With a previous ActivateYYC grant, Shawnee Evergreen built little free libraries across their community. This year, on September 18, 2022, the community held a family book festival to utilize these…
Year: 2022
Cranston Amazing Race
On August 20, 2022, Cranston Resident Association hosted an Amazing Race to bring families together for an end-of-summer activity! This event brought together community businesses, partnerships and residents of all…
Fairview Paint the Pavement
On October 29, 2022, Fairview Community Association brought their residents together to paint the pavement in the hopes of slowing traffic and beautifying the community. Passersby were surprised and excited…
Scenic Acres Halloween Tricks ‘n’ Treats
On October 30, 2022, Scenic Acres Community Association brought their residents together for a Halloween event. From 11 am to 3 pm on the pleasant day, the objectives, which included…
Bowness Soccer Club Mural
On October 7, 2022, Bowness Soccer Club painted murals along the sides of a community equipment shed. The murals depict team players in action playing soccer. Notably, one player’s family…
Knox Church Mural
Knox Presbyterian Church utilized their $1000 Walk, Play and Be Neighbourly grant to paint a mural on a container they had in their back alley. The church invited school kids…
Bonavista Downs Community Association’s Skate Park & Basketball Court Improvements
Thanks to a group of 15 volunteers and a $1000 Walk, Play & Be Neighbourly grant, Bonavista Downs Community Association revitalized their skate park. They removed old and damaged equipment…
Millrise Community Association’s Back To School Event
On September 17, 2022, Millrise Community Association hosted a Back to School event. This event consisted of bounce houses, face painting, field games, story time, free snacks, food trucks and…
Bankview Arts Development 'Zine Launch - the Look and Learn Community Art Search
Using their $1000 Walk, Play & Be Neighbourly grant, Bankview Community Association’s Bankview Arts Development club hosted a Look and Learn Community Art Search event. They set a station up…
Banff Trail Community Association Harvest Festival/Blackfoot Art Reveal
With their $1000 Walk, Play & Be Neighbourly grant, Banff Trail Community Association invited Indigenous Artists to celebrate their artwork with the community members. This event featured music, dancing and…