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Notice of the Oberservatory Civic Association AGM

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:32:30 GMT

DATE: 14 September 2010

TIME: 6.00 pm

VENUE: OBSERVATORY COMMUNITY CENTRE COLLINGWOOD ROAD, OBSERVATORY.

Report back on all the work we have done in the past year and a report on the 2010 Observatory Festival of the Arts.

Please make an effort to attend. This is your opportunity to get involved with the future of Obs

SECOND AGM FOR THE OBSID ON 11 SEPTEMBER 2010

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:00:00 GMT

The Observatory Improvement District (OBSID) will host its second Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 11 September 2010 at 10:30, at the Observatory Community Centre. Here, the Board of Directors will offer itself for re-election and information will be shared about previous and future activities.

Attend the AGM to hear, first hand, about the achievements of the OBSID in their first full year and what is planned for the next phase. It is also an opportunity for members and ratepayers to receive copies of the financial statements.

SPONSORSHIP FOR BETH RAPHA*

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:27:23 GMT

HELP YOUR COMMUNITY

One of our most serious social problems is alcoholism and drug addiction. Most street people have alcohol or drug addiction problems – which helps to explain why they remain on the street (rather than entering a shelter)

We are fortunate to have in our midst a drug rehab centre (Beth Rapha) which is willing to admit people off the street, provided that they are recommended by our fieldworker, and are serious about entering a rehabilitation programme.

FUNDING TO OBSERVATORY NGOs

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:34:36 GMT

The Observatory Civic Association (OCA) has a limited amount of funding available to assist people or organisations in Observatory with funding for projects that will benefit the community. We put out a first call for funding applications in January this year. This is a second call for further applications.

The guidelines are:

1. The project should be specific, with clear outcomes;

2. Funding will not normally be provided for ongoing administrative or office expenses.

BETH RAPHA THREATENED WITH CLOSURE - FUNDING APPEAL

Sun, 23 May 2010 18:29:04 GMT

1. Background information

Beth Rapha have been providing a much needed drug rehabilitation service since 2000. They are a registered NPO, and they are recognised by SARS as a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO), which means that contributions are tax deductible. Their books are independently audited, and all donations will be acknowledged.

The long-established Cape Town Drug Counselling Centre (also in Observatory) approves of Beth Rapha’s programme and refers clients to them. They also confirm that raising funds for drug rehabilitation in Cape Town is a difficult and slow process.

2. Financial situation

Beth Rapha is currently threatened with closure (see the Weekend Argus of 15 May).

Mark your Wheelie Bins - New spate of thefts

Sun, 23 May 2010 08:02:29 GMT

Vetus Schola has recovered a number of stolen wheelie bins but as the owners have not marked them they cannot be returned. This fresh spate of wheelie bin thefts is possibly as result of (stolen) trolleys being confiscated - also Richard the Thief is around again and is known to have stolen bins.

Those who have suffered this inconvenience know that it is quite a procedure to get a replacement bin

ALSO - please try and put your bin out for only the shortest possible time necessary. Avoid putting your bin out the night before collection

and bring it back in as soon as you can.

OCA Monthly meetings

Thu, 13 May 2010 16:13:26 GMT

The OCA meets monthly on the second Tuesday of each month. The meetings are open to the public.

The meetings usually take place at the Community Centre which is closed for renovations till further notice. Brian from the Obsid has gracioulsy allowed us to use the Obsid board room for our meetings.

So for the next few the venue is the blue house at 41 Station Road opposite the kiddies park

Dates are available on the calendar here

Community activism in Observatory

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:47:34 GMT

The residents of Observatory in Cape Town are taking responsibility for making their suburb safer and more attractive

Over the last few years the community of Observatory has been developing a strong sense of civic identity, taking local action to improve the area for all of its residents.

OBSID Graffiti Removal

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:22:03 GMT

The OBSID's promise to make Obs 'Cleaner' and 'Smarter' is bearing some fruit.

The public toilets at the cnr of Station and Arnold streets has long been an eyesore. Cleared of the tags/graffiti and attendant smears and scent markings it looks brand new.

Gun Safe Regulation Change

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:12:09 GMT

Brian Gray informes us that SAPS DPO's (Designated Police Officer for fire-arm licenses) are no longer conducting gun safe inspections and what is now required by them are two colour photographs of the safe, showing an external view and an internal view of the safe. The colour photographs must be attached to a SAPS form Annexure "A" (Declaration in terms of Regulation 86 of the Firearms Control Regulations, 2004 (Safekeeping Facilities)).

This is in the form of an affidavit in which the signatory states under oath that he/she has an SABS approved safe or strongroom for the safekeeping of any firearms.

If any licensed firearm owners need more information regarding firearms go to:

http://www.saga.org.za