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The two south lanes of Memorial Drive will be closed on August 23 for most of the day and activities will take place from 10-4 pm from 10th Street to 3rd Street NW. There will be two lanes open for the entire day with traffic going in both directions. Emergency vehicles will have access via the Bow River Flow lanes as well as the lanes that remain open for traffic. The Bow River Flow is all about participation, riding your bike, painting, doing yoga, or playing. We hope you'll come join the creativity. Bring your bike, board, kids, dogs, instruments, costumes, and art gear! The centre of the action at the Bow River Flow will be at the pedestrian controlled lights at 7th Street and Memorial Drive NW. When you arrive to this entirely free event, check out the INFORMATION TENT, located at the pedestrian lights on the grass between Memorial Drive and the Bow River. This is the location of not just information but water taps for you to fill up your container, lost kids, medical attention, site map, event schedule, garbage cans, recycling cans, and washrooms.
MANDALA From 9 am onward, you can participate in painting your own piece of this collective 30 foot art work. On the north side of the pedestrian lights, on the cul-de-sac, just ask for Jodie Stevens and she'll put your creativity to work! Feel free to bring a brush and an egg carton but paint is provided, both recycled and environmentally sensitive. WP PUPPETS ONSITE Cut, fold and colour - it's that easy to make your own feathered friend puppet! Celebrate real or imaginary birds that can sing, squawk or flap their wings in a drop by workshop for all ages from 10 - noon and 1- 4 pm, with W.P.Puppet Theatre. BUSKERS All the buskers in the Calgary have been invited so come out to enjoy a full range of grassroots performances running all day long. If you'd like to play for donations, set up along Memorial Drive, east of the pedestrian lights. If you'd just like to play a song, check in with Tavis and Vi at the Sultan's Tent. All performances will be unamplified. DIGERIDOO Come learn how to play a digeridoo from a pro! You'll also learn how to make an affordable swanky one for yourself. A few people will even go home with one. Check in at the info table for location.
ROAD HOCKEY AND SKATE PARK There will be nets for hockey and skate ramps at the east end of the site. Bring your stick, ball, board and protective gear for the first-ever chance to skate and play hockey on Memorial Drive! There will be a spoken word lounge and open stage at the Sultan's tent, located just east of the pedestrian lights on the greenbelt. Have you ever seen a sPark? Come ask Tavis all about it!
THE SKETCH CLUB As you walk along Memorial Drive look for Calgary Sketch Club artists painting “en plein air” along side the Bow River. These artists enjoy capturing nature’s pallet and applying it to their canvases. This vibrant art club with 100 active members is Alberta’s oldest art group and this year is celebrating their 100 years. The Club has just completed a near four month exhibition of 100 paintings in all media and genre at the Jubilee Auditorium and they now invite the public to yet another exhibition at the Leighton Arts Centre until August 29th. Members of the Calgary Sketch Club range from developing artists to national and internationally recognized artists whose work has been published in books, art magazines, and is in the collections of Canadian museums. The club meets weekly from September to April with a focus on the development of the artist. Four major shows and sales are held every year. Further information and show dates may be found on the Club’s website www.calgarysketchclub.com PROCESSION Sunnyside has a history of processions, taking to the streets. At noon we'll gather at the pedestrian lights and proceed east to 3 Street along the pavement then return to the start. There will be costumes, stilters, bikes, and kids so bring a noise maker and a costume!
WE'RE HAVING A DOG PARADE! The Bow-Wows at The Bow’s intent, besides the pride of showing off our dogs in all their finery, Is to demonstrate to the citizens of Calgary that we are responsible dog owners and not the group that allow their dogs off leash and out of control. The dog parade will be part of the larger parade, including a band, and a kid’s dressed up bike ride. The parade route is 1.3km! Start is at noon – meet at 11:30! Meeting place is at the Calgary Curling Club (East of Third Street at Memorial Road) You can dress up your dog – or simply come for the walk! Rules of the Doggie road: All dogs must be currently licensed and all shots up to date. Dogs must be on leash and please pick p after your dogs! Should you need more information please contact our organizer Bruce R. Stern at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 403.294.5824
FOOD There won't be vendors at the Bow River Flow so please bring a picnic lunch or plan to visit supportive food spots in Kensington. On your way down, enjoy the vegan gourmet brunch at Gratitude Cafe (227-10St.), yes, Kensington has a vegetarian restaurant! They're normal price is $13 but tell them you're on your way to the Bow River Flow and you pay only $10. They'll also fill up your gocup with organic coffee! For lunch, Robbie Stewart's Sports Pub(10St.&Memorial Dr.), where kids are welcome too, have a patio, special menu for the Bow River Flow as well as Wildrose beer specials. Osteria de Medici (10St.&Kensington Rd.) are featuring a special menu and turning their parking lot into a beer garden! Ask for the rare Manebrea beer, specially ordered for this event. KENSINGTON While in Kensington, visit Sunnyside Market, directly south of Safeway and near the Second Cup, for a free reusable grocery bag. Also, check out the 10% off sale at The Source, 124 - 10 St. Getting to the Bow River Flow does not involve petroleum! If you can, please ride, roll or run to the event. We're also only a few blocks from the Sunnyside CTrain station. If you have to drive, please park in Eau Claire or along the south side of the river and enjoy the walk across the Prince's Island or Calgary CTrain pedestrian bridges. Speaking of pedestrian bridges, there will also be City of Calgary folks at the Bow River Flow to answer questions and show pictures of the new Calatrava pedestrian bridge! There is a 14 km bike ride taking place on August 23 that will be a cycling tour of inner city Calgary for the whole family. After starting on the south side of the river, the Ride the Road cyclists will proceed along the Bow River Flow route to the cheers of the crowd. You can register for the Ride the Road event at morepeoplecycling.ca We're stoked about road hockey and so is CJSW. There will be nets set up all day for shinny at the west end of our site, near 9th St. Nw and the CTrain bridge. Bring sticks and a ball. Plan to go to the free screening of Slapshot at The Plaza Theatre at 4:45. This screening is in conjunction with the CJSW Slurpee Cup which is taking place the day before. I say "road" you say "hockey"! Road, Hockey! The Source in Kensington is bringing some ramps to memorial drive to prove that Skateboarding is not a Crime. Bring your protective gear and board. KIDS ZONE Bring your kids and have fun or attend the informational events in the Kids’ Zone! All activities to take place between 10am and 4pm – be there early! All Kids Zone activities will be at 7th Street and Memorial Drive NW in the south lane and the adjacent grassy area. Kids Zone Activities as follows: Come and visit the Calgary Public Library table to learn about great programs you can attend in the fall, listen to storytellers entertaining children, and browse a wide selection of material that you can check out with your library card! Sidewalk Chalk: Play with sidewalk chalk on the road—just for today—at the Bow River Flow! Draw, colour, write a poem, or trace your footprint. Play hopscotch, snakes ‘n ladders, or walk the chalk labyrinth. Bubbles: Blow bubbles at the Bow River Flow (say that 10 times fast!) RBC Zoomobile: This is a touchable display of biofacts and interactive fun for kids of all ages from our very own Calgary ZooGames: Play horseshoes, hula hoops, parachute and other outdoor games. ZooMobile and Calgary Public library presentations will happen all day long! For Toddlers Only: for toddler-sized activities. FITNESS ZONE The location will be just east of the pedestrian lights on the greenspace. YOGA – Have a good laugh Laughter Yoga is gentle fun new exercise for people of all ages and abilities. By laughing with our body we initiate powerful positive changes in our body, mind and emotions. Laughter yoga is based on the scientific fact that even if you laugh as an exercise your body can't tell the difference & you get the same physiological benefits. Laughter Yoga has made headlines in over 60 countries, and has been featured on CNN Oprah, National Geographic. For information or pre registration for the opportunity at this free class Please contact Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher and Leader Fif Fernandes at 403.685.9846 or www.laughteryoga-canada.org. Class time: 11am TAOIST TAI CHI Taoist Tai Chi Internal Arts of Health is an ancient Chinese art and system of holistic health practice which involves the movement of the spine and all parts of the body. Taoist Tai Chi Internal Arts of Health is a sequence of 108 slow and graceful movements designed to help the body regain natural health by strengthening and relaxing both body and mind. The Taoist Tai Chi Society is a non profit Charitable Organization which offers beginner and continuing classes throughout the year. Please join us for a demo followed by teachings at 1pm. To preregister of for more information please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . PILATES AND MORE! BIKE ZONE HOSTED BY THE BIKE ROOT AND THE GOOD LIFE COMMUNITY BIKE SHOPS Bike Tune-Ups advice provided by The Bike Root and The Good Life from 10am-4:00pm. Scheduled workshops: 10:30 am-How to Fix a flat 1:00pm-Bike Theft prevention 2:00pm-Commuting 101 or bike crafts 3:00pm-Repairing How to fix a flat or commuting 101, or bike crafts City of Calgary Pathway Rangers will also be onsite to offer information on using trails in a safe and fun manner. They will have pathway maps. WAY TO GO! Thanks to the Arusha Centre for putting this on and the Bow River Flow organizing committee for months of hard work. From businesses to neighbours, there are many volunteers that have made this happen. Get your Arusha membership at the Bow River Flow and choose from a selection of activist buttons! VOLUNTEERS! BRING GOCUP FOR FREE COFFEE, BRING EGG CARTONS FOR MANDALA Bow River Flow in brief… We’re looking for volunteers for a fun new summer event. Can you help? WHEN: Sunday August 23rd Setup: 7-10am (everyone should be set up and ready for the public by 10) Event: 10am-4pm Strike: 4-6pm WHO: The organizing committee is made up entirely of volunteers who have an interest in the event, and in making Calgary a people- and people-powered transportation friendly city. The non-profit Arusha Society has agreed to help coordinate the event and sign off on things like permits that require non-profit status. The City has been very supportive (Roads, Recreation, Parks, administration and Council). WHAT: The Bow River Flow is Calgary’s answer to similar events that have blossomed in cities all over the world – Ottawa, Montreal, Vancouver, Paris, New York, San Francisco, Bogota and more – in which streets are closed to traffic and opened to human-powered modes of transport, with fun things to do along the route. It is part of a world-wide renaissance of cities built for people. In its first year, the Bow River flow will take place in the community of Hillhurst-Sunnyside. In future years, we envision communities all along the riverfront co-hosting the event. So join us on August 23rd. Bring your family, your neighbours, your grandparents, your pets (there’s a dog parade at noon), your bicycles, your tricycles, your in-line skates, your wheelchairs, your scooters, your yoga mats, your picnic baskets. Join the Flow - roll, float and stroll. Memorial Drive is getting to be quite lovely along this stretch, with new medians that will keep the public away from the traffic in the westbound lanes. The inside lane (of the 2 eastbound lanes) will be the “mobile” lane for bikers and skaters etc, and the curb lane will be a stationary lane, with chalk art and other fun things to do. There’ll be buskers and other musicians, nature walks and talks, historical talks and tours, didgeridoo-making, bike workshops, parades, a kids’ zone and lots more throughout the day. This is a casual event, not a festival, and there are hopes that it might eventually happen every Sunday (see the website for what happens in other cities). The Ride the Road bicycle event, organized by the Calgary Tour de Nuit Society will be a concurrent event on August 23, 2009. Cyclists will ride through the Bow River Flow event along Memorial (slowly of course!). Find out more at: HYPERLINK "http://www.morepeoplecycling.ca" \o "blocked::http://www.morepeoplecycling.ca/" www.morepeoplecycling.ca Website: HYPERLINK "http://www.BowRiverFlow.ca" www.BowRiverFlow.ca Email: Volunteers and other signups can be done at HYPERLINK "mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it " \o "blocked::mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it " This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it INFO FOR VOLUNTEERS Sign up at HYPERLINK "mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it " This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it indicating which shifts you’re able to take, and what job you’d prefer. If you’re okay to let us assign you wherever we most need you, that would be super! Roles: Setup and strike (tables, tents, signage, barricades, activities etc) Site security (9am-5pm) – primarily manning the road blockades, ensuring that bikes and skaters etc stay in the median lane, holding crowds back when the Tour de Nuit group rides (slowly) through, watching that no-one gets into the new plantings etc. Information and lost kids tent (10-4) Kids zone – help with games, chalk art, bubbles etc. (10-4) Dog Parade: help coordinate the start of the parade Mandala – help the organizer to get the public involved in creating a giant mandala on the street (10-4, and earlier if you’d like to help set up) Site cleanup: general cleanup throughout the day to keep the site looking good Didgeridoo-making: assist the coordinator Miscellaneous: there will undoubtedly be more activities where we’ll need volunteers – we’ll post them on the website. Details: I’ll send out details about each of the jobs before the event. Shifts (please be at the INFO TENT a half hour prior to your shift for training): Set-up: 7-10am Event: 10-1 and 1-4 Strike: 4-6 Security shifts: 9-1 and 1-5 Volunteer recognition and attire: we’re on a skimpy budget, so we’ll have snacks and water for you, but it’ll likely be something like a bandana or nametag rather than t-shirts for people to identify you as a volunteer. And there’ll be lots of hugs and BIG thankyous to go around… Gathering place: the INFO/LOST KIDS TENT unless I let you know otherwise I believe the event will go rain or shine, so let us know if you’ll still be able to come if it’s raining. Thanks for agreeing to do this (or agreeing to consider doing this). I think it will be a fun day, and could become a great Calgary tradition. Call or email me if you have questions. Cheers, Meg Van Rosendaal VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR 403-243-2371 (home) 403-464-2371 (cell) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The Bow River Flow is all about participation, riding your bike, painting, doing yoga, or playing. We hope you'll come join the creativity. Bring your bike, board, kids, dogs, instruments, costumes, and art gear!
The centre of the action at the Bow River Flow will be at the pedestrian controlled lights at 7th Street and Memorial Drive NW. When you arrive to this entirely free event, check out the INFORMATION TENT, located at the pedestrian lights on the grass between Memorial Drive and the Bow River. This is the location of not just information but water taps for you to fill up your container, lost kids, medical attention, site map, event schedule, garbage cans, recycling cans, and washrooms
THE SULTAN'S TENT
There will be a spoken word lounge and open stage at the Sultan's tent, located just east of the pedestrian lights on the greenbelt. Have you ever seen a sPark? Come ask
PROCESSION
Sunnyside has a history of processions, taking to the streets. At noon we'll gather at the pedestrian lights and proceed east to 3 Street along the pavement then return to the start. There will be costumes, stilters, bikes, and kids so bring a noise maker and a costume!
MANDALA
From 9 am onward, you can participate in painting your own piece of this collective 30 foot art work. On the north side of the pedestrian lights, on the cul-de-sac, just ask for Jodie Stevens and she'll put your creativity to work! Feel free to bring a brush and an egg carton but paint is provided, both recycled and environmentally sensitive.
BUSKERS
All the buskers in the Calgary have been invited so come out to enjoy a full range of grassroots performances running all day long. If you'd like to play for donations, set up along Memorial Drive, east of the pedestrian lights. If you'd just like to play a song, check in with Tavis and Vi at the Sultan's Tent. All performances will be unamplified.
WAY TO GO!
Thanks to the Arusha Centre for putting this on and the Bow River Flow organizing committee for months of hard work. From businesses to neighbours, there are many volunteers that have made this happen. Get your Arusha membership at the Bow River Flow and choose from a selection of activist buttons!
FOOD
There won't be vendors at the Bow River Flow so please bring a picnic lunch or plan to visit supportive food spots in Kensington. On your way down, enjoy the vegan gourmet brunch at Gratitude Cafe (227-10St.), yes, Kensington has a vegetarian restaurant! They're normal price is $13 but tell them you're on your way to the Bow River Flow and you pay only $10. They'll also fill up your gocup with organic coffee! For lunch, Robbie Stewart's Sports Pub(10St.&Memorial Dr.), where kids are welcome too, have a patio, special menu for the Bow River Flow as well as Wildrose beer specials. Osteria de Medici (10St.&Kensington Rd.) are featuring a special menu and turning their parking lot into a beer garden! Ask for the rare Manebrea beer, specially ordered for this event.
KENSINGTON
While in Kensington, visit Sunnyside Market, directly south of Safeway and near the Second Cup, for a free reusable grocery bag. Also, check out the 10% off sale at The Source, 124 - 10 St.
Getting to the Bow River Flow does not involve petroleum! If you can, please ride, roll or run to the event. We're also only a few blocks from the Sunnyside CTrain station. If you have to drive, please park in Eau Claire or along the south side of the river and enjoy the walk across the Prince's Island or Calgary CTrain pedestrian bridges. Speaking of pedestrian bridges, there will also be City of Calgary folks at the Bow River Flow to answer questions and show pictures of the new Calatrava pedestrian bridge!
There is a 14 km bike ride taking place on August 23 that will be a cycling tour of inner city Calgary for the whole family. After starting on the south side of the river, the Ride the Road cyclists will proceed along the Bow River Flow route to the cheers of the crowd. You can register for the Ride the Road event at morepeoplecycling.ca
We're stoked about road hockey and so is CJSW. There will be nets set up all day for shinny at the west end of our site, near 9th St. Nw and the CTrain bridge. Bring sticks and a ball. Plan to go to the free screening of Slapshot at The Plaza Theatre at 4:45. This screening is in conjunction with the CJSW Slurpee Cup which is taking place the day before. I say "road" you say "hockey"! Road, Hockey!
The Source in Kensington is bringing some ramps to memorial drive to prove that Skateboarding is not a Crime. Bring your protective gear and board.
KIDS ZONE
Bring your kids and have fun or attend the informational events in the Kids’ Zone! All activities to take place between 10am and 4pm – be there early!
Kids Zone Activities as follows:
All Kids Zone activities will be at 7th Street and Memorial Drive NW in the south lane and the adjacent grassy area.
Sidewalk Chalk:
Play with sidewalk chalk on the road—just for today—at the Bow River Flow!
Draw, colour, write a poem, or trace your footprint.
Play hopscotch, snakes ‘n ladders, or walk the chalk labyrinth.
Bubbles:
Blow bubbles at the Bow River Flow (say that 10 times fast!)
Bikes: Decorate your bicycle, tricycle, unicycle or scooter and ride in the Kids’ Bike Parade at noon!
Games:
Play horseshoes, hula hoops, parachute and other outdoor games.
Events:
ZooMobile and Calgary Public library presentations
For Toddlers Only:
There will also be an area with toddler-sized activities.
FITNESS ZONE
The location will be just east of the pedestrian lights on the greenspace.
YOGA – Have a good laugh
Laughter Yoga is gentle fun new exercise for people of all ages and abilities. By laughing with our body we initiate powerful positive changes in our body, mind and emotions. Laughter yoga is based on the scientific fact that even if you laugh as an exercise your body can't tell the difference & you get the same physiological benefits. Laughter Yoga has made headlines in over 60 countries, and has been featured on CNN Oprah, National Geographic.
For information or pre registration for the opportunity at this free class
Please contact Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher and Leader
Fif Fernandes at 403.685.9846
or
www.laughteryoga-canada.org
Class time: 11am
TAOIST TAI CHI
Taoist Tai Chi Internal Arts of Health is an ancient Chinese art and system of holistic health practice which involves the movement of the spine and all parts of the body. Taoist Tai Chi Internal Arts of Health is a sequence of 108 slow and graceful movements designed to help the body regain natural health by strengthening and relaxing both body and mind. The Taoist Tai Chi Society is a non profit Charitable Organization which offers beginner and continuing classes throughout the year.
Please join us for a demo followed by teachings at 1pm
To preregister of for more information please contact
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WE'RE HAVING A DOG PARADE!
The Bow-Wows at The Bow’s intent, besides the pride of showing off our dogs in all their finery, Is to demonstrate to the citizens of Calgary that we are responsible dog owners and not the group that allow their dogs off leash and out of control.
The dog parade will be part of the larger parade, including a band, and a kid’s dressed up bike ride.
Other participants will be announced later.
The parade route is 1.3km!
Start is at noon – meet at 11:30!
Meeting place is at the Calgary Curling Club (East of Third Street at Memorial Road)
You can dress up your dog – or simply come for the walk!
Rules of the Doggie road: All dogs must be currently licensed and all shots up to date. Dogs must be on leash and please pick p after your dogs!
Should you need more information please contact our organizer Bruce R. Stern at
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, 403.294.5824
BIKE ZONE HOSTEDE BY THE BIKE ROOT AND THE GOOD LIFE COMMUNITY BIKE SHOPS
Bike Tune-Ups advice provided by The Bike Root and The Good Life from
10am-4:00pm.
Scheduled workshops at
10:30 am-How to Fix a flat
1:00pm-Bike Theft prevention
2:00pm-Commuting 101 or bike crafts
3:00pm-Repairing How to fix a flat or commuting 101, or bike crafts
City of Calgary Pathway Rangers will also be onsite to offer information on using
trails in a safe and fun manner. They will have pathway maps.
VOLUNTEERS
BRING GOCUP FOR FREE COFFEE, BRING EGG CARTONS FOR MANDALA
Bow River Flow
in brief…
We’re looking for volunteers for a fun new summer event. Can you help?
WHEN: Sunday August 23rd
Setup: 7-10am (everyone should be set up and ready for the public by 10)
Event: 10am-4pm
Strike: 4-6pm
WHERE: Eastbound lanes of Memorial Drive and the adjacent greenspaces/pathways from 3rd Street to 10th St NW. The 2 westbound lanes of Memorial Drive will be closed to traffic.
WHO: The organizing committee is made up entirely of volunteers who have an interest in the event, and in making Calgary a people- and people-powered transportation friendly city. The non-profit Arusha Society has agreed to help coordinate the event and sign off on things like permits that require non-profit status. The City has been very supportive (Roads, Recreation, Parks, administration and Council).
WHAT: The Bow River Flow is Calgary’s answer to similar events that have blossomed in cities all over the world – Ottawa, Montreal, Vancouver, Paris, New York, San Francisco, Bogota and more – in which streets are closed to traffic and opened to human-powered modes of transport, with fun things to do along the route. It is part of a world-wide renaissance of cities built for people.
In its first year, the Bow River flow will take place in the community of Hillhurst-Sunnyside. In future years, we envision communities all along the riverfront co-hosting the event. So join us on August 23rd. Bring your family, your neighbours, your grandparents, your pets (there’s a dog parade at noon), your bicycles, your tricycles, your in-line skates, your wheelchairs, your scooters, your yoga mats, your picnic baskets. Join the Flow - roll, float and stroll.
Memorial Drive is getting to be quite lovely along this stretch, with new medians that will keep the public away from the traffic in the westbound lanes. The inside lane (of the 2 eastbound lanes) will be the “mobile” lane for bikers and skaters etc, and the curb lane will be a stationary lane, with chalk art and other fun things to do. There’ll be buskers and other musicians, nature walks and talks, historical talks and tours, didgeridoo-making, bike workshops, parades, a kids’ zone and lots more throughout the day. This is a casual event, not a festival, and there are hopes that it might eventually happen every Sunday (see the website for what happens in other cities).
The Ride the Road bicycle event, organized by the Calgary Tour de Nuit Society will be a concurrent event on August 23, 2009. Cyclists will ride through the Bow River Flow event along Memorial (slowly of course!). Find out more at: HYPERLINK "http://www.morepeoplecycling.ca" \o "blocked::http://www.morepeoplecycling.ca/" www.morepeoplecycling.ca
Website: HYPERLINK "http://www.BowRiverFlow.ca" www.BowRiverFlow.ca
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indicating which shifts you’re able to take, and what job you’d prefer. If you’re okay to let us assign you wherever we most need you, that would be super!
Roles:
Setup and strike (tables, tents, signage, barricades, activities etc)
Site security (9am-5pm) – primarily manning the road blockades, ensuring that bikes and skaters etc stay in the median lane, holding crowds back when the Tour de Nuit group rides (slowly) through, watching that no-one gets into the new plantings etc.
Information and lost kids tent (10-4)
Kids zone – help with games, chalk art, bubbles etc. (10-4)
Dog Parade: help coordinate the start of the parade
Mandala – help the organizer to get the public involved in creating a giant mandala on the street (10-4, and earlier if you’d like to help set up)
Site cleanup: general cleanup throughout the day to keep the site looking good
Didgeridoo-making: assist the coordinator
Miscellaneous: there will undoubtedly be more activities where we’ll need volunteers – we’ll post them on the website.
Details: I’ll send out details about each of the jobs before the event.
Shifts (please be at the INFO TENT a half hour prior to your shift for training):
Set-up: 7-10am
Event: 10-1 and 1-4
Strike: 4-6
Security shifts: 9-1 and 1-5
Volunteer recognition and attire: we’re on a skimpy budget, so we’ll have snacks and water for you, but it’ll likely be something like a bandana or nametag rather than t-shirts for people to identify you as a volunteer. And there’ll be lots of hugs and BIG thankyous to go around…
Gathering place: the INFO/LOST KIDS TENT unless I let you know otherwise
I believe the event will go rain or shine, so let us know if you’ll still be able to come if it’s raining.
Thanks for agreeing to do this (or agreeing to consider doing this). I think it will be a fun day, and could become a great Calgary tradition.
Call or email me if you have questions.
Cheers,
Meg Van Rosendaal
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
403-243-2371 (home)
403-464-2371 (cell)
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