Dover Breakfast with Santa
Come on out to Dover’s free Breakfast With Santa.
This annual family-friendly event will take place Sunday, December 4th from 10am - 12pm.
Pancakes, Santa visits, treat bags, and Wagon rides!
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Come on out to Dover’s free Breakfast With Santa.
This annual family-friendly event will take place Sunday, December 4th from 10am - 12pm.
Pancakes, Santa visits, treat bags, and Wagon rides!
Manchester residents are invited to attend Holiday Jingle & Mingle on December 8th, 2022 from 5:30 - 8:30pm.
Dinner, music, prizes, activities, and hot cocoa will be served. You also have the option to sign up for the community Secret Santa gift exchange.
Read MoreSaturday, Dec 3rd at the Odgen 55+ Club - admission is $5, and supports goes toward supporting seniors in the area.
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Every year, the Alexandra Centre Society provides Christmas Hampers to those who are experiencing food insecurity issues within our community.
Their goal this year is to raise $40,000 - funds and collect necessities all go to support our annual Christmas Hamper Program.
You can donate either monetary funds or in-kind items. See the donation link and wishlist for in-kind donations below.
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On weekdays from 7 pm to 5am throughout November 2022, CP will close 9 Avenue SE to vehicle traffic under the rail overpass in Inglewood. Detours are in place during those hours.
The south walkway remains open for pedestrian use.
The road closure is necessary to conduct preemptive repairs to the rail overpass.
For updates on this and future CP Rail projects near you, visit their community engagement site.
Signup today to join the free afterschool care program at Manchester Tower.
Kids will participate in a variety of games, crafts, and activities to build social and emotion skills, while practicing safe guidelines as outlined by Alberta Health Services.
Mondays and Wednesday from October 17th, 2022 - May 17th, 2023
Kids in grades 1 through 6 are invited to attend from 3:45 - 5:45pm. Space is limited.
Manchester Tower Community Space
5757 2nd Street SW
Call Kevin McMillan at 403-305-5673 to find out more.
Following a beautiful summer of Coffee and Conversation in the Twin View Garden, Coffee and Conversation will now resume indoors at Dover CA, main floor - 3133-30 Ave SE.
Stop by Wednesday mornings at 11am, and meet your neighbours. Everyone is welcome!
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In partnership with the Calgary General Hospital Legacy Fund Review Committee, The City of Calgary is developing the preliminary design of the Bridgeland Riverside Multimodal Pedestrian Bridge.
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Residents of Greater Forest Lawn are invited to gather with their neighbours for guided conversations about truth, justice and reconciliation.
The Journeys to Reconciliation course was designed with extensive engagement from residents of Greater Forest Lawn. This Indigenous-led course has been customized to investigate the interests expressed during honest conversations with your neighbours. Together, we will confront challenging topics and grow as a community.
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There are TWO awesome Halloween events happening at the Dover Community Hall this week!
The GFL Parent Network invites you and your little ghouls and goblins to join in on some Halloween fun at the Dover Community Hall on Oct 26th 5 PM.
Friday, Oct 28th from 4-7pm, stop by the hall for the Community Hubs Initiative family costume party! Prizes for best costumes, lots of treats, and a ton of family fun!
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The Calgary Zoo’s seasonal West gate will close effective October 11, 2022. During the closure of West gate, eligible Calgary Zoo members who live in the communities of Inglewood and Ramsay are welcome to access the Zoo through the West Security entrance with their valid zoo membership AND special Community Pedestrian Pass.
If you don’t already have a Pedestrian Pass, please confirm your eligibility for the pass by emailing ward09@calgary.ca, including a photo of your valid zoo membership and proof of address.
Valid only for Inglewood and Ramsay residents who are valid zoo members. Proof of Zoo membership and address will be required.
Valid only for Day Admissions – Daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (during West gate closure only)
To gain access through the Security entrance, members must present both a valid membership card along with a valid Community Pedestrian Pass.
Access will not be granted without the presentation of both cards
If membership has expired, access through the security gate will not be granted. The Security Team does not have the capability to capture payment or complete transactions; however, this can be done at the north entrance gate, online or over the phone.
Access applies to pedestrians only; there is no public parking available.
Members entering at the Security gate are only able to bring a guest if they have a valid Guest membership or the guest presents a valid day admission ticket.
Members are not able to bring guests who are non-members without a valid day admission ticket as Security does not have the capability to capture payment or complete transactions.
As the Security Team does not have the capability to capture payment or complete transactions, there will be no special access for any evening events including ZOOLIGHTS (apart from our Inspire members)
ZOOLIGHTS SEASON
Eligible members will only gain access through our Security entrance up to 3:00pm daily during the Zoolights season (please visit our website for updated gates and building closure information)
Apart from our Inspire members, there will be no special member access during our evening Zoolights season.
The West Entrance to the Zoo is expected to reopen in the spring of 2023.
On Thursday, October 20th from 4:30 - 5:45, join staff from Calgary Parks to learn about urban wildlife and native plants on this free guided walking tour of the various parks and green spaces in Bridgeland.
Everyone welcome. Free to join. Email twyla.moon@calgary.ca to reserve your spot.
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The Forest Lawn Community Association is hosting an upcoming Winter Market on November 19th and is looking for local vendors to join!
Email info@myforestlawn.ca for more details or to reserve your table today.
Accessible, affordable, healthy food options have returned to Manchester!
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The Mustard Seed Manchester Neighbour Centre is hosting its Fall Pop-Up Clothing store and is looking for a few volunteers to help during the day. Volunteers may be asked to help guests find items, sort and tidy areas, and other tasks throughout the event.
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The IC9A outfall, located on the east bank of the Western Headworks Canal near the intersection of 26 Street S.E. and 24 Avenue S.E., will undergo repairs starting the week of October 17, 2022. It is important to note that a pathway detour will be in place for the duration of the project.
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The Penbrooke Meadows Community Association is looking for local artists, makers, creators, and vendors to join their Winter Market on November 26th, 2022.
Get in touch with the PMCA if you are interested in reserving a table.
Stop by the Renfrew Community Association on Saturday, October 8th, 2022 from 10:30 - 12:30 - Bring a non-perishable food donation for the Calgary Food Bank, and receive a free pumpkin.
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Stop by the Bridgeland Riverside Community Association for their Fall Pub Night!
Thursday, Oct. 6th from 5pm-8pm, enjoy local brews, live music, local vendors & food trucks.
Visit the BRCA Facebook page for more details on this and other events.
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Join the Inglewood Community Association for their annual Kid’s Halloween Party
A family-friendly Halloween event for Inglewood's littlest Halloweenies, drop by Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
$2.00 per child for ICA Members
$5.00 per child for non-members
Visit the ICA Facebook page for activity and event updates.
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