OCL Social Advocacy presents “Your Rights as a Tenant” on September 16
In collaboration with the Edmonton Community Legal Centre, OCL’s Social Advocacy Committee is holding a tenants’ rights workshop. Learn all about your rights as a tenant from an expert!
When: September 16, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Grace Lutheran Church (9907 – 114 Street)
Light refreshments will be provided.
Child minding is available to parents who are members of the Oliver Community League (memberships can be obtained on site for free).
Should you require child minding, please RSVP to advocacy@olivercommunity.com by September 13 to ensure appropriate supervision.
Save the date: The Yards Fall launch is happening on September 25
The Yards Fall launch event will take place at the Oliver Exchange Building on Thursday, September 26, 2019. For more details, check the Facebook event.
Get involved with our committees!
Civics:Oct. 15*, Nov. 12*, 7 p.m.
This highly engaged committee meets on the second Monday of the month to discuss developments in Oliver.
*Tuesday.
Grace Lutheran Church, 9907 114 Street
Events and Programs: Oct. 9, Nov. 13, 7 p.m.
Come volunteer with the OCL and help plan events for the community.
On August 17, Over 80 community members attended our Seniors’ Afternoon Tea and 10-year Peace Garden anniversary.
On August 18, we had over a dozen cheerers show up at the Servus marathon throughout the day and kept on cheering until the last runners finished the marathon.
Seniors' Tea in the Park on August 17
Servus Marathon on August 18
Engage with City of Edmonton Surveys
The City of Edmonton conducts market research to gather opinions and views from citizens on a variety of municipal topics and issues. Edmonton and Oliver residents can participate in City Government, view results and reports, complete surveys, or attend upcoming events by visiting the City of Edmonton website here.
Addiction & Mental Health Access Now Available 24/7
In June 2019, the Royal Alexandra Hospital launched #OneDoorYeg – a centralized and integrated intake location that offers one door of entry for mental health support to all residents of Edmonton, the surrounding communities, and even beyond.
For more information, visit the website here.
Building Community Through Recreation
Building Community Through Recreation (BCTR) is a program that supports neighbourhoods and local organizations to utilize recreation to build community connections.
BCTR is hosting several network events to create an opportunity and ‘space’ for community groups and other local organizations to connect about recreation needs and develop capacity in their neighbourhoods.
There will be free fun for everyone at participating City of Edmonton recreation centres, attractions and cultural facilities on Sunday September 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.*
*Some exceptions apply. Please check website for the list of participating facilities and hours of operation.
'Free Admission Day' does not apply to other City of Edmonton services.
Back-to-School Safety Tips from Alberta Health Services
