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Friday, May 18, 2012

pre-school
small room 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Hall Rentals
Our riverside community hall can be rented for weddings, small events and meetings.
  • Central location, 9231-100 Ave
  • Capacity: 143
  • Full kitchen
  • Smaller side room
  • More information HERE
    Check the calendar above for availability, then enquire at the HALL RENTAL page.
  • Lost & Found  
    FOUND: TEENY TINY CLIP-ON LAMP
    Discovered on sidewalk at 92nd Street & 101A Avenue last week in March. Describe and claim at Tree Frog Lost & Found 780-429-2461.
    FOUND: Two keys on black neck string on 89th Street.
    One house key, one car key perhaps, both with Do Not Duplicate. Turned in first of March by thoughtful guy in black halfton. Describe and they're yours. Call Tree Frog Lost & Found at 780-429-2461.
    Found! small tortoiseshell cat, Cameron Avenue
    Thanks for all who helped us find our cat, she is home and safe. -- Jodine Chase
    Diamond ring found
    Diamond ring found in the Brickyard, please identify to claim. - Lily 780-990-1982
    FOUND - small calico cat
    who ran across Rowland Road, leaped the fence and jumped into my arms.  Pretty little girl.  Please call. She wants to go home.  780-424-7469
    Neighbourhood Watch
    News  
    ALEX IS MISSING
    Alex Thomas Haug of 93rd Street has gone missing, according to postings on Facebook and Engaging Riverdalians, which states:
    LAST SEEN/HEARD MONDAY MAY 14, 2012 AT 4:36 AM IN RITCHIE NEIGHBOURHOOD. HEIGHT: 6.0' APROX 145 LBS RED HAIR, BLUE EYES, CAUCASIAN WEARING BLACK PANTS, BLACK T-SHIRT, BLACK HOODIE AND BLACK CAP. ANY INFO PLEASE CONTACT THE EPS OR LORNA @ 780 905 8159
    May Long Weekend
    Thank You all for your continued support of the Riverdale House Cafe! A special "shout out" to the Community Garden group for making 'Mothers Day' special for those involved and for the care given to 'Mother Earth' ... a most beautiful day enjoyed by all!!!

    The Riverdale Cafe will be CLOSED this coming weekend due to a family reunion Dallas, Leanne, Jonah, & Aidan will be celebrating!

    See you all next Friday Night!!!
    Mother's Day at Riverdale House! Celebrate.
    Mother Earth Prep Party and Celebration

    Mothers Day May 13 1-4 pm
    Riverdale Hall and House Grounds

        Free Lunch for all preppers at Riverdale Café!  Have you had their great meals and desserts?

        All Mom’s will be eligible to win one of 6 door prizes. But you will still make her breakfast in bed, right?

        Music by The O’Neils. Bring your acoustic instruments and join the fun.

    Join the Riverdale Community Garden Group as we prepare mother earth for spring planting. We hope there are many hands on deck to help pot up the planters on the Hall Patio and weed the flower beds.   This event is not just a fun way to hang out with fellow Riverdalians it is an important community event needed to spruce up our grounds for all those activities we enjoy like Canada Day. Please come help. 
    Invitation to a Celebration of Spring Fever
    A Jazz/Music Concert
    with Judy Anne Wilson and Charlie Austin
    Sundance Place Common Room
    8803 – 101 Avenue
    Sunday April, 29, 2012
    3:30 – 5:00 pm
             
                     
    Judy Anne Wilson, a well known Edmonton based Jazz vocalist and 14 year resident of Riverdale
    who started singing professionally in 1972 and
    her good friend Charlie Austin, a professional pianist and the former Chair of the Piano Department at Grant MacEwan University will be performing on the last Sunday of April.

    Their vocal and acoustic piano renderings will include two sets of music, with tea and cake being served during the intermission.

    You'l  be able to checkout the cosy venue of the Sundance Place Common Room (wheelchair access available from the South entry). Other patrons may enter either through the front or back lower level entrance.

    In order to help defray costs (pianist, space rental fee, and equipment),  Judy-Anne and Charlie will be inviting everyone to make a $10 donation at the door. Please mark the date in your calendars and come out and join your neighbours and friends for a late afternoon of celebration and music that promises to lift your spirits and your hearts.

    Posted by Allan Shute
    Riverdale votes at Riverdale Hall on April 23, 2012
    Our polling station is NOT at the School, but at the Community League Hall.

    Our Electoral Division is EDMONTON-HIGHLANDS-NORWOOD 
    You vote at Poll 003 - RIVERDALE COMMUNITY LEAGUE,
    9231 100 AVENUE, EDMONTON
    Level Access:  This building is wheelchair accessible.  Approach from parking lot.
     
     The Election Date is April 23, 2012 
     Hours:   9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
     
    Advance Voting Dates:   
    Thursday, April 19, 2012  9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
    Friday, April 20, 2012  9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
    Saturday, April 21, 2012  9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

    Advance Vote:   EDMONTON-HIGHLANDS-NORWOOD 
     Location:   Poll 075 - RETURNING OFFICER OFFICE (POLLS 1-37), 11951 82 ST NW, EDMONTON 
     Level Access:   This building is wheelchair accessible. 
       
     Advance Vote:   EDMONTON-HIGHLANDS-NORWOOD 
     Location:   Poll 076 - RETURNING OFFICER OFFICE (POLLS 38-74), 11951 82 ST NW, EDMONTON 
     Level Access:   This building is wheelchair accessible. 
       
     For additional information about advance voting, contact your Returning Officer:
     ANNE HILL 
     Address:   11951 82 STREET NW, EDMONTON, AB 
     Email:   ro36@elections.ab.ca 
     Phone:   (780) 822-0381 

    Nominated Candidates at the close of nominations:
     
     CRISTINA BASUALDO   PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE PARTY 
     WAYDE LEVER   WILDROSE 
     DARI LYNN   EVERGREEN PARTY OF ALBERTA 
     BRIAN MASON   ALBERTA NEW DEMOCRATS 
     CAM McCORMICK   ALBERTA PARTY 
     KEEGAN WYNYCHUK   ALBERTA LIBERAL PARTY 

    For further information, contact the Toll Free Information Centre at 780-422-VOTE (8683) or 1-877-422-VOTE (8683) outside of the Edmonton calling area. 
    Weekdays:  8 am – 8 pm 
    Weekends:  9 am – 4 pm 
    Voting Days:  8 am – 8 pm 
       
    Email:  wheretovote@elections.ab.ca 
    https://wtv.elections.ab.ca/wtRTVResults.cfm?RTVSrch=U


    Classifieds  
    Summer Childcare Needed
    I'm looking for childcare for a 4 year old boy for 3 days a week for June, July and August in the neighbourhood until the Riverdale daycare starts.  I would need someone to look after him on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning June 5th.  Care can be at our house or the caregivers home.  Please contact Jenn at 780-988-0107.
    WANTED: HOUSE TO RENT
    Single-family home with three bedrooms, finished basement.
    Ideal move-in date would be during the summer to avoid school disruption.
    Please call Amna 780-634-5339
    Posted by Allan Shute for family with five children who would love to live in Riverdale

    YOGA AT RIVERDALE HALL
    YOGA AT RIVERDALE HALL
    with Certified Yoga Instructor Alison Irwin
    SPRING SESSION
    April 12-June 28 (11 Thursdays)-no class April 19
    6:30-8pm
    Please contact Alison for more information @
    780 439 9045 or yogamama2@shaw.ca
    Downtown YMCA Soccer Program for kids 6-9 years old, begins Jan 14/12
    The Don Wheaton Family YMCA downtown has a recreational soccer program on Saturdays from 10:15 - 11 a.m., beginning Jan. 14 for kids 6-9 years old. The program runs in blocks of 8 weeks each and continues through June.
    "A recreational course to develop basic skills and introduce some team concepts and rules in soccer.  Sport-like drills, skills games and practice games are used to develop confidence in a fun atmosphere.  Games will reflect a recreational league style play.
    115685 Sa 10:15-11am
    Jan 14-Mar 3 $36/Members * $66/Public
    http://bit.ly/ymca2012springsoccer
    Cleaning Lady
    Looking for a cleaning lady to come in every two weeks or once monthly.  1800 sq. ft two storey in the Brickyard.  Please call 780-760-7415.