Events & Activities

Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association—The Heart of Our Community

BRCA Upcoming Events

2024

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Drop In Centre Information Session

A Conversation about Homelessness

    • Monday February 26 @ 6:30-8:00pm
    • Doors open at 6:00pm
    • @ BRCA Hall
    BRCA Annual General Meeting May 26, 2022

    Calgary River Valley Engagement

    The City of Calgary (The City) is planning for the future of our river valleys, including our flood hazard areas, through the Calgary River Valleys Project. From January 29 to March 3, The City is talking to Calgarians about the future of our floodplain policies and regulations. Calgarians can provide feedback through an online survey, or by attending an in-person drop-in event or a virtual information session. Your input on how we make decisions on the use, conservation and development of our river valleys and communities is important. Visit Calgary.ca/RiverValleys to join in the conversation.

    • Drop In Events
      Join one of the upcoming drop-in events to talk about the future of our floodplain policies and regulations to find out more:
    •  Bridgeland Community Association (917 Centre Ave NE)
       Feb. 21 @  5 – 8 p.m.
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    Dog Walking Safety Program

    • March 11 Information Session 6:30-8:00
    • March 20 Training session 7:15-8:15
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    Arctic Adventure is only 1 week away!

    This year Arctic Adventure, will only take place on Saturday February 10, 2024 from 10AM to 4PM. 

    We will have 6 stations in total that will be hosted at:

    • La Piazza
    • BRCA Rooftop Garden
    • Murdoch Park

    Stations will include: 

    • Hot Chocolate/ S’mores/ Tree Decorating
    • Ice skating
    • Tobogganing
    • Snowshoeing
    • Sport Court
    • Snowy decoration at the Rooftop Garden

    More details coming soon! 

    https://brcacalgary.org/programs/arctic-adventure/

    Due to the last minute changes, we have decided to remove the Scavenger Hunt this year. 

    BRCA Annual General Meeting May 26, 2022

    Calgary General Hospital Project

    A Story of Our Neighbourhood & Calgary

      • Open house dates:
          • January 29. 1-3pm
          • February 13, 1-3pm
          • March 4, 7-9pm
          • March 14, 1-3pm
          • April 24, 7-9pm
          • May 14, 1-3pm
          • June 6, 1-3pm
      BRCA Annual General Meeting May 26, 2022

      BRCA Youth Soccer Program

      Registration Opens February 8

      Early Bird Registration – Feb 8- 15

      Regular Registration -Feb 16- March 7

      U4-U13

      2023

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      Fire & Ice

      BRCA Hall Grand Re-Opening Party

      Friday, December 1st, 7pm-10pm

       After being closed for almost a year of renovations, we are very excited that the BRCA Hall is now open!

      Come celebrate with us on Friday, December 1st for our Fire & Ice party. Tickets include a signature drink, food, DJ, games, and great company (additional drinks available for purchase). 

      Guests must be 18+, and a BRCA Member to attend. You can renew or sign up for your free membership when purchasing your ticket.

      Purchase Tickets below
      $25 for a drink with spirits
      $20 for non-alcoholic drink

      BRCA Annual General Meeting May 26, 2022

      CNIB Open House re: Calgary expansion

      Wednesday November 29th 

      6:00-8:00pm

      CNIB 10 11A Street NE

      CNIB will share their vision and expansion plans for the current CNIB site

      SENIORS HOLIDAY COFFEE!

      Wednesday December 13th

      1:30pm-2:30pm

      BRCA Hall -917 Centre Ave NE

      FREE

      50 people max

      Must RSVP/ Register

      email: programs@brccalgary.org

      phone: 403-263-5755

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      JOIN US

      Wednesday November 22, from 7:00-8:30pm
      At BRCA Community Hall

      Join SafeLink Alberta for a conversation on community engagement and substance use in Bridgeland-Riverside! 

      BRCA Annual General Meeting May 26, 2022

      Bridgeland Riverside Farmers Market – Holiday Market

      Feeling Festive: Shop local this year and make a difference! Our Holiday Market will feature your favorite local food vendors and a selection of artisans offering handmade gift ideas.

      • Local food vendors selling mushrooms, kombucha, naan & samosas, cookies, pickles & preserves, spirits & cider, desserts and more!
      • Artisan goods include: soap, jewellery, pottery, clothing, embroidery and more!
      • Kid’s activities & face painting with Whitney (details TBA)
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      Fire & Ice

      BRCA Hall Grand Re-Opening Party

      Friday, December 1st, 7pm-10pm

       After being closed for almost a year of renovations, we are very excited that the BRCA Hall is now open!

      Come celebrate with us on Friday, December 1st for our Fire & Ice party. Tickets include a signature drink, food, DJ, games, and great company (additional drinks available for purchase). 

      Guests must be 18+, and a BRCA Member to attend. You can renew or sign up for your free membership when purchasing your ticket.

      Purchase Tickets below
      $25 for a drink with spirits
      $20 for non-alcoholic drink

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      Share the Street – Engaging Vulnerable People

      Join The Calgary Drop In Centre and BRCA

      Thursday Octtober 19th @ 7-8:30pm Doors open @ 6:30pm @ BRCA Community Hall (917 Centre Ave NE)

      Presentation and Q&A

      For more details email safety@brcacalgary.org

      BRCA Annual General Meeting May 26, 2022

      Seniors Luncheon

      Friday October 20th @ 12:00 @ BRCA Community Hall (917 Centre Ave NE)

      Email programs@brcacalgary.org to register.

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      BRCA Trunk or Treat

      If you love Halloween but live in a condo or apartment and miss handing out candy to Trick or Treaters, this is the event for you!
      Join us for Trunk or Treat 2023 on October 31st from 5pm-8pm in the community hall parking lot. Create a costume for the trunk of your car and bring some treats for all the little ghouls and goblins (check out Pinterest for some inspiration).
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      Bridgeland Riverside Farmers Market -FALL HARVEST

      October 5th – Fall Harvest The last market of the season!

      Join us for our last market of the season! Stock up for thanksgiving with pies, special drinks, seasonal produce, bread, gifts and more!
      Kids Activities: mini-pumpkin decorating, lawn games, face-painting (small fee).
      Live Music:
      Little Super Dangerous 4-4:45pm
      Okay Mann 5:30-7:30pm
      BRCA Annual General Meeting May 26, 2022

      Beacon Art Exhibit

      Oct 14 & 15 

      10am – 4pm

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      BRCA Trunk or Treat

      If you love Halloween but live in a condo or apartment and miss handing out candy to Trick or Treaters, this is the event for you!
      Join us for Trunk or Treat 2023 on October 31st from 5pm-8pm in the community hall parking lot. Create a costume for the trunk of your car and bring some treats for all the little ghouls and goblins (check out Pinterest for some inspiration).
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      Bridgeland Riverside Farmers Market

      October 5th – Fall Harvest The last market of the season! Join us  for food, neighbour visits and live music!

       

      BRCA Annual General Meeting May 26, 2022

      BRCA Seniors Luncheon

      NEW DATE: Friday October 20th @ noon @ BRCA Community Hall

      Register:
      Email: programs@brcacalgary.org
      Call: 403-262-5755

      For more info CLICK HERE

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      Celebrate the
      Grand Re-Opening
      of the
      Bridgeland-Riverside Community Hall

       

      The September 15th date is cancelled and we will inform you of a new date once repairs are completed. 

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      Friends of Centre Ave – Paint Party

      BRCA -Friends of Center Ave is looking for VOLUNTEERS to help paint dots on the road.

      when: Saturday July 29 @ 9am-1pm

      where: 1203 Centre Ave

      what: help paint dots on the road as part of a traffic calming project. Supplies provided. Come ready to paint 

      who: if you’re interested email friendsofcentre@gmail.com

       

      BRCA Annual General Meeting May 26, 2022

      “LOCALLY GROWN” CONCERT SERIES

      By: Bridgeland Riverside Farmers Market

      When: Every Thursday @ 5:30

      Where: BRCA hall

      Check out who is coming this week!!

      https://www.facebook.com/BridgelandRiversideFarmersMarketAssociation

      sponsored by: Una Pizzeria, Calgary Foundation, City of Calgary

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      Bridgeland Walks 

      Every Thursday @7pm @ the Bridgeland Hall

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      Annual Perennial Plant Share 

      We are having our annual Perennial Plant Share event on Saturday,  May 27 9:30 – 1:30pm, in the community hall Roof Top Garden

      You’re an intrepid gardener and will no doubt be tidying up your perennials as we move into spring. We’re hoping it will be possible for you to participate by sharing your extra plants at the event. Let us know if you need any further info or extra pots, etc.

      For more information contact Deb and Rebecca brca.beautification@gmail.com

      BRCA Annual General Meeting May 26, 2022

      AGM 2023

      When: Wednesday June 7 @7pm (registration at 6:30)

      Where: Buddist Temple @ 658 1 Ave NE

       

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      Illustration. Bridgeland Betty and the Bridgeland Bunny standing next to construction cones and signage.

      River Valley Engagement

      Calgary’s river valleys are essential to our city—they’re at the core of our city’s identity and its appeal as a place to live, play and do business. The City is planning for the future of our river valleys through the Calgary River Valleys Project – and they want to know what is important to you!
      Visit Calgary.ca/RiverValleys for more information & share your thoughts by June 5.

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      BRCA Community Clean Up is April 29th.

      How can you get involved?

      • The ANNUAL LITTER PICK UP, please click the link HERE and register online. Then join us Saturday morning at the Community Hall (917 Centre Ave NE) to receive equipment and be assigned an area. Get started anytime between 9-11am. Please come dressed appropriately for weather. You can also show up Saturday morning to register.
      • The GARBAGE AND RECYCLING DROP OFF. This happens at the Rehabilitation Centre at 7, 11 Street NE. Please see the poster for acceptable and unacceptable item, including recycling electronics and metal and donations of used household items (good condition). Please be prepared to unload your own vehicle.
      • If you’re interested in VOLUNTEERING at either our registration station, or our waste and recycling station, please email membership@brcacalgary.org . There will be a set up shift and a tear down shift. Roles include:
        • Registration station- 8-11am
        • Traffic control – 8:30-11, and 10:30-1:30 shifts
        • Car Unloading (please note, you need to be able to lift and carry heavier objects) – 8:30-11, and 10:30-1:30 shifts

      PLEASE NOTE: the community hall is still under repair and there will be no access inside the hall or to washrooms at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.

      If you have any questions please contact membership@brcacalgary.org or events@brcacalgary.org

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      Bridgeland Walks 2023

      Bridgeland Walks are back, but have switched to THURSDAYS at 7pm. Meet at the Community Hall. Monthly schedules will be posted. If you want to be emailed directly, contact bridgelandwalks@gmail.com

      Fore more info to go https://brcacalgary.org/programs/bridgeland-walks/

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      BRCA Rooftop Community Garden

      Applications are open for the Rooftop Community Garden March 1 – April 1, 2023.

      Once applications have been approved, you will be contacted regarding acceptance and payment. The gardening season starts in May with a spring cleanup event (weather permitting).

      There are a limited number of large and small plots. Preference is given to community members that are in apartments or condos, and in the order they are received.

      If you have any questions or you’re interested in volunteering with the rooftop garden, please email rooftopgarden@brcacalgary.org

      For more info CLICK HERE

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      Community Town Hall

      Join the BRCA and the DropIn Centre to discuss what’s happening at the DI, the houseless situation in Calgary and how as Bridgelanders we can be helpful neighbours. 

      The event will be held at The Calgary Buddhist Temple, 658 1 Ave NE, in Bridgeland, on Wednesday, April 12. Doors open at 6:30, event starts at 7:00-8:30.

      Fore more information email safety@brcacaglary.org

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      BRCA CASINO

      March 18 & 19, 2023

      It’s that time of year again, we need volutneers to help out at our casino.

      These funds help us run the community hall, programs and activities throughout the year. Please consider volunterring for a shift.

      Roles

      • General Manager, Banker, Cashier, Chip Runner, Count room supervisor, Count room staff

      Shifts

      • 9:30am-6:30pm, 5:30pm- 3:30am, 11pm-3:30am

      If you’re interested please email hall@brcacalgary.org

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      2023 Youth Community Soccer

      Early Bird Registration:
      Feb 8-15
      Regular Registration:
      Feb 16 – Mar 8

      For more info CLICK HERE

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      Let’s Light Up Bridgeland!

      Sat Jan 28, 1-4pm at BRCA Hall – Skating Party

      Please join us for BRCA’s Light Audit launch on Saturday January 28th between 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the BRCA skating rink. We are looking for residents to participate in the audit by answering five questions about street lighting on your block. The results will be used to apply for funding to remove ‘dark spots’, and improve safety in our neighbourhood.

      Poster: Grand Opening - Bridgeland Sport Court

      Arctic Adventure 2023

      January 20-22

      • Scavenger Hunt
      • Tobogganing
      • Skating
      • Milk Jug Curling
      • Snowman Building
      • Snowshoe Course

      For more info click here

      Upcoming Events in Bridgeland-Riverside

      (These events are not organized by the BRCA, but are exciting opportunities happening in our community for people to enjoy)

       

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      Fridays from 6-7pm in the bowl in Murdoch Park

      Coming Soon

      Taste of Italy Calgary 2022

      Sunday September 11, 11am-9pm @ BRCA Hall

      For more info CLICK HERE

      FREE fun & fabulous fitness in Bridgeland-Riverside!

      The City of Calgary’s Mobile Fit Park equipment will be in Bridgeland-Riverside from June 14 to July 12, and available for use by the public. The Mobile Fit equipment will be situated in Riverside Park (aka McDougall Park) on McDougall Rd and 11 St.

      Approximately three times a week during the first two weeks there will be drop-in sessions facilitated by an instructor to help people learn how to use the equipment properly. 

      Instructors will be available on site:
      Wed June 15, 3-6pm
      Fri. June 17, 1-4pm
      Sun June 19, 10am-1pm
      Tues June 21, 4-7pm
      Thurs June 23, 10am-1pm
      Sat June 25, 10am-1pm

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      FREE Indigenous concert happening this Friday July 1st at the Bridgeland Hall. Food Trucks & Indigenous Makers Market. 7:00pm for food and market / 8:00pm music starts.
      https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indigenous-pop-up-concert-tickets-347366501557

      Coming Soon

      Taste of Italy Calgary 2022

      Sunday September 11, 11am-9pm @ BRCA Hall

      For more info CLICK HERE

      BRCA Past Events 2022

      BRCA Field Day

      Saturday August 27, 12-4pm @ Riverside Park

      (McDougall Rd and 11 st)

      Food Trucks

      • Rich Dogs
      • El Creamino Popsicles

      Buskers

      • Josh Williams 12-2pm
      • Jordan Clermont 2-4pm

      Field Day Activities

      • Soccer
      • Spike Ball
      • Bean Bag Toss
      • Bocce Ball
      • Badminton
      • Giant Connect 4
      • Tug-a-war rope
      • Jenga
      • Kick Ball
      • Crocket

      HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE OUT AT THE PARK!

      Illustration. Bridgeland Betty and the Bridgeland Bunny standing next to construction cones and signage.
      Illustration. Bridgeland Betty and the Bridgeland Bunny standing next to construction cones and signage.
      Park #5

      Community Clean Up

      April 30, 2022  9:00am – 1:30pm

      LITTER CLEAN UP 

      OVERSIZED GARBAGE

      DISPOSAL PICK UP

      REUSE & RECYCLING

      ELECTRONICS

      METAL

      USED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

      Bridgeland Arctic Adventure, February 25 - 27

      25 – 27, 2022

      The Bridgeland Arctic Adventure is a SUPER fun, free outdoor adventure & scavenger hunt, taking people all around the Bridgeland community.

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      BRCA Rooftop Garden Presents:

      How Is Your Garden Growing?

      When: Wednesday July 20 from 7-8:30
      Where: BRCA Rooftop Garden (or BRCA Hall depending on weather)
      Who: Presented by Janet Melrose, Calgary’s Cottage Gardener
      What: Janet will talk about things like: Environmental conditions, insects and diseases, watering to conserve water/projecting the soil, harvesting tecniques, fertility of soil, etc.
      Cost: Pay what you can. We suggest a $5 donation at the doo (cash or credit card will be accepted)
      Register: Click button below

      Perennial flower garden with overlaid text - BRCA Perennial Plant Share May 28, 2022

       BRCA Perennial Plant Share

      Saturday, May 28, 2022

      9:30 am – 1:30 pm

       BRCA Rooftop Garden

      Bring a plant / take a plant home

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      Questions?
      brcabeautification@gmail.com

      BRCA Annual General Meeting May 26, 2022

      BRCA Annual General Meeting 

      The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the BRCA Community Hall (917 Centre Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta). The regular business of the AGM will include the election of the Association’s Board of Directors.

      See you there!

      Rock Stars Scavenger Hunt

      When: Nov  and beyond. Prize draw until December 19. Go at your own pace.

      Where: All over Bridgeland-Riverside

      What: Come be a Rock Star and find rocks beautifully painted by your neighbours!  

      REGISTER BELOW – For free! Register once, choose to do 1, 2, or all 3 loops. You will receive an email with instructions, a map, even hints. Plus the SKILL TESTING QUESTIONS to be entered into a draw. Information can also be picked up at the hall, email hall@brcacalgary.org or call 403-263-5755

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