MCA Fair a tremendous success!

The Meadowgreen Fair had fabulous weather and glorious sunshine! MCA planned on a crowd of 400 but we were please to see a crowd much larger perhaps 500 plus people came out and took part in the festivities.

The Community Room was filled with informative displays from various community groups including the Saskatoon Police Service Community Watch, SIAST Student Recruitment, White Buffalo Lodge, Saskatoon Community Heath etc.

The Saskatoon Fire Department brought out their vintage fire truck which was a hit with young and old. The Saskatoon Police Street Legal race car was also on display. The biggest hit with the youngest participants was Beeper the Clown - who kept everyone entertained with her Magic Show and then the many animal balloons she made! Wow!!!

Not to be out done the Hub City Square Dancing and Round Dance Association came out and entertained the crowd with square dancing and then had the crowd participating. If you look at the circle on the right and notice the gentleman in shorts it is a Saskatoon Police Office, from the Bicyle Patrol, giving a try at square dancing. What a good sport - not to mention dancer! (Click on the picture to see a close-up.)

Overall the evening was a lot of fun and excitement for all the participants. MCA would like to thank everyone who came out and helped us make the event memorable including Ebenezer Baptist Church (All Nations Center on Ave W) for barbequing and donating food, all the exhibitors who came out, Mendel Art Gallery Art Caravan, Saskatoon Police Bicycle Patrol, Saskatoon Police Street Legal Race Car, Hub City Square Dancing Association and the W.P. Bate Metis Jiggers. Thanks as well to Sask Lotteries for providing some funding to help us put on this event.

Meadowgreen Fair, June 1, 2010

The Meadowgreen Fair will be June 1st beginning at 5 p.m. At 5 p.m. the W.P.Bate School Metis Jiggers will entertain the crowd. At 5:30 p.m. the Saskatoon City Police Bicycle Patrol will give a talk about bicycle safety. At 6:00 p.m. Beeper the Clown will do a magic show and at 6:30 p.m. get ready to kick up your heels with the Hub City Square Dancing Club. As well there will be plenty of displays and information booths for everyone's enjoyment and the Saskatoon Street Legal Race car will be on display along with a City Fire Truck - so bring your cameras. As well there will be an oversized boxing gloves so come and duk it out. There will be plenty of food, drink and entertainment.
Come out and visit with your friends and neighbors! Rain or shine the Meadowgreen Fair will be taking place at Meadowgreen Park and W.P. Bate School 18th Street and Avenue Y South.

Garage Sale a success!!!

Great weather and great deals awaited garage sales on May 8th as they checked out the deals at the Meadowgreen garage sale. One inventive homeowner doned a costume and encouraged buyers to stop and check out his deals.

Meadowgreen Community Garage Sale, May 8, 2010

Meadowgreen residents are encouraged to participate in the community garage sale on May 8, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Get cleaning and get that extra stuff out of the way. There is sure to be someone who will be excited to find that special item at the Meadowgreen Garage Sale.

March Executive Meeting - March 16, 2010

On March 16th the Meadowgreen Community Association met to discuss community issues.
Soccer registration took place and five teams will be entered into the Saskatoon Youth Soccer. Saskatoon Youth Soccer has taken on Popsicle as its sponsor for 10 and Under soccer league. The Executive noted that with today's concern about obesity in children perhaps SYC should consider the health issues prior to obtaining sponsors. Outdoor soccer will start in May.

Two pedestrian walkways that need repairs were reported to the City: between Witney and Montreal where a car hit a concrete post and rebar is sticking out and the walkway between the old W.P. Bate School and Montreal Ave which hasn't been fixed since it was dug up 2 years ago.

The Community Barbeque and Safety Fair will be taking place on June 1st at Meadowgreen Park and W.P. Bate School. The school has been approached for entertainment items. Community residents who may want to participate should approach an Executive member or call Pat at 382-6514.


Peter Pond Park,between the 200 block of Ottawa and Winnipeg South, will receive NEW playground equipment this spring. The Executive noted that the City is replacing the present preteen equipment with limited toddler equipment. The Executive is against the removal of the present swing to be replaced with a small toddler swing. The Executive has sent a letter to the City requesting that the Park equipment meet the same preteen playground equipment needs and that if they want to meet the toddler requirements that this be an add on.

A resident has requested a Meadowgreen Garage Sale. The Executive has decided that May 8th will be the date of the Meadowgreen Garage Sale. This date will be noted in the April newsletter.

The next Meadowgreen newsletter will be out in mid-April. April 9th is the last day for articles for the newsletter. Please contact Brad Peters regarding the newsletter.

February Executive Meeting, Feb. 23, 2010

Sample of possible W.P. Bate (old site marker)

The Meadowgreen Community Association discussed many issue at the Executive meeting on February 23rd. The following items were discussed and many decisions were made:
a) Soccer - The CA decided to adopt the Saskatoon Youth Soccer job description for use in Meadowgreen. The outdoor soccer registration fees, which will include a free t-shirt, are $40 for the under 6 and under 8 players and $55. for the under 10 players.
b) Newsletter distribution - There are still a few blocks in Meadowgreen that do not have a person to deliver the newsletter. If you can help, contact Pat at 382-6514.
c) Community Barbeque/Safety Fair - Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 - Still looking for ideas as to what types of activities to include. If you have any ideas, please pass them on to an Executive member.
d) Meadowgreen (Welcome)Sign - The Executive has decided to place the "Meadowgreen Welcomes You!" sign on the corner of 22nd and Witney Ave. No decision has been made on the type of sign.
e) The W.P. Bate marker - A decision was made to see if a marker could be made that is similar to the Canada Heritage Markers. More investigation is necessary. An example of this sign is the one on 2nd Ave North - the old Western Producer Building.
f) MCA donated $200. to the Mount Royal Collegiate 50th Anniversary Celebration which will be held on September 25th, 2010. More information may be found at www.mountroyal50.com

Soccer Registration - Thursday, February 25, 2010

Soccer Registration will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at W.P. Bate School on Thursday, February 25. There are three groups of player 6 and under, 8 and under and 10 and under. Soccer fees will be charged for this Saskatoon-wide soccer initiative. The fees are as follows: Under 6 $40.; Under 8 $40 and Under 10 $55. These fees are paid to the Community Association but go directly to Saskatoon Youth Soccer who does the overall organizing and scheduling of soccer in Saskatoon. Please note that all registered participants will keep their soccer t-shirt at the end of the soccer season as a momento of their participation.

Funding is available, please ask the Meadowgreen Program Coordinator for more information, Yvonne 955-0035.