Antyx Community Art in Southview
Join Antyx Art every Sunday from July 9th until August 27th at the Southview Community Association.
Youth are invited to join this exciting art program. Email jeffrey@Antyx.org to register or for more information.
YES CENTRE - FREE FAMILY VOLLEYBALL + SPLASH WATER NIGHTS
Youth Empowerment and Skills Centre (YES Centre) is hosting weekly family volleyball and splash pad events on Saurdays hroughout the summer.
As a way for youth and kids to safely enjoy learning about volleyball while making new friends, these evnets also give parents the opporutnity to connect and meet new neighbours. These events are free and all are welcome to join.
The Family Volleyball + Splash Water program runs every Saturday from 4pm - 7:30pm
Hosted at Valleyview Park (West Dover) - 3224 26 Ave SE
For more information, feel free to call/text 403-826-0731 or visit YES Youth Centre website at yescentres.com
Grab a meal and support a neighbour in need - No Fixed Address is now in Inglewood!
No Fixed Address has a new home, now popping up in Inglewood Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11am - 3pm. Stop by the gravel lot next to The Apothecary on 9th Ave and 9th Street SE and support this awesome social venture!
Operating as a mobile soup kitchen serving up radical hospitality, No Fixed Address provides delicious food to the general public, as well as those in need. Through their pay-it-forward ‘huggabowl program’, those who have the means can purchase a bowl of soup for themselves, and can choose to upgrade their order to provide a token for a free meal to someone in need. Tokens can be left at the food cart for people to use as needed, or you can take your token and distribute it to someone that could use a bit of extra kindness.
Read MoreFREE Youth Bike Maintenance 101 | TWO WHEEL VIEW
Calling all Youth ages 12-17! Want to become an expert in bike maintenance? Join Two Wheel View for an afternoon exploring the basics of bicycle mechanics.
Two Wheel View is hosting a bike maintenance program for youth ages 12-14 and 15-17 in partnership with Celebration Square. This is a free opportunity to learn basic bicycle mechanics like fixing a flat tire, a pre-ride safety check, and how to take care of your drivetrain.
Read MoreMeasuring Main Streets - Have Your Say!
Successful main streets bring people together. To help understand how Calgary’s main streets are doing, The City is launching its annual Main Streets Metrics Program, which will collect and track data related to how our main streets. This information is vital in allowing us to better understand how we can:
Support a social and healthy environment.
Facilitate improved mobility and functionality.
Demonstrate a unique character and identity.
Create areas of economic vitality.
UPDATE: CHANGES TO THE RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM
In response to resident concerns and to accommodate requests to review parking signage, parking permit user fees for the Residential Parking Permit Program (RPP) will not be implemented until after Monday, December 4, 2023. Until then, there is only a fee to obtain a Market Permit or Low-Income Market Permit.
Read MoreWard 9 Stampede Breakfast Roundup!
With Stampede just around the corner, we’re sharing a roundup of pancake breakfasts happening throughout Ward 9.
If you have an event you’d like us to include, please email us at caward9@calgary.ca
Homecoming Hoedown - The Dream Centre, 4510 Macleod Trail S
Thursday, July 6, 2023 - 8am - 11am
Snowdon Block Breakfast - 2010 11 St SE
Friday, July 7, 2023 - 8am - 11am
Cold Garden Pancake Patio Party - 1100 11 St SE
Friday, July 7, 2023 - following the parade at 11am
Bridgeland Market Community Breakfast - 1104 1 Ave NE
Saturday, July 8, 2023 - 9am onward
Crossroads Farmers Market - 1235 26 Ave SE
Saturday, July 8, 2023 - 8am onward
Erin Woods Community Association - 83 Erin Park Dr SE
Saturday, July 8, 2023 - 9am - 11am
OMO Teppan + Kitchen - 5222 Macleod Trail SE
Saturday, July 8, 2023 - 8:30am - 11am
Renfrew Stampede Breakfast - 811 Radford Rd NE
Saturday, July 8, 2023 - 9am - 11am
Ella Grace Marketplace - 7271 12 Street SE
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 - 9am - 12pm
Momentum Health Ogden Community Breakfast - 7005 18 St SE
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 - 9am - 11am
Ramsay Concrete Plant - 2303 11 St SE
Wednesday, July 12 - 7am - 10am
Best of the East - Unity Park, 3111 17 Ave SE
Thursday, July 13, 2023 - 8:30am - 11am
Alexandra Centre - 922 9th Ave SE
Saturday, July 15, 2023 - 9am - 11am
Ogden 50+ Club - 2102 69 Ave SE
Saturday, July 15, 2023 - 9am - 11am
2nd Annual Vegan Pancake Breakfast - 921 9th Ave SE
Saturday, July 15, 2023 - 9am - 12pm
National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day - June 27
June 27 marks National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day. On this day, we raise awareness and recognize the effects post-traumatic stress has on the lives of those impacted by it, and work to abandon the stigma associated with PTSD.
PTSD is a mental health condition triggered by exposure to a traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, an accident, war, or sexual or physical assault. Common symptoms include unwanted thoughts or dreams of the trauma, physical responses (such as difficulty breathing), strong negative emotions (such as fear, anger, guilt, or shame), and a loss of interest in doing things once enjoyed.
Read More2023 Ramsay School Stampede Parking Fundraiser
If you’re headed down to the Stampede and driving is part of your plan, support Ramsay Elementary School students by parking in the lot near the Ramsay Rink.
All funds raised go directly to support Ramsay school kids! The Ramsay School Stampede parking fundraiser covers school costs that are not covered by the Calgary Board of Education, allowing students equitable access to learning enrichments.
A short 10-minute stroll to the Stampede Grounds, or take the free shuttle, with pickup and drop off at the Weadick Bridge.
The lot is located at 2102 Ramsay Street SE., Calgary, AB T2G 4G9
Park all day for $20 or $10 for entry after 7pm. You can also pre-purchase your parking ticket online via www.stampedeparking.com
Additionally, if you are available to volunteer with a shift or two in the parking lot during Stampede, contact coordinator@stampedeparking.com
The Alpha House DOAP Team is now named HELP
Since 2005, the Alpha House Society has operated the DOAP Team, working hard to build it into the service it has become; assisting people under the influence of drugs and alcohol who need help navigating shelter, detox, medical services, housing, and other programs and resources while reducing pressure on Calgary Police, EMS, Transit, Bylaw, and local city hospitals. The work their outreach teams have accomplished is commendable and has expanded over the years to include encampment, Needle Response, and Ambassador programs.
Originally known as the Downtown Outreach Addictions Partnership (DOAP) team, their outreach services have since expanded to include all quadrants of the city. As such, the DOAP program will be renamed HELP (Human-centered Engagement and Liaison Partnership). The name change does not alter Alpha House's internal or external operations; its focus will continue to remain the same through outreach work, partnerships, and supports for street-involved individuals.
If you meet someone in a vulnerable situation that could use non-emergency assistance from HELP, please call 403-998-7388 24/7.
HMCS Calgary 1st Annual Road Hockey Rodeo!
Together, the Friends of HMCS Committee & the crew from the HMCS Calgary are planning the 1st Annual Road Hockey Rodeo!
The 1st annual Road Hockey Rodeo will create an inclusive, healthy, and fun youth activity with navy sailors during Stampede that strengthens the relationship between the ship and the community, and generates donations which benefit local Calgary charities and Calgarians.
Read MoreYouth en Route - INSPIRING SAFE, ACTIVE TRAVEL TO SCHOOL AND BEYOND
Team Ward 9 was fortunate to be able to spend some time with two amazing local organizations doing important work to empower and engage youth in cycling - Two Wheel View and Youth en Route.
We met with Laura Shutiak, Executive Director of Youth en Route and Merve, a volunteer from the Bike Shed at the GFL 55+ Seniors Club. Their partnership has enabled the delivery of hundreds of bikes to schools and students throughout Calgary!
Check out the video of our afternoon together to learn more about the meaningful work happening at Youth en Route.
Read More2023 Aboriginal Awareness Week Calgary
Oki, Tansi, Danit’ada, Aba-wath-tech, Paarutit, Hello!
The theme for 2023 Aboriginal Awareness Week Calgary is “KEEPING THE CIRCLE STRONG – “Honoring Mother Earth and water” reflects the pride that First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities take in their rich heritage, traditions, and cultures through being the caretakers of Mother Earth and water the giver of life.
From June 18 - 24, 2023 there will be a variety of events throughout the city to honour Aboriginal Awareness Week and to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st.
Read MoreSled Island's Ramsay Block Party
Sled Island's Ramsay Block Party is a FREE family-friendly, all-day extravaganza that you don’t want to miss! Just like last year, the event will take place in Ramsay at the Lilydale Parking Lot (2126 Hurst Rd SE), and will feature live music, art, skateboarding, beer, cocktails, food trucks, and much more!
Saturday, June 24th from 12 - 9pm
Lilydale Parking Lot (2126 Hurst Rd SE)
FREE for all to attend.
WHAT WE HEARD REPORT: MEMORIAL DRIVE EAST - FUNCTIONAL PLANNING STUDY
The Memorial Drive Extension Functional Planning Study What We Heard Report has been posted to the project page.
Thank you to everyone that volunteered their time and input during Phase 2. A recommended plan will be presented to the public in Phase 3 - Reveal to allow community members to learn more about the recommendations and provide feedback to help the project refine the final plan for approval. We anticipate this will happen sometime in the fall of 2023.
Read More2023 W9 Neighbour Day Events!
Neighbour Day started in June 2014 to recognize the incredible outpouring of support and generosity of neighbours following the 2013 floods. Each year on the third Saturday in June, we continue to celebrate one of the things that makes Calgary such a great city—our strong and caring communities.
Now in its 10th year, Neighbour Day is an opportunity for Calgarians to celebrate our community spirit and kindness.
Here are some of the Ward 9 community events taking place Saturday, June 17, 2023!
Read MoreLet’s Ride! East Central Grand Opening
Let's Ride! Join Team Ward 9 and The City of Calgary for the Grand Opening of the East Central Neighbourhood Streets Project!
Saturday, June 17, 2023 | 9am - 10:30am
Bring your bike and meet us at Journey to Freedom Park at 9am - 1907 17 Ave SE
We’ll kick off Neighbour Day with the Greater Forest Lawn community as we celebrate the grand opening of our new multimodal and wheeling infrastructure in East Calgary.
Coffee, donuts, guest speakers, prizes + LOTS of family-friendly fun to be had!
Read More2023 HMCS Calgary Barn Burner! July 5th
Yahoo!! It’s almost time for the most fun event of the year!
Councillors Kourtney Penner and Evan Spencer along with the Friends of HMCS Calgary Committee are delighted to invite you to the HMCS Calgary Barn Burner!
This year’s event is taking place Wednesday, July 5th at 6pm at Big Rock Brewery’s new restaurant Traylor Parker’s Real Texas BBQ!
Help kick off Stamped and welcome back to Calgary the Commanding Officer and eighty members of the Crew of HMCS Calgary!
Two Wheel View - Changing young lives from the seat of a bike.
Team Ward 9 was fortunate to be able to spend some time with two amazing local organizations doing important work to empower and engage youth in cycling - Two Wheel View and Youth en Route.
First up, we meet with Laura Istead, Executive Director of Two Wheel View, and got to meet some of the incredible staff and volunteers at their Inglewood Community Hub.
Check out the video of our time together, and learn more about the awesome team helping to make biking more accessible for all Calgarians.
Read MoreE-Bike pilot at two CTrain stations offers first 10 minutes free
In recognition of Bike Month in June, The City of Calgary is celebrating with a new pilot program and safety campaign aimed at e-Bike users.
Beginning June 1, The City of Calgary will be making 30 shared e-Bikes available for use at two CTrain stations – Ward 9’s Franklin Station and Canyon Meadows. Under the pilot program, the two micromobility providers, Bird Canada and Neuron, have agreed to give riders, who jump on an e-Bike at one of the two stations, the first 10 minutes of their trip free, once a day.
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