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Coming Soon to Your WHCA

The West Hillhurst Community Association takes the lead to bring the most popular events, programs and presentations to the community of West Hillhurst and WHCA members.  Organization and planning are the key ingredients in presenting the future products that come to your community association.

Check out the what’s coming to the association, plan appropriately and mark it in your calendars!

If further information is required or you want to find out more about what is coming to your West Hillhurst Community Association, contact us via phone or email!

We look forward to seeing yourself, family and friends at our 2018 events!  Be sure to check out the events coming soon:

  1.  Stampede Breakfast – Join your WHCA on July 12, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. as we celebrate the Calgary Stampede.  Come on down for a FREE pancake breakfast, enjoy the entertainment and come visit with your neighbours.  The BatterBoys will be serving pancakes, sausage, juice and more!  Don’t miss it!
  2. Pride:  A Conversation – Join your WHCA as we celebrate Calgary Pride Week from August 24 – September 3, 2018.  The WHCA will be hosting a informational presentation with professionals, LGTBQ+ community members and more, during a panel discussion about: Education/ information about sexual health and LGTBQ+ community, information on local resources and support groups and building rapport & inclusion within West Hillhurst and the LGTBQ+ community.
  3.   Taste of the Neighbourhood – 18+ ADULT-ONLY evening.  Sample some of Calgary’s best local food and beverage options, bid on silent auction items and get lost in the high-stake mock casino games.  This year, Taste of the Neighbourhood is sport themed.  Wear your favourite jersey.  The WHCA has also partnered up with the Calgary Food Bank and will be accepting non-perishable food donations at the event and throughout the month of September.
  4.  Village Brewery Rebate Month – The WHCA is still collecting your Village Brewery receipts until the end of June.  Village Brewery, in collaboration with Federation of Calgary Communities, will give a 15% rebate to non-profit community associations from their total of collected receipts.   Remember to bring them in!

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!

May @ the WHCA

May is here and we truly hope that the snow stays away.  It’s time to enjoy the warmth of the spring sun and the freshness of May flowers.  It’s time to enjoy some out door activities such as soccer, football, running, biking etc.  Does that not tickle your fancy?  Why not check out what the West Hillhurst Community Association has happening in May.



Be sure to check out all the events, promotions, and classes offered for May.  If further information is requested, please contact us @ 403.283.0464

The Price is Right Live

The Price is Right Live is coming back to the Grey Eagle Resort & Casino.  Come on down and enjoy the interactive game show that is sure to get the audience going.  Have your chance to play a game and spin the big wheel.

 

As reported on the Grey Eagle Resort & Casino website, “The Price is Right Live is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to “Come on Down” and play classic games from television’s longest running and most popular game show. Contestants can win cash, appliances, vacations, and possibly even a new car by playing favorites like Plinko, Cliffhangers, The Big Wheel and the fabulous Showcase.”

* Want to play? No purchase necessary. To enter theatre to watch the show a ticket purchase is required. Ticket purchase will not increase your chances of being selected to play. Odds of being selected are based on number of registrants. For an opportunity to be selected as a contestant guests must register. Registration will open 3 hours prior to each show and close precisely at the scheduled showtime. Contestants will be selected in a random draw. Must be 18 years or older to register. Residents of Quebec and Puerto Rico are ineligible to participate as contestants. Approximate number of prizes available per show: 60. Approximate potential retail value of prizing per show: CAN $36,000. All Potential winners will be required to correctly answer a time mathematical skill-testing question. Subject to all federal, state, provincial and local laws. Void where prohibited. For complete show rules visit the Box Office or applicable registration location.

All Ages Welcome. Must be 18+ to register to play.

EVENT DETAILS

Doors Open At: 7:00PM
Event Time: 8:00PM
Event Cost: Starts At: $39.00

To purchase your tickets,
click here.

Calgary’s Woman’s Show

Empowerment, success, drive, resilience, and strength.  Just a few words that describe what women across the world should feel and hold close.  Women support women and that is what the show is about.  Check out hundreds of trade tables and meet the entrepreneurs that help make our community and world a better place.

Calgary Woman’s Show

Apr 14, 2018 to Apr 15, 2018

Description

Home decor, fashion, beauty — you can learn more about it all at the Calgary Woman’s Show. Browse the offerings of more than 300 exhibitors and see celebrity guests like The Young and the Restless star Jess Walton. The two-day event is also full of fun activities including several fashion shows, talks and demonstrations.

Times:
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, visit:
calgarywomansshow.com

For tickets, visit:
showpass.com

Calgary Maple Festival des Sucres

Start March off right with some good family fun, entertainment and some east-coast tradition at the annual Calgary Maple Festival des Sucres.  This two-day weekend event hosts multiple of dance and folk music from French-Canadian, Metis and First Nations folk music, dance and tasty foods from local businesses.

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As reported on the Visit Calgary website, “The Maple Festival is a unique experience that has become a must see event of March in Calgary. In a genuine and charming atmosphere, come celebrate an Eastern Canada tradition at the historical village of Heritage Park. Discover French-Canadian, Metis and First Nations folk music and dance, participate in circus and crafts workshops, find delectable local products at the new Sugar Market, have family fun with outdoor activities, ride in a horse-drawn hay wagon, enjoy a traditional maple shack meal and don’t forget to taste a delicious maple taffy on snow.”

No plans for the weekend?  Take in the event for some good fun.  For more information and to purchase your tickets, please check out the Calgary Maple Festival website, here.

Does this event not fit into your weekend schedule but are still looking for things to do?  Check out WHCA website to see the centre’s events, activities and ice time availability.

Go Canada Go! The Winter Olympics are Here!

In just three days, the world comes together on the largest international sport stage.  The opening ceremonies of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games takes place on February 9, 2018 in Pyeongchang, South Korea.  It is expected that thousands of people will attend the event to cheer on their favourite athletes and country.  There is 16 days of full winter sport action in events such as: curling, speed skating, skiing, hockey, figure skating and more.  After the 16 days of fast paced action, the 2018 Paralympics will begin on Thursday, March 9, 2018 for ten exhilarating days of the best athletics.

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From all of us at WHCA, we wish all the Canadian athletes, coaches, families and attendees the safest travels and games.  We all look forward to cheering on our country to victory.  The best of luck to all who are competing.  Bring home the gold and forever remember the experience.

Are you planning on binge watching the entire Olympics?  Or do you have certain sports that you don’t want to miss?  Check out the full schedule of events here.  Be sure to check your local networks and television channels to find out when events take place.  Do you want to find out more about the host city, events and festivities taking place or just more information on the International Olympic Committee (IOC)?  Get more information here.

We look forward to watch and cheering on the Canadian team during this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.  Tell us what your favourite events are to watch and why!

Go CANADA Go      

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.