Welcome back gamers!  As sad as it is that summer is nearing its end, it also means games are back in business.  We will resume our monthly games nights with the same format as before:
 
When: Sunday, September 30 and October 28
Where: Bonnie Doon Hall, 9240 – 93 Street
 
We will start at 7:30 pm: playing a fun ice-breaker, that anyone can jump into at any time, such as One Night Werewolf, Cards Against Humanity, or Ricochet Robots.
 
At 7:50 pm we will split out to two tables:

• Table 1: a short and simple game such as Settlers of Catan, 7 Wonders, or Ticket to Ride
• Table 2: a longer strategy game such as Puerto Rico or Agricola (or a game you’d like to share!)

 
At 9:30 pm

• Table 1: it’s too early to go home for some, so let’s play again!

 
All Community League members and their guests are welcome to join.  We’re super easy-going and fun and welcome all (adult) gamer types – strategists, wordsmiths, card sharks, etc.  Bring along your own game or just come to meet new people in the neighbourhood.

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​Residents of Bonnie Doon are invited to Supper's On Us, Bonnie Doon Community League's annual free BBQ and membership drive. Enjoy hot dogs, bouncy tents and more!

Date: Sunday, September 16, 2018
Time: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Bonnie Doon Hall, 9240 93 Street

It's a fun way to meet your neighbours and support your community league. BDCL encourages residents to renew their membership at Supper's on Us, held every September in conjunction with Community League Day in Edmonton.

Can you help out by being one of our rock star volunteers? Shifts as short as 30 mins... Please sign up at https://www.volunteersignup.org/ELXP8.

Similar to the past few summers, the City of Edmonton will enforce parking restrictions in north Bonnie Doon during the Edmonton Folk Music Festival.  This is not a community league initiative, however our volunteers are giving of their time to hand out passes to affected residents.  In general, parking will be restricted from 92 Avenue to Connors Road, between Mill Creek Ravine and 91 Street. Obey posted parking restrictions to avoid having your vehicle ticketed and towed. See detailed info on parking restrictions. 

Parking Restrictions
When: Thursday, August 9 through Sunday, August 12, 2018
Where: As per City signage. Generally north of 92 Ave in Bonnie Doon

Parking Permits
Parking permits will be available to residents who live in the affected area. To get a permit, you must drop by Bonnie Doon Park on one of the following 2 days. This will be your only opportunity to get a permit.

When: Thursday, August 2. 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm  and  Wednesday August 8, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Bonnie Doon Park (or in the hall if it's raining), 9240 93 Street
Bring: Government-issued photo ID showing your address

Volunteers will be verifying id and giving out permits (thanks Don, Karmen and Dwayne).

Help spread the word and make sure your neighbors know about parking restrictions and permits during Folk Fest.

If you recently moved to your home and don't yet have id showing your address, bring your current government-issued id with something like a utility bill addressed to your home in the affected area.

A flyer will also be delivered to residents.

Parking Passes may NOT be sold.

We will give parking permits to people living in the area below. This map is not meant to show where the City will restrict parking.

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Bev Zubot, the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues' Community Planning Advisor, wrote to us recently with some info that is particularly relevant to our neighbourhood...

Community Leagues & Citizens Play a Key Role in Monitoring Construction Sites

While the City of Edmonton tries to proactively inspect infill construction sites for compliance to approved development permits and other regulations, not all developments are visited. If you are noticing an issue with the infill development next door to you or throughout the community, you have the ability to flag this for inspection. Below are some helpful tips:

Landscaping Requirements
 
In the Edmonton Zoning Bylaw (section 55), it indicates that "Landscaping shall be provided on a Site within 18 months of the occupancy of a development or commence of a Use." In addition, "Trees and shrubs shall be maintained on a Site for a minimum of 42 months after the occupancy of a development or commence of a Use." 
 
Should you notice that landscaping has not been provided and fulfilled as per the bylaw, phone 311, or better yet, email 311@edmonton.ca to file a complaint. 311 will then create a ticket for a Development Permit Inspection Team to investigate further, and to possibly schedule an inspection should they have reason to believe that construction has not proceeded in accordance to their approved Development Permit.  Please note that landscaping is often not undertaken until approved lot grading is completed.
 
Damage to public infrastructure (public trees, boulevards, alleyways)
 
If you notice that boulevard trees within 5m of a construction site are not fenced, or vehicles are crossing boulevards without plywood or mats being placed on the boulevard, contact 311. Your actions could prevent serious damage to Edmonton’s treed boulevards.
 
If you note damage to public infrastructure contact 311 to file a complaint.  Ask 311 to forward your complaint to "City Infrastructure, Parks and Roads."  (These are key words to include with your complaint.) 
 
It would be helpful to take date stamped photos of public infrastructure (and private property) before construction begins. Once construction begins, if you note damages being done, keep your distance and take photos of offending vehicles and equipment.  Little can be done without proof of who did the damages.  It would be extremely helpful to include your photos when reporting a damage.
 
Additional  Problems to Report to 311

• Sidewalk obstructions
• Foundations too close to the property line or buildings too high (ask for an inspection)
• Washing out of cement trucks onto streets
• Garbage
• Construction before 7 am or after 9 pm on weekdays, and before 9 am on Sundays
• Unsafe conditions such as unfenced excavation site or slumping soil at excavation. 

 
To learn more visit: https://www.cityofedmontoninfill.ca/builders/good-construction-practices

​Bonnie Doon is golden! Front Yards in Bloom is in full swing. Look out for almost 125 nominated gardens!
Front gardens with a minimum of 25% plantings and a little je ne sais quoi are eligible for nomination in a variety of categories.
Nominations closed as of June 30, and the little yellow signs will soon be popping up on your lawns.
Thank you to those who have taken the time to submit nominations, and especially Claudette, Bill, Nancy, Neyma, Élizabeth, Simone and Karen, who combined to make sure that every house on every street and avenue got a look. 

Edmonton Meals on Wheels is currently looking to add 30 new volunteers to their roster in 30 days. Kick off your summer by taking part in this great initiative and helping those in need, right in your own backyard. Providing food security and a break in isolation is a great way to give back to those who need a helping hand. Consider joining in and participating in Edmonton Meals on Wheels’ #YEG30in30 campaign to help those around you, today! 

​You never know the change that you’re making until you see it, but delivering meals to your homebound neighbours like Suzannah can open your eyes. “Without people like your volunteers, people like me would have to move into a nursing home” she says. Like many other clients, Suzannah lives alone. All too often, homebound Edmontonians are a forgotten group. They can go days without having a face-to face conversation with a friend or neighbour. That changes when someone decides to donate their time and help out at Edmonton Meals on Wheels. Edmonton Meals on Wheels is a local non-profit that helps to connect people in need with food services. Moreover, their service ensures that those who are homebound are getting the human interaction that they need.  

Edmonton Meals on Wheels is currently looking to add 30 new volunteers to their roster in 30 days. Kick off your summer by taking part in this great initiative and helping those in need, right in your own backyard. Providing food security and a break in isolation is a great way to give back to those who need a helping hand. Consider joining in and participating in Edmonton Meals on Wheels’ #YEG30in30 campaign to help those around you, today! 

Visit www.mealsonwheelsedmonton.org or email emow@mealsonwheelsedmonton.org for more information on how you can get involved!  

We have been informed that the flags recently installed on Mill Creek Ravine bridge, at the East entrance of Bonnie Doon’s le Quartier Francophone, represent the member countries of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie.  

Bonnie Doon Refugee Sponsorship Group was formed in 2016 of individuals and families living in the Bonnie Doon neighbourhood who wanted to sponsor a refugee family from Syria.  
 
Jamshid Maree, his wife Sarifa Hasan, son Ahmed (21), and daughter Nafia (15) arrived safely in Edmonton on May 10.
 
The group is looking for volunteers to help in a variety of ways, including:  donating bus tickets, occasional drivers for appointments, working on ESL programming (2 volunteers/day for 45 minute sessions), teaching bus routes for Summer School, teaching walking route to grocery stores, and many more opportunities.  Please visit www.bonniedoon.ca/refugees for more information on how to get involved or to make a donation.
 
Bonnie Doon Community League welcomes the Maree/Hasan family to the neighbourhood and we applaud the efforts of our community in providing such great support to our new neighbours.