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1 spring 2013 Community News Saskatoon's Community Association newsletter It s time to celebrate the warm weather. Check out these Community Association (CA) plans for parties in parks & events across our city. City of Saskatoon staff are also offering opportunities for everyone to play & learn outdoors. Hope you enjoy your summer! Here s the latest community garden on park land- the Holiday Park Community Garden in Boughton Park. A beautiful place to be!

Your CA Spring/Summer Plans Saskatoon CAs offered 1,800+ sport, culture & recreation programs this past

.. garage sales Many have already been held, but here are a few upcoming.

community gardens * Eastview, June 8 * Fairhaven, June 15 * South Nutana Park- a car boot sale!

park parties * Adelaide Park/Churchill, Family Fun Day, June 1 * Mount Royal, Jazzy Spring Welcome, June 1 *

Stonebridge, June 15 * Hampton Village, Carnival, June 15 * South Nutana Park, June 16, 2013 * Montgomery

2 Your CA Spring/Summer Plans Saskatoon CAs offered 1,800+ sport, culture & recreation programs this past year, and they re offering community events and programs all spring and summer! Check out some of the plans... garage sales Many have already been held, but here are a few upcoming... Saturday June 8, 2013 a great event for Eastview! community gardens * Eastview, June 8 * Fairhaven, June 15 * South Nutana Park- a car boot sale!- June 16 NEW gardens are being created in: Spring 2013 page 2 * Holiday Park * South Nutana Park day in the park parties * Adelaide Park/Churchill, Family Fun Day, June 1 * Mount Royal, Jazzy Spring Welcome, June 1 * Avalon, Avalon Affair, June 7 * College Park Fun Day in the Park, June 8 * Stonebridge, Spring in Stonebridge, June 15 * Hampton Village, Carnival, June 15 * South Nutana Park, June 16, 2013 * Montgomery Place, Veterans Day, June 22 * Holiday Park, Fun Day, June 22 * North Park/Richmond Heights, Family Fun Day, July 14 * Dundonald, Fun Day, Aug. 24 * Parkridge, Family Fun Day, September 7 * Lakeview, Rider Day in the Park, September 8 * Briarwood, Family Barbecue, September 8 * East College Park, Day in the Park, September 8 * Lakeridge, Fun Day, Sept 15 * Varsity View, Movie in the Park, Sept. 13 * Westview Heights, Culture Day, Sept. 28

Want more details on a specific event? Call 306-975-3378. Thanks CA volunteers & soccer & softball coaches for your great community bulding.

Elizabeth Exhibition (QEX), Opening WW Ashley Accessible Play ground, June 15 * Briarwood, Volunteer Appreciation Pancake Breakfast, June 15 * South Nutana Park- a car boot sale!

community action Thanks to volunteers in Caswell Hill, King George, Nutana, Riversdale, Pleasant Hill, Varsity View!

3 Want more details on a specific event? Call Thanks CA volunteers & soccer & softball coaches for your great community bulding. unique events * Hampton Village, Slo Pitch Tournament, June 8 & 9 * Caswell Hill, Art in the Park, June 9 * Rosewood, Landscaping class, June 11 * Pleasant Hill Pow Wow, June 14 * Queen Elizabeth Exhibition (QEX), Opening WW Ashley Accessible Play ground, June 15 * Briarwood, Volunteer Appreciation Pancake Breakfast, June 15 * South Nutana Park- a car boot sale!- June 16 * King George mural project, summer * City Park, mural project, summer * North Park/Richmond Heights, summer camp * Pleasant Hill, summer camp community clean ups even more CA community action Thanks to volunteers in Caswell Hill, King George, Nutana, Riversdale, Pleasant Hill, Varsity View! movies/theatre in the park * Westmount, Movie in the Park, Sept 6 * Varisty View- Alice in Wonderland Outdoor Theatre, see vvcasaskatoon.com Spring 2013 page 3 We re all happy winter is over, but thanks do need to go to the many volunteers who shoveled a LOT of snow and maintained ice on 52 outdoor CA rinks! Fairhaven CA s new rink, 2013

CA Trade Show Success! First-ever Community Association Networking Trade Show Spring 2013 page 4 Our first CA Networking Trade Show took place at Prairieland Park on Sat. April 13 th.

Thank you to everyone who was involved. It was very apparent that community association volunteers take great pride in what they do for residents, and in their many successes within their community.

4 CA Trade Show Success! First-ever Community Association Networking Trade Show Spring 2013 page 4 Our first CA Networking Trade Show took place at Prairieland Park on Sat. April 13 th. Judging by the noise & the energy that was felt, the event was a big success! About 120 people attended & 28 CAs set up a table displays to share their successes. Thank you to everyone who was involved. It was very apparent that community association volunteers take great pride in what they do for residents, and in their many successes within their community. We ve heard you enjoyed learning from each other. Thank you too to the trusty Indoor Coodinators who attended the training just prior to the Trade Show. We really appreciated hearing from Flordeliza Dayrit (below, left) who shared insight into welcoming New Canadians to CA programs and boards. We look forward to seeing all of you at a future trade show event!

Summer Family Fun! SUMMER SLAM Kick off the summer in style! Learn the basics of skateboarding from sponsored skateboarders and see them do their thing!

South) FREE! Free Prizes, pizza and music. Spring 2013 page 5 For more information, visit www.saskatoon.ca (look under C for Community Development) or call 306.975.3378.

5 Summer Family Fun! SUMMER SLAM Kick off the summer in style! Learn the basics of skateboarding from sponsored skateboarders and see them do their thing! Skateboarders on Location for Demos Bring your own skateboard SATURDAY, June 8 th /13 1:00-4:00 pm Lions Skate Park in Victoria Park (next to Riversdale Pool Avenue H South) FREE! Free Prizes, pizza and music. Spring 2013 page 5 For more information, visit (look under C for Community Development) or call For a quick guide to summer playground, paddling pool & youth centre locations & hours, check out the Imap interactive map at: - in the Online Services section click Paddling Pools & Spray Pads

More dynamic Programming from Atoske a few of last year s grads + Elders + Councillor Iwanchuk Spring 2013* page 6 The Atoske summer training program is an excellent opportunity for Aboriginal youth

The partnership includes the City of Saskatoon, Saskatoon Tribal Council, Gabriel Dumont Institute and Potash Corp. The word atoske derives from the Cree word, which means work.

6 More dynamic Programming from Atoske a few of last year s grads + Elders + Councillor Iwanchuk Spring 2013* page 6 The Atoske summer training program is an excellent opportunity for Aboriginal youth to enhance their life and employment skills, while exploring various career options offered through the City of Saskatoon and other program partners. The partnership includes the City of Saskatoon, Saskatoon Tribal Council, Gabriel Dumont Institute and Potash Corp. The word atoske derives from the Cree word, which means work. The program began in 2008 and consists of a two week training camp for 14 youth, ages The course content is very intense and graduates of the program acquire a number of certifications that will enhance their ability to find employment, including First Aid & CPR, WHMIS, and Hi5. Throughout the past 5 years, the program graduates have obtained employment with the City of Saskatoon summer program, White Buffalo Youth Lodge, and other summer camp programs. This summer we will be organizing two urban camps, July 21-August 2 & August The deadline for registration is June 21st, You can summit your completed application to the Community Development Office at 3130 Laurier Dr. or fax #: (306) or urbanaboriginalprogram@saskatoon.ca. Sincerely, Alicia Worm City of Saskatoon Summer Program Coordinator tel: Alicia.Worm@saskatoon.ca

new talent at our Branch! April Sora Immigration Diversity & Inclusion Consultant It s my pleasure to be writing to you. I enjoyed meeting some of you at the CA Trade Show at Prairieland Park.

Most importantly for me, I was encouraged to hear how many are working to connect with individuals who are coming to our city from other countries, who speak different languages and who understand

Thank you for making me feel so welcome at the Trade Show, and more importantly thanks for all the events and programming you are providing. I look forward to working with you in the future.

7 new talent at our Branch! April Sora Immigration Diversity & Inclusion Consultant It s my pleasure to be writing to you. I enjoyed meeting some of you at the CA Trade Show at Prairieland Park. It was motivating to see so many people share information with one another, and brag a little about the amazing work you are doing in the community. Most importantly for me, I was encouraged to hear how many are working to connect with individuals who are coming to our city from other countries, who speak different languages and who understand different cultures. My role is to be a catalyst, a connector for newcomers and settlement organizations and the City at large. Thank you for making me feel so welcome at the Trade Show, and more importantly thanks for all the events and programming you are providing. I look forward to working with you in the future. Feel free to contact me at or at April.Sora@saskatoon.ca. Kathy Allen Arts and Grants Consultant Kathy is our new Arts and Grants Consultant. She manages the Community Grant, Cultural Grant, Sports Participation Grant, and the Jack Adilman Grant. Kathy has an extensive background in theatre and arts administration. She was the Program Consultant for Dance, Music, and Theatre at the Saskatchewan Arts Board from 2004 to Highlights of her theatrical career include directing the Canadian Premier of The Beauty Queen of Leenane for New Theatre Co-op, & touring with the acclaimed Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan production of Romeo et Juliet. Kathy can be reached at or Kathy.allen@saskatoon.ca Spring 2013 page 7 Jan Cunningham Community Consultant Jan is the new Community Consultant for Dundonald, Confederation Park, Hampton Village, Massey Place, Pacific Heights, Parkridge and Westview Heights. After graduating from the U of S, she began a career in accounting before making the leap to community programming and community development. Jan has filled various roles in the past 15 years. She is passionate about community development, and you can reach her at or at Jan.Cunningham@saskatoon.ca.

To reach the Community Development office & staff, please call 306-975-3378. We hope you enjoy a well-earned rest & a safe summer!

8 To reach the Community Development office & staff, please call We hope you enjoy a well-earned rest & a safe summer! King George CA President & Secretary, John and Pat Dubets, had a great time along with 225+ volunteers, at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Party this spring. (* No artifacts were touched & this horse was not injured during the taking of this photograph!)

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