Helping hands are needed! Join the Stampede RoundUp volunteer team and make a big difference with just a little of your time. We just need a few hours of your time on Saturday, June 28. Here’s how you can help:
Photographer: Take photos at the event.
Set-Up (starting at 2:00 pm): Help setting up games, tents, tables, chairs, benches, garbage/recycling bins.
Games (4:00-5:30 pm or 5:30-7:00 pm): Cover a 1.5 hr shift supervising and running games.
Take-Down (starting at 7:00 pm): Assist with taking down and putting away tents, tables, chairs, benches, garbage/recycling bins.
If you are available to help, please email Lillian at events@discoveryridge.com and let her know which area you would like to support.
Location Westside King’s Church Enter the parking lot at 69th St and Springbank Blvd SW.
The Discovery Ridge Community Association, alongside the Signal Hill and Springbank Hill communities, are planning a community cleanup day where we will have multiple city garbage trucks in a parking lot to assist you in removing some unwanted items from your home. Think of things like old electronics, tires, wood, metal, mattresses, chairs, beds, landscaping, etc.
The recycling vendors include:
Navajo Metals
Shanked E-recycling
Liberty Tire
Calgary Flame Sport Bank
Cerebral Palsy Association
Calgary Drop-in Centre: accepts furniture
City of Calgary: collecting garbage for the landfill
Unfortunately, we cannot accept organics, chemicals, contaminated materials, or hazardous items. Household hazardous waste can be dropped off at the Lincoln Park/Garrison Green Fire Station #20 at 2800 Peacekeepers Way SW.
This event isn’t possible without some amazing volunteers. Volunteers will:
direct traffic
help people unload their items
support City workers and vendors
answer questions
promote community memberships
Volunteers should bring:
a snack
bottled water
work gloves
safety glasses
suitable clothing and footwear (dress for the weather and don’t wear open-toed shoes)
These items will be available for volunteers:
water
porta potty
disposable gloves
masks
reflective vests
food from Subway
Volunteers must be 16+. Volunteers are needed onsite on May 31 from 08:30 am to 03:00 pm for setup and cleanup. There will be a virtual info session on Wednesday, May 21 from 7:30-8:30 pm to provide an overview of the event and discuss safety.
Coming soon! Stay tuned for details about a spring event regarding fire safety in and around Discovery Ridge. It will be held at the DRCA Rec Facility, and the Calgary Fire Department plans to send a fire truck if available!
Are you a fan of Music in the Park, Stampede RoundUp, and other fun community events? Now’s the time to get involved!
Our Special Events Lead is stepping down after this year and we’re looking for someone to take this on, or a few people to take on individual events. Sign up with a neighbour or friend. Co-Chairs or Co-Event Leads work well too! There are detailed notes and instructions to follow, so there’s no need to start from scratch. Just bring your own energy and ideas.
Interested? Reach out now to events@discoveryridge.com. We’ll connect you with our current Special Events Lead so you can shadow her this year.
Are you a local business owner or resident who enjoys supporting community events?
We’re excited that planning is under way for two of our favourite events—Stampede RoundUp on June 21 and Music in the Park on September 6! These awesome events wouldn’t be possible without community support. We’re seeking sponsors to help make them happen! If you are a local business or resident and would like to partner with us, please reach out to events@discoveryridge.com. It’s a win-win for our community!
To those that have already stepped up, thank you! This allows us to have planning under way now!
The Discovery Ridge Community Association, alongside the Signal Hill and Springbank Hill communities, are planning a community cleanup day where we will have multiple city garbage trucks in a parking lot to assist you in removing some unwanted items from your home. Think of things like old electronics, tires, wood, mattresses, chairs, beds, landscaping, etc.
The City will provide trucks to collect garbage going to the landfill. Other recycling vendors include: metal, electronics, tires, and household donations. The Drop-In Centre is accepting any furniture.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept organics, chemicals, contaminated materials, or hazardous items. Household hazardous waste can be dropped off at the Lincoln Park/Garrison Green Fire Station #20 at 2800 Peacekeepers Way SW.
We are always looking for volunteers to help with the event. Please contact volunteer@discoveryridge.com if you are interested in helping out.
If safety and security in our special community are top priorities for you, please join us online with Calgary Police Service’s Cst. Lavictoire to foster better communication and education about key safety issues, along with Discovery Ridge-specific Q&As.
Calgary Police Service Virtual Session for Discovery Ridge Residents — Public Safety & Community Engagement Awareness Session April 8th @ 7:30-8:30 pm online via ZOOM ZOOM Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86384880816
We’re currently planning two DRCA events for this year — Stampede RoundUp and Music in the Park. We’re looking for food truck groups in Calgary. In the past we’ve used YYC Food Trucks, but we might change things up this year. We know of Community Food Trucks, but are there other food truck groups you would recommend? If you have a recommendation, contact Lillian, DRCA Special Events Coordinator, at events@discoveryridge.com.
We have exciting news. A farm stand is coming to Discovery Ridge this summer!
The DRCA submitted an application for the City of Calgary Farm Stand program, and we are very excited to announce that we were successful in being paired with a wonderful farm stand partner for this summer!
Each Saturday, starting late spring (date to be confirmed), Jo, Pete, and their team from Shirley’s Greenhouse will be setting up a farm stand in the parking lot at our Recreation Facility from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. We are very lucky to have them partner with us! They are local and grow only top-quality products using non-GMO seeds and never any pesticides or herbicides. In fact, the owners say their kids are welcome to eat directly from the vines! Their best seller is their grape tomatoes, which we are told “taste like candy!” To learn more, see the Shirley’s Greenhouse website.
We hope everyone is excited. Stay tuned for more information on the opening date.
