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NEWSConnected to your communityTrailwest hosting community-wide garage saleGroup hopes to boost association membership, raise funds for summer festivalVisit us Online atyourottawaregion.comJessica Cunhajessica.cunha@metroland.comEMC news - The Trailwest CommunityAssociation is hosting two events this summerto give residents a chance to get toknow one another and boost membershipfor the new group.The association represents the fast-growingcommunities of Bridlewood Trails andTrailwest in south Kanata.A community-wide garage sale beingheld on June 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., is achance for residents not only to clear somespace in their homes but also an opportunityto get to know their neighbours, saidassociation president Phil Aldis.“We’ve had many very positive compliments… about how wonderful a communityit is, with everyone feeling connectedand safe because of the ongoing communicationwe’ve had,” said Aldis, adding allresidents are encouraged to take part in theevent. “We’d love to continually build uponit.”A barbecue featuring breakfast and lunchitems, as well as baked goods, will be heldat the south corner of Carronbridge Circle,with the funds raised going to the communityassociation for future events and maintainingthe group.“It’ll also be a great opportunity for residentsof Trailwest to stop by and pick uptheir membership card,” said Aldis. “Themembership card identifies that they’re aSUBMITTEDResidents of Trailwest in south Kanata take part in some spring cleaning on May18. The group disposed of 50 bags of trash, old tires and wooden pallets. TheTrailwest Community Association is hosting a community-wide garage sale onJune 1 and has plans in the work for a summer festival.resident of the Trailwest community. It alsoentitles them to discounts at local restaurantsand retailers.”There is no cost to join the association,but donations will be accepted.“We want to get these into the hands ofall residents,” said Aldis. “We’re going totry to make that as easy as possible.”See SUMMERFEST, page 35SUMMERWeekly sessionsJuly & August8:30am-4:30pmSOCCER PROGRAMMINGSUPPORTED BYWEST OTTAWA SOCCERwww.wosc.com Pre & Post-camp care available Nutritious peanut free lunch provided Variety of sports plus arts and craftsRegister online or call613-836-2256 ext #221www.thunderbirdsportscentre.comThunderbird Sports Centre1927 Richardson Side RoadKanata, ON K2K 1X4R0012130669-0530GIRLS WEEK – JULY 2-5BOYS WEEK – JULY 8-12SKILLS WEEK – JULY 15-19ALL CAMPS ATALGONQUIN COLLEGER0012064596R0012064601GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!Kanata Kourier-Standard EMC - Thursday, May 30, 2013 33