Poor little coffee cup. Left out in the rain like a piece of trash... Don't let this happen to your coffee cup! Recycling rinsed-out paper coffee cups will give it the second chance it deserves to be turned into something useful again. You can recycle most take-out coffee cups commonly found at places like Starbucks, McDonald's and Tim Horton's. However, plastic lids and waxed paper cups are not accepted.

We haven't escaped the snow just yet, but at the Genesis Place Family Beach Blast on March 23 we'll do our best to whisk you away to a tropical island with plenty of fun! Come dressed in your snazziest beach outfit and join us for crafts, gym activities and swimming! Only $10 per family or free for Family Annual Pass holders. Check out www.airdrie.ca/gpevents for info!

This week in The City Connection: the Airdrie Fire Department Pet Rescue Program, upcoming shows at the Bert Church LIVE Theatre, Genesis Place youth events and more! Check it out online at www.airdrie.ca/cityconnection

City of Airdrie staff are proudly wearing pink in honour of #pinkshirtday to take a stand against bullying. The focus of 2018 #pinkshirtday is on cyberbullying and encouraging others to combat cyberbullying by thinking twice before posting something negative online. #spreadkindness

One week left to register for the Business Planning for Not-for-Profits workshop on March 13. Delve into the business planning process starting with your mission and vision, the role of your board and external environmental factors such as the climate for fundraising success. Cost is $25/person or $50 for non-profit groups of up to four people. Register at www.airdrie.ca/workshops

This week in The City Connection: current job opportunities with the City of Airdrie, upcoming shows at the Bert Church LIVE Theatre, Business Growth Workshop Series information and more! Check it out online at www.airdrie.ca/cityconnection

Genesis Place annual passes give you and your family access to endless fun throughout the year! Did you know that you can now purchase a variety of passes online? Learn how at www.airdrie.ca/GPpasses.

Learn more about the exceptional preschool programming offered at Genesis Place! Join us today (Feb. 13) between 3 - 6 p.m. for our open house in the Woodmont Blue Grass room. Kids Connection is a licenced preschool for children 3 to 5 years old. Registration opened on Jan. 29, so if you'd like to learn more about Kids Connection be sure to stop by, ask questions and check out our programming! www.airdrie.ca/kidsconnection

Calling all Airdrie businesses. The early bird deadline is coming fast. Fill out the survey you received last week before Feb. 16 for a chance to win a complimentary 2018 City of Airdrie Business License Renewal. Learn more at https://www.airdrie.ca/index.cfm?serviceID=766

Who's excited for the Family Day long weekend?! What's even more exciting? All of the activities happening at Genesis Place to keep your family busy! We've got Family Friday, PublicSkate, Family Zumba and more! www.airdrie.ca/gpevents for full details!

Only a few more days before the City's Mayor for a Day Challenge closes on Feb. 16. Students grades 5 to 12 are encouraged to share their idea for positive change in Airdrie. The two winners selected will spend the day behind-the-scenes at City Hall as Mayor! As an added bonus, winners will receive an iPad mini! Visit www.airdrie.ca/mayorforaday to apply.

Can you see the car behind that mound of snow? A child couldn’t either. With the recent snowfall throughout the City, we want to remind residents that the removal of snow from their property onto a sidewalk, roadway or other public space is not permitted. Please help us keep our streets and pathways safe throughout the winter.