November will be a busy month for The District of Maple Ridge and we will be finished with the Canadian Federal Election.
Our local political race and outcome will probably have a higher impact on our daily lives than what happens in Ottawa…. so I welcome all candicates to make material contribtions to this website. This may help council hopefuls and incumbents to reach the public without the clutter of lawn signs and promotional brochures [I like the idea of saving paper and trees] - it is all about sustainability.
Hosta Royal Standard - Photo by Ken Hemminger
The month of May is a month of energy unfolding, with new growth…new garden plans and new plants.
The Hosta family is a diverse plant group of herbaceous perennials and for those gardeners in the Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows area who would like to include hostas in this year’s garden, come to to the Garden/Perennial Plant Sale at 12355 Skillen St., Maple Ridge on June 21st & June 28th, 2008 [8am to 1:00PM]
Hosta Wide Brim - Photo by Ken Hemminger
Planting time is now and easy care perennial plants should be on your list. Hostas, astilbe and ferns are smart choices!
The plant sale will be June 21 & 28, 2008 from 8-1:00 PM. Prices start at $5 for mature 1 gallon plants.
Location: 12355 Skillen St., Maple Ridge.
Hosta Gold Standard
Hosta La Vista
DeWolf Den, a part of the history of Scouting in Maple Ridge
With a look at the past and to the future, the Silver Valley Spring Festival is being held at the Maple Ridge Park on Saturday, 19 April 2008, and it should be a great event that will help people discover the importance of their community.
The Silver Valley Neighbourhood Association would appreciate any photos of the following:
- Davison’s Pool when the diving board was still there
- Cross’s Cottage Park when the cabins where there.
- MaCauleys Rock without the houses
- The resthome at the corner of 232 St and 132 Ave [Fern Crescent] or
- Ice cream place at the Old - Black Sheep pub
- A picture of the Yennadon post office
Who knows about the picture of the log building above? Hint: It’s part of the history of Scouting in Maple Ridge and it’s located in the Silver Valley area.
See you Saturday, April 19 2008
As a follow-up to the November 7 Open House, you are invited to attend a 2nd Open House to provide input to the recommendations of the Alouette Rivers Flood Management Task Force. The purpose of the Task Force is to recommend to Council a strategy on managing the flood hazard along the Alouette Rivers. A brief presentation from the Task Force Chair will be made at 7:30pm. Your opinions will greatly help the Task Force in recommending a strategy to Council.
Date: Wednesday February 20, 2008
Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm - Presentation at 7:30pm
Location: South Lillooet Centre (Yennadon Community Centre), 12854 232nd Street, Maple Ridge
Task Force members will be available to answer questions. Your attendance is welcomed.
Should you have any questions regarding the Open House, please feel free to contact the Engineering Department at 604-467-7339.
Via: MapleRidge.ca
