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Peter Tam and the Silver Valley Neighbourhood Association invite you to
a casual reception to meet and greet civic candidates.
7 or 8 candidates are expected to attend. All will have a chance to say
a few words, but mostly casual Q & A.
7:30 pm Thurs Nov 6th
Eagles Hall
23461 Fern Crescent
Maple Ridge
Refreshments will be served.
Bring some cookies or after dinner goodies to share if you would like.
Tell your friends and neighbours!
Thanks, see you there!
Another tree planting event…
….this time in Maple Ridge Park a total of 42 evergreen trees including Western Red Cedar and Douglas Fir. The trees were planted along the banks of the South Alouette River and was part of the many events of the Silver Valley Spring Festival 2008.
Between 500-600 people attended this event which included a fish release coordinated by the Alouette River Management Society [ARMS] along with a Katzie blessing by Willie Pirie.
The spring floral arrangement contest was enjoyed by all.
The 2009 Festival is now being planned
We thank the many volunteers and the support from the District of Maple Ridge
This Maple Ridge “Spring Festival” is hosted by the Silver Valley Neighborhood Association.
Some of the free events are as follows:
- Floral arrangement contest: you will need to bring your own materials or bring the creation with you
- Salmon fry release ceremony
- Howdy, Bongo & Loopy Sub music trio
- Dancing Bear and the 40ft whale
- Tons of family activities and games
- Unique Vendors
- Nature Eco Walks and possibly some tree planting
- Food
Sponsors:
Silver Valley Neighborhood Association, District of Maple Ridge, Maple Ridge Times, Remax Realtors of Fraser Valley, Stargate connections, Cariboo Moose Productions, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Encorp
Event Schedule
10:30 Event open to the public
11:00 Local musician (stage)
11:00 Dancing Bear (in the whale)
12:15 MRDC Dance
1:00 Salmon Fry release ceremony (Katzie ARMS)
1:20 Bongo, Howdy and Loopy sub (Simon)
2:30 Monika Belly Dance
3:00 Event Close
If you would like to be a sponsor or a vendor please contact Peter Tam email: peter.tam@shaw.ca
See you there April 19, 2008 at Maple Ridge Park [232St & 132Ave]
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
The Alouette River was declared a “Heritage River” in 1998 by the BC Government.
The Alouette River has important recreational, economic and cultural heritage and the Alouette River Management Society [ARMS] has played a significant role in the preservation of fish and habitant.
The Annual General Meeting will be held Feb 19, 2008 at 6:30 Pm at the Rivers Heritage Centre.
For further details contact ARMS at arms@telus.net or phone 604-467-6401.
You never know where fish will go!
For those of you coming to this page from Google, be sure to check out our updated schedule for the Silver Valley Spring Festival.
The Silver Valley Neighbourhood Association is having a spring festival at Maple Ridge Park, to celebrate: local history, common community interests and enjoy the natural beauty of the Alouette River which has been designated as a BC Heritage River. Read the rest of this entry »
On September 22, Maple Ridge volunteers participated in the TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. Adopt-A-Block and the Alouette River Management Society (ARMS) organized the event, which focused on collecting litter along the South Alouette River where it flows through Maple Ridge Park.
Between one and two dozen volunteers of all ages turned up to scour the river bank and adjacent parkland for garbage. Everything from discarded beverage containers, cigarette butts, shoes, an old lawn chair, bundles of undelivered newspapers, and even an old bed comforter were collected. Pieces of balloons, broken glass, clothing items and batteries were also removed. All of these things do not belong in our waterways. Not only are they unsightly to look at, but they pose serious threats to wildlife, ecosystems, drinking water and consumer fish.
The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup offered an opportunity to remove some of these potential hazards and also a chance for volunteers to work together toimprove the community in which they live. In addition, the event aimed to increased awareness and change attitudes about litter. With enough community effort and knowledge, perhaps our waterways will stop
being used as a dumping ground.
As one 3 year old volunteer at the event said, “Shoes don’t live in rivers, fishes do!”
Despite the not-so-favorable weather, the Rock Ridge walkabout was very successful. We collected forty names for our guest book and an estimated 160 people attended the event over the course of the day. There were informative guided tours every 10 minutes, complimentary refreshments, kids crafts and other activities, special kids portraits, and pony carriage rides.
The event was attended by MP Randy Kamp, Councillor Linda King, and other friends, including Bill Hartley, Candace Gordon, and Bill Archibald. Mayor Robson and the Maple Ridge planning department were invited but could not attend.
There were many questions about the proposed park for Rock Ridge, and these questions were answered by Mike Murray of Parks and Rec. The good news for residents is that a park will be created at the top of 236 Street later this year. In the meantime, area residents remain very concerned about 236 Street serving as the primary access point for Rock Ridge, especially since it is shared by kids, horses, and dump trucks.
We offer special thanks to the following associations and individuals: ARMS, the Silver Valley Neighbourhood Association, Haney Horsemen, the Maple Ridge Museum, Councillor Craig Speirs, and District staff Mike Murray and David Boag.
The Rock Ridge walkabout was sponsored and funded by a Building Community seed grant, Dairyland Home Services, Cariboo Moose Productions, Carol on Call Office Assistance, Festival Society, Coates Portrait Designs, District of Maple Ridge, PRT Pelton, and Corporate Cleaning Services. Read the rest of this entry »
The Silver Valley Neighbourhood Association is a non-profit society dedicated to encouraging the maintenance and enhancement of fish and wildlife habitat in an ecologically sensitive area, and to public participation in the planning process. The association holds elected officials, and their decisions with respect to Silver Valley, accountable to the voters of Maple Ridge. Our aim is to make Silver Valley a showcase for responsible, sustainable and livable development: a complete community. The association will continue to promote the implementation of the innovative Silver Valley Area Plan, and encourage other community groups in Maple Ridge to work together to explore common concerns.
The Silver Valley Neighbourhood Association is committed to education of the community and Council about new thinking and research regarding development.
Next meeting: 22 February 2006, 7:30pm
Place: upstairs, Eagles Hall, 23461 Fern Crescent (map).
- Official spokesperson
- Shiraz Mawani, M.D.
- Tel: 463-8877
- Mailing address
- 13034 - 236th Street,
- Maple Ridge, BC, V4R 2S5
- E-mail contacts
svnag@telus.net
Where: Bolder Place (Cul-de-sac).
When: 12pm. 29 January 2006.
Come take a walk with guided tours of our neighborhood and our back trails. Come meet your neighbors, learn more about development plans of your neighborhood, and bring the kids for refreshment and fun activities.
The objective of this event is to promote a healthy neighborhood. We want to create a livable community while paying attention to this delicate and unique environment. The Walk-about will be a start for us to build a neighborhood circle, which will promote communication and understanding, thus creating a more coherent community for residents of Rock Ridge.
The Building Community Solutions Project (BCS) is an initiative of The District of Maple Ridge Social Planning Advisory Committee (SPAC), the Child Youth and Family Network (CYFN) and United Way of the Lower Mainland – Communities in Action.
The goal of BCS is to help community groups and agencies to work together to improve the quality of life, based on values of mutual respect, open communication and collaboration. More information is available at www.rmkstudycircles.ca.
If you’d like to volunteer or receive more information, please contact:
Peter Tam
(604) 463-9990
peter.tam@shaw.ca
