At our recent eco-restoration meeting (announced on this Blog) the idea came up that our neighbourhood should participate in Jane's Walk this year on May 2nd. Jane's Walk is named after the influential writer and activist Jane Jacobs.
We've put together a schedule for a walk in our neighbourhood with "guest speakers" for each stop.
1. Meet at Lippert Park (On Weber Street between Wilhelm and Louisa) at 10 am and learn about its history.
2. Walk up Louisa Street to learn about some Heritage Houses.
3. Walk to Mt. Hope cemetary and learn about some fascinating people buried there (we'll stay in the Moore street area so as not to roam too far).
4. Walk along Peltz Avenue and learn about naturalized landscaping and local area plants.
5. Finish up at B.F. Goodrich park to talk about eco restoration and anything else we can think of.
Children and bikes are welcome. It's all about the journey and the conversations along the way.
For a map of our local walk, click here.
For information about other walks in Kitchener, and around North America: click here.
4/10/09
Earth Day in Major Park, April 19, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009, 1 pm - 3 pm.
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Spend an hour or two with your neighbours, meet new friends, win prizes (gift certificates and T-shirts from Tim Hortons).
We will have garbage bags and gloves for everyone to help clean up the park.
Major Park is located between Breithaupt and Wellington, one block west of Lancaster.
Major Park is located between Breithaupt and Wellington, one block west of Lancaster.
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Ecological Restoration Project, April 18th, 2009
Ecological Restoration Project
(Breithaupt Park, Major park, Uniroyal Goodrich Park, etc.)
Neighbours are invited to attend a design planning session hosted by UW graduate student, Katelyn Inlow. Come and make suggestions. Share ideas. Let us know how you envision an ecological restoration project in our neighbourhood.
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2009
Time: 12:00 (noon) - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Extend-A-Family, Boardroom
91 Moore Avenue, Kitchener
(former WCDSB office beside former Sacred Heart School)
Everyone is welcome!
4/9/09
April 18 Lane Clean Up
Celebrate Earth Day
by joining us for a litter pick-up
Join in for a planned clean-up for the lane-ways that run from
King toDuke, between Shanley, Louisa and Breithaupt
Date: April 18, 2009
Time: 9:45 am
Place: meet at 100 Louisa St.
Contacts:
Denis Pellerin (519) 742-1564
Stephen McDonald (519) 741-1170
Refreshments and hot dogs
provided at about 12/12:30
You might win some prizes donated by Tim Hortons.
Have fun with your neighbours,
and keep our Neighbourhood attractive, desirable, and safe!
4/3/09
Safe Neighbourhood Forum, Tuesday, April 14, 2009
WATERLOO REGION’S
SAFE NEIGHBOURHOOD FORUM
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 7pm – 9pm
Waterloo Regional Council Chambers
150 Frederick Street, Kitchener
An interactive presentation and discussion on how to develop, implement, and maintain safety within your neighbourhood
• Working with your community
• Community safety organizations
•What would you like to see in safe Waterloo Region?
For more information contact:
Tim Osland tjosland@rogers.com (519) 748-7756
Spring News Letter has arrived!
Thanks to many volounteers, the Spring MHBPNA newsletter has been printed and is being delivered to you now! We hope you will enjoy it, and possibly sign up to deliver future issues to your neighbourhood. It has also been uploaded to our website so you can keep reading those great articles.
3/31/09
Waterloo Region Block Parent Meeting, April 14, 2009
Region of Waterloo Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Region of Waterloo Building
150 Frederick St., Tuesday, April 14, 7 - 9 PM
150 Frederick St., Tuesday, April 14, 7 - 9 PM
Please r.s.v.p. to: "mhbpna@gmail.com" so they can plan seating.
Here is the tentative program:
1. Welcome
2. Purpose of the Forum
3. Panel Presentation and Discussion (40 minutes)
Panel: Block Parents, Neighbouhood Watch, Regional Police
10-minute presentations from panelists, 10 minutes for a moderated Q&A session
Question: How is your organization improving neighbourhood safety and how can local residents help you?
4. Second Panel Presentation and Discussion (40 minutes)
Panel: By-law Officers from Waterloo, Cambridge, and Kitchener
10-minute presentations from panelists, 10 minutes for a moderated Q&A session
Question: What challenges do you see in maintaining safe and healthy neighbourhoods? How can the public help?
5. General Brainstorming and Discussion (30 minutes)
Representatives from Regional Police, School Boards, and Social Agencies will be available to hear suggestions and to answer questions
6. Summary and Wrap-up
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