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Taste of Calgary Festival

August is the month of festivals! It’s Calgary’s 19^th year of the most appetizing outdoor festival, Taste of Calgary. It is held at Eau Claire's festival plaza (Barclay Parade and 3rd Street SW) from August 13-16, 215. Admission is free and the taste sampling tickets are $1. each. You will have an arrangement of African, Indian, Italian, and Asian flavours. Over forty of Calgary’s restaurants and beverage companies will be preparing the cuisine.

In addition, entertainers will be playing live on the Main Stage, there will be interactive activities, as well as artisans throughout the festival all in which are local. http://www.visitcalgary.com/things-to-do/festivals/taste-calgary-

Source: Visit Calgary Website

First Flip Pancake Breakfast 215

The very first pancake breakfast of Stampede is on Thursday, July 2^nd from 7:3am to 1:3am. Get your cowboy and cowgirl gear on, and head down into the Stephen Avenue action.Breakfast will be served right outside of the Telus Convention Centre and it is complimentary. Let’s not waste any time getting into the Stampede Spirit! Yee-Haw! http://www.calgarydowntown.com/things/entertainment/event-details/93223-first-flip-pancake-breakfast-215

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Calgary’s infamous June showers are almost over and – from what we hear – it will be a long hot summer. So while you’re stuck inside, avoiding the rainy weather, why not spend a little time prepping your home for indoor-outdoor living. Here are a few tips and décor ideas to get you started:

With warmer weather well on its way, it’s time to start planning those weekend getaways. Trips to the lake, barbeques on the beach, freshwater fishing and exploring the great outdoors are hallmarks of summer in Alberta. Now imagine a whole season of fun in the sun without having to pack up the car and fight weekend traffic out of the city. This blissful fantasy is actually reality for homeowners at Calgary’s Community Of The Year (212, 213 & 214!)

A new home is the biggest purchase you’ll ever make. Whether you’re buying your first home ever – or your first home in greater Calgary – we have a suite of handy resources and tools to help you through the home buying process. You’ll find Excel’s Guide For First Time Homebuyers, mortgage calculator and answers to a host of frequently asked questions.

By taking away some of the unknown and arming you with a toolkit of practical resources, we can help make your biggest purchase worry-free – leaving you to focus on all the excitement that comes with owning a new home!

With the overnight frost almost at bay, the outdoor gardens centres are buzzing. Hanging baskets, veggie gardens, patio planters and bedding plants are ready for your attention. But Calgary’s quirky climate can cause even the greenest of thumbs some grief. Don’t worry though; we have some helpful tips to keep your garden in bloom throughout the summer.

215 Calgary International Beer Festival

Beerfest is rated as one of the top 2 beer festivals in the world, and it is returning to Stampede Park on May 1^st and 2^nd. Increase your beer knowledge in search for a new favourite by sampling more than 5 types of beer! There’s also food from over 4 of Calgary’s best pubs and restaurants. For all the event details, and to purchase tickets, check out: http://www.albertabeerfestivals.com/.

Source: Beerfest

Spring has sprung! Sure, we’re waiting on leaves and vibrant green grass. And, yes, there’s probably at least one more dusting of snow before the winter tires come off. But heck, why not get in to the spirit of things and prepare for sunshine, warmth and everybody’s favourite – patio season!

Grab your dusters, Swiffer’s and power washers – it time to start spring-cleaning!

We love being a part of this family focused community that’s set on a picturesque southern hillside in Airdrie. HillCrest is close to excellent schools, shopping and amenities, and offers easy highway access for trips to the city, airport and Cross Iron Mills mall. You’re also spoiled for choice when it comes to recreational pursuits. There’s a host of parks and pathways to explore, as well as the Woodside Golf Club and expansive Genesis Place recreation centre with pools, fitness centre and outdoor track.