The Holyrood Community League Casino will take place on Sunday July 31st and Monday August 1st (Civic Holiday) at Baccarat Casino, downtown.

With your help we hope to receive approximately $75,000 to fund new and existing programs, events and maintain our hall and rink.

Volunteers will receive a free meal at the casino during their shift.

We are still looking to fill these positions:

Monday August 1st 

Chip Runner Monday August 1^st  8:15 pm – 3:15 am

Backup – volunteers may be called in to cover any shift as needed.

For more information about the above positions or to sign up call Justine at 780-462-1513 or email johnjustine@shaw.ca

We are also using Sign Up to organize the casino shifts. You can find us at http://vols.pt/UZ7F4d.  You do not need to register an account or keep a password on Sign Up

Did you know that this spring there are 158 children in Holyrood playing soccer?  This would not have been possible without our wonderful soccer coordinators, Katrina Radeka and Teara Lapp.  After many years of volunteering, both Katrina and Teara are now stepping down and we need new Soccer Coordinators to keep this important program in Holyrood.

Holyrood will not be able to offer future indoor or outdoor soccer programs without new coordinators stepping forward. 

Responsibilities include; attending monthly meetings at the S.E Soccer Centre.  Planning and organizing outdoor registrations and volunteers.  Training, organizing and keeping coaches informed of upcoming events.  Managing a budget, the equipment and organizing the teams.  Answering emails and working alongside the Holyrood Community League Programs Director.

We know this sounds a lot, however if there are several people interested these responsibilities can be shared.

Contact Justine for further details at programs@holyroodcommunity.org or 780-951-3151.

Like to get to know your community better? Interested in sharing your skills, passion and energy with a group of like-minded people? Want to make a difference where you live?

Opportunity waits, just down the street! We have some newly-opened volunteer positions on the Holyrood Community League Board of Directors, and are looking for candidates to stand for election at our April 28th AGM.

The Board is a dynamic group of Holyroodians who are committed to our community. We’re constantly striving to make our neighbourhood a great place to call home. Help us make that happen by considering one of these positions:

Vice President: Learns the duties and responsibilities of the president, and keeps informed on community league issues. Works closely as an advisor and consultant to the president, and fills the president role in his or her absence. Volunteers for key community league programs, events and initiatives as needed.

Secretary: Notifies board members of meetings, circulates agendas and ensures quorum. Records all minutes during board and general meetings; circulates minutes in a timely fashion. Responsible for league record-keeping: bylaws, minutes, motions, agreements, etc. Keeps board contact information up-to-date with associated organizations.

Programs Director: Organizes and oversees the regular programs offered by the community league, including sports, fitness, and summer programs. Acts as the board contact for community soccer, playschool and playgroup. Applying for grants, arranging registration and payment, keeping records, and organizing facility access are among some of the responsibilities of this position.

Director at Large – Civics & Development: Monitors civic concerns such as land use changes, development proposals and transportation issues. Gathers and communicates information to the board and the community, liaises with government and other organizations, and facilitates discussion around civic issues facing Holyrood.

Director at Large – Park & Grounds: Ensures the upkeep and maintenance of Holyrood’s amazing “outdoor assets”, including our park area, plaza, playground, landscaping, rink, and parking lots. Liaises with the City of Edmonton to ensure appropriate maintenance, repair and improvements as needed.

Orientation, training and mentorship will be provided for all new board members. In addition to their specific duties, all board members are part of the team that sets the vision for the league. At our 10 monthly board meetings and annual planning session, we are all involved in discussing matters of policy, finance, programs, personnel and advocacy.

Board membership is a great way to make new friends, feel more connected in your community, build new skills, and make your own unique contribution. What could be more rewarding than making a difference right in the place where you live?

If you’d like more information on how one of these positions might be a good fit for you, please contact Wendy Weir, President, at 780-431-0511 or president@holyroodcommunity.org .

The Holyrood Community League Casino will take place on Sunday July 31st and Monday August 1st (Civic Holiday) at Baccarat Casino, downtown.

We are looking for 35 more volunteers to work either a day or a night shift.  Please consider volunteering. With your help we hope to receive approximately $75,000 to fund new and existing programs, events (like our annual block party), and maintain our hall and rink.

There is free parking on site for volunteers, and a free meal at the casino during your shift.

For more information about the upcoming casino, volunteer descriptions or to sign up, please email Justine at secretary@holyroodcommunity.org or call 780-462-1513. You could also sign up here using Volunteer Spot: click here

Thanks for making a difference in your community!

The Holyrood Greenspace committee is pleased to announce that the proposal submitted by Cut & Paste Design Inc. has been chosen to create our Donor Recognition Mural.  The Donor Recognition Mural, to be located on the northwest wall of our community hall, will be unveiled at our Spray Park Grand Opening on Saturday June 4^th, 2016.

For those who donated $100 or more to the Playground and/or the Spray Park Projects, you will be receiving an email, phone call or letter to discuss what name is to be displayed on the mural.  If you haven’t responded to the email, phone call or letter yet, please reply as soon as possible to Justine at johnjustine@shaw.ca or call 780-462-1513.

It’s soccer registration time!

Are your kids interested in playing outdoor soccer this year? Soccer registration is on Monday, February 15, 2016 from 1-4PM at the Holyrood Community Rink Shack. Register online at emsasoccerportal.com and print your forms to bring with you.

Bring your 2016 Community League Membership (or purchase one on site), proof of your child’s age (passport, birth certificate or Alberta Health Care), and 3 cheques.

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“Let’s Twist Again” Holyrood! To celebrate Holyrood’s 60th Birthday this year, our Family Dance will be a Sock Hop; poodle skirts are encouraged, but entirely optional!
Join us on Saturday, February 13th, 6 to 9PM at Holyrood Hall (9411 Holyrood Road). We’ll have music by aTunesDJ and cash concession with light refreshments.
Reserve your ticket ($10/family) by emailing social@holyroodleague.org

Join us on Saturday, February 20 for an afternoon of fun and a conversation about rebuilding out rink! Bring your family and enjoy a fire pit, s’mores, hot chocolate, and coffee!

Winter’s truly arrived now that we’re getting more snow; don’t forget the importance of keeping your sidewalks clear of snow! Here’s what the city has to say:

Edmonton is truly a winter city that sees its fair share of snow. And with the snowfalls, come Bylaw Enforcement Officers who look for uncleared ice and snow on sidewalks enforcing Community  Standards Bylaw 14600.

Why does the City enforce this bylaw? It’s not why you might think. Every year, hospitals and doctor’s offices are filled with those who have slipped and fallen on snow and ice left on sidewalks. People with limited mobility, the elderly, children, parents pushing strollers and everyday people, all have difficulties walking on snow and ice covered sidewalks. Uncleared walkways also make it difficult for people who deliver services in our city – mail carriers, meter readers, delivery drivers, firefighters and paramedics. These hazards are why the Community Standards Bylaw requires you clean the public sidewalks around your property by removing all ice and snow after a snowfall. In the interim, we encourage citizens to use sand or ice-melting products. Courtesy sand boxes can be found at many local community centres. Although these courtesy sand boxes are topped up regularly, often demand exceeds supply. When this occurs, we encourage citizens to buy sand or ice-melting products at their local department or hardware stores.

For a listing of courtesy sand box locations, please visit http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/on_your_streets/community-sandboxes.aspx

This winter, if you know of a neighbour who might have difficulty removing snow and ice from their sidewalks, why not give them a helping hand and become their Snow Angel? If you’ve had a volunteer shovel your walkways, get them their wings by nominating them as a City of Edmonton Snow Angel! If nominated, your volunteer could receive vouchers to see the Edmonton Oil Kings! www.edmonton.ca/snowangels.

When you remove snow promptly after a snowfall, you play an important role in keeping our city moving safely in difficult weather. Be your neighbourhood’s urban hero!