"The Blue Quill Community League strives to
provide a sense of community, and to enhance the quality of life in our
neighborhood by providing facilities for community use; excellent social,
recreational and cultural programs; and focused advocacy efforts."
Thanks for dropping by! Here, you will find
out a little about the Blue Quill Community League (BQCL), and the programs we offer our members.
Send an email to the League Admin if you'd
like more information.
At any time (from any page), if you wish to come
back to this
page, click the Blue Quill logo in the top left corner! Clicking
the
button will bring you to the top of the page.
Upcoming Events!
Are you someone who has experienced racial discrimination? Are you
someone concerned about racism in Edmonton? If you answered yes
to either or both of these questions, you are invited to attend one
of two community forums that Racism Free Edmonton has scheduled to
discuss discrimination in Edmonton. Click
here
for more information.
Building Safer Communities in South-West Edmonton BQCL is hosting an informative evening on June 16 from 6:30 to
8:30 at the BQCL Hall, where you can learn about what YOU can do to
keep our neighborhoods safe. Please click
here
to learn more.
Blue Quill and Sweet Grass 2008 Summer
Playground/Park and Tennis Programs! Your Blue Quill Community League is pleased to sponsor and host
community Green-Shack programs at two locations in Blue Quill.
Join the exciting games, crafts, music, drama and special events.
Leaders are easily identifiable by their blue City of Edmonton
shirts. Playground staff have passed a security
clearance and are trained in First Aid, but most importantly, all
City of Edmonton Program Leaders are certified specialists in FUN!
- Click
here for more information about the Blue Quill programs,
including Tennis lessons. - Click
here for more information about the Sweet Grass programs.
Parents are
responsible for their children at all times and must be available in
case of emergency.
Blue Quill Community BIG-BIN Event a HUGE
success! Many thanks to the City and to those who braved
the (sometimes long) line-ups! Pictures coming soon.
Check out our
Event Calendar for a forward-looking view as to what's going on
in your Community League.
Handy Links
Information on South Light Rail Transit (SLRT) Project. Click
here
for more information.
First-time Homebuyers (FTHB) Program.
Are you aware that The City is planning to build over
100 "affordable" homes in 2 "surplus" land areas in Blue Quill?
Do you know where they are? Find out more about the FTHB
Program, and what position the Blue Quill Community League is
taking. Click
here for
more information.
Spring Soccer Registration has now ended!
Come back in the fall and register for indoor Winter Soccer!
It's a blast!!
Important Notes!
Make a difference as a volunteer! We are a new board, and we've worked
hard this past year to re-evaluate
exactly "what it means to be a Community League" (i.e. what is
relevant to residents and members in Our Community). Over the
course of those exercises, we have created a new Mission Statement
(you see it at the top of this web site), and have held several
supplementary Board sessions to review and discuss changes in our
City and neighborhoods, and how the BQCL can better serve our
Community.
Join us, and make a difference in YOUR Community League!
We currently have open board
director positions
for:
Secretary
Treasurer
Sports
Facilities
Membership
Publicity
Please
consider signing up for one of these positions. Click
here for more
details.
"A volunteer
provides a service through a formal organization, by choice, without
financial remuneration and for the benefit of the community."
It's YOUR chance to make a difference in your community and enrich your
life and the
lives of your children and your neighbors!
Community Information
City of Edmonton Community Wellness Program The Community League Wellness Program
provides current Community League members with admission incentives to
enjoy the City’s world-class Leisure, Sports and Fitness Facilities.
Click
here for
more details about this member benefit.
Blue Quill's Got it!
Playground
Tennis
Soccer Fields
Hockey
From summer outdoor sports like soccer, softball,
sand volleyball, and tennis, to winter sports like skating and sledding (we've got our
own toboggan hill!), there's lots to keep you busy. There are indoor activities
in our great hall, too! A great park with swings, slides, and
climbing apparatus is available for use by all. You can find lots to do in Blue Quill!
Look around and see!
A Community League is only as good as the members
that participate! Please join us; help make the community in
which you live a better and safer place! If you have children,
join so that they can get involved in local sports! If you are an
empty-nester, join so that you can participate in recreational
activities (and meet new friends!). Over 4000 people live in Blue
Quill! Whether it is coaching a team, serving on the Executive
Council or volunteering in some way, joining and participating in your community league might
be one of the most personally rewarding choices you make! Send an
email to the BQCL Admin to find out more.
Check Back Regularly!
If is our intent to make this web site your one
stop to find out what is happening in your neighborhood.
