We held our Community Litter Cleanup on June 8 (see cover photo). There has been growing concern from some residents about the amount of litter in Evanston and our grassroots litter cleanup effort is underway. The ECCA has a long-term goal to maintain a litter-free community, which will require ongoing efforts beyond a one-time pickup event; but this first event helped kick-off a broader ongoing commitment to managing litter in Evanston. The Litter Cleanup (TLC) kits were provided by the City for us (bags, gloves, instructions). Plus, we had gift card and free membership prizes for the volunteers. For more information and to get involved with future cleanup events, email [email protected]. Let’s get engaged and continue to tidy up Evanston!
Membership Rewards Program
For the first time in at least half a decade, the ECCA is excited to launch our membership rewards program. ECCA members are eligible to receive discounts when they show proof of membership at Blowers & Grafton Creekside, Servus Credit Union, JPs Indian Bistro, Kal Tire Creekside, Fresh Fluff Grooming, Kookie Little Kookie Jar, and Boston Pizza Creekside. For more information about the program and about membership, email [email protected].
A membership supports the activities and programs we put on throughout the year. It also helps maintain our Community Park (115 Evanston Drive) for which we have a 15-year licence of occupation for. Everything from the ice-skating rink to the firepit to the community garden is paid for by money raised from memberships, grants we apply for, and events we put on. The more members we have, the more we can offer.
Next Community Cleanup – Saturday, July 19, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Up to three large City garbage trucks will be at St Josephine Bakhita School’s parking lot (same as last year). Community Cleanup events provide an opportunity for Calgarians to dispose of items that do not fit in their waste and recycling carts. Accepted items include furniture (mattresses, sofas, chairs, desks, dressers, etc.), toilets, broken recreational items (old treadmills), lumber from old fences and decks, and weird items like your old garden gnome collection, broken grandfather clock, and taxidermy items. It will be first come first dump and the queue will close at 1:30 pm. See the poster for more details.
What’s Happening in August?
Last year we held a community barbecue during the third week of August. We are in the planning stages of the 2025 edition! Be sure to follow us on facebook.com/evanstoncreeksidecommunityassociation and on Instagram.com/evanstoncreekside, and visit our website, www.eccacalgary.com to view the latest information!
Join Your Association
Purchase your membership at https://www.eccacalgary.com/register/. Add your name to the volunteer list at https://www.eccacalgary.com/volunteer/. We are always looking for enthusiastic people to help! Want to help with the community garden? Email [email protected].
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