Brentwood Office

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Two Time Slots:  9:00am- 12:15pm   and 12:00pm-2:00pm
Two Roles: Lifters – Volunteers able to lift and carry heavy objects.  Traffic Directors

(Did you know tossing Ikea furniture is fun?, moderate strength required)

More details about the event here:

The trucks will be there until 2pm, but 1pm – 2pm is cleaning up whoever is left in line and browsing Buy Nothing Table.

Community Cleanup Info:
Besides the city garbage trucks, there is also: metal and electronics recycling, gifting to Buy Nothing (learn more) and donations for Cerebral Palsy Alberta (all items must be in clean, working condition), happy to take Clothing & Textiles, Small Appliances, Electronics, Toys & Books, Home Goods & Decorations, Kitchenware & Dining, Miscellaneous Household Items like jewelry and tools, Sporting Goods and Exercise Equipment. If you’d like to buy it at Value Village, they’ll likely take it. But no furniture, no broken items, see the detailed list of items desired and not here.

Items not accepted:

• Hazardous Waste, (did you know Varsity Multi-Service Centre, 3400 37 St. N.W. accepts most Hazardous Waste)
• Tires: Free to drop off (12 max, must be off rims) at City Eco Centres, Spyhill Eco Centre closest
• Recycling Blue Bin Material –Drop at Market Mall Community Depot NE corner
• Compost/Green Bin: Bag up if you have extra or ask a neighbour
• Freon containing appliances fee to drop at Spyhill Eco Centre

Biodiversity Bee at Whispering Woods

August’s Session Thursday August 6th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Check back for final fall cleanup in August.

The tradition continues, August bee is Thursday, August 6th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dr EW Coffin Elementary School parking lot 5615 Barrett Dr NW.  Bring gloves, water , bug spray and your favourite weed remover. Garbage bags will be provided.

New this year: Après weeding there is a BYOB&F (beverage and food) social gathering in the yard of 5423 Barrett Drive.

New to Brentwood? The Biodiversity Bee tradition goes back many years, Polly Lee Knowlton Cockett started them many years ago, you can read her post here at – https://www.natureground.org. They used to be weekly before Polly sadly passed away to cancer last year. Interesting to read how long her history goes back, 2014 article talks about 22 years, Connecting the neighbours to nature

No experience needed! Families welcome.

A current Brentwood Community Association 2026/2027 membership is required in order to vote at the meeting.
Buy your membership PRIOR to the meeting here.

HOPS AND HOT TOPICS ARE ON TAP!

Ward 4 residents are invited to connect with Councillor DJ Kelly at Citizen Brewing on Friday, July 24.

Drop in anytime between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. to share your ideas, ask questions, raise concerns and chat about the issues that matter most to you and your community.

The Ward 4 office will provide one round of appetizers. Drinks are available for purchase and are not included.

Friday, July 24
1:30–4:30 p.m.
Citizen Brewing

RSVP at djkelly.ca/ontap

Summer #7, Our Little Free Food Library Needs some summer love ❤, past few months donations have been down significantly.

Many people in Calgary are struggling, recent Calgary Food Bank post comments 100% increase in demand for their services in just 2 years.

Liza recently commented about how quickly the pantry can empty. Your help makes a real difference to those struggling in Brentwood and beyond.

Drop a food donation ANYTIME in the box beside the door 3624 Boulton Rd NW or making a monetary donation so that we can purchase more food.

Non-perishables, fresh bread, gift cards to purchase food or cash are welcome. Text 403.606.6949 to arrange pickup of cash, gift cards. One item makes a difference!

Could you check your pantry for items you won’t use or that are close to best before date

Need Help?
Call 211 – resources in Calgary Food, Shelter, Mental Health Resources

Calgary Food Bank Hamper # 403-253-2055

City of Calgary Food Map