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Ritchie Crew Swag Deliveries
Dec
14
9:30 am09:30

Ritchie Crew Swag Deliveries

Dream job: delivery driver?

Our exclusive 2026 merch is ready to go and we can’t wait to get it into the deserving hands of our Ritchie Crew. But we need your help on December 14th to assemble and deliver all of that sweet sweet swag to our subscribers across the community.

There are two shifts up for grabs, depending on your abilities and availability:

  • 9:30am - 11pm: assemble the goody bags at the hall

  • 11am - 2:00pm: door to door delivery in Ritchie

Sign up to volunteer to deliver Ritchie Merch throughout the neighbourhood. 

Volunteer

Support the League with a Ritchie Crew Subscription and get first dibs on the new merch and discounts on local business offerings.

Looking for some Ritchie merch for your very own?

Store opens in November

Shop Ritchie
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Holiday Apple Pie Baking Workshop
Dec
22
5:30 pm17:30

Holiday Apple Pie Baking Workshop

Join New Grocery Movement’s in-house Pie Girl, Becca MacLeod, for a festive, holiday-themed workshop teaching you how to bake an apple pie from scratch!

We’ll supply everything you need and walk you through step by step how to bake a pie, from the spiced apple filling to the lattice crust on top. Each participant will go home with a homemade apple pie, including instructions to freeze or bake at home - just in time to enjoy with loved ones over this holiday season. 


Vegan pie options available.

If you have access to an apron or rolling pin, please bring them to the workshop. 


Date: Monday, Dec 22 @5:30-8:30pm MST

Location: Ritchie Community League Hall

Address: 7729 98 St NW, Edmonton, AB

Tickets: $5 - includes all baking supplies to take home a pie!

register now

RITCHIE LEAGUE MEMBERS

NGM is partnering up with the Ritchie League to offer this workshop - we host the workshop and they host us! We are grateful for the use of their community space. In each of our Ritchie Hall workshops, we reserve a set of tickets for Ritchie League members. If you purchase a Ritchie member ticket, you must be able to prove your active membership, meaning your number begins with 25-. If you cannot prove active membership, you are encouraged to update your membership or otherwise you are welcome to purchase a regular ticket.

If you have any questions, please contact us here or at info@newgrocerymovement.com.

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Pub Night - December
Dec
27
6:30 pm18:30

Pub Night - December

Come down to the Ritchie Hall for a holiday special with local beers, the last of Lucy’s buns, music by Laurelle K., and Re-gift Exchange is back!
Bring your neighbour!

December 27

Details:

  • Ritchie beers - $5 tall cans.

  • Edna mocktails - but can be a cocktail.

  • Snacks for purchase - the last of the best Lucy’s pizza buns and cheese buns

  • $5 admission at the door - price of admission includes one drink ticket for Ritchie resident members

  • Music: Live solo chill tunes (Laurelle K website) - covers to original.

  • Bring a rapped gift (the one that you got from the in-laws…the one someone else may actually use) for the elephant gift exchange. It’s fun, not serious.

Helping out (community for community)

  • Set-up the seating / entry / games on tables

  • Entry table for ticket and door watching

  • Sell drinks and food (best way to meet the neighbours)

  • Pro-server to supervise event (all night) and jump in to help bar when busy

  • Tear down and clean up with help from friends

Help out and get entry/drink

Visit our PUB NIGHT PAGE for more details and future events

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Crafternoon!
Jan
18
1:00 pm13:00

Crafternoon!

Crafternoon is an opportunity to hang out with likeminded crafters and work on your projects, maybe get some tips, and definitely get inspired!

Bring your favourite craft supplies or a project on the go. We'll set you up at a table, and you can craft the afternoon away! There will be snacks, and friends new and old. Admission is "pay what you can", and this event is open to members and non-members of Ritchie.

I love Crafternoon! Such a special time to enjoy crafts, hang out in my community, and make new friends! I can’t recommend it enough!
— Hannah
opt in for a reminder

Would you appreciate a friendly reminder email a few days out? Great! Click here for a no obligation RSVP.

Crafternoon is a low barrier way to spend some time creating for you, in a friendly and safe environment, with rad folks who also love crafting.

NEW THIS YEAR

Thanks for all your feedback over the years! We listened, and are implementing two changes for 2025!

  • More frequent—watch for Crafternoon dates every 2 months

  • We’ll have supplies for friendship bracelets, zine-making, collaging, cards and stamping…just show up!

WHO IS THIS FOR?

  • Any and all type of crafts and crafters; no special artistic experience required

  • Folks who are looking for a craft community, and who value safe and accessible spaces.

  • Crafters who want to get some work done on a project while they make a new friend.

WHAT TO BRING

  • A mask; these are required in the crafting space to help keep us all safe

  • Your own supplies or project to work on.

  • Arts and crafts supplies for our Swap Table! You are welcome to take items from the table, even if you didn't bring any. Anything leftover at the end of the day will be donated to the Reuse Centre. No garbage please.

  • We are an environmentally minded Community League, so we ask that you bring your own refillable water bottle or cup.

  • Cash or card, "pay what you can" admission is payable by either at the door (minimum $5).

rsvp
My first time at Crafternoon was really positive! A relaxed, friendly atmosphere which felt comparison and judgement free! I met some really nice people and I’m looking forward to the next one! 😃 Thank you for welcoming me.
— Robin

Heads up: Your photo might be taken to use in future Ritchie Community League. Please inform a volunteer immediately if you have any concerns.

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Zine Workshop
Jan
25
12:00 pm12:00

Zine Workshop

Learn about the radical history of zines and then build your own! Let’s celebrate all the fun things that make you *special* in this ZINE WORKSHOP at Ritchie Hall.

It’s 2026 (yikes!) and you’re feeling the pressure to set big goals, squeeze into someone else’s expectations, and buy more stuff, and fix the world, and take a break from socials…and, and, and…

Friend! Don’t despair!

You are a pretty perfect human, we know it. Let our expert instructor help you build a mini zine scrapbook to celebrate YOU. Just as you are.

REGISTER NOW - SLIDING SCALE
What a wonderful way to spend a few hours with friends. The venue was so nice accessible and relaxing. The facilitators were so well organized and the brief slide presentation prior to us getting into working...was very informative and insightful. Great job and highly recommended way to hang with friends or on your own! Ohhh and coffee and treats♥️
— Lynne

WHO IS THIS FOR?

  • You are a beginner

  • You want to make your first (or 100th) zine in community

  • You want to get started in scrapbooking

  • You want a chill, afternoon hang out opportunity for you and your friends

  • You want to meet other crafters in Edmonton!


WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Admission includes:

  • Coffee, treats and a pump up playlist

  • Borrow our tools: scissors, corner rounder, pens, markers, pencil crayons, stamps

  • Consumables: stickers, colourful paper, magazines for collage

  • Step-by-step instructions on creating a zine using multiple patterns!

  • Caring guidance from our expert teacher Lisa - a published scrapbooker and long-time instructor!

You will leave with at least one completed zine with lots of tips and strategies for building more at home. Discover enhanced confidence in your crafting skills, and new friends.

WHAT TO BRING?

Most of the supplies will be provided (included in the cost of the workshop), but here are some extras you can bring for your comfort.

  • A water bottle or cup for hydration

  • Mask for safety

  • Sweater or layers - it can get drafty in our hall!

  • Magazines or flat ephemera you would like to share with the class!

You do NOT need to bring printed photos of your special memories. Lisa will walk you through a process to capture them through doodles, collage, and writing!

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ADMISSION OPTION

There are THREE sliding scale admission options:

Redistribution Rate: $20

Full Rate: $10

Solidarity Rate: $5

Please choose the one that suits your current situation. Thanks in advance to folks who choose the redistribution rate! You make it possible for us to offer our classes at a reduced rate for your neighbours.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We are recruiting 3-4 volunteers to help us host this event! Does this sound like you?

  • Admissions and welcome table

  • Photography

  • Crafty folks who can offer attendees tips on using the materials

  • Set up and tear down

Shifts vary from 30 minutes to 2 hours, and relevant training/supervision is provided. Please email communications@ritchie-league.com to sign up for a shift.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR!

Lisa loves all arts and craft media, but is a papercrafter at heart. She spent 10+ years teaching and working at a popular Edmonton scrapbook store. She loves to bring strangers together, create caring “third spaces”, and build community resilience.

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Crafternoon!
Mar
22
1:00 pm13:00

Crafternoon!

Crafternoon is an opportunity to hang out with likeminded crafters and work on your projects, maybe get some tips, and definitely get inspired!

Bring your favourite craft supplies or a project on the go. We'll set you up at a table, and you can craft the afternoon away! The Crafternoon guarantee is that at least one MOM will tell you how amazing you are. ;-)

I love Crafternoon! Such a special time to enjoy crafts, hang out in my community, and make new friends! I can’t recommend it enough!
— Hannah
opt in for a reminder

Would you appreciate a friendly reminder email a few days out? Great! Click here for a no obligation RSVP.

Crafternoon is a low barrier way to spend some time creating for you, in a friendly and safe environment, with rad folks who also love crafting.

NEED TO KNOW

  • Crafternoon! happens every 2 months at the hall, usually on the second last Sunday

  • If you forgot supplies (or get bored with yours) we have some on hand!

  • Snacks, coffee and tea are included

  • You must wear a mask in the crafting space

  • Admission is variable, and helps us cover the costs—so we can keep running!

WHO IS THIS FOR?

  • Any and all type of crafts and crafters; no experience required.

  • Folks who are looking for a craft community, and who value safe and accessible spaces.

  • Crafters who want to get some work done on a project while they make a new friend.

WHAT TO BRING

  • A mask; these are required in the crafting space to help keep us all safe

  • Your own supplies or project to work on.

  • Arts and crafts supplies for our Swap Table! You are welcome to take items from the table, even if you didn't bring any. Anything leftover at the end of the day will be donated to the Reuse Centre. No garbage please.

  • We are an environmentally minded Community League, so we ask that you bring your own refillable water bottle or cup.

  • Cash or card, "pay what you can" admission is payable by either at the door (minimum $5).

rsvp
My first time at Crafternoon was really positive! A relaxed, friendly atmosphere which felt comparison and judgement free! I met some really nice people and I’m looking forward to the next one! 😃 Thank you for welcoming me.
— Robin

Heads up: Your photo might be taken to use in future Ritchie Community League. Please inform a volunteer immediately if you have any concerns.

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Crafternoon!
May
24
1:00 pm13:00

Crafternoon!

Crafternoon is an opportunity to hang out with likeminded crafters and work on your projects, maybe get some tips, and definitely get inspired!

Bring your favourite craft supplies or a project on the go for our FINAL event of the season. We'll set you up at a table, and you can craft the afternoon away!

Crafternoon Guarantee: 3 hours of dedicated no distraction time, and at least one MOM will tell you how amazing you are. ;-)

Crafternoon! is consistently a space to enjoy myself, celebrate the unifying elements of crafting, and be a tangible part of my community.
— Hannah
opt in for a reminder

Would you appreciate a friendly reminder email a few days out? Great! Click here for a no obligation RSVP.

Crafternoon is a low barrier way to spend some time creating for you, in a friendly and safe environment, with rad folks who also love crafting.

NEED TO KNOW

  • Crafternoon! happens every 2 months at the hall, usually on the second last Sunday

  • If you forgot supplies (or get bored with yours) we have some on hand!

  • Allergy-free snacks, coffee, tea and juice are included.

  • You must wear a mask in the crafting space.

  • Admission is variable, and helps us cover the costs—so we can keep running!

WHO IS THIS FOR?

  • Any and all type of crafts and crafters; no experience required.

  • Folks who are looking for a craft community, and who value safe and accessible spaces.

  • Crafters who want to get some work done on a project while they make a new friend.

WHAT TO BRING

  • A mask; these are required in the crafting space to help keep us all safe

  • Your own supplies or project to work on.

  • Arts and crafts supplies for our Swap Table! You are welcome to take items from the table, even if you didn't bring any. Anything leftover at the end of the day will be donated to the Reuse Centre. No garbage please.

  • We are an environmentally minded Community League, so we ask that you bring your own refillable water bottle or cup.

  • Cash or card, "pay what you can" admission is payable by either at the door (minimum $5).

rsvp
The best part about Crafternoon is the camaraderie & meeting new people that were enthusiastic about their hobby but also interested in what I was doing .
— Crystal

Heads up: Your photo might be taken to use in future Ritchie Community League. Please inform a volunteer immediately if you have any concerns.

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City of Edmonton Drop-In
Dec
4
5:30 pm17:30

City of Edmonton Drop-In

The City of Edmonton is hosting an event at Ritchie Hall related to the 76 Avenue renewal project.

They have reviewed comments received from community members and organizations and invite you to meet the Project Team on Thursday, December 4. The Team will be sharing design options based on feedback, including:

  • Driving: measures to slow traffic

  • Walking: sidewalks and crossing improvements

  • Biking: bike routes and facilities

OTHER OPTIONS TO CONNECT

The City of Edmonton has offered a few ways to connect and learn more:

  • Review the design options online (click here)

  • Complete the online survey before December 7 (click here)

  • Email chris.mcmorran@edmonton.ca or call 311 and ask to be connected to a Project Team member

learn more

NOTE: This is not a Ritchie Community League event, nor are we affiliated with it in any way. We support the City’s rental of our hall for this purpose because the league wants you to be informed and continues to advocate for safer and more vibrant streets in our community.

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Pub Night - November (Bingo)
Nov
29
6:30 pm18:30

Pub Night - November (Bingo)

Come down to the Ritchie Hall on the last Saturday of the month for local beers, local snacks, and local music. Bring your neighbour!

November 29

BINGO!!!

Details:

  • Ritchie beers - $5 tall cans.

  • Cider and Edna mocktails.

  • Snacks for purchase - Lucy’s pizza buns and cheese buns (the latter exclusive to Ritchie)

  • $5 admission at the door - price of admission includes one drink ticket for Ritchie resident members

  • Music: no live music but chill tunes and bring your games.

Helping out

  • Set-up the seating / entry / games on tables

  • Entry table for ticket and memberships and door watching

  • Sell drinks and food

  • Pro-server to supervise event (all night) and jump in to help bar when busy

  • Tear down and clean up with help from friends

Help out and get entry/drink

Visit our PUB NIGHT PAGE for more details and future events

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Crafternoon!
Nov
23
1:00 pm13:00

Crafternoon!

Crafternoon is an opportunity to hang out with likeminded crafters and work on your projects, maybe get some tips, and definitely get inspired!

Bring your favourite craft supplies or a project on the go. We'll set you up at a table, and you can craft the afternoon away! There will be snacks, and friends new and old. Admission is "pay what you can", and this event is open to members and non-members of Ritchie.

I love Crafternoon! Such a special time to enjoy crafts, hang out in my community, and make new friends! I can’t recommend it enough!
— Hannah
opt in for a reminder

Would you appreciate a friendly reminder email a few days out? Great! Click here for a no obligation RSVP.

Crafternoon is a low barrier way to spend some time creating for you, in a friendly and safe environment, with rad folks who also love crafting.

NEW THIS YEAR

Thanks for all your feedback over the years! We listened, and are implementing two changes for 2025!

  • More frequent—watch for Crafternoon dates every 2 months

  • We’ll have supplies for friendship bracelets, zine-making, collaging, cards and stamping…just show up!

WHO IS THIS FOR?

  • Any and all type of crafts and crafters; no special artistic experience required

  • Folks who are looking for a craft community, and who value safe and accessible spaces.

  • Crafters who want to get some work done on a project while they make a new friend.

WHAT TO BRING

  • A mask; these are required in the crafting space to help keep us all safe

  • Your own supplies or project to work on.

  • Arts and crafts supplies for our Swap Table! You are welcome to take items from the table, even if you didn't bring any. Anything leftover at the end of the day will be donated to the Reuse Centre. No garbage please.

  • We are an environmentally minded Community League, so we ask that you bring your own refillable water bottle or cup.

  • Cash or card, "pay what you can" admission is payable by either at the door (minimum $5).

rsvp
My first time at Crafternoon was really positive! A relaxed, friendly atmosphere which felt comparison and judgement free! I met some really nice people and I’m looking forward to the next one! 😃 Thank you for welcoming me.
— Robin

Heads up: Your photo might be taken to use in future Ritchie Community League. Please inform a volunteer immediately if you have any concerns.

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Ritchie Workshop: Tomato Sauce Canning Workshop - with NGM
Nov
4
5:30 pm17:30

Ritchie Workshop: Tomato Sauce Canning Workshop - with NGM

Tomato Sauce Canning

Join New Grocery Movement for a tomato canning workshop on Tues Nov 4 to learn the basics of preserving and make use of your delicious summer produce. Everyone will go home with a jar of tomato sauce!


NGM is grateful to have Jeanne McCurdy joining us to share her tomato sauce canning skills. We will provide all ingredients and supplies - all you need to do is show up!

You are welcome to bring your own tomatoes, especially if you have any from your own garden harvest! We also recommend you bring an apron to protect from any tomato spills.

DETAILS

  • Date: Tues, Nov 04

  • Time: 5:30-8:30pm

  • Location: Ritchie Community League Hall

  • Address: 7727 98 St NW, Edmonton, AB

  • Tickets: $6.66 (Purchase Here) - price is the same for Ritchie members or public.

RITCHIE LEAGUE MEMBERS

NGM is partnering up with the Ritchie League to offer this workshop - NGM host the workshop and we host them!. In each Ritchie workshops, NGM reserve a set of tickets for Ritchie League members. If you purchase a Ritchie member ticket, you must be able to prove your active membership. If you cannot prove active membership, you are encouraged to update your membership or otherwise you are welcome to purchase a regular ticket.

If you have any questions, please contact: info@newgrocerymovement.com.

TICKETS
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Halloween Warming Centre
Oct
31
5:00 pm17:00

Halloween Warming Centre

RITCHIE HALL IS OPEN FOR HALLOWEEN!

If you wander past the hall on your Trick-or-Treating route, stop in and warm up!

Grab a warm beverage, take a bio break, rest your feet for a moment.

We’ll have PG-13 spooky movies on the big screen and some candy to hand out!

Consider us a safe stop on your candy-gathering journey. 😊

WHO IS THIS FOR?

  • Solo kids and their friends

  • Parents with littles

  • Adults who don’t have kids coming to their house who still want to experience the MAGIC of Halloween

  • Ritchie neighbours who want to help welcome Halloween visitors to the hall

This is a quick stop on your trick-or-treat route, not a babysitting service.

CLICK HERE TO HELP OUT

CANDY DONATION

We are accepting candy donations leading up to Halloween. Please drop off at the hall on:

  • Saturday, October 25, 10am to 12pm

  • Sunday, October 28, 10am to 12pm

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Pub Night (October)
Oct
25
6:30 pm18:30

Pub Night (October)

Come down to the Ritchie Hall on the last Saturday of the month for local beers, local snacks, and local music. Bring your neighbour!

October 25

More games NIGHT!!!

Details:

  • Ritchie beers - Ritchie Sole, Hall Party, West Ritchie from our favourite breweries.

  • Cider and premium mocktails.

  • Snacks for purchase - Lucy’s famous pizza buns and cheese buns (the latter exclusive to Ritchie)

  • $5 admission at the door - price of admission includes one drink ticket for Ritchie resident members

  • Music: no live music but chill tunes and bring your games

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Set-up the seating / entry / games on tables

  • Entry table for ticket and memberships and door watching

  • Sell drinks and food

  • Pro-server to supervise event (all night) and jump in to help bar when busy

  • Tear down and clean up with help from friends

Volunteer and get entry/drink

Visit our PUB NIGHT PAGE for more details and future events

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Snow Angels Kickoff
Oct
25
11:00 am11:00

Snow Angels Kickoff

Join your friends and neighbours to kickoff another season of our Snow Angels program!

EVENT DETAILS

This is an opportunity to meet other Snow Angels along with the folks who need their sidewalks shoveled.

  • 11am to 1pm

  • Hot chocolate and sweet treats

  • Pickup your shovel

  • Learn more about the program and sign up to volunteer

WHAT IS A SNOW ANGEL?

A Snow Angel is a community volunteer who has time (and energy) to help their neighbours who are unable to shovel their sidewalks. The program is run by Ritchie Community League volunteers, and we will be accepting Snow Angels throughout the winter season. If you would like to add your name to the list or request a Snow Angel for your sidewalk, please call or text 780-433-7137.

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Ritchie Workshop: Honey Making - with New Grocery Movement
Oct
17
7:30 pm19:30

Ritchie Workshop: Honey Making - with New Grocery Movement

HONEY MAKING

NGM is hosting a workshop to help you learn all about the process of extracting and jarring honey.

During this one hour workshop, we will be removing the protective wax layer from honey frames, spinning them in our centrifugal extractor and then jarring the honey. And the best part...everyone gets to take home a jar!

Stefan Opryshko has been beekeeping for 9 years. What started out as a summer job on a commercial apiary has transitioned into a role as an urban beekeeper, focusing on spreading his passion and knowledge for pollinators with the Edmonton community.

DETAILS

  • Date: Friday, October 17

  • Time: 6:30-7:30pm MST

  • Location: Ritchie Community League Hall

  • Address: 7727 98 St NW, Edmonton, AB

  • Tickets: $6.73

SOLD OUT

SOLD OUT
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Ritchie Workshop: Tomato Sauce Canning Workshop - with NGM
Oct
14
6:30 pm18:30

Ritchie Workshop: Tomato Sauce Canning Workshop - with NGM

HONEY MAKING

The NGM Garden Club had a bountiful tomato harvest this season and we want to enjoy it with you!

Join us for a tomato canning workshop on Tues Oct 14 to learn the basics of preserving and make use of your delicious summer produce. Everyone will go home with a jar of tomato sauce!

NGM is grateful to have Lynne Kaluzniak joining us to share her tomato sauce canning skills. We will provide all ingredients and supplies - all you need to do is show up!

DETAILS

  • Date: Tuesday, October 14

  • Time: 6:30-7:30pm MST

  • Location: Ritchie Community League Hall

  • Address: 7727 98 St NW, Edmonton, AB

  • Tickets: $6.73

SOLD OUT

SOLD OUT
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Men's Shed Presents: Oktoberfest!
Oct
11
12:00 pm12:00

Men's Shed Presents: Oktoberfest!

Family-Friendly Oktoberfest BBQ!

Join Ritchie Men’s Shed on Saturday, October 11, from 12–4 PM for a community celebration you won’t want to miss!

 Free bratwurst (first come, first served—while supplies last!)

 Fun games & entertainment for all ages

 A family-friendly (dry) event where everyone is welcome.

Hosted by your friendly neighbourhood Men’s Shed.

Come hungry, bring the family, and let’s celebrate community—Oktoberfest style!

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Neighbourhood Tour with our NEW Vibrant Street Team!
Oct
4
1:00 pm13:00

Neighbourhood Tour with our NEW Vibrant Street Team!

Come wander through the crunchy leaves with the Ritchie Vibrant Streets Team!

Ritchie Community League is creating a Vibrant Streets Team! The team focuses on supporting improvements to street safety and vibrancy, and our first event is on October 4!

Starting location: benches at SE corner of 96 Street and 76 Avenue

Total distance: 4 km (approximately)

If you want to walk/roll and talk with cool folks from around the community who also love street safety, active infrastructure and transportation planning, please RSVP by emailing civics@ritchie-league.com


Looking for more details about the Vibrant Streets Team? Check out this form, and sign up to be a member!

JOIN THE TEAM
WALK WITH US

Heads up: Your photo might be taken to use in future Ritchie Community League. Please inform a volunteer immediately if you have any concerns.

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Crafternoon!
Sept
28
1:00 pm13:00

Crafternoon!

Crafternoon is an opportunity to hang out with likeminded crafters and work on your projects, maybe get some tips, and definitely get inspired!

Bring your favourite craft supplies or a project on the go. We'll set you up at a table, and you can craft the afternoon away! There will be snacks, and friends new and old. Admission is "pay what you can", and this event is open to members and non-members of Ritchie.

I love Crafternoon! Such a special time to enjoy crafts, hang out in my community, and make new friends! I can’t recommend it enough!
— Hannah
REGISTER NOW

Registration guarantees you a friendly reminder email a few days out, but is otherwise no obligation. Things come up, we get it!

Crafternoon is a low barrier way to spend some time creating for you, in a friendly and safe environment, with rad folks who also love crafting.

NEW THIS YEAR

Thanks for all your feedback over the years! We listened, and are implementing two changes for 2025!

  • More frequent—watch for Crafternoon dates every 2 months

  • We’ll have supplies for zine-making, collaging, card making! Just show up!

WHO IS THIS FOR?

  • Any and all type of crafts and crafters; no special artistic experience required

  • Folks who are looking for a craft community, and who value safe and accessible spaces.

  • Crafters who want to get some work done on a project while they make a new friend.

WHAT TO BRING

  • A mask; these are required in the crafting space to help keep us all safe

  • Your own supplies or project to work on.

  • Arts and crafts supplies for our Swap Table! You are welcome to take items from the table, even if you didn't bring any. Anything leftover at the end of the day will be donated to the Reuse Centre. No garbage please.

  • We are an environmentally minded Community League, so we ask that you bring your own refillable water bottle or cup.

  • Cash or card, "pay what you can" admission is payable by either at the door (minimum $5).

pre-register
My first time at Crafternoon was really positive! A relaxed, friendly atmosphere which felt comparison and judgement free! I met some really nice people and I’m looking forward to the next one! 😃 Thank you for welcoming me.
— Robin

Heads up: Your photo might be taken to use in future Ritchie Community League. Please inform a volunteer immediately if you have any concerns.

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Pub Night (September)
Sept
27
6:30 pm18:30

Pub Night (September)

Come down to the Ritchie Hall on the last Saturday of the month for local beers, local snacks, and local music. Bring your neighbour!

September 27

CRIB NIGHT!!!

Details:

  • Ritchie beers! Ritchie Sole, Hall Party, West Ritchie from our favourite breweries.

  • Cider and premium mocktails

  • Snacks for purchase - Lucy’s famous pizza buns and cheese buns (the latter exclusive to Ritchie)

  • $5 admission at the door - price of admission includes one drink ticket for Ritchie resident members

  • Music: no live music but chill tunes and bring your Crib board

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Set-up the seating / entry / games on tables

  • Entry table for ticket and memberships and door watching

  • Sell drinks and food

  • Pro-server to supervise event (all night) and jump in to help bar when busy

  • Tear down and clean up with help from friends

Volunteer and get entry/drink

Visit our PUB NIGHT PAGE for more details and future events

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Community League Day 2025
Sept
20
9:00 am09:00

Community League Day 2025

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Community League Day offers an opportunity to celebrate our awesome community, get involved, and have fun with your neighbours!

Ritchie is a diverse and inclusive community - and we hope to see all of our members and their non-member neighbours out to enjoy the event!

  • Pancake Breakfast

  • Meet the instructors of some of Ritchie’s programs and classes - and sign up!

  • Learn about various volunteer opportunities with the league

  • Merch & Membership sales

  • Main Street Cruisers

  • Pickleball

  • New Grocery Movement presents a nature craft

  • Yard games with Men’s Shed

  • Crafternoon! presents a community craft

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Volunteer to help

We need two handfuls of volunteers to pull this off! There are a lot of fun roles to choose from throughout the day, with shifts lasting from 1 to 2 hours. Please CLICK HERE to read the full list of roles and schedule.

  • Set up

  • Serving line

  • Kitchen helpers

  • Merch and Membership sales

  • Activity helpers

  • Photography

  • Clean up and tear down

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Ritchie Workshop: Salve and Soak - with New Grocery Movement
Sept
14
12:00 pm12:00

Ritchie Workshop: Salve and Soak - with New Grocery Movement

Come join New Grocery Movement and Nehiyaw Elder Trudy Corless.

Join in for a hands-on, Indigenous-led workshop where we’ll create a batch of cedar salve and rosehip bathsalts, a healing blend rooted in tradition, care and connection.

We'll gather to learn about the plant medicines, learn how to blend these ingredients, and to take home a cedar salve & rosehip bath salts.

Trudy is a Nehiyaw Iskwew; her roots are from Sucker Creek/Driftpile, she and her family have called Edmonton home for 30 plus years. She has worked in the Central Edmonton Community in different supportive roles to help families in whatever capacity they needed. She has learned and lived Indigenous traditional teachings and culture, and has made it her life work to pass those teachings on to others, in order to preserve and grow her community. She embodies ‘All My Relations’ as she is welcoming, inclusive, and holds safe space for all.

SOLD OUT

FREE

SOLD OUT
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Pub Night (August)
Aug
30
6:30 pm18:30

Pub Night (August)

Come down to the Ritchie Hall on the last Saturday of the month for beers, snacks, and music. Bring your neighbour!

August 30

Details:

  • Bent Stick brews, cider option, Premium mocktail options and beer special Ritchie Sole (from Longroof)

  • Snacks for purchase - Lucy’s fresh filled buns - pizza or cheese (exclusive to Ritchie).

  • $5 admission at the door (price of admission includes one drink ticket for Ritchie resident members)

  • Music: No live music, just chill tunes while we converse and play board games.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Set-up the seating / entry / games on tables

  • Entry table for ticket and memberships and door watching

  • Sell drinks and food

  • Pro-server to supervise event (all night) and jump in to help bar when busy)

  • Tear down and clean up with help from friends

Volunteer and get entry/drink

Visit our PUB NIGHT PAGE for more details and future events

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Ritchie Community  League BBQ '25
Jul
30
6:00 pm18:00

Ritchie Community League BBQ '25

Gather with neighbours and newcomers!

This is a free neighbourhood event!

Summer in full swing when Ritchie Community League throws open its arms to members and non-members alike at its summer BBQ.

Gather with neighbours and newcomers outside Ritchie Hall. This event is free to attend, but donations are always welcome.

Volunteer Opportunities

This event would not be possible without a crew of amazing volunteers! We have a variety of shifts available throughout the evening, from set up to tear down. Hit the button below and sign up!

VOLUNTEER SIGNUP
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Community Garden Bike Crawl
Jul
27
6:00 pm18:00

Community Garden Bike Crawl

Join Ritchie's community gardens as they link up to bring you a summer bike crawl through the neighbourhood! 

Did you know that the Ritchie neighbourhood is home to three community gardens? Join us on a summer day as we crawl (bike or walk) between each garden, getting the chance to meet your fellow gardeners in the community and show off your garden boxes! 

Stop 1: Mill Creek Healing Park with the New Grocery Movement (NGM) Garden Club. Join in field games and activities, or just lounge on the grass. Learn about the NGM Garden Club and the Mill Creek Healing Park. Located on 95 A street behind the fire station.

Stop 2: West Ritchie Community Garden. Learn about West Ritchie's journey and how to get involved in the Ritchie Community League. Located at 79 avenue and 101 street.

Stop 3: Trinity Community Garden. Learn about their story while grabbing drinks and settling in to the Grindstone patio.


RSVP

Questions about this event? Please email west@ritchie-league.com

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Pub Night (July)
Jul
26
6:30 pm18:30

Pub Night (July)

Come down to the Ritchie Hall on the last Saturday of the month for beers, snacks, and music. Bring your neighbours!

Saturday, July 26

Details:

  • Bent Stick brews, cider and Edna Mocktail options

  • Snacks for purchase: Lucy’s pizza buns and cheese buns (exclusive to RCL!)

  • $5 admission at the door; price of admission includes one drink ticket for Ritchie resident members

Special Summer Music Feature:

Mark & Mira

An acoustic duo from right here, Mark & Mira craft a mesmerizing sound that fuses folk, rock, and roots with a touch of contemporary flair. Featuring Mira Angela’s soulful vocals and classically trained violin mastery alongside Mark McGowan’s heartfelt singing and six-string storytelling, their performances are rich with emotion and artistry.

Their unique chemistry and diverse influences make them a must-see for music lovers of all kinds, performing heartfelt originals or reinventing beloved covers.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Set-up the seating / entry / games on tables

  • Entry table for ticket and memberships and door watching

  • Sell drinks and food

  • Pro-server to supervise event (all night) and jump in to help bar when busy)

  • Tear down and clean up with help from friends

Volunteer and get entry/drink

Visit our PUB NIGHT PAGE for more details and future events.

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Pub Night (June)
Jun
28
6:30 pm18:30

Pub Night (June)

Come down to the Ritchie Hall on the last Saturday of the month for beers, snacks, and music. Bring your neighbour!

June 28

Details:

  • Bent Stick brews, cider option, NA options

  • Snacks for purchase - Lucy’s pizza buns & exclusive to Ritchie, cheese buns.

  • $5 admission at the door (price of admission includes one drink ticket for Ritchie resident members)

  • Music: A slick summer playlist!

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Set-up the seating / entry / games on tables

  • Entry table for ticket and memberships and door watching

  • Sell drinks and food

  • Pro-server to supervise event (all night) and jump in to help bar when busy)

  • Tear down and clean up with help from friends

Volunteer and get entry/drink

Visit our PUB NIGHT PAGE for more details and future events

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Permaculture
Jun
19
6:30 pm18:30

Permaculture

Ritchie is pumped to welcome Michael Moore with Genesis Permaculture to present in our community!

She’s got an exciting evening of learning planned for you. Get your notepad out, we’re talking:

  • how-to harvest the rain and regenerate your soil

  • building passive Swale Systems

  • choosing the right rainwater harvesting system for your space

  • building healthy nutrient rich soil for our gardens

  • reducing weeds and understanding what role they play in our ecology

Doors: 6:20 pm

Presentation starts: 6:45 pm

Make sure you arrive early to grab a cookie and coffee before settling in for an excellent presentation!

click here to register

MEET THE PRESENTER

Michael’s company, Genesis Permaculture, Regenerative Landscape and Design has been in practice for the past 14 years. A Practitioner and Designer of regenerative systems, Michael and her company help people grow their own food and create self sustaining landscapes that are vibrant and full of life. She offers workshops and education programs to schools, community leagues, garden clubs and organizations.

Learn more about Michael and Genesis Permaculture on their website here.


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are looking for TWO enthusiastic, friendly and independent volunteers to help with tonight’s event. Shifts last 30 to 60 minutes, and volunteers are welcome to attend the presentation once their volunteering is complete!

Setup: This role will help the W+P Coordinator set up the hall for the event, including arranging chairs, starting the coffee pot, and putting out snacks. Must be able to jump in where you see help is needed!

Greeter: This role will help the W+P Coordinator greet and check-in all registrants. Sitting at the door, you are the first face people will see when they enter the hall. Please make them feel welcome, find their name on the list, and invite them to grab a snack before taking their seat.

Volunteering is for Ritchie members only for insurance reasons. Thanks!

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Men's Shed for Father's Day
Jun
14
10:00 am10:00

Men's Shed for Father's Day

Attention all Fathers and Father Figures of Ritchie!

For Father's Day this year the Ritchie Men's Shed will be hosting a birdhouse building event, open to any Fathers in the community and their kids.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

  • all materials, pre-cut and pre-drilled

  • all tools required

  • coffee, juice and snacks!

All you need to do is show up and be ready to have a good time!

Supplies are limited and available “first come, first served”. Please come early to guarantee your spot. 

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Ritchie Business Connections Mixer
Jun
10
6:30 pm18:30

Ritchie Business Connections Mixer

Let’s Build Something Together!

Ritchie Business Mixer – Tuesday, June 10
Connect. Collaborate. Be part of Ritchie’s future.

Join fellow entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders for an evening of connection, conversation, and collaboration. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of the Ritchie neighbourhood – and find new ways to grow your business along the way.

Reserve Your Spot:

RSVP

Space is limited – RSVP is required to attend.

Event Details

  • What: Ritchie Business Mixer

  • When: Tuesday, June 10, 2025

  • Time: 6:30 – 9:00 PM

  • Where: Ritchie Community League Hall (7727 98 Street NW, Edmonton)

  • Cost: Free (RSVP required) RSVP HERE

Who Should Attend

This event is open to:

  • Business owners located in Ritchie

  • Ritchie residents who own a business elsewhere

  • Businesses from bordering neighbourhoods (Hazeldean and Old Strathcona) interested in collaboration

  • Businesses curious about the new Ritchie hall project and how local businesses can get involved

Why Attend

  • Grow your network: Meet other business owners, community champions, and potential partners

  • Showcase your business: Find out how to be featured in our Business Directory and our Ritchie Crew

  • Learn about our new hall project: Hear how your business can be part of something meaningful

  • Explore collaboration opportunities: Sponsorship, pop-ups, co-hosting events, donation drives, and more

  • Light refreshments & welcoming vibes: Come for the connection, stay for the snacks and stories

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Queer Family Dinner
Jun
8
4:00 pm16:00

Queer Family Dinner

A potluck gathering for Two Spirit, LGBTQ+ family, friends, and lovers (straight people too, families are every shape!).

Hear inspiring queer stories and break bread with friends new and old. Come celebrate the beautiful diversity of our love, from cradle to old age.


Dinner is a potluck!

Soup is provided. If you can, please bring a main or side dish to serve about 6 people. No cooking onsite, but you can warm up food.

Volunteers welcome! Email Hero at hero.laird@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions.

No cost. Donations to Ritchie Community League to cover costs are welcome.

PLEASE RSVP

Everyone welcome, but RSVP is required to inquires@ritchie-league.com

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Bike Month Kickoff
Jun
1
2:00 pm14:00

Bike Month Kickoff

Ritchie is defending our 2024 Bike Month Win. And we’re starting with a bang!

THANKS TO OUR CO-HOST EDMONTON FEDERATION OF COMMUNITY LEAGUES!

Pump up your tires, clip on your helmet, and ride down to the hall for our BIKE MONTH KICKOFF PARTY!

We’ve got:

  • cake and snacks

  • basic bike maintenance help and tools

  • a parade

  • photo booth with wacky props

  • inflatable batting cage and trike games c/o United Cycle

  • did we mention cake?

EVENT schedule

  • 2-2:30 pm: decorate your bike with our shiny, silly, sparkly, creepy supplies

  • 2:40 pm: parade!

  • 3:20 pm: cut the cake!

ALL AFTERNOON (2-5 pm)

  • bike maintenance with our skilled volunteers!

  • meet some folks from bike-related orgs

  • photo booth

  • sign up for a group ride in June

  • join the your community’s Strava group

  • coffee, tea, juice

Meet the people in the app!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are looking for 10-15 volunteers to make our Bike Month Kickoff party a success! Do you have an hour or two to spare and want to give back to your community?

  • Set up

  • Ritchie merch table

  • Bike maintenance

  • Bike decor station

  • Photo booth station

  • Tidy up

Shifts are 60 to 90 minutes long, and super easy! All training is provided and you get to be part of a fun team. If you have questions, please send them our way: secretary@ritchie-league.com

Volunteering for Ritchie members only please!

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Pub Night (May)
May
31
6:30 pm18:30

Pub Night (May)

Come down to the Ritchie Hall on the last Saturday of the month for beers, snacks, and music. Bring your neighbour!

May 31

Laurelle K Music

Details:

  • Bent Stick brews, cider option, NA options

  • Snacks for purchase - Lucy’s pizza buns & exclusive to Ritchie, cheese buns.

  • $5 admission at the door (price of admission includes one drink ticket for Ritchie resident members)

  • Music: TBD -

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Set-up the seating / entry / games on tables

  • Entry table for ticket and memberships and door watching

  • Sell drinks and food

  • Pro-server to supervise event (all night) and jump in to help bar when busy)

  • Tear down and clean up with help from friends

Volunteer and get entry/drink

Visit our PUB NIGHT PAGE for more details and future events

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West Ritchie Garden Block Party
May
31
11:00 am11:00

West Ritchie Garden Block Party

Come Join the West Ritchie Community Garden Block Party!

Find us at the corner of 79 Avenue at 101 Street

We are hosting a block party on May 31 to celebrate this season’s opening of the West Ritchie Community Garden! There will be local vendors, businesses from the neighbourhood, activities for all ages, and a formal introduction to the Community Garden.

We look forward to seeing you there!


SEED SWAP

We are hosting a seed swap at the party! How to participate:

  • bring your seeds from home

  • they must be labeled with name/variety

  • no weeds!

  • no “wildflower” mix

You can bring flowers, veggies, or native plants - we accept them all! RCL has 20+ varieties that we will be trading, thanks to Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Help us with all the things it takes to make this event great!

  • Set up

  • Selling memberships and merch

  • General helping

  • Tear down

Volunteer at the party

Learn more about our West Ritchie Community Gardens and apply for a box before they’re all gone!

APPLY FOR A GARDEN BOX
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Ritchie Community League AGM 2025
May
22
7:00 pm19:00

Ritchie Community League AGM 2025

The Ritchie Community League Annual General Meeting.

Join us May 22 at 7 pm as we reflect on the past year, and choose a new board.

We will be celebrating all the amazing things we accomplished in 2024-25, a review of our financials, and board member elections. Oh, and snacks! All members of the League are welcome to attend.

2025 AGM Meeting Packet

Interested in Volunteering?

We are looking for a number of volunteers to help us out during the event.

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CANCELLED Period Positivity Workshop
May
18
1:00 pm13:00

CANCELLED Period Positivity Workshop

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Come together to learn about bodies and the phases of the menstrual cycle in a positive way. Let’s break the stigma and celebrate our periods!

This fun, interactive, and informative workshop is geared at youth who menstruate ages 8 to 13 to take part with a parent or trusted adult, but all are welcome.

It is a chance to learn about periods, our bodies, products and period stigma. It is an opportunity to celebrate all that our bodies can do.

Come a bit early, grab a snack, and get settled.

DOORS: 12:45 pm

WORKSHOP STARTS: 1:00 pm

YOUR $10 TICKET INCLUDEs:

  • A variety of fun activities and games

  • Slideshow and skilled volunteer facilitation

  • Detailed information about anatomy, phases of the menstrual cycle, choosing products, how to track your cycle, and much more!

  • Gift bag

  • Period starter kit

MEET YOUR PRESENTER

Meaghan is passionate about this topic: “I want to do these workshops as a way to give back to youth and share knowledge I wish I had at their age.”

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are looking for ONE to THREE volunteers to help with set up, tear down, and greeting attendees at this Sunday workshop. These roles are responsible for:

  • setting up chairs and tables, assembling the snack table

  • warmly greeting each attendee, checking them off the registration list

  • putting away all supplies at the end of the presentation, and tidying up the hall

For volunteers who also want to attend the workshop, your ticket price is on us!

Volunteering is for Ritchie Community League members only.

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