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Stay Safe from Cybercrime!

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Calgary Police ServiceThe Federation of Calgary Communities, in partnership with the Crime Prevention Team at the Calgary Police Service, are working together to offer tips and tools on crime prevention and safety issues in Calgary!

Please join us and Constable Carter Duchesney on Wednesday March 5th as he introduces an interesting topic that affects anyone with a computer or smartphone – cybercrime. The Calgary Police Service uses the term “cybercrime” to refer to internet, with reference to social media scams, malware, hacking, identity theft, spam mail, auction fraud, phishing and assorted activity of this nature.  Key topics of this workshop include social media safety and cyber bullying.

The NEW Partners in Crime Prevention Workshop series is geared towards helping community association volunteers and the public learn valuable information about crime prevention and safety issues in their neighbourhoods from our trusted partners, The Calgary Police Service.They will also serve as a great opportunity to network with peers so join us all at all four Partners in Crime Prevention workshops!

Workshops are FREE to the public

Click > HERE < to register

Click > HERE < for the workshop series poster

 

Items Still Needed for Flood Victims

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Flooded_HouseThe following items are still in need for helping the Calgary Flood Victims…

  1. Baking Soda
  2. Bandaids
  3. Buckets
  4. Containers w/ Lids
  5. Crowbars
  6. Dryer Sheets
  7. Electrical Cords
  8. Flashlights
  9. Garbage Bags
  10. Garbage Bins
  11. Hammers
  12. Laundry Soap
  13. Rags
  14. Rakes
  15. Rubber Boots
  16. Shovels
  17. Scrub Brushes
  18. Spray Bottles
  19. Squeegees
  20. Vinegar

The Crestmont Hall will be a drop-off location for these items today (Wednesday June 26th).

Thank you so much to all the volunteers that helped out on Tuesday to put together 2000 bag lunches.  The makings for these lunches were generously donated by SYSCO Food Services Calgary.

 

Hankering for a touch of “Christmas Past?”

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JOIN US

For an Old Fashioned Carol Sing.

Come out and lend your voice as we sing some Christmas standards, enjoy time with friends and neighbours – maybe enjoy a Christmas treat or two – and do our part to ensure a Happy Christmas for those who are less fortunate.

Bring some non-perishable food items for the Calgary InterFaith Food Bank, your voice and some Christmas Spirit on Sunday, Dec. 2nd from 2 – 4 p.m. to the Crestmont Community Hall.

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For those of you who enjoy accompanying singers with your acoustic instruments – bring them with you! We’ll have sheet music available for anyone who’s able to keep up. Looking forward to seeing you there!

 

Mayor Nenshi says “Get Involved”

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In the Calgary Herald,

Mayor Nenshi
Mayor Nenshi

Mayor Nenshi wrote a column on Calgary Communities and how people need to be more involved…

Nenshi is urging people to do three things to make their community better, and to mentor three others to do the same.

“They can be big things like joining a community association or small things like having a frontyard barbecue and inviting your neighbours over,” Nenshi said.

Full Story at: The Calgary Herald online

Bart Benoit makes burgers and hot dogs

Community Clean-up a Success

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Well it all came together for a successful second annual community clean-up event. Special thanks to the City of Calgary, Calgary Parks & Recreation and Techno Trash for providing their trucks, people, services and supplies. Also, thanks to the Crestmont Community Association board members for volunteering their time and resources to make this happen.

We are already planning the next event so please stay tuned to our website and be sure to sign up for our e-Newsletter so we can keep you informed.

Trixtan making balloon creatures

Photo by Celina Del Degan

Trixtan making balloon creatures

Photo by Celina Del Degan

sleeping toddler

Photo by Celina Del Degan

Trixtan makes a little mermaid balloon sculpture

Photo by Celina Del Degan

Folks from the community enjoying the event

Photo by Celina Del Degan

Trixtan making balloon creatures

Photo by Celina Del Degan

Workers having fun on the job

Photo by Celina Del Degan

Techno Trash accepting old electronics for recycling

Photo by Celina Del Degan

Hard working family

Photo by Celina Del Degan

Bart Benoit makes burgers and hot dogs

Photo by Celina Del Degan

The Federation of Calgary Communities Volunteer Awards

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The Federation of Calgary CommunitiesThe Federation of Calgary Communities is celebrating 50 Years of Community Support with new awards that honour and recognize volunteers who give their time and talents to improve neighbourhood life in Calgary!

Is there someone in our community that deserves to be recognized?

  • Perhaps there is a group of volunteers that are making your community a better place through a special project, event or program.
  • Maybe there is someone that is always there to step up when your community needs them.
  • Some communities have volunteers with so much enthusiasm and passion they spark others to get involved in their community.
  • And in most communities there is that volunteer that has been a part of building up their community to what it is today from years of dedication and service!

Visit www.calgarycommunities.com/50th/awards.html for more information on each award category and to nominate your most deserving community supporter today! Help celebrate Calgary’s 20,000 community association volunteers! The deadline for nominations is Monday, July 4th, 2011.