Come Join Us at the your Discovery Ridge Community Association Annual General Meeting – Monday February 11th at Ambrose University in the Airhart 1 Room from 7 pm to 9 pm located at 150 Ambrose Circle SW

Are you ready for the Amazing Race? Thanks to a grant from ActivateYYC, and the imagination of a few creative residents, the DRCA is bringing its own version of the popular TV show into our own community.

**Register your team before Sept 14 at bit.ly/DRCArace**
Follow the event on Facebook for updates (and don’t forget to ‘like’ the DRCA!).
It’s first come, first served for teams and spots are filling up fast!

When: September 15, 2018 from 2-4 p.m.
Who: Teams of 2-4 people (children under 13yrs must have at least one adult on the team)
What: Follow clues to different locations in and around the community to complete tasks, navigate road blocks, and make their way back to the finish line!
Why: Prizes awarded to the top 3 finishing teams.

It’s almost time for Music in the Park!

Join us down at the Rec Facility Green Space for another great event put on by your DRCA!
3:00-7:00PM

Bands:
Razzama-jazz Big Band
Heebee-jeebees
Meta MoFo
Blues Serenade

Food and Drink sales (Cash and Credit Card)

Many thanks to the following businesses and groups for their support:

Volunteers are required for the smooth running of Music in the Park. Please contact Volunteer@discoveryridge.com if you can help!

The Cows are laying down and the forecast calls for rain on Sunday, so we’re MOOving the Stampede BBQ to Wednesday, June 13 from 5-8 p.m. Same great activities, new date!

There will be something for everyone:
·       Butterfield Acres Farm Corral
·       Western-themed games for every age
·       Sports and activities with the City of Calgary Recreation Department
·       Tennis tournament with First Serve Tennis

… and don’t forget the FOOD! Free burger/hot dog/veggie burger, drink and chips for all 2017/18 DRCA members – memberships are valid from September 1 – August 31 each fiscal year. Food will be available for purchase for all non-DRCA members.

Brought to you by the Discovery Ridge Community Association with generous support from ULS Landscaping.

Community Cleanup Sunday, May 27th from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (please arrive prior to 1:45 p.m.)

The far west end of Discovery Ridge Boulevard

Following a day of garage sales, on Sunday you can drive on down to the end of Discovery Ridge Boulevard to donate or dispose of any items you have left or that weren’t sale-worthy.

Please check the list below for items that will and will not be accepted on May 27 to avoid any unnecessary trips.

BOOKS:Appropriate books for Grades K-9 in good condition will be gratefully accepted for the Griffith Woods School Library – all other books can be donated to the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta.

FURNITURE:We cannot accept any furniture for donation. All furniture will need to go into the City of Calgary garbage packer trucks – please only bring down that which is no longer serviceable.

Any furniture that you would like to donate can be collected by the Calgary Interfaith Furniture Society simply by making a phone call.  All donations will be so greatly appreciated as this organization assists so many in great need.  If you have any used furniture in decent condition, including patio furniture, BBQ’s in working condition and mattresses, please call 403-276-3173. This amazing service is at no cost to you.  They will be in the SW area on 24 May and 31 May.

 City of Calgary

Accepted

• Household waste
• Organic waste
• Leaves, branches, plants, grass clippings and other yard waste (please note yard waste must be separate from other items and needs to be in paper or compostable boxes or bags.)

Not Accepted

• Glass (e.g. window panes, glass table tops)
• ​Household appliances with Freon (e.g. refrigerators, freezers)
• Liquids (e.g. cooking oils)
• Rail way ties
• Sod or dirt
• Household hazardous waste including:
  • Propane tanks
  • Paint
  • Automobile, cleaning, healthcare, and gardening chemicals

Forinformation with regards hazardous materials recycling please contact Calgary Fire Department: Hazardous Materials. Call 311 or visit calgary.ca

Regular household recycling will NOT be accepted on this day, please keep for regular pickup. Bottles and cans can be taken to the bottle shack (tied safely in bags) – thank you!

Recycle Logic Electronics Recycling

Accepted

• Televisions, Computer Monitors and All-in One Computers
• Desktop Computers and Servers
• Computer Accessories – Mouse, Keyboard, Cables, Desktop Computer Speakers
• Laptops, Notebooks and Tablets
• Desktop Printers and Printer combinations, Scanners, Fax Machines and Photocopiers
• Additional items not sponsored by the Alberta Recycling Management Authority’s (ARMA) Province Wide Electronics Recycling Program (e.g. Cable boxes, Cell Phones, Gaming consoles/games, Christmas Lights, Microwaves, VCRs)

Note that Recycle-Logic Inc. reserves the rights to refuse any item NOT on the ARMA Sponsored Material List or any ineligible item with too much plastic.

Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta

Accepted (IN GOOD CONDITION)

Bicycles

Clothing

• Clothing Accessories (belts, jewelry)
• Hats, Mitts, Scarves
• Ties, Nylons, Socks, Underwear, Robes
• Shoes, Boots
• Coats, Snow Pants, Umbrellas
• Wedding Dresses, Costumes, Scrubs

Entertainment (must be in working condition)

• Books, Magazines, DVDs
• iPods, MP3 Players, Headphones
• Records, CDs, Videos, Tapes
• Stereos, VCRs, Radios, Speakers
• TVs (under 21” and later than 2005)
• Computers, Typewriters, Printers
• Toys, Games, Puzzles, Stuffed Animals
• Sporting Goods, Bikes

Small Appliances

• Kettles, Coffee Makers
• Microwaves, Toasters, Toaster Ovens
• Blenders, Juicers, Kitchen Scales
• Vacuum Cleaners, Sewing Machines
• Hair Dryers, Curling Irons

Kitchenware

• Pots, Pans, Bakeware, Dishes
• Kitchen Utensils, Cutlery, Silverware
• Glassware, Mugs, Cups

Linens

• Table Cloths, Curtains, Draperies
• Blankets, Pillows, Bed Sheets
• Towels, Cloths, Area Rugs

Household Items

• Bed and Bath Items
• Telephones, Lamps, Clocks
• Pictures, Frames, Mirrors, Wicker
• Crafts, Knickknacks, Ornaments
• Dried/Silk Flowers, Candles
• Hangers, Coat Racks, Shoe Racks
• Household Tools, Tool Boxes
• Small Office Supplies

Bags

• Purses, Fanny Packs, Wallets
• Suitcases, Duffel Bags, Back Packs

NOT Accepted

• Furniture
• Baby items such as strollers or car seats

Residential and Commercial Junk Removal – Metals recycling

Accepted

• Washers, dryers, stoves, BBQ’s
• Car batteries
• Car parts
• Stainless steel, wire, aluminum

As there are still a lot of areas in Discovery Ridge still covered by snow, we have decided to POSTPONE the Earth Day Litter Pick-Up Event to May 6 from 9-12 a.m.

We still look forward to seeing everyone and getting out to help keep Discovery Ridge the beautiful place we know it is!