Michelle Whitten

The City of Calgary is thrilled to welcome back the Curbside Treasure Hunt! We are inviting Calgarians to set out gently used, reusable items they no longer need for neighbours to find and enjoy. Think of it as a giant, free garage sale for the whole city. Mark your calendars for September 6 and 7, 2025!
 
The Treasure Hunt encourages Calgarians to explore their neighbourhoods, find unique items and rehome reusable unwanted treasures that would otherwise end up in landfills.
 
“By participating in the Curbside Treasure Hunt, residents play a significant role in reducing waste and reusing items. Last year, we heard inspiring stories of neighbours connecting and enjoying each other’s company while extending the life of gently used items. We hope to see the same enthusiasm and support this year. We invite all Calgarians to take part, whether decluttering their home or searching for their next great find” says Natalia Gonzalez, Waste Diversion Specialist for The City of Calgary.
 
How It Works:

Calgarians are invited to join us in the Curbside Treasure Hunt on September 6 and 7for a fun opportunity to discover unique items. For more information on what items you can contribute and how to get involved, visit calgary.ca/treasurehunt.

We have had to make some last-minute changes to the food trucks that will be available at Music in the Park this Saturday (September 6). This year, come sample the menus from Maharaja, Shahba Shawarma, Viet 2 Go, and Vanilla Bean. Yum!

Each week the Farm Stand is located in the Recreation Facility parking lot. Head on over to Shirley’s Greenhouse Farm Stand! The selection has expanded and is always fresh and delicious!

Note: This week only, Shirley’s Greenhouse will be adjusting their hours to align with Music In The Park. So, this Saturday (September 6), Shirley’s Greenhouse will be open from 3pm-7pm. 

The Discovery Ridge Community Association and David Pellettier are excited to bring you Music in the Park this Saturday (September 6) from 3-7 pm! Grab a chair or blanket and bring the whole family to join the fun! There will be live music, a beer/wine garden, and food trucks. Scan the QR code for more details.

Entry is FREE for DRCA members and their families. Non-members are encouraged to purchase their household DRCA annual membership for $25 at the gate. Donations are also gratefully accepted.

As much as we love pets, we ask that you leave them at home for this event as the crowd and sounds can be stressful for them and our guests.

Love live music? Come meet the bands that will be rocking our park. See the Music in the Park event page for details. 

Where would we be without friends? Thank you to our Sponsors for valuing the importance of community and connection. Your generosity helps make our event possible.

Thank you to the Honourable Mike Ellis, Forero Electric, and West Hills United Soccer Club!

I hope you are enjoying these last few weeks of summer! While it’s sad to see it coming closer to the end, it means that Music in the Park is just around the corner! 

Plans are well underway for another fabulous event. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 6, from 3:00 – 7:00 pm at the Discovery Ridge recreation facility (by the rinks). We have an incredible line up of musicians this year, along with 5 brand-new food trucks, and plenty of fun activities for the kids. Full event details and the live music schedule available here: discoveryridge.com/music-in-the-park. 

To make our event a success we need your help! There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes as well as on event day. Here is where we can use your support:

• Event Set-Up (12:30 – 2:30 PM) Help set up tents, tables, chairs, garbage and recycle bins.
• Gate Attendants (Shifts: 3:00 – 5:00 PM & 5:00 – 7:00 PM) Welcome guests and monitor entry and exit. Admission is free for DRCA members and their families; donations are appreciated from non-members. Please note no pets allowed. 
• Ticket Sellers (Shifts: 3:00 – 5:00 PM & 5:00 – 7:00 PM) Sell beer and wine tickets using a Square reader (you will use your own phone). 
• Event Take-Down (Starts at 7:00 PM) May take about one hour to take down tents, put away tables and chairs, pick up garbage and do a final clean-up of the area.
• First Aid Certification: If you will be attending the event and have First Aid Certification, we would appreciate you sharing your name and cell number with us in case your assistance is needed. Please note serious medical concerns will be immediately dealt with by calling 911. 

If you’re able to help out, contact volunteer@discoveryridge.com to let us know which role and shift you’d prefer. If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach out!

On behalf of the City of Calgary, the Community Cleanup Program led by Community Strategies and Waste and Recycling Services, would like to thank the Community Association event organizer, your volunteers, and the residents for a job well done at the Community Cleanup this year. 

Planning & Development Services is creating The Guide for Small-Scale Housing: Rowhouse, Townhouse and Front-Back Semi-detached Development and they want your feedback. When complete, the Guide will support the thoughtful design of rowhouses, townhouses, and front-back semi-detached homes in Calgary’s developed communities. This will help ensure new developments are well-designed and fit into your neighbourhood. 
 
Help them create a guide that supports better housing design and vibrant communities. Visit Calgary.ca/smallscaleguide to learn more and provide feedback by September 15.

It’s the time of year when bear activity tends to increase. 2025 is expected to be a very active season due to an abundant food supply. The City of Calgary has not yet activated the Wildlife Affected Area designation for Discovery Ridge; however, it’s a great time for residents to be reminded that we can do our part to help protect wildlife and our special community. Consider the best practice of storing your bins in your garage or other secured enclosure, if you do not already do so, and keep them secured until the morning of pick up.

For residents that are new to Discovery Ridge and may not be familiar with the Wildlife Affected Area designation, in the event the City of Calgary enacts the designation for Discovery Ridge, or any other community, the bylaw then requires residents to store their bins in their garage or other secure enclosure. Additionally, bins must not be placed out before 5am and must be returned to their secure location by 7pm on pickup days.