Thursday, August 13th, 2009
Phase One of the 118th Avenue Initiative Streetscape Improvements are pretty much complete! All the hard work has paid off…the Avenue looks fantastic. We are celebrating the new Streetscape with a big party on the Avenue!
I have attached a copy of the Eastwoodfest Street dance Celebration handbill with schedule. At 1pm there will be speeches from Councillor Gibbons and Councillor Caterina. At the same time the Streetscape Working Group will be recognized. I hope that you will be able to attend!
EASTWOODFEST AND STREET DANCE CELEBRATION.
On Saturday, August 15, the Avenue will come alive with entertainment, music, festivities, and great food, including a free pancake breakfast. 118th Avenue from 82 – 87 Street will be closed to traffic while we celebrate the beautiful new Streetscape Improvements. There will be live music, street performers, an antique car show, and an arts market. Enjoy local renowned artists, including Edmonton’s own Captain Tractor, the Wambats, and more! A full schedule of events can be found at www.avenueinitiative.ca or on our website here.
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2009
Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: 118 Ave, 82 St. to 87 St.
Eastwood Park, 86 St. and 118 Ave. (Children’s entertainment and carnival)
118 Avenue, from 82 Street to 87 Street, will be open to pedestrian traffic only during the event.
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Monday, August 10th, 2009
Eastwoodfest is fast approaching and we need volunteers!
This event is shaping up to be BIG, EXCITING and has an amazing line up of entertainment and activities. Eastwoodfest this year is partnering with the Avenue Initiative and Arts On The Ave to celebrate the completion of Phase 1 of the Streetscape Improvements. The Avenue from 82nd – 87th will be closed. There will be an Arts Market and Main stage on the Avenue and activities in the Park. The day starts off with a free Pancake Brunch. Its going to be a great day, if you are able to help out please email Judy Allan at Judy.allan@edmonton.ca with your availability.
Details of the Event are:
Saturday August 15th
8 am Set Up
11 – 7 pm Event
7 – 9 Strike
Volunteers will receive a free t shirt and a voucher to enjoy one of the many specials in the restaurants along the Avenue.
Shifts include:
Set Up 8 – 11 am
Afternoon 11 – 3 pm
Evening 3 – 7 pm
Strike 7 – 9 pm
Jobs include:
- Sidewalk Chalking
- Performers – greet & help
- Info Booth
- 50-50 raffle
- Moving picnic tables (set up and tear down)
- Supervise bouncy things
- Roving on street & in park
- Food & Beverages
- Clean up crew
- Help with pancakes – make batter, serve and clean-up.
- Tents Set-up and tear down
Download the Eastwoodfest handbill here
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