FAMILY & COMMUNITY
BALLROOM DANCING CLASSES (BEGINNER) Community beginner ballroom classes for eight weeks. Learn to cha cha, rumba, salsa, waltz, jive, tango and two-step.
When: Every week from Tuesday until June 18, 7 p.m.
Where: Bellevue Community League Hall, 7308 112th Ave.
Tickets: $75 non-members; $60 BCL members
Information: Janice 780-474-1183 INTRODUCTION TO FERMENTED FOODS WORKSHOP Come sample a variety of fermented foods, including sauerkraut and kefir. We’ll discuss how and why these foods are so important for your health and the planet’s, the basics of safe fermenting and how to adapt recipes. Together we’ll make a batch of cordito (Mexican sauerkraut) and find recipes for preserving your garden bounty through fermentation. Please bring a one-cup Mason jar with lid. When: Monday, 7 p.m. Where: Earth’s General Store, 9605 82nd Ave. Tickets: $25; eventbrite.com Information: Michael.Kalmanovitch@shaw.ca
PURE SPECULATION MINI-SPEC Pure Speculation Science Fiction and Fantasy Society presents the third annual Mini-Spec. Come listen to and interact with Mike Perschon, “The Steampunk Scholar,” and Melissa Wartenburg of Attic Raiders as they talk about the funky genre called steampunk. Scott Bourgeois and Adam Rozenhart from Unknown Studio will host the event. A silent auction will take place to benefit Crystal Kids. When: Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Where: Whitemud Library Tickets: $10 Information: purespec.org EDMONTON HEALTH AND WELLNESS SHOW With hundreds of top brands and unique products not found on the high street, inspirational speakers, free fitness and yoga classes, free cooking demos, health advice and dozens of ways to get in shape, the Health and Wellness Show is guaranteed to make you feel revitalized, beautiful, fit and healthy. When: Saturday, 11 a.m. Where: Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre, 11000 Stadium Rd.
Tickets: $12 adults and $8 seniors and students at the door or call 780-424-9224
Information: albertahealthshows.com COMMUNITY WELLNESS FAIR The Fibromyalgia Society of Edmonton presents a Health and Wellness fair and fundraiser that can make a difference! The theme is “Out of the shadows and finding our voice,” with presentations, discussions and displays on healthy living, silent auction, bake sale and treasure table. Strathcona County Mayor Linda Osinchuk and other special guests will participate in the opening ceremony at 11:30 a.m. When: Saturday, 11 a.m. Where: The Agora, Strathcona County Community Centre, 401 Festival Lane in Sherwood Park
Tickets: Free admission, donations appreciated
KENSINGTON SPRING MARKET Please come down to support local vendors at this free spring market. Hot lunch concession will be available. You will find many crafts, jewelry, preserves, plants and much more. When: Saturday, 10 a.m. Where: Kensington Community Hall, 12130 134A Ave. Tickets: Free admission
Information: Mary, 780-455-7568 TRUE COLOURS Bullying in any form diminishes us all as a community. Our true colours need to shine through. This concert features performers ages three to 18. The four choirs of the St. Albert Youth Musical Association each present stories that tackle age-appropriate problems associated with being true to core values. When: Friday, 7 p.m. Where: Arden Theatre Tickets: $12; 780-418-4184 Information: WAKE UP TO REAL FOOD On Borrowed Ground and McCauley Garden present Wake Up to Real Food. Many of our health problems relate to the kind of food we eat. In this inspiring talk, learn what changes we need and how to make real healthy food. Anita Gregoire is a food actionist, Annette Anderwald is a dietitian; as permaculture consultants, they both teach healthy living by design. When: Friday, 7 p.m. Where: McCauley School, 9538 107th Ave.
Tickets: $10-$25; garnita@shaw.ca or call 780-434-7752 KICKOFF PARTY IN SUPPORT OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS CANADA Everyone is invited to attend this event to help raise funds for medical research to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. This party will kick off CF awareness month and also act as an added fundraiser for the Ride for the Breath of Life event. Silent auction, 50-50 draw and raffles will be available. When: Saturday, 6 p.m. Where: Canadian Brewhouse, 9538 Ellerslie Rd.
Tickets: $10, includes $5 drink voucher; 780-466-2265
Information: Kathy Irvine, 780-466-2265 or email info_edmonton@cysticfibrosis.ca
HIGH TEA Fresh scones, pastries and finger sandwiches will be served at the High Tea event. Reserved seating for tables of six. Door prizes will be available. When: Saturday, 2 p.m. Where: St. Albert United Church, 20 Green Grove Dr. beside St. Albert Trail
Tickets: $25 Information: St. Albert United Church at 780-458-8355 or Donna at 780-459-6761 SPRING TEA, BAZAAR AND BAKE SALE When: Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Where: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 8715 118th Ave. Tickets: Adults $5, children $2
Information: Jean at 780-476-2508 RAIN BARREL SALE FUNDRAISER The Pathfinders are raising funds to support their 2014 Peru Community Service project initiative. The Rain Barrel fundraiser coincides with the Girl Guides National Service project, Operation Earth Action, by promoting water conservation and other environmental methods in our community. Rain barrels must be pre-ordered on our website. When: Friday and Saturday, 6-9 p.m. Where: Westend Toys R Us, 9908 170th St. Information: rainbarrel.ca KODOMO-NO-HI: JAPANESE CHILDREN’S DAY During Kodomo-No-Hi, families fly colourful carp-shaped streamers, called koinobori, display special dolls and ornaments and celebrate children on this festive day. Come to the Devonian Botanic Garden to see giant koinobori flying in the Kurimoto Japanese Garden, make your own carp streamer and other Japanese crafts to take home with you, and listen to Japanese folk tales. When: Sunday, 11 a.m. Where: Devonian Botanic Garden on highway 60, five kilometres north of Devon Tickets: Regular admission rates apply Information: 780-987-3054 ext. 2243 SUIT YOURSELF 5TH ANNUAL AFTERNOON TEA Join us for a relaxing afternoon of tea and a fashion show with prizes and a New York-inspired silent auction featuring an array of stylish handbags. Hats and heels encouraged! When: Sunday, 12:30 p.m. Where: Delta Edmonton South, 4404 Gateway Blvd. Tickets: $45; printtickets.ca Information: suityourselfclothes.org
DANCE OLD TYME AIRES DANCE When: Wednesday, 7 p.m. Where: Northgate Lions Recreation Centre, 7524 139th Ave.
Tickets: $7 members $10 non-members
FILM
BUMP ’N’ GRINDHOUSE We’re not afraid to show it, you shouldn’t be afraid to enjoy it! More great movies and shorts by local cult heroes. Enjoy an evening like the good ol’ days of the drive-in, offering you a chance to sneak in and relish in pickles and beer. Restricted adult, or lie about your age. When: Saturday, 11 p.m. Where: Varscona Theatre, 10329 83rd Ave. Tickets: pay what you can
Information: facebook.com/ BumpnGrindhouse EDMONTON FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS FROM COURAGE TO INSPIRATION A Tale of Two Cities (1935, 128 min., PG) Directed by Jack Conway and starring Ronald Colman, Elizabeth Allan. The best screen version of the famed Dickens novel. When a lady is a victim of the French Revolution, a cynical lawyer springs into action, aiding victims of the Reign of Terror, and sparking love. Haunting, dark photography adds mood. When: Monday, 8 p.m. Where: Royal Alberta Museum, 12845 102nd Ave.
Tickets: Adults $6, students and seniors $5
Information: 780-439-5285 or email edmontonfilmsociety@gmail.com LECTURES & MEETINGS CASTLE DOWNS TOASTMASTERS LEADERSHIP SESSION This eight-week toastmasters leadership course is for people ages 11 to 17. Come learn to express yourself in front of an audience, and have fun in the process.
When: Wednesdays until May 22, 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: Castle Downs Public Library, 106 Lakeside Landing, 15379 Castle Downs Rd. Tickets: No cost, register naylp.com.
Information: naylproject@gmail.com ALBERTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY TRACING YOUR FAMILY TREE COURSE Register now for a three-part series of Tracing Your Family Tree course. Topics include how to get started, find genealogical sources, use libraries, archives and genealogical databases. When: May 11 Where: AGS Library and Research Centre, #162 14315 118th Ave.
Tickets: visit gsedm.edmonton.ab.ca for costs
Information: agsedm.edmonton.ab.ca CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR REACHING OUT Volunteers needed! Reaching Out Fellowship of Edmonton is a non-profit social and educational organization for single, separated, divorced and widowed individuals. A new board is needed to continue after June 2013. Meetings held first and third Wednesday of each month. Please come and give your time, skills and ideas.
When: Every first and third Wednesday of each month until June 19, 6 p.m.
Where: 9924 110th St., basement of St. Joachim Church, north entrance
Tickets: $5 GREAT EXPEDITIONS: CHANGE FOR CHILDREN Presentation about an organization called Change for Children by Lorraine Swift and her husband Frank Bessai, who participated in various brigades and tours during January and February of this year; the primary focuses will be the Nicaraguan rainforest (the BOSAWAS Biosphere Reserve) and Southwestern Uganda. When: Monday, 7:30 p.m. Where: St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 8424 95th Ave.
Tickets: $3 per person at the door HARDY AND TENDER ROSES With Richard Plain, member of Canadian and American Rose Societies and longtime grower and rose exhibitor. Selection and identification of hardy roses, list of tender roses, planting and caring for roses, growing and winteringover tender roses grown in beds and containers. When: Wednesday, 7 p.m. Where: St Albert Botanic Park, John Beedle Centre, 265 Sturgeon Rd., one kilometre east of Boudreau Road
Tickets: $20 members per session. $25 non-members or three for $20 each with advance payment
Information: stalbertbotanicpark.com YARDSCAPING With Murray Aspden of Canadian Tire. Designing yards with layouts for trees and shrubs and discussion of plant selections for long-term beauty. You may bring a digital or print photo of your yard for Murray’s advice. We will visit the Canadian Tire St. Albert Nursery during the session, so please dress for the weather. When: Wednesday until May 24, time
vary
Where: St. Albert Botanic Park, John Beedle Centre, 265 Sturgeon Rd., one kilometre east of Boudreau Road
Tickets: $20 members per session. $25 non-members or three for $20 each with advance payment.
Information: stalbertbotanicpark.com
LITERARY EVENTS CAREGIVER’S GUIDE FOR CANADIANS: BOOK SIGNING Local author and former co-caregiver Rick Lauber will be a community fair exhibitor promoting his book Caregiver’s Guide for Canadians, a great resource for prospective, new and current caregivers. When: Monday, 9 a.m. Where: Chateau Louis Hotel Conference Centre, 11727 Kingsway Ave. (located behind the hotel)
Information: caregivers guide for canadians.com BOOK SALE When: Tuesday until May 11, times vary Where: Northgate Lions Seniors Recreation Centre, 7524 139th Ave. SPORTS & RECREATION
WALK ALBERTA Join the Devon Discovery Walkers for a walk along country roads and through the sanctuary. Bring binoculars! Fivekilometre and 10-km walks available. When: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Clifford E. Lee Bird Sanctuary, Devon
DIRECTIONS: Take Highway 60 north from Devon or south from Highway 16 or 16A to Woodbend Road. Turn west for 1.6 km, turn south for 1.6 km. Watch for Clifford E. Lee signs.
Information: Robert Duncan 780963-4145 or email duncanra@shaw.ca
WALK ALBERTA Come out and join the St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club for a guided walk along trails and paths in St. Albert. Five- and 10-km tracks available. When: Saturday, 10 a.m. Where: Lacombe Park Shelter in St. Albert
Directions: From St. Albert Road turn West on McKenney Avenue and follow it to Morgan. Turn right into Lacombe Lake parking lot. Register in park shelter.
Information: Sharon Tchir 780-4585769 or email sdtchir@me.com EDMONTON GLOBAL CITY RUN FOR WATER First Edmonton Global City Run for Water event. Funds raised will bring clean drinking water to destitute families in Third World countries. There will also be live cultural music, child friendly games, food vendors, and Jazzercise that will be a warm-up for families. When: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Where: Sir Winston Churchill Square Tickets: cost may vary; 780-707-2015
Information: Dawit Isaac at 780-7072015 or visit globalcityedmontonr4w.com
JANE’S WALK EDMONTON Join us for Jane’s Walk in Edmonton by participating in one or more of a number of volunteer-led community walks focused on different themes ranging from history, architecture and art. When: Friday, noon Where: Various locations Tickets: Free admission
Information: A listing of all the walks is available at janeswalk.net
HIKE THE WASKAHEGAN TRAIL Leave the city behind and join us for a 10-km guided hike along the East Battle River portion of the 309-km Waskahegan Trail. When: Sunday, 8:45 a.m. Where: Meet on the northwest corner Superstore parking lot at 51st Avenue and Calgary Trail. Carpool available from here to trail head.
Tickets: Carpool $5, annual membership $20
Information: waskahegantrail.ca or call hike leader Elizabeth 780-672-2873