SMCA Compost Giveaway Event
2022-05-07 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Edmonton) | Sandstone MacEwan Hockey Rink, 355 Sandarac Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
What: SMCA Compost Giveaway Event
When: Saturday, May 7th
10am – 11am SMCA Members Only
11am – 2pm* Open to Public
*may close prior to 2pm if all compost is gone
Where: SMCA hockey Rink – 355 Sandarac Dr NW
Bring your buckets and shovel to get FREE compost from The Calgary Composting Facility, the largest of its kind in Canada. The facility produces high quality compost collected from the green cart program and the biosolids program.
The benefits of using compost in your garden are numerous. It builds good soil structure; enables soil to retain nutrients, water, and air; protects against drought; helps maintain a neutral pH, and protects plants from many diseases commonly found in the garden.
First come, first served. Two (2) buckets per household please.
*WEATHER PERMITTING*
THANK YOU TO BIG MAN LANDSCAPING!

COMPOST FAQ
Compost is a great way to provide natural, organic nutrients to your lawns, flower beds/pots and trees. Here are some common questions we get all the time that may help you when using compost for your yard.
How do I spread compost?
There are various ways to use your finished compost. You can sprinkle compost on top or mix it into your flower and vegetable beds, gently rake compost into tree beds, blend it with potting soil to revitalize indoor plants, or spread it on top of the soil on your lawn as a soil amendment.
Before planting seeds or seedlings, spread 2 inches of compost over the garden area, then till the compost into the soil at a depth of 6 to 8 inches. For large gardens, conserve limited amounts of compost by adding one trowel’s worth of finished compost into each planting hole.
Can you use compost instead of potting soil?
Growing plants in pure compost can cause problems with water retention and stability as well. When mixed with topsoil, compost works wonders with water, as it allows good drainage through heavy soil while it retains water in sandy soil. … So, while it may be tempting, planting in pure compost is not a good idea
When should you put compost on your garden?
Some people recommend late fall as a good time to spread compost over a garden bed, and cover it with a winter mulch, such as chopped leaves. By spring, soil organisms will have worked the compost into the soil. Others recommend spreading compost two weeks before planting time in the spring.
Does compost help plants grow?
In loose, sandy soil compost helps to bind these particles together and increase the soil’s ability to retain moisture and nutrients. … Compost also adds nutrients to your soil. Compost contains a variety of the basic nutrients that plants require for healthy growth.
Can I use compost for my lawn?
You can use compost to top-dress both new and existing lawns. On a seeded lawn: After sowing lawn grass seeds, apply a thin layer — about 1/4-inch — of compost as top-dressing to help maintain consistent soil moisture while seeds germinate and tender grass seedlings get established.
Is compost good for trees?
Organic mulch, such as that derived from compost, has all the usual benefits in addition to supplying nutrients to the soil as it decomposes. On beds of permanent plants, trees, hedges, and fruit, an annual mulch of compost will keep your soil in good health and your plants in top condition.
Hopefully these answers will help with your beautiful yard this growing season. Have fun!
Nick Bencsik
Big Man Landscaping Inc.

Free Drop-In Kids Basketball Lessons (M/W/F)
2022-05-23 17:30 - 2022-09-02 18:30 | Sandstone MacEwan Hockey Rink, 355 Sandarac Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Angel relocated to MacEwan four years ago from Mexico with his family. He was a teacher in Mexico and that included working in schools as a gym teacher and more specifically a basketball coach.
Angel wants to give back to the community that has helped him and his family so much by coaching basketball at Sandstone Hockey Rink on Monday, Wednesdays & Fridays from 5:30 – 6:30pm and encourages all kids 7 – 12 years old to join to learn new skills and have fun. All that is required is a positive attitude and willingness to learn!
Thank you Angel!!
CBC Calgary Article – This Calgary youth basketball coach is helping more kids experience sport

Proposed Telecommunications Facility Open House
2022-05-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Huntington Hills Community Assoc, 520 78th Ave NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Please note – this event is not being hosted by, nor affiliated to, the SMCA Board or the Community Association. The event has been posted on the SMCA website for the purposes of community awareness and encourages its community members to attend for further information.

From: Comments <comments@landsolutions.ca>
Date: April 21, 2022 at 16:05:24 MDT
Subject: Proposed Telecommunications Facility Open House Information
Good Afternoon,
Please be advised that an open house will be held for the proposed telecommunication facility for 222 Sandarac Drive NW. The attached is the public notification package that was circulated to the community. This is the link (https://landsolutionsconsult.com/W4956) to the webpage, which includes additional information about the proposal.
The open house will be held on May 25 (5-7pm) at the Huntington Hills Community Hall (520 78 Avenue NW).
Thank you.

BHCA & SMCA Parade of Garage Sales
2022-06-04 09:00 - 2022-06-05 14:00 | Sandstone MacEwan Hockey Rink, 355 Sandarac Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Back by popular demand the annual parade of garage sales!
WHAT: Parade of Garage Sales
WHEN: Saturday, June 4th & Sunday, June 5th – 9:00am – 2:00pm
WHERE: Beddinginton, MacEwan & Sandstone…also at the Sandstone Hockey Rink with Food Trucks on Saturday!
DEETS: Free for members, $10 for guests. Signs and online map of participating houses included in registration. For those who wish to set up a table we will have a central meeting site at the Sandstone hockey rink.
REGISTER: beddingtoncommunity.ca/event-4783389

Yoga in the Park
2022-07-05 19:00 - 2022-08-30 20:00 | MacEwan Glen Park, 332 MacEwan Dr NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
What: Yoga in the Park
When: Every Tuesday 7:00 to 8:00pm, July 5th to Aug 30th
Where: MacEwan Glen Park – 332 MacEwan Drive NW
Cost: FREE
Please bring your own Yoga Mat.
*Weather Permitting

New Rink 50/50 Draw!
2022-12-17 00:00 | Alberta
SMCA New Hockey Rink 50/50 Cash Raffle Fundraiser!
Sandstone MacEwan Community Association (SMCA) is getting a new hockey rink in summer 2023!
We need your support to let the dream come true!
Draw Date – Saturday, December 17th
BUY NOW at www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/smca

SMCA Pleasure Rink Ribbon Cutting Celebration
2023-02-25 12:30 - 14:30 | Sandstone Pleasure Rink, 99 Sandstone Dr NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
WHAT: Join us for our ribbon cutting celebration of our new rink facility at the SMCA Pleasure Rink
WHEN: Saturday, February 25th at 1pm
WHERE: Sandstone Park – 99 Sandstone Drive NW
DETAILS:

Come early for *free hot dogs & cake!
Stay afterwards for hot chocolate and skating
Dress warm, bring your skates, a blanket, a lawn chair and we will bring the fire pits and hot chocolates to keep you toasty!
The KidSport Skate Shack will be onsite to lend out skates to those that don’t have a pair so you can go for a spin around the rink
A chance to win some door prizes!
This is a FREE, all ages community event and a great way to meet your neighbours.
Weather Permitting

*One hot dog & piece of cake per person please

Community Safety Night
2023-04-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Beddington Theatre Arts Center, 375 Bermuda Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Hosted by Josephine Pon, MLA for Calgary-Beddington – 7-9pm at Beddington Theatre Arts Center.

North Calgary FC - Juniors (Sandstone)
2023-05-01 - 2023-06-26 | Simons Valley School, 375 Sandarac Dr. NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3K 4B2, Canada
The NCFC Juniors Program falls within the Discover Phase of NCFCs Player Development Phases (PDP). In these training sessions, players will be encouraged to be with a ball as much as possible. All sessions in the Discover Phase will have a ball per player for at least 75% of the training session so they begin to feel comfortable on the ball.
The emphasis will be on teaching our younger players how to move and manipulate the ball. NCFC want to develop players who are confident and comfortable with the ball at their feet. We will also expose the players to game-realistic scenarios that will develop their dribbling and scoring (shooting) skills. This will come in the form of 1 vs. 1 situations, and various fun activities with a focus on learning proper dribbling and kicking technique. With more touches on the ball, their skill development will progress faster and this will build a strong foundation for the latter stages of athlete development, including playing as a team.
Small-sided games and scrimmages will ONLY be introduced in the U5/U6 age groups.
Simons Valley School – 375 Sandarac Dr NW, Calgary
U4: Tuesdays 6:00-7:00pm
U5/U6: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm

Calgary Co-operative's Hot Compost Workshop
2023-09-21 17:00 - 19:00 | The Salvation Army Berkshire Citadel, 222 Sandarac Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
WHAT: Calgary Co-operative’s Hot Compost Workshop – Discover the Art of Hot Composting
WHEN: Thursday, September 21st 5 – 7pm
WHERE: 222 Sandarac Dr NW – SMCA Community Garden behind the Salvation Army Berkshire Citadel
MORE INFO: email us at info@sandstonemacewan.com

SMCA Photo Contest
2023-10-11 08:00 - 2023-11-07 23:30 | Alberta
We want to see your amazing pics that capture the season’s vibrant colors, your Halloween decorations, pets or family enjoying our neighbourhoods for a chance to WIN prizes!

Submit your high res photos to info@sandstonemacewan.com by November 7, 2023.

*Some pics we have already received…

SMCA Skating Party
2024-01-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Sandstone Pleasure Rink, 99 Sandstone Dr NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
What: Join us for an ice skating party, hot dogs, hot chocolate, coffee, fire pits, and fun!
When: Saturday, January 27th 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Where: Sandstone Park – 99 Sandstone Dr NW
Cost: FREE
Skate Exchange available. If you need skates we may have some for you, if you have extra skates please donate them.

Westcor Community BBQ - cancelled
2024-08-28 11:30 - 13:00 | Sandstone MacEwan Hockey Rink, 355 Sandarac Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
August 28th has been cancelled due to the poor weather – a new date will be announced soon!
SMCA Board and Rink Committee are excited to watch as progress continues on our new rink!
Our general contractor Westcor will be hosting a community BBQ at lunch on August 28 starting at 11:30am.
Free hot dogs and drinks will be provided for up to 200.
Please join us at the rink (355 Sandarac Drive NW), noting that there will be fencing up around the rink at that time.

The Salvation Army Berkshire Citadel Carnival
2024-09-14 10:00 - 13:00 | The Salvation Army Berkshire Citadel, 222 Sandarac Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
The Salvation Army Berkshire Citadel Church is having a CARNIVAL on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 10-1pm.
There will be lots of fun activities and face painting, bouncy castles, etc. and all Community members are invited to this free Carnival!

SMCA Monthly Meeting
2024-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | The Salvation Army Berkshire Citadel, 222 Sandarac Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
The SMCA Board monthly meetings are held at the Berkshire Citadel Church, on the second Thursday of every month at 7:00pm.
We ask guests to contact us in advance to arrange to attend in person at info@sandstonemacewan.com.

Christmas Market & Bake Sale
2024-11-09 10:00 - 14:00 | The Salvation Army Berkshire Citadel, 222 Sandarac Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
WHAT: The Salvation Army Berkshire Citadel Christmas Sale & Bake Sale
WHY: Shop Local – many local vendors, enjoy a bowl of home made soup at the Christmas Cafe!
WHEN: Saturday, November 9th, 2024 – 10am – 2pm.
WHERE: 222 Sandarac Dr NW, Calgary, AB T3K 4N2

Energy Efficient Futures Introduction
2024-11-20 18:30 - 19:30 | The Salvation Army Berkshire Citadel, 222 Sandarac Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
WHAT: Energy Efficient Futures Introduction – in partnership with Green Calgary & Enmax
WHY: a FREE workshop to help you understand your home energy use and learn how to take steps towards your home energy efficiency.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 – 6:30pm – 7:30pm.
WHERE: 222 Sandarac Dr NW, Calgary, AB T3K 4N2
REGISTER FREE AT: eventbrite.ca/e/energy-efficient-futures-introduction-tickets-1053971640549
MORE INFO: During the 60-minute workshop, we will guide you through creating a custom action plan to:

Create a more energy efficient home
Reduce your impact on climate change
Better understand your utility bill

Workshop attendees will receive a free energy efficiency kit to help them put program learnings into practice!

SMCA Hockey Rink Grand Opening
2025-01-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Sandstone MacEwan Hockey Rink, 355 Sandarac Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
What: Celebrate the Grand Opening of our NEW Hockey Rink
Where: The NEW Rink! at 355 Sandarac Drive NW
When: Rescheduled Date – Sunday, January 26, 2025 – 12:00pm – 2:00pm

12:00pm – Guests Arrive
12:15pm – Thank you to our Sponsors & Partners
12:30pm – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
12:35pm – Skate Party! (no sticks or pucks)
Rink closed until ribbon cutting; no hockey until 2pm please
Free light refreshments provided including hot chocolate and donuts!
Bring your skates or FREE Skate and Helmet Rental provided by Kidsport Skate Shack

SMCA Board Meeting
2025-04-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-08 19:00 - 20:00 | The Salvation Army Berkshire Citadel, 222 Sandarac Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Sandstone/MacEwan Community Association Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm at the Berkshire Citadel-Sandarac Drive NW. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Community Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-20 09:30 - 11:30 | The Salvation Army Berkshire Citadel, 222 Sandarac Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
What: Community Easter Egg Hunt
When: Sunday, April 20/25 @ 9:30am
Where: Salvation Army Berkshire community Church – 222 Sandarac Drive S.W.
A Joint project between The Sandstone MacEwan Community Association & Counselor Councillor Jasmine Mian & The Salvation Army Berkshire Citadel
All are welcome to come celebrate Easter with your community!

Broxburn’s Mobile Market
2025-05-09 15:00 - 2025-09-19 18:00 | Beddington Arts Centre Skating Rink, 375 Bermuda Dr NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
WHAT: Weekly Broxburn’s Mobile Market that is being supported by SMCA and BHCA.
WHY: Your favourite Broxburn vegetables come to you for purchase
WHEN: Every Friday from 3:00pm-6:00pm beginning May 9th until Sept 19th, weather permitting.
WHERE: Beddington Theatre Arts Centre – 375 Bermuda Dr NW Parking Lot
MORE INFO:

Broxburn: broxburn-vegetables.com/pages/calgary-order-pickup
Sign-Up for Farm Stands Reminders: subscriptions.calgary.ca/forms
Global News Interview: Farm stands make it easier for more Calgarians to access local, fresh, healthy food options
City News Video: City of Calgary expands Farm Stand Program

SMCA & BHCA Community Cleanup
2025-05-25 09:00 - 14:00 | Sandstone MacEwan Hockey Rink, 355 Sandarac Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
SMCA & BHCA COMMUNITY CLEANUP RETURNS FOR 2025!
*Check back here often – further details will be posted once they become available as the below Accepting/Not Accepting details are subject to change
WHEN – Sunday, May 25th from 9am to 2pm (line-up cut off at 1:30pm)
WHERE – located at the hockey rink at 355 Sandarac Drive NW
WHAT – Community Cleanup events save residents a trip to the landfill for items that do not fit in their waste and recycling carts or for residents who do not have cart service. For more information on the City’s Community Cleanup initiative and a list of other community cleanups happening this summer please visit – calgary/community-cleanups

Community cleanups are open to all Calgarians!
Contractors are NOT allowed to drop off materials
Free event however donations to SMCA are accepted & appreciated

*ACCEPTING*

The City of Calgary will be onsite with packer trucks with crews collecting solid waste (NO COMPOST truck this time)
TechnoTrash will be onsite to recycle your electronics including laptops, computers (or any subsequent parts), televisions, microwaves, printers, batteries (not including alkaline batteries), telephones, home theater equipment etc.
ALCOP Resource Recycling Inc will be onsite collecting any scrap metals
Girl Guides of Canada will be onsite collecting clothes, textiles, small household goods, books & media!
We will also have a FREE TO TAKE area as in the past

**NOT ACCEPTING**

NO ORGANICS WILL BE ACCEPTED – NO COMPOST truck this time
Sand, dirt, bricks, or concrete
Tires
Mattresses
Paint, oils or dangerous goods/chemicals
Propane tanks
Batteries
Car seats
Gasoline Motor oil, oil filters and containers
Brake and transmission fluid, antifreeze
Old medication or medical waste (return to a pharmacist for disposal)
What to do with those items above? Please go to the Residential Recycling and Disposal Search Tool to locate where you can drop off these items

SMCA requires volunteers for this event. If you are interested in helping, please contact us at info@sandstonemacewan.com.

SMCA Neighbour Day Movie Night
2025-06-21 18:00 - 21:30 | The Salvation Army Berkshire Citadel, 222 Sandarac Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
WHAT: Neighbour Day Movie Night!
Free of charge and free popcorn, candies for all! (did we say that?)
Bring your own pillow, sit-up-on, any stuff that makes you feel comfortable.
WHEN: Saturday, June 21, 2025
6:00pm – Doors Open
6:10pm to 6:35pm – Commercial Aviation Presentation-presented by The Hangar Flight Museum (interactive & kid friendly)
6:45pm to 7:30pm – Magic Show (stage style) by Paul Alberstat
7:40pm – Movie starts on a giant inflatable screen. Estimated movie time: 1 hour and 48mins.
MOVIE: IF – Starring: Cailey Fleming; Ryan Reynolds; John Krasinski; Fiona Shaw; Phoebe Waller-Bridge; Louis Gossett Jr. Steve Carell

WHERE: The Salvation Army Berkshire Citadel 222 Sandarac Drive NW
THANK YOU: City of Calgary, Salvation Army, SMCA and our volunteers!

SMCA Stampede Breakfast
2025-07-13 09:00 - 11:00 | MacEwan Mall, 16 MacEwan Dr NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3K 2P2, Canada
WHAT: FREE Stampede Breakfast YAHOO!
WHEN: Sunday, July 13th; 9am – 11am
WHERE: MacEwan Mall – 16 MacEwan Dr NW Parking Lot
FUN: Pancakes, sausages, tea, coffee, live music from Will Shepherd-Cross and Face Painting for the kids!
Note – gluten-free pancakes are not available, and the sausages are beef
THANK YOU:

Salvation Army
MacEwan Dental
Brixton
IDA Pharmacy
SMCA

DONATIONS:
We will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army

BHCA & SMCA Parade of Garage Sales
2025-08-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Alberta
CLICK HERE FOR INTERACTIVE MAP
The 11th Annual Community Parade of Garage Sales is coming back to our neighborhoods August 9th!
WHAT: Parade of Garage Sales
WHEN: Saturday, August 9th – 9:00am – 2:00pm
WHERE: Beddington, MacEwan & Sandstone!
DETAILS: Free! We are waiving the registration fee this year for all members and non-members. Signs, online map and advertising of participating houses included in registration before August 1st.
REGISTRATION: NOW CLOSED

Stay n’ Play
2025-08-11 10:00 - 2025-08-15 12:00 | Simons Valley School, 375 Sandarac Dr. NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3K 4B2, Canada
FREE outdoor play based program for preschoolers (3-5 yrs) accompanied by an adult.
Fun, safe, supervised programs that help children and adults make new friends and stay active through a play-based learning environment. Participants engage in games and activities that support healthy and active lifestyles. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free programs run Monday to Friday. Drop-in on a first come, first serve basis.
Dates: August 11 to August 15, 2025
Times: Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Simons Valley School (375 Sandarac Dr. NW)
More information at – calgary.ca/free

Park n’ Play
2025-08-11 10:00 - 2025-08-15 15:30 | Alberta
FREE FUN safe supervised outdoor program in our community for 6-12 years.
Games and activities are designed to support them on their path to healthy and active lifestyles. Programs run Monday to Friday. Free Drop-in on a first come, first serve basis.
Dates: August 11 – August 15, 2025
Times: Monday to Friday 10:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Simons Valley School (375 Sandarac Dr. NW)
More information please visit – calgary.ca/free

Curbside Treasure Hunt
2025-09-06 09:00 - 2025-09-07 17:00 | Alberta
WHAT: Declutter & Discover – Curbside Treasure Hunt
WHY: This initiative gives useable items a new life while keeping them out of the landfill.
WHEN: Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7, 2025 until 5pm
WHERE: Place your used items in good condition on your property (next to the sidewalk or curb) for others to take.
MORE INFO: www.calgary.ca/waste/residential/curbside-community-treasure-hunt
SEE HOW:

SMCA Annual General Meeting
2025-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 | The Salvation Army Berkshire Citadel, 222 Sandarac Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Please think about attending SMCA’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday, November 13th, 2025 at the Berkshire Citadel Church on Sandarac Drive and getting involved.
We are looking for volunteers to consider joining our Board. Our Board Members contribute to the planning of all SMCA events, maintenance of the rinks, websites, social media pages and the monthly newsletter.
Andrew Yule, our newly elected Ward 3 Councillor, has graciously accepted our invitation to attend our AGM, providing a fantastic opportunity for a Meet & Greet!
RSVP – Please contact us at info@sandstonemacewan.com if you plan on attending (so we can have a headcount for snacks & such).
