Community Clean-Up Success!

Happy summer everyone,

Huge thank you to everyone who helped make KGCA’s Community Clean-Up Day on June 16 such a fantastic success! With the amazing support of our volunteers and residents, we managed to collect an impressive 13,160 kilograms of waste—how awesome is that?

But that’s not all—the e-waste drive was a hit too, bringing in 1.542 tonnes and earning us $771 from Shanked Computer Recycling. Big shoutout to the City of Calgary and their Community Cleanup Program for guiding us through this initiative, and thanks to Cerebral Palsy Alberta, Recon Metal, Shanked Computer Recycling, and the Legion for their support.

Let’s keep the momentum going and look forward to making an even bigger impact next year. It’s clear that when our community comes together, we can achieve incredible things. Seeing everyone pitching in to make a difference reminds us why these events are so important—they bring us closer and make our neighborhood an even better place to live.Together, we’re making our community cleaner and greener!

Sincerely,

Your KGCA Board of Directors

KGCA Garden

I first joined the KCGA community garden in 2018. I had one of the south facing garden plots in front of the hops wall. (attached images are June of 2018). After living in Renfrew, Marda Loop, the Beltline, and a year in Edmonton, I'm back in Killarney this year.

I first heard of Village brewery through their prostate cancer fundraiser. I fell in love with the Blacksmith, but the Village Blonde is a close second.

I was excited about this partnership back in 2018, however I knew very little about hops. A friend started the company https://www.instagram.com/wvhops/?hl=en Water Valley Hops west of Calgary. I learned a bit form him about pruning and maintenance after a visit to the property.

I'm excited to play a more active role in the maintenance of the KCGA hops vines this year. Not only are hops great for beer, one of my favourite recipes is this macaroni and cheese with a hoppy twist: https://steemit.com/food/@haphazard-hstead/how-to-cook-hop-mac-and-cheese-with-beer-hops-with-a-bonus-9-plant-wild-salad-too-thursday-s-green

We have very few plants in our northern climate that can grow as quickly as hoppy. They show visible growth daily. I'm curious to see how high the KCGA vines might climb this year now that they have a well established root system.

Jonathan H.

Food Truck Frenzy May 26

Dear Friends/Neighbors/Community,

Thank you so much for coming out with the inclement weather to our 2024 Food Truck Frenzy. As true Calgarians you supported us through it all. 

This was our biggest food truck event ever. Maybe our best event ever, period. The amount of smiles and laughs we saw on Sunday was overwhelming. The notes sent afterwards were very touching and reinforce why we do what we do for our Community. 

9 Food Trucks. 2 bands and 3 sets. 1 Brewery. 1 beer garden. 2 face painters. 1 balloon artist and 100 balloons made. 350ish amazing people. 47 new memberships. $$$$ raised for the hall.

Shout out to School of Rock, Right Here Right Now, Dandy Brewing, Amber and Anastasia for face painting, Kateryna for making balloons, Frozen Assets, Perogy Boys, Holy Griddle, To Go Viet, Burrito Mexican Food, Arepas Ranch, Lemon Heaven, Panini Boy, and Little Donut Bakery.

Stayed tuned for more events and programs coming such as the Market, Clean Up day June 16, Family Bike Event July 27, Miracle on 34 street on Sept 14, a family Halloween event in October, Wine tasting in November, Holiday movie night, and Last Minute Market in December. If we build it, we know you will come.

We have something special happening in our Community right now. We’re glad you’re a part of the amazing change to come at the KGCA. 

Sincerely,

Your KGCA Board of Directors

killarneyglengarry.com

KGCA Wine Night Mar 2024

On March 16, the KGCA organized and hosted its first Wine Night. We had a great turnout from the community (and people from around the city too). Each participant was able to sample 18 different wines from around the world thanks to Partridge Wine Imports, Scooter Beverages, and Galileo Wine and Spirits. What’s also interesting to note is that all 3 of the wine reps live in the KGCA neighborhood too.

After speaking with many of the attendees, we realized that these events are important avenues to socialize, network and meet new neighbors. If you build it they will come, and we definitely plan to organize more events for our beloved community members in the near future.

Even the food was local. We have partnered with Sinatras Pizzeria for our events, meetings and other occasions. They’re located at 3315 26 Ave SW just down the street. The pizza is outstanding!

We hope to see you out at our next event, the KGCA beer tasting event, on April 20th. Tickets can be purchased here online.

Event Tickets — Killarney-Glengarry Community Association (killarneyglengarry.com)

Sincerely

Thomas Mo

VP, KGCA