September 2026 E-Newsletter
75th Anniversary Edition! Spruce Avenue Community League updates
Join us at Otto Food and Drink for a special Spruce Avenue / 1950’s trivia night!
Tuesday September 15, doors are at 6 pm and trivia starts at 7 pm!
Max team size is 6 people, $5/person (with a portion being donated back to our league!)
Reserve a table on their website with the note trivia
75th anniversary Harvest Festival
Spruce Avenue has been celebrating our 75th Anniversary all summer and it’s culminating in our Harvest Festival!
We’re so excited to have you join us September 26 for a day of fun.
From 2-5 pm we’ll be hanging out with vintage board games, we’ll have a membership table and we are also looking for items for our historical display, if you have anything please bring it by or email spruceavehistory@gmail.com
From 5-6:30 pm we will be having a free community supper!
7:00 pm will be a short program and then bundle up and watch Alice in Wonderland on the big outdoor screen!Park behind the hockey rink, bring your own chair or blanket.
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.
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.
This Month in 1951
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Florence Chadwick becomes the first woman to swim the English Channel from England to France, taking 16 hours and 19 minutes
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Indigenous lobbying leads to Indian Actamendments that give elected band councils more powers, award women the right to vote in band elections, and lift the ban on the potlatch and sun dances. Some soldiers who fought alongside Indigenous men and women support the change.
2026-2027 Spruce Avenue Memberships Available Now
Community Swim, Discounted Hall Rental Rates, Free Tool Library membership, Voting rights and more
Call for Volunteers
Your community is powered by volunteers. We have plenty of opportunities to get involved and stay informed. We need volunteers of all kinds, whether you have a few hours or desirable skills we would love to have you join us:
Outdoor Rink Learn to Skate program returns:
The 6th year of offering the Outdoor Rink Learn to Skate Programme (ODR) will be happening again this upcoming winter season.
It is free of charge for children from the ages of 6 to 12 years.
Necessary equipment (skates and helmets) are available for use free of charge, This is an opportunity offered to children within the area and surrounding areas to learn how to skate and gain confidence.
The start of the program is weather dependent hopefully starting in December through to mid March. Registration will be starting mid October. If you need further information please call Verna at 780-479-8019.
Save the Date: October 27, 2026
Annual General Meeting
Our Annual General Meeting is a way for you to get the updates on what’s been going on with the league for Spruce Avenue Community League for the past year, and get us ready for the next year.
If you’re interested in the how the league and your neighbourhood works the AGM is a great opportunity to get started
There are board positions available. Board members help direct the activities of the league, build community and get a free membership!
Available positions, such as:
Vice president
Treasurer
Volunteer coordinator
Communications director
Membership director
Civics director
Email secretary@spruceavenuecommunity.com with interest or questions.
December 5 and 6th
We will be looking for volunteers for our upcoming casino on December 5 & 6 at the Grandvilla.
Positions include general manager, banker, cashier and chip runner for the day and night shifts and night shift only the count room.
As this is the league’s major fundraising event we need to confirm volunteers to insure we are eligible to run it. If we can not then another organization will be called in.
The funds raised help us to keep the outdoor rink operational, redevelop the community garden, programming the adults and youth, general operational costs of the hall including utilities and insurance and special community events.
If you are available to help or need more information please email Verna at casino@spruceavenuecommuity.com or call 780-479-8019.
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Effective September 1 for the next three months, 121 Street will be closed and only open to local business only! There will be no through traffic to or from the Yellowhead. Please see the attached and adjust your business deliverers and or notify your staff as well.
In addition, 107th St. off the Yellowhead will remain open and for the next three months, there will be left turns permitted off the Yellowhead to allow access to our area.
Edmonton Grandmothers - Save the Date: Special Craft Sale Saturday, Sept 26
Calling all crafters! We are thrilled to invite you to this special event featuring seasonal craft supplies!
We have a great collection of craft supplies just in time for the holiday season. Come check out our collection of scrapbooking, stamps, spellbinders and metal dies. There is also a large selection of prepackaged paper. We have an excellent selection of wreaths of all sizes, garland, a range of sizes of Christmas balls, ornaments, Christmas flowers, pine cones and Christmas fabrics. Whether you're a hobbyist or a pro, you won’t want to miss this chance to snag amazing deals. And, your purchase will support a cause close to our hearts.
Great Deals, Great Finds, and Greater Impact!
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Location: Strathearn United Church, 8510 - 95 Avenue NW, Edmonton
Payment for purchases by cash, credit or debit card. Admission is free!
Let’s make a difference, together!We value your continued support and hope you are able to join us at our Edmonton Grandmothers Special Craft Sale
The Grandmothers of Alberta for a New Generation (GANG) is a non-profit organization committed to raising funds for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. This vital foundation partners directly with grassroots organizations in sub-Saharan Africa that support grandmothers caring for their grandchildren who have been orphaned by AIDS. All profits support the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers Campaign. This effort is more important than ever, especially given the recent challenges faced by aid organizations. Talk about crafting with heart! Let's show these grandmothers they’re not alone!