This article continues the earlier Blog posting on the very successful MHBPNA Jane’s Walk on May 2, 2009.
After George Lippert Park and the historic houses (and church) on Louisa, we looped around to the Mt. Hope cemetery and Wayne took us on a guided tour. I found this fascinating because I walk and bike through the cemetery all the time (often on the way to Central to purchase some of their fine produce or other wares). And I read some of the headstones, but with Wayne we walked through many areas where I hadn’t wandered previously. He explained how we may not leave many marks while we are living, but a headstone is a permanent marker for all to see many years after we’ve gone.
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3rd Annual Duke Street Playground Potluck & Games Day
We are missing a hot pink plastic long handled salad spoon. If you know where it is, please email mhbpna@gmail.com
5 – 8 pm cost $2 per family.
Neighbourhood Association Meeting, Wed May 13th, 6:30 pm
- Info from previous meeting re: insurance, leading to terms of reference discussion
- Staff roles
- Role of NA in programs at Breithaupt Centre, and decision making as required for Fall Leisure submission
- Appointment of Treasurers (Joan Lazarski and Helen Lippert) per bank requirements
- Craft Night/Craft Activity proposal – partnering with Extend-A-Family
Jane’s Walk a great success!
We had more than 20 people attend this first Jane’s walk in our neighbourhood. It was really a lot of fun to meet new people, and chat with folks we already know. There was so much good will, and in addition to the official guides, many others filled in details they knew about the area, which is what the walk is all about. The tour started at 10 am, Saturday May 2nd in Lippert park.
Calling on Volunteers to help lead downtown orientation walk
This walk is for new students at the School of Pharmacy.
For information click here.
Jane’s Walk on May 2, 10 am – noon
At our recent eco-restoration meeting (announced on this Blog) the idea came up that our neighbourhood should participate in Jane’s Walk this year on May 2nd. Jane’s Walk is named after the influential writer and activist Jane Jacobs.
We’ve put together a schedule for a walk in our neighbourhood with “guest speakers” for each stop.
1. Meet at Lippert Park (On Weber Street between Wilhelm and Louisa) at 10 am and learn about its history.
2. Walk up Louisa Street to learn about some Heritage Houses.
3. Walk to Mt. Hope cemetary and learn about some fascinating people buried there (we’ll stay in the Moore street area so as not to roam too far).
4. Walk along Peltz Avenue and learn about naturalized landscaping and local area plants.
5. Finish up at B.F. Goodrich park to talk about eco restoration and anything else we can think of.
Children and bikes are welcome. It’s all about the journey and the conversations along the way.
For a map of our local walk, click here.
For information about other walks in Kitchener, and around North America: click here.
Earth Day in Major Park, April 19, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009, 1 pm – 3 pm.
Major Park is located between Breithaupt and Wellington, one block west of Lancaster.
Ecological Restoration Project, April 18th, 2009
April 18 Lane Clean Up
Join in for a planned clean-up for the lane-ways that run from
King toDuke, between Shanley, Louisa and Breithaupt
Date: April 18, 2009
Time: 9:45 am
Place: meet at 100 Louisa St.