June 27, 2018
Host an Awesome Winter Event in Your Community Summer will be over before you know it, so make sure you have a fun ActivateYYC winter event to look forward to. We’re offering up to $750 to help get Calgarians in your community walking, playing, and being neighbourly. Ideas could include a winter obstacle course, a hot chocolate competition, a doggy day in the park, and more. The deadline to apply for the final round is less than a week away. Get those applications in before midnight on July 3rd. Congratulations to Wards 7, 8, 9, and 11 that are sold out. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Show us your creativity, and apply here today! Applications with ideas that haven’t been done before will take priority. |
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Featured Faces of Community: |
Show us Some Love! The Friends of the Federation is part of the Shaw Charity Classic. We are looking for your support. Perhaps you are thinking about donating to a charity? I would ask you to consider the Friends of the Federation! For every dollar you donate, it will be matched by 50% through a charitable program called Shaw Birdies for Kids, presented by the Calgary Shaw Charity Classic Foundation. Our goal is to raise $7,500 can you help out? Remember size doesn’t matter! Any donations over $10 will get a tax receipt. Click here to make a difference today, and thanks in advance for choosing to support our charity. |
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Chatting About Climate Change |
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Westhills Dementia |
Here are a few highlights from our urban planning world this month – be sure to check our blog for a complete listing of recent events and updates.
We would also like to welcome Urban Planner Jennifer Miller to the team. Jennifer has a UofC Masters of Planning Degree; experience working in The City of Calgary’s Parks & Roads Department; and currently serves as Co-chair for the 2018 Alberta Professional Planners Conference. She is also in tune to the challenges that Calgary communities face, having volunteered within her community association’s development planning committee. Since starting her position, Jennifer is most looking forward to working towards more meaningful public engagement around planning issues in Calgary.
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Tips for Engaging Immigrant Residents in Neighbourhood Activities Our newcomer population is increasing in Calgary. Check out some of our resources on how to build relationships and make meaningful connections with immigrants who live in your community! |
The third and final round of ActivateYYC is coming to an end. We need your ideas to make this round the best one yet! Get inspired and view a list of ideas that have already taken place throughout the city. This time we are looking for new winter activities and initiatives. Rally up some friends and get to brainstorming. You could be awarded with up $750 to bring your project to life! Have questions? Need help with the application process? McKayla is available help: activateyyc@calgarycommunities.com – (403) 244 – 4111 ext. 217. The deadline to apply is July 3rd. |