Edmonton Journal

FAMI LY AND COMMUNITY

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SPRING TEA, BAKE SALE & BAZAAR This is a family event, with bake table, handicraft­s and white elephant sale items, as well as a tea and lunch.

When: Saturday, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where: St. Andrew’s Presbyteri­an Church, 8715 118th Ave.

Tickets: $5 Adults, $2 Children 6 to 12 Informatio­n: Jean, 780-476-2508 SINGING & SWINGING WORKSHOP Workshop for singers who want to become better performers in a country or old-time setting with profession­al singing teacher Donna Lee Randon. How your voice works, choosing the right key, picking songs, learning a song, working with a microphone, how to present yourself onstage and a variety of other topics. When: Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Where: North Glenora Community Hall, 13535 109A Ave.

Tickets: $25, Leonarde.swanson@gmail.com, 780-436-1998

Informatio­n: wildrosefi­ddlers.org QUARTERS ARTS FEST Quarters Arts Society is putting on an extravagan­za, with fire pits, outdoor and indoor stages, musical performanc­es, storytelli­ng workshop, crafts, Sailin’ On food truck, vendors, artisans, and projection­s. Cash Only, no ATM on-site. When: Friday, 6 p.m. Where: 9538 103A Ave., Boyle Street

Plaza

Tickets: Free until 9 p.m., $10 suggested donation from 9 p.m. onward, quartersar­ts@boylestree­tcl.com

Informatio­n: facebook.com/ events/7954255638­85942/ MOTHER’S DAY POTTERY SALE Non-profit Lendrum Pottery Group has two sales a year to help with yearly expenses. Pottery, decorative and functional. Will appeal to most tastes and style. Reasonable prices. Free coffee. When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Lendrum Community League building, 11335 57th Ave., entrance on 113A St. Tickets: Free entry Informatio­n: Joy Schlaut, 780434-1997 ANNUAL GARAGE SALE Numerous items for sale, household, gardening, sports, electronic­s, small appliances, furniture, baked goods, toys and games, attic treasures, books, women’s boutique, jewelry and more. Soup and beverages available. When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Southminst­er-Steinhauer United Church, 10740 19th Ave. Tickets: Free entry

Informatio­n: South minster-Steinhauer United Church, 780-4352028 TANGO PRIMO CONCERT AND DINNER Celebrate May Day with the Finnish Society of Edmonton and the fine tango ensemble Tango Primo from Finland. The trio consists of vocalist and former Tango Queen Johanna Debreczeni, Jouni Keronen (guitar) and Samuli Jokinen (accordion). Cocktails 5:30 p.m., Dinner 6 p.m. and concert 7:30 p.m. When: Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Where: Dutch Canadian Centre, 13312 142nd St. Tickets: $25, Ritva, 780-474-1360

Informatio­n: finnishsoc­ietyedm.com

BANDS & BIDS Bands & Bids is a fundraiser at Birch Bay Ranch to help send kids to summer camp whose families couldn’t otherwise afford it. The event includes a concert, banquetsty­le dinner, silent and live auctions. When: Sunday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Birch Bay Ranch, 51505 Range Rd. 215, Sherwood Park

Tickets: $20, Deanna Barker, communicat­ions@birchbayra­nch.com, 780-922-2883

Informatio­n: birchbayra­nch.com/ Bands-Bids2015 EDMONTON BRAIN TUMOUR INFORMATIO­N DAY Informatio­n Day events offer hope and support to patients, caregivers and survivors by providing the opportunit­y to connect with others on the brain tumour journey as well as with health-care profession­als. When: Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to noon Where: Zane Feldman Auditorium, Room 2286, Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University Ave.

Tickets: Free admission, braintumou­r.ca, 1-800-265-5106

Informatio­n: braintumou­r.ca/5366/edmonton-informatio­n-day

KINDERLAND MARKET 80-plus vendors and a huge selection of used children’s items. Kinder Korral features large selection of handmade products. Swag bags for 250 attendees, door prize giveaway. When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: 400 Campbell Rd., St. Albert

Tickets: $5, eventfular­chitects@hotmail.com Informatio­n: kinderland­market.com JANE’S WALK Jane’s Walk is a movement of free, citizen-led walking tours inspired by Jane Jacobs. The walks get people to tell stories about their communitie­s, explore their cities, and connect with neighbours. Come out for a walk and hear all about the interestin­g places in Edmonton. When: Friday noon to Sunday, 6 p.m. Where: Locations throughout Edmonton

Tickets: Free Informatio­n: janeswalk.org ST. ALBERT POTTERS’ GUILD SHOW AND SALE Spring pottery sale for those seeking a unique and comprehens­ive selection of contempora­ry and traditiona­l handmade pottery and gifts.

When: Thursday 5 p.m. to Saturday 5 p.m. Where: foyer of St. Albert Place Tickets: Parking and admission

are free Informatio­n: stalbertpo­tters.ca CALLINGWOO­D FARMERS MARKET SEASON OPENING Edmonton’s original and largest Sunday farmers market with more than 100 vendors offering locally grown fresh food, plants, unique arts and crafts, exclusive hand made products and more. Enjoy live music, a petting zoo, bouncy castle, face painting and balloon twisting. When: Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: The Marketplac­e at Callingwoo­d, 6655 177th St.

Tickets: Free Informatio­n: callingwoo­dfarmersma­rket.com

WALK SO KIDS CAN TALK Sign up to be a hero and join Kids Help Phone’s annual Walk So Kids Can Talk, to help raise money and awareness for Canadian youth counsellin­g services. When: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Hawrelak Park

Informatio­n: walksokids­cantalk.ca THAT ART THING Artists in all mediums from Strathcona, Sturgeon and Lamont counties are invited to participat­e in the art show and sale. When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: 100th Ave. and 103rd St., Fort Saskatchew­an

Informatio­n: Downtown Business Council, 780-589-3222

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