Rutherford School in Bonnie Doon is holding their annual Open House on Thursday, March 9 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.  The school is located at 8620 91 Street NW.  The Open House provides an opportunity for prospective parents and students to tour the school and to learn about programs and extracurricular activities offered at Rutherford and tour the school. The Open House provides a chance to speak to students, teachers, other parents and the Principal about the school and get a feel for the school’s culture and atmosphere.  If you can not make it to the Open House or have questions about Rutherford, you may contact Mr Morrision, the Principal via email at [email protected]a or by calling the school at 780 466 2891. 

Ecole Maurice-Lavallée will be having an information night on Tuesday, March 7 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. The school is located at 8828 95 Street. For more information, contact [email protected] or by calling the school at 780 465 6457.

​The Bonnie Doon Community Refugee Sponsorship Group is made up of individuals and families living in the Bonnie Doon neighbourhood who came together to sponsor a refugee family. The group was recently matched with a family of four from Syria. The family is expected to arrive in mid March. 

If you would like to get involved, please contact Tracy Apoll: [email protected]. The group will be both financially assisting the family and helping them to adjust to their new life in Canada. This includes orienting them to the community, securing housing and schooling, and helping them find employment. You can also make a financial donation through the Mennonite Central Committee (tax receipts available). 

Fundraiser Update: The Bonnie Doon Community Refugee Sponsorship Group raised $8,500 at its Wine Tasting and Silent Auction, February 11. 

Edmonton Minor Soccer Association courses for coaches, linesmen and referees are now open for registration. Please visit the EMSA website and follow the links to register. Let Diane know which courses you plan to take at [email protected]

Coaches
The Edmonton Minor Soccer Association is offering a number of coaching courses for all levels, for the beginner to the experienced coach. Courses are three hours in length consisting of one hour of classroom and two hours on the field. Please wear something comfortable for on-field learning

A minimum of one coach per team participating in the EMSA programs regardless of age, group, tier, or gender, must obtain any coach qualification as follows;
i) Certification by ASA (ASA/NCCP Courses) or
ii) Certification by EMSA

You will pay up front and get reimbursed.

Referees
There is the course for those wishing to coach U10 (mini referee course, 12 & 13yrs old)
There is the course for those 14yr and older wishing to U12 and up.
The Zone will also be holding Referee courses.

Linesmen
There is the course for new linesmen and the refresher course.

A chance to meet your neighbours and discuss life's questions. Our first Curious Minds meetup takes place Sunday, February 12. We ask you to

• Bring along a curious mind
• Have some questions to ask
• Be tolerant of views you disagree with
• Be civil and challenge ideas, not people
• Accept we have no censorship or unthinkable thoughts
• Be prepared to justify your views

When: Sunday, February 12, 7:00 pm
Where: Bonnie Doon Hall, 9240 93 Street
Cost: Free

We will choose topics to discuss democratically, using the Lean Coffee method. Open to residents of Bonnie Doon and neighbouring communities.

​The Edmonton Heritage Council recently announced the Bonnie Doon Community League will receive funding to support the next phase of the Memories of Bonnie Doon history book project. The book will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Bonnie Doon Community League in 2018. 

During the past year volunteers have gathered stories from seniors in Bonnie Doon. Over the next six months the stories will be edited and enhanced with historical details and photos about our community. Thank you to the seniors who shared their stories and the volunteers who interviewed them and contributed these incredible stories. Our book will help to preserve these memories for family and friends, as well as for future generations.

There are now opportunities for volunteers to visit local archives and help with research. For more information, contact Margaret Russell, Project Coordinator at: history@bonniedoon.ca or by phone at 780-469-1179.