TOMORROW!

Pub Nights returns for the season!

Join us on Friday, September 25th to kick off the Pub Night season. Come and visit with old friends or meet some new ones.

This month we will be featuring a German beer and soft pretzels.

The new membership year started Aug 1st. If you don’t have your membership yet, get your membership at https://strathconacommunity.ca/membership/. Memberships will also be available at the event.

Friday, September 25th

7:30 pm – 11:30 pm (new start time)

League members and guests / Kids are welcome

Craft beers, cocktails in a can, wine, soft drinks available

Snacks provided

SCCL Upstairs Lounge (10140 86 Ave, use South door, by the South Lawn)

Cash, credit and debit are accepted

Upcoming pub nights: Fri Oct 23, Fri Nov 20, Fri Dec 18

A huge THANK YOU to all of the musicians, volunteers, sponsors and attendees for making the 2026 Old Strath Mini Folk Fest a success! 

Nathan Carroll
David Dykstra 
Grant Stovel
Franks Community Pub 
Brio Bakery
Acoustic Music 
Bent Stick Brewing
Edm Weavers’ Guild
Strathcona Nursery School
Wisecracks senior’s program by Fairly Odd Academy
My Living Studio drama classes
CEPAL Palestinian olive oil
Prairie Song Folk Club
Emily Graca, Farhana Nurani, Jeanie McDonnell, Gord Lacey, John de Haan & Berna Ponich, plus all the fantastic community volunteers

See you next year!

World Sounds, Community Voices: Listening, Playing, and Creating Together 

Join us for a new music program at SCCL

In a friendly and low-pressure setting, participants will listen to music from different traditions, explore simple sounds and rhythms, and gradually make music together through voice, instruments, and accessible improvisation activities. 

Dates: Thursdays, October 1-December 3, 2026
Start Time: 6:00 pm
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours each session
Location: 10140 86 Avenue, Upper lounge (use the ramp on the north side of the building)
Fee: $200.00
Maximum session size: 10 participants 

More information and Registration HERE

Don’t forget! Frank’s Pub is offering a Strathonca Community League Member Discount.

Frank’s Community Pub (8815 99 St) is offering Strathcona CL members 10% off food and drinks on the last Thursday of each month from 5pm to 11pm (close)

Show your membership card for a discount.

The 6th Annual Old Strath Mini Folkfest is TOMORROW!!
Starting at 1pm
Strathcona Community League, 10140 86 Ave

Music, Food, Drinks, Prizes

Check out our past posts here for artist spotlights and all the details!

Have Your Say! We want to hear from you! 

As our neighbourhood continues to evolve, your input ensures upcoming SCCL projects, events, programs, and spaces reflect the voices of the people who live here.

Progress Made Since 2020

In 2020, we surveyed members to help shape our community’s future. Thanks to your feedback and the dedication of our incredible volunteers, we’ve turned those ideas into real action! 

Over the past few years, we opened brand-new Tennis & Pickleball Courts (August 2025), launched the Pilot Skate Park (June 2026), and remain right on track for the completion of our Hall Renovation in Fall 2026. 

On top of these facility improvements, our neighbourhood has stayed vibrant with community gatherings, including 6 Mini Folk Festivals, 38 Pub Nights, 9 Trivia Nights, 6 WinterFests, and much more. 

You can view the full 2020 report at strathconacommunity.ca/about-league/.

What’s the 2026 Survey About?

The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete and covers key neighbourhood topics:

• Community priorities and future initiatives
• Past participation and ideas for future programming
• Feedback on SCCL amenities and visioning for our green spaces
• Community interest in a neighbourhood off-leash dog park
• Communication preferences and general demographic questions

How to Participate

Whether you’re a long-time resident or brand new to Strathcona, home owner or renter, we would love to hear from you by the September 30, 2026 deadline:

Take the SCCL Community Survey Here

Help Us Spread the Word!

A strong response rate means better ideas, clearer direction, and a more unified voice for funding opportunities. Please encourage your Strathcona neighbours, friends, and family to fill out the survey.

If you have any questions, ideas, or feedback regarding this initiative, please reach out to us at safety@strathconacommunity.ca.

Thank you for participating and for continuing to make Strathcona a fantastic place to live, work, and play!

The 6th Annual Old Strath Mini Folkfest is this Sunday!!

Check out our past posts for artist spotlights and all the details!

What to expect
Festival: 1pm – 6pm
Admission: suggested admission is $10/adult or $20/family
Open to Community League Members & Guests: Memberships will be available onsite or renew ahead of time online – https://strathconacommunity.ca/membership/
Door Prizes: awesome door prizes from many local businesses – must have a current CL membership and be in attendance to win
Activities: community organization fair and kids’ activities
Dog free: Please leave your 4-legged friends at home
Food and Drinks available on-site: On-site food trucks plus beer from Bent Stick & canned cocktails from Shiddy’s

The Line Up:
1:00 – Local Set (just added)
1:15 – Scona Students 
2:00 – Attey @theattey 
2:45 – Out of Pocket Trio @outofpockettrio
3:45 – Aaron Parker @cantoomusic
4:30 – Daniel Akira @dan.stad
5:15 – Mallory Chipman @paranormallory

Come gather with your community at the Old Strath Mini Folkfest 

FREE Community Swim has STARTED for the season! And don’t forget that your league membership also gets you program discounts at City of Edmonton Recreation Centres across the city!

Strathcona Centre Community League members have Free Community Swim access at Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre (11000 Stadium Rd) during specific hours on both Saturdays and Sundays: (From September 13, 2026 to August 28, 2027)

Saturdays
3 pm – 5 pm

Sundays
1 pm – 3 pm

The Recreation Centre has a 4-lane fitness pool, leisure salt water pool with spray features, water slide, aquatic climbing wall, whirlpool and steam room. Community league members may use the pools as well as the fitness centre during the booked time.

For free admission, swimmers need to show their current SCCL Membership Card. Please arrive early to allow time for staff to check documentation.

Buy or renew your membership HERE.

https://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/recreation-leisure-centres-pools

Present your valid Edmonton Community League membership card at any City of Edmonton Recreation Centre and receive the following discounts:

• 20% off annual memberships*
• 20% off continuous monthly memberships using our convenient Pre-Authorized Debit Program
• 15% off multi admission (5+) passes. Community League members that purchase these passes will be issued a photo access card which is to be swiped at each admission

https://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/community-league-wellness-program

Old Strath Mini Folkfest

Sunday, September 20
1pm – 6pm
Strathcona Community Hall South Lawn
10140 86 Ave
Members and Guests

Featuring musical act: Out of Pocket Trio 

The Out of Pocket Trio embraces the jazz trio setting with a variety of standards and original compositions. Composed of Tae Kim on piano, Chris Larsen on bass, and Tony Flanagan on drums.

Want to help out at Mini Folkfest? We are looking for volunteers!
Email social@strathconacommunity.ca 

Old Strath Mini Folkfest

Sunday, September 20
1pm – 6pm
Strathcona Community Hall South Lawn
10140 86 Ave
Members and Guests

Featuring musical act: Mallory Chipman

Hailing from the Canadian prairies, Mallory Chipman is a true musical polymath. An award-winning musician as well as a songwriter, producer, and music scholar, Chipman is celebrated for her acrobatic voice and the way she powerfully weaves truth and story into song. With influences from across genres, Mallory Chipman’s signature sound has been described as  “the finest folk-rock currently being made” (Amplify Magazine). 

@paranormallory
https://www.mallorychipmanmusic.com
https://www.youtube.com/@mallorychipman
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/acp2hqe9vxny6a1i4j8x0/AJFLLursnizMnJ5k5ctwy10?rlkey=ekf2v231fuy8cszhxwhhzas1y&st=vmjrkcba&e=1&dl=0

Want to help out at Mini Folkfest? We are looking for volunteers!
Email social@strathconacommunity.ca