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SEPTEMBER EVENTS:
The Fairview Programs & Services Fair is Wed, Sept 8th at the E.E. Oliver Gym from 5-8pm. Find out what’s happening in Fairview and sign up for activities in your community!
Duplicate Bridge begins on Thursday, Sep 9th at the Golden Age Centre. They meet every Thursday at 7pm and are looking for players of all ages. Call Doreen at 780-532-3129 for more info. The Town of Spirit River Council is holding an Open House Thursday, Sep 9th at the Centennial Hall from 6:30 to 8:30pm. This is a discussion and info session regarding local improvement levies. Everyone is welcome.
The Big Country GP Storm Home Opener Tail Gate Party is Friday, Sep 10th in the Crystal Centre Parking Lot from 5-7pm. A donation of $1.50 gets you a chili dog and a pop. All money raised will be donated to PARDS! Come say Hi to the Big Country Crew, Meet the Storm Players and win prizes! And don’t forget to watch for the Big Country Prize Toss during intermission at the game!
There's a Free BBQ at the Muskoseepi Park Pavilion on Friday, Sep 10th from 5-8pm. Come out and meet your local aldermanic candidate Kevin McLean!
The GP Roller Derby Association’s Fresh Meat girls will be in Full Derby Gear selling BBQ Pulled Pork with beans and a pop for $5! Join them at the Great Northern Casino on Friday, Sept 10th from 4-8pm. There’s lots of prizes to be won!
The Annual Driver Appreciation BBQ is Friday, Sep 10th at the Demmitt Vehicle Inspection Station from 10-2pm. All drivers are encouraged to stop in and join them for lunch. They’ll be serving up burgers and smokies along with salads and drinks. If you’re a professional driver, stop in and take a well deserved break!
Zumba instructors from the Peace Region are coming together for Zumba Party for a Cure. This Latin inspired, easy-to-follow, fitness dance is safe for all ages & fitness levels. Join them Saturday, Sep 11th at the GP Comp High School. Doors open at 1:30pm. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. All proceeds support the Canadian Cancer Society. For more info call Lisa at 780-538-8205. The Superwalk for Parkinsons Research is Saturday, Sept 11th at Muskoseepi Park. Registration is at 11:30am and the walk begins at 1pm. Walk, run, bike or wheelchair for 1, 3 or 5 km. Pledge forms are available online at www.superwalk.com. There’s a Fundraising BBQ in front of Shepherd’s Fold downtown on Saturday, Sep 11th starting at 11am. Money raised will be donated to the Red Cross to help aid Pakistan. The government is matching donations until Sept 12th. Mountainside Horse Club is hosting Gymkhana Fundays on Sep 11 & 12th at the Beaverlodge Arena. Registration is from 8-10am on Saturday. All ages and riding abilities are welcome. Contact Shelby at 780-831-7932 for more info.
The Oasis Church is holding "There Goes The Neighbourhood" Block Party on Sunday, Sept 12 from 2-4pm. There’s family fun for all. Join them for lots of Food, Games and Prizes! For more info call 780-539-6179 or check out their website at www.theoasisministries.ca There’s a Fall Fair & Beef on a Bun Lunch on Sunday, Sept 12th from 12-3pm at the Alliance Church (15502-102 St). Join them for Jumping Castles, a Petting Zoo, Duck Pond, Face Painting, and lots more! This is a fun event for the whole family!
Northern Piecemakers Quilt Guild will meet at 7pm on Monday, Sept 13th at 8930-111 Street (Bobbi With The Basics) in Grande Prairie. This is their first meeting of the 2010/2011 year. New programs and projects will be introduced. Everyone interested in quilting or learning to quilt is welcome. For more info call Jean at 780-402-3090.
The GP Indoor Playground is opening their 35th year on Tuesday, Sep 14th. Buy your membership before Sep 30 and receive a 50% discount. They are located at 10117- 93 Street in the Army Navy Air Force building. Hours are Monday to Friday from 9-3.
The Annual General Meeting for East Smoky Minor Hockey Association is Wednesday, Sep 15th at 7pm in the Ridgevalley Arena. Meet Your Community on Thursday, Sept 16th at the Wembley Rec Centre starting at 7pm. Learn more about the groups and organizations that serve the Wembley area. Feature presentation is by Mr. Brian Brake from the River of Death & Discovery Dinosaur Museum. Author Ted Bishop will be at the GP Public Library on Friday, Sept 17th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm in the Rotary Community Room. If you love travel adventures, or are a motorcycle enthusiast, you will enjoy this lively presentation and reading by the award winning author of Riding with Rilke: Reflections on Motorcycles and Books.
Celebrate Alberta Arts Days with Prairie Tales 12. These are some of the best short films made in Alberta, featuring 14 short works in all genres. Eric Becker, producer of one of the featured films, will introduce the Sunday screening and speak after the film. Show times are Friday, Sept 17 at 10am and 3pm, Saturday, Sept 18 at 10am and Sunday, Sept 19 at 1pm all in the Rotary Community Room at the Montrose Cultural Centre.
Mountainside Horse Club is holding a Barn Garage Sale rain or shine on Saturday, Sep 18th at the Beaverlodge Ag Barns from 10-6pm. If you have items to sell, you can rent a table for $10 each. For more info, call Karly at 780-354-2261.
There’s a Fundraiser for the QE II Hospital NICU and Teen Pregnancy Centre at Mother Nature's Way, located at 9908B 100th Ave, Downtown on Saturday, Sep 18th from 11-5pm. Join them for a BBQ, Door Prizes, and more! Call 780-832-0005 for more info.
The Junior Lifeguard Club is holding a free 4-Day Rookie Week starting Saturday, Sep 18th. The Junior Lifeguard Club is recreational on Saturdays from 5-7pm and Competitive on Sundays from 10–noon. If you’re interested, stop by the front desk at the leisure centre to register or sign up for rookie week.
In celebration of CBC’s Sports Day in Canada the Peace Wapiti Speed Skating Club is holding a Free on-ice session at the Coca-Cola Centre on Saturday, Sep 18th. Lace up the long blades and see if you have “The Need for Speed”. Speed Skating is a sport the entire family can participate in! Registration is required. Call Jamie at 780-765-2199. "Inspire" the 8th Annual Community Foundation Gala Evening & Auction is Saturday, Sept 18th at the TEC Centre in Evergreen Park. This elegant five course dinner, with accompanied wine pairings, is hosted by Community Foundation Chair, Ron Regnier. Cost is $225 per person. Reserve your tickets by calling 780-538-2820. The 30th Annual Terry Fox Run is at Muskoseepi Park on Sunday, Sept 19th. Inspired by Terry’s dream, the Terry Fox run is volunteer driven. There is no entry fee and no minimum pledge to participate. Anyone who wishes to participate can come out and walk, run or ride 10 km. Registration is at 10am at the Pavilion, with the run starting at noon. You can also register online at www.terryfox.org. For info on the run in GP call 780-882-3797.
If you have children between the ages of 1 and 5 who love to explore bring them to Muskoseepi Park for their Fall Nature Programs. These programs allow your child to discover nature through games, crafts, songs and more! The first session starts Monday, Sep 20th. For more info and to register, call the Park at 780-538-0451.
Viv's Boot Camp is September 20-24th at the St. Stephen's School in Valleyview. Conditioning Camp for kids ages 9-18 is at 6pm. Beginner is at 7pm and Advanced is at 8:15pm. For more info, call Vivian at 780-957-2461.
Artist's North presents the 3rd Annual Painting for Parkinson's Show & Sale Sept 25 & 26th at the TEC Centre in Evergreen Park. Hours are Saturday from 9-6 and Sunday from 10-5. There’s over 350 original works of art on display created by local artists! Donations to the Parkinson's Foundation will be accepted at the door. The GP Public Library is hosting a Songwriters Circle Sunday, Sep 26th from 2-4pm in the Rotary Community Room. Meet local songwriters like Susan Picard. All beginner and experienced songwriters are welcome! For more info, contact Susan at
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Upcoming Rodeo Events for the Alberta High School Rodeo, District 3 include: Sept 4-5th at the Cleardale Rodeo Grounds, Sept 11th in Worsley, Sept 18-19th at the Debolt Rodeo Grounds and Sept 25-26 at the Cleardale Rodeo Grounds. Get your memberships in to enter! For more info call Georgia at 780-595-2139 or check out www.albertahsrodeo.com.
OCTOBER EVENTS: The Little Smoky Community Club is compiling a History Book. If you haven't gotten your family stories and pictures in, the last call deadline is October 1st. If you need help, call Doreen at 780-524-2417. Email completed stories to
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or drop them off at the Valleyview Library by Oct 1st. BJ's Q Club is hosting a Benefit Fundraiser for Darrell Watchorn on Saturday, Oct 2nd. Darrell suffers from MS and is going to Poland for treatment. For tickets, call Jacquie at 780-518-6593. There’s a Home Business Expo at the Holiday Inn. Hours are Saturday, Oct 2nd from 10-4pm and Sunday, Oct 3rd from noon-5pm. Admission is by donation to Canadian Diabetes Association. The Scarecrow Festival is Saturday, Oct 16th at 5 Mile Hall. Doors open at 6pm with a steak dinner at 7pm. A Live auction & dance with music by the Lazy boy rockers will follow. Tickets are $75 each. To purchase a ticket, or for more info, call Sandra at 780-831-8863. Hinton Trail Hall Association is holding a Country Christmas Fair Fundraiser and is looking for vendors of home based businesses, crafters and bakers to rent a table for $10 and sell their wares for one day on Sunday, Nov 7th from 1-6pm. Registration deadline is Oct 22 and is on a 1st come basis. For more info, contact Marie at 780-354-3955. The GP & District SPCA Howling Halloween Masquerade Party is Saturday, Oct 30th. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $60 per person or $450 for a table of 8. There’s also a Great Pumpkin Carving Contest. Pumpkins will be displayed and auctioned off at the dance. Proceeds will go towards the care of the SPCA animals! For tickets, or more info, email
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GENERAL EVENTS: Limited Edition Pencil Art by Calvin Cornish Artist Direct Print Liquidation & Charity Sale is Aug 1 – Dec 31. 25% of the profits will be donated to the Parent Link Center in GP. There are 25 different prints to choose from, 2000 prints in total. Call 780-814-7053 to order.
The Kids Place Playschool is accepting registrations for Fall Playschool sessions. Programs for kids ages 3-5 fill up fast. Call the Dave Barr Community Centre at 780-538-0469 or check out www.db.cityofgp.com. Joy Chapel is a ministry to individuals with mental or physical disabilities, their staff, and parents or guardians. Meetings are Mondays at the Alliance Church. Meals are $3 a person. Supper starts at 4:45pm and the Service is from 5:45-7pm. P.A.C.E has a Women’s drop-in Support Group every Tuesday night at 10031-103 Ave, GP from 6:30-8:30pm. It’s a free service for women of any age or background who are going through stress and need confidential support. There is no cost to attend. For more information call 539-6692.
Join the Alliance Church (7702-100 St) for their weekly Divorce Care Seminar & Support Group or their Alpha Course Video Discussion. Both classes run Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm and include supper. For more information, call them at 780-532-8836.
Join Love Life Hot Yoga every Sunday for Karma Yoga from noon-1pm. Safe for all skill levels but still great for those looking for a challenge. Classes are free with a donation to the chosen charity. For more info call 780-402-9405 or go online www.lovelifehotyoga.ca.
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