HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

OCTOBER 2011
Red Cross
Babysitting
Course
Upcoming
Events
Family BBQ
and Business
Craft Fair a
Success!
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THE NEW BRIGHTON BEAT
OCTOBER 2011
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In Our Community
New Brighton
Residents Association
C/O New Brighton Club
2 New Brighton Drive SE
Calgary, Alberta T2Z 4B2
Phone Number: 403-781-6613
Fax Number: 403-781-6611
www.newbrighton-connect.com
• Office Administrative Coordinator:
[email protected]
• Program and Event Coordinator:
[email protected]
• General Manager:
[email protected]
• Facility Manager:
[email protected]
New Brighton Park
and Office Hours
New Brighton Park Hours:
Mon to Sun 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
New Brighton Office Hours:
Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tue/Thu 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sat 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
New Brighton Club Rentals
Are you looking to rent space for your
special events-birthday parties, weddings,
anniversaries, family events, or dinner
parties? Our rooms provide an intimate
Room
Banquet
Studio
Board
Seats 100
people with
tables and
chairs
25
8
Square Ft.
1350
425
300
Resident’s Hourly Rate
$50
$30
$25
$61.25
$36
$30
Resident’s Day Rate
$425
Saturday’s
Only
N/A
N/A
Non Resident Day Rate
$525
Saturday’s
Only
N/A
N/A
Capacity
Non-Resident’s Hourly Rate
Elected Officials
Alderman: Shane Keating,
403-268-2430, [email protected]
MLA: Art Johnston, 403-215-4380,
[email protected]
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THE NEW BRIGHTON BEAT
OCTOBER 2011
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In Our Community
Upcoming Events
• Oct. 29: Halloween Party (registration requested)
• Nov. 26: Christmas Craft and Bake
Family BBQ and
Business Craft
Fair a Success!
Thank you to all whom attended. Big
Thank you to Journey Church for providing the BBQ as well as the Bouncy
Castle for the kids. Thank you to Manny
Aldea with REMAX Realty for the Tim
Horton’s Coffee, Water and Tea Station.
Thank you Mike Cadrin with CheeCha
Puffs for providing a healthy and yummy
snack for all. Thank you Brooke Chaisson for music/entertainment.! Thank you
to Chris Stutz for all the amazing photos
of our event! Lots of Great Home Businesses also made for a great day!
Sale • Dec. 10: Family Christmas Party
(registration requested)
Red Cross
Babysitting
Course
Sat. Oct. 8, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages 11
– 15. Red Cross Certified Instructor. Resident: $65, non-resident: $75. This babysitters course teaches 11 – 15 year olds
to confidently handle the responsibilities
of being a babysitter. They will learn first
aid, safety tips, injury prevention as well
as be introduced to CPR. They will learn
to care for children of all ages, how to
diaper babies, and some basic business
skills. All this will be taught in a fun and
interactive environment. Please pack a
lunch and snack for the day.
École Notre-Dame-De-La-Paix News
Another school year has arrived and
amid the excitement, we celebrated our
accomplishments, set new goals and
discovered a fantastic school spirit!
École Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix planned a
welcome back picnic with hotdogs and
drinks for everyone where students and
parents were able to meet the staff and
get reacquainted. An information evening for parents was also on the docket.
Raising funds to build a new playground; conforming to current City of
Calgary regulations is still a very big
focus for our school this year! This new
play area will provide a safe place for
children attending our school and those
within the local community to play and
have fun. It is never too late to make
a contribution; be it time or money,
corporate or private as we are always
looking for assistance in bettering our
community! If you are interested in
helping out, please contact the school at
403-271-5544 or email us at ecolendp@
cscfsa.ab.ca. Any monetary donation
over $25 is eligible for a tax receipt.
Registration for the 2011/2012 school
year is on-going from Kindergarten to
Grade 6. If you are interested, please
contact 403-271-5544 or ecolendp@
cscfsa.ab.ca or visit www.ndp.cscfsa.
ab.ca.
For more information please log in at
www.newbrighton-connect.com or
e-mail [email protected].
École St. Matthew
School News
The new 2011-12 school is here! We
are so excited to see our returning
students and welcome new families to
École St. Matthew School. September is busy with all kinds of “Back
to School” activities: ice breaker
activities for our new Gr. 7 English,
Late Immersion and Early Immersion
students to get to know each other
and the school, book fair, School
Opening Mass, Sacramental Recognition Celebration for SE schools, St.
Vincent de Paul food collection for
Thanksgiving, Family Pictures and
the annual Terry Fox Walk and Run.
Our vibrant sports program is starting
out strong with cross-county running
and volley ball tryouts. Our art and
band programs are filled with JH
students looking forward to a band
and art trip in early spring. For our
new Gr. 7 late and early immersion
students, we are anxious to take them
in early October on a full day French
Camp with fun activities in French!
We are still accepting new registrations for the 2011-12 school year: full
day Kindergarten English, Gr. 7 Late
and Continuing Immersion.
To learn more about École St. Matthew School, call 403-500-2030. Our
Administration Team will be more
than happy to answer any questions
and assist in any new registrations
for the 2011-12 school year. Have a
wonderful 2011-12 school year!
THE NEW BRIGHTON BEAT
OCTOBER 2011
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In Our City
Library Programs
Shawnessy Library
•Happy 10th Birthday Shawnessy
Library: Oct. 15 10:00 a.m. –
6:00 p.m. No registration required.
•Law at Your Library; Immigration
Law: Nov. 12, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
•Homework Help: Wed. Sep. 28 –
Dec. 7, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Grades
3 – 6.
•Fantasy Book Club: Oct. 4, Nov.
1, & Dec. 6, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Ages 10 – 13.
•Unbound Book Club: Wed. Oct.
19 – Nov. 23, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Ages 13 – 17.
•Welcome to Canada: Newcomer’s
Session: Oct. 22, 1:30 p.m. –
3:30 p.m. Register by calling
403-777-6074.
Fish Creek Library
•Easel Ease: Oct. 1, 10:30 a.m. –
12:00 p.m.
•Constructing Fashion: Oct. 2,
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
•Sailin' on – the Music of the Titanic: Oct. 2, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
•Alex Janvier – Lines of a Trickster: Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Word Play
•Love@First Sight: Oct. 6, 7:00 p.m.
– 8:30 p.m.
•Card Creation Workshop: Oct. 11,
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
•Law at Your Library: Oct. 12,
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
•Single in the Suburbs. Love Dogs? Oct. 13,
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
•LEGO Contest: Oct. 15, 10:30 a.m.
– 12:00 p.m. Ages 6 – 17.
•Knit One, Give One: Oct. 15,
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
•Learn English at the Library
(Basic): Sun. Oct. 16 – Dec. 18, 1:00
p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Ages 18+.
•Spanish Conversation Club:
Mon. Oct. 17 – Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m. –
8:00 p.m. Ages 16+.
•Small Business Week; Entrepreneurial Success Stories: Oct 17,
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
•Eco Friendly Weddings: Oct 20,
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
You think English is easy? Read these
heteronyms and you might think
otherwise.
•The bandage was wound around the
wound.
•The farm was used to produce
produce.
•The dump was so full that it had to
refuse more refuse.
•We must polish the Polish furniture.
•He could lead if he would get the
lead out.
•The soldier decided to desert his
dessert in the desert.
•Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present. •A bass was painted on the head of
the bass drum.
•When shot at, the dove dove into the
bushes.
•I did not object to the object.
•The insurance was invalid for the
invalid.
Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary.com
for more information on these programs. Registration is required for all
programs unless otherwise noted.
Heteronyms are words that are
spelled the same, but with different
pronounciations and meanings.
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THE NEW BRIGHTON BEAT
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In Our City
Calgary Connection
Vocal Latitudes Wants You! We are a
mixed-voice, world music, community
choiry. Looking for new singers in all
voices. Choral experience is not necessary, no auditions.
Rehearsals are Tue. evenings at the
Unitarian Church of Calgary. Call
Frank at 403-277-5295 or e-mail
[email protected] for more info.
The Strengths in ADHD research
study: We are recruiting children 8 –
11 years of age with or without ADHD
to learn more about the strengths and
supportive influences that can promote
academic, social, and emotional success among these children. Involves 1
– 2 visits to the UofC. Your child will
engage in activities designed to identify their strengths. Free parking and
refreshments, plus a $25 family-based
gift certificate and a special toy! For
info: 403-210-6726, [email protected], www.ucalgary.ca/adhdkids.
The Federation of Calgary Communities AGM: Thu. Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. at the McDougall Centre,
455 – 6th Street S.W. Join the members of Calgary Community Associations form across the city and elect
new members to The Federation’s
Board. Learn how you can benefit
from The Federation, including our
current programs, services, events and
initiatives. The Annual Community
Hero and Community Builder Award
will also be presented to two outstanding volunteers.
Woodcliff United Church Global
Festival Sale: Fri. Nov. 4, 4:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m.; Sat. Nov. 5, 9:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m.; Sun. Nov. 6, 11:30 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. 5010 Spruce Dr. S.W. (south
entrance to Edworthy Park). Fairly
Traded, handcrafted items, such as
handknit cotton and alpaca sweaters,
jewellery, games, coffee, tea, chocolate, books & much more. Check it out
at www.woodcliffunited.com.
Go Girl: Nov. 12, 1:00 p.m. to
5:00 p.m. at Cardel Place in N.W.
Calgary. Cost: $15. Registration
begins Oct. 3 at 8:00 a.m. at www.
cardelplace.com. Try a sport, learn
a new dance, explore your creativity
and build self-esteem in this event
created with ‘girls’ in mind. In partnership with the City of Calgary. Visit
us at www.cardelplace.com for more
information
New Provincial Park Worth Visit
The 3,200-acre Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park boasts more than 25 km of
biking and walking trails, spectacular views of the foothills and Rockies—and
all part of a private working ranch.
The new provincial park is located in the Bow River Valley between Calgary
and Cochrane and is the result of a $7 million investment by the Glenbow
Ranch Park Foundation following the sale of the land at half its market value
by the Harvie family.
Jean Andrews
Sign Review
Over 30 types of signs are regulated
by the City’s land use bylaw. City
Council approved interim rules for
digital signs.
The public was
somewhat concerned about
mobile, A-board,
and community
temporary signs.
There needs to
be more active
enforcement for temporary signs on
private property, in the public road
right-of-way, and at community entrances.
Communities complained about sign
maintenance, inappropriate signs along
neighbourhood commercial corridors;
freestanding signs on small parcels of
land; lawn signs, the permanent use
of banners, and illumination close to
residential areas.
If approved, the new rules for conventional signs will come into effect
December 5, 2011, with fines from
$100-$1000.
A review of conventional signs is only
the first phase of a comprehensive
review of all signs in Calgary and this
will be the first full study done since
1980. The second phase of the project
will examine digital signs and thirdparty (off-business premises) advertising signs which generated most of the
community concerns.
When competed, the results of the
consultations will come to Calgary
Planning Commission and City Council in late 2012.
Anne Burke
THE NEW BRIGHTON BEAT
OCTOBER 2011
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In Our City
Events In and Around Calgary
The Mens Expo: Oct. 2 – 4, Stampede Park. Come see the Calgary
Flames, Calgary Hitmen, Calgary
Roughnecks, Moores fashion stage,
tools, cars, boats, and much more!
www.mensexpo.ca
Soulocentric Festival: Oct. 5 – 8,
Vertigo Mystery Theatre. Showcasing
solo performing artists in dance, music
and theatre. Original works in both
classic and cutting-edge performance
styles. www.soulocentric.org
Heritage Park Thanksgiving Thank
You Weekend: Oct. 8 – 10, Heritage
Park Historical Village. Your last
chance to enjoy the historical village
attractions for the season. First 500
guests between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30
a.m. get a complimentary pancake
breakfast. www.heritagepark.ca
Fluid Movement Arts Festival: Oct.
13 – 23, Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts. Brings attention to contemporary performance arts while showcasing the fluidity between dance,
film, spoken word and more.
www.springboardperformance.com
Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival: Oct.
14 – 16, BMO Centre. Over 100 artists
from across Canada and the world. A
number of other art forms will be on
display including sculpture and painting. Also includes all things related
to and associated with tattoo culture.
www.calgarytattoos.com
Tickets, admission or registration may be required
for events. Event details are believed correct as of
press time but may change at any time.
parents and kids all under one roof! A
wide variety of exhibitors showcasing
a variety of products and services.
www.calgarybabyshow.ca
The Gorilla Run: Oct. 16, Calgary
Zoo. 16 km run in support of the
conservation of primates and Canadian
wildlife. www.gorillarun.com
Calgary Woman's Show: Oct. 22
– 23, BMO Centre. Features guest
celebrities, seminars, product exhibits, demonstrations, competitions and
more. www.calgarywomansshow.com
Halloween Howl: Oct. 23, Eau Claire
Market. 10 km run, 5 km run/walk, 10
km/5 km teams run, or 3 km fun run/
walk. Costumes encouraged. Proceeds
go to the ADF - Diabetes Research.
www.events.runningroom.com
Beyond Marketplace Fine Art &
Craft Sale: Oct. 28 – 30, Blackfoot
Inn. Featuring 50 artists. Shop for art,
photography, pottery, jewellery, fashion, glass, bath & body, furniture, and
more. www.beyondmarketplace.com
Monster Ball: Oct. 28, Art Central.
An elegant Halloween affair that features three levels of music and nibbles.
Must be 18 years or older.
www.prospectnow.ca
Pony Classic at Spruce Meadows: Oct. 15, Spruce Meadows. Annual
show jumping tournament for ponies.
www.sprucemeadows.com
Tequila and More Show: Oct. 28 –
29, The Metropolitan Conference Centre. Join us for the night of entertainment and enjoy live music, mixology
demonstrations, tutored tastings and
more. Includes Mexico’s top Tequilas,
Mezcales, Mexican beer, vine, and
Latin food. www.tequilaandmore.ca
Calgary Baby & Tot Show: Oct.
15 – 16, BMO Centre. Everything for
Boo at the Zoo: Oct. 28 – 30, Calgary Zoo. Play a variety of Halloween
carnival games, see the Super Heroes
of the Natural World Show, try the
Spookies Haunted House Maze or
brave the Zombie Walk in Prehistoric
Park. www.calgaryzoo.com
Vivah Bollywood Bridal Expo: Oct.
30, Commonwealth Hall & Conference Center. Complimentary bridal
guide, drink samples, food tastings,
door prizes, a grand prize. Free entry.
www.vivahbollywoodbridalexpo.com
Fire & Ice; The 2011 Honorary
Address: Nov. 2, 7:00 p.m. Southern
Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Geared
at informing people of all ages about
earth science issues from the past,
present and future. http://www.cspg.
org/events/events-honorary.cfm
Concerts
•The Moody Blues: Oct. 4,
Southern Alberta Jubilee
•The Beach Boys: Oct. 6, Century
Casino
•The Temptations: Oct. 8, Deerfoot
Inn & Casino
•Avril Lavigne: Oct. 11, ScotiaBank Saddledome
•April Wine: Oct. 15, Deerfoot Inn
& Casino
•Jesse Cook: Oct. 22, Banff Centre
•Jeff Beck: Oct. 24, Jack Singer
Concert Hall
•Sam Roberts Band: Oct. 25,
Southern Alberta Jubilee
•Judas Priest: Nov. 2, ScotiaBank
Saddledome
•Matthew Good: Nov. 10, Jack
Singer Concert Hall
•Gordon Lightfoot: Nov. 26,
Banff Centre & Nov. 28, Southern
Alberta Jubilee
THE NEW BRIGHTON BEAT
OCTOBER 2011
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Halloween
Curb Candy Binge for A
Healthier Halloween
There are fun ways to help moderate
your kids (and your own) candy intake
during this ghostly time of year. Just
try to take the focus away from sugar.
The Mayo Clinic encourages you to
use these creative ideas for a healthier
Halloween:
•Make a trade: Allow your kids to
swap candy for a special toy, game
or family movie night.
•Opt for non-food goodies: Hand
out Halloween pencils, erasers and
spider rings.
•Hand out healthier treats: Try
100% juice boxes or sugar-free
bubble gum.
•Share the wealth: Kids can collect
money for charity or canned goods
for a local food pantry.
•Make it fun: Focus on activities
such as creating costumes, mak-
If you are like many parents, you may
be planning an in-home Halloween celebration instead of going out with your
children trick-or-treating.
Add a few games to your day’s agenda,
or as a lead-up to the big day to get into
the mood of Halloween. Whether it’s
Floating Phantoms, or Bungle, or Monster Bash, the free games site www.
primarygames.com is a great place to
start. Why not get your kids to check
out the games and see what they would
like?
ing decorations, carving pumpkins,
throwing parties and spending time
with family, friends and neighbours.
News Canada,
www.mayoclinic.org/canada
Firecracker Candied Apples
•2 cups sugar
•3/4 cup water
•1/2 cup light corn syrup
•1/2 tsp red food colouring
•12-14 9.5g packets Pop Rocks
•1 tsp vegetable oil
•12 small apples
•12 candy sticks
Empty all Pop Rock packets into a
small bowl and mix with the vegetable
oil and set aside. Insert candy sticks
half way into apples. When the candy
is ready, remove from heat, tilt pan
slightly to one side while dipping an
apple, twisting to thoroughly coat the
apple and let excess candy drip away.
Line a baking sheet with parchment
paper and brush generously with vegetable oil, set aside.
Working quickly, remove from pot
and lightly roll into pop rocks to coat
sides. Place onto baking sheet to cool,
repeat steps with remaining apples.
In a medium heavy bottomed pot,
combine sugar, water, corn syrup and
food colouring. Bring to a boil and
reduce heat to medium high, boiling
until candy mixture reaches a temperature of 290°F—300°F (about 20 min).
Games Make for
A Fun Halloween
Store candied apples at room temperature and enjoy within 24 hours for best
results. Makes 12 candied apples.
News Canada, www.onapples.com
The site offers an arcade-style selection
of games—all with wonderful colourful effects. One of my favourites on
the site is Whack a Monster (you use
your mouse to get those creepy guys).
Candy Magic gives you points for
collecting sweets. For little girls, you
can dress up fairies. Or sneak in Math
Man—for a pac man game with an educational twist. Formulas pop up as you
“eat” special foods. With the answer
to the formula, you can eat ghosts. The
game gets progressively harder, but is
still an enjoyable challenge.
You need Adobe Flash Player for the
games—but it’s worth downloading not
only for the Halloween selection on the
site, but for tons of other fun activities.
Jean Andrews