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May 3, 2020 10:30 AM to noon Meeting point: Historic Trinity Lutheran Church 840 3 Ave SW walk ends at Eau Claire Market, give yourself time to return to the start ECCA - EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 5 Excellent Reasons to Advertise in Community Newsletter Magazines 1. Top of Mind Brand Awareness: Consistent advertising leads to increased sales. Companies maintain and gain market share when community residents are consistently reminded of their brands. 2. Payback: Community residents trust, and call businesses that advertise in their community magazines. 3. High Readership: 68% female | Even distribution of Millennial, Gen X, and Baby Boomer readers 4. Cost Effective:With advertising rates as low as $0.01 cent per household, advertising in our community maga- zines is incredibly affordable. 5. Geofence Your Audience: Manage your budget, optimize your returns and target your audience by specific community magazines. Nearby Community Newsletter Magazines: To Advertise Call 403 720 0762 Email [email protected] GREAT NEWS MEDIA 4 A P R I L 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities ECCA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Last month in this letter I talked about the Green Line this, we’ve learned that the virus has even made its way to LRT and the City’s revised plans for it, likely now includ- Eau Claire, an employee in the popular Garage sports bar ing a new bridge to be built from 2nd Street in Eau Claire in the Eau Claire Market having contracted the virus and over Prince’s Island park and the river and connecting that the restaurant being temporarily closed. We extend with Centre Street North. I and other ECCA board mem- our best wishes for his recovery. bers and Eau Claire residents have attended various meetings and workshops about this new proposal and One consequence of the virus is that all the Green Line I’d planned to spend part of this month’s letter describ- meetings I was going to encourage you to attend have ing some of the developments and the reactions of the now been cancelled. However, you can still make your different Eau Claire residents to them that I’ve heard. views known online through the Green Line website. I’d have mentioned some of the further meetings that I was also going to describe some of the events that were being planned and encouraged anyone interested ECCA has been planning for Eau Claire residents and to learn more about it and to attend and make your friends, beginning with a return of our annual spring views known “Happy Hour” social evening on Thursday, April 30 from And certainly, there are a wide variety of views in Eau 5 to 7 PM at Oceana Restaurant. This is a great way to Claire—from outright opposition to the above ground meet your Eau Claire neighbours, not otherwise easy river crossing to tentative support. The most common in our community of “vertical villages.” We’re still plan- and deepest concerns I heard were about how the natu- ning to proceed with that while following the news and ral area of the park and the whole experience of visiting advice from the city and province about guidelines for the park could be preserved. public events. So please keep that date open and watch our website for developments. As we get closer you can But it was also disturbing to learn that the new plan very be sure that our first priority in any decision will be the likely has the train line going through the area where health and safety of our community. part of the River Run condominium now is, meaning that at least part of that development in Eau Claire Also keep open May 3 for another Jane’s Walk through the would likely have be taken down. history of our community and June 17 for the ECCA An- nual General Meeting—pending further developments. However, discussion of these events has been overtaken by the rapidly changing situation with the COVID-19 vi- In the meantime, stay healthy, practise good hygiene rus. We’ve all been following the news of developments in and remember our local Eau Claire businesses. This will Canada and elsewhere. Right now, in mid-March as I write likely be a tough time for them and anything we can do to support them will help. Save the date, but check our website. All events subject to change due to COVID-19 restrictions Eau Claire Community Association Annual General Meeting June 17 Please save the date. E A U C L A I R E I A P R I L 2020 5 EVENTS CONCRETE SEALING CALENDAR Kilbco offers concrete resealing to help protect and Eau Claire Community Association is planning a num- enhance the appearance of exposed aggregate, colored ber of 2020 events. Save the dates and watch for more and stamped concrete patios, walkways and driveways. information on our web site and social media. We take pride in using the best sealing products available which help repel salt and protect against Jane’s Walk UV rays. May 3, 2020 – 10:00 to 11:30 am Please call Kilbco to maintain the value of your investment. Bike Tune-up Saturday May 30, 2020 - 1:00 to 2:00 PM FREE ESTIMATES Annual General Meeting Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - 5:30 to 7:30 PM SEALED UNSEALED Join us for informative speakers and wine and cheese after Art in the Park Saturday, July 18, 2020 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM Locally Owned & Nature Walk Operated Sunday, August 16, 2020 - 3:00 to 4:00 PM Free Estimates to 403.870.0737 Fall Neighbour Day TBD 6 A P R I L 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities THE EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (ECCA) About Us The Eau Claire Community Association (ECCA) was founded in 1992 as a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the quality of living in Eau Claire. It is recognized by the City of Calgary as the official voice of the Eau Claire community. The ECCA by- laws define the purpose and direction of the ECCA and are registered under the Societies Act of Alberta. The bylaws are available at www.eauclaireca.com/about. The community of Eau Claire is located adjacent to the downtown commercial core, bounded by Prince’s Is- land and the Bow River on the north and centre of 4th Avenue on the south, extending from the centre of 2nd Street SW to the centre of 9th Street SW. Membership Membership in the ECCA is open to all residents. The Mission annual fee is $6 per household. The majority of Eau The Eau Claire Community Association strives to create Claire condominium complexes (and therefore their a vibrant connected community. Our approach to plan- residents) hold a membership, paid for by the condo ning and development is to enhance the quality of life corporation. Business memberships are also available. for our residents. Strong membership empowers the ECCA to protect the interests of our community. Issues of key interest are Vision planning, transportation and safety. The ECCA’s role is Eau Claire is a safe, clean and liveable residential com- to provide a voice for Eau Claire residents, to help en- munity proud of its natural environment. We are sup- sure that community interests are being considered portive of social and recreational gathering places and and that development is in keeping with the Area Re- relevant businesses that support the community. development Plan. Connect with ECCA www.eauclaireca.com [email protected] www.facebook.com/eauclaireca www.twitter.com/eauclaireca Contact us at [email protected] E A U C L A I R E I A P R I L 2020 7 Save the date, but check our website. All events subject to change due to COVID-19 restrictions 8 A P R I L 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities GREENLINE LRT UPDATE Members of the ECCA Board of directors went to an open Opposition is growing to this project as redesigned.