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This Friday – Business Time: a Human Trafficking Fundraiser 0

Jan17

Join us for an evening of art, dance, spoken word, and music! A fundraiser show and art sale for Dikaios (a local group with a message to raise awareness for sex trafficking) will take place this Friday beginning at 7PM.

Special musical guests Fire On the City perform.

Hope to see you all there!

For more information on human trafficking visit ACT Alberta.

Drop in to the House for Festive Flavours 1

Dec7

My things are looking festive at The House Coffee Sanctuary! Ok, the picture doesn’t do the decorators justice….but what we can’t show you through pictures are our new Christmas flavours!

Test your taste buds to some tasty treats and warm holiday drinks! Eggnog lattes, peppermint, gingerbread, and of course hot apple ciders are all waiting for you to savour.

Join The House in Our Winter Clothing Drive 0

Nov16

***UPDATED We have an immediate need for a business in the Kensington area, or someone with sewing skills, to help us make minor repairs to clothes to be given away. Please contact CC if that’s you. ***

Because of some identified needs with the downtown and Kensington community, we’re teaming up with some partners to deliver winter clothing to those in need. The House Coffee Sanctuary, along with Calgary Church and King’s Bridge, are teaming up to collect gently used or new winter clothing for those in need.

We have immediate needs including: continue reading »

Last Community Chili Event of 2011 0

Nov16

Come down to the Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Center for our monthly community chili dinner. Along with our partners, The House works in the community to bridge neighbors together. Come join us for a free chili dinner from 6-7 tonight.

This is our last chili supper until March 2012.

The House Goes Local With Pastries 0

Oct14

We love local!

Come in and visit The House Coffee Sanctuary for a new treat! As of today we’ve replaced our pastries with the freshest we could find (and tastiest!). If you want fresh then you need to go local, that’s what we did–four blocks away local!

The House Coffee Sanctuary is proud to begin offering Malicher European Bakery pastries in our shop. Drop by and taste a new side of The House.

Stop by During Sun n Salsa! 0

Jul22

This year the House will be serving lemonade for Sun n Salsa participants. But that’s not all, we’ve just finished up a batch of secret salsa to serve on Sunday! Hope to see you then, the weather looks awesome!

Gear Up for Sun N Salsa in Kensington! 0

Jul19

sun n salsa 2011 will bring together perhaps the largest Sun n Salsa to day if the recent weather is any indication of what we’re to expect.

Come join fellow Calgarians as Kensington is shut down to accommodate the rush of salsa loving munchers. Drop by the House to grab a quick lemonade on a hot Summer day. See you there!

The House & Open Mic in Alberta Buzz 0

Jul19

Check out a great article in the Alberta Buzz magazine about the House and our Open Mic events!

Visitors are guaranteed to be entertained by some of the finest talent in the city because invariably this is what this venue attracts.

http://www.alberta-buzz.com/archives/314

Music in the Park 2011 Rained Out 0

Jun26

Unfortunately due to heavy rains and the threat of thunder showers Music in the Park 2011 will be rained out from Riley Park. However, we’re going to move the shows inside at the House.

Here’s the schedule of bands slated to play:

12: Brock Tyler
1 PM : Dean Morrison
2 PM: Wilderness
3PM: Chris Gheran

More details to come.

Music in the Park – Sunday June 26th, 2011 – Calgary, Kensington 0

Jun17

Riley Park will be buzzing Sunday June 26th as Music in the Park arrives yet again celebrating the musical talents of exceptional local bands.

This year come down for the free concert and hear the likes of Telly, Geosphere, Dean Morrison band, and many many more!