Come down to the Ritchie Hall on the last Saturday of the month for beers, snacks, and music. Bring your neighbour!

Saturday, March 29

Featuring: Tim and Pat Campbell

This local folk-rock duo will take you on a musical journey from the timeless classics of The Beatles to the modern hits of Coldplay, not to mention their own soulful originals. They’ll be joined by some of their talented musical friends throughout the evening. So, grab your friends, sit back, and soak in the cozy ambience to enjoy the captivating tunes of Tim and Pat.

This is a chill space and it’s not loud.
Play crib, enjoy some tunes, and have good priced goods.

Details:

• Bent Stick brews, cider option, NA options

• Snacks for purchase - Lucy’s pizza buns & exclusive to Ritchie, cheese buns.

• $5 admission at the door (price of admission includes one drink ticket for Ritchie resident members)

• Music: Tim and Pat Campbell - for when music is live, donations are appreciated. Pay what you can!

Volunteer Opportunities

• Set-up the seating / entry / games on tables

• Entry table for ticket and memberships and door watching

• Sell drinks and food

• Pro-server to supervise event (all night) and jump in to help bar when busy

• Tear down and clean up with help from friends

Calling all Edmonton gardeners! We’ve got a plant-filled presentation just for you, hosted by our friends at the Edmonton Native Plant Society.

Patrick from ENPS will be showcasing some of his beautiful photos of native plants and pollinators!

WHO IS THIS FOR?

This is for anyone who:

• loves to garden

• wants to learn more about native plants in Edmonton and Alberta

• wants to grow native plants

• wants to purchase seeds

MEET YOUR PRESENTER

Ritchie sends a warm welcome to Patrick Kyle, our presenter for the evening! Here’s a bit about Patrick in his own words:

“I am an amateur photographer and amateur naturalist. I was born and raised on a south-east Saskatchewan farm where some native prairie surrounding the farm thanks to road allowances and some native pasture land where native flowers grew. I worked for Environment Canada, Weather Services for over 35 years. I retired in 2006 and have volunteered extensively since then, doing the annual Elk Island flower count almost every year since retiring. I took the Edmonton city Master Naturist program in 2014 and have been participating with the Edmonton Native Plant Society ever since.”

Patrick now grows over 60 different native plants and shrubs in this yard!

SPECIAL GUESTS

We will have some special guests in attendance tonight!

• Hanna, West Ritchie Director and garden coordinator

• Becca, founder of New Grocery Movement

Hanna and Becca will be available for questions about their community gardens and other projects.

ONE VOLUNTEER NEEDED

We are looking for one volunteer to help out. You will be responsible for:

• greeting each attendee

• checking their name against the registration list

• showing them where they can hang their coats and get a snack

This seated shift lasts one hour, and you are welcome to stay to watch the entire presentation!

Ritchie members only please!

This youth empowerment workshop focuses on preparing youth for the job market and will cover areas including: resume writing, positive traits, power words, best practices, and drafting a sample resume.

The session will also include introduction to job searches, writing a cover letter, interview preparation, and dressing for the job. Ideal for youth 18 to 25 years old.

IN THIS WORKSHOP YOU WILL:

• develop a sample resume

• learn proper dressing for the job

• develop a sample cover letter

• establish job search optimization

• be prepared for a job interview

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Okama Brook is a volunteer with the Ritchie Community League. She is a capability building, organizational development, community engagement and social mobilization expert. She is the founder of the ACHA, a not for profit organization that supports youth, women and indigenous people's initiatives. In her previous job at Goodwill Industries of Alberta as a Child & Youth Resource Specialist, she developed resources that helped connect youth and families to sustainable livelihoods. She is an ethnocultural performing artist, mother of three thriving teenagers, and serves on several community boards. 

Crafternoon is an opportunity to hang out with likeminded crafters and work on your projects, maybe get some tips, and definitely get inspired!

Do you have a hard time setting aside time to craft or create?

Do you have a project that’s been on the go for months (years?) and you just can’t find the time to finish it?

Do you want to meet other crafters in Edmonton?

Crafternoon is the answer!

Bring your favourite craft supplies or a project on the go. We'll set you up at a table, and you can craft the afternoon away! There will be snacks, and friends new and old. Admission is "pay what you can", and this event is open to members and non-members of Ritchie.

Registration guarantees you a friendly reminder email a few days out, but is otherwise no obligation. Things come up, we get it!

Crafternoon is a low barrier way to spend some time creating for you, in a friendly and safe environment, with rad folks who also love crafting.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

• Any and all type of crafts and crafters.

• Folks who are looking for a craft community, and who value safe and accessible spaces.

• Crafters who want to get some work done on a project while they make a new friend.

WHAT TO BRING

• A mask; these are required in the crafting space to help keep us all safe

• Your own supplies or project to work on. We do not provide materials or instruction.

• Arts and crafts supplies for our Swap Table! You are welcome to take items from the table, even if you didn't bring any. Anything leftover at the end of the day will be donated to the Reuse Centre.

• We are an environmentally minded Community League, so we ask that you bring your own refillable water bottle or cup.

• Cash or card, "pay what you can" admission is payable by either at the door (minimum $5).

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Hey Ritchie Community League members! We’ve got FOUR roles to fill to ensure Crafternoon is a success!

• Set up

• Photographer

• Admission

• Tear down

If you have an hour to spare and want to meet some new folks, consider signing up! Consider your volunteer shift, your “pay what you can” admission.

Come down to the Ritchie Hall on the last Saturday of the month for beers, snacks, and music. Bring your neighbour!

Saturday, February 22
featuring

J SCOPE

Jerry, professionally known as J SCOPE, is a talented rapper and singer from Ukraine with Nigerian roots. He has a diverse background and a university degree in mining engineering. In addition to his music career, J SCOPE has also worked as a teacher for children, making him a well-rounded individual with a deep understanding of the world.

This is a chill space and it’s not too loud.
Play crib, enjoy some tunes, and have good priced goods.

Details: 18+, no minors (family care being discussed)

• Bent Stick brews and more! Including cider options

• Assortment of snacks for purchase - Lucy buns!

• Non-alcoholic beer

• $5 admission at the door (price of admission includes one drink ticket for Ritchie resident members)

• Music - J SCOPE

Volunteer Opportunities

• Set-up the seating / entry / games on tables

• Entry table for ticket and memberships and door watching

• Sell drinks and food

• Pro-server to supervise event (all night) and jump in to help bar when busy

• Tear down and clean up with help from friends

Beyond the
72hr Emergency Kit

Learn how to identify skills, build relationships, and tap into creativity that helps you respond in an emergency, so that when a crisis hits you are equipped to navigate it, even when you don't have an emergency kit on hand!

THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU IF: ​

• ​Want to learn how to BUILD RELATIONSHIPS with community members in order to prepare a more collective and inclusive emergency plan.

• You want to IMPLEMENT SKILLS to hold yourself through the hard times, and action even during overwhelm.

• You want to know WHAT YOU CAN OFFER in an emergency, because you haven't seen examples of neurodiverse or people with disabilities helping in an emergency.

• You get anxious when you think that you might be caught in an emergency  without your emergency kit.

AND YOU DON'T JUST WANT TO SURVIVE A DISASTER, you want to take collective action to address the policies that do nothing to prevent them, and build a world where the you, and the environment, can thrive.

Participants will leave with:

• A DIY 72hr Emergency Kit List that can be STARTED in less than 5 minutes for FREE!

• ​An introductory understanding of trauma responses, how they show up in a crisis, and exercises that help manage them.

• An introductory understanding of power for creating accessibility, for being inclusive, and for working collectively.

• A list of their specific skill sets and how to apply them to emergency preparedness and response.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Daniela Guerrero-Rodriguez (she/they) comes to us (virtually) all the way from BC, and is “that aunty who always has a random fact for every conversation topic, a closet full of bits and bobs for any occasion, and is always nerding out on some new topic they just found out about..”

SOME OF HER EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Director of Education at Groundswell Alternative Business School

• Frontline mental health care worker practicing cultural humility

• Emergency preparedness assistant for youth residential programs

• Master of Education in Arts for Social Change

• Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies

• Certificate in Community Capacity Building

• Art of Hosting Training

• Trauma Informed Facilitation Training

• Personal + Household Emergency Preparedness

They value relationships over projects, which looks like making care central to her emergency preparedness and community building. We are very excited to welcome Daniela (viirtually) to Ritchie!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

We need ONE volunteer to help out tonight. You will be responsible for welcoming attendees and checking their registration. This role is perfect for people who are outgoing, friendly, and a clear communicator. French-speaking is a bonus, but not a requirement.

Ritchie members only

Climate Connectors

Come learn about the City of Edmonton’s Neighbouring for Climate program and meet other climate-conscious folks from Ritchie, Hazeldean, Argyll and King Edward Park!

This 2-hour in-person event is an opportunity to help build local solutions, meet your neighbours, and uncover the resilient resources of our community.

Using worksheets, prompts, and a small group format, we will be brainstorming ideas for some of the Neighbouring for Climate cards. These plans will help our communities tackle climate change on a super local level.

THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR PEOPLE WHO:​

• are passionate about super local climate solutions

• received a Neighbouring for Climate toolkit from the City, but aren’t sure where to start

• want to learn more about the Neighbouring for Climate toolkit

• want to meet likeminded neighbours

• love talking positively about climate stuff!

All ages, experience and knowledge levels are welcome…and wanted! We need all voices and backgrounds contributing to the plans and community-centered solutions. If you have specific expertise in an area, we would love to know in advance.

We will have some simple activities for your kids if this would help encourage your attendance, but no direct “babysitter”. There will also be some simple snacks free of most allergens to keep us fueled for the afternoon!

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS

Bios from Lisa and Hanna coming soon!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

We need ONE volunteer to help out tonight. You will be responsible for welcoming attendees and checking their registration. This role is perfect for people who are friendly, independent, and a clear communicator. French-speaking is a bonus, but not a requirement.

Come down to the Ritchie Hall every last Saturday of the month for beers, snacks and music. Bring your neighbour!

Saturday, January 25
Music, cards and SPILT

LIVE MUSIC BY VON BIEKER

This is a chill space and it’s not loud.
Play crib, enjoy some tunes, and have good priced goods.

PRE-PUB SPECIAL ADDITION: Pre-pub night tasting session with non alcoholic professionals from Spilt Zero Proof. Yes, you can use your gift card for this event.

*You do not need to register for Pub Night, but you need to buy tickets in advance for the Spilt event. Registration closes noon on Jan 24.

Details: 18+, no minors

• Longroof and Bent Stick brews, cider options

• Assortment of snacks for purchase - Lucy buns!

• Non-alcoholic beer and special dry January options

• $5 admission at the door (price of admission includes one drink ticket for Ritchie resident members)

• Come and enjoy local talent while still chillin’ in conversations with your friends.

  • Donations appreciated for live shows - pay what you can so all can listen.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Set-up the seating / entry / games on tables

• Ticket and memberships, door watchers and roamers

• Sell drinks and food (don’t need pro-serve)

• Pro-server to supervise event (all night)

• Tear down and clean up

Let's explore the vibe we want for 2025 and celebrate the majestic humans we are!

Build a personalized collage answering the question WHO AM I? Our expert instructor will help you incorporate community connections in your collage, and build some new ones too!

$10 admission or barter

WHO IS THIS FOR?

• You want a fabulous start to 2025

• You want to build a visual representation of your values

• You want to practice your collage skills

• You want to play with art in a fun and supportive atmosphere!

• You want a chill, afternoon hang out opportunity for you and your friends

• You want to meet other crafters in Edmonton!

• Suitable for beginners, teens and up

WHAT IS INCLUDED

• Poster board

• Magazines, books, flyers for collage materials

• Mod Podge, glue sticks

• Scissors

• Worksheet to help you zone in on your values, unique characteristics, and community connections

• Supportive and knowledgable instructions

• Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages

WHAT TO BRING

Most of the supplies are provided (included in the cost of the workshop), but here are some extras you can bring for your comfort.

• A water bottle or cup for hydration

• Mask for safety

• Sweater or layers - it can get drafty in our hall!

• Magazines or books you would like to share with the class!

BARTER OPTION

If $10 is out of your budget right now, never fear! We have a barter option available for admission. If you select that when checking out, Lisa will contact you in advance to make arrangements for your barter offering. Some popular options are:

• contribute a box of cookies or package of tea to the snack table

• donate tools or other supplies

• volunteer for set up or at the welcome table - for Ritchie Community League members only

Please note: the barter option is limited to 4 registrations at this time, and it is only available until January 13. This option is available once you visit the registration page here.

Here are some examples of the style and design we’ll be practicing in the workshop.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We are recruiting 3-4 volunteers to help us host this event! Does this sound like you?

• Admissions and welcome table

• Snack station maintenance

• Photography

• Crafty folks who can offer attendees tips on using the materials

• Set up and tear down

Shifts vary from 30 minutes to 2 hours, and relevant training/supervision is provided. Community league members only! If you have questions about volunteering, please email secretary@ritchie-league.com

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Lisa loves all arts and craft media, but is a papercrafter at heart. She has been teaching scrapbooking and multi-media art for 10+ years, and is a published scrapbooker. She loves helping her students break out of their comfort zone!

ABOUT NOT LADYLIKE COMMUNITY

This workshop is presented alongside Ritchie neighbour Not Ladylike Community. Their mission is is to bring folks together, to build community care and resilience, and offer a reliable "third space" in a time where those options are lacking. Visit their website to learn more about the various clubs, meetups and events they host that align with their values of creativity, nature, and justice.

Ritchie Community League is excited to welcome the folks from Paths for People to our hall to discuss active transportation, and provide context to current and future civic projects in our neighbourhood.

PATHS FOR PEOPLE

Paths for People traces part of its foundation to a community league group working on getting more bike infrastructure in their neighbourhood. Yay community leagues! In 2015, the group was formalized as Paths for People, and expanded their mandate to cover all forms of active transportation across the city. They strive to help Edmonton become a multi-modal city where active transportation is a safe, accessible, year-round option for all.

They have 5 main goals:

• Promote safe, accessible, enjoyable active transportation for all

• Advocate for active-transportation infrastructure, policy and leading practices

• Bust active-transportation myths

• Foster community and relationships with allies

• Grow a diverse, engaged and inclusive membership

Learn more about Paths for People on their website here.

Hey Ritchie members! Check back soon for volunteer sign up.

Join Ritchie Community League’s West Ritchie Garden and New Grocery Movement for a community canning workshop!

Join New Grocery Movement and the West Ritchie Community Garden for another exciting canning workshop - this time, on jalapeño jelly. Our resident canning expert and league member, Ash, will be walking us step by step through the canning process. We'll provide all the instructions and supplies, and you'll walk away with your own jar of jalapeño jelly!

DETAILS

• Canning materials are supplied

• Kitchen space is limited, so please register in advance to save your spot!

TICKETS

This event is $6.66 on eventbrite - registration is required to hold your spot.

If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to garden@ritchie-league.com.

SOLD OUT!

Ticket holders only. If your name is not on the list, please find another cool spot in Ritchie to hang out for the night.

Friday, December 13
Ritchie Hall. No door sales.

Details:

• Tickets are sold out!

• Bent Stick brews and Southbound cider

• Beb’s Bagel snack

Volunteer Opportunities for League members

• 1 of 3 security spots available

Dream job: delivery driver?

Our exclusive 2025 merch is ready to go and we can’t wait to get it into the deserving hands of our Ritchie Crew. But we need your help on December 8th to assemble and deliver all of that sweet sweet swag to our subscribers across the community.

There are two shifts up for grabs, depending on your abilities and availability:

• 10am - 12pm: assemble the goody bags at the hall

• 12 - 1:30pm: door to door delivery in Ritchie

Sign up to volunteer to deliver Ritchie Merch throughout the neighbourhood. 

Pub nights are back!

Come down to the Ritchie Hall every last Saturday of the month for beers, snacks and music. Bring your neighbour!

November 30: Bent Stick Beer & 24 Days ‘til Christmas!

Details:

• Bent Stick brews and cider

• Assortment of snacks for purchase

• Non-alcoholic beer and other drink options available

• 18+ - DJ Derek

• $5 admission at the door (price of admission includes one drink ticket for Ritchie members)

Volunteer Opportunities

• Set-up seating / entry

• Door watchers and roamers

• Ticket sales / ID check

• Sell drinks and food (don’t need pro-serve)

• Pro-server to supervise event (all night or split shift)

• Merch and Membership table

• Tear down and clean up

Crafternoon is an opportunity to hang out with likeminded crafters and work on your projects, maybe get some tips, and definitely get inspired!

Bring your favourite craft supplies or a project on the go. We'll set you up at a table, and you can craft the afternoon away! There will be snacks, and friends new and old. Admission is "pay what you can", and this event is open to members and non-members of Ritchie.

Registration guarantees you a friendly reminder email a few days out, but is otherwise no obligation. Things come up, we get it!

Crafternoon is a low barrier way to spend some time creating for you, in a friendly and safe environment, with rad folks who also love crafting.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

• Any and all type of crafts and crafters.

• Folks who are looking for a craft community, and who value safe and accessible spaces.

• Crafters who want to get some work done on a project while they make a new friend.

• Heads up: Your photo might be taken to use in future Ritchie Community League and NLL marketing. Please inform a volunteer immediately if you have any concerns.

WHAT TO BRING

• A mask; these are required in the crafting space to help keep us all safe

• Your own supplies or project to work on. We do not provide materials or instruction.

• Arts and crafts supplies for our Swap Table! You are welcome to take items from the table, even if you didn't bring any. Anything leftover at the end of the day will be donated to the Reuse Centre.

• We are an environmentally minded Community League, so we ask that you bring your own refillable water bottle or cup.

• Cash or card, "pay what you can" admission is payable by either at the door (minimum $5).

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We’ve got FOUR roles to fill to ensure Crafternoon is a success!

• Set up

• Photographer

• Admission

• Tear down

If you have an hour to spare and want to meet some new folks, consider signing up!

Tonight’s presentation will focus on downsizing and decluttering.

We will be sharing strategies to downsize with ease! Our professional organizer will cover the 5 stages of organizing, tips for decluttering with confidence and how to rehome your old treasures.

PRESENTER BIO

My name is Shannon Foster. I am the Senior Organizing Consultant at Sort & Simple Professional Organizing. At Sort & Simple we assist overwhelmed families, busy professionals and seniors that are downsizing. We have a focus on sustainability and enjoy helping our clients repurpose and donate their items.

Volunteer needed

We need one volunteer for tonight’s presentation! If you have great social skills and attention to detail, we would love for you to you host our welcome table. This role ensures all attendees feel welcome and know the logistics of the evening, after you log their registration upon entry.

Time: 1 hour

Accessibility: Sitting, reading, writing and speaking English. Additional languages - especially French - are a bonus, but not required.

If you’re interested, sign up now!

Learn about the radical history of zines and then build your own! Let’s celebrate all the fun things you did this year in this ZINE WORKSHOP at Ritchie Hall.

2024 is quickly coming to an end (yikes!) and you’re already lamenting the things you didn’t do. Friend! Don’t despair!

You did a lot this year, we know you did! Let our expert instructor help you relive all your special moments - and build a mini zine scrapbook to memorialize them for. ev. ah.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

• You are a beginner

• You want to get started in scrapbooking

• You want to make their first (or 100th) zine in community

• You want a chill, afternoon hang out opportunity for you and your friends

• You want to meet other crafters in Edmonton!

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Admission includes:

• Coffee, treats and a pump up playlist

• Borrow our tools: scissors, corner rounder, pens, markers, pencil crayons

• Consumables: stickers, colourful paper, magazines for collage

• Step-by-step instructions on creating a zine - multiple patterns!

• Caring guidance from our expert teacher Lisa - a published scrapbooker and long-time instructor!

You will leave with at least one completed zine with lots ot tips and strategies for building more at home. Discover enhanced confidence in your crafting skills, and new friends.

WHAT TO BRING?

Most of the supplies will be provided (included in the cost of the workshop), but here are some extras you can bring for your comfort.

• A water bottle or cup for hydration

• Mask for safety

• Sweater or layers - it can get drafty in our hall!

• Magazines or flat ephemera you would like to share with the class!

You do NOT need to bring printed photos of your special memories. Lisa will walk you through a process to capture them through doodles, collage, and writing!

BARTER OPTION

If $10 is out of your budget right now, never fear! We have a barter option available for admission. If you select that when checking out, Lisa will contact you in advance to make arrangements for your barter offering. Some popular options are:

• contribute a box of cookies or package of tea to the snack table

• volunteer for set up or at the welcome table - for Ritchie Community League members (use this link to sign up for a volunteer shift)

• and more…

Please note: the barter option is limited to 4 registrations at this time, and it is only available until November 11.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We are recruiting 3-4 volunteers to help us host this event! Does this sound like you?

• Admissions and welcome table

• Snack station maintenance

• Photography

• Crafty folks who can offer attendees tips on using the materials

• Set up and tear down

Shifts vary from 30 minutes to 2 hours, and relevant training/supervision is provided. If you have questions about volunteering, please email secretary@ritchie-league.com

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR!

Lisa loves all arts and craft media, but is a papercrafter at heart. She spent 10+ years teaching and working at a popular Edmonton scrapbook store. She loves helping her students break out of their comfort zone!

ABOUT NOT LADYLIKE COMMUNITY

This Workshop is presented alongside Ritchie neighbour Not Ladylike Community. Their mission is to bring folks together, to build community care and resilience, and offer a reliable "third space" in a time where those options are lacking. Visit their website to learn more about the various clubs, meetups and events they host that align with their values of creativity, nature, and justice.

Join Ritchie Community League and New Grocery Movement for a community pickling workshop!

This event will take you through the steps of making your own pickles, using whatever vegetables you have left from your garden harvest. Cucumbers, peppers, beets, your choice!

Join your friends from the Ritchie community gardens at the Ritchie Community League kitchen for this exciting workshop!

DETAILS

• BYOV (bring your own vegetables)

• Canning materials are supplied

• Kitchen space is limited, so please register in advance to save your spot!

TICKETS

This event is FREE, but registration is required to hold your spot.

If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to garden@ritchie-league.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Community League Day offers an opportunity to celebrate our awesome community, get involved, and have fun with your neighbours!

Ritchie is a diverse and inclusive community - and we hope to see all of our members and their non-member neighbours out to enjoy the event!

• Pancake Breakfast

• Meet the instructors of some of Ritchie’s programs and classes - and sign up!

• Learn about various volunteer opportunites with the league

• Merch and Membership sales

• BBQ Raffle DRAW at 3:00 pm >  GET YOUR TICKETS

Volunteer to help

• Activity station

• Set up tables and chairs

• Food service

• Work at the Merch and Membership booth

• Clean up and tear down

Ritchie Community League is excited to announce our new hall fundraiser! - Grab your tickets now and enter to win a Traeger Pro 780 wi-fi enable wood pellet grill BBQ!

Ritchie Community League exists to create a welcoming and inclusive community for all Ritchie residents through advocacy, activities, programs, and supporting each other with opportunities to get to know our neighbours and have a sense of belonging within the community. We are based in Edmonton, Alberta.

Funds raised by this raffle will support our long journey to build a new hall! This community need was identified many years ago through direct consultation with Ritchie residents.

The winner will be contacted to claim their prize.

Thank you for your support!

Do you have questions about waste that keep you up at night?

“What do I do with my dead batteries?”

“Can I put dog poop in my green bin?”

“What does plastic # 7 mean?”

Ritchie found a few City of Edmonton Master Composter Recyclers to help you answer all of those questions, and more!

Join this evening presentation to learn about the various waste, recycling, and composting tools you have access to in the city, along with tips for reducing and reusing your household waste.

BONUS!

If you register before September 14 and submit your question about waste, we will incorporate it into the presentation!

EVENT DETAILS

• FREE and open to Ritchie members and non-members

• Material covered will be relevant to apartment and single family home dwellers

• Appropriate for mature teens and older

• Easy prompts provided for discussions with other attendees

• Presentation will be in spoken English only, but our MCRs are fluent in Urdu, Polish, German as well for questions and conversation; there is no sign language interpretation available at this time

• Light snacks and beverages provided

• Bring an item that you don’t know what ot do with, and we will tell you where it goes and why! (Please no hazardous items; items must fit into a shopping bag and you must take the item with you at the end of the presentation.)

If you have any questions about the presentation, please direct them to secretary@ritchie-league.com

PRESENTER BIOS

Our four presenters are fluent in Urdu, Polish, German, and English. We are excited to chat with you about waste and answer all of your tough questions!

Jolanta: “Being fluent in English, Polish and German, I am a proud Canadian with a strong Polish Heritage. I also have extensive training in Archaeology, having completed my Bachelor's Degree at the University of Alberta. On dig sites, we used to call ourselves rubbish collectors! I graduated in the 2024 Master Composter Recycler Program.”

Ehlam: “I am a fourth-year undergraduate student pursuing an Honors Physiology Degree and a Certificate in Sustainability at the University of Alberta. I have a deep passion for innovative sustainability practices! Since Grade 10, I have been maintaining a tilapia aquaponics system and donating the fruits and vegetables grown to local restaurants. Additionally, I have made and sold over 500 beeswax wraps to fundraise for families affected by fires. My interest in waste reduction deepened after completing the 2024 Master Composter Recycler Program, and I’m excited to share what I’ve learned with fellow Edmontonians!”

Lisa: “I can’t remember when I graduated the MCR program in Edmonton, but my son was a toddler and he’s 19 now! I still love talking about garbage and compost, though my activities now focus more on helping other folks address their climate anxiety, spreading awareness of climate injustices, and connecting people with their peers. You’ll most often find me hosting events and clubs at Not Ladylike Community, and volunteering with Ritchie Community League.”

What is an MCR?

Master Composter Recyclers are specially trained City of Edmonton volunteers and community advocates for waste reduction. These knowledgable folks help Edmontonians reduce, reuse, recycle, and compost. This is a self-directed volunteer program, so the individuals you will meet tonight built the presentation themselves using their training! They love chatting about all things waste.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED

We need one volunteer for tonight’s presentation! If you have great social skills and attention to detail, we would love to have you host our welcome table. This role ensures all attendees feel welcome and know the logistics of the evening, after you log their registration upon entry.

Time: 1 hour

Accessibility: Sitting, reading, writing and speaking English. Additional languages - especially French - are a bonus, but not required.

If you’re interested, sign up now!

In the movement against throw-away culture and fast fashion, rediscover and transform your favourite well-worn fashion items under the guidance of our volunteer experts.

Bring your apparel items needing repair, and use our machines, various tools, and diverse scraps to repair, mend, and reimagine your own items. We will help you every step of the way, offering tips and tricks, training on the machines, and general mending advice.

Please pre-register at link below so we know to expect you and have the supplies required on hand. Registration is also available at the door.

This is a FREE community event supplemented by The City of Edmonton’s Waste Reduction Grant.

Join Ritchie Community League as we start our 2024-2025 year of presentations with a timely topic - getting ready for extreme heat.

This gathering is for people who:

• Feel anxious about climate impacts that are at their doorstep

• Want to help their family and community deal with extreme heat

• Are looking for hope and connection in these difficult times

Using information from the City of Edmonton’s Neighbouring for Climate Toolkit and 350.org’s Community Climate Circles template, we have crafted an evening for you to talk with your neighbours about how to stay safe when facing extreme heat and start to take action to make sure everyone can stay safe.

Agenda

1. Welcome and land acknowledgement

2. Sharing our stories

3. Keeping your home safe

1. Climate Safety Tips

4. Keeping our community safe

1. Mapping

2. “Climate Safety Buddies”

5. Keeping everyone safe

1. “New normal”

2. Who is most impacted

3. City of Edmonton extreme weather response

4. 350.org “Heat Pumps for All” campaign

5. Next steps

6. Wrap up and goodnight

1. Time for casual conversation before we head out for the night

Depending on the number of people in attendance, we will be doing some small group work to brainstorm safety tips and map the resources already in place in our community. This will be most impactful if you are a Ritchie resident, or from the surrounding communities, but everyone is welcome!

about our presenterS

Lisa Kercher wears many (sustainable) hats in our community! She is the founder of Not Ladylike Community, Secretary of the Ritchie Community League, Waste Free Edmonton volunteer and host of their Climate Chats program, and a Master Composter Recycler. Her mission in life is to create opportunities for people to meet each other, build resilience in their communities, and get connected to climate actions. By day she works with impoverished and houseless folks who face significant barriers to healthcare and are on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Check out Not Ladylike Community for some of her other community building efforts!

Chelsea Boos lives as a guest on Treaty 6 territory and the homelands of the Métis Nation. She works at the intersection of creativity, climate justice, and community development. As a decorated cultural worker, arts non-profit administrator, and neighbour of Edmontonians, she is passionate about co-creating this city with her community. Check out chelseaboos.com for a portfolio of writing, lens-based art, and illustration.

Crafternoon is an opportunity to hang out with likeminded crafters and work on your projects, maybe get some tips, and definitely get inspired!

Bring your favourite craft supplies or a project on the go. We'll set you up at a table, and you can craft the afternoon away! There will be snacks, and friends new and old. Admission is "pay what you can", and this event is open to members and non-members of Ritchie.

“The perfect way to spend a Sunday. I made a lot of progress on my craft/hobby, got inspo for new crafts/hobbies, got to engage in a supply swap, meet new people and see old friends. It's a win-win”

Pre-registration guarantees you a friendly reminder email two days out, but is otherwise no obligation. Things come up, we get it! Crafternoon is a low barrier way to spend some time creating for you, in a friendly and safe environment, with rad folks who also love crafting.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

• Any and all type of crafts and crafters.

• Folks who are looking for a craft community, and who value safe and accessible spaces.

• Heads up: Your photo might be taken to use in future Ritchie Community League and NLL marketing. Please inform a volunteer immediately if you have any concerns.

WHAT TO BRING

• A mask; these are required in the crafting space to help keep us all safe

• Your own supplies or project to work on. We do not provide materials or instruction.

• Arts and crafts supplies for our Swap Table! You are welcome to take items from the table, even if you didn't bring any. Anything leftover at the end of the day will be donated to the Reuse Centre.

• We are an environmentally minded group (and Community League), so we ask that you bring your own refillable water bottle or cup.

• Cash or card, "pay what you can" admission is payable by either at the door (minimum $5)

ACCESSIBILITY

• This building is wheelchair accessible, but please be aware of these constrictions: there is a small lip on the front door, the vestibule is tight for turning, and the powered door is currently inoperable.

• Wheelchair accessible, gendered washrooms.

• Free parking immediately outside in a paved parking lot.

• Bus access on 99 street or 77 avenue.

• Bikes racks.

• Treats are free of most common allergens (vegan, gluten free, no nuts), non-dairy milk for coffee and tea, caffeine free tea options

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer sign up coming soon!

Presented in partnership with Ritchie neighbour, Not Ladylike Community.

CHECK OUT THE TIME CHANGE! Join Ritchie's community gardens as they link up to bring you a summer bike crawl through the neighbourhood! 

Did you know that the Ritchie neighbourhood is home to three community gardens? Join us on a summer day as we crawl (bike or walk) between each garden, getting the chance to meet your fellow gardeners in the community and show off your garden boxes! 

Stop 1: Mill Creek Healing Park with the New Grocery Movement (NGM) Garden Club. Join in field games and activities, or just lounge on the grass. Learn about the NGM Garden Club and the Mill Creek Healing Park. 

Stop 2: West Ritchie Community Garden. Learn about West Ritchie's journey and how to get involved in the Ritchie Community League. 

Stop 3: Trinity Community Garden. There, we will learn about their story while grabbing drinks and settling in to the Grindstone patio for a night of dancing and entertainment.

Space is limited Register today!

Questions about this event? Please email west@ritchie-league.com

Potluck time! Will your secret recipe steal the show?

RITCHIE MEMBERS ONLY*
Connect with your neighbours and try a new food! All ages, all types of dishes!

Bring your famous mac and cheese, or Grandma’s recipe for rhubarb crisp. At least 10 servings, so there’s plenty to share!

YOU decide what dish to bring:

• Main course

• Side dish

• Salad

• Appetizer

• Dessert

• Snack

• Your speciality!

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Please use the Alberta Health and Safety Guidelines when preparing your food.

2. Print out your POTLUCK FOOD CARD to bring with you. (Or fill one out at the event.)

3. Confirm your Ritchie membership in advance or purchase one at the event. (Here are instructions to LOOK UP YOUR MEMBERSHIP)

*Due to Alberta Health Services guidelines and our insurance coverage we must restrict this event to Ritchie members only. You will have the opportunity to confirm or purchase your membership at the door.

Can’t cook to save your life? We’ve got you covered!

In lieu of bringing a dish, you can help out as a volunteer. We always need extra hands…

• Set up tables and chairs, forks and serving spoons

• Welcome your neighbours, and check their memberships; help them fill out their ingredients cards and find a place to display their dish

• Put away tables and chairs, wash dishes, tidy up the hall

Questions about volunteering? Check in with volunteers@ritchie-league.com

Every Tuesday starting on June 4.

The Public Farmers Market will operate from 3:30 to 8:00 every Tuesday until September 24.

As in the years prior, the market will host fruit, local veggies, artisan handicrafts, meats, seafood, etc.

The Ritchie Community League will also be hosting a table at the Market selling merch and memberships. SIGN UP to volunteer at the table.

Let's not forget the food trucks that will be there as well. We hope you have enjoyed the market in the past and look forward to having you visit us often this summer.

Questions about the market or any vendors wishing to join, can call 780-913-2586.

Please email, tweet, instagram or whatever you use to pass this great news along.

See you at the Market

Sign up to volunteer at the Ritchie Community League merch table

No experience necessary

Hey Ritchie, you know what June is!?

The Community League Bike Month Challenge!! Get your bikes tuned and your neighbors to join our STRAVA group over the next couple weeks so we are ready to roll!! We’ve got an undefeated title to defend!!

Ritchie community members can join the fun by either logging kilometers as part of the Ritchie United STRAVA group or emailing their totals for the week to ritchie-united@ritchie-league.com after your last ride for the week on Sunday.

More information on the Bike Month Challenge Page

You're invited to Crafternoon!

Bring your favourite craft supplies, or a project on-the-go. We'll set you up at a table, and you can craft the afternoon away with friends and neighbours!

See you at the hall on Sunday, May 26, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

Crafternoon is a low barrier way to spend some time creating for you, in a friendly and safe environment, with rad folks who also love crafting.

Important details:

• Masks are required

• Admission is pay what you can at the door, cash or card (minimum $5)

• Open to Ritchie members and non-members from any community

• All snacks are free of most common allergens

What to bring

• A mask; these are required in the crafting space to help keep us all safe.

• Your own supplies or project to work on. We do not provide materials or instruction.

• Arts and crafts supplies for our Swap Table! You are welcome to take items from the table, even if you didn't bring any. Anything leftover at the end of the day will be donated to the Reuse Centre.

• We are an environmentally minded league, so we ask that you bring your own refillable water bottle or cup.

• Cash or card, admission is payable by either at the door (minimum $5).

Presented alongside Ritchie neighbour, Not Ladylike Community.

Volunteer Opportunities available at Crafternoon!

Volunteer shifts run from 30 minutes to 2 hours. We provide all the training you need, and welcome ages teen and up of all abilities. Enthusiasm is the top requirement! This is a great, low barrier way to get involved with Ritchie. We can't host events without our dedicated volunteers!

• Greet attendees and take admission at the door - comfortable with phone apps and making change is essential

• Set up tables, chairs, snack table ahead of the event - ability to follow directions, lift folding chairs, and/or make coffee is essential

• Take photos and videos throughout the event - familiarity with a camera phone is essential

• “Tear down” involves putting everything away and leaving the hall as tidy as we found it!