H.M.C.S Hoedown

This year, on July 3, 2019 at the Crossroads Market Special Event tent, Councillor Gian-Carlo Carra, Councillor Jeff Davison, and the Capitan and Crew of the H.M.C.S. Calgary teamed up and hosted a Hoedown to raise funds for the Alex Community Food Centre and the Foothills Burn Unit through the Calgary Health Trust. The admission ticket included a free Jane Bond BBQ meal, a choice of a local craft beer (Dandy, Highline, Banded Peak, ’88 Brewing, Tool Shed served from the Pedal Pub) and live music by Tom Olsen and the Wreckage, T. Buckley and Wendy Walker and Reconciliation Tribe. There was a bouncy castle for the kids, bubbles, games and more. Nvrlnd, a Ward 9 art collective, provided a welcoming photo booth for guests. As well, Riley J.B Photographer and Alchemist were on-site providing handmade tintype photos donating the proceeds to the charities.

The event was a huge success and we have been able to raise $5000 for the Alex Community Food Centre, as well as $5000 for the Foothills Burn Unit. We will be holding the cheque presentation on October 22 at the Alex Food Centre at 11:30 A.M. located at 4920 17 Ave S.E.