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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:

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
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FREE Member Classes in September

Are you a member of the WHCA?  Are you looking to get your membership soon?  Did you know that there are exclusive benefits for our members?

Coming in September, two workout classes will be included in your membership.  Take some time for yourself and learn he beautiful techniques of Tai Chi and Yuan Gong.  Experience a zen-like approach to your workout and help relax and settle your mind.  Starting in September, WHCA members can register for these FREE classes!

To register, please contact programs@westhillhurst.com or 403.283.0464 ext 4
Need to purchase your WHCA membership?  You can do so by seeing us in the office, by calling 403.283.0464 or online.

Pride: A Conversation

Join your WHCA during Calgary Pride Week (August 24 – September 3, 2018) at Pride:  A Conversation.  This informational session will focus on a couple key areas:

During Calgary Pride celebrations, the WHCA is hosting an informational session and Q&A with a panel of seven (7) interesting LGTBQ+ Calgarians. This discussion is open to everyone.

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*

Join us on August 29, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at West Hillhurst Community Association.  Registration is required by noon on August 29, however, we will be accepting drop-ins.  Registers will have a chance to win a door price.  If registration limits are not reached, this program will NOT run.

For more information, contact marketing@westhillhurst.com or 403.283.0464 ext 3

Taste of Calgary

Taste of Calgary is the city’s most appetizing festival, giving visitors the chance to sample the city’s food, beverages, music and other cool things.

Discover Calgary’s global cuisines from a mix of unique restaurants and beverage companies. Plus get a taste of Calgary’s great musicians.
And, shop at some of the most interesting marketplace vendors in the city.

Open daily from 11 am to 9 pm – Thursday, August 9 to Sunday, August 12, 2018. 


Buy sampling tickets for $1 each right at the festival and use them to sample any of the food or beverage menu items. And. . . . Visit a variety of artisans, entrepreneurs, and interactive activities to add to the fun of the festival. Admission to the festival is free and includes a taste of Calgary’s best musical acts.

For more information, please check out the Taste of Calgary or To Do Canada website.  Please note that this is NOT a WHCA program and we cannot provide you further information.

Stampede Breakfast is HERE!

The Calgary Stampede season is in full-swing!  Get ready to party over the next nine days!  Although the city seems to shut during it, there are always an extensive list of events, festivals and breakfast’s to attend.  Don’t miss West Hillhurst Community Associations FREE public Stampede Breakfast!

When:  July 12, 2018
Time:  9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where:  West Hillhurst Community Association
Address:  1940 6th AVE N.W.

 

Join your WHCA for the annual Stampede Breakfast.  This FREE community event celebrates the world-class Calgary Stampede.  Join us for pancakes, sausage, juice and more!  Entertainment will be provided throughout the morning!

For more information, please contact programs@westhillhurst.com or 4030283.0464 ext 4

Happy Easter Monday

From everyone at the WHCA and Health Club, we wish everyone a very happy Easter.  On this Easter Monday, recharge and relax after a weekend full of fun, family and Easter Egg hunting.


The WHCA and Health Club are open regular hours.  We are ready to serve you in the facility with the extensive array of events and programming.  Come down in the mornings and enjoy Pickleball hosted by the Calgary Pickleball Club or bring down the kiddos to play in the Summit Kids bouncy castle.  Event though spring is here, the ice arena continues to run and we are offering Free Skate to members right through until August.

Continue to watch our blog, website, social media and in-house advertising in the community center.  There are lots of programs running through the spring and summer.  WHCA looks forward to seeing you utilize the facility and benefit from our exclusive MEMBER-ONLY deals.  To find out more about the member benefits or to purchase your pass, click here.

Toy + Clothing Sale – Registration Open

Registration for WHCA Toy + Clothing garage sale tables are now open for all members and non-members of the WHCA community centre.    Please see below for more information.

Is your home filled with old toys, clothing, books, or accessories?  Have the kids outgrown their toys or no longer use them?  Are any of these items causing clutter in your home?  Are you waiting for a spring clean, but too much is piling up?  

Let WHCA help you sell your things in the warm comfort of the facilities.  This is a great opportunity to bring your light-used, good condition items in for an indoor garage sale at the West Hillhurst community centre.  Rent your table today to reserve your spot for Saturday, March 17, 2018.

 

Date:  Saturday, March 17, 2018
Time:  10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location:  WHCA Gym
Cost for Attendees:  Free

Registration:  Memebers – $20.00  Non-members – $30.00

Community centre member’s early registration is now open.  Sell some things, make some money and get an early head start to the Spring clean season.
Not interested in selling?  Come on down for the FREE event, do some shopping and see what the community has to offer for pre-owned goods.

For more information or to reserve your table today, contact us at: programs@westhillhurst.com  

19th Annual WHCA Squash Championship

Looking for a weekend to play or watch some intense sport? Ever thought of checking the high-intensity game of squash?  The West Hillhurst Community Association will play host to the 19th annual WHCA Squash Championship.

 

All the action starts Thursday, March 1, 2018 and runs through until the finals and championships games are competed in on Saturday, March 3, 2018.  Come see some of Calgary’s best squash players take on their opponents in hopes to winning their division title.

This event is open to the public, so bring your friends and family down for some fun.

Are you looking to compete and fight for the title?  Registration is open until February 15, 2018.  To do so, please contact Anna at squash@westhillhurst.com

The tournament committee is actively seeking sponsorship for the tournament?  Are you or your firm interested in becoming an event sponsor?  Please contact Ross at calgaryross@gmail.com

WHCA Winter Carnival

WHCA will be hosting a family friendly Winter Carnival event on February 10, 2018.  Get you and your family bundled up to take part in some awesome outdoor activities throughout the day.  The carnival is absolutely free to attend.  Bring your neighbours, friends and family down to the event where there will be a host of fun winter themed activities, hot chocolate, coffee and hotdogs.

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There will be activities such as family/ team ski races, snow sculpture contests, maple syrup candy, toboggan races and more.  Sleigh rides will be provided to anyone who wants to jump on and will be pulled around the community centre from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., graciously sponsored by Brady Dance Academy.

Come on down for some winter fun and enjoy all the fun activities.  The event will be perfect for the kiddos and we are sure they will love all offerings.  Remember, the event is full free, but additional cost may apply to food and beverage purchases.  We look forward to having some fun at the winter wonderland carnival.

Date:  February 10, 2018
Time:  11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost:  Free to attend

For further information on the event, please contact programs@westhillhurst.com or visit the events page.

Toy + Clothing Sale Early Registration

Is your home filled with old toys, clothing, books, or accessories?  Have the kids outgrown their toys or no longer use them?  Are any of these items causing clutter in your home?  Are you waiting for a spring clean, but too much is piling up?  

Let WHCA help you sell your things in the warm comfort of the facilities.  This is a great opportunity to bring your light-used, good condition items in for an indoor garage sale at the West Hillhurst community centre.  Rent your table today to reserve your spot for Saturday, March 17, 2018.
The indoor garage sale runs from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the recreational gym.
Community centre member’s early registration is now open.  Sell some things, make some money and get an early head start to the Spring clean season.  Member tables are only $20.00 but space is limited.
Not interested in selling?  Come on down for the FREE event, do some shopping and see what the community has to offer for pre-owned goods.

For more information or to reserve your table today, contact us at: programs@westhillhurst.com  Please note, early registration is open to WHCA members only.  Non-membership registration opens in February.