Mark your calendars because Neighbour Day 2024 is almost here! This beloved yearly event, scheduled for June 15, is more than just a date – it’s a celebration that embodies the lively spirit of our community. Neighbour Day was first introduced in 2014 as a response to the devastating floods that hit the city the previous year, as a way of bringing people together to celebrate the community’s resilience and strength.
Our community will be buzzing with live music, the aroma of delicious food wafting through the air, and the sight of colourful bike parades winding through our streets. It’s a day for old friends to reconnect and make new connections in the context of our shared history and the promise of a brighter future. So, let’s come together, hand in hand and heart to heart, as we rejoice in the camaraderie that makes our neighbourhood truly exceptional.
In conjunction with the Neighbour Day festivities, we’re delighted to announce the return of our annual Art Exhibit, generously supported by the Arts and Culture Microgrant from the City of Calgary. This year’s exhibit will showcase the incredible talents of artists from both within and beyond our neighbourhood. Your support is crucial in making this event a success and promoting Mount Pleasant’s vibrant arts scene. From stunning paintings to captivating artworks in various mediums, the Art Exhibit promises to be a feast for the eyes and a celebration of creativity. Don’t miss this chance to support our local and citywide artists and immerse yourself in the vibrant arts scene of Mount Pleasant.
We are thrilled to announce a new addition to this year’s Neighbour Day festivities – the Repair Exchange initiative. This event, organized by our Green Initiatives Committee in partnership with The Arusha Centre, aims to promote sustainability and community engagement through repair and exchange. A Repair Exchange works like this: residents bring broken items to the event to be fixed, and community volunteers assist in the repair process. The fixer can either guide the resident to fix their own item or share their skills as they fix the item.
You are welcome to bring your broken items, whether it’s a bike needing a tune-up or a small appliance needing fixing. Our community volunteers will be available to assist you. The event features various stations, including a bike tune-up station, a sewing station for small repairs, an electronics station, and a small appliances station. This event is about reducing waste and empowering you to learn new skills and build connections within our community. We invite you to join us and be a part of this exciting initiative!
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