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Meet The Artist: Heather Shillinglaw

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Shillinglaw artwork: Sweetgrass Sway
The City of Saskatoon is hosting a public art presentation by Sweetgrass Sway artist
Heather Shillinglaw. The public is invited to meet the artist and hear her talk about her
artwork. Sweetgrass Sway is a temporary public art project comprised of 12 feather
shaped flags with images of sweetgrass on them and arranged in the infinity symbol.
It is currently installed at the entrance to Cosmopolitan Park at the top of the University
Bridge and end of College Drive through the City’s temporary public art Placemaker
Program.

The presentation will be:
Saturday, August 23rd, 2014
11 am
Kehrig Gallery
8th Floor of The Bessborough Hotel
803 – 601 Spadina Crescent East

Shillinglaw Poster

For more information about the Placemaker Program, please visit www.saskatoon.ca
and search under “P” for Placemaker Program.

Out of Your Tree fruit sharing co-op

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Out of Your Tree in Saskatoon is an urban fruit sharing co-op.

GOAL: Keep edible produce from going to waste through cooperative harvesting before food ends up on the ground, in the compost or in the garbage

IDEA: Simple, a group of volunteers harvest the fruit. 1/3 is left with the home owner, 1/3 is donated and 1/3 is kept by the volunteers

ACTION: We need volunteers and we need produce. If you are interested in joining our harvesting team or if you have fruit bearing trees or other produce to share (rhubarb, apples, berries, vegetables, etc.) please register with us. Talk it up! The best way to get others involved is to ask them!

REWARDS: A great FLEXIBLE volunteer opportunity; get the kids involved. When a harvest opportunity comes in, we will contact the list of volunteers to see who is available. AND you get to take home fresh, locally grown produce. Excellent for the homeowner who gets their fruit harvested, contributes to the community and has less clean-up come fall.

Volunteers and tree owners can register online at http://outofyourtree.org and find us on Facebook.

Interdependence Day YXE Varsity View (July 4)

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Interdependence Day YXE (#iddYXE) is an opportunity to enjoy the company of existing neighbourhood friends, make new ones, and celebrate community.

An event is being planned for the Varsity View neighbourhood on July 4.

 

Interdepence Day YXE varsity View

 

5:00pm – 9:00pm

Slacklining and Games in Raoul Wallenberg Park (Monroe Ave, between 11th and Main St.)

Feel free to bring games/equipment, etc. but we’ll have some to share too!

~Everyone Welcome~

Event on Facebook.

Youth Basketball Camps

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Youth basketball camps for 4 age levels during July and August in Saskatoon. Separate ability groups for skills-development, equal-play competitions, and fun. Free jersey and basketball to keep.

 

YAS 2014 FREE Mini-Camps outlines details about FREE YAS basketball mini-camps to be held during early July and early August.

YAS 2014 Basketball Camps Brochure outlines details about YAS basketball main camps to be held weekly all summer.

Pre-registration for both the mini-camps and the main camps can be done on YAS web site starting at Noon, Monday, June 16.

Request more information.
Email: info@yas.ca
Text or Tel: (306) 242-2425
Website

YAS – Young Athlete Saskatchewan Inc.
Headed by teachers and health-care professionals who are also leading basketball skills instructors as well as promoters of healthy and responsible life-styles among youth.

Congregation Agudas Israel Family Day in the Park (WEATHER UPDATE)

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***Event moved to 715 McKinnon Ave gym due to rain**

family-bbq

Congregation Agudas Israel Family Day in the Park, Sunday, June 15, 11am-3pm, Raoul Wallenberg Park or in 715 McKinnon Ave gym of the weather is bad.

Free craft for kids, free cheek and hand painting and temporary tattoos, free belly dance fun, BBQ & pop sale, games in the park, free bounce house. Come one, come all.

NOTE: Garage sale portion of the event has been cancelled.

Hosted by Congregation Agudas Israel.

VVCA will be volunteering at the event selling sno-cones in support of the new park improvements, supporting major projects that proceeded through community consultation.

To volunteer contact lisashiffman@shaw.ca.

Events:

Free barbecue
bouncy castle (starting at 11:15)
Crafts
Games
Cheek painting
Temporary tattoos
Belly dance lessons for all ages
Fundraising sno-cone and pop sales
Hope you can stop by! Bring friends!

4-H “Bite Into Summer” camp programs

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4-H Saskatchewan has teamed up with Agriculture in the Classroom (Sask.) for a second year to plan a summer camp program held in Saskatoon.

The first summer camp runs from July 7th -11th for youth ages 8-12 and our second overnight youth camp runs from July 14th -18th for youth ages 13-15.

The theme of the “Bite into Summer” youth camp program is food security and agriculture. Youth will have the opportunity to learn about the ever-growing important issue of food security and the impact that agriculture has on our everyday lives—developing a deeper understanding of where our food comes from. This is an exciting opportunity for youth to learn about an important topic while having fun and making new friends along the way. Campers will will go on numerous field trips, do hands projects, and listen to great guest speakers throughout the week.

Junior Day Camp:
July 7‐11, 2014 Saskatoon
Ages: 8 to 12 Cost: $220 (includes GST)

Intermediate Overnight Camp:
July 14‐18, 2014 Saskatoon
Ages: 13 to 15 Cost: $300 (includes GST)

Spots are still available! For more information or to register call 306-933-7727 or visit www.4-H.sk.ca

City Proposed Infill Regulations

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The Neighbourhood Level Infill Strategy (Strategy) made recommendations to address concerns regarding infill development that is currently occurring in established residential areas within Saskatoon. The Strategy recommended amending the development standards contained in the City of Saskatoon’s (City) Zoning Bylaw No. 8770 for primary dwellings (one-unit, two-unit, and semi-detached dwellings), and small multi-unit dwellings (up to four units) on corner lots. The Planning and Development Division is proposing changes to the Zoning Bylaw that will ensure that these types of infill development are more compatible with existing residential development.

Background and information materials will be available on www.saskatoon.ca, click “I” for Infill Development Strategy, along with the opportunity for residents to submit comments online.

The Strategy is one component of the overall Growing Forward! Shaping Saskatoon project to help guide investments to accommodate Saskatoon’s growth to half a million people.

SUSC Soccer Academy

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Saskatoon United Soccer Club (SUSC) is proud to offer a city wide outdoor soccer academy for the months of May, June, August and September. The academy is open to players age 4-14, and of all abilities.

The academy poster, which contains a detailed schedule of training times, what fields players train on, and the cost of the academy. The other attachment is the registration form that must be filled out and emailed,  no later than May 3.

Make sure to register early to ensure you are accepted!

Bike to Work Day

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The Bridge City Bicycle Co-op and In Motion are pleased to present Saskatoon’s second annual Bike To Work Day on June 4, 2014

About Bike To Work Day:

The mission of Bike To Work Day (BTWD) Saskatoon is to attract new cyclists to commuting while celebrating the efforts of those that already use their bikes to get to and from work.

We aim to have a network of Commuter Stations in locations around the city from 7 – 9am on the morning of Wednesday, June 4th, 2014. Local businesses and organizations in Saskatoon are invited to participate in BTWD by hosting a Commuter Station – a place for commuters to stop for grab-and-go refreshments, information, and a little fun on their way to work.

Benefits of Cycling to Work

Cycling is a healthy, convenient, low-cost and socially responsible form of everyday transportation that improves our community by decreasing traffic congestion and reducing air pollution. We hope this event inspires more people to use their bicycles for regular, active transportation and experience the benefits of increased mental and physical health upon arriving at work.

Host a Commuter Station:

If your business or organization is interested in hosting a Commuter Station, please read through the details on www.biketoworksaskatoon.com and submit a Commuter Station Request Form. Please note that filling out a form implies agreement to adhere to the commitments and responsibilities as outlined in the Station Manager’s Guide on the BTWD website.