Feature Spot
Tips to stay safe around Coyotes
Calgary is home to all kinds of urban wildlife – from deer to rabbits to coyotes. In most cases we only catch occasional glimpses. However, with coyote mating season upon us, there have been a number of sightings around the city, particularly in the northwest. Coyotes play a valuable role in our ecosystem, and we
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Renew your Community Membership Online!
Membership revenues help the SCA to function. All of the events that the SCA provides or oversees — many free of charge — are funded partially through membership revenue.
Click here to renew or purchase a membership now.!
Rent the Strathcona Community Centre for Your Event!
To find out more about renting our beautiful community centrefor your next event, please click here.
SCA News
Spaghetti Dinner & Movie Night – January 18, 6 pm
Doors open at 5:45pm and dinner will be served at 6pm followed by the movie The Incredibles 2 at 7pm. This event will be limited to the first 250 people and is free to SCA Members. Memberships will be available at the event.
Update on The Gazette
Just a note to our readers that our publisher Mind’s Design has shut it’s doors. We will be re-launching The Gazette in March 2019 with our new publisher Great News Media. In the meantime, look for SCA news in Your Aspen Spring and Your Westhills.
Rink Volunteers Needed
We are always in need of volunteers to help flood and maintain our rink. Even 15 minutes of your time will help. Dates are subject to changes due to weather conditions. If you can help or have questions, please contact Arianna Carlotti at rink@scacalgary.ca or advcarlotti@gmail.com SIGN UP HERE
SCA Perks Program
The Perks Program is designed to provide opportunities for local businesses to support the SCA by offering perks to SCA members. If you are a business who would like to participate in our Perks Program, please fill out and submit the attached application. Perks Program Business Participation Application If you are an SCA Member simply
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Book your celebration with SCA
Are you planning a party? Family get-together? Cultural celebration? Wedding? Birthday? We’ve got availability! Anything from intimate parties of 20 to big celebrations of 250, come and check out our fabulous rental spaces.
City News
Earth Science for Society Exhibition Earth Science for Society (ESfS) will be hosting its 9th exhibition at the Big Four Building, Stampede Park, Calgary, on March 17-19, 2019. This is a fun, educational, and dynamic geoscience outreach event in which students, families, youth groups, and the public are given an opportunity to explore the Earth Sciences. Interactive, hands-on exhibits are
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Springbank Hill Outdoor Soccer Registration Info 
Recycling tip: Snow and recyclables don’t mix! Calgary weather can bring lots of snow throughout the winter. Remember to clear the snow off your blue cart lid and keep the lid closed before putting your recycling out for pickup. Why? When snow gets into your blue cart it melts and ruins the paper and other quality recyclables. Thanks for your help
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Amica Open House – Saturday, January 19
Three Downsizing info sessions will take place (same info each time) at 12:30pm, 2pm & 3pm. No RSVP required.
Conversation Cafe at First Lutheran Church
First Lutheran Church hosts a conversation cafe throughout the year on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1-3pm. This initiative is in support of Dementia Friendly Communities.
Good Food Box 2019
Attached is an updated schedule for the Good Food Box program which supports healthy eating for ALL, within our community. First Lutheran Church is a DEPOT and an access point for this program. The 2019 program runs January – June (no orders July or Aug.) Ordering resumes January 14.
Compassion Fatigue
What Family Caregivers Need to Know
Caution: Wildlife in Strathcona
A bobcat was spotted in a backyard and along the street on Stratton Cres on November 26. Sadly, a dog was killed by a coyote in Strathcona around the same time. Please be aware of your surroundings and be cautious with pets and children.
Bow Valley Music Club Presents: Alberta Night – January 26
Alberta Night: featuring: Amelie Patterson Trio: Hailing from Banff, Alberta, and serving as the town’s first Poet Laureate, Amelie Patterson leads as a strong ambassador for women songwriters. The clear-voiced, honest and tenacious troubadour’s music traverses territories from blues to folk rock. Her debut album Roll Honey Roll was released at Canadian Music Week, and went
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Babysitting & Home Alone Courses – Upcoming Dates
Home Alone Course (Thursdays, 6-8pm): Babysitting & Home Alone Courses (Sundays): Jan 20, Jan 26, Feb 23, March 11 Home Alone ($40) 9-12 pm, ages 10 years and up Babysitting ($60), 9-2 pm, ages 11 years and up For more information contact: safety4kidscalgary@gmail.com or call 587-617-6226. Register at: www.babysittingcalgary.com
