Calling all Edmonton gardeners! We’ve got a plant-filled presentation just for you, hosted by our friends at the Edmonton Native Plant Society.

Patrick from ENPS will be showcasing some of his beautiful photos of native plants and pollinators!

WHO IS THIS FOR?

This is for anyone who:

• loves to garden

• wants to learn more about native plants in Edmonton and Alberta

• wants to grow native plants

• wants to purchase seeds

MEET YOUR PRESENTER

Ritchie sends a warm welcome to Patrick Kyle, our presenter for the evening! Here’s a bit about Patrick in his own words:

“I am an amateur photographer and amateur naturalist. I was born and raised on a south-east Saskatchewan farm where some native prairie surrounding the farm thanks to road allowances and some native pasture land where native flowers grew. I worked for Environment Canada, Weather Services for over 35 years. I retired in 2006 and have volunteered extensively since then, doing the annual Elk Island flower count almost every year since retiring. I took the Edmonton city Master Naturist program in 2014 and have been participating with the Edmonton Native Plant Society ever since.”

Patrick now grows over 60 different native plants and shrubs in this yard!

SPECIAL GUESTS

We will have some special guests in attendance tonight!

• Hanna, West Ritchie Director and garden coordinator

• Becca, founder of New Grocery Movement

Hanna and Becca will be available for questions about their community gardens and other projects.

ONE VOLUNTEER NEEDED

We are looking for one volunteer to help out. You will be responsible for:

• greeting each attendee

• checking their name against the registration list

• showing them where they can hang their coats and get a snack

This seated shift lasts one hour, and you are welcome to stay to watch the entire presentation!

Ritchie members only please!

This youth empowerment workshop focuses on preparing youth for the job market and will cover areas including: resume writing, positive traits, power words, best practices, and drafting a sample resume.

The session will also include introduction to job searches, writing a cover letter, interview preparation, and dressing for the job. Ideal for youth 18 to 25 years old.

IN THIS WORKSHOP YOU WILL:

• develop a sample resume

• learn proper dressing for the job

• develop a sample cover letter

• establish job search optimization

• be prepared for a job interview

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Okama Brook is a volunteer with the Ritchie Community League. She is a capability building, organizational development, community engagement and social mobilization expert. She is the founder of the ACHA, a not for profit organization that supports youth, women and indigenous people's initiatives. In her previous job at Goodwill Industries of Alberta as a Child & Youth Resource Specialist, she developed resources that helped connect youth and families to sustainable livelihoods. She is an ethnocultural performing artist, mother of three thriving teenagers, and serves on several community boards. 

Beyond the
72hr Emergency Kit

Learn how to identify skills, build relationships, and tap into creativity that helps you respond in an emergency, so that when a crisis hits you are equipped to navigate it, even when you don't have an emergency kit on hand!

THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU IF: ​

• ​Want to learn how to BUILD RELATIONSHIPS with community members in order to prepare a more collective and inclusive emergency plan.

• You want to IMPLEMENT SKILLS to hold yourself through the hard times, and action even during overwhelm.

• You want to know WHAT YOU CAN OFFER in an emergency, because you haven't seen examples of neurodiverse or people with disabilities helping in an emergency.

• You get anxious when you think that you might be caught in an emergency  without your emergency kit.

AND YOU DON'T JUST WANT TO SURVIVE A DISASTER, you want to take collective action to address the policies that do nothing to prevent them, and build a world where the you, and the environment, can thrive.

Participants will leave with:

• A DIY 72hr Emergency Kit List that can be STARTED in less than 5 minutes for FREE!

• ​An introductory understanding of trauma responses, how they show up in a crisis, and exercises that help manage them.

• An introductory understanding of power for creating accessibility, for being inclusive, and for working collectively.

• A list of their specific skill sets and how to apply them to emergency preparedness and response.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Daniela Guerrero-Rodriguez (she/they) comes to us (virtually) all the way from BC, and is “that aunty who always has a random fact for every conversation topic, a closet full of bits and bobs for any occasion, and is always nerding out on some new topic they just found out about..”

SOME OF HER EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Director of Education at Groundswell Alternative Business School

• Frontline mental health care worker practicing cultural humility

• Emergency preparedness assistant for youth residential programs

• Master of Education in Arts for Social Change

• Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies

• Certificate in Community Capacity Building

• Art of Hosting Training

• Trauma Informed Facilitation Training

• Personal + Household Emergency Preparedness

They value relationships over projects, which looks like making care central to her emergency preparedness and community building. We are very excited to welcome Daniela (viirtually) to Ritchie!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

We need ONE volunteer to help out tonight. You will be responsible for welcoming attendees and checking their registration. This role is perfect for people who are outgoing, friendly, and a clear communicator. French-speaking is a bonus, but not a requirement.

Ritchie members only

Climate Connectors

Come learn about the City of Edmonton’s Neighbouring for Climate program and meet other climate-conscious folks from Ritchie, Hazeldean, Argyll and King Edward Park!

This 2-hour in-person event is an opportunity to help build local solutions, meet your neighbours, and uncover the resilient resources of our community.

Using worksheets, prompts, and a small group format, we will be brainstorming ideas for some of the Neighbouring for Climate cards. These plans will help our communities tackle climate change on a super local level.

THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR PEOPLE WHO:​

• are passionate about super local climate solutions

• received a Neighbouring for Climate toolkit from the City, but aren’t sure where to start

• want to learn more about the Neighbouring for Climate toolkit

• want to meet likeminded neighbours

• love talking positively about climate stuff!

All ages, experience and knowledge levels are welcome…and wanted! We need all voices and backgrounds contributing to the plans and community-centered solutions. If you have specific expertise in an area, we would love to know in advance.

We will have some simple activities for your kids if this would help encourage your attendance, but no direct “babysitter”. There will also be some simple snacks free of most allergens to keep us fueled for the afternoon!

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS

Bios from Lisa and Hanna coming soon!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

We need ONE volunteer to help out tonight. You will be responsible for welcoming attendees and checking their registration. This role is perfect for people who are friendly, independent, and a clear communicator. French-speaking is a bonus, but not a requirement.

Let's explore the vibe we want for 2025 and celebrate the majestic humans we are!

Build a personalized collage answering the question WHO AM I? Our expert instructor will help you incorporate community connections in your collage, and build some new ones too!

$10 admission or barter

WHO IS THIS FOR?

• You want a fabulous start to 2025

• You want to build a visual representation of your values

• You want to practice your collage skills

• You want to play with art in a fun and supportive atmosphere!

• You want a chill, afternoon hang out opportunity for you and your friends

• You want to meet other crafters in Edmonton!

• Suitable for beginners, teens and up

WHAT IS INCLUDED

• Poster board

• Magazines, books, flyers for collage materials

• Mod Podge, glue sticks

• Scissors

• Worksheet to help you zone in on your values, unique characteristics, and community connections

• Supportive and knowledgable instructions

• Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages

WHAT TO BRING

Most of the supplies are provided (included in the cost of the workshop), but here are some extras you can bring for your comfort.

• A water bottle or cup for hydration

• Mask for safety

• Sweater or layers - it can get drafty in our hall!

• Magazines or books you would like to share with the class!

BARTER OPTION

If $10 is out of your budget right now, never fear! We have a barter option available for admission. If you select that when checking out, Lisa will contact you in advance to make arrangements for your barter offering. Some popular options are:

• contribute a box of cookies or package of tea to the snack table

• donate tools or other supplies

• volunteer for set up or at the welcome table - for Ritchie Community League members only

Please note: the barter option is limited to 4 registrations at this time, and it is only available until January 13. This option is available once you visit the registration page here.

Here are some examples of the style and design we’ll be practicing in the workshop.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We are recruiting 3-4 volunteers to help us host this event! Does this sound like you?

• Admissions and welcome table

• Snack station maintenance

• Photography

• Crafty folks who can offer attendees tips on using the materials

• Set up and tear down

Shifts vary from 30 minutes to 2 hours, and relevant training/supervision is provided. Community league members only! If you have questions about volunteering, please email secretary@ritchie-league.com

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Lisa loves all arts and craft media, but is a papercrafter at heart. She has been teaching scrapbooking and multi-media art for 10+ years, and is a published scrapbooker. She loves helping her students break out of their comfort zone!

ABOUT NOT LADYLIKE COMMUNITY

This workshop is presented alongside Ritchie neighbour Not Ladylike Community. Their mission is is to bring folks together, to build community care and resilience, and offer a reliable "third space" in a time where those options are lacking. Visit their website to learn more about the various clubs, meetups and events they host that align with their values of creativity, nature, and justice.

Ritchie Community League is excited to welcome the folks from Paths for People to our hall to discuss active transportation, and provide context to current and future civic projects in our neighbourhood.

PATHS FOR PEOPLE

Paths for People traces part of its foundation to a community league group working on getting more bike infrastructure in their neighbourhood. Yay community leagues! In 2015, the group was formalized as Paths for People, and expanded their mandate to cover all forms of active transportation across the city. They strive to help Edmonton become a multi-modal city where active transportation is a safe, accessible, year-round option for all.

They have 5 main goals:

• Promote safe, accessible, enjoyable active transportation for all

• Advocate for active-transportation infrastructure, policy and leading practices

• Bust active-transportation myths

• Foster community and relationships with allies

• Grow a diverse, engaged and inclusive membership

Learn more about Paths for People on their website here.

Hey Ritchie members! Check back soon for volunteer sign up.

Join Ritchie Community League’s West Ritchie Garden and New Grocery Movement for a community canning workshop!

Join New Grocery Movement and the West Ritchie Community Garden for another exciting canning workshop - this time, on jalapeño jelly. Our resident canning expert and league member, Ash, will be walking us step by step through the canning process. We'll provide all the instructions and supplies, and you'll walk away with your own jar of jalapeño jelly!

DETAILS

• Canning materials are supplied

• Kitchen space is limited, so please register in advance to save your spot!

TICKETS

This event is $6.66 on eventbrite - registration is required to hold your spot.

If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to garden@ritchie-league.com.

Tonight’s presentation will focus on downsizing and decluttering.

We will be sharing strategies to downsize with ease! Our professional organizer will cover the 5 stages of organizing, tips for decluttering with confidence and how to rehome your old treasures.

PRESENTER BIO

My name is Shannon Foster. I am the Senior Organizing Consultant at Sort & Simple Professional Organizing. At Sort & Simple we assist overwhelmed families, busy professionals and seniors that are downsizing. We have a focus on sustainability and enjoy helping our clients repurpose and donate their items.

Volunteer needed

We need one volunteer for tonight’s presentation! If you have great social skills and attention to detail, we would love for you to you host our welcome table. This role ensures all attendees feel welcome and know the logistics of the evening, after you log their registration upon entry.

Time: 1 hour

Accessibility: Sitting, reading, writing and speaking English. Additional languages - especially French - are a bonus, but not required.

If you’re interested, sign up now!

Learn about the radical history of zines and then build your own! Let’s celebrate all the fun things you did this year in this ZINE WORKSHOP at Ritchie Hall.

2024 is quickly coming to an end (yikes!) and you’re already lamenting the things you didn’t do. Friend! Don’t despair!

You did a lot this year, we know you did! Let our expert instructor help you relive all your special moments - and build a mini zine scrapbook to memorialize them for. ev. ah.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

• You are a beginner

• You want to get started in scrapbooking

• You want to make their first (or 100th) zine in community

• You want a chill, afternoon hang out opportunity for you and your friends

• You want to meet other crafters in Edmonton!

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Admission includes:

• Coffee, treats and a pump up playlist

• Borrow our tools: scissors, corner rounder, pens, markers, pencil crayons

• Consumables: stickers, colourful paper, magazines for collage

• Step-by-step instructions on creating a zine - multiple patterns!

• Caring guidance from our expert teacher Lisa - a published scrapbooker and long-time instructor!

You will leave with at least one completed zine with lots ot tips and strategies for building more at home. Discover enhanced confidence in your crafting skills, and new friends.

WHAT TO BRING?

Most of the supplies will be provided (included in the cost of the workshop), but here are some extras you can bring for your comfort.

• A water bottle or cup for hydration

• Mask for safety

• Sweater or layers - it can get drafty in our hall!

• Magazines or flat ephemera you would like to share with the class!

You do NOT need to bring printed photos of your special memories. Lisa will walk you through a process to capture them through doodles, collage, and writing!

BARTER OPTION

If $10 is out of your budget right now, never fear! We have a barter option available for admission. If you select that when checking out, Lisa will contact you in advance to make arrangements for your barter offering. Some popular options are:

• contribute a box of cookies or package of tea to the snack table

• volunteer for set up or at the welcome table - for Ritchie Community League members (use this link to sign up for a volunteer shift)

• and more…

Please note: the barter option is limited to 4 registrations at this time, and it is only available until November 11.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We are recruiting 3-4 volunteers to help us host this event! Does this sound like you?

• Admissions and welcome table

• Snack station maintenance

• Photography

• Crafty folks who can offer attendees tips on using the materials

• Set up and tear down

Shifts vary from 30 minutes to 2 hours, and relevant training/supervision is provided. If you have questions about volunteering, please email secretary@ritchie-league.com

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR!

Lisa loves all arts and craft media, but is a papercrafter at heart. She spent 10+ years teaching and working at a popular Edmonton scrapbook store. She loves helping her students break out of their comfort zone!

ABOUT NOT LADYLIKE COMMUNITY

This Workshop is presented alongside Ritchie neighbour Not Ladylike Community. Their mission is to bring folks together, to build community care and resilience, and offer a reliable "third space" in a time where those options are lacking. Visit their website to learn more about the various clubs, meetups and events they host that align with their values of creativity, nature, and justice.

Join Ritchie Community League and New Grocery Movement for a community pickling workshop!

This event will take you through the steps of making your own pickles, using whatever vegetables you have left from your garden harvest. Cucumbers, peppers, beets, your choice!

Join your friends from the Ritchie community gardens at the Ritchie Community League kitchen for this exciting workshop!

DETAILS

• BYOV (bring your own vegetables)

• Canning materials are supplied

• Kitchen space is limited, so please register in advance to save your spot!

TICKETS

This event is FREE, but registration is required to hold your spot.

If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to garden@ritchie-league.com.

Do you have questions about waste that keep you up at night?

“What do I do with my dead batteries?”

“Can I put dog poop in my green bin?”

“What does plastic # 7 mean?”

Ritchie found a few City of Edmonton Master Composter Recyclers to help you answer all of those questions, and more!

Join this evening presentation to learn about the various waste, recycling, and composting tools you have access to in the city, along with tips for reducing and reusing your household waste.

BONUS!

If you register before September 14 and submit your question about waste, we will incorporate it into the presentation!

EVENT DETAILS

• FREE and open to Ritchie members and non-members

• Material covered will be relevant to apartment and single family home dwellers

• Appropriate for mature teens and older

• Easy prompts provided for discussions with other attendees

• Presentation will be in spoken English only, but our MCRs are fluent in Urdu, Polish, German as well for questions and conversation; there is no sign language interpretation available at this time

• Light snacks and beverages provided

• Bring an item that you don’t know what ot do with, and we will tell you where it goes and why! (Please no hazardous items; items must fit into a shopping bag and you must take the item with you at the end of the presentation.)

If you have any questions about the presentation, please direct them to secretary@ritchie-league.com

PRESENTER BIOS

Our four presenters are fluent in Urdu, Polish, German, and English. We are excited to chat with you about waste and answer all of your tough questions!

Jolanta: “Being fluent in English, Polish and German, I am a proud Canadian with a strong Polish Heritage. I also have extensive training in Archaeology, having completed my Bachelor's Degree at the University of Alberta. On dig sites, we used to call ourselves rubbish collectors! I graduated in the 2024 Master Composter Recycler Program.”

Ehlam: “I am a fourth-year undergraduate student pursuing an Honors Physiology Degree and a Certificate in Sustainability at the University of Alberta. I have a deep passion for innovative sustainability practices! Since Grade 10, I have been maintaining a tilapia aquaponics system and donating the fruits and vegetables grown to local restaurants. Additionally, I have made and sold over 500 beeswax wraps to fundraise for families affected by fires. My interest in waste reduction deepened after completing the 2024 Master Composter Recycler Program, and I’m excited to share what I’ve learned with fellow Edmontonians!”

Lisa: “I can’t remember when I graduated the MCR program in Edmonton, but my son was a toddler and he’s 19 now! I still love talking about garbage and compost, though my activities now focus more on helping other folks address their climate anxiety, spreading awareness of climate injustices, and connecting people with their peers. You’ll most often find me hosting events and clubs at Not Ladylike Community, and volunteering with Ritchie Community League.”

What is an MCR?

Master Composter Recyclers are specially trained City of Edmonton volunteers and community advocates for waste reduction. These knowledgable folks help Edmontonians reduce, reuse, recycle, and compost. This is a self-directed volunteer program, so the individuals you will meet tonight built the presentation themselves using their training! They love chatting about all things waste.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED

We need one volunteer for tonight’s presentation! If you have great social skills and attention to detail, we would love to have you host our welcome table. This role ensures all attendees feel welcome and know the logistics of the evening, after you log their registration upon entry.

Time: 1 hour

Accessibility: Sitting, reading, writing and speaking English. Additional languages - especially French - are a bonus, but not required.

If you’re interested, sign up now!

In the movement against throw-away culture and fast fashion, rediscover and transform your favourite well-worn fashion items under the guidance of our volunteer experts.

Bring your apparel items needing repair, and use our machines, various tools, and diverse scraps to repair, mend, and reimagine your own items. We will help you every step of the way, offering tips and tricks, training on the machines, and general mending advice.

Please pre-register at link below so we know to expect you and have the supplies required on hand. Registration is also available at the door.

This is a FREE community event supplemented by The City of Edmonton’s Waste Reduction Grant.

Join Ritchie Community League as we start our 2024-2025 year of presentations with a timely topic - getting ready for extreme heat.

This gathering is for people who:

• Feel anxious about climate impacts that are at their doorstep

• Want to help their family and community deal with extreme heat

• Are looking for hope and connection in these difficult times

Using information from the City of Edmonton’s Neighbouring for Climate Toolkit and 350.org’s Community Climate Circles template, we have crafted an evening for you to talk with your neighbours about how to stay safe when facing extreme heat and start to take action to make sure everyone can stay safe.

Agenda

1. Welcome and land acknowledgement

2. Sharing our stories

3. Keeping your home safe

1. Climate Safety Tips

4. Keeping our community safe

1. Mapping

2. “Climate Safety Buddies”

5. Keeping everyone safe

1. “New normal”

2. Who is most impacted

3. City of Edmonton extreme weather response

4. 350.org “Heat Pumps for All” campaign

5. Next steps

6. Wrap up and goodnight

1. Time for casual conversation before we head out for the night

Depending on the number of people in attendance, we will be doing some small group work to brainstorm safety tips and map the resources already in place in our community. This will be most impactful if you are a Ritchie resident, or from the surrounding communities, but everyone is welcome!

about our presenterS

Lisa Kercher wears many (sustainable) hats in our community! She is the founder of Not Ladylike Community, Secretary of the Ritchie Community League, Waste Free Edmonton volunteer and host of their Climate Chats program, and a Master Composter Recycler. Her mission in life is to create opportunities for people to meet each other, build resilience in their communities, and get connected to climate actions. By day she works with impoverished and houseless folks who face significant barriers to healthcare and are on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Check out Not Ladylike Community for some of her other community building efforts!

Chelsea Boos lives as a guest on Treaty 6 territory and the homelands of the Métis Nation. She works at the intersection of creativity, climate justice, and community development. As a decorated cultural worker, arts non-profit administrator, and neighbour of Edmontonians, she is passionate about co-creating this city with her community. Check out chelseaboos.com for a portfolio of writing, lens-based art, and illustration.

Thursday, May 16 7:00 to 8:30 pm

• Doors open at 6:45, presentation begins at 7 pm

• Free event, no registration required.

• Residents from across Edmonton are welcome to attend.  

Worried after hearing of another dry summer? Looking for ways to make environmental improvements in your garden? This is for you. In this two-part presentation, first learn about the City of Edmonton's Neighbouring for Climate program and toolkit. Then, the focus will shift to specific information about how we can manage our spaces for drought conditions, including how the city manages its urban forest. City staff will present and answer questions to help you get started on climate action in your own garden! Find out how we can work together for the planet, for your garden, and your community. The best climate action is community climate action.

agenda

6:45 | Doors Open
7:00 | Welcome & announcements - Hanna @ Ritchie League
7:10 | Climate Projections and Neighbouring for Climate (Heather @ City of Edmonton)
7: 25 | A quick look at the kit contents
7:30 | Q&As
7:40 | Urban Forests and Planting for Drought (George @ City of Edmonton)
8:05 | Q&As
8:15 | Wrap-up Register to participate in the Neighbouring for Climate program / pick up a kit .
8:30 | END

Presenter Bios

George Szilagyi is an ISA-certified arborist with a Municipal Specialist qualification who is part of the City of Edmonton Urban Forestry, working in the Community Forestry team. Community Forestry is a regular advocate for trees as part of the response to the climate crisis, and believes that community and individual actions are an indispensable part of the solution.

Heather Wheeliker’s formal training in environmental science, adult education and community development have grounded her approach to her work in mobilizing Edmontonians to take climate action. As the current lead for Change for Climate at the City of Edmonton, she works on both climate mitigation and adaptation efforts. 

SAVE THE DATE!

Join your Ritchie neighbours on April 18 for a documentary film screening followed by a community discussion on the topic of community!

Join or Die is a film about why you should join a club—and why the fate of America
depends on it. Follow the story of America's civic unraveling through the journey of Robert Putnam, whose legendary "Bowling Alone" research into American community
decline may hold the answers to our democracy's present crisis.

This film is American-based, but we have seen similar issues pop up across Canada - social isolation, disconnection from our neighbours, widening gaps between empowered and disempowered folks. Community leagues offer a unique solution to the civic unraveling described in the film, and we will hopefully explore that in our post-film discussion!

Doors open at 6:00pm, with the film starting at 6:30pm. Come early and mingle with your neighbours, grab a snack and a seat. Following opening remarks, we will show the film in its entirety, then our volunteers will facilitate a community discussion.

Presented alongside Ritchie neighbour, Not Ladylike Community.

ABOUT THE FILM
Join or Die is a film about why you should join a club — and why the fate of America depends on it. In this feature documentary, follow the half-century story of America's civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking "Bowling Alone" research into America's decades-long decline in community connections could hold the answers to our democracy's present crisis. Flanked by influential fans and scholars as well as inspiring groups building community in neighborhoods across the country, join Bob as he explores three urgent civic questions: What makes democracy work? Why is American democracy in crisis? And, most importantly... What can we do about it?

ABOUT ROBERT PUTNAM:
Harvard professor Robert D. Putnam is America’s preeminent political scientist — and
one of the most widely read and cited social scientists living today. Author of fourteen
books, translated into twenty languages, his work focuses on asking big questions about American society and deploying immense, creative studies and analyses to unlock answers. His groundbreaking “Bowling Alone” research — which demonstrated that levels of American community connections were in decline over the past half-century — rocketed Putnam to national fame in the late 1990s. As more Americans turn on to the reality of our social isolation crisis, a consistent drumbeat of media interest in revisiting Putnam’s work has grown.

SOLD OUT! For everyone who has already registered, see you on the 18th!

Let's explore the vibe we want for 2024 and create a Vision Board using a variety of collage techniques.

Lisa and Rachel will walk you through a short intention setting exercise before teaching you some composition tips and our favourite collage techniques. You don't need to have any experience in goal setting or collage.

We will have lots of time to cut out fun images from magazines and books, and use them to create a beautiful Vision Board to inspire you throughout the year.

INCLUDED:

• Poster board

• Magazines, books, flyers for collage materials

• Mod Podge, glue sticks

• Scissors

• Worksheet to help you set some goals and intentions for 2024

WHAT TO BRING:

Most of the supplies will be provided (included in the cost of the workshop), but here are some extras you can bring for your comfort.

• A water bottle or cup for hydration

• Mask for safety

• Sweater or layers - it can get drafty in our hall!

• Magazines or books you would like to share with the class!

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS!

Rachel is a painter and collage artist. They have a unique eye for collage, and are excited to help you develop yours.

Lisa loves all arts and craft media, but is a papercrafter at heart. She spent 10+ years teaching and working at a popular Edmonton scrapbook store. She loves helping her students break out of their comfort zone!

ABOUT NOT LADYLIKE COMMUNITY

This Workshop is presented alongside Ritchie neighbour Not Ladylike Community. Their mission is is to bring folks together, to build community care and resilience, and offer a reliable "third space" in a time where those options are lacking. Visit their website to learn more about the various clubs, meetups and events they host that align with their values of creativity, nature, and justice.

In this presentation, Bob will discuss challenges facing the province of Alberta which is overly dependent on oil and bitumen revenue to fund public services. He hopes to engage the audience in formulating community level responses to the challenges of the climate emergency.

Why this topic?

Since the industrial revolution, the received wisdom is that economic growth is necessary to sustain modern-techno-industrial society and a rising standard of living. That growth and greed are good. Over the past few decades dissenting voices in nature have disagreed and have begun to respond to humanity's "devil's bargain." 

Why now?

This past June, academics and citizens met virtually at the UofA's Parkland Institute to discuss the well-being economy. Bob Ascah from our community moderated and participated in several sessions.

Who’s Bob, the presenter?

Robert L. (Bob) Ascah studied commerce and public administration at Carleton University and political science at the University of Alberta. He joined Alberta Federal and Intergovernmental Affairs in 1984 moving to Alberta Treasury in 1986. From 1996-2009 Ascah worked at ATB Financial. In 1999, Ascah’s Politics and Public Debt was published. From 2009-2013 he was Director of the Institute for Public Economics. He is the editor and contributor to the A Sales Tax for Alberta: Why and How. His articles have appeared in Alberta Views, The Conversation, Calgary Herald, Canadian Accountant, and The Globe and Mail. His blog is Abpolecon.ca.

Raising awareness about pressing community issues and building essential life improvement skills.

Join us for a session on November 23, to explore the City of Edmonton's District Planning project. Two representatives from the City will share details about the project, what could be in store for Ritchie and ways to get involved in engagement opportunities.

Doors Open at 6:15pm, presentation starts at 6:30pm. Register to secure your spot. Spots limited to 40 people.

After the presentation, it's your time to ask the City planners questions. After some Q&A, residents and members can mingle and discuss from about 7:30-8. Your voice matters!

To learn more about District Planning, check our Civics Updates. Let's shape our neighborhood's future together.

**Limited spots:** 40 Ritchie Community League members and residents. Register to reserve your spot.

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