Feature Spot
2019 Summer Camps!
Check out all the great camps coming to the SCA CA this summer! Art Blitz Babysitting & Home Alone Courses Baking & Cooking with Gramma Bricks 4 Kidz City of Calgary – FREE PROGRAMS Crafting with Gramma Crochet & Painting Drama on the Hill Engineering for Kids Idea Lab – STEAM based camps Launchpad Learning
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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 – Friday, March 15, 6 pm
We will be showing ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet‘. Before the movie we will be treated to a special performance by Drama on the Hill! Doors open at 5:45 pm and dinner will be served at 6 pm followed by the movie at 7 pm. Catering is provided by Mountain Rose Catering. This event will be
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Family Day Skate – Feb 18, 12-3pm
Grab your family and friends and head over to the SCA for our annual Family Day Skate from 12 – 3 pm. Hot chocolate and snacks will be served.
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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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.
The SCA sends out a monthly e-newsletter with information about upcoming events, programs and links to other information that is of interest to residents. Sign up by sending your e-mail address to: info@scacalgary.ca Or better yet … take out a membership to the SCA. For only $10/year, your family will have free admission to all Spaghetti Dinner
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City News
Southwest Calgary Ring Road Info Sessions – Feb 26 & 28 Alberta Transportation, Mountain View Partners, and KGL Constructors will be hosting public information sessions on February 26 and 28 to provide a look ahead at the 2019 construction season for the Southwest Calgary Ring Road (SWCRR). Display materials will feature information on the road alignment, highlight key construction activities and identify upcoming traffic impacts. Representatives
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Little Giraffe Studios – Free Trial Class, Feb 15
Please Join us for a FREE trial class at Westgate Community Centre (4943 8 Ave SW). Limited spots please call or email to reserve your spot. Regular classes will be offered at the SCA on Mondays from February 18 – April 8, 9:30 – 11:30 am. Register at: littlegiraffestudios.com Small and Tall (8 Months to
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Recycling 101 – Get back to the recycling basics
Paper and cardboard Recycle all cracker boxes, delivery boxes, coffee cups, flyers and other paper items. Tip: Break down boxes to make more room in your blue cart. Bundled plastic bags and wrap Bag your bags. This includes all stretchy bags like grocery bags, shopping bags, bread bags, produce bags, shipping bags, cling wrap and
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Get Ready for Collection Day
Space it – Leave enough room between and around your carts on pick up day. Place it – Make sure your carts are out by 7 a.m. on collection day. Clear it – Remember to clear the snow off your blue cart lid and keep the lid closed before putting your recycling out for pickup.
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KGL Job Fair – February 23, 10 am – 3 pm
The Southwest Calgary Ring Road is looking for construction workers! This includes laborers, heavy equipment operators, heavy duty mechanics, carpenters, surveyors and laboratory technicians. You’ll find below an invitation to our construction hiring fair being held at the Grey Eagle Resort on February 23, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Members of our staff
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Grants available from Tree Canada
Check out the available grants: https://treecanada.ca/plant-with-us/apply-for-a-grant/
Bow Valley Music Club Presents: Heather Rankin Trio – February 23
February 23 – Heather Rankin Trio Heather Rankin Trio: Heather Rankin undoubtedly has music running through her veins. From growing up in the tiny community of Mabou on Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island, Rankin has had a lifetime of making music. Both as a solo artist or a member of one of the most beloved Canadian
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Babysitting & Home Alone Courses – Upcoming Dates
Visit www.babysittingcalgary.com for upcoming dates. 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
The Cookies Are Coming!
They’re chocolate… and vanilla… and very tasty! Watch for Girl Guide cookies being sold in your neighbourhood in March and April, and please buy some if you can! By supporting Girl Guide cookie sales, you are supporting the amazing Girl Guide programs we have right here in our Sarcee Hills District. Girl Guide programs for
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TD Park People Grants
TD Park People Grants will provide $2000 to groups from Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal to help make community events happen in parks. Make your city park come alive with events like movie nights, harvest festivals and nature walks. Visit the website for details, FAQs and application information. https://parkpeople.ca/parkgrants/ You can also register for
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Pitch Night: Neighbour Grants LIVE
Applications due February 26, 2019 Pitch Night: A neighbour grants LIVE event, encourages Calgarians to pitch their ideas to improve, enhance, or revitalize their community or neighbourhood. No dragons or sharks! YOU be the judge. Up to $50,000 in Grants to be given out! Watch groups pitch their ideas for improving their neighbourhoods and communities
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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 