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March 2 @ at The Hall
Lendrum Community League Meeting

LCL meeting March 2 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

We hope you will consider volunteering! Click for descriptions of the following positions:

Aging in Place Coordinator
Hall Maintenance Volunteer
Abundant Community Edmonton Lendrum Coordinator
Lendrum Hall Rentals Coordinator

The following positions are also vacant:

Vice President
Athletic Park Coordinator
Fundraising Coordinator

Board Members at Large are always welcome!

If you have questions about any of these positions please feel free to contact Erin at president@lendrum.org or 587-523-3520.

For a complete listing of all positions visit: Lendrum Community League - Executive & Coordinators

Toonie Talks @ Blue Quill & Yellowbird East Community Centre

All Toonie Talks are offered at a cost of $2.
Location: Yellowbird East Community Centre at 10710 - 19 Avenue NW
and also at Blue Quill Community League at 11304 - 25 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).

Feb 22 @ UA Butterdome
APEGA Science Olympics

Saturday, February 22
Grades 1 to 6 events from 9 AM to 1 PM,
Gr 7 to 12 from 1:30 PM to 6 PM

Watch as teams from Grades 1 - 12 compete to solve a series of problem- solving challenges that demonstrate the fun side of engineering and geoscience. APEGA Exhibitors will be onsite with engineering & geoscience displays.
APEGA Science Olympics

Feb 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28, Apr 4
Free Gardening Talks with Jim Hole

Feb 26
When I'm 64: A Must Do Checklist

Wednesday, February 26, 6:30-8:00 PM
Westend Seniors Activity Centre (9629 - 176 Street)
$2 for members and non-members
Did you know there are several seniors' benefits you need to apply for BEFORE you turn 65 years of age? Come learn how to access federal and provincial benefits. There will be a Q&A following the presentation. Informative brochures from both levels of government will be given to all attendees. Please note: This is not a financial planning course. Call 780-483-1209 to register.

During February
MEC - Free 'How To' Workshops

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

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.

Coyote Encounters
If you encounter a coyote, make it feel unwelcome!

You know you make me wanna shout!
Kick my heels up & shout!
Throw my hands up & shout!
Throw my head back & shout!
Come on now shout!
Don't forget to say you will!
Don't forget to say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!
The Isley Brothers - Shout

ETS FARE CHANGES
FEBRUARY 1

February 1, ETS will implement Transit Fare changes to all Ticket Pack (10), and Senior Monthly and Annual Bus Passes.

Individuals 65 and older, with an annual income less than $28,513 can apply to receive a free Low Income Annual Transit Pass.

Leadership Training
Start Your Own Urban Poling Group
Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues

Have you heard of urban poling? It's a fun full-body walking workout suitable for all ages! If you'd like to start an urban poling group with your community league, Pole Walking Leadership training is available through the EFCL.
Contact Kim Mah at kim.mah@efcl.org for more information about how you can get your community walking!

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. After gathering your information, the partners would like to work with you to find ways to reduce these 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.