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Bow River Flow

Bow River Flow - Fun, Outdoors Family Event

Sunday, August 23rd, 10am to 4pm
Bow River Flow is an occasion for Calgarians to gather and celebrate life along the Bow River and Memorial Drive Parkway. Imagine a great flowing commons through the heart of our city - an event that is inclusive of and accessible to all Calgarians - an invitation for individuals, families, after-church congregations, tai chi enthusiasts, to come together to mingle, and to enjoy a leisurely walk or ride along Memorial Drive, or a float down the Bow River.

Thank you and Farewell to Kate and Stephanie
We have to say a sad but fond goodbye to two of our colleagues, Kate and Stephanie.

A Warm Welcome to Clean Calgary Association's Four New Staff Members!
We are delighted to introduce you to four new members of our Clean Calgary Association Team... Jenna Pfoh, Mike Unrau, Heather Hendrie, and Rob Roy.

Clean Calgary partners with Goodwill Industries to expand our Cell Phone Recycling Program
Clean Calgary Association’s cell phone recycling program has just become more accessible through a partnership with Goodwill Industries of Alberta. Now when you drop off your old clothes and house wares at any of Goodwill’s 8 Donation Centres throughout Calgary and Airdrie, you can also drop off your old cell phone.

Permaculture

Permaculture Project Implementation

Permaculture harmonizes landscape and habitat and moves us away from reliance on fossil fuels. For the first time, Clean Calgary Association partnered with Rob Avis of Ravis Sustainable to offer an Introduction to Permaculture course in June. Graduates of the course and Clean Calgary Association staff gathered on July 18th to implement some of the ideas they learned by installing a food forest.

Clean Calgary Association is now Scent-Free!

In response to health concerns, Clean Calgary Association has developed a Scent-Free Policy. Artificially scented products such as perfume, deodorant and body lotion can trigger reactions including respiratory distress and headaches.

Staff, volunteers and guests are asked to not use these products when visiting the Clean Calgary Association office.

For more information, links and resources about creating a scent-free environment, visit the Clean Calgary scent-free page on our website: http://cleancalgary.org/index.php/programs/campaigns/scent-free_policy

Ask Ashley

Is Organic Worth the Price?

Q:

Hello Ashley,

I recently watched a City TV news report that highlighted a new British study on organic foods. Apparently this new study concluded that organic foods did not have any more nutrients than their conventional counterparts. This raises the question: is organic food worth the extra price?

Thank you,
Linda

Read the answer...

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Casino Fundraising for Clean Calgary Association

As you know we are a charitable organization and we rely heavily upon the funds generated through this casino event. We greatly appreciate your time and support to come out and volunteer.

We have several positions available all of which are on a first come, first serve basis. Previous Casino experience is an asset, but not required. Onsite training will be provided the day of your shift.

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New website coming soon!

Expect to see our new website mid-August ’09 with a fresh look and easier to use navigation.