Hello Glenbrook!
May is a great month for beautifying our community after a long winter. On Saturday, May 3, we will be hosting our Parks Cleanup event, where we will spruce up local parks, streets, and public spaces. If you are interested in participating, more details can be found in this newsletter.
We will also be having our annual Community Cleanup, a.k.a. Dumpster Day, on Saturday, May 31 in partnership with the City of Calgary. A full list of goods that can and cannot be accepted is included in the newsletter as well. Women In Need Society (WINS) will be onsite to accept donations of gently used household items and clothing. Technotrash will also be on hand to collect Eligible Program Electronics, including televisions, monitors, laptops and other computers, printers and fax machines, as well as batteries from small appliances and other devices. For every tonne of electronic waste collected, the community association will receive a funding rate of $500.
Now that spring has sprung, we are planning a number of other fun community events for the near future. The Glenbrook Greenthumbs Community Garden will have an herb container workshop on Monday, May 5, led by Janet Melrose from Calgary’s Cottage Gardener. Registration is required as limited spots are available.
We will be hosting Confidently You, a workshop in partnership with the Queen’s Confidence Academy, on Thursday, May 22. Kids can learn from Calgary Pageant winners about building confidence in themselves and uplifting others through hands-on activities and discussions. Registration is required, and more information can be found inside the newsletter.
We are continuing to accept nominations for our two annual community awards, but the deadline is fast approaching. If you would like more information on the Glenbrook Lifetime Member Award or the Glenbrook Community Partnership Award, please reach out to us before Monday, May 20, and we will help you through the nomination process.
Finally, May is National Bike Month! If you’re ever in need of a reason to dust off your bike, May might just be the perfect time to get out and explore the city. It’s also a great reminder to be aware that cyclists and motorcyclists are back out on the road. As always, please continue to watch your speed when driving through Glenbrook. A reminder that 45 Street has a maximum speed of 40 km/h, 26 Avenue has a maximum speed of 50 km/h, and all playground and school zone reductions remain in effect until 9:00 pm each night.
Take care,
Kim
President, Glenbrook Community Association
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