Message from the Board
School is almost out, patio season has
begun, and backyard BBQs are in full swing! Gardens are starting to take shape
and flowers have started to bloom. Take advantage of the many events that we
have going on in the community and the city in the month of June!
Deer Ridge Greenspace Cleanup – June 6
Join us on Saturday, June 6 from 9:00 to
11:00 am for our annual greenspace cleanup! Get in a few extra steps toward
your fitness goals while making strides toward a beautiful and clean
neighbourhood. Help us keep our green spaces, playgrounds, parks, the ridge,
and hillside off-leash park beautiful by removing the winter debris. We will be
meeting at the Yellow Slide Park Shade Shelter at 9:00 am. We look forward to
seeing you!
Street Sweeping
The City’s Spring Cleanup program, or
street sweeping, removes debris and leftover materials from winter on the
roadway. Watch for signs in your community, use the address lookup, or sign up
for email and/or text notifications.
Here’s what you can do to help:
·
On your sweeping day, move your
car. Driveways, garages, and alleyways are great alternatives (be sure to leave
enough clearance).
·
If you have front street
collection on your sweeping date, keep your bin off the road. Other locations
include grassy boulevards and your lawn. Please don’t block the sidewalk.
To check when your street will be swept,
please visit:
https://www.calgary.ca/roads/maintenance/spring-street-cleaning.html.
Annual General Meeting – June 16
Come join us at our annual AGM on Tuesday,
June 16, at 7:00 pm at the Fish Creek Church (77 Deerpoint Road SE). Meet our
Deer Ridge Community Association board members and volunteers. This annual
meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend and is a great opportunity to
learn more about the community, upcoming initiatives, events, and more! There
will also be a door prize! Members in good standing can make motions and vote
on any business brought before the annual general meeting. To get in on the action,
get or renew your membership prior to the AGM date by using the membership form
in this newsletter, or online at deerridgeca.com/membership/.
Deer Point Community Festival – June 28
The 12th Annual Deer Point Community
Festival will be held on Sunday, June 28, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Deer
Point Plaza (14919 Deer Ridge Drive SE). This beloved community event brings
together families and neighbours from Deer Ridge, Deer Run, Queensland,
Parkland, and Lake Bonavista for a vibrant day of live music, artisan vendors,
food, kids’ activities, and more. It’s a fun way to connect with the people who
make our communities special. Your Deer Ridge Community Association will once
again be hosting our kids’ craft booth so come by and say hi!
Movie in the Park – August 8
Save the date! Our annual Movie in Yellow
Slide Park will be taking place on Saturday, August 8, from 5:00 to 10:00 pm.
Join us for free food, games, fun, prizes, and of course, a great movie! We
will be collecting donations for the Calgary Food Bank so please bring
non-perishable food items for your chance to win great prizes! We are also
looking for volunteers who could help out for this event so if you are
interested, please connect with us at [email protected].
Casino Volunteers Needed
Our major fundraising casino will be held
on Tuesday, August 25 and Wednesday, August 26 at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino.
Volunteers are needed to fill various
positions. Day shifts are 11:00 am to 7:30 pm. Evening shifts are 7:00 pm to
3:30 am. Count room is 11:00 pm to 3:30 am.
This is a great opportunity to meet your
neighbours and help ensure AGLC funding is available to the community for
facilities and programs such as a new park shelter, ice rinks, tennis court,
replace aging playgrounds, youth programs, and special events like Family Skate
Days and Movie in the Park.
Training is provided and meals are no
expense to the volunteer. Transportation is available if needed.
Please mark your calendar and contact us to
volunteer at [email protected].
Summertime Meeting Recess
The board takes a recess from meetings
during July and August, but community work continues! You will see your board
members out and about at all the community events, and we look forward to
seeing you. We wish you a very happy and safe summer!
Click here to the Deer Ridge Community News home page for the latest Deer Ridge community updates.
