Message from the Board
We are in the heart of summer and there’s some exciting community events coming up! We’d love for you to join us. It’s a great opportunity to meet your neighbours and have some fun at the same time!
Deer Ridge Green Space Cleanup – Thank You!
Many thanks go out to our volunteers who came out to our Deer Ridge Greenspace Cleanup on Saturday, June 6. Your efforts made a difference, and we were able to clean up our parks and playgrounds (including Yellow Slide Park), the ridge and dog park, and the green areas next to Deer Ridge Drive.
Volunteers Needed
Want to make a real difference while having fun, meeting great people, and creating lasting memories? Volunteering is one of the best ways to get involved in your community and help make it an even better place to live! Whether you’re a student looking to gain valuable experience, a professional hoping to build new skills and connections, or a retiree looking to stay active and engaged, there’s a place for everyone! Every volunteer contributes something unique, and together we create the vibrant, welcoming community that makes our neighbourhood such a special place to call home! Please email DeerRidgeCA@gmail.com for more information.
Park and Play
Ages 6 to 12
These free supervised day camp programs help children make new friends, learn, and play. Games and activities are designed to encourage them on their path to healthy and active lifestyles and include large field games, crafts, and engaging guest speakers. This will take place at Deer Run School (2127 146 Avenue SE) from August 10 to 14. Programs run Monday to Friday. Sign up on site. Walk ups will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, please visit calgary.ca/free or call 3-1-1.
Movie in the Park
August 8
Our annual Movie in Yellow Slide Park will be taking place on Saturday, August 8 from 5:00 to 10:00 pm. Join us for free food, games, fun, prizes, and of course, a great movie! We will be collecting donations for the Calgary Food Bank so please bring non-perishable food items for your chance to win great prizes! We are also looking for volunteers who could help out for this event so if you are interested, please connect with us at DeerRidgeCA@gmail.com.
Casino Volunteers Needed
Our major fundraising casino will be held on Tuesday, August 25 and Wednesday, August 26 at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino.
Volunteers are needed to fill various positions. Day shifts are 11:00 am to 7:30 pm. Evening shifts are 7:00 pm to 3:30 am. Count room is 11:00 pm to 3:30 am.
This is a great opportunity to meet your neighbours and help ensure AGLC funding is available to the community for facilities and programs such as ice rinks, tennis court, replace aging playgrounds, youth programs, and special events like Family Skate Days and Movie in the Park.
Training is provided and meals are no expense to the volunteer. Transportation is available if needed.
Please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FA5AF28A7FFC25-64621981-fundraising#/ or email DeerRidgeCA@gmail.com.
Fish Creek Transit Service Review Update
Feedback for the transit service review engagement has been reviewed, and the finalized changes and updated route maps can be found here: https://www.calgarytransit.com/plans—projects/long-termstrategic-plans/designing-our-network/transit-servicereviews/fish-creek.html.
These changes will be introduced in phases, with the first starting on December 21, 2026, and the second phase on March 22, 2027. Great insights were given into your transit needs, how changes may impact you, and general comments about the original proposed changes. Where possible, your feedback was used to make adjustments to the proposed changes.
Deer Point Community Festival
The Deer Point Community Festival that was originallyscheduled for Sunday, June 28 had to be postponed due to poor weather. An alternate date is in the works! Please watch this space for more updates: www.deerpointcommunityfestival.ca.
Deer Run Cleanup and Waste Disposal
September 20
Our neighbours in Deer Run will be having their free 16th Annual Cleanup and Waste Disposal on Saturday, September 20 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (must be in the lineup by 1:00 pm). Located at the Deer Run Community Centre (2223 – 146 Avenue SE), the following items will be accepted: household and construction waste, metal, appliances, electronics, BBQ’s, bikes, car batteries, and propane tanks (disposal fees based on weight). The following items are not accepted: tires, household chemicals, liquids, oils, paint, freon appliances, glass, garden waste, recyclables, and commercial waste. Volunteers are needed to help make this a successfulevent. Please call 403-278-3117 or visit www.deerruncalgary.com to sign up online.
Summertime Meeting Recess
The Board takes a recess from meetings during July and August, but community work continues! You will see your Board members out and about at all the community events, and we look forward to seeing you. We wish you a very happy and safe summer!
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Deer Ridge Community Association 