Strathcona Community League

Upcoming in October 2026

Welcome to our monthly post about upcoming events from Strathcona Community League.

New events can be added at any time, so please keep checking our social media or https://strathconacommunity.ca/news/ and https://strathconacommunity.ca/events/ for all the details.

Beginner Wheel Spinning Class - Edmonton Weavers Guild

Learn to spin your own yarn using a spinning wheel! In this class you will learn how to spin and ply fibre into yarn. Participants will become familiar with using a spinning wheel, and turn fluff into string! Bring your own spinning wheel and I will bring the fluff.

Dates: Sat, Oct 10 & Oct 17, 2026
Time: 10am – 12:30pm
Location: Strathcona Community League Hall (10140-86 Ave, Edmonton)
Instructor: Annette Rehlau
Cost: $100 (includes $10 materials fee)

Students must bring their own functioning spinning wheel.

Register here - https://www.edmontonweavers.org/classes-and-workshops/spinning/

Survey Closes Tomorrow!

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.

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 https://forms.gle/J5gV1L7kkHS9zrCn9

More details at https://strathconacommunity.ca/strathcona-community-survey-now-open/

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 b**r 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 b**rs, cocktails in a can, w**e, 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

Reminder | Strathcona Centre Community League Survey

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.

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 https://forms.gle/J5gV1L7kkHS9zrCn9

More details at https://strathconacommunity.ca/strathcona-community-survey-now-open/

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 at the Programs link in our Bio.

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.

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!

Reminder | Strathcona Centre Community League Survey

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.

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 https://forms.gle/J5gV1L7kkHS9zrCn9

More details at https://strathconacommunity.ca/strathcona-community-survey-now-open/

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!