Hello Hawkwood!
Welcome to October! This month, we set aside some time to celebrate with family and friends during Thanksgiving. I invite everyone to reflect on all we are grateful for and take some time to send out compassionate thoughts into the universe to those who are not as fortunate to live in a safe community like Hawkwood.
I hope everyone had an opportunity to take in HCA’s Fall Festival and Market on September 21 at the Hawkwood Community Park – wasn’t that a party! In addition to taking advantage of shopping with local vendors, the community enjoyed performances from Indigenous drummers, lion dancers, Highland dancers, and were entertained by the Rockin’ Kings band for the remainder of the evening. Please watch our socials and website for upcoming events; and if you are interested in volunteering with the Events Committee, send them an email at [email protected].
A reminder that Hawkwood’s LEAF levy vote will be held Tuesday, October 8 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Uplands Recreation Centre. Our community is very fortunate to benefit from this program – the flower displays are a welcome sight during our growing season and our parks and pathways are well-maintained for everyone’s enjoyment. Please plan to vote – bring proof of property ownership (i.e. property assessment) and corresponding valid identification.
Following up on my September submission, there are vacancies on HCA’s Board of Directors. If you have always wondered how you could serve our community in this capacity, please email me to learn more.
To celebrate the HCA’s 40th anniversary, we continue to recognize our volunteers. This month, I would like to acknowledge and thank all the volunteers who helped out with HCA’S Fall Festival and Market on September 21. From our walkers, who delivered door hangers to homes around the neighbourhood promoting the event, to all the folks who signed up for volunteers shifts on event day, thank you! A special thanks to our dedicated Events Committee, who work tirelessly behind the scenes to bring these fun events to our community!
Please send me an email at [email protected] if you have any questions, comments, or want to learn more about the HCA.
In gratitude and kindness,
Michele del Valle
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