SACL August 2026 E-Newsletter
Spruce Avenue Community League updates
2026-2027 Spruce Avenue Memberships Available Now
Community Swim, Discounted Hall Rental Rates, Free Tool Library membership, Voting rights and more
Spruce Avenue Turns 75!
Spruce Avenue Turns 75!
Monthly Movie Night
August 28 at 7 pm
Bill Black Auditorium at the Glenrose Hospital (10230 - 111 Ave). To access the auditorium, go in the main entrance off of 111 Ave, and the auditorium is to the right - see map
Julie and Julia, starring Amy Adams and Meryl Streep, which contrasts the experience of a modern day home cook with that of the legendary Julia Child from the 1950s.
Check our Upcoming Events Page for more details
Spruce Avenue Then & Now
Photo Scavenger Hunt
August’s Photo
Take a look at this historic photo of somewhere in our area as it appeared in past decades. If you think you know the spot, snap a photo of what it looks like today and submit it to us using this form, or by emailing it to spruceavehistory@gmail.com.
Every month, everyone who participates will be entered to win a $50 gift certificate for a local business. All participants will be entered in a grand prize draw at the Harvest Fest celebrations in September.
Call for historical items for display
As part of the league's 75th Anniversary, we are working to commission a display case for inside the community hall.
Over past years, we have collected a number of physical items with historical significance; examples include sports league team photos and jerseys, bricks, souvenirs of the Historical Exhibits Building which used to be in our neighbourhoood, and more.
We are still on the lookout for display items that speak to the history of Spruce Avenue and the league in particular. If you know of items of interest or wish to donate, please get in touch: spruceavehistory@gmail.com.
We will be hosting a display of items and an opportunity to donate as part of Harvest Fest celebrations on Sept. 26.
This Month in 1951
Spruce Avenue Community League is celebrating our 75th Anniversary in 2026. To bring you back to the year that it all began, here are some fun facts from this month in 1951.
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That's My Boy, starring Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis
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Come on-a My House by Rosemary Clooney
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The Catcher in the Rye, by JD Salinger, is published, Ernest Manning is the premier of Alberta, and Harry Ainlay is the mayor of Edmonton
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In 1951, Geswanouth Slahoot – now known widely as Dan George – became the Chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, then called the Burrard Indian Band, a position he held until 1963. He would go on to become a widely renowned advocate for Indigenous rights through his speaking and writing. Later in life he became an academy award nominated actor. (Source)
The Edmonton Arts Council is hosting FREE events for kids in our community!
In partnership with City of Edmonton Green Shacks, EAC is hosting Green Shack Shows – free arts performances for children at Green Shacks across the city, five days a week in July and August (weather and air quality dependent). Performers include a diverse array of local artists in magic, music, dance, theatre and more.
Shows in our area will be:
11am - August 17: Spruce Avenue (10240 115 Avenue) — Alicia Cardinal presents Spirit Within
Please check the Edmonton Arts Council website in the near future for details!
Find out more about the EAC and our Green Shack Show events: edmontonarts.ca