Burke

Knock Knock Joke Joni Righthand THE HAWKWOOD HAWK EYE MAY 2012 21 In Our City The P.U.P.P.Y. Program

In 2011, the City of Calgary estab- The P.U.P.P.Y. initiative engages citi- to increasing user enjoyment and sus- lished the P.U.P.P.Y. (Pick Up Pooch’s zens, educating them about the im- taining the ecological integrity of the Poo Yourself) program: a partnership portance of picking up and disposing many beautiful parks across Calgary. between Calgary Parks and Animal & of pet waste and proper off-leash park Bylaw Services aimed at promoting etiquette through interactive activities For more information about the park clean-up and educating park us- and models. By participating in this P.U.P.P.Y. program please go to cal- ers about sustainable use of off-leash program, Calgarians will gain a deeper gary.ca and search “P.U.P.P.Y.” or call areas. As a result of Calgary’s grow- appreciation of how to use parks and 3-1-1. ing dog population, more and more green spaces in responsible ways. Calgarians are frequenting off-leash Learning to share the space is crucial Animal & Bylaw Services areas to exercise their canine com- panions. With the increased use of these areas comes an increased need for Calgarians to act as park stewards, Fostering Safe Communities: demonstrating responsible pet own- ership and safe behaviours in these Excessive Vehicle Noise Testing multiuse spaces. On Saturday, May 26 and Wednesday, of the bylaw. On December 19, 2011, May 30, Animal & Bylaw Services is Council directed Animal & Bylaw Ser- The 2012 P.U.P.P.Y. program will con- offering Calgarians the opportunity to vices to use the Noise Snare technol- sist of community-based park clean- have the decibel levels of their ve- ogy to test excessive vehicle noise. ups at four featured parks: Southland hicles read by the Noise Snare. Park, River Park, and Details regarding the testing site and Bowmont Park. These events are op- On July 5, 2011 an amendment was times will be available the beginning portunities for park users to show their made to the Calgary Traffic Bylaw of May on calgary.ca by searching pride by volunteering their time to 26M96, citing that any vehicle noise “Vehicle Noise 2012.” help remove litter and dog waste from measured at 96 decibels or more by a off-leash areas. The City of Calgary sound pressure level meter is “objec- Animal & Bylaw Services will be providing clean up supplies for tionable noise” and is in contravention each event.

The P.U.P.P.Y. events will also feature educational activities and interaction Elm Pruning Ban—Help Prevent with various experts on a variety of topics that focus on the health and Dutch Elm Disease safety of humans, pets, wildlife and parks. Dutch elm disease (DED) is a deadly beetle breeding habitat fungus that attacks elm trees spread and reduces the risk that The events and locations are as fol- by elm bark beetles. To reduce the risk fresh cuts from pruning lows: of DED, pruning elm trees is prohib- will attract the beetles. • Sat. May 26, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ited throughout Alberta annually from at Southland Park April 1 to September 30. Provincial For information from • Sat. Jun. 9, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. regulations also prohibit the storage, the Government of Alberta Agriculture at River Park transport and sale of elm firewood. and Rural Development regarding • Sat. Sep. 8, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Dutch elm disease and the elm pruning Nose Hill Park Property owners should prune dead ban, please visit http://www1.agric. • Sat. Oct. 13, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and dying elm branches October 1 to gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/ at Bowmont Park March 31. This helps to reduce the all/prm1043. THE HAWKWOOD HAWK EYE MAY 2012 23 In Our City

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Cassie Campbell Street Hockey and take part in many other exciting FunnyFest Comedy Festival: May Festival: May 4 – 5, . hands-on activities. Free admission. 31 – Jun. 10, Various venues. Features Cheer on two-time Olympic Gold www.geoconvention.com/esfs more than 70 performers at 40 comedy Medalist, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, as showcases at 9 venues over 11 nights. she competes in the Celebrity Game. Stars on Ice: May 13, Scotiabank A variety of themes including Best of Food, games and activities for the whole Saddledome. Professional skaters The Fest, Full Frontal Comedy, Cana- family will also be available. In support in striking costumes, telling stories da vs. USA and the Battle of Alberta. of Ronald McDonald House Southern through movement on ice-skate. www.funnyfest.com Alberta. www.rmhsouthernalberta.org www.starsonice.ca Calgary Ukrainian Festival: Jun. 2 Calgary Beerfest: May 4 – 5, Big Four Otafest: May 18 – 20, University of – 3, Acadia Recreation Complex. Fea- Building. A variety of beer from around Calgary. Showcases Japanese anima- tures colourful dancing and folk melo- the world, live entertainment and games. tion and aims to address the impor- dies from across Canada and Ukraine. www.get-a-life.ca/calgarybeerfest tance of opposites; the yin and yang Shop for souvenirs in the marketplace of East Asian culture. and sample homecooked perogies. Kids Help Phones, 2012 Walk So Kids www.otafest.com/2012/ www.calgaryukrainianfestival.ca Can Talk: May 6, Eau Claire Market. Join 15,000 Canadians from more than Calgary International Children's 50 communities across the country to Festival: May 22 – 26, EPCOR CEN- help raise funds for Kids Help Phone, TRE for the Performing Arts. Brings A Sampling of Canada’s leading youth counselling professional live theatre, dance, music service. www.walksokidscantalk.com and more to families. World-class per- Concerts formances from Brazil, West Africa, Mother’s Day Brunch at the Cal- Scotland, Belgium, USA and Canada. • B.B. King with Special Guests: gary Zoo: May 13, . www.calgarychildfest.org May 9, Century Casino Show mom how special she is with • The Black Keys: May 11, Scotia- a Mother’s Day Brunch. Every year Rocky Mountain Rally: May 24 – 26, bank Saddledome features a different theme. Stoney Nakoda Resort. A fun spectator • Nickelback: May 21, Scotiabank www.calgaryzoo.org friendly event. Bring your lawn chairs, Saddledome a cooler, some bug spray, and a few • Deana Carter: May 26, Century Free Family Skate: May 13, 10:30 friends to enjoy a day outdoors watch- Casino a.m. – 4:00 pm., WinSport’s Athletic ing Canada's top rally drivers zoom by. • Switchfoot: May 26, MacEwan and Ice Complex. Join us for a fun day www.rockymountainrally.com Ballroom of skating for teh whole family. • Charley Pride: Jun. 3, Southern www.winsportcanada.ca Annual Festival of Quilts: May 26 & Alberta Jubilee 27, Heritage Park Historical Village. • Randy Travis: Jun. 9, Deerfoot Sport Chek Mothers Day Run Hundreds of quilts will be on display Inn and Casino & Walk: May 13, . at Western Canada's largest outdoor • Bryan Adams: Jun. 20, Scotia- 5K/10K run/walk in support of quilt show. www.heritagepark.ca bank Saddledome the Calgary Health Trust. • John Mellencamp: Jun. 21 – 22, www.mdrunandwalk.com Calgary Lilac Festival: May 27, 4th Southern Alberta Jubilee Street SW (Mission District). A street • Feist: Jun. 22, Earth Science for Society Exhibition fair put on by area merchants and • Johnny Reid: Jul. 13, Scotiabank (ESfS): May 13 – 15, Calgary TELUS businesses. Enjoy rock, country, jazz, Saddledome Convention Centre. Participants will folk and world music. A Kid's World • Brad Paisley: Jul. 14, Scotiabank have the opportunity to pan for gold with a kid's stage, crafts and balloons. Saddledome with Yukon Dan, find hidden treasures www.4streetcalgary.com/lilacfestival/