Graffiti and Vandalism
There has been a noticeable increase in graffiti and vandalism around the Community Center this spring. Tags, vulgar words, and graphics have been painted on the Center’s storage containers, walls, and at the city skatepark. The Community Center’s outdoor daycare area and the community fence art installation continue to be targets of vandalism. Deer Run is not the only community experiencing this.
Graffiti and vandalism are crimes. We are asking everyone to help us prevent this damage to the community. Most vandals start by practicing on paper at home or school. If you suspect someone you know is a graffiti artist, please email the graffiti coordinator at [email protected] or call them at 403-428-8324.
If you are a victim of graffiti, clean it up and a file a complaint. If you witness graffiti in progress, call 911. If the graffiti is not in progress, please report it online or call 311. More information can be found on the Calgary Police Service website.
Summer Camp and Fall Child Care Registrations
Deer Run Community Child Care operates out of the Deer Run Community Centre. Our summer camps are open for booking. These camps are for children entering grades 1 to 6. Each week has a unique theme and includes a field trip. To secure your child’s spot, a deposit of $100 is required together with your registration form. Deposits go towards your weekly payment.
Do you need childcare this fall? Before and After School Care (K to 6), and Daycare (19 months to pre-kinder) are offered. Registration is open.
All information and registration forms are available on our website at deerruncalgary.com/childcare.
Our Stampede Breakfast is Saturday, June 18 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Round up your family, friends, and neighbours and come on down to our free community Stampede Breakfast! We’ll be serving pancakes and have fun for the whole family including children’s games, bouncy castles, and wagon rides. You can make a voluntary donation to the Veterans Food Bank. Tell all your friends and save the date! You can also volunteer to help on our website.
Celebrating Indigenous Language and Culture
June is National Indigenous History Month. National Indigenous Peoples Day is recognized on June 21. You can visit a historic or cultural site and join in the celebrations by attending special events. These are great opportunities to acknowledge Indigenous Peoples, to learn about their histories, cultures, and ways of life. See honouringmotherearth.com for inspiration.
Deer Point Community Festival – Sunday, June 26 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
This one-day outdoor festival features local musical acts, an artisan market, community displays, and children’s activities. The festival is taking place at Deer Point Plaza located at 14919 Deer Ridge Drive SE and is hosted by The Community Festival Foundation. Information including volunteer and vendor sign up can be found on their website at www.deerpointcommunityfestival.ca.
Park n’ Play and Stay n’ Play – July 11 to 15
The City of Calgary Park n’ Play and Stay n’ Play programs are coming to Deer Run! These free, outdoor programs for children will run July 11 to 15 at Deer Run School. Visit the Calgary.ca for details.
