Malmo May/June 2026 Newsletter (Click here for PDF)
Malmo Plains Community News
May / June 2026
This web version highlights events, community notes, programs, shoutouts and coming soon items. For the complete print newsletter with more information, download the PDF:
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Malmo May / June Events
Every note tells a story! Malmo Spring Choir Concert
Monday, May 4 | 7:00pm to 8:00pm | Holy Spirit Lutheran Church (11223 51 Ave)
FREE and open to the WHOLE COMMUNITY and beyond. Invite your friends and family to listen to familiar classic songs to celebrate spring, including Blowin’ in the Wind, Downtown, I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing, Irish Blessing, and more.
Stay after the concert to enjoy treats and meet your neighbours.
Good times and great games! Game Night and Pizza
Saturday, May 9 | 3:00pm to 9:00pm | Malmo Community Hall
FREE and open to the whole community. Got a favourite game? Bring it along or come by and play something new.
Come before 5pm to be counted for the pizza order: $10/person or $20/family.
Shop Ultra-Local! Malmo Spring Market
Sunday, May 24 | 10:00am to 4:00pm | Malmo Community Hall
Open to the whole community and beyond. So many awesome Malmo-based vendors, from kids to seniors. For a list of vendors, check out the Malmo website.
Come check out what they’ve made and pick up an original handmade gift for someone or treat yourself.
Paintings, photography, bags, garden decor, upcycled rugs, cards, clay models, ladies’ apparel, crochet and jewelry.
Bring your family, friends and co-workers. Help spread the word about this exciting shopping experience.
Sound Bath Experience
Sunday, May 31 | 1:30pm to 2:30pm | Malmo Community Hall
Malmo resident Dana is hosting another Deep Rest: Sound Bath Experience in Malmo. Doors open at 1pm.
For details and tickets: Eventbrite – Deep Rest: Sound Bath Experience
It’s big and it’s baaaack, baby! Malmo Big Bin Event
Sunday, June 14 | 10:00am to 3:00pm | Malmo Community Hall Parking Lot
FREE for Malmo Community League Members. Following the massive success in 2024, Malmo is providing a way to drop off unwanted and large items and also swap usable items with neighbours.
Take It or Leave It Area (or My Junk, Your Treasure)
Drop off and pick up household or garden items that could be used by others: small furniture, small appliances, books and knick-knacks. Items must be in working order, clean and in good condition. Remaining items will be donated to Find at the end of the afternoon.
Help us out! Email Patricia at prijavec@shaw.ca or sign up at signup.com/go/mZMgMSV
Malmo Big Bin Event – What’s Not Accepted
Large bins will accept all junk and trash except:
- Mattresses
- Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, ice makers, dehumidifiers and water coolers
- Household hazardous waste such as light bulbs, batteries, paints and adhesives, sharps, etc.
- Green waste/compostable matter
- Propane tanks and tires
- Baby cribs, highchairs and car seats
Take these items to the Eco Station.
Eco Stations are holding four FREE drop-off weekends for these items on: May 16–17, June 27–28, Aug. 1–2 and Sept. 26–27, 2026.
Be in the know! Malmo Community League Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Tuesday, June 16 | 7:00pm to 8:30pm | Malmo Community Hall
Doors open at 6:30pm. Come early and have a little treat and a cup of coffee.
Hear reports of what the board has been doing. Members can cast their votes for board members.
Want to get involved? Watch the eNews for a list of available board positions or email president@malmoplains.com.
Community League Notes
Members: watch your email for the agenda and list of board positions ahead of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in June.
Upcoming Board Meetings at the Community Hall
Meetings are open to all members.
- Tuesday, May 19 | 7:00pm
- AGM – Tuesday, June 16 | 7:00pm
- Board orientation: Tuesday, June 23 | 7:00pm
Got skills? Want to build your resume?
We’re looking for people interested in joining our volunteer team.
Communications Assistant (non-board position)
Are you creative and organized? Love social media? Join our team!
Infrastructure Redevelopment Committee (IRC)
Malmo’s Infrastructure Redevelopment Committee has been busy working on plans to improve the hall.
Check out their progress and news on the Malmo website at malmoplains.com/news?category=Hall%20Renewal
Volunteer Spotlight: Lisa Charles
Your Malmo Community League board is 100% made up of VOLUNTEERS!
Spotlight on Lisa Charles, Social Director and Malmo’s chief FUN officer.
“I joined the board to build connections thru events that serve the community. I’m always looking for leaders to oversee events. Keep your ideas coming! We try to work them in when possible.
I love to cycle and walk in our community and the nearby natural areas. I enjoy gardening in summer. I still work part time in my own practice of energy healing.”
More Trash Talk
See trash on public property? Do your part and pick it up and keep Malmo looking awesome.
Found a mess too big to tackle on your own? Call 311 or report it using the 311 app.
Found a needle?
- If it’s on public property, call 311 or use the 311 app.
- If it’s on private property, call 780-426-0500.
Little Free Library Mapping Project
There are a few maps of little libraries in the city, but a couple of young Edmontonians are not only mapping them, they are personally visiting them and highlighting some of their books.
So far, they’ve logged over 300km walking, biking, skateboarding and bussing to them. They visited all three Malmo locations in early March.
Check out their journey on Instagram @LFLBE2025. The photos of the Malmo libraries are in the March 12 post — we’re #98, #99 and #100!
Three Lines Free
For League members, as space allows. For fun, ads (Malmo-based businesses), or polite venting: communications@malmoplains.com
Looking to combat high energy costs?
Contact Chris at 780-887-1637 or chris@ageng.ca, or visit ageng.ca to investigate your options.
Weekly & Monthly Programs at the Community Hall
Craft Time for Kids (10 and under) – Get creative!
Saturday, May 23 & June 20 | 1:00pm to 2:30pm | FREE and open to the WHOLE community
Kids, come and make something special to celebrate spring! Supplies and instructions are provided.
Fun music, a light snack and play time for the really little ones. Parents, enjoy a cup of coffee while you’re here.
Coffee and Conversation (and treats)
Fourth Wednesday of the month | 2:00pm to 3:30pm | FREE and open to the WHOLE community
- Wednesday, May 27 – Join us for some strawberries and tea
- Wednesday, June 24 – Bring a favourite summer memory before we take a break until the fall
Age Reversing Essentrics Exercise Classes
This 60-minute set of classes is in progress, but email communications@malmoplains.com if you’d like to drop in to see what it’s about. Members drop in for $10.
Classes are Wednesdays from 10am to 11am until May 27.
Watch the website, eNews and social media for information about upcoming summer sessions.
Yoga! 7-Week Yoga Sessions with Cheryl
There are more sessions coming. Watch Facebook and the website for all the details.
- Mondays until June 8 | 7:00pm | Hatha Yoga No class May 18 (Victoria Day)
- Wednesdays until May 27 | 7:00pm | Sakalya Yoga Flow
- Thursdays until May 28 | 10:30am | Chair Yoga
- Wednesday & Thursday classes also continue June 3 to 18
$80/session or $15/class for drop-ins
Malmo members: $50/session or $10/class for drop-ins
To register, call Cheryl at 780-975-7174.
Garden Planning Group
Tuesday, May 12 | 7:15pm
We’re getting ready to plant in the rectangular beds, including two kid-friendly beds, just west of the community hall. Interested in growing flowers or vegetables? There are some half-size beds available — FREE. There is water and a few garden implements on site.
Want to get a spot? Have questions? Come to the May meeting or email communications@malmoplains.com.
Coming later this summer: pop-up garden produce give-aways in the pocket parks. Say that three times fast!
Chess Club – Checkmate!
Saturday mornings | 10:00am to noon
FREE! Two hours of fun for kids and adults. Gain strategy skills and give your brain a good workout.
Contact Steven, Monica or Gerhard at 780-616-8142.
Monthly Craft Night – Unwind with us!
- Friday, May 8 | 7:00pm to 9:00pm
- Friday, June 12 | 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Colour, knit, embroider, scrapbook or anything else. Pull up a table and chair and join the fun. FREE!
Questions? Email Laurie at lamcint@telus.net.
New on May 8 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm: FREE Mending Clinic. Got a loose button, need a simple hem or seam fix? Come by and visit us for a quick repair.
Swim some laps! Community Swim
Until May 17 at Bonnie Doon Pool (8648 81 St NW)
Saturdays 5pm to 7pm | Sundays 4:15pm to 5:45pm
After May 17 at Confederation Pool (11204 43 Ave)
Saturdays and Sundays | 4:00pm to 5:30pm
The swim program is available for the 2025/2026 year. With your Malmo Community League Membership, you can attend the community swim for FREE. Check out the hot tub and sauna while you’re there.
Coming Soon, Shoutouts, Preschool & Deadlines
Coming Soon: Community BBQ
July 18
Come for the food, stay for the fun and connections. There will be games and things for kids, old and young, to play.
We need YOU to volunteer. Consider giving an hour or two. Watch the eNews and social media for ways to get involved, or email social@malmoplains.com if you can help.
August Membership Renewal
The Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues has changed the dates for annual memberships. As of this year, memberships will be valid from August 1 to July 31.
Your 2025/2026 memberships remain valid through August 31, 2026. Watch for membership drive information soon.
Shoutouts!
Thank you to all the Pub Night volunteers who helped make it an evening to remember:
Lisa for organizing; Ken, C-Anne, Jocelyn, Cheryl, Zuzu, and Patricia for setting up, serving and cleaning up; Rebecca and Ken G for joining Jeff and his band. It was great to see so many people come to enjoy the food truck, music and neighbourhood connection. Let’s do it again soon.
Artful thanks to Rod and Cheryl for hosting an awesome WineNPaint Night in April. The paintings look amazing.
Heaps of thanks to Ron and others who have been helping to keep Malmo’s bike path free of trash and keeping an eye on our alleys.
Techy thanks to Chris and Connie for providing the tech and support for our first movie night, and to C-Anne for arranging licensing and Lisa and Ken for setting up the yummy concessions. The Princess Bride was a lot of fun to watch, especially with first-timers.
Have you seen an awesome yard? Do you have a kind neighbour? Nominate them for a shoutout in the next edition.
Malmo Pre-School
Registration is open throughout the year. This non-profit, parent-cooperative operates right here in Malmo Elementary School.
For children ages three to five years, they offer morning and afternoon programs with small class sizes.
Email malmo@malmopreschool.com or visit malmopreschool.com.
eNews for Members
Watch your email for monthly news. The next one is June 1.
Not yet a Malmo Community League member? Join today. See the Membership page on the Malmo website.
Deadlines
June eNews submission deadline: May 29
July/August print newsletter submission deadline: June 23
communications@malmoplains.com