Hello, neighbours! The ECCA Board of Directors is busy developing ideas into plans for the community. Completing the last phase of the Community Park is one area of focus and we are formulating a series of events and fundraisers that we aim to share with you in due course. We continue to serve in a representative role to the City of Calgary of the needs and issues in Evanston and to the MLAs and MP so do get in touch with concerns you have. Have a great summer and enjoy it safely with your family and friends.
New Directors
We recently appointed three new directors to the Board. Karl Alexander (Director of Public Spaces) will help oversee the Community Park. Saya Sanyal (Director of Volunteers) organizes our dedicated volunteers. Emma Sauriol (Director at Large) will assist other directors in fulfilling objectives and that of the Board. Welcome Karl, Saya, and Emma!
Soccer Wrap-up
This was the ECCA’s second year of a community soccer partnership with the Calgary Blizzard Soccer Club. The Evanston programs ran Thursdays in the community from May 4 to June 22, 2024, for players U4 to U9. Thank you to all those who participated and we look forward to offering a soccer program again next spring.
Interested in Using the Community Park for Your Event?
The Community Park is open for bookings. It has hosted birthday parties, scavenger hunts, and the use of the firepit. If you are interested in booking the Community Park for your event, please contact [email protected] to get the process started!
August Event
Planning is under way for a family-friendly barbecue at the Community Park for Saturday, 24 August. This will be an opportunity to gather with your fellow neighbours for food and drinks before back-to-school routines start. Look out for more details about the barbecue in the August newsletter and on our website, www.eccacalgary.com.
Volunteer with the ECCA
We are always looking for people to join our team as the success of our events and our ability to deliver on community projects and initiatives are dependent on our volunteers. There are a variety of opportunities to get involved. The following directorships are currently vacant: Secretary, Events, Fundraising, and Memberships. Please email [email protected] if you are interested and or would like more information about the open directorships. If you are looking to volunteer your time, but perhaps not as director, we have a volunteer list you could be added to at [email protected].
Join your Association!
To help support the ECCA please visit the Evanston Creekside Community Association page at https://www.eccacalgary.com/register/ to purchase a $20 membership. All money goes towards park maintenance and Phase 3 of the Community Park which will include a figure eight skating path and a community garden.
We are always interested to hear from you about potential events and programs you would like to see offered in the community as well as anything Evanston. Please reach out directly to [email protected].
Click here to the Evanston Community News home page for the latest Evanston community updates.
