The Backbeat Block Party is returning on Sunday, June 18. The event will be held in the alley between 100 and 101 St. and 81 and 82 Ave.
This annual community event celebrates local arts and features live music, art demonstrations, exhibitors and food from local restaurants.
Soccer Photos
Calling all our Ritchie soccer stars. Team and individual photos will be taken on Sunday June 4th at the park behind the Hall.
Photos will kick off at 12:30 (your coach will tell you what time to arrive) and hot digitty dogs will be served at 1:15pm.
Pop Your Kids in a Camp!
The City has a number of great ways to keep kids busy and maintain parent sanity this summer.
Here are a few options that are close by:
Cool Creations Camp at Hazeldean Community League Hall from July 31 - August 4.
The camp is geared at children between 8 - 13 years of age who have a passion for tie-dye, or making chocolates, soap, candles and lip balm.
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $146.00.
To register, call 311 and quote course number 596279 or do it all online.
Paint, Plaster and Play Camp at Strathcona Community League Hall from July 4 - July 7.
The camp is geared at children between 8 - 13 years of age who like to paint, sculpt, sketch or get messy with paper mâché.
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $130.00.
To register, call 311 and quote course number 596274 or do it all online.
Free Community League Swim
It's time to soak up this gorgeous weather at our fabulous outdoor pools. Show your Ritchie Community League Membership and gain free entry at:
Mill Creek
June 1 - Sept 5
Every day 7-9pm
Fred Broadstock
May 20 - Sept 5
Sun/Mon/Tues/Wed 5-7pm
Queen Elizabeth
May 20 - Aug 30
Sun/Mon/Tues/Wed 6-8pm
Oliver Pool
June 10 - Sept 6
Sun/Mon/Tues/Wed 6-8pm
Did Someone Say FREE Treats?
Abundant Community enthusiast and RCL Vice-President Tracy Price has a sweet ride that is about to get even sweeter!
Tracy and her trusty side kick have turned her bike into a Treat Mobile for the summer. Keep your eyes peeled for these neighbourly minded ladies because they will be handing out free cool treats to people in the hood!
Yup - this is what Abundant Communities is about - hooking Ritchie up with all the good stuff! Nice work ladies!
Mill Creek School Replacement UPDATE
Last month, community members and parents had the opportunity to meet the Project Team and provide some design ideas. Following the 'visioning session' an online feedback form was made available on the Escuela Mill Creek School website. Everyone is encouraged to share ideas and any concerns about the project.
On June 15, the Project Team will be hosting another community engagement session. The evening event will kick off at 6:30 in the school gym. Parents and neighbours will have an opportunity to see the proposed design concept and provide feedback.
Where: Escuela Mill Creek School
9735- 80 Avenue
When: June 15th from 6:30pm
For more information, call 780-429-8000 or visit the Edmonton Public Schools website.
POP UP PLAY PROGRAM
AGM Awesomeness
Thanks Ritchie for taking the time to attend the Annual General Meeting last month and of course for voting in your brand new Executive team and Board.
We are a touch biased but we think our community is pretty special. Ritchie has great people who are willing to contribute their time and energy, share neat ideas and work hard to make the community even better! Click here for a quick peek at the new roles and fab volunteers.
World Partnership Walk
At the Legislature Grounds
Let's Find Out About Ritchie
Do you have burning questions about Ritchie's history? Edmonton's Historian Laureate Chris Chang-Yen Phillips wants to help you find out the answers with a walking tour and a podcast. Maybe you've wondered what's up with the trees that got cut down on Whyte Ave, who was here 150 years ago, or whether it's true that trains ran through Mill Creek Ravine, or whether this area was ever underneath a glacier. At 11 am on Sunday, June 4, Chris will lead a walk around the neighbourhood based on your questions. And later in June, highlights from the walk will be featured on his local history podcast, Let's Find Out.
Come join us for a neighbourhood walk in Ritchie and we can find out about Ritchie's history together! Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ritchie-community-league-12491741349
Be a Good Sport!
The sun is shining and the smell of fresh-cut grass is in the air. Outdoor sports season is here at last!
The City of Edmonton maintains over 1,600 ball diamonds, soccer pitches and multi-use fields. Field users are asked to help us keep our fields in shape all season long by adhering to a few simple rules:
- Be respectful of the field and neighbourhood; you’re a guest there.
- Don’t litter, smoke or drink alcohol on the field.
- Park only in designated areas.
- Respect closures; they’re for the good of the field.
- If water pools on the field, don’t use it.
- Report damage and violations to 311.
Fields are closed periodically for maintenance, rest and rejuvenation. These short closures can help prevent longer, costly closures, and extend the life of the field. Visit edmonton.ca/sportsfields and check “Notifications” to confirm your field is open before heading out. You can also sign up to receive email or RSS closure notifications.
Have fun out there!
