The fun kicks off right away this month with Heart of the City Festival! Please join us at Quarters Arts Fest at Boyle Plaza (9538 103A Avenue) on Friday, May 1. Starting at 6 p.m., there will be all the music, art, crafts, and food you can handle straight through until midnight.

Then meet us at the Carrot Coffeehouse (9351 118 Avenue) the evening of Sunday May 3 for our festival fundraiser. As usual, there will be music, art, and you guessed it, lots of fun!

A big thank you to everyone who attended our volunteer BBQ on Saturday, April 11. It had an incredible turnout! If you didn’t get the chance to come by to sign up, or you have any questions, please email hotcvolunteer@gmail.com. We can always use more hands helping make the festival a success!

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone in Giovanni Caboto Park for the festival on June 6 and 7. It’s going to be a great weekend of creativity, community, and (hopefully) beautiful weather! Check out our website www.heartcityfest.com for all the details!

Rylan is a Heart of the City board member.