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EsperantoMay 17, 2012
Community Dinner
You are invited to a free community dinner at the Salvation Army on Gesner Street on Saturday, May 26th @ 12pm. Click here for the poster.
Halifax North West Trails (Everyone Loves Maps!)
Do you like Trails? Do you like Maps and planning for our great community projects? HRM Staff and the Protected Areas Branch of NS Environment have been discussing the vision for a Regional Park.
The Public Meeting on May 31st at 6:30pm - St. Peters Church Hall. Check out http://www.halifaxnorthwesttrails.ca/ for more detail.
Let's Talk!
Interested in getting involved in improving our community? On June 25th at 6pm-8pm, The Fairview Clayton Park Community Action Network and Halifax Community Health Board are hosting a "Let's Talk" meeting. Click here for a poster and more information.
May 11, 2012
Health Matters
There are a number of health and wellness courses/seminars being offered by the Chebucto Health Team in our community this summer.
They include topics like:
- Basics of Heart Healthy Living
- Making the most of Your Food Dollar
- Cooking with the Community Health Team
- Weight Management Guide
- Eating for Health
- Low Intensity Walking Group
- Core Strength & Stabilty
- Meditation
- Stretching & Strengthening
- Stress Managment
Those are just a few - There are so many more!
Click here for a PDF of the scheduled events.
House Hours this coming Week
Monday, May 14th: 6:00pm - 10:00 pm
Tuesday, May 15th: 12:00pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, May 16th: 2:00pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday, May 17th: 12:00pm - 8:00 pm
Friday, May 18th: 9:00am - 9:00 pm
You can drop by the Nova Scotia Legislature, or watch the proceedings live, and you can also find the previously recorded sessions at the Legislature website and for download as podcasts.
http://nslegislature.ca/index.php/proceedings/legislative-tv/
When the house isn't sitting, committees are also available through streaming media, and though podcasts.
http://nslegislature.ca/index.php/proceedings/audio/
May 7, 2012
Halifax North West Trails Association
The Halifax Northwest Trails Association has made a handy list of guided summer hikes. Click here to view it and plan some outdoor activity on our local trails.
Make your mark: You can put your name on a metre of trail, and your donation will be commemorated on a plaque on the trail. Go to this link for more information.
Burton Ettinger School's "Green Our Schools" Garden Project
Come participate in Burton Ettinger School's Greening project. Tonight is the planning meeting, which will be followed up at later dates with plenty of work in the garden building raised beds, shovel dirt, dig out old plants, and create gardens. Your help is needed. Please bring shovel, gloves, water bottle etc...
Tonight: Planning Meeting for the Garden.
Monday, May 7,
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the library
Make it happen!
Planting & Building Work Party at the school
Saturday, May 12,
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 2,
10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
House Hours this Week
Monday, May 7th: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday, May 8th: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday, May 9th: 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday, May 10th: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday, May 11th: 9:00am - 9:00pm
May 5, 2012
Spring Frolic
Today I participated in the Spring Frolic at Ecolé Burton Ettinger Elementary - their annual fundraiser. The school was full of kids and families having fun and raising money for school projects. Congratulations to all organizers and volunteers.
April 20, 2012
House Hours this coming week
Monday, April 23rd - 4:00pm-10:00pm
Tuesday, April 24th - 12:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday, April 25th - 2:00pm-6:00pm
Thursday, April 26th - 12:00pm-8:00pm
Friday, April 27th - 9:00am-9:00pm
April 12, 2012
Financial Literacy Workshop
Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada will be offering a financial literacy workshop on Friday, May 25 from 10:00 to 11:30 at the Fairview Family Resource Centre
3524 Dutch Village Road (map on the right), across the street from Dairy Queen and Giant Tiger
To register please call 443-9569
House Hours this coming week
Monday, April 16th, 2:00pm-3:30pm
Tuesday, April 17th, 10:30am-11:30am
Wednesday, April 18th, 12:00pm-1:30pm
Thursday, April 19th, 10:30am-11:30am
April 5, 2012
Happy Easter Weekend
Best wishes to everyone for a great holiday weekend.
The house will resume sitting on Tuesday. Here's the Legislature hours for the coming week:
Tuesday, April 10th |
2:00pm-10:00pm |
Wednesday, April 11th |
2:00pm-6:00pm |
Thursday, April 12th |
2:00pm-10:00pm |
Friday, April 13th |
9:00am-3:00pm |
April 3, 2012
Mark your Calendar: Halifax Northwest Trails Association AGM
The Halifax northwest Trails Association will hold their AGM on April 12, 7pm, Trinity Anglican Church, 321 Main Ave.
The organization is still seeking trail monitors to patrol - all training is provided.
Please contact Bob MacDonald for further information - or if you would like to become an active part of the organization. info@halifaxnorthwesttrails.ca or call 443-5051
April 3, 2012
In the Legislature
This week will be full of events related to the budget release today. To listen to the budget release, you can click here.
You wil be able to watch the proceedings live, and you can also find the previously recorded sessions at the Legislature website and for download as podcasts.
http://nslegislature.ca/index.php/proceedings/legislative-tv/
When the house isn't sitting, committees are also available through streaming media, and though podcasts.
http://nslegislature.ca/index.php/proceedings/audio/
March 27, 2012
Stone Hearth Bistro
Congratulations to MetroWorks' Stone Hearth Bistro on their Grand Opening today (although this is the official opening - it is already open for lunch or dinner).
The Bistro and Cafe are located in the Bayers Road Centre on the ground floor of the new office building. It's a beautiful space, and a welcome addition to the community. I have not been able to get there for a meal yet, but I've heard it's good!
Click here to go to their website.
March 24, 2012
Parent-n-Tot Bowl-a-Thon
The Fairview Family Resource Centre's annual Bowl-aThon is on Saturday, March 24th.
Come join in and bring a team!
Parent ‘n Tot Bowl-a-thon/Fundraiser
Saturday, March 24-2012
2:00 pm -4:00 pm
Bowlarama,
3459 Desmond Avenue (The Village at Bayers Road)
For further information, please call 443-9569
March 23, 2012
Let's Go Hawks!
The Halifax Hawks' Bantam A Female Provincials are hosting a tournament today at the Centennial Arena. The opening ceremonies are today from 7:30-8:30pm. Good luck to all participants!
March 16, 2012
Visit With The Dental Hygienist!
On Friday, March16, from 12:00 noon -3:30pm, The Fairview Family Resource Centre will have a visiting Dental Hygienist available to check the teeth of children up to 12 years old.
Please call the Fairview Family Resource
Centre/Parent ‘n Tot to register.
Location: 3524 Dutch Village Rd. Halifax, NS B3N 2S1
Website: www.parentntot.com
Email: parentntot@eastlink.ca
Phone: (902) 443-9569
March 1, 2012
Family Bingo!
Today Burton Ettinger School held its Family Bingo. It was a good tunrout, and great fundraiser for the school's PTA. My son and I even won the second bingo game. :)
February 16, 2012
Fairview United Church - Piano and Organ Fundraiser
Fairview United Church is fundraising for a new piano and organ. Gaining the instruments will create the opportunity for local choirs and muscians to useir facility to hold concerts and events in our community.
For information on this fundraiser, and to contribute, please contact Ferne Mardlin-Smith at 876-7744.
February 13, 2012
Turkey Dinner & Company
The community is invited to a free Turkey Dinner this Saturday, February 18th at 12pm-1pm at 50 Gesner Avenue. The event is hosted by the Salvation Army and Alive Christian Church. Whether seeking a good hot meal, or the warmth of company, all are welcome.
February 10, 2012
COLTA Meeting - Update
Yesterday evening I attended the COLTA (Chain of Lakes Trail Association) unveiling of its Master Plan. The plan was developed by Ekistics Planning & Design. The plan should be available online soon. In the meantime, I have a PDF version if you'd like to see it. (Be forewarned: It's a 20+ MB file.)
February 6, 2012
Chain of Lakes Trail Meeting & Newsletter
The Chain of Lakes Trail Association will be meeting on Thursday, February 9th at 7pm - 9pm, at the Canada Games Centre (26 Thomas Raddall Drive) to present their ten year plan.
There is opportunity for input and involvement in the work on this excellent community trail. Click here for the poster for the meeting.
COLTA also puts out a regular newsletter about its activities. Here is a pdf copy of the newsletter.
January 30, 2012
Canada Blood Services, Bayers Road - 1st Anniversary
The Bayers Road branch of Canada Blood Services is celebrating its 1st anniversary at their location tomorrow, January 31st. Congratulations!
January 23, 2012
Parent n Tot - Programming for Families
Fairview Family Resource Centre offers a range of educational and supportive programs for our community including parent respite, first aid training, bowling, ESL (in partnership with ISIS), life skills programming (such as coping skills, resume writing, literacy, and personal development support), and an on-site public health nurse visits.
For further information, Parent n Tot's regular programs are on their website calendar at www.parentntot.com or phone them at 443-9569.
January 16, 2012
Halifax North West Trails Association - Update
I attended the Community Open House at Trinity Anglican Church for input into the Mainland North Linear Parkway Trail Extension. The church is the current end-point for the trail. The idea is to extend it to the Chain of Lakes Trail, and then eventually into Long Lake Provincial Park.
These days I'm also exploring the possibility of linking the Stoneridge subdivision safely with the Chain of Lakes Trail. There will be more on this possibility in the months to come.
Contact info@halifaxnorthwesttrails.ca for more information.
http://www.halifaxnorthwesttrails.ca/
January 15, 2012
Halifax North West Trails Association
You are invited to a Community Open House. Your input is requested for the Mainland North Linear Parkway Trail Extension.
Tomorrow:
Monday January 16, 2:30-7:30pm.
Trinity Anglican Church, 321 Main Ave.
Drop by any time. The walking/biking trail currently ends near Main Ave./Dunbrack St. - the first phase of construction will hopefully start this spring. Come learn about the proposed trail extension towards the Chain of Lakes trail, and give your input and feedback.
Door prizes and light refreshments.
Speakers at 3:00pm and 6:30pm.
Contact info@halifaxnorthwesttrails.ca for more information.
Hosted by Halifax North West Trails Association.
http://www.halifaxnorthwesttrails.ca/
Looking for previous updates? Check the archive.