Self-acceptance as a neurodivergent kid

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👀 In today's edition:

• Young boy hit by C-Train

• Fires raging in Calgary

• Canada’s professional women’s soccer league kicks off

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Calgary Bike Swap wheels into town May 3

With spring in the air and more sunshine on the way, it’s time to break out the bikes. But if your old iron horse took a bit of a beating last season — or if it’s been sitting in the garage, coated in rust — you may want to stop by the Calgary Bike Swap on May 3.

The gathering is a non-profit bicycle buy/sell/donate event that is consistently held on the first Saturday in May. The Calgary Bike Swap is founded and funded by Chris and Laura Grant, two local seniors who, as they put it, feel that providing secure transport to Albertans is a good use of their life savings. The event’s consignment fee hasn’t been raised since 2015.

In the morning, all bikes brought in for sale go through a safety check and are run through proprietary software to verify that they haven’t been flagged as stolen. In the afternoon, the doors open to the public, and the hunt for a bike begins.

This year’s event takes place on May 3 at the City Centre Parkade at 340-10 Avenue SW.

Need to know

❤️‍🩹 An 11-year-old boy was hit by a C-Train on Thursday in what police are so far calling a “freak incident.” The boy is in hospital with a broken leg, and police are investigating.

⛑️ Dr. Sunil Sookram has been named as Alberta’s interim chief medical officer of health, effective immediately. Dr. Sookram currently serves as facility medical director and chief of medical staff at Strathcona Community Hospital.

🚒 Fires raged at an under-construction condo complex at Centre Avenue and 9a Street NE and a home in southeast Lynnwood over the weekend. At the same time, the Calgary Fire Department highlighted upcoming issues with procurement thanks to U.S. tariffs.

⚽️ The Northern Super League, a new professional women’s soccer league in Canada, kicked off its first week of the season. The Calgary Wild faced off against Vancouver Rise FC before ceding a 1-0 loss to the host team.

☑️ Elections Canada reported a record turnout in the first day of advance polling for the upcoming federal election. The organization estimated that nearly two million voters headed to the polls on Friday.

🔥 The Calgary Flames’ season has come to an end, having failed to qualify for the playoffs. This is the third consecutive season that the team has missed the opportunity to contend for the Stanley Cup.

🏍️ Calgary police reminded motorcyclists to take care on the roads during what the police service says is typically a time of year for “really bad motorcycle accidents.”

Youth theatre explores self acceptance

For many students, starting the sixth grade is challenging. But for Alexa, the protagonist of Celexia, life becomes even more difficult when she’s diagnosed with dyslexia. What follows is a journey through frustration, discovery, and ultimately, self-acceptance.

The show is presented by the Citizen Theatre, a new theatre for young audiences aged eight or older. Celexia is a 40-minute play that aims to transform the challenge of a learning disability into an adventure about identity, imagination, and learning to love oneself.

“Growing up with a learning disorder isn’t easy, and there’s still so much stigma around neurodivergence,” said Alexa R. McGinn, playwright and artistic director of the Citizen Theatre. “I wanted to make something that would have helped me when I was growing up.”

Celexia is playing for one night only, on April 25 at the Festival Hall.

Where to eat and drink

🍴 Class Clown: Based in Calgary's Mission district, offers a nostalgic dining experience with the vibe of a 1970s rec room, complete with wood-panelled walls and vintage arcade games. You’ll go for the famous smash burgers but stay for the unmissable atmosphere.

🍴 La Luna Rossa: Nestled on Edmonton Trail NE, La Luna Rossa has been a family-run establishment since 1988, offering authentic Italian cuisine under the guidance of chef Benny Ricioppo. If you want to enjoy dishes like Alberta rack of lamb, calamari in homemade spicy tomato sauce, and ricotta cannoli, you’ll need to plan ahead and make a reservation.

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Things to do

🎟️ Discovery Days | Wake Up Nature: Spring is just around the corner, and nature is ready to shake off its winter chill. Head to the Bow Habitat Station to learn about the wonders of the season, with hands-on activities and playful discoveries that celebrate the beauty of nature’s awakening.

🎟️ Reminiscing in Tempo: To celebrate their 40th anniversary, Decidedly Jazz Danceworks is hosting a retrospective of some of their repertoire accompanied by a live band. Opening night is April 24.

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