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NEWSConnected to your communityTrailwest Summerfest to be held in AugustContinued from page 33The association is currently in theplanning phase of developing a community-widefestival, dubbed the TrailwestSummerfest. A portion of fundsraised from the garage sale barbecuewill go towards the inaugural event.“We’re hoping to have that in ournew Kristina Kiss Park,” said Aldis.The summer festival will be heldin August, with a firm date to be announced.If the park construction isn’tfinished by that time, the event will beheld in the parking lot of the Real CanadianSuperstore on Eagleson Road,said Aldis.Details of the event will be deliveredto every door in the Trailwest andBridlewood Trails communities in theform of a gift bag, donated by the Superstore,he added.The Trailwest Summerfest will featurea host of activities and games “tobring the community together,” saidAldis.Most of the association’s communicationis accomplished online, saidAldis. An annual general meeting washeld last winter to elect the executive,and the board meets bi-monthly to discussany issues that are raised. Everythingelse is done through the website,mytrailwest.ca.Around 30 members of the communitytook part in a clean-up on May18, collecting 50 bags of garbage anddisposing of abandoned tires and waterloggedpallets, said Aldis.“We’re gathering as a community inother ways,” he said. “There’s so muchongoing communication.”For more information, visit the websiteat mytrailwest.ca or email info@mytrailwest.ca.Rural ThemedVendors WantedRegister NowHey Ewe! Bring the family toBIA Lambs Down ParkFestival in Carleton Place• Sheep Shearing • Spinning • Petting Zoo • Displays • Food StandsSat, June 15th 10am to 4pmCanadian Co-operative Woolgrowers142 Franktown Rd, Carleton PlaceSUBMITTEDThe Trailwest Community Association collectednumerous bags of trash during its spring cleaningin May. The group is encouraging all residents ofTrailwest and Bridlewood Trails to become membersof the association, which is free to join.R0012108080/0523www.downtowncarletonplace.com www.wool.caContact Info613-257-8049cmcormond@carletonplace.caDesigned by: M. PowerKanata Kourier-Standard EMC - Thursday, May 30, 2013 35R0012127151