Parents’ Child Development Co-operative offers a program for school age children on Professional Development Days and other non school days such as Christmas break, Easter break and through the summer.
We operate in three schools: Brevoort Park School, St. Bernard School and St. Philip School.
For more information you can visit our website: www.mypcdc.ca
Recreation and Community Development has developed a wonderful program for teens in the City. Please join us at one of the following locations for the Teen Drop in Centre.
Location Name: Caswell Hill School Gym
Program Time: 2017 – 18:30 to 20:30
Days of the Week: Wednesdays
Age Category: Youth
Program Fee: FREE
Program Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 to Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Age Grouping: YOUTH
Community Association: Caswell Hill
DID YOU KNOW ME TA WE TAN means “Let’s Play” in Cree?
Each Centre has two leaders trained and certified in HIGH FIVE and can deliver moderate to vigorous activities based on skill development to meet the needs of the participants. HIGH FIVE is a certification based on the Principles of Healthy Child Development and is offered through Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association.
For more information on City of Saskatoon MeTaWeTan, please visit www.saskatoon.ca
Little Sisters In Action
Friday November 10th
Free one-day event for girls ages 10 – 14. Walk, dream, run and believe you can soar like an eagle! Be inspired to discover yourself by enhancing sell-confidence and leadership skills, and being physically active.
Where: White Buffalo Youth Lodge, 602 20th Street West, Saskatoon to register please call 306-975-3378.
Girls In Motion
Friday November 10
9:00am – 4:00pm – Shaw Centre (122 Bowlt Crescent)
A day for girls to become inspired to live a healthy, happy lifestyle and enjoy physical activities. This year’s sessions include Country Heat Class, Yoga, Athletics/Track and Field, Hula Hoopsters, and more!
Taking to the Court
Friday, November 10
9:00am – 4:00pm – Cosmo Civic Center (3130 Laurier Drive)
A day for boys to get active, learn, and improve skills in volleyball under the direction of qualified instructors.
Lunch and snacks are provided at each event. Space is limited. Please call 306-975-3378 before Wednesday, November 8 to register.
The Saskatoon Council on Aging is hoping to raise funds to help support our programs and services. Preston Park Retirement Residence is excited to host the Festival of Wreaths November 21 -28, 2017. Adorn your door with one of our beautiful home made wreaths! Proceeds will support the Saskatoon Council On Aging, a non profit organization dedicated to the promotion of dignity, health and independence of older adults. Preston Park is at 114 Armistice Way.
A week of holiday cheer to get you in the decorating spirit…
Tuesday, November 21: Sneak Peak Open House and advance bidding begins, Chase the Ace Draw
Wednesday, November 22: DIY Wreath and Door Swag Design with professional designer
Thursday, November 23: Silver White Winters display
Friday, November 24: Door Bells and Sleigh Bells display with crisp apple strudel
Saturday, November 25: Holiday Door Swag Display
Sunday, November 26: Balloon Wreath Winning, pop for prizes
Monday, November 27: Wreath wrap up – last chance to pre-purchase your favorite wreath
Tuesday, November 28: Merry Mix & Mingler – Live auction, raffle, entertainment and more!
Do not miss the sneak peek preview open house on November 21, 2017 from 2:30 p.m.– 4:30 p.m., providing attendees with the first opportunity to view this year’s wreath designs, purchase or advance bid on your favorites, place your holiday wishes in the wishing well, enjoy cookies and sugar rimmed cocktails! Your invitation to the preview party is complimentary. Further information is available at the Preston Park Market Mall kiosk, The Saskatoon Council on Aging or call us directly at 306-933-0515. Don’t wait, RSVP preferred for any of the events and be inspired by creative door decor. Home made baking will be served.
There will be a Remembrance Day Ceremony at the University of Saskatchewan on Saturday, November 11, 2017.
Event Details
Following the city-wide service at SaskTel Centre, there will be a wreath laying service at the Memorial Gates (near the College Drive entrance to Royal University Hospital) at 1:30 pm.
Reception to follow at Louis’ Loft. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Hello VVCA members, it is that time again to think about what can I do to get me out of the house and make winter go by quicker? Come on out a try something different or keep on going with what you are doing!!
Mark Tuesday January 9 & Thursday January 11, 7-8:30 on your calendars!
Registration is at Brunskill School (Multi-Purpose Room), 101 Wiggins Avenue North.
A membership fee of $10/individual, $20/family per year is required to participate in programs and must be presented at the time of registration. Varsity View Community Association honours other community association memberships.
In an effort to ensure everyone who wants to particpate can, cost-as-a-barrier assistance is available for those facing hardships. To inquire, please contact Barb (blgiles@sasktel.net) or inquire with any volunteer on registration night. All inquiries are confidential.
Our instructor is healthy now so self defence for women is a go!! Unfortunately we have to move it to Monday nights from 8:30-9:30! NOTE this is a change from the City’s Leisure Guide!
Other changes from the Leisure Guide include Tae Kwon Do pre-beginners should say OR instead of AND, that is, Wednesday OR Friday.Also, the Thursday night Yoga class was also missed in the Leisure Guide! Don’t you worry we put it back in in our newsletter!
Hope everyone had a happy and healthy holiday season!! Here is to a short winter filled with a lot of fun!!
Spring Soccer and Basketball registrations will be announced at a later date!
See Programs page for Winter 2018 programming.
– Barb and Maya
Do you carve your pumpkins? Or do you paint and add decorations to your pumpkins? Whatever you do, we can’t WAIT to see them!
Bring your pumpkins out and join us on Wednesday, November 1 at 6pm at Rotary Park for PUMPKINS IN THE PARK. Watch the many pumpkins come together and enjoy some free hot dogs & hot chocolate.
Pumpkins will be composted after the event.
The Saskatoon Fire Department strives to provide a four-minute traveling response time to all areas in the City of Saskatoon. Geographic modelling shows this level of service and safety will be possible to Sutherland and University area neighborhoods when Fire Station No. 5 is relocated from 105 Street and Central Avenue to closer to the intersection of Preston Avenue and College Drive.
SFD will be hosting two public information sessions, for you and your residents to attend and learn more about this project.
Tuesday, November 7
Sutherland School, Library
211 – 111th Street
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 9
Saskatoon Field House, Meeting Room #3
2020 College Drive
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
More information, including frequently asked questions and the history of Fire Station No. 5, will be available at www.saskatoon.ca/NewServiceModel.
Mammoth Book Sale 2017
Tuesday October 17 – Thursday October 19
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: GERMAN CULTURAL CENTRE (Cartwright St and Lorne Avenue)
A fundraising event by the CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN.
A Celebration of Music and Community!
Join us for an afternoon of music featuring Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra’s Silflay String Quartet performing musical gems by Jewish composers Achron and Korngold.
Sunday October, 22, 2017
2:00 pm
Congregation Agudas Israel (715 McKinnon Ave S)
FREE Admission
Donations accepted for the Congregation Agudas Israel Legacy Project Capital Campaign and St. John’s Cathedral Organ Restoration Fund.
THE PROGRAM THAT’S SWEEPING THE CITY
With winter just around the corner, it’s that time of the year for the annual two-week fall sweeping program to begin. City street sweepers will be removing leaves and debris from roads in heavily treed neighbourhoods. As you tidy your yard this fall we want to remind you that street sweepers will be coming to your neighbourhood very soon.
The program is expected to start Monday, October 16, and is determined by the weather and the amount of leaves on the ground.
Be on the lookout for the bright yellow No Parking signs that lets you know your street is about to be swept, and ensure your vehicle is off the street to avoid a possible ticket and tow.
Please do not push or blow leaves onto the street. This is illegal and residents may receive a Bylaw Notice if it is determined they pushed their leaves onto the street. Excess leaves can delay the cleaning schedule or even cause the entire street to be skipped.
Place yard clippings in your City of Saskatoon green cart or consider taking them to one of the City’s compost depots for free. Learn how you can compost at home at Saskatoon.ca/homecomposting.
Find your neighbourhood sweeping schedule at saskatoon.ca/sweeping and monitor City of Saskatoon Service Alerts to hear about unexpected changes that can affect your sweeping day.
At the September 2017 City Council meeting, the Varsity View (and Nutana) Residential Parking Permit (RPP) areas were expanded. VVCA carried out a volunteer led survey this spring and summer of the neighbourhood and gathered enough signatures to expand the zones
VVCA’s RPP will see a substantial expansion, where nearly half of the neighbourhood will now be under the program. Those under the RPP will need to go down to City Hall to get their $25 passes, which include one pass and one visitor pass. These must be displayed, and allow residents to park on their own street but they will still be under the 36-hour rule, which states that a vehicle must not remain in the same spot.
With online platforms such as AirBnB and VRBO becoming popular accommodation options for both residents and visitors, the City is reviewing the existing bylaw regulations for short-term accommodations.
Short-term accommodations include all rental arrangements in a residential dwelling where the host receives compensation from a guest that stays less than 30 days. Examples include vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, and AirBnBs.
Residents are invited to provide their input into the short-term accommodation review process by completing an online survey and/or attending the open house on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Frances Morrison Library.
Short-Term Accommodation Online Survey
Friday, September 29 to Thursday, October 26, 2017
Visit shapingsaskatoon.ca/projects to complete the online survey.
Short-Term Accommodation Open House
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Frances Morrison Library, 311 23rd Street East
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Come-and-go style event, with presentations running hourly starting at 4:30 p.m.
The results of this public consultation will be used to shape the direction of short-term accommodation regulations in Saskatoon and assist the City in gaining a better understanding of this issue as it relates to our community.
For more information on current regulations, please visit saskatoon.ca.
Friday September 29 – Sunday October 1, 2017
Millions of Canadians engage in thousands of free activities and performances hosted by artists, cultural organizations and municipalities in communities across Canada. From Nunavut to New Brunswick, and from British Columbia to Baffin Island – and all points in between – we share all the inspiration, artistry, creativity and expression that reflects the mosaic of Canadian culture.
As a leading national voice for an active and engaged cultural life, we provide marketing and industry development resources that lead to greater cultural engagement. The Culture Days national awareness campaign culminates in a three-day celebration of the arts starting on the last Friday of September.
What We Do
Every Culture Days weekend features thousands of free, hands-on, interactive activities where the public can discover the world of artists, creators, heritage experts, architects, curators, designers and other creative professionals in their communities.
With thousands of activities promoted through culturedays.ca, our digital channels, and national media partnerships, we drive a multi-level national awareness campaign designed to inspire and catalyze greater public arts participation in all Canadian communities.
Culture Days is a collaborative initiative that welcomes public participation. Everyone has a part to play in Culture Days whether you’re already passionate about the arts or interested in discovering something new.
September 24, 2017
Location: Broadway Avenue
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
The Word On The Street is moving to Broadway! Saskatoon’s annual celebration of Canadian authors and publishers is now in its seventh year, and after six successful festivals in downtown Saskatoon, will take place this year in the Broadway Business District area on Sunday, September 24.
Opening Ceremonies for this family friendly event kicks off at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 24 with author presentations, exhibitors and other activities continuing between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.