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Join us for crafts and activities, visits by Santa's elves, outdoor horse-drawn sleigh rides, hot chocolate and cookies, an outdoor petting zoo, and story-time with Santa's elves!

There is also an opportunity for a professional digital photo shoot and visit with Santa. 

Yahoo! Save the date for our annual Stampede Charity Breakfast!

When: Saturday, July 06, 2024 – 9 am - 12 pm

Where: West Springs Village parking lot (873 – 85th Street SW) in front of Fergus & Bix.

Tickets are $5 per plate. All proceeds go to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Fun for the whole family!

If you are interested in volunteering, please check out the available volunteer positions.

We hope to see ya’ll there!

A free Calgary skatepark program for all ages at West Ridge School (8903 Wentworth Ave. S.W.). July 18 to 30., Monday - Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

All participants must have a signed waiver, if under 18, the participant will need it signed by a parent / guardian before being able to participate in this program. Waivers are available on-site and on www.calgary.ca/register.

Helmets are mandatory when using the park.
You are welcome to bring your skateboard, rollerblades, or scooters to the park.

This program is weather dependent.

For more information call 311 or visit www.calgary.ca/free.

Our weekly farm stand in partnership with the City of Calgary and Broxburn Vegetables starts May 4, 2024! It will be located at the Community Hub and Garden located at 744 73 St SW, Calgary from 3 pm to 6 pm every Saturday until Thanksgiving.

So grab your reusable bags and join us at the Community Hub and Garden for farm-fresh goodness!

Here are 3 reasons why you should swing by:

So grab your reusable bags and join us at the Community Hub and Garden for farm-fresh goodness!

To learn more about the farm stand, visit the City of Calgary Farm Stand Program and Broxburn Farms.

Volunteers are needed to make this event happen. You can sign up for a volunteer shift at: https://wscr.ca/volunteer-membership.

All volunteers receive a free breakfast, a WSCRCA t-shirt, and the knowledge that they have helped a worthy cause.

The WSCR Community Association is proud to once again present
our annual family movie night in the park.

Here are the particulars for the night:

Movie Name: Daddy Day Care

Date: August 31, 2024

Schedule:

• 6:30 p.m. – Event opens and food trucks arrive – arrive early to secure your spot                                                          
• 7:00 p.m. – Live music begins                                                                                                                                                     
• 7:30 p.m. – President welcome message and first draw prize of the night (from registered names) – winners must be in attendance to win and be aged 18+.
• 8:00 p.m. – Talent show and Trivia games for prize draws                                                                                                    
• 8:30 p.m. – Movie begins                                                                                                                                                                    

Location: West Springs Park at the corner of 73rd Street and Westpoint Gardens SW

Note that there will also be prize draws during the night (winners must be in attendance to win and be aged 18+).

Annual Preschool Learn to Skate program at WinSport Arena/Markin MacPhail Centre

This is a great opportunity to introduce your preschool and kindergarten-aged children to the ice in a fun learn to skate program (designed for ages 3-6) within a close community setting with certified coaches.

This program is only open to members at a cost of $20 per skater, per session (see dates/times below). Non-members $50 per skater per session. Each session includes 8 classes.

DID YOU KNOW that you do not need to live in the communities of West Springs or Cougar Ridge to become a member of the WSCRCA.

Not a member yet? Sign up here for only $25/year for the whole family.

Space is limited and we expect it will fill up quickly, so don’t delay!

If you wish to register, please contact skating@wscr.ca

See below for more details

WSCRCA Soccer stands as one of Calgary's premier community grassroots soccer programs, catering to children aged U4 to U10. Our primary mission is to bring the community together, facilitate neighbourly connections, and create an atmosphere where children can revel in the joy of sports while cultivating a deep passion for them. It's on our local fields that countless cherished childhood memories are crafted.

CLICK HERE for our Soccer League information.

If you’re interested in volunteering on the coordination side and/or getting more involved with your community, please reach out to us at soccer@wscr.ca. We would love to hear from you!

The WSCR Community Hub & Garden, established in 2018, fulfills the residents' desire for a welcoming space to foster fellowship and community through gardening. Our purpose is to build a friendly, inclusive, and cooperative environment that educates and nourishes both our bodies and spirits. We share knowledge among gardeners, host various community activities, and donate over 170 kg of food to the Calgary Food Bank, connecting and supporting each other in times of need.

Register for a WSCRCA Garden Bed

Garden Details

- Location: 25 Weston Park (73 St. adjacent to the soccer field & behind the Weston Drive Plaza)
- Bed size: Approximately 4 ft x 8 ft x 18 in. or 24 in. 
- Garden Bed Rental: $50 per bed (maximum of two beds per registrant for the season).  The rental fee includes one garden bed, access to water, garden sheds, shared tool and resource materials and holiday watering of bed. Any safety measures will follow government guidelines. Note: Decisions on access to garden sheds and shared tools will be made based upon the current public health government guidance at the time.

Garden Schedule

- Feb 02: Garden bed open for free, key volunteer roles to past gardeners only
- Feb 16: Garden bed open for free, key volunteer roles to everyone
- Mar 06: Garden bed rentals open for $50 per bed 
- Apr 15: Deadline for rental cancelations
- Jun 15: Beds to be planted
- Oct 15: Season ends and beds are to be cleaned out

Important Links

- Garden Handbook
- Garden Map
- Garden Policies and Procedures

Registration Instructions 

Registration is only open toWSCRCA members in good standing. To join or renew your membership click here to sign up for a WSCRCA membership. You must maintain your membership throughout the entire gardening season. 

To begin registration, click on the green button “Register” on the side of the page. Enter your WSCRCA login credentials, select the ticket for your bed, complete the registration form and make your payment. Click on the links above to view the garden and bed numbers or to view the Garden Handbook.

Waitlist Procedures for a New Bed

Bed rental is first come first serve.

At that time, you can register immediately for any open bed (two maximum per registrant) by following the registration instructions above. If you want a specific bed that is not available, you may join the electronic waitlist for that bed, if you have not already. You can also waitlist yourself for multiple beds.

Once logged in to the WSCR.ca Community Garden Event registration page, select “Add Ticket”, and click “Join Waitlist” for each bed you are interested in renting.

Now you are on the electronic waitlist. You and all other wait-listed people on that bed number will automatically be notified by email that the bed has become available.

When notified the bed is available, login to the system, select the Garden Registration Event, and choose to either "Add Ticket" (if you have not already rented a bed for the season) OR choose “Modify Registration” (if you have already rented for the season).

Select the bed you have been waiting for (unless someone else got there first) and choose to “Add Ticket.” You will need to cancel any bed you rented and no longer want and "Remove" it. Before you “Remove” your old bed from registration ensure you have successfully registered and paid for the new bed.

If you are unable to select or pay for an available or cancelled bed, it means another person was quicker in securing that bed.

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your bed rental,please log into the system, select the Community Garden Event, and click on "Modify Registration". Your current bed rental should appear. To the right select "Remove" and your registration will be cancelled. A refund will be automatically processed to your credit card.

Refunds will only be given for cancellations before April 15th. Otherwise, refunds will only be issued if the bed is rented to another member for the season.

Should you have to cancel, please ensure you clean your bed, emptying it of any plants and roots for the next gardener.

For more information about the WSCR Community Garden & Hub, contact our Gardening Committee at communitygarden@wscr.ca or visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/wscrcommunitygarden.

Additional Resource:

Identification Guide for Alberta Invasive Plants