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Nomadic Dwellings
This is being hosted by our neighbors at the aka gallery. 
Performances throughout Saskatoon:
October 20th to 23rd, 2009 Opening with artists in attendance:
October 23rd at 7pm Quebec-based activist art group Folie/Culture, presents the architectural project Nomadic Dwellings in Saskatoon beginning October 20th, 2009. Began in 2007, the project calls on architects and artists to conceive nomadic dwellings for itinerants. The shelters had to be designed for one person, with materials that were easily found in Canada, inexpensive, and recyclable if possible. They also had to be reusable and easy to set up by one person alone.
Between October 20th and October 23rd, the artists involved will set up and display the works in several highly visible locations throughout the city. In the current climate of myopic boosterism for Saskatoon’s bourgeoning economy, this exhibition serves as a reminder of the social reality of itinerancy. As vacancy rates fall and rents increase, the most vulnerable among us fall through the cracks and are faced with the prospect of living without shelter. While the project is not intended as a solution to the problem of homelessness, it does aim to increase awareness of the issue. Placing the architectural act in the everyday suggests a discomfiting social encounter that architects do not often rub up against. The paradoxical meeting of architecture and itinerancy reveals the degree of interconnectedness between these seemingly disparate sites within the social body. Since 1984, Folie/Culture has facilitated contemporary art projects with a specific focus on awareness building in mental health. They encourage the work of artists who intervene in the field of social perceptions, engaging a public who may not otherwise encounter contemporary art. Labels: homeless, poverty, Saskatoon, Upcoming Events
Fall Supper at the Salvation Army Community Centre
The 2009 Salvation Army Toy Run
All Motorcycles Welcome Shiny bikes, revving motors and Santa…in September? Once again Saskatoon’s motorcycling community is working together to collect toys for The Salvation Army’s Christmas Toy Hampers. All interested motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to participate and help to make this the biggest and best Toy Run ever. Participant Admission: A new, unwrapped toy for The Salvation Army Family Christmas Assistance Program, or monetary donation. Saturday, September 12, 2009 Where: Prairieland Park (rain or shine) at the Marquis Downs Cook Shack Pancake Breakfast: 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Ride begins at 11:00 a.m. and leaves the cook shack and goes to the Saskatoon Inn. 
Enjoy a BBQ at the Saskatoon Inn after the ride. If you have any questions, talk to Major Henri at 242-6833 (office) or 260-9057 (cell). You can also contact him via email at henri_regamey@can.salvationarmy.org. Labels: Christmas, Saskatoon, Upcoming Events, urban, winter
Community Event: Garage Sale and Free Clothing at St. Vincent of Lerins Orthodox Church
The Salvation Army Garage Sale and Barbecue
Rock 102’s Toy Soldier Programs “Wraps Up”
“There is nothing that says ‘Christmas Spirit’ like the community coming together to help a less fortunate child have a toy to open on Christmas Morning.” says Shack, Rock 102’s Morning Show host. This morning 120 Saskatoon volunteers gathered at the Salvation Army Warehouse and wrapped thousands of toys, as part of Rock 102’s 2nd Annual Toy Soldier Wrap Day! The 1st Annual Wrap Day made history in 2007 as the first year ever local children of Saskatoon had wrapped presents in their Salvation Army hampers. Volunteers & Rock 102 wrapped over 15,000 gifts, all of which were donated to the Rock 102 Toy Solider campaign by thousands of generous individuals in Saskatoon. Over 18,000 toys were collected this year! Thank you to all of the volunteers, our sponsors, Midtown Plaza, Mc Donalds, SMP and the Royal Bank. A special thank you goes to everyone who donated a toy and to SGI & Zellers for their generosity. The Salvation Army will distribute all toys to needy families on December 22nd. Labels: Christmas, Donate, Family Services, Saskatoon, Upcoming Events
Community Meeting on October 22nd, 2008
Over the last eight months, the Salvation Army Community Centre has been hard at work trying to start a women's homeless shelter in Saskatoon. For many years our Emergency After Hours workers have been fielding calls from women and children at risk after the Ministry of Social Services closes at night. Sometimes people just need to talk, other times they need an emergency food hamper to get them through a tough time or even some diapers. An increasing amount of phone calls have to do with women and families needing emergency shelter. In 2007 we used 1141 hotel rooms to house women and children and in 2008 there has been an even greater demand. Since late 2006, Saskatoon has seen a large economic expansion with a lot of new jobs and new growth. This has both driven up rents and driven down occupancy. The end result is that more people need emergency housing, especially during the winter months. The current long-term shelter, the YWCA has been full for the last couple of years and has to refer hundreds and hundreds of people to us. Other more situation specific shelters have experienced the same kind of increase in occupancy. Until early 2007 we were able to manage by using those shelters and hotel rooms in emergencies. This works many nights but anytime there is a concert, a major convention, hockey tournaments, or an increase in seasonal tourism traffic, we often find that there is no available hotel rooms within the city or surrounding areas. To help provide a better solution than hotel rooms, with the help of the Government of Canada and the Ministry of Social Services, the Salvation Army has placed a conditional offer on a large house on the corner of Avenue D and 34th Street that would be able to hold 12 families comfortably for short term stays (generally a couple of nights). Clients would have their own room and there would be two full time security/caseworkers on duty 24/7/365 to assist both the clients and to ensure the neighborhood is safe The offer is conditional on having the zoning changed which is why we are inviting you to a community meeting to talk with us about this. Anyone is invited and we would love to hear your feedback. The meeting is October 22nd, 2008 at Mayfair Library from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. If you can't make it and would like to talk more about this project, e-mail me at jordon.cooper@salvationarmysaskatoon.org or give me a call at 242.6833. I live in Mayfair as well, (just down the block from where the shelter will be), and have two young boys. Like everyone in the neighborhood I have a vested interested that the shelter is both a safe place for our clients but also a wonderful addition for the neighborhood! Labels: Saskatoon, Upcoming Events, Women's Shelter
Fowl Supper
 The Salvation Army Community Centre is hosting a Fowl Supper on October 24th, 2009 in our dining room at 5:00 p.m.
Tickets are $10 a person and can be purchased from the Family Services desk. All proceeds are going to the Centre's community programming. Labels: Family Services, Food Services, Upcoming Events
The Salvation Army Toy Ride | September 6
2008 Camp Dates for Beaver Creek Camps
Ministry Weekend | May 23-25, 2008
- Who: The Salvation Army Community Centre together with local churches.
- What: Speakers, bands, and food.
- When May 23-25th, 2008
- Where: Salvation Army Community Centre Parking lot
For more information or to volunteer, please contact Crystal or Cindy at 242-6833 Labels: Family Services, Life at the Centre, Riversdale, Saskatoon, Upcoming Events
Garage Sale on Tuesday!
Our SAGE classroom is holding a garage sale on Tuesday, April 15th at the Centre. The selection will be HUGE and the prices will be low.
All the proceeds from the sale go to support SAGE and the work they do with high school students at the Centre (it also helps us clear out The Dock) We look forward to seeing you there! Update: The Garage Sale will be held on Friday, May 2nd. Same time and same place. Labels: Riversdale, SAGE, Upcoming Events
Riversdale Local Area Plan
This is a Public Service Announcement from the City of Saskatoon that may be of interest to some of you. The City of Saskatoon City Planning Branch is hosting an Open House to showcase the Riversdale Local Area Plan Final Draft Report with the community: Tuesday, April 155:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion 606 Spadina Crescent West This is a drop-in event where the public is welcome anytime during the Open House. The City of Saskatoon and the Riversdale Local Area Planning Committee (a committee of residents, property owners, business owners and other stakeholders) have been working on a comprehensive plan for Riversdale to help guide the growth and development of the neighbourhood. Labels: Riversdale, Saskatoon, Upcoming Events, urban
Pancake Breakfast
Crocus Co-op is holding a pancake breakfast on May 8th from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at 106 Avenue B South. They are recognizing Mental Health Week and everyone is welcome. Also, for those of you who know our Budget Management worker, Sharon Brown, she is serving pancakes from 9:00 to 9:15 a.m. that Thursday so come on down and see Sharon during her 15 minutes of fame. Labels: Life at the Centre, Riversdale, Upcoming Events
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The Salvation Army Community Centre is hosting a Fall Supper on October 17 at 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
