SEPTEMBER 2013 MONITOR 5 TTipsips fforor a ServingSe Christie Park and Strathcona Park GGreatreat SSchoolchool YYear!ear! Back to School SSAFETYAFETY TThehe CCourtshipourtship DDanceance STRATHCONA MONITOR SEPTEMBER 2013 3 MONITOR In Our Community SCA Community Association Serving Strathcona, Christie & Aspen Girl Guides Signal Hill 277 Strathcona Drive SW Calgary, Alberta, T3H 2A4 Sparks Have Fun Starting Girl Library Offi ce: 403.249.1138 Guides! Fax: 403.249.7811 Sparks, for girls in Kindergarten and • Alberta Culture Days 2013— Community Art Showcase: www.SCACalgary.ca Grade One, is where the Girl Guide • Sep. 27 & 28 , 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. [email protected] adventure begins! • Sep. 29, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Artists will be present 2:00 pm – Elected Officials The Sparks program focuses on making 4:00 pm. Alderman: new friends, becoming aware of our • Artists of the iGeneration: Sep. 11, Richard Pootmans community, and discovering nature. 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. 403-268-1646 Girls try new things, learn new skills, • Picture Your Plate: Sep. 28, [email protected] and hopefully gain new confi dence! 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. • Photographing Your Children: MLA: Last year, Sparks in our District Sep. 28, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm. Ken Hughes attended sleepovers and day camps. • Alfred Hitchcock—Master of 403-216-5439 They learned about our community by Suspense: Sep. 29, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm. [email protected] touring the fi re station, grocery store, pet store and • Tween Book Club: Sep. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 12 & Dec. 10, 7:00 pm – MP: library. They 8:00 pm. Ages 10 – 14. Rob Anders did service • Toastmasters International— 403-292-6666 projects such as Youth Leadership Program: Wed. [email protected] a community pathway clean- Oct. 9 – Nov. 27, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Ages 13 – 17. Suburban Journals Publishing up, and making Editor & Article Submissions: birthday boxes Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary. [email protected] for the food bank. They learned songs, com for more information on these Submission deadlines for this monthly publication are made crafts, sold Girl Guide cookies, the 10th of the month, prior to the distribution month. collected badges, and of course, had programs. Registration is required for fun! all programs unless otherwise noted. Advertising Sales: Pam There are several Sparks units in our 403-880-1819 Sarcee Hills District that still have [email protected] space! To register your daughter in The ad booking deadline is the 14th of the month prior to the distribution month. Sparks, check out http://register. girlguides.ca. This publication is published 12 times a year by Suburban Journals Publishing and delivered to residents by Canada Post. This publication is also available for Contact us locally at sarceehills_ pickup from local retail outlets or view it online at www.suburbanjournals.ca/currentissues. [email protected] if you have questions. Please note: the information and opinions in this newsletter are subject to change, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the publisher or editor. Content contained in this publication may not be reproduced Also, watch for our Girl Guide mint without the written consent of Suburban Journals cookie sales in September and October Publishing. The information herein is believed accurate but not warranted so. Any advertisements, home in your neighbourhood and in front of businesses, babysitters & nannies, or other parties listed various retail stores in WestHills. in the Strathcona Monitor should not be interpreted as recommendations or endorsements by the editor or the publisher. Please support our cookie campaign! The girls in your neighbourhood will thank you for it! STRATHCONA MONITOR SEPTEMBER 2013 5 In Our City Calgary Connection Graffiti Vandalism Volunteer Calgary: Visit Women’s English and Social Group: Graffi ti vandalism is fi gures, letters, www.volunteercalgary.ab.ca for Improve your spoken English and meet drawings or stickers applied, scribbled, volunteer opportunities in Calgary. new women in your neighbourhood scratched, etched, sprayed or attached with the New Friends and on or to the surface of any premises, Help Us Find Housing For Families Neighbourhood group program. Drop structure, or other property. It can be In Need: Discovery House is a not- in at one of our weekly groups. There done by a variety of methods including for-profi t agency that helps women is no cost. There are no immigration spray paint, markers, etching and pens and children leaving domestic violence requirements and no minimum English to name a few. Graffi ti done without the by placing them in homes across requirement. Free childcare for kids 6 owner’s permission is vandalism and is Calgary. Families are provided with months old to 6 years old. Visit a crime carrying serious consequences. individualized support for up to two www.ciwa-online.com/get-involved/ Most graffi ti vandalism IS not gang years to successfully transition to ongoing-events for group locations and related, but if graffi ti vandalism is left independence. times. For more information unchecked, other criminal activities contact 403-444-1752 or may begin to start in the area as the We are looking for landlords to partner [email protected]. perception of the community is that with us to house 35 families currently no one cares or is taking care of on our waiting list. If you are a caring The Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary the area. Graffi ti vandalism needs landlord and have space available Home-Start Program is looking for to be reported to 3-1-1. If graffi ti for rent, please contact our Housing volunteers: Volunteers visit a family vandalism is not removed quickly, Liaison at 587-226-0983. For more home once a week to provide emotional this inaction may be interpreted as a info: www.discoveryhouse.ca. and practical support by offering sign of low neighborhood pride, and companionship and practical assistance. graffi ti vandalism will spread to other Go back to school—as a tutor: Help create a healthy community and buildings, streets and properties. Do you miss that back-to-school meet a new family! Training, Police excitement, the buzz of the school bell, and Child Welfare checks are provided. What to do: and the energy of kids? Then become a For more information or to register as a 1. Record the graffi ti vandalism by school reading tutor. The benefi ts: you volunteer, please contact Lynne at 403- taking a photograph (if possible) of the get to be part of the school community, 660-1136 or [email protected]. damage giving back feels great, and you make a 2. Note the location difference to a child! Training is free. 3. Report the graffi ti by calling 3-1-1 Register at www.calgaryreads.com. Responsibly 4. Remove the graffi ti if it is on your property or with permission of the 1292 Lord Strathcona’s Horse Recycle Mobile property owner. The longer it is left for (Royal Canadians) Army Cadet viewing the more likely other graffi ti Corps: Join us if you are 12 years or Devices will appear in the area. older, want to meet friends and try At www.RecycleMyCell.ca enter new things. Activities include survival Please visit www.graffi tifreecalgary. your postal code to fi nd the drop-off training, trekking, marksmanship, ca for more information on graffi ti locations where your devices will military marching, sports, leadership vandalism and how you can make be accepted for recycling, regardless training, and more. Parade nights are a difference in your community to of brand or condition. The site held at the Sir Arthur Currie Building address graffi ti vandalism. also gives you simple information on Thursdays from 6:20 pm to 9:10 to delete all of your personal pm with optional training on Sundays. Federation of Calgary Communities information from the device before Visit www.1292armycadets.ca or Building Safe Communities Program. you recycle it. www.1292cadetparentsociety.com to Article provided by Calgary Police learn more. Service Graffi ti Coordinator Constable - News Canada Dave Ladic. STRATHCONA MONITOR SEPTEMBER 2013 7 In Our City Tickets, admission or registration may be required for events. Event details are believed correct as of Events In and Around Calgary press time but may change at any time. Spruce The Terry Fox Run: Sep. 15, Eau animals. Welcome to bring your dogs. Meadows Claire. Run in support of cancer www.walkforfarmanimals.org Masters: Sep. research. www.terryfox.org 4 – 8, Spruce Red Green—How To Do Everything Meadows. Calgary Home + Interior Design Tour: Sep. 29, Southern Alberta Jubilee. See the world's best equestrian athletes Show: Sep. 19 – 22, BMO Centre. Enjoy a night of comedy with Red compete for over two million dollars in Everything home—helpful advice, Green. www.redgreen.com prize money at this exciting international money saving solutions and 375+ of show jumping tournament. Calgary's favourite retailers. Helping Families Art Exhibit: Oct. www.sprucemeadows.com www.calgaryhds.com 4, 7:00 pm, Marda Loop Communities Centre. Art sold on a fi rst come fi rst Calgary Corporate Challenge Family Walk A Mile in Her Shoes: Sep. 19, served basis. Tickets include appetizers Day: Sep. 7, WinSport's Canada Olympic Plaza. Join local celebrities and live music by The Doll Sisters. Olympic Park. An all-day festival of and other men by strapping on high www.helpingfamilieshandlecancer activities, including a mountain bike heels in support of women and children race, truck pull, a kids area and much taking steps to walk away from family more. Open to the public and free. www. violence. www.walkamile.ca calgarycorporatechallenge.com A Sampling of Calgary International Film Festival: Parkinson Step 'n Stride: Sep.