Monday, May 30, 2011

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS


Envision Ford City is a community wide conversation to talk about what is good in Ford City and what YOU, the residents, property owners and community leaders want for the future of your community!

Community Conversations is NOT another meeting to talk about what is wrong or bad in the community. Nor is it another meeting to talk about some else's plan for Ford City. It IS about your family, your home, your business, your future, your vision, your ideas! We want to hear YOUR ideas, YOUR vision, for YOUR Ford City.

Please join us for any one of the sessions listed! All meetings are open to the public and ALL AGE are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be provided and childcare is available at most locations.

There is a Brazilian proverb that says "when you dream alone, it remains just a dream. When you dream together, it is the beginning of a new reality." Please come and help us begin a new reality for Ford City!
  • June 2nd - 10AM @ New Song Church
  • June 2nd - 2PM @ Maisonville Court
  • June 3rd - 6:30PM @ New Song Church
  • June 9th - 6PM @ Drouillard Terrace
  • June 11th - 2PM @ Drouillard Terrace
  • June 16th - 6PM @ Gino Marcus C. Centre
  • June 18th - 2PM @ Gino Marcus C. Centre
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Thursday, May 12, 2011

Ford City Residents Bring Back the BOOM!
The Ford City Residents in Action (FCRA) are bringing back the BOOM with the return of a community fireworks display on Saturday, May 21st in Drouillard Park. This FREE event, which is supported by the Ford City Redevelopment Committee, will provide families with live entertainment, face-painting, and of course the fireworks! Food and drink sales will help support future community events. Everything starts at 6pm and wraps up at 11pm.

Having successfully hosted the Ford City Winter Wonderfest, an Easter Egg Hunt and a Neighbourhood Clean-Up, the Residents in Action Committee is thrilled to be bringing a community fireworks event back to Ford City,” stated Gary Dugal with the FCRA. “We are planning on a tremendous turnout from across the city.”

This event is just one of the many signs that great things are happening in Ford City. The Residents in Action have worked tirelessly to prepare a night of family friendly fun and entertainment. You don’t want to miss It!

Facts
When: Saturday May 21, 2011 (Rain Date: Sunday, May 22, 2011)
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Where: Drouillard Park, 1247 Drouillard Road
Purpose: Build community spirit and raise funds for future community events.
Includes: Live entertainment, food concessions, and fireworks!
Admission: Free
Info:

Karlene Nielsen or Stephen Lynn
Ford City Neighbourhood Renewal
1168 Drouillard Road, Windsor
T: 519-915-9583
fordcityrenewal@gmail.com
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The Ford City Residents in Action are the 2011 winners of the United Way’s “Creating Thriving Neighbourhoods” award. This voluntary committee, made up of Ford City residents, is determined to improve the quality of life in Ford City for all residents. They are also committed to the creation and implementation of family friendly events that create opportunities for individuals to meet their neighbours and engage one another to experience their community.