Pocket Community Association

🌻 Pocket Community Association Update - June 2026 🌻

📅 MAY RECAP
Happy June, everyone! Summer is almost here! 🌞

Thanks to all who contributed to Jeff Otto's memorial bench plaque - we met our goal! A big thank you to everyone who participated in our May events!

The Pocket Street Sale, a neighbourhood favourite, was last weekend. Big thanks to all our residents who participated.

The Kâpapâmahchakêw – Wandering Spirit School's 50th anniversary was marked by the annual Pow Wow in Phin Park. It was a great success. We are honoured to have supported the event again this year.

🗓️ JUNE EVENTS

🍀🌱 TCRA: Workshop: Invasive Species at Home

📍 The Pocket Tiny Forest, 8 Oakvale Avenue
🗓️ Sunday, June 7, 2026
⏰ 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Learn how to identify common invasive species, understand why they're harmful, and discover native plant alternatives for your garden. Registration is free!

Sign up here:
https://invasive-Species-at-Home.eventbrite.ca

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Limited seating will be provided - please bring a folding chair with you!

☕️ Sip'N'Chat
🗓️ Tuesday, June 9
⏰ 9:30-11:00 a.m.
📍 Sammi's Cafe

Join us the second Tuesday of every month for our Sip'N'Chat! Whether you're a longtime neighbour or new to the community, this is a great chance to connect and enjoy a relaxed morning with friendly faces. Drop in, grab a coffee, and say hello!

🍻 Cheers'N'Chat
🗓️ Tuesday, June 16
⏰ After 7:30 p.m.
📍 The Only

Head down to The Only to grab the drink of your choice and get to know your neighbours. New mom who needs a break? Millennial who doesn't know how to make friends as an adult? Come on down!

🌈 CALL-OUT FOR VOLUNTEERS: POCKET PRIDE

We're looking for folks who can lead and participate in our Pocket Pride parade the weekend of June 20–21 (exact date to be confirmed based on volunteer availability). Please reach out to us at [email protected] to help make this event happen! Happy Pride Month, everyone! 🏳️‍🌈

🛍️ GAUGING INTEREST: POCKET MERCH
We're exploring the possibility of creating Pocket merchandise to show some neighbourhood pride! We're considering a pre-order system for items like shirts, hats, totes, stickers, and buttons. Final options will depend on pricing, quality, and community interest. If you'd like to be added to our Pocket Merch List, please contact us at [email protected]

🪨 JEFF OTTO MEMORIAL
The final phase of the Jeff Otto memorial - the park name change - will be a lengthy process. In the meantime, we'd like to install a stone plaque at the south entrance of Phin Park (by the Phin Park sign). If you'd like to donate toward this memorial, please contact us at [email protected] for instructions on how to contribute through the PCA.

❤️📋 RENEW YOUR PCA MEMBERSHIP
We've made membership renewal easier! You can now pay your membership fee through secure checkout provided by Stripe:

🔗 Membership Renewal
Become a PCA member for 2026: https://donate.stripe.com/8x2eV59kbdIC1NVb3Y8bS06

Set up automatic annual renewal: https://buy.stripe.com/5kQ28j67Z7kedwD7RM8bS04

📢 IMPORTANT UPDATE 📢
Because the PCA is restructuring, our usual June AGM will be postponed to the Fall (date TBA).

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We can only put on community events with your help. Would you be able to serve on a committee to support the running of the PCA? Without an active membership, we are unable to continue. PCA needs volunteers for various events, communications, social media, website maintenance, and to liaise with the City. For more information, please contact us at [email protected]

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📣 REMINDER: Pocket Community Association Events! 📣

Don't miss out on these upcoming community gatherings in the Pocket:

🍻 CHEERS'N'CHAT – NEW! – TOMORROW! May 19 | After 7:30 PM
Meet your neighbours for a casual evening at The Only. Everyone is welcome! This is your chance to unwind and connect with fellow Pocket residents in a relaxed setting.

🪶 Wandering Spirit School Annual Pow Wow – May 28
We are honoured to recognize the annual Kâpapâmahchakêw – Wandering Spirit School Pow Wow, celebrating Indigenous culture, traditions, and community.

🛍 Pocket Sale – May 30
A neighbourhood favourite returns! Set up outside your home after 9:00 AM and shop secondhand treasures throughout the Pocket. Rain date: May 31.

Remember to renew your PCA membership for 2026 if you haven't already! Your support keeps our community events going strong.

🔗 Membership Renewal
Become a PCA member for 2026: https://donate.stripe.com/8x2eV59kbdIC1NVb3Y8bS06

Set up automatic annual renewal: https://buy.stripe.com/5kQ28j67Z7kedwD7RM8bS04

HAPPY LONG WEEKEND ALL!!

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