“Be the change you want to see,” a very simple statement made by the architect of Indian Independence, Mahatma Gandhi. What does it truly mean though?
This question was answered for me this May 27 on the day of the Holi event organised by Kincora Community Association.
Years ago, when I was in Houston, I attended a Holi event. That being Houston, the crowd was large, and the fun was manifold. After we moved away from Houston, I couldn’t find a similar event to attend to with my family.
When I joined KCA, I suggested it as an event, thinking what is the worse that could happen other than hearing a “no?” I wanted something closer to us here in the northwest where we could have fun and feel connected to each other. But I was so mistaken. Instead of a no, I got a resounding “yes” with a promised budget from the board. Every member of the KCA board not only encouraged but also helped me with many inputs on how to organise an event, from what to plan for, how to do it, and helped with the actual physical set up and take down. This was hours spent away from family to give enthusiastic visitors some summer fun. And that is what KCA is about. If you have an idea, we will listen, and if feasible, help you implement it. As you browse through the colourful pictures of the event in the newsletter, do think about this: “Be the change you want to see.” Glad that this first-time event was taken well. Thank you to all those who attended it and made it a success.
Holi done! Stampede to start! July brings the Stampede event in full swing in Calgary and the Stampede Breakfast at Kincora. Our 14th annual Stampede Breakfast will be held on July 16 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, rain or shine (hopefully lots of shine!). The menu will include pancakes, beef sausages, halal sausages, oranges, bananas, granola bars, coffee, water, and juice boxes. We sincerely apologize, but gluten-free pancakes will not be available. On site entertainment will be Butterfield Acres petting zoo, Blizzard Soccer mini games, Girl Guides face painting, bouncy houses, an outdoor playground, and a 5-person live band!
We’ll also have a vendor alley of local businesses promoting as well. How do you get in? Well, if you have a KCA membership (still $20) your entire household can join for free! If you’re not a member household, each plate is $5. Don’t miss it, we’ll be out in the Kincora fields and if you see me, please say hi!
If you want to avoid the lines at the Stampede Breakfast, the easiest way to do that is to become a member before June 17. We are running a membership drive from June 15 to 16, where if you sign up to become a member or renew your existing membership, we will enter you to win one of two $200 gift cards to the Blowers & Grafton restaurant in Creekside. We will draw the winners live at the Stampede Breakfast. Join the KCA, get breakfast for the whole family, and have a chance to win a gift card!
We are also actively recruiting volunteers for the breakfast as well. If you or someone you know could come out and help us, we would greatly appreciate it. These types of activities can only work with volunteers; we need you! Ages 12 and up can volunteer and the KCA is happy to provide a reference letter after if you need one. Please email [email protected] with your desired activity and our volunteer coordinator will reach out with directions.
Don’t miss out on this much anticipated event of the summer! See you soon Kincora!
Mallika Velamuri
President
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