GOING OUT
350 42nd Ave. S.W. 1-3 p.m. 403-532-8006, calgarybowls.com. Okotoks Dawgs vs. Medicine Hat
Mavericks At Seaman Stadium,
265 Don Seaman Way, Okotoks. 7:05 p.m. $10 - $18.50; children 12 and under, free. 403-262-3294, dawgsbaseball.ca. sat june 2 + sun june 3
Footstock Participate in Western Canada’s premier race weekend featuring a 5K, 10K, duathlon and iron kids triathlon. At Cochrane Rodeo Grounds, 109 5th Ave. W., Cochrane. footstock.ca.
mon june 4 Youth Singers of Calgary Charity
Golf Classic Put together a team or sign up on your own and come out for a day of fun in the sun. The event tees off with lunch at 11:30 a.m., followed by 18 holes of Florida Scramble golf, skill-testing competitions at each hole, a steak dinner, prizes, live entertainment, and a silent auction. To register, or for more information, call or visit. At Hamptons Golf Club, 69 Hamptons Dr. N.W. 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. $60 - $200. 403-234-9549, yscgolf.com.
starting mon june 4 Beginner Lawn Bowling Instruction Mondays in June and July. At Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club, 350 42nd Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. 403-532-8006, calgarybowls.com. wed june 6 Okotoks Dawgs vs. Brooks Bombers At Seaman Stadium, 265 Don Seaman Way, Okotoks. 7:05 p.m. $10 - $18.50; children 12 and under, free. 403-262-3294, dawgsbaseball.ca.
starting wed june 6 Spruce Meadows National Until Sunday, June 10. The best show-jumping athletes and horses from throughout the world compete while you enjoy shopping, pony rides, face-painting, wagon rides and the Re/Max Prairie Dogs. At Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W. Rush seating: $5; 12 and under and 65-plus, free. sprucemeadows.com.
ongoing Calgary 55-Plus Summer Games Playoffs
Golf: Tuesday, June 5 at Heatherglen Golf Course, 234024 Range Rd 285, Rocky View, 10 a.m. Cycling: Friday,
June 8 at Springbank Park for All Seasons, 32224A Springbank Rd., 9:30 a.m. Tennis: Wednesday, June 13 and Thursday, June 14 at Rosedale Tennis Club, 901 11th Ave. N.W., 11 a.m. Bocce: Thursday, June 21 at Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association, 5600 Centre St. N. Pickleball: Saturday, June 23 at Oakridge Community Courts, 9504 Oakfield Dr. S.W., 9 a.m. calgary55plus.com.
upcoming Brooks Pro Rodeo Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9. Competitors from across North America gather to participate in the high-stakes rodeo events. The fun also includes carnival games, midway rides, beer gardens, live entertainment, parade and more. At Silver Sage Community Corral, Brooks (two hours east of Calgary). brookskinsmen.ca. Foothills WFC vs. Colorado Pride Friday, June 8. At Foothills Field, 229 Woodhaven Dr., Okotoks. 6:30 p.m. foothillsfc.ca. Foothills FC vs. Lane United FC Saturday, June 9. At Foothills Field, 229 Woodhaven Dr., Okotoks. 7:30 p.m. Bus and beer available from the Ship & Anchor (shipandanchor.com/soccer.html). foothillsfc.ca. Foothills WFC vs. LA Galaxy OC Sunday, June 10. At Foothills Field, 229 Woodhaven Dr., Okotoks. 4 p.m. foothillsfc.ca. Okotoks Dawgs vs. Edmonton Prospects Sunday, June 10. At Seaman Stadium, 265 Don Seaman Way, Okotoks. 2:05 p.m. $10 - $18.50; children 12 and under, free. 403-262-3294, dawgsbaseball.ca. Spruce Meadows Continental Wednesday, June 13 to Sunday, June 17. A five-star tournament with world-class show jumping in a relaxed atmosphere with free admission and parking. At Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W. sprucemeadows.com.
Foothills WFC vs. Real Salt Lake Women Friday, June 15. At Foothills Field, 229 Woodhaven Dr., Okotoks. 6:30 p.m. foothillsfc.ca. Okotoks Dawgs vs. Brooks Bombers Friday, June 15 and Sunday, June 17. At Seaman Stadium, 265 Don Seaman Way, Okotoks. Friday, 7:05 p.m.; Sunday, 2:05 p.m. Friday, $10 - $18.50; Sunday, $20; children 12 and under, free. 403-262-3294, dawgsbaseball.ca. Calgary Stampeders vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats Saturday, June 16. Season opener. At McMahon Stadium,
1817 Crowchild Tr. N.W. 5 p.m.
$15 - $124.50. TM. Okotoks Dawgs vs. Medicine Hat Mavericks Saturday, June 16. At Seaman Stadium, 265 Don Seaman Way, Okotoks. 7:05 p.m. $10 - $18.50; children 12 and under, free. 403-262-3294, dawgsbaseball.ca. Okotoks Dawgs vs. Lethbridge Bulls Thursday, June 21. At Seaman Stadium, 265 Don Seaman Way, Okotoks. 7:05 p.m. $10 - $18.50; children 12 and under, free. 403-262-3294, dawgsbaseball.ca.
Calgary Track Takeover Saturday, June 23. Canada’s track-andfield athletes turn downtown Calgary into a showcase of speed, strength and grace that will put rush hour commuters to shame. Downtown Calgary. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. calgarytracktakeover.athleticsalberta.com. Okotoks Dawgs vs. Fort McMurray Giants Saturday, June 23 to Monday, June 25. At Seaman Stadium,
265 Don Seaman Way, Okotoks. Saturday and Monday, 7:05 p.m.; Sunday, 2:05 p.m. $10 - $18.50; children 12 and under, free. 403-262-3294, dawgsbaseball.ca. Calgary Roller Derby Double Header Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24. At Triwood Community Association, 2244 Chicoutimi Dr. N.W. Saturday, 5 p.m., $10 - $15; children five and under, free. Sunday, 10 a.m., pay-what-you-can/ bring your own chair. calgaryrollerderby.com.
Foothills FC vs. TSS FC Rovers
Saturday, June 23. At Foothills Field, 229 Woodhaven Dr., Okotoks.
2 p.m. Bus and beer available from the Ship & Anchor (shipandanchor. com/soccer.html). foothillsfc.ca.
Western Regional Driving Championship
Saturday, June 23. Cheer on your favourite driver as he competes to earn the title of Regional Driving Champion and move on to the 2018 National Driving Championship. At Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, 260 Century Downs Dr., Rocky View. 1-5 p.m. 587-349-7777, cnty.com/centurydowns.
Calgary Brain Tumour Walk
Walk to raise funds to support your brain tumour community. These funds go towards life-changing research, support programs, information, advocacy,
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awareness, and hope. At Edworthy Park, 5050 Spruce Dr. S.W. 8:30 a.m. to
1 p.m. 1-800-265-5106 ext. 250, braintumourevents.ca.
Walk for Arthritis
1K and 5K walks that build community support for Canadians with arthritis and raises awareness of the challenges of living with this devastating disease. At Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade S.W. Registration, 9 a.m.; walk start, 10 a.m. 403-228-2571, walkforarthritis.ca.
Betty’s Run for ALS
Sunday, June 10. Celebrate, promote, and channel hope to those affected with ALS along with their friends and families. 5K walk or 8K timed run. Register as an individual or a team. At North Glenmore Park, 7305 Crowchild Tr. S.W. 9 a.m. $30 - $35; registration closes Tuesday,
June 5. bettysrun.ca.
Race For Pace
Saturday, June 16. Run or walk for children with special needs in a 1K Superhero Parade, 5K walk/ run, or 10K run. At Remington Development Corp.,
200 Quarry Park Blvd. S.E.
8:30 a.m. to noon. raceforpace.ca.
Banff Marathon
Sunday, June 17. Starting in the picturesque mountain village of Banff, participants run through a series of natural, wildlife and historical stages. Runs include marathon, half-marathon and 10K. Starting in Banff’s Central Park. banffmarathon.com.
Walk for Reconciliation
Thursday, June 21. Beginning at the northwest corner of the Harry Hays Building, the group will be led by drummers and will continue along Riverwalk Avenue to Fort Calgary. 8-11 a.m. 403-2901875, fortcalgary.com.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Preserving Alberta’s Wild Horses
Symposium
Presented by Zoocheck and Help Alberta Wildies. Topics
include fossils, DNA studies on wild horses, cultural importance of wild horses, dispelling myths and more. At Cochrane RancheHouse, 101 Ranche House Rd., Cochrane. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $25 - $40. 416-285-1744, eventbrite.ca. fri june 1 to sun june 3 Puppet Power Conference Presented by WP Puppet Theatre. Explore the transformative power that puppetry has to tell stories, inspire dialogue and make meaning of our world today. At University of Calgary. Individual tickets for workshops/talks, $35 - $80; weekend pass, $399. wppuppet.com. Way Out West Fest Celebrates the modern west within Calgary and the surrounding foothills with workshops, excursions, signature dinners and parties. Various venues in Calgary. wayoutwestfest.ca. fri june 1 to thur june 7 Empathy Week Presented by Humainologie. A week of interactive, multimedia events that promote and heighten individuals’ capacity for empathy, personal connection and recognition of shared humanity. Various venues in Calgary. humainologie.com.
sat june 2 CRAGS Annual Plant Sale Presented by the Calgary Rock and Alpine Garden Society. Rock garden plants, native plants, and many other plants for sale. Specialty nurseries also participating. Friendly, expert plant selection and care advice available. At Lakeview Community Association Hall, 6110 34th St. S.W. Noon to 3 p.m. crags.ca. Discovery Day Market Outdoor market featuring local vendors who make it, bake it, and grow it. On Main Street, Turner Valley. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 403-933-4944, turnervalley.ca. Okotoks Rotary Soap Box Derby The Okotoks Rotary Club hosts the 29th annual races. On Crystal Ridge Drive between Downey Road and North Railway Street, Okotoks. Starting at 9:30 a.m. portal.clubrunner.ca/970. Peace By Piece Marketplace By hand and local business spring market. There will be a donation bin for the Veterans Food Bank. At St Peter’s Anglican Church, 903 75th Ave. S.W. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 403-252-0393. Rhubarb Fest Calgary A community festival featuring live music, face painting, beer garden, skate park and more. At Southwood Community Hall, 11 Sackville Dr. S.W. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. rhubarbfestyyc.wordpress.com. Turner Valley’s Discovery Days and Diamond Valley Parade Featuring parade, barbecue, pancake
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