Key Things to Know for August 2023

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Thank You, Volunteers

Thank you to everyone who helped with the weeding event in Carburn Park on July 22, 2023.

Riverbend Community Fall Programs

Please see the newsletter PDF for our complete list of fall programs.

Good Food Box Program

The content varies monthly due to seasonal availability. The boxes contain the maximum produce to ensure our clients are getting the most value for the price.

• $30 Small Box (20 to 25 lbs)

• $35 Medium Box (30 to 35 lbs)

• $40 Large Box (40 to 45 lbs)

Order deadline is Monday, September 11 by 6:00 pm. Pick-up is Thursday, September 21 between 5:00 and 7:00 pm at the community centre.

Order online: www.riverbendcommunity.ca/programs/community-programs/good-food-boxes-community-kitchen

Seniors’ Cards and Coffee!

Next date: September 8, 2023

Join us in the Elbow room every second Friday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

$2 donation appreciated. No pre-registration necessary.

Fall Fair – Vendor Applications

We will be accepting vendor applications starting September 1, 2023, until October 1, 2023, for our annual fall fair which will take place on November 4, 2023.

Please see our website for more details.

Community Beautification Updates

Garbage Can Wraps

We were successful in securing a Community Standards Grant from the City of Calgary in support of community beautification. Thanks to this funding, 28 garbage cans around our community are undergoing extreme makeover. Have you been able to spot any of the beautiful designs?

Community Hub Gathering Space

We received approval for funding from the City of Calgary Inspiring Neighbourhoods Grant. Ten colourful low maintenance picnic tables were added around the rink area. With lots of all-season amenities in this area, we are positive that this will further encourage residents to gather, socialize, connect, and be neighbourly. The new picnic tables will be a great addition for outdoor events such as YYC Food Truck Fridays, birthday parties, picnics, family gatherings, etc.

Finally, to complete our all-season rink makeover project, basketball and pickleball court lines were added to the rink.

Facility Upgrades

New Accessible Front Door

Thanks to our successful application with Employment and Social Development Canada – Enabling Accessibility Fund, we replaced the front doors to the community centre and added wave activated accessibility buttons. We are happy that the community centre is now more accessible for everyone, including those with mobility limitations as well as families with little children.

Click here to the Riverbend Community News home page for the latest Riverbend community updates.