Events & Activities
Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association—The Heart of Our Community
BRCA Upcoming Events
2024
Drop In Centre Information Session
A Conversation about Homelessness
- Monday February 26 @ 6:30-8:00pm
- Doors open at 6:00pm
- @ BRCA Hall
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.
Dog Walking Safety Program
- March 11 Information Session 6:30-8:00
- March 20 Training session 7:15-8:15
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/
Due to the last minute changes, we have decided to remove the Scavenger Hunt this year.
Calgary General Hospital Project
A Story of Our Neighbourhood & Calgary
- Open house dates:
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- 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
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BRCA Youth Soccer Program
Registration Opens February 8
Early Bird Registration – Feb 8- 15
Regular Registration -Feb 16- March 7
U4-U13
2023
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
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
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!
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)
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
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
Seniors Luncheon
Friday October 20th @ 12:00 @ BRCA Community Hall (917 Centre Ave NE)
Email programs@brcacalgary.org to register.
BRCA Trunk or Treat
Bridgeland Riverside Farmers Market -FALL HARVEST
October 5th – Fall Harvest The last market of the season!
Little Super Dangerous 4-4:45pm
Okay Mann 5:30-7:30pm
Beacon Art Exhibit
Oct 14 & 15
10am – 4pm
BRCA Trunk or Treat
Bridgeland Riverside Farmers Market
October 5th – Fall Harvest The last market of the season! Join us for food, neighbour visits and live music!
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
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.
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
“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
Bridgeland Walks
Every Thursday @7pm @ the Bridgeland Hall
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
AGM 2023
When: Wednesday June 7 @7pm (registration at 6:30)
Where: Buddist Temple @ 658 1 Ave NE
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.
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
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/
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
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
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
2023 Youth Community Soccer
Early Bird Registration:
Feb 8-15
Regular Registration:
Feb 16 – Mar 8
For more info CLICK HERE
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.
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)
Fridays from 6-7pm in the bowl in Murdoch Park
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
Share your find on Facebook Bridgeland Love page.