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Food Truckin’ @ WHCA

Since the introduction of Food Trucks on Calgary’s streets, the concept has exploded.  With hundreds of choices of gourmet, snacks and drinks, clients have an opportunity to try something new and different to tickle their palettes.  And sometimes, one is craving food and drink, but they are not in an area with food and beverages and just need something to hold them for a while.

The WHCA is proud to announce that the Calgary Food Trucks will be in attendance on  Wednesday, May 30, 2018 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. out back by the soccer fields/gazebo.  Come on down and get some snacks for the evening or take in the U4/ U6 soccer action with hot dogs, family squeezed lemonade, and mini donuts.

For the full list of Food Trucks that will be in attendance, check out the link below.

https://www.yycfoodtrucks.com/trucksprofile/familysqueezed

For more information, contact programs@westhillhurst.com or 403.283.0464 ext 4

Otafest 2018

Otafest is a 3-day Japanese Cultural and Animation Festival at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre.

Check out over 100 hours of programming facilitated by fans, members of our community, special guests, and staff, our huge Exhibitor Hall and Artist Alley for amazing art and merchandise, autograph signings, guest meet & greets, concerts, photo booth, video game tournaments, Pokemon league, Maid Cafe, and much more.

Visit our website at www.otafest.com for updates, programming, and more!

Buying tickets as a gift? Download our FREE gift-giving guide and gift tag!

Weekend Admission Price Schedule:

  • $50.00 Until Dec 31
  • $55.00 Until May 16
  • $60.00 At The Door

Frequently Asked Questions

I only want to go to the exhibitor hall / artist alley – do I need to buy a pass?

Yes. Only guests wearing wristbands will be admitted to Otafest rooms and halls, including our exhibitor hall and artist alley.

Why do you ask for my age, gender, etc. when I buy my tickets?

Your demographic information is anonymized and used purely for statistical purposes. We want to have a good idea of our festival’s demographics, we use this information to approach potential sponsors and improve future events.

I’ve bought my tickets online, now what?

You will get an e-mail with your tickets. Either print them out or save them to your mobile device and bring them to our pre-registration pickup event or the pre-registration desk at Otafest to pick up your wristband. If you didn’t get the e-mail, check your spam folder, then e-mail registration@otafest.com and we will help you out!

Can my mom/sister/friend pick up my wristband for me?

No. You must pick up your own wristband.

What is your autograph policy / Can I bring multiple items to get signed / Are there autograph fees?

Our full autograph policy can be found at https://otafest.com/policies#autographs

Flood Preparedness

Dear Community Representative,

As we approach flood season and the five-year anniversary of the 2013 Southern Alberta flood, we’d like to inform you of our plans for our 2018 flood readiness campaign, ask you to share some information with your community members, and update you about the actions we have taken to become a more flood resilient city.

River flooding can occur at any time in Calgary with little or no warning because of the short, steep distance the rivers travel from the mountains to Calgary. The period between May 15 and July 15 is when Calgary is most likely to experience river flooding due to the combination of snow melt and heavy rainfall events. We actively monitor river, weather and snow pack conditions to prepare for potential flooding. It is important to note that:

  • The most important factor is heavy rainfall upstream of Calgary. These events are challenging to forecast, with Calgary in close proximity to the mountains. We can usually see large rain events about 5-7 days in advance, but we may only have 24 hours (or less) to prepare.
  • A high snowpack alone does not cause our rivers to flood. The snowpack in the mountains has been higher than average this year, however with the lower spring temperatures in the mountains, the snow is melting slower than on the prairies.
  • At this point, the long-term forecast indicates this spring will be cooler than normal with normal precipitation. The City and Province continuously monitor for conditions that can develop into flood events.

Since 2013, together with the Province, we have committed more than $150 million towards projects that will reduce our risk of river flood damage. We have also strengthened our understanding of the flow of the Bow and Elbow Rivers, how rivers change, flood modelling, forecasting, preparedness and response.

While we have worked to reduce our risk of river flood damage, we cannot eliminate the risk of flooding entirely. River flooding impacts all Calgarians who live, work, commute or recreate in the city centre or along the Bow and Elbow Rivers.Citizens have a critical role to play in preparing for river flooding. Our 2018 Flood Readiness Campaign aims to educate Calgarians about how to understand their flood risk, be prepared and stay informed. Our campaign includes the following activities:

  • Disaster Alley (May 5)
  • Report to Calgarians airing May 14 to May 20
  • Flood season campaign launch media availability (week of May 14)
  • Flood Readiness open house for Bow River communities at Foothills Academy (May 15, 7pm)
  • Councillor Farkas’s Flood Readiness Townhall for Elbow River communities (May 17, 7pm)
  • Digital advertising, promotion and social media
  • Monthly City News blog posts (April – July), calgarycitynews.com

o   snowpack and flood risk

o   personal preparedness

o   mitigation projects

o   climate change and flood risk

  • Biweekly Flood e-newsletter (May to July), including promotion to increase subscribers (sign up at calgary.ca/floodinfo)
  • Video series featuring residents who have taken actions to become flood resilient to be featured in biweekly flood e-newsletter and online
  • Updates to flood website calgary.ca/floodinfo

Please contact Pamela Reid (Pamela.Reid@calgary.ca or 403 268-4004) if you have any questions.

Click Here for the 2018 Flood Preparedness Campaign 

Carolyn Bowen M.Sc.

Manager, Watershed Planning

Water Resources | The City of Calgary

Mail code #438 | PO Box 2100, Stn. M, Calgary AB, T2P 2M5

T 403.268.2509 | C 403.801.2074

Calgary in May

The city of Calgary is always bustling with events, festivities and more.  Are you looking for local things to do?  No plans over the weekends in May?  If you looking to fill your weekends and have already booked in WHCA events, check out what else is happening around the city.  Thank you to Tourism Calgary for their schedule of events.  Want to see the full scheduled of events going on in the city?

Click here for further ideas!

WHCA Neighbourhood Advertising

The WHCA and community volunteers will be walking the neighbourhood in the next couple weeks.  We will be knocking on your doors to showcase what the WHCA has to offer for the 2018 season including our member benefits, programs, events, within the Health Club, rental spaces and more.

One of the larger Community Associations in Calgary, we want you to know the privileges that come with becoming a member.  Come experience the daily pickleball play, squash courts, health club, ice arena and take advantage of the rental programs such as Summit Kid and the No-Contact Hockey League (NCHL).  Senior programming runs daily in the Go-Getters room.

Please welcome us as we warmly showcase the West Hillhurst Community Center.  Let’s strengthen the community, come together and be together.

WHCA – In Your Back Yard

Ellen is HERE!

The only Canadian stop, Ellen DeGeneres has chosen to speak to a very lucky crowd of Calgarians at the Scotia Bank Saddledome April 21, 2018.  We have all seen her on television, now experience the fun, loving, excitable and personable celebrity in person.  Ellen has inspired fans & people around the world and has been a supporting voice & advocate for the LGTBQ community.

As reported on Global News, “A Conversation with Ellen DeGeneres” will highlight her one-of-a-kind humour during a moderated question-and-answer conversation on Saturday, April 21.

The comedian and daytime talk show host will deliver “inspiring and hilarious experiences” for her fans.

DeGeneres has earned recognition as a household name and a global entertainer.”

For more information or to order your tickets for tomorrow’s conversation, click here.

Have a Fusion Friday

The human experience is based off of our five amazing senses.  The five senses help us experience a world that we often taken for granted, but when we focus our concentration, we can be treated by a sensory treat. 

Treat your senses with the Japanese Fusion Friday’s.  Let your palette take yourself on an adventure of culture and experience Japanese cuisine.  Located in the heart of 17th Avenue SW in Calgary, 5s17 is a Japanese Fusion restaurant that celebrates the five senses of the culinary experience.

“5s17’s contemporary menu features made-to-order ramen noodle bowls, sizzling teppanyaki, fresh poke bowls, sushi burritos and more.
Savour the mouthwatering flavours of miso, chili goma, teriyaki, togarashi and yuzu. Indulge in the vibrant colours and aromas of Chef Satoru Kogo’s Asian fusion dishes featuring fresh ingredients – prepared with creativity, flair and a passion for a culinary mashup of East and West.”

Make a reservation or order online.

 FRIDAY 11:30AM TO MIDNIGHT
 634 17 AVE SW, CALGARY, AB T2S 0B4
VISIT THE WEBSITE
Join 5s17 on April 13 for their Friday Fusion menu.  Conqueror your cravings and experience some of the best fusion food in the city.

Coming this Spring @ WHCA

Spring is slowly arriving and so is the the warm weather.  It is finally apparent that the days are getting longer and we all know that means spring and summer activities are open for registration and beginning soon.  My favourite time of year, it’s time to plan some great activities for the warm season.  Are you wanting to get yourself, family or kiddos involved in some awesome sports and activities to fill their long days out-of-school?  Check out some of the activities that are currently open for registration and will start in spring.

WHCA Spring/ Summer Recreation 2018
                

For more information, contact programs@westhillhurst.com or healthclub@westhillhurst.com.  Want to see what else is going on at WHCA for the month of March?  Check out our full website here.

Half Your Plate Chef’s Dinner

Are you always looking for quick, simple and easy lunch or dinner ideas?  Are you wanting to change your diet to something more attainable and healthier?  Do you live a vegetarian lifestyle?  Or are you wanting to learn from top chef’s and how to put together a creative meal out of fruits or vegetables?  If you answered “yes” to any of these, you may want to check out Half Your Plate Chef’s Dinner this Friday night!

“The Half Your Plate Chefs Dinner was created to bring produce to the next level. A culinary opportunity to show people how to get creative with their meals using fruits and vegetables.  Thanks to a collective of local, internationally renowned chefs, we are delighted to bring this event back for it’s second year. We have added even more to the line up this year, including additional chefs, courses, and guest appearances!

“After our hor d’oeuvres reception, sit down for a five course plated experience. You may decide to see JUST how creative our chefs can get, by choosing the vegetarian option.  Live entertainment, culinary demonstrations, and pairings with local distilleries.  Each guest will take home a Culinary Chef’s Bag worth your ticket price ($80) filled with great items to try in the kitchen.”

Proceeds to Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation and Community Kitchen of Calgary.

Come meet the chef’s: Liana Robberecht, Michael Allemeier, Andrew Keen, Michele Aurigemma, Melanie Hennessey, Justin Leboe, James Neilson, Anne Sellmer & Rogelio Herrera and enjoy your Friday evening creating and tasting beautiful vegetarian fruit and vegetable dishes.  Tickets are $80.00 and can be order through the Calgary Produce Marketing Association website.

EVENT DETAILS

Friday, March 9, 2018

Winsport – Markin MacPhail Centre

88 Canada Olympic Road Southwest

Cocktail Reception: 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Dinner: 7:00pm

Entertainment to follow