Win a free garden plot for the summer courtesy of the City of Red Deer at Red Deer PCN’s Gardening Together Health Cafe

Gardening Together Health Café

May 25, 2023, from 2-4 pm

Join Shelly Cooper AHS Dietitian, Lynsey Hermary PCN Rec Therapist and Julia Vallance BScN RN

Who: Anyone can attend. If you are: new to gardening, are a seasoned gardener but don’t have the stamina for a large plot, want to get active and out in nature, meet some new people, and grow tasty low-cost food.

What: Join us to learn more about gardening, plant some seeds, get some great recipes, and learn how to save money and still eat great. Anyone interested can Enter to win a FREE small plot for the summer!

Where: At Parkside Gardens- South (north of Save on Foods, off Nash Street). Plot B12

Be prepared to stand, move around, and plant some seeds. If you wish to sit, please bring your own chair.

Parking on the road.

Limited parking located next to the garden (please only use if you have mobility difficulties).

Kids welcome, outdoor games provided by Red Deer Polytechnic Garden plot donated by City of Red Deer.

For more information contact Julia or Lynsey at Red Deer Primary Care Network 403-343-9100.

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Pop-up Spray Park Thursday at Ecole Oriole Park School (5 Oldbury St)

Published on July 10, 2024

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Join Red Deer Emergency Services, RCMP and Municipal Enforcement and keep cool every Thursday in July and August.

Beat the Heat pop-up spray parks are once again returning to a neighbourhood near you this summer!

Red Deerians are invited to join Red Deer Emergency Services as they use fire engines to create temporary spray parks every Thursday evening throughout July and August.

Pop-up spray parks will run from 6:30 – 8 p.m. in the following locations for summer 2024:

July 11 – Ecole Oriole Park School (5 Oldbury St)
July 18 – Fairview School Park (5901 55 St)
July 25 – Dawson Park (140 Davison Dr)
August 1 – St. Elizabeth Seton School Park (35 Addinell Ave)
August 8 – Kentwood Disc Golf Park (168 Kendrew Dr)
August 15 – Joseph Welsh School Park (4401 37 Ave)
August 22 – Father Henri Voisin School Park (60 Clearview Dr)

Municipal Policing Services and Red Deer RCMP will also be joining to offer police vehicle tours, and local partners from Red Deer Child Care Society, Red Deer Food Bank, Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre and community associations will be providing fun kid activities and treats.

Events are weather dependent and will not go ahead if weather warnings are in place. Please make sure to check The City’s social media pages each Thursday for updates.

For more information, visit reddeer.ca/popupsprayparks.

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“Meet Me At The Park” Free drop in programing for kids at Kentwood’s St. Lorenzo School this week

Published on July 10, 2024

City of Red Deer

Looking for fun this summer? Want to get outside and enjoy our beautiful neighbourhood parks and green spaces? Join us for Meet Me at the Park – a free drop-in program for all ages!

Meet Me at the Park aims to bring our community together by offering informal and unstructured recreational opportunities that support physical activity, creativity, and social connection.

Each park location has amenities to compliment the program and when possible, a gathering space such as an Activity Centre may be available to provide washroom access. Please note that parents are responsible for their children at all times and must be available in case of an emergency. Children under six years are welcome to attend with a parent or guardian.

Activities may include the following:

Soccer/basketball/tennis/pickleball/badminton/baseball
Circuit courses, obstacle course
Block party & yard games
Arts and crafts
Gardening and nature fun

The program runs Monday to Thursday from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Friday’s from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

2024 Schedule

Date	Location	Address

July 8-12	St Lorenzo School	150 Kingston Drive
July 15-19	Don Campbell	99 Irving Crescent
July 22-26	Clearview Meadows	93 Cornett Drive
July 29 – Aug 2	Mountview Sunnybrook	4316 32 Street
Aug 6-9	Normandeau	49 Noble Avenue
Aug 12-16	Morrisroe East	35 McLean Street
Aug 19-23	Oriole Park	5 Ogden Avenue
Aug 26-30	West Park	3811 57 Avenue

Activities offered will vary from site to site based on the amenities available and will include a variety of options for unstructured creative play. Activities may change based on community interests and should provide options for all ages and abilities.

The following may be offered: