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Have Your Birthday at the WHCA!

Got a birthday coming up for a child between the ages of 1 to 12? Want to spare yourself the stress and anxiety of planning, organizing, decorating, and all the other headaches that come along with children’s birthday parties? Looking for a unique birthday experience that will leave a lasting impression on you, your child, and their friends? Well, you’re in luck! The WHCA is now offering all-inclusive birthday party packages starting at just $230(+gst)! Our spaces can fit your child and up to 14 of their friends for unique birthday experiences including inline skating and custom Sportball events.

More info about the packages below:

Inline Skating Birthday Package
Kindergarten to Grade 6 

Get you skate on with instruction & gear provided by Alien Inline and leave the care & clean-up to us! This birthday package is perfect for the K to 6 student who wants a fun & memorable birthday celebration with up to 15 friends!

1.5 hrs of inline skating & 1 hr in the party room
Instruction & equipment provided courtesy of Alien Inline
Maximum Attendance: 15 kids
$400+gst || 10% off with a valid WHCA Family Membership

Sportball Birthday Package
Ages 1-3 (parented) | Ages 3-6 (unparented)

So here’s the scenario: you have a gang of 3 year olds at your door. They’re about to tear your house down. With energy to burn, they start screaming for cake. Don’t panic! We’ve got your back with awesome games and activities to bring structure to your chaos. Equipment and instruction on us!

1 hr of Sportball Instruction & 1 hr in the party room
Instruction & equipment provided courtesy of Sportball Calgary
Maximum Attendance: 15 kids
$280+gst || $230+gst with a valid WHCA Family Membership

 

These unique birthday party packages will leave you and your child with a birthday experience they will cherish for a long time. To learn more about what we’ve got to offer, check out the birthday page on our website or contact Susan – Phone: 403.283.0464 EXT 7. Email: bookings@westhillhurst.com

Calgary’s Celebration of Sport

Calgary is hub for sport.  From beginner level sports to professional teams and organization, the community is strong.  Not only is the passion strong within the community, it is within those people and organizations that volunteer and give back the gift of sport to others.

As reported on the VisitCalgary website, “In support of sport in Calgary, The Celebration of Sport 2018 event recognizes the people and organizations that make Calgary an incredible world-class sports city.

This year’s event will be comprised of a late afternoon reception, short awards ceremony and an expert panel discussion on sport. The event will be memorable and offer excellent networking opportunities with athletes, sport organizations, business and community leaders, and government officials. More than 500 attendees are expected this year.

100% of proceeds from the event will go to support amateur sport in the city, and programs that encourage sport participation, like All Sport One Day.

Purchase your ticket to the Celebration of Sport 2018 today and together let’s support the continued success of athletes and sport organizations in Calgary.

For more information or to purchase your tickets, please visit the Sport Calgary website.

Canada 151!

Another year has quickly passed and it’s that time again to celebrate Canada’s birthday!  This year, we are celebrating 151 years of democratic freedom and let’s be proud of it!

Looking to celebrate and something to do?  Check out what is happening during the July long-weekend for Canada Day in and around Calgary.  Found on the City of Calgary website, below is the schedule of celebrations happening in YYC.

July 1 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Canada Day at Fort Calgary Fort Calgary
July 1 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Canada Day at Stephen Avenue Walk /Olympic Plaza Olympic Plaza
July 1 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Canada Day at East Village Street Fair East Village District
July 1 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Canada Day at Studio Bell Studio Bell National Music Centre
July 1 11 a.m. 5 p.m. Canada Day Alberta Jeep Extreme Virtual Olympic Plaza
July 1 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Canada Day at Calgary’s Central Library Central Library
July 1 11 a.m. 9 p.m. Canada Day at Eau Claire Market Plaza Eau Claire Market
July 1 11 a.m. 5 p.m. Canada Day at Prince’s Island Park, Célébration Franco-Albertaine Prince’s Island Park
July 1 11 a.m. 5 p.m. Canada Day at Prince’s Island Park, Prince’s Island Park – Powwow & Indigenous Showcase Prince’s Island Park
July 1 11 a.m. 5 p.m. Canada Day at Sien Lok Park Sien Lok Park
July 1 11 a.m. 5 p.m. Canada Day Military Showcase Riverfront Avenue
July 1 11 a.m. 5 p.m. Canada Day Turban Eh! Prince’s Island Park
July 1 12 p.m. 7 p.m. Canada Day at Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre Chinese Cultural Centre
July 1 12 p.m. 5 p.m. Canada Day at Chinatown Chinatown District
July 1 6:30 p.m. 11:05 p.m. Canada Day Concert Riverfront Avenue
July 1 11 p.m. 11:20 p.m. Canada Day ENMAX Fireworks Centre Street Bridge

From everyone at the WHCA, we hope you enjoy your long weekend and have fun celebrating the beautiful, peaceful, accepting, equal and democratic country of Canada on its’ 151st birthday!  We are Canadian;  we are proud, we are strong and we are love,

Please note that the WHCA will running reduced operating hours during the long weekend.

Happy Chinese New Years

Happy Chinese New Year!    And what important year it will be.  It’s that time of year in the Chinese culture where celebrations take place.  This year, the Chinese New Year is on Friday, February 16, 2018.

As reported on When-Is, “according to the Chinese 12-year animal zodiac cycle, the Chinese year beginning in 2018 is the year of the Dog. Each Chinese zodiac year begins on Chinese New Year’s Day.”

If you want to learn more about the Chinese New Year and the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac, check out the China Highlights website.  You will find information about your zodiac sign of your birth year, as well as the traditional Chinese superstitions.

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“Chinese New Year, also known as the “Spring Festival” in modern Mainland China, is China’s most important traditional festival, celebrated at the turn of the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar, which consists of both Gregorian and lunar-solar calendar systems. Chinese New Year can begin anytime between late January and mid-February.

“China’s Spring Festival public holiday starts on the Chinese New Year, and lasts for 7 days.”

Are you looking to take part in the festivities that will be held within the city?  Check out the Calgary Chinese Culture Centre Association website to see the schedule of events, venues, times and additional information.  Festivities run from February 10 – 18, 2018

Or you can check out the events below and help support Calgary’s diverse community:

Sien Lok 48th Annual Chinese New Year Gala Celebration – Saturday, February 10, 2018
Chinatown District Lunar New Year Reception – Wednesday, February 21, 2018
2018 Chinese New Year Festival – Saturday, February 10 – Sunday, February 18, 2018

Are you heading to any events or celebrations this year?  Share your stories and favourite part of the events that you attend.