In an exciting and unique effort to “take back the street” and transform a public space, St. Matthews United Church decided to host a walk-in movie event, where residents could…
Day: 12 February 2018

Tool Library
Near the end of the summer of 2017, Canyon Meadows Community Association constructed a community tool shed and tool library – similar to Bridgeland-Riverside’s—where residents could gather to share tips…

Stroll or Roll Community Scavenger Hunt
To get people walking, playing and being neighbourly, Haysboro Community Association’s created an exciting Stroll or Roll Community Scavenger Hunt. Teams of two to six navigated the neighbourhood by foot…

Soccer! Girl Power
To help bring sports and active lifestyles to girls all around Calgary, Eastside Memorial Football Club set out to host a series of grassroots girls soccer scrimmages at various parks…

Small Dog Day Afternoon
Riverbend Community Association knows people love their dogs, and enjoy meeting new furry friends as well. However, small dogs can sometimes have a hard time meeting and playing with others…

Nose Hill Parkrun’s 1st Birthday
Nose Hill Parkrun may be new, but it is quickly building a community of friendly and engaged people who want to challenge themselves while being active. For those unaware, Parkrun…

Mid Sun Community Garden Art in the Garden
On September 23, Mid Sun Community Association hosted local artists to showcase their work, and invited community neighbours and gardeners to experience a morning art show in the garden. The…

Glendale Craft Fair
When Glendale/Glendale Meadows Community Association applied for ActivateYYC, their goal was to show their community hall in a new and different light, as it is typically used for a limited…

Culture Shock
In celebration of Alberta Culture Days, Antyx Community Arts wanted to create a space where youth dancers could express themselves while interacting with the larger community. After hearing about ActivateYYC,…