Third Annual Jane’s Walk in Bowness
May 5, 2013 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Village Meets City: A Neighbourhood of Contrasts
Jane’s Walk is a series of free neighbourhood walking tours held on the first May weekend in cities around the world. They honour the memory of Jane Jacobs, an urbanist and activist who championed a fresh, community-based approach to city building. Thanks to support from The Calgary Foundation a number of Calgary communities, including Bowness, host fascinating walks through their neighbourhoods.
One of the most eclectic neighbourhoods in Bowness is the east end of Bow Crescent where old and new, modern urban and fifties cottage style live comfortably side by side on the river’s edge. The Bowness walk starts at the park by the John Hextall walking bridge, goes west on Bow Crescent, cuts over to Bowness Road by historic Mary’s Corner Store for a quick glimpse of the contrast with higher density and commercial properties, and then back along the Crescent, back to Bowness Road at 67 St and winding up at our new library.
Along the way you’ll meet residents happy to share their life along the Bow including some green energy projects, brand new homes, riverside back yards, and history of older homes. Volunteers from the BCA and the Bowness Historical Society will be on hand to help the conversation.
If you live along this part of the Crescent and are willing to say hi from your front yard to an enthusiastic group of walkers, please let us know by calling Roslie at 403-288-8300 or e-mailing rmain@mybowness.com. For information on the Bowness Jane’s Walk call 403-288-8300 or info@mybowness.com.
For information on other Calgary Jane’s Walks contact jblack@thecalgaryfoundation.org or call 403-802-7720
Upcoming Events:
April 5
Foothills Bluegrass Music Society presents the SPINNY BROTHERS, 7:30 pm at the Irish Cultural Centre. Visit foothillsbluegrass.com for details
April 11
Free Homebuying Seminar, 7 – 9 pm in the main conference room at the community centre. Register at 403-771-0134 or adrew.galler@cibc.com
April 15
BCA Street of Dreams. Watch community bold signs for details.
April 20
Al Azhar Shriners Swing into Spring Gala. 7 to 11:30 pm at the Al Azhar Shrine Centre (5225 – 101 St. NW), Call 403-239-0030 for tickets.
May 4
Foothills United Church Garage Sale, 9 am – 2:30 pm (3803 – 69 St. NW north of Sunnyside Greenhouses)
May 5
City of Calgary’s 46th Annual Pathway and River Cleanup. 10 am – 1 pm. To join the local EcoLiving Events team contact info@ecolivingevents.ca
Jane’s Walk, 1 – 3 pm. Meet at the park by the John Hextall Bridge.
Weekly/Monthly Events:
Bowness Running Club – Join the Bowness Running Club Wednesday evenings for group runs. Enjoy camaraderie, encouragement and company as neighbours run at a variety of paces along the Bow River. Meet at the doors of the Bowness Community Centre at 7 pm, Wednesdays, Email: jeffdyer@live.ca for more information
Adult Shinny and Free Family Skate at the Arena. Beginning October 1, dig out your blades and enjoy one of the best ice surfaces in the city. Want to skate with your baby or toddler? Bring the stroller right onto the ice!
Tuesdays & Fridays, 12 – 1:30 – Adult Public Shinny. $6/player. First 2 goalies free!
Wednesdays , 10:15 – noon. Free Family Skate
Thursdays, 10 – 11:30. Free Family Skate
Sundays, 11 – noon. Free Family Skate
Please note: Helmets are mandatory for those under age 18. No sticks & pucks during Family Skate times. For more information call 403-288-8300
or e-mail info@mybowness.com .
B-I-N-G-O
Bowness Bingo, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Sundays, 5:15 pm
The last Sunday of every month the Bonanza is guaranteed @ $3000!
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ZUMBA!!!
Dance and sweat to a Latin beat every Monday night at the Bowness Community Center, 6:30 – 7:30 pm in the upper meeting room. It’s a BLAST! It’s a great way to meet people and get some exercise. Keep in mind everyones first class is free so they encourage everyone to come and try it out and see how fun and exciting Zumba is. For more information please contact Cody at (403) 826-5926 or Fairburnfitness.com. See you all there…
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Jazzercise, Tuesdays and Fridays at 6:00 pm, Instructor: Karine Mata, Bowness Community Centre. For more information please contact Ruth: 403-288-6026 or jazzeruth@shaw,ca, or Lorene: 403-815-3821 or lbhughes@shaw.ca
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BCA Monthly Town Hall Meetings (First Wednesday of each Month, EXCEPT for July and August).
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Other Events:
Three Youth Events: Dates TBA; event types TBA depending on Youth and Funding
The BCA Board is also open to suggestions if you have an idea of your own for a special event. Please contact Michelle Dice at mdice@mybowness.com or 403-288-8300 with your suggestions.
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Past Events:
March 31, 2012
Earth Hour in Calgary, with EcoLiving Events. Visit www.ecolivingevents.ca for more into. April 4, 2012 BCA Town Hall: Immigrant Services, co-hosted by Calgary Immigrant Services, 7 – 9 pm at the Bowness Community Centre Bowness Road Runners: first run of 2012, 7 pm. Meet at the main doors of the community centre, Wednesday evenings until June. April 15, 2012 BCA Spring Craft Fair, 9am – 2pm at the community centre. April 19, 2012 Momentum is hosting a workshop to talk about the upcoming election and explore what it means to be a citizen and a voter in Calgary, Alberta and Canada. If you’re not sure about why or how to vote we can help with that, we’ll also help you match your values to who you vote for. The workshop will not be biased towards any candidate or party. Join us at Momentum. Share your Voice. Then take the voting box by storm! Thursday, April 19th from 6pm to 8pm. Please email salimahk@momentum.org to register or call 403.204.2661. April 21, 2012 Level I Personal Safety for Adults,(aged 12), 1 – 5 pm at the community centre, Call the BCA office at 403-288-8300 to register. April 28, 2012 Safekids II for Children(aged 6-11), 10 am – 1pm at the community centre. Call the BCA office at 403-288-8300 to register. May 2, 2012 Bike Maintenance Clinic at Lifecycle Community Bike Shop(8144 – 34 Ave. NW), 1 pm. Visit them online at www.lifecycle yyc.org, and on Facebook and Twitter. May 5, 2012 BCA Town Hall & Resource Fair: Greening Bowness, 11 am – 2 pm at the community centre. Co-sponsored by Servus Credit Union, Bowwest CRC and EcoLiving Events May 5, 2012 Jane’s Walk Bowness, 1 pm. It starts at the Bowness Communtiy Centre, up to the new Scouts Hall and along Bowness Road, then up through Bowness park, the Douglas Fir Sanctuary and ending at Wood’s Homes. Call the BCA office, 403-288-8300 for details May 5, 2012 Foothills United Church Garage Sale, Saturday from 9 am to 2:30 pm. 3803 – 69 Street N.W. For more information, please call (403) 217-5569 or the church office at (403) 288-5632. May 6, 2012 City of Calgary pathway and River Cleanup. search at www.calgary.ca for information, or contact Judi Vandenbrink at info@ecolivingevents.ca to join the local Ecoliving Events Team. May 14, 2012The Bowness Harvest Fair is holding a volunteer meetingat 7:30 pm. E-mail bownessharvestfair@gmail.com for details and location. Bring your ideas and let’s see what we can do in 2012.May 25, 2012The Bowness Historical Society is having a Garage Sale on Friday May 25 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sat May 26 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. This is a Multi Family sale with our Bowness Books for sale as well. If you have any questions, please call Inga 403-288-2055.
We have added to our 10 km and 2 km kids race a 5 km run/walk this year. Our registration process is entirely managed by the well established Running Room. If you would like to take advantage of early bird registration fees please visit: www.events.runningroom.com (our event can be found under the month of June). If you have any questions please contact Andreas Brunthaler, Andreas_Brunthaler@yahoo.com
June 19, 2012
Learn how shared equity housing can put home ownership within reach. InHouse is holding an open house at 7:30 pm. in the upper meeting hall at the Bowness Community Centre to provide more information on the shared equity program. To learn more about McPherson Place or InHouse please visit www.mcphersonplace.ca and www.inhousesociety.org or call 403-452-6218 or 403-452-4067.
June 23, 2012
7th Annual Show ‘n Shine, Al Azhar Shrine Centre
Visit the gorgeous grounds of the Al Azhar Shrine Centre (5225 – 101 St. N.W.) from 9am – 4pm for the Shriner’s annual car show. The event is free to the public. Enjoy the wide assortment of vehicles, food, beer gardens, a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction, swap meet and more.
The entry fee is $10 per car and registration starts at 8 am. All proceeds from the show will go to the Al Azhar Shriners Transportation Fund to help children with hospital care. For more info, please contact captfds@telus.net(please put “Shriners car show” in the subjet line).
June 25, 2012
Bowness Park
On June 25, 2012 the City of Calgary will hold two open houses on the Bowness Park Redevelopment Plan. Get the full scoop on all of the wonderful improvements planned for Bowness’ crown jewel, 12 – 2 pm or 6 – 8 pm. You can also visit http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/Parks/Pages/Construction/Bowness-Park-redevelopment-project.aspx for full details.
July 7, 2012
Bowness Lions’ Stampede Breakfast, 7:30 am – 12 pm in the strip mall by the Library. The Best Breakfast & Parade in Town! Please contact the Bowness Lions club if you have any questions.Bowness Lions’ Stampede Parade, Starts around 9am at the Shouldice Bridge. If you want to participate in the parade please contact the Lions at (403) 510-0713.
Bowness Legion Children’s Day, 2 – 6 pm, Green space beside the Community Centre. Once again the Bowness Legion is sponsoring an afternoon of family activities for children under 12 after the Bowness Lions’ Stampede Breakfast. Donations will be greatly accepted.
Bowness Stampede Stomp, 6 pm – Midnight
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede Bowness style! The Bowness Community Association is reviving the Bowness Dance Hall tradition for just one night – July 7, 2012. Doors open at 6 pm. Get your Cowboy on and get ready for the biggest Stampede party West of the Rockies! We’ll rock the night away to the sounds of local musicians, Ron McNeill and Georgie Lyons. Tickets are $15 and include Beef on a Bun! And the best part about celebrating in your own back yard is you don’t have to drive – stomp on in and enjoy the party! Tickets available now at: http://stampedestomp.eventbrite.ca/ or at the BCA office 403-288-8300.
July 8, 2012
Woods Homes Stampede Breakfast, 8 – 11 am. Great food, music, games and prizes. 9400 – 48 Ave. NW Bowness.
July 15, 2012
Annual Bownesian’s Picnic, 12 – 6 pm, Baker Park
It’s almost time for the 4th annual Bownesians Picnic – our summer love not to the community we call home. This free noon – 6 pm event happens on sunday at Baker Park (9333 Scenic Bow Rd. NW). Although there are free burgers provided by the Lions’ Club to begin with, we generally run out by midafternoon, so byo-picnic and win a prize for the best picnic setup! Bands to play: The Bitterweed Draw, The Pygmies, Buzz Elroy and His Hayseed Rockets, Los Morenos and The Bownesians. Funded in part by Calgary 2012.
July 28, 2012
BCA Movie in the Park, 8:30 pm – Midnight at RB Bennett Field (Weather permitting)
Sit down and hold on tight for rip roaring action movie excitement! See a popular movie under the stars the way they were meant to be seen – ON THE BIG SCREEN!!!
Suggested donation: $10 per blanket or $5 per chair. (Festival chairs only). Alcohol free event! Check out www.facebook/mybowness for details and updates!
July 29, 2012
Heritage Walking Tour of Hextall Homes in Bowness, presented by the Bowness Historical Society. Meet at 8331 – 48 Ave., NW at 10:30 am
August 6, 2012
2012 Niklas Group Tour de Bowness Criterium
FIRST RACE AT 9AM, Main Street Bowness. One of the province’s premier cycling events takes place over the August long weekend, with the final exciting leg taking place right in our streets. For info on other events, visit www.tourdebowness.com
Bowness Heritage Day Street Festival, 11am – 4pm, Main Street Bowness
Art in the Park, Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Shouldice Park. This year promises to be even better with some new and unique artistic pieces from the Art!Bowmont collective, as well as 15 to 20 guest artists representing a wide range of artistic talents. Plan to enjoy the big, beautiful outdoor gallery in Shouldice Park, featuring paintings, sculptures, jewelry, ceramics, silk art, live jazz music and more! Learn more about art!Bowmont at www.artbowmont.com
September 15, 2012
Bowness Harvest Fair, Bowness Community Centre, 9am to noon
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Please contact us at BownessHarvestFair@gmail.com if you can help set up and tear down on September 15th or if you can help with the kids crafts, competitions or swaps. Join us in September for the third annual Harvest Fair!
Garden produce and jam swap – We will be organizing a garden produce swap. Bring extra produce from your garden to swap for something you didn’t grow. Any vegetable or fruit is welcome and there will also be a separate jam swap. See the swap rules on our Facebook page (Bowness Harvest Fair)
Blue Ribbon Contests – There will be an exciting Blue Ribbon contest so bring in your best home-made jam, pie, wine or beer (wine and beer made from a kit is acceptable) to compare. There will also be prizes for the biggest zucchini and pumpkin. Be sure to register your prized vegetables!
See the competition categories and rules on our Facebook page (Bowness Harvest Fair)
Interesting expert speakers – Don’t miss our lineup of interesting speakers who will deliver expert presentations on the following:
- Composting
- Natural pest and weed management
- Extending the growing season with cold frames and floating row covers
For the kids! – Finally, what can the kids expect? We will be holding Blue Ribbon competitions: ring and bean bag tosses. Different age groups will be competing. Don’t miss the garden-themed craft making! Please join us to celebrate what will hopefully be a bountiful harvest!!
September 22, 2012
Our First Bowness Farmers Market!!!! Saturday, September 22, 10 am – 2 pm
We hope you think it was worth the wait! Celebrate with us and a wide variety of vendors at our first ever Farmer’s Market! Buskers, face painting, and local artists join in the fun. For information call 403-288-8300 or e-mail events@mybowness.com . More vendors are most welcome! Contact events@mybownes.com for vendor info.
September, 2012
Adult Shinny and Free Family Skate at the Arena. Beginning October 1, dig out your blades and enjoy one of the best ice surfaces in the city. Want to skate with your baby or toddler? Bring the stroller right onto the ice!
Tuesdays & Fridays, 12 – 1:30 – Adult Public Shinny. $6/player. First 2 goalies free!
Wednesdays , 10:15 – noon. Free Family Skate
Thursdays, 10 – 11:30. Free Family Skate
Sundays, 11 – noon. Free Family Skate
Please note: Helmets are mandatory for those under age 18. No sticks & pucks during Family Skate times. For more information call 403-288-8300 or e-mail info@mybowness.com .
Bowness Community Association Annual General Meeting, Wednesday, Oct 10, 7 – 8pm (Volunteer Party to follow), Bowness Community Centre
Help celebrate one of our most successful years ever; vote in new Board Members and applaud the winners of the Nessies (Bowness’ own annual Spirit of Bowness volunteer awards). A Volunteer Appreciation party is to follow. Contact the BCA office or email volunteer@mybowness.com for more details.
October 20, 2012
Fall/Christmas Craft Fair, Saturday, Oct 20, 9 am – 4 pm, Bowness Community Association
Our second Annual Fall/Christmas Craft Fair is packed with a wide variety of vendors. Get your holiday shopping done early!
October 27, 2012
Bowness Halloween Farmers Market, Saturday, Oct 27, 10 am – 2 pm, Bowness Community Association
A hauntingly good time for the whole family! Prizes for best costume and free pumpkin carving for the young and young at heart. Face painting and of course spooky treats galore! Vendors most welcome – contact events@mybowness.com for more details!
November 3, 2012
The Gasby Art Studio at 201-6323 Bowness Rd. N.W. welcomes you to their first biannual art show and sale on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9am – 4pm at the new Scouts Hall (pending occupancy permit).
December 1, 2012Bowness Christmas Dinner
January 1 and 2, 2013
Bass is slated to run the casino at Stampede Casino. VOLUNTEERS are NEEDED for mornings and evening shifts. Free meals and free people-watching! A great way to start the New Year, helping seniors and the disabled in our community. Please cal us today, 403-202-3186, or email: bass1@telus.net for more information.
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Getting Ready For Kindergarten
Is your child going to be attending Kindergarten next September and do you live in Bowness, Montgomery or Greenwood Village? If you answered yes to both of these, then this notice is for YOU!
Starting January 19th the Ready 4 Learning is sponsoring a number of FREE sessions that will look at all the ways you can help your child get ready for Kindergarten.
Our facilitator Bea Bennett will cover various topics such as pre-printing, pre-reading skills, healthy snacks, social and emotional development, etc.
These sessions will be set up so that the whole family may attend.
Free Childcare and dinner will be provided.
Contact Bea Bennett ASAP for further details and registration
403-247-7655 or email bea.bennett@hotmail.com
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Beautiful Bowness is an active community with a wonderful community spirit. Located on the banks of the Bow River, this 100 year old village and neighbourhood has great facilities, sports fields, beautiful parks and of course the best Stampede Parade and Breakfast in town!
100 years young! 1911-2011
Bowness celebrates our centennial this year with many fun events for the whole family. The Homecoming Weekend is July 29 – July 31 and has several events planned including a Film Festival on Friday night, a Dinner & Dance on Saturday night and the Bowness Historical Society’s Tour and Tea on Sunday. All are welcome to participate. Check out the Bowness Centennial page or look in your Bowest’ner for full details.
August 1, the Bowness Revitalization Zone is having a street festival on ‘Main Street’ to celebrate our Centennial in style. Join the party and check out all of our wonderful businesses that are so vital to our community.
In September, as in days gone by, our community gardeners gather together to participate in the 2nd Annual Harvest Fair at the Bowness Community Centre & Arena. The whole neighbourhood is invited to join in the fun. This celebration has produce and preserving contests, games and prizes, plus community information booths. Join us on September 10, 2011 from 1 pm – 4 pm.
October 5, 2011 at 7 pm is the Annual General Meeting of the Bowness Community Association. Find out what we’ve been up to and how you can get involved. We will also be honouring our wonderful volunteers for without whom we would not be able to bring you all of the fantastic community events this year. You must have a membership to attend. However, the good news is that for the month of September all Bowness Community Association memberships are FREE!!! Contact the BCA Office at 403-288-8300 for full details.
Following the AGM, the party continues with an invitation only volunteer celebration: Volunteers Rock!
December 3, 2011, join us at the Community Centre for the BCA 2nd Annual Holiday Dinner & Celebration from 5 pm – 7 pm. This free event is for all residents of Bowness. It’s our way of saying thanks for all of your support by celebrating the season. There is a wonderful turkey dinner with all the trimmings, musical entertainment and children’s activities. There will also be a surprise appearance by the season’s most sought after celebrity.
For specific information about BCA community events, please see the calendar of events on the Events tab above or check out your Bowest’ner for full details.
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October 2012
Adult Shinny and Free Family Skate at the Arena. Beginning October 1, dig out your blades and enjoy one of the best ice surfaces in the city. Want to skate with your baby or toddler? Bring the stroller right onto the ice!
Tuesdays & Fridays, 12 – 1:30 – Adult Public Shinny. $6/player. First 2 goalies free!
Wednesdays , 10:15 – noon. Free Family Skate
Thursdays, 10 – 11:30. Free Family Skate
Sundays, 11 – noon. Free Family Skate
Please note: Helmets are mandatory for those under age 18. No sticks & pucks during Family Skate times. For more information call 403-288-8300 or e-mail info@mybowness.com .
December 1, 2012
Bowness Christmas Dinner
January 1 and 2, 2013
Bass is slated to run the casino at Stampede Casino. VOLUNTEERS are NEEDED for mornings and evening shifts. Free meals and free people-watching! A great way to start the New Year, helping seniors and the disabled in our community. Please cal us today, 403-202-3186, or email: bass1@telus.net for more information.