The City of Calgary will be partnering with the Hawkwood Community Association, and the Calgary Attendance Center (Calgary staff will be assisting those unable to work) to rally a “Paint Your Fence Weekend” on the weekends of July 17, August 21, and September 11, 2010. Attendance Center

We’re encouraging families, friends and neighbours to come out and join in this initiative!

The City of Calgary will be supplying paint brushes, and local retailers have committed to discounted paint for homeowners to purchase. Details can be found in upcoming local community newsletters.

Residents will be able to obtain paint brushes at Hawkstone Field on Hawkstone Drive between 10:00 am and 11:00 am, July 17, August 21, and September 11, 2010.

To confirm your participation in the “Paint Your Fence Weekend”, or if you require assistance with painting (seniors or those with a disability), please contact Susan at volunteer-hawkwood@shaw.ca .

Those unable to paint their fence (such as seniors or those with a disability), are required to sign a waiver authorizing The City of Calgary to perform services to private property.

Thanks in advance for your eager participation in keeping our community of Hawkwood a beautiful place to live!

Do I have to paint the fence in my yard?

The short answer is, “yes”.

Any fencing on your property (including sound attenuation fencing installed by developers in the past), is your responsibility to maintain, and may be enforced through The City’s “Community Standards Bylaw”.

This bylaw essentially states that the owner of the property is obligated to ensure fencing (among other things) is maintained, and in good repair.

The “Community Standards Bylaw” is intended to create a clear, city-wide minimum standard for property upkeep and maintenance in the communities of Calgary. This "good neighbour" bylaw was developed as a result of an extensive consultation process involving regular citizens from throughout the city.
   
Please visit our Fence Staining Program web page for all the details
      
From City of Calgary Letter  
   
    
  

Hawkwood's Summer Drop-In Soccer is back!

Summer soccer is back, better than ever!  This year we are running the program two days a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from July 6^th to August 19^th at the Hawkstone soccer fields near the equipment shed.  The fields will be open from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and players of all ages are welcome.  Bring your bug spray, water bottles and join in!  Please note that all children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult, or they will not be able to participate.  We will have games arranged for teens and adults, U8-U12, and for U6 and under.  We will be running some skill training workshops as well for those that are interested.  Keep an eye on the website for updates, or come out and ask!
      
Volunteers needed! 
  
Again, this entire program cannot be run without volunteers and our student helpers.  We have all of our students lined up for this summer, but we can always do with more volunteers.  If you are interested in volunteering to help us out this summer or have any other questions about the program, please contact Teresa at hawkwoodsummersoccer@gmail.com. 
   
  

Calgary West Soccer Center is pleased to open up registration for our Summer Soccer Camps in partnership with BFUT - Instituto Brasileiro de Futebol.

Please download the brochure HERE for camp information, dates and fees.

2nd Annual Community Picnic in the Park Recap

It was a little squishy, but our 2^nd Annual Picnic in the Park was another great hit!