Pride: A Conversation – Registration Closing

A quick and friendly reminder that registration closes tomorrow, August 29, 2018 @ noon.

Come join your WHCA for an evening of education, information and Q&A from our diverse panel of the LGTBQ+ Calgarians! Learn about the community and and inclusion that WHCA wants to build on in our community.

Our Goals:
– Build community and increase inclusion within West Hillhurst.
– Increase awareness and understanding about:
– Sexuality and gender issues
– Calgary’s LGTBQ+ community

– Provide attendees with local LGTBQ+ resources / services*

Come on down to this family-friendly event and be part of the change that we hope to see in our community! The West Hillhurst Community Association provides a safe place for all!

Please be sure to register as only registered guests will have the opportunity to win a door prize. You can register online here.

WHCA wants to thank the following sponsors and donations:

Crave Cupcakes – Kensington
Bernard Callebaut – Kensington
BlockTalk
Naked Leaf
DeAnna Kweens

Calgary Pride Week

Calgary Pride Week officially runs August 24 – September 3, 2018. This is a week to show the cultural diversity, inclusion and support from companies and people across southern Alberta. Through out the week, there are many adult-only events taking place, but more importantly, over the weekend, there will be tons of family-friendly, age appropriate activities taking place. Found on the Calgary Pride and Visit Calgary website, here is the general information about the Pride Parade and Pride in the Park:

Diversity and inclusivity

Why Go

AUGUST 24 to SEPTEMBER 3, 2018 Celebrating 27 Years of Pride! The annual Calgary Pride Festival celebrates our city’s diverse and inclusive community, through a variety of events throughout the week. Join us for concerts, plays, parties, history walks, panel discussions, and the free signature Parade and Pride in the Park. PARADE The signature Calgary Pride Parade is one of the most colourful celebrations of the year! This family friendly parade sees upwards of 60,000 spectators as nearly 150 entries from community groups, corporations, politicians, churches and public services roll through the heart of downtown, and celebrates the tremendous diversity of Calgary’s community. PRIDE IN THE PARK Immediately following the Parade, join us for this massive free outdoor party, complete with live music from local, national and international performers, a marketplace of community groups and pride inspired merchandise, a selection of some of the best food trucks rolling the streets of Calgary, the Village Brewery beer gardens, and a family zone with crafts and activities for kids of all ages.

What’s Great

The signature Calgary Pride Parade is one of the most colourful celebrations of the year! This family friendly parade draws 60,000 spectators and nearly 150 entries and is capped off by Pride in the Park, a free outdoor party with beer gardens, delicious food trucks and live music.

Local Tip:

Pride is family friendly. Pride in the Park features a family zone with crafts and activities for children.

Calgary Pride Parade 2018

September 2, 2018 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Free

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The signature Calgary Pride Parade is one of the most colourful celebrations of the year! This family friendly parade sees upwards of 60,000 spectators as over 150 entries from community groups, corporations, politicians, churches and public services roll through the heart of downtown, and celebrates the tremendous diversity of Calgary’s community.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE START TIME HAS CHANGED TO 11:00AM

Date:: September 2, 2018
Time:: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost:: Free
Event Category:: Signature Events

Organizer

Calgary Pride
Website:: calgarypride.ca

September 2, 2018 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Free

Join us for one of Calgary’s largest FREE outdoor cultural celebrations, immediately following the Pride Parade. Enjoy live music on the main stage, activities for youth and children in the family zone, a cold beer or refreshing cocktail in the Village Brewery Beer Gardens, or get better acquainted with the local community as your browse the marketplace.

Date:: September 2, 2018
Time:: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Cost:: Free
Event Categories:: Free, Signature Events

ISC Power Breakfast

DESCRIPTION

Please note that this event is exclusive for ISC clients.

If you wish to attend but you are not an ISC client, please feel free to contact us at ghazih@immigrantservicescalgary.ca

This event will be an opportunity to network with established professionals in Canada as well as other internationally trained professionals in the fields of Finance, HR, Accounting, Suply Chain.

There will be an ice breaker activity to engage all attendees.

Light breakfast will be served

Registration required by Friday August 17 2018.

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DATE AND TIME

Thu, August 23, 2018

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM MDT

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LOCATION

Immigrant Services Calgary

910 7 Avenue Southwest

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Calgary, AB T2P 3N8

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ORGANIZER IMMIGRANT SERVICES CALGARY

Organizer of ISC Power Breakfast August 2018

Since 1977, Immigrant Services Calgary has been providing a wide range of settlement services to immigrants and refugees looking to begin a new chapter of their lives in Canada. We employ a client focused, integrated approach when working with individuals and their families to help them settle in Calgary.

Our aim is to reach newcomers in a timely and responsive manner to facilitate a smooth transition, proper settlement and successful integration into the Calgary community. We work hard to ensure our clients have access to programs and services that can help them overcome the challenges that come with immigrating to a new country, thus setting them up to succeed in their new life in Canada.

Our Vision: Immigrants and their families participate fully in an integrated and cohesive Canadian society.

Our Mission: Immigrant Services Calgary is committed to being a comprehensive settlement agency working together with immigrants and their families to make Canada home.

Our Values: We are passionate, collaborative, accountable, and ethical leaders in settlement services. We believe that people come first. We are committed to quality services for a diverse Canadian community.

Back-to-School Check List for Parents

As per usual, the summer flew by. Kids are already getting ready or preparing to head back to school and classes for another year. It tends to be a very busy and stressful time for parents, who are in fact rushing to get the kids ready for the start of the year. Below, a short list of suggested tips that will make the transition easier on you, the parent, but also the kids. Thank you to Suburban Pediatrics for the great suggestions:

1. Post your child’s class schedule.

It’s important to know what classes your child has and on what days. That way, you can stay informed on what they’re doing in school and ask specific questions such as: “What did you do in English today?”

2. Wait until you receive a school supplies list for shopping.

Shopping before getting a school supplies list can result in overspending. Some teachers are specific about the folders, pens and other supplies students use. Once you know exactly what supplies your child needs, make a list and keep track of the supplies throughout the year.

3. Keep track of school forms.

Organize all school forms as they come in. After filling them out completely, make copies and store them somewhere safe for the future.

4. Re-adjust bedtime and activities a week prior to school starting.

Start putting your child to bed ten minutes earlier each night to slowly adjust from the lax, summer sleep schedule.

5. Plan pickups and drops offs.

Different schools have different restrictions when it comes to dropping children off at school and picking them up. Make sure you ask the school if there are any rules before the first day. If your child is riding the bus, make sure you review the stops with them so they are prepared.

We want to wish all students and parents an educational and fun 2018 – 2019 school year!