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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Donate Your Old Car to Help Seniors
By Valerie @ 4:12 PM :: 10 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

Seniors are looking for help to find Canadians with an unneeded vehicle - running or not? If you know of someone like this please immediately forward our brochure to them...They will receive a valuable donation receipt from Seniors Assisted Transportation Society of Greater Edmonton for the value of the vehicle...Really it is very easy as Donate a car does everything and the person receives the donation receipt from SATS!

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Thursday, January 19, 2012
Census workers needed!
By Valerie @ 12:55 PM :: 12 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

Serve your community and earn some extra money.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
By Valerie @ 6:31 PM :: 28 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community, Workshops & Training

The Edmonton Police Service Crime Prevnetion Unit will be conducting a Basic Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) course on February 14 and 15 of this year.   This course will provide participants with an understanding and tools to better protect their communities and properties.  We feel that you, or members of your respective organizations may benefit from attending this course. 

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Ecole JH Picard Cops for Cancer Bike-a-thon
By DKresic @ 4:01 PM :: 26 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

Be a part of a fun event to fight cancer! Countdown to February 23!

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Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Nominations for the 21st Annual Emerald Awards are now OPEN!
By Valerie @ 6:34 PM :: 26 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

The Emerald Awards recognize extraordinary achievements by Albertans in protecting, preserving, enhancing and sustaining the environment.
Nominations are accepted in eleven categories, including Youth, Community Group, Individual Achievement and Small and Large Business.

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Alberta Communities Choose Wellness
By Valerie @ 2:21 PM :: 56 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community, Workshops & Training, League Activities

With more than 130 Alberta municipalities, community leagues, and schools participating in Communities ChooseWell in 2011, the re-launch of this energizing health promotion program was a successful and memorable one.

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
UNPACK 'N PLAY
By Anastasiia @ 12:26 PM :: 88 Views :: 2 Comments :: :: Meetings, Friends of the Community, Workshops & Training, Embracing Diversity, League Activities

 City West Community Support Society offers a free program "Unpack & Play" at different library branches, schools, churches and community leagues

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Thursday, September 29, 2011
Fun Nights with the Oil Kings available at SATS!
By Valerie @ 2:32 PM :: 77 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

Come and bring your families and friends to any Oil Kings games for only $15.00!

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Thursday, September 15, 2011
Snow Shovelling Fundraising Opportunity
By Valerie @ 8:11 PM :: 126 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community, Workshops & Training

The EFCL is encouraging all leagues to look into the SNOW BUSTERS program that SAGE, a seniors organization, is running this winter. 

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Thursday, September 15, 2011
Field Hockey Info & Programs
By Valerie @ 7:57 PM :: 133 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community, League Activities

 

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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Host Guides and Get Yummy Cookies for your Board Meetings
By Valerie @ 12:03 PM :: 150 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

Starting a Guide Group is easy and there are a LOT of benefits

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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Fun Team Programs Organize Events for Leagues
By Valerie @ 3:11 PM :: 123 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

FunTeam act as an umbrella organization and is designed to guide parents, community-minded individuals and even student volunteers in the organization and implementation of sport in their own neighbourhood or community.

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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Young Naturalists Club of Edmonton
By YoungNaturalists @ 2:25 PM :: 107 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

 

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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Young Naturalists Club of Edmonton
By YoungNaturalists @ 2:25 PM :: 100 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

 

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Monday, June 27, 2011
Fruits of Sherbrooke - Preserves for tasting and sale Monday nights.
By fruits of sherbrooke @ 11:25 AM :: 258 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: Volunteer Opportunity, Friends of the Community, Workshops & Training, League Activities

 

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Thursday, May 19, 2011
ACEES (Alberta Cultural Exchange Experience Society) Fundraiser
By beneficence @ 12:27 AM :: 242 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

 

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Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Parents Empowering Parents
By pep @ 3:17 PM :: 208 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Meetings, Friends of the Community

 

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Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Help Us Win a $25,000 Grant for our Community!
By CommunicationsGCL @ 2:40 PM :: 244 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Volunteer Opportunity, Friends of the Community, League Activities

 

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Friday, May 13, 2011
Spring Reno Survival Guide- Part 1. By Raising Spaces
By RaisingSpaces @ 1:51 AM :: 255 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community, Workshops & Training, Embracing Diversity, League Activities

There’s more to the 3Rs than Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.  It’s time to go a step further and really embark on a new phase of the environmental Industrial Revolution.  With Spring at our doorstep, it is time to start the household upgrades and renovations.  The times, they are a changing… for the better!  This year, don’t settle for the basics, go for quality products that will extend the life of your home and tell a story of environmental triumph...

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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Young Naturalists Club of Edmonton (YNC)
By YoungNaturalists @ 11:06 AM :: 340 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Volunteer Opportunity, Friends of the Community

 YNC is a nature focused program with the goal of teaching children (primarily aged 5-10) and their families about nature. YNC membership kits and Explorer Days provide educational resources and opportunities for activities that promote being outdoors, observing nature, scientific investigation, environmental stewardship, and healthy living. YNC strives to share the excitement of discovering nature and developing a younger generation of naturalists who are both knowledgeable in natural history and ecology and prepared to take action on behalf of the environment. Members of Young Naturalists explore and discover the natural world through hands on activities where they learn about plants, birds, bugs, fish and mammals, and the habitats where they are found. Young Naturalists work directly with a network of nature oriented organizations and institutions throughout Alberta, sharing resources for the purpose of education and creating excitement in youth about nature. The Young Naturalists program is aimed at the family becoming active as a unit where families will be encouraged to engage in nature activities with a focus on exploring the wild outdoors.

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Monday, May 09, 2011
1st Annual Medieval May
By Argivon @ 11:21 PM :: 281 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

Discount for this fun medieval May event available for community league members!   Contact this team to come to your event.

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Thursday, May 05, 2011
DUNK TANK RENTALS EDMONTON
By sbula @ 11:16 AM :: 398 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community, League Activities

 

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Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Communities ChooseWell supports, empowers and recognizes communities
By Valerie @ 6:06 PM :: 263 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

Communities ChooseWell supports, empowers and recognizes communities that are making an effort to promote and create opportunities for their citizens to eat healthier and be more active. It’s a free program, funded by Alberta Health and Wellness and managed by the ARPA. We encourage municipalities or communities within larger municipalities, such as community leagues, to register. We currently have 8 community leagues/associations registered, including The Ridge and Lessard in Edmonton.

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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Alley of Light Invites you to Open House
By Valerie @ 2:07 PM :: 352 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

 Community volunteers plan to transform an alley into a lively street.   Give your ideas. Come to the Alley of Light Open House,  April 10th

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Telus World of Science has Door Prizes for your League Event
By Valerie @ 4:19 PM :: 352 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

Telus offers each league a giveaway for their events.  You may claim one per year.  Last year almost every league took advantage of the Free Family Pass offer.  Get in touch with them to find out what they can do for you

 

info@telusworldofscienceedmonton.com

780-452-9100 - Administration Offices (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Join us for a Film Screening
By Valerie @ 4:01 PM :: 295 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

Join Us for a Film Screening on April 17th
The Environmental Law Centre and partners invite you to the Edmonton premiere screening of the film  A Chemical Reaction.
 

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Friday, December 10, 2010
Multicultural NOn - Profit Groups Space Access Reource
By admin @ 11:45 AM :: 422 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

 

Download the following resource if you are looking for space, especially for new Canadian groups. It is long, and the last 13 pages is a list of venues.
 
The Multicultural Non-profit Groups Space Access Resource
 
It is available at the ACVO web site and at our own, as follows,
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Icemakers needed
By nrempel @ 1:01 PM :: 526 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

 

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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
ton of stuff you might be able to use
By admin @ 5:49 PM :: 854 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

Everything from baseball tickets, to volunteer recognition, to resources, to becoming a charity, and free seedling . . .

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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Little Green Thumbs Grows Gardens in Your Facility!
By admin @ 11:52 AM :: 545 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

Start an indoor garden through Cityfarm’s Little Green Thumbs Program and entertain your kids this summer at the same time

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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Heartland Power Line - Update from RETA
By admin @ 3:45 PM :: 816 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

As one of the Edmonton Board members of RETA (Responsible Electricity Transmission for Albertans), I thought I would update Edmonton community league members on our most recent progress to get the proposed 500 kilovolt double-circuit Heartland power line buried whenever it runs near homes, schools, daycares, hospitals and environmentally sensitive areas:

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Tuesday, June 08, 2010
REACH Edmonton launches membership drive
By admin @ 3:08 PM :: 686 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Volunteer Opportunity, Friends of the Community

How do we make Edmonton a safer place to live, work and play? Truth is, everyone has a role to play. And, it starts with a ‘can-do’ attitude that reflects the ability of people to help, contribute, participate and lead a culture of community safety. In a practical sense, how can this be achieved?

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Thursday, May 20, 2010
Pick Up a Skating Rink!
By admin @ 3:04 PM :: 562 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community, Free to Good Home

Laurier Heights has a wood  hockey board system, approximately 190 x 85, with recently renovated wood upgraded. 

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Thursday, May 20, 2010
Preserve and Protect Edmonton's Mature Trees
By admin @ 1:38 PM :: 623 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

A new group supported by Bonnie Doon and Strathcona Community Leagues has formed to spearhead getting a bylaw to preserve and protect Edmonton's mature trees.

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Monday, May 17, 2010
14th Annual Older, Bolder, Better: Aging in the Right Way!
By WESAC @ 3:07 PM :: 573 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

 

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Friday, April 30, 2010
Jane's Walk
By admin @ 2:36 PM :: 587 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

 

Jane’s Walk 
 
Celebrate Jane Jacobs and community involvement in Edmonton.
May 1, 2010 at the Transalta ArtsBarns: 10330-84 Avenue
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Friday, February 12, 2010
Getting Involved - a great new volunteer resource!
By admin @ 4:23 PM :: 660 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

Getting Involved!www.gettinginvolved.ca   Is online service that offers free consultations to youth looking to  become involved in their communities or in community groups in Edmonton.

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Friday, February 12, 2010
RUSH FAMILY PACK A GREAT DAY OUT! Support Lacrosse in Edmonton
By admin @ 4:22 PM :: 629 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

The Edmonton Rush Lacrosse Club plays their next home game at 1:30 pm on Sunday February 21st at Rexall Place. Come out and bring the family for an entertaining game of Lacrosse

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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
We Pay the Gas - You Drive
By admin @ 3:28 PM :: 720 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Volunteer Opportunity, Friends of the Community

Seniors Assisted Transportation Society of Greater Edmonton (SATS) are a non-profit transportation organization which provides low-cost transportation service to low-income elderly seniors in Edmonton. In order to serve more seniors who have been waiting for a long time to get in our service, we now need to recruit as more volunteer drivers as possible.

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Monday, December 21, 2009
WANTED: Recommendation for good painters for halls!
By admin @ 11:05 AM :: 669 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

 

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Thursday, September 24, 2009
Community League Janitorial Services
By AlannaNie @ 12:57 AM :: 734 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community
I have professional experience cleaning and although I am on maternity leave right now i am looking for a way to stay home with my children more perma...
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Monday, June 22, 2009
SPONSORED AD: Green Power Providers Lower Your Carbon Footprint
By admin @ 10:01 AM :: 851 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

You reduce your personal environmental impact.
Conventional electricity production is among the largest industrial sources of carbon dioxide, a primary greenhouse gas linked to climate change. Electricity production is also a major source of pollutants that contribute to poor air quality and smog conditions. Leading environmental groups, including WWF-Canada, the David Suzuki Foundation and the Pembina Institute, advocate choosing clean, renewable power as a meaningful action that individuals can take to help address the global issue of climate change. Buying green electricity from a green provider reduces your personal electricity-related emissions footprint.

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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Lacrosse Teams Seek Asphalted Rinks
By admin @ 5:28 PM :: 809 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

potentially identifying/using an outdoor hockey rink for lacrosse practices

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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Need Free Software for Your League?
By admin @ 5:15 PM :: 781 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community, Free to Good Home

TechSoup Canada's mission is to provide access to donated software from 25 donor partners, such as Microsoft, Adobe, Intuit, Symantec, and more.

Register Your League today with TechSoup Canada to begin requesting donated software!

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Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Ready to Sing? Join the Cantilon Choirs
By Cantilon @ 4:45 PM :: 1421 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community, Workshops & Training
Ready to Sing? Join the Cantilon Choirs! Register today for the 2009- 2010 season! Cantilon Choirs has choirs in Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park ...
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Youth Group Seeks Program Space
By host @ 3:01 PM :: 788 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community, Workshops & Training

We are currently looking for community space for our 2009 – 2010 program season beginning September. This will include both program (Class) space as well as performance space for our youth productions.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Volunteers needed to Welcome Newcomers
By host @ 2:22 PM :: 1083 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Volunteer Opportunity, Friends of the Community

EISA is a non-profit organization that for thirty years has been providing services to assist new immigrants, refugees, first generation Canadians and immigrant groups regardless of age, gender, religion, nationality or ethnic origin in order to facilitate their full integration in Canadian society. By sharing talents, knowledge and time, volunteers make a significant contribution toward the successful integration and well-being of newcomers.  Join our dedicated and experienced volunteers and make a difference in the lives of newcomers to Canada

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Monday, May 11, 2009
Cohousing Information Session
By admin @ 5:36 PM :: 819 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community
HWYL cohousing works with future residents to create vibrant neighbourhoods that are environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable. Client...
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Monday, May 11, 2009
Free Sunday Matinees at the Metro
By admin @ 5:35 PM :: 815 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community
The National Film Board of Canada has received funding to provide free screenings of Canadian films on the third Sunday of every month at the Metro. T...
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Alectra Youth Organization adds Dynamite to Community Leagues
By host @ 6:15 PM :: 790 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

Alectra is currently looking for community space for our 2009 – 2010 program season beginning September. This will include both program (Class) space as well as performance space for our youth productions.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Space Available for Events, Meetings, & classes
By host @ 5:15 PM :: 795 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

Available : fitness centre in the southwest side of Edmonton

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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Children & Youth Survey Results In! Read it and Feedback to us!
By host @ 5:03 PM :: 765 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

The Report on Edmonton’s Children and Youth was released on February 9th, 2009.  In order to ensure we are producing a useful resource for the community, and to continue to build on the quality of the report, it is important that we hear from colleagues, agencies, community members, businesses and others that have accessed it.

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Friday, March 06, 2009
Furniture Donation & Moving Program
By admin @ 2:08 PM :: 8267 Views :: 2 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

The Edmonton John Howard Society, through the Family Violence Prevention Centre offers the FURNITURE DONATION and MOVING PROGRAM. 

We collect donations of decent used furniture, the basics (beds, dressers, tables/chairs, etc. and limited other items such as: dishes, pots & pans, and cutlery, pictures, bedding etc.  All of these donations are collected and then donated back to those who are affected by domestic violence, such as women and children, seniors etc

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Friday, March 06, 2009
Walk your Neighbourhood for Front Yards in Bloom
By admin @ 1:44 PM :: 889 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

Front Yards in Bloom is a successfully running program that is asking leads to get in touch with their community members.

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Friday, February 06, 2009
Be a Driver and be Paid for Helping Seniors
By admin @ 4:15 PM :: 998 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community
Would you want to wait in this cold weather for a bus if you were elderly and frail. Would you chance falling? We need drivers in all parts of the cit...
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Friday, February 06, 2009
Free Childrens Materials Offerred by KidSafe
By admin @ 3:38 PM :: 931 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

Short stories, puzzles, coloring pages and more, kidsafe sends a good message in fun activities and is free - contact them for copies.

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Friday, February 06, 2009
Wecan Food Basket Offers Nutrition For Families
By admin @ 3:04 PM :: 1351 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community
The Wecan Food Basket Society is a not-for-profit organization ensures families and individuals proper food security by providing the opportunity to buy fresh meat and produce at a significant savings from retail.
 
The program is membership-based and open to anyone to join. Every month, members place their orders by the first Friday and pick up their food on the third Thursday or Friday.
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Tuesday, December 09, 2008
(Safe) Hockey Nets Available
By host @ 5:25 PM :: 1051 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community

Looking for a good deal on a great set of hockey nets?

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Wednesday, October 01, 2008
COMMUNITY PORTAL FOR USED SCHOOL STUFF
By admin @ 3:57 PM :: 1457 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Friends of the Community, Free to Good Home

SCHOOL SURPLUS      You may be asking “What happens if items are not required by other school sites”?

Did you know that Edmonton Public Schools has a vehicle for making excess furniture, equipment and supplies available to other school districts, no-profit organizations, daycares and the public at large through our Community Portal.

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Friday, September 26, 2008
Invitation for Leagues to Participate in Public Health Research
By host @ 4:15 PM :: 948 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: Guinea Pigs Needed, Friends of the Community, Workshops & Training

The town-hall style discussion will follow a talk entitled, "Flu Pandemic Risk What Can You Do?".  The talk will contain useful facts about flu pandemics and will help people make informed statements about their strategies for survival.  The talk and research will be conducted by Dr. Barker.

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