June 2022 Newsletter

Hey Neighbour!

With the world cautiously and slowly beginning to open back up, there are a lot of awesome events being scheduled this summer!

Neighbour Day takes place on Saturday, June 18th, with residents all across the city coming together to celebrate community spirit, kindness, and resilience. Started in June 2014 to celebrate the incredible outpouring of support and generosity demonstrated after the 2013 floods, we’re continuing to celebrate one of the things that makes Calgary such a great city — our strong and caring communities.

Check in with your local Community Association to find out what events are happening in your area, or grab a neighbour and pull together your own Neighbour Day celebration. Big or small, the City’s Neighbour Day website has a ton of helpful resources to make your community celebration something special.

Ward 9 is helping to coordinate two great events this July (more details on both of these events can be found below!) and we’re are on the hunt for some exceptional volunteers to help ensure everything runs smoothly.

Please get in touch today if you’re able to help out!

Indigenous Concert - Saturday, July 1, 2022

Help run a free outdoor Indigenous Concert and Art Market in Bridgeland. Volunteers are needed for one of two shifts: 4pm - 6pm for setup, or 10pm - 11:30pm to help clean up. Enjoy the concert, food trucks, and community fun in between.

Sign up to help with the July 1st Concert - https://signup.com/go/DYFyKhr

HMCS Hoedown - Wednesday, July 6, 2022

On July 6th, HMCS is helping to kick off Stampede while hosting a unique fundraising event. Food, drinks, and entertainment are included for all volunteers. Shifts are as follows: 2pm - 5pm - event setup | 5pm - 9pm - general event volunteers | 9pm - 11pm - event clean-up.

Sign up to help with the July 6th Hoedown - https://signup.com/go/frcOyaD

Join us for a free outdoor Indigenous Concert on July 1, 2022 from 8:00-10:00pm.

Featuring Walker and the Tribe, Will Belcourt, and Cobra Collins.
The concert will also have an Indigenous Maker's Market and local food trucks.

Wear an orange shirt, bring a blanket or festival chair, and come enjoy this community event.

Indigenous Concert

Friday, July 1st, 2022, 8pm-10pm
at the Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association
917 Centre Avenue NE
Free to attend. All are welcome.
If you can, please RSVP online HERE - this helps us gauge numbers and plan accordingly.

Thank you to Keegan Starlight for the beautiful image used on the concert poster. Thank you also to our event sponsors: Lukes Drug Mart, Jemm Properties, and Landstar.

Come kick off Stampede with the Captain and Crew of HMCS Calgary. Celebrate this unique city-ship connection with delicious food, local beer, and of course great entertainment! All proceeds from this event go toward supporting the meaningful work of the Foothills Burn Unit and Youth Centres of Calgary.

Musical performances by T. Buckley, Walker & The Tribe, and special guests!

Tickets include food from local food trucks and beer from local breweries. A cash bar is also available. Stampede gear encouraged!

This family-friendly event will include free face painting for the kids. Children under 12 are FREE.

HMSC Hoedown

Wed, 6 July 2022
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM MDT
At the Crossroads Market Event Tent
1235 26 Avenue Southeast

Purchase tickets HERE

If you’re a community group or organization in Ward 9 and have an upcoming event you’d like us to share through our website or social media channels, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re happy to help support and share all the goodness happing in each of our amazing East Calgary communities.