Parkwood Gardens – Rainbarrel Sale

May 12th, 2010

It’s going to be a dry summer. Capture the rain. Keep your garden green.

DATE:               Saturday May 15, 2010
TIME:                10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION:     West End Community Centre, Guelph (21 Imperial Rd. South)

DATE:               Wednesday May 19, 2010
TIME:                5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION:     The Stone Store, Guelph (14 Commercial Street)

•    220 litre rain barrel:   choose from two styles for $60 or $65 (+ taxes)
•    double barrels: $115  (+ taxes)

**Visa and Mastercard accepted**

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Project Update: Neighbourhood Engagement Study

February 16th, 2010

The Sustainable Neighbourhood Engagement Framework Study explores the way in which the City partners, and engages with specific neighbourhood groups. It also includes how the community can respond to the elimination of funding for Community Development workers currently provided by Family and Children’s Services to work in vulnerable neighbourhoods.
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A Sober Look at the War on Drugs in Guelph

February 21st, 2007

“We need to end this insane war on our own people”
Walter Cronkite – ‘the most trusted man in America’ speaking on the war on drugs.

On Saturday, February 17th, I attended the Guelph Union of Tenants & Supporters (GUTS) panel discussion and community dialogue entitled “Harm Reduction: Alternatives to the War on Drugs.” The event featured speakers from Low Income Families Together (LIFT), the AIDS Committee of Guelph and Wellington County, the Safer Crack Use Coalition, as well as a harm reduction worker from Agincourt Community Services Association.

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Parkwood Gardens AGM – Winterfest Activities

February 1st, 2007

Enjoy ice skating with your family from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.  Visit our Community Room (Hastings) for information on Parkwood Gardens Neighbourhood Group.