Red Deer Provincial Building (4920 51 Street, Room 111, Main Floor) Red Deer, Alberta Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 9am – 12pm Participants are challenged to see productivity in a new way and are provided with the knowledge needed to begin to identify wastes in their own business by being provided with every day examples. Get introduced to the Productivity Assessment Tool and learn how you can put it to work in your business alongside a 120 day action plan and the support of Productivity Alberta. City / Town : Red Deer Event Venue : Other Short Description : Productivity 101 gives a high level overview of the three dimensions of productivity. Event Category : Business Events, Trade Shows, Other Where to purchase tickets : p101reddeer.eventbrite.ca
Shoctor Theatre, inside the Citadel (9828 101 A Ave.) Edmonton Alberta Monday, June 17, 2013, 7 – 10pm On June 17th, the Citadel’s Shoctor Theatre will be filled with the music of Canadian jazz legend Tommy Banks, Juno-nominated Kent Sangster, and contemporary jazz quartet Sketches of Eternity. These noteworthy artists will be performing for charity, with all profits from the evening going to a scholarship fund for Hope Community Centre, an orphanage in Kenya. ( www.hcckenya.com ). Kenyan Scholars Jazz Benefit was organized by Grant MacEwan student Chris Wiebe. “I’ve known about Hope Community Centre’s work for a number of years now,” says Wiebe, “So when the opportunity came to help them establish their scholarship fund, I knew it was something I wanted to get on board with.” The aim of the scholarship is to enable Hope Community Centre’s students to enroll in post-secondary education or to obtain small business loans. City / Town : Edmonton Event Venue : Citadel Theatre Short Description : Come watch several of Canada’s most famous jazz musicians in support of the Hope Community Center in Kenya! Event Category : Concerts / Performances, Performing Arts / Culture Cost : General Admission: $30.00; Students and Seniors: $25.00 Where to purchase tickets : The Citadel Box Office:, – www.citadeltheatre.com , – 9828 101 A Ave Tickets Phone : 1-888-425-1820 Contact Name : Chris Wiebe Contact Phone : 780-903-3121 Contact Email : christopher.r.wiebe@gmail.com More info : www.kenyanscholars.org
Councillors’ Boardroom, 2nd Floor, City Hall 1 Sir Winston Churhill Square Monday, June 17, 2013, 9:30am – 12pm Project Name : City Council City / Town : Edmonton Neighbourhood : Downtown Event Purpose : Council Committee Meeting Event Category : Public Consultation Public Engagement Category : Council Committee Meeting Contact Name : Taunya Proudlove Contact Phone : (780) 496-8186 Contact Email : taunya.proudlove@edmonton.ca More info : www.edmonton.ca…
ASSIST Community Services Centre 9649 – 105A Avenue NW Edmonton, AB Monday, June 17, 2013, 9:30am – 3:30pm Job Search Day Class To assist immigrants to know Canadian workplace culture, be positive to deal with difficulties and barriers in job search, to overcome nervousness in job interview, to improve job hunting skills, and to build confidence, our Job Search Class can help. Topics Covered: -Self-Assessment and knowing yourself -Labour market information and trends -Knowing Canadian workplace culture -Writing resumes and cover letters -Preparing for job interview -Overcoming barriers in job search -Improving job interview skills -Building confidence through mock interviews Class Schedule : Date: June 17 – 21, 2013 (Monday to Friday) Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Place: ASSIST Community Services Centre ( 9649 –105A Avenue ) Language: English Requirement: CLB level 3 or above Fee: Free Please call (780)429-3111 for registration or Contact Jane at ext. 315 for more information Funded by: Citizenship & Immigration Canada Alberta Human Services City / Town : Edmonton Event Venue : Other Neighbourhood : McCauley Short Description : Free Job Search Class for New Immigrants Event Category : Charity / Non-Profit, Education, Free / Budget, Networking, Other Cost : Free Contact Name : Jane Cheng Contact Phone : 780-429-3111 Ext.315
Devonian Botanic Garden Sunday, June 16, 2013, 1 – 4pm City / Town : Edmonton Event Venue : Devonian Botanic Garden Short Description : An ode to rhubarb! Celebrate one of the most useful culinary gifts of the garden. Event Category : Family / Children, Festivals Cost : Regular admission rates apply Additional Information : Sample rhubarb treats, fruit wine and goodies at a nominal cost, take a tour of the Garden’s fabulous Herb Garden, get rhubarb planting tips and more. More info : www.devonian.ualberta.ca…
Fort Edmonton Park (on the corner of Fox and Whitemud Drive) Edmonton Alberta Sunday, June 16, 2013, 10am – 6pm Join us and the AMA as we showcase antique cars and vehicles. Father’s Day at Fort Edmonton Park connects you to your Hipstery side. This very gentlemanly day will be filled of fun challenges and activities for dad and the family to enjoy. Dress dad in his Sunday best, bring him out to play at our scenic living history museum and let him saunter and strut like a real Man of Substance this Father’s Day. Learn about AMA’s role in helping Edmonton develop into a thriving metropolis, visit our vintage vehicles, participate in the AMA trivia contest and spin the prize wheel for great giveaways! AMA members can show their card and save 15% on admission for the rest of the family during that day. We’re offering free admission to all Father’s who bring their littles ones on Sunday June 16th, 2013 in honor of all the things Dad’s do. Also, don’t miss out on our Father’s Day Dinner at the Johnson Cafe – there’s no better way to celebrate the #1 dad in the world. Events At The Park – Sunday, June 16th 1920s & Midway – Shine up your boots! 12pm – 2pm at Sun Drugs Let a Great War veteran show you the proper way to shine a pair of footwear. We’ll supply the polish, you supply the elbow grease! – Tiger Woods in a Waistcoat 4:00 pm at Blatchford Hangar Your dapper dad must perfect his chipping and putting. Take a club and give it a try. – Vintage Vehicle Exhibit All day on 1905 Street, 1920 Street and Blatchford Hangar – AMA Trivia Games and Prize Wheel 10am – 4pm at Blatchford Hangar Enter the AMA Fun Facts Trivia game for your chance to win three prizes! Also, spin to win some great giveaways
Marketplace at Callingwood 6655-178 Street Edmonton, AB Sunday, June 16, 2013, 10am – 3pm City / Town : Edmonton Event Venue : Other Neighbourhood : Callingwood North, Callingwood South, Lynnwood, Ormsby Place Short Description : Bring your bicycles (and your Dads!) to the Callingwood Farmers’ Market for Bike Day on Sunday, June 16 and get a free tune-up for summer! Event Category : Craft Show / Farmers Market, Family / Children, Sports Cost : free Additional Information : June is Bike Month in Edmonton! And June 16 is Father’s Day! Bring your bicycles (and your Dads!) to the Callingwood Farmers’ Market for Bike Day on Sunday, June 16 and get a free tune-up for summer! Mechanics from the Edmonton Bicycle Commuters’ Society will be at the market from 10 am to 3 pm to tune-up bikes and answer your questions., To learn more about the Edmonton Bicycle Commuters’ Society, visit edmontonbikes.ca. More info : www.callingwoodmarketplace.com
Devon, Alberta Sunday, June 16, 2013 City / Town : Devon Event Venue : Other Short Description : Join us for an amazing community fundraiser! Event Category : Family / Children, Sports Cost : $40 Contact Name : Chris Merriott Contact Phone : 780-987-4641 Contact Email : merriottfitness@shaw.ca Additional Information : Join us for the Merriott Fitness Kids of Steel Triathlon. Merriott is committed to kids & families, active lifestyles, and healthy communities. It is why we organize, promote, manage, host, and sponsor our many events., Proceeds from all the Merriott Events will be donated in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation., Community support is vital to ensuring that the Stollery remains on the forefront of pediatric medicine and, more importantly, to ensure that every child treated at the Stollery receives the best possible care. More info : kos.merriottfitness.com
Hawrelak Park 9930 Groat Road Sunday, June 16 – Sunday, June 23, 2013 2013 Edmonton ITU Triathlon Festival presented by Antrim Construction will include competitions and fun experiences for all ages and abilities. The Festival will culminate in the ITU World Cyp – the best in the world will be showcased in Hawrelak Park. City / Town : Edmonton Event Venue : Hawrelak Park Short Description : Triathlon competition Event Category : Sports Cost : Free Contact Phone : 780.995.1658 More info : edmontontriathlon.org
Mayfield Dinner Theatre (16615 109 Ave NW) Edmonton Alberta Ongoing through Sunday, August 4, 2013 By Alfred Uhry, starring Michael Learned from THE WALTONS. Set in 1948 Georgia, the story revolves around Daisy Werthan, a 72 year old widow who is reluctant to accept the help of the compassionate Hoke Colburn, who has been hired by her son to drive her around. She eventually gives in and over the span of decades, their relationship transforms from one of necessity to companionship. This iconic tale of pride, changing times and the power of genuine friendship has warmed the hearts of millions. From its landmark Off-Broadway production in 1987 to the remarkable success of the Oscar-winning film version (4 Academy Awards, including Best Picture), the Mayfield Dinner Theatre is proud to present this Pulitzer Prize winning play that has become one of the most beloved stories of the late twentieth century. “DRIVING MISS DAISY is a total delight.” – NY Daily News. City / Town : Edmonton Event Venue : Other Short Description : Driving Miss Daisy tells the warm-hearted and humorous story of the unexpected relationship between a Southern matriarch and her chauffeur. Event Category : Theatre Cost : Between 59.99 and 89.99 depending on night and ticket type; see website for more information Where to purchase tickets : For tickets, please call our Box Office at (780) 483-4051 or Toll Free at, 1-877-529-7829 or book tickets online: purchase.tickets.com… More info : www.mayfieldtheatre.ca…
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