AGM Awesomeness
Thanks Ritchie for taking the time to attend the Annual General Meeting last month and of course for voting in your brand new Executive team and Board.
We are a touch biased but we think our community is pretty special. Ritchie has great people who are willing to contribute their time and energy, share neat ideas and work hard to make the community even better! Click here for a quick peek at the new roles and fab volunteers.
World Partnership Walk
At the Legislature Grounds
Let's Find Out About Ritchie
Do you have burning questions about Ritchie's history? Edmonton's Historian Laureate Chris Chang-Yen Phillips wants to help you find out the answers with a walking tour and a podcast. Maybe you've wondered what's up with the trees that got cut down on Whyte Ave, who was here 150 years ago, or whether it's true that trains ran through Mill Creek Ravine, or whether this area was ever underneath a glacier. At 11 am on Sunday, June 4, Chris will lead a walk around the neighbourhood based on your questions. And later in June, highlights from the walk will be featured on his local history podcast, Let's Find Out.
Come join us for a neighbourhood walk in Ritchie and we can find out about Ritchie's history together! Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ritchie-community-league-12491741349
Be a Good Sport!
The sun is shining and the smell of fresh-cut grass is in the air. Outdoor sports season is here at last!
The City of Edmonton maintains over 1,600 ball diamonds, soccer pitches and multi-use fields. Field users are asked to help us keep our fields in shape all season long by adhering to a few simple rules:
- Be respectful of the field and neighbourhood; you’re a guest there.
- Don’t litter, smoke or drink alcohol on the field.
- Park only in designated areas.
- Respect closures; they’re for the good of the field.
- If water pools on the field, don’t use it.
- Report damage and violations to 311.
Fields are closed periodically for maintenance, rest and rejuvenation. These short closures can help prevent longer, costly closures, and extend the life of the field. Visit edmonton.ca/sportsfields and check “Notifications” to confirm your field is open before heading out. You can also sign up to receive email or RSS closure notifications.
Have fun out there!
Hall Coordinator
For more information please click here.
Open House - Joseph-Moreau Replacement School
Let's Find Out About Ritchie!
Do you have burning questions about Ritchie's history? Edmonton's Historian Laureate Chris Chang-Yen Phillips wants to help you find out the answers with a walking tour and a podcast. Email questions to chris@letsfindoutpodcast.com by Sunday, May 21. Maybe you've wondered what's up with the trees that got cut down on Whyte Ave, who was here 150 years ago, or whether it's true that trains ran through Mill Creek Ravine, or whether this area was ever underneath a glacier. Send in anything you're curious about.
On Sunday, June 4, Chris will lead a walk around the neighbourhood based on your questions. And later in June, highlights from the walk will be featured on his local history podcast, Let's Find Out.
Stay tuned for more details on the upcoming neighbourhood walk!
Update on Ritchie Bike Racks
Thank you for voting for your favourite bike racks and for all the positive community support for this project. The two winning bike racks are:
We will be unveiling these racks in the Ritchie Community on June 10th during Bike Day! Be sure to keep and eye out and lock your bike up to these beauties soon.
An Evening at the Blue Chair
Mill Creek Clean Up
Brush Up Your Skills!
Adult Paint Night is the place to be. Come show us how you can swirl your paint brush and your wine glass at the same time!
The next paint night will be on Monday April 24. In this class, you will get creative and fresh with a Spring Landscape!
Remember, this program is for adults only but we'll take any level of experience.
- Where: Ritchie Community Hall - 7727 98 Street NW, Edmonton
- Time: 7:00 - 10:00 pm
- Cost: $25.00 (cash or cheque paid on night of event)
- Coffee is free, bring extra cash for wine
- Members and invited guests only
Please note, to sign up you must be a RCL member. If you are worried about missing out, please email ritchieprograms@gmail.com for information about joining our awesome community league. Membership has its perks - our members are welcome to invite a non-member as a paint night guest.
Hey Teens...
Ritchie's Teen Art Night has returned! Come get creative on April 11 during the Zentangle edition at the Hall.
This class will focus on using ink to create a small structured design within a large drawing. Bring along a black micro liner or pen, coloured
When: 5:00 - 7:00 pm on April 11 - a light meal is provided
If you have questions about the classes or the supplies, please email the instructor Hailey at hkcoogan@gmail.com
For changes to registration, email ritchieprograms@gmail.com