Living in Lendrum

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January 6 @ at The Hall
Lendrum Community League Meeting

LCL meeting jan 6 at 7PM at the Community Hall

Everyone is Welcome! There are a number of Vacant positions that need to be filled.
Please send Agenda items to secretary@lendrum.org

Vacant Positions
Lendrum Community League

Volunteer in your community.

Vice President
Athletic Park
Fundraising
Board Members at Large are always welcome.

Please email secretary@lendrum.org
For a complete listing of all positions visit: Lendrum Community League - Executive & Coordinators

Winter Festivities

  Holiday Magic @ City Hall Dec 2 - 6

  Celebrate the Season @ AB Legislature Rotunda Dec 5 to 23

  DIY Holiday Ornaments @ Reuse Centre Dec 12

  Noël à la Cité @ Cité Francophone Dec 13

  New Year’s Day Levee @ Government House Jan 1

  South West Ski Fest @ Blue Quill Jan 25

  Front Yards in Bloom: Winterscapes Jan 12 - Feb 17

Dec 15 - Edmonton Christmas Bird Count

The date for the 2019 Edmonton Christmas Bird Count is Sunday, December 15th.
This traditional citizen-science project contributes data to an immense database managed and analyzed by the National Audubon Society and Bird Studies Canada. Thousands of Christmas Counts occur around the world. Edmonton, Alberta has been continuously participating since 1955!
If you have never counted birds on a CBC before, check out the Participate page to find out how you can volunteer. Come out for the count! Winter Birds seen regularly in Edmonton

MEC - Winter Recreation Events
Dec & Jan

MEC Edmonton South @ 1624 99 St NW offers several free events where you can learn new skills to help you enjoy your time outdoors.
A full listing can be found at   MEC Events

  Outdoor climbing, basic anchor theory @ MEC Dec 10

  Learn how to use a map and compass @ MEC Jan 2

  How to go winter camping: Brrrring it on @ MEC Jan 6

  How to use a GPS: digital navigation explained @ MEC Jan 16

  Learn how to wax your skis or snowboard @ MEC Jan 26

Family Futures Resource Network
Winter 2020 Program & Guide

Winter 2020 Program & Guide pdf

Fall & Winter Green Shack
in our neighbouring communities, as well as city wide.

Fall & Winter Green Shack programs are available in our neighbouring communities.
Nov 9 - Dec 6 in McKernan
Nov 30 - Dec 21 in Allendale
Green Shack Dates and Times

Toonie Talks @ Yellowbird East Community Centre

All Toonie Talks are offered at a cost of $2.
Location: Yellowbird East Community Centre at 10710 - 19 Avenue NW
Please RSVP so that presenters can be informed of numbers, accommodate everyone and offer the best experience possible. Call 587-987-3200 to RSVP.

Sponsored by SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Association (SWESA).

Multiple Dates During the Year
Drum Circle
@ McMullen Gallery

2nd Wednesday, from August 14 through to January 8
12:10 PM – 12:50 PM
McMullen Gallery, U of A Hospital

A drop-in drum circle with the Friends of University Hospitals' Artists on the Wards Staff Musicians and presented by by Friends of University Hospitals.

Register for your free ticket at Drum Circle.
For various exhibit dates, visit the McMullen Gallery Events Calendar.

EcoPitch - Alberta Emerald Foundation

Modelled after the hit TV show Dragons’ Den, EcoPitch invites youth to present their environmental dream project to a panel of eco-celebrity judges. EcoPitch - Alberta Emerald Foundation

Community Sandboxes :: City of Edmonton

Free sand is available in the sandbox at the Lendrum Community Hall. It is provided during winter weather to use on your icy sidewalks and walkways. Remember to bring your own container when you visit your local community sandbox or Roadway Maintenance Yard. Call 311 if the sandbox is empty; crews fill them as time permits.

Neighbourhood Blading :: City of Edmonton

Look up when snow will be cleared in our neighbourhood or where you work.

Sidewalk Snow Removal Survey

The City of Edmonton is collecting information on barriers and motivators to removing snow and ice on sidewalks adjacent to residential private property. The results of this survey will be used to develop and enhance programs and create communications on the need to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice.

The quick survey closes December 15, 2019.

University of Alberta
South Campus – Michener Park
Long Range Development Plan Amendment

The U of A held a Public Open House on Nov 27, 2019 to provide information on the amendment of land use plans (Long Range Development Plan) for the South Campus - Michener Park area.

Information presented at the Open House will be posted online until December 19, 2019 at www.uab.ca/community

Direct your questions to Emily Ball at 780-492-4345 or by email at emily.ball@ualberta.ca

University of Alberta Long Range Development Plan

Community Crime and Safety Survey

Lendrum Community League is working in partnership with the Edmonton Police Service and the City of Edmonton Neighbourhood Empowerment Team to identify community safety concerns. Community Crime and Safety Survey

Reporting Crime

Crime in Progress - Call the Emergency Number 911.

For suspicious behaviour or a crime that has already happened:

Call the non-emergency line at Call 780-423-4567
Or report it using Online Crime Reporting

It is important to report suspicious behaviour. This data is collected and may result in more patrols in our neighbourhood.

Neighbourhood Response - Neighbourhood Empowerment Team :: City of Edmonton is a directory of phone numbers to contact in specific situations. 911 is always the Emergency Number for medical, police and fire.