SPECIAL EVENTS
CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY
This is a landing page for special events that fall outside of our regular programming. We will be offering a wide variety events, from recreational activities to workshops. Scroll down for more details!
Please note that events are moderated by Outlink staff and external facilitators who reserve the right to remove anyone from an event who is in violation of our Safer Space Ground Rules.
Visit our Community Calendar, our Meetup page, or our social media pages for announcements on meeting times, dates, and locations.
If you have any questions, please contact Dawson at dawson@calgaryoutlink.ca.
#RAINBOWREC23 EVENTS
Calgary Outlink presents #RainbowRec23! This year, we’re bringing back a series of pop-up events to offer opportunities for members in 2SLGBTQ+ communities and allies to have come together in recreational events.
Activities will be low-pressure and open to folks of all skill levels and abilities, with the hopes that these can be an engaging way to connect with others in 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
This will be an opportunity for us to come together and share in community in a variety of leisure-based, non-threatening and thoughtful spaces. Join Calgary Outlink in a favourite activity or try something new with us this season. Be silly, get competitive, and connect with others in the city we call home.
Use the section below to view each event's details. You can scroll through the tabs to see all the events.
LAND LEARNING WALK
Date: Sunday, August 27th
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM (Meet at 11:45 AM)
Meeting Location: CommunityWise Resource Centre
(223 12 Ave SW - Google Maps)
Location: Lindsay Park (2225 Macleod Trail SE - Google Maps)
The last August #RainbowRec23 event will be a land learning walk in Lindsay Park to connect with our natural surroundings. This event will be facilitated by Erica (she/they) and Dakota (she/they), and they will be providing an educational component alongside the walk!
We will be meeting at CommunityWise Resource Centre at 11:45 AM. Please ensure that you arrive on time, as the group will depart at 12:00 PM. The walk will take approximately one hour.
We recommend bringing sunglasses, a hat, comfy shoes for walking, and water. Outlink can provide sunscreen, bug spray, light snacks, and transit passes if needed.
This is a free event. To register, click here to fill out the Google Form.
We encourage folks to sign up as early as possible. We will be limiting the number of participants to 15 people to create a more comfortable facilitation experience.
#THREADSTHATLINK WORKSHOP
In collaboration with Threads That Thrive, Outlink will be providing two workshops on clothing repair and other sewing techniques! The workshops will be facilitated by Threads That Thrive instructor Georgia (she/her), who is knowledgeable and passionate for all things sewing!
Both workshops are free, and will be at CommunityWise Resource Centre (223 12 Ave SW), in the Common Room. Upon arrival, you will be let inside the building by Cassidy (he/him). Please arrive at 10:45 AM to ensure you are on time. The event will begin at 11:00 AM. Lunch provided by Outlink will start at 1:00 PM. The workshop will take approximately three hours and you will be taught beginner skills such as hemming, repairs, and basic alterations.
SESSION 1:
Hemming & basic repair
Date: Saturday, August 12th, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Community Wise Resource Centre (223 12 Ave SW - Google Maps)
SESSION 2:
Using a sewing machine to create a drawstring bag and accessories
Date: Saturday, September 16th, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Community Wise Resource Centre (223 12 Ave SW - Google Maps)
This is a free event. To register, click this link to fill out the Google Form. We encourage folks to sign up as early as possible. We will be limiting the number of participants to 15 people to create a more comfortable facilitation experience.
There is street parking in front of the building on 12 Ave, and metal bike parking rails on the sidewalk, and next to the driveway in front of the building. Nearby LRT stations include Victoria Park, 1st Street, and 3rd Street stations.
Nearby bus stops include:
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Eastbound 12 Ave SW @ 2 St SW: #90
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Westbound 11 Ave SW @ 2 St SW: #13, #90, #449
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Westbound 11 Ave S @ Centre St: #24
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Northbound 4 St SW @ 12 Ave SW: #3, #17, #449
There is a ramp that leads up to the front door, and a portable ramp can be placed on the step once you get in, if needed.
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Facebook Events: Workshop 1, Workshop 2
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Meetup Events: Workshop 1, Workshop 2
#SAFEHANDS WORKSHOP
In collaboration with AAWEAR, Outlink will be providing a one-time workshop on naloxone training and safety. The workshop will be presented and facilitated by AAWEAR staff. This will be an overview on what harm reduction is, how it is relevant to our communities, and how to look for signs of overdose.
Date: Monday, August 21st, 2023
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: CommunityWise Resource Centre, Common Room
This is a free event.
Upon arrival, you will be let inside the building by AAWEAR staff. Please arrive at 5:45 PM to ensure you are on time. The event will begin at 6:00 PM and dinner provided by Outlink 7:00 PM.
The workshop will take approximately three hours and you will be learning naloxone demonstrations, how language affects stigma, allyship, education on opioids, and other topics relating to harm reduction.
We encourage folks to sign up as early as possible! We will be limiting the number of participants to 15 people to create a more comfortable facilitation experience.
COVID-19 SAFETY:
Public health and safety of our communities is very important to us! Wearing a mask is encouraged and welcome. If you have any symptoms related to COVID-19 (e.g. fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose), please do not attend.