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Around town Alberta . . .
| Edmonton area | Upcoming events | Ongoing events | Sales |
Calgary area events . . .
Calgary Greek Festival
Make like a Greek Goddess and enjoy the Calgary Greek Festival filled with great food, live music, dancing and fun for the whole family, Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 21 at the Hellenic Community Centre. For more information, visit www.calgaryhellenic.com.
Rad Dad Day
Drop by Calaway Park for a chance to get in free with dad and grandpa Saturday, June 20 to 21 and meet Spiderman. For more details, visit www.calawaypark.com.
Village Fair
Join the whole Leisure Centre Complex and Village Square Mall in the celebration of summer, Saturday, June 20, noon to 4 p.m. Games, activities, "Read-Away-Fines," music, dancers, and prizes for the whole family at Village Square, 2623 - 56 St. N.E. Check out the Community Sale, Resource Fair and visit the Village Square Mall Sidewalk Sale for great deals. Call 403-366-3900 for more information.
Dad and child day
Dad gets to take the kids out for the day Sunday, June 21, 9 to 11 a.m., Southland Leisure Centre, 2000 Southland Dr. S.W. Start out the day with a dad and child dodge ball game and end up in the wave pool to splash around as a team. Free with regular paid admission.
Back to Banff Day
Sunday, June 21, 1 to 4 p.m., it’s Back to Banff Day take part in guided heritage tours, games and activities, catch up with friends new and old and join in celebrating the National Park Warden Service’s 100th anniversary. Event is free. Activities taking place throughout the Whyte Museum’s galleries as well as on the grounds.
Aboriginal Day
Drop by Heritage Park on Sunday, June 21, to celebrate Aboriginal Awareness with dances, food, artisans and more. Free pancake breakfast between 9:30 and 10 a.m.
Turner Valley grand opening
The Tourist Information Center in Turner Valley celebrates its grand opening, Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children’s activities, dancing, hayrides and more. Center is located beside the Flare & Derrick Community Centre.
Polish Festival
Enjoy the free Polish Festival, Saturday, June 20, noon to 5:30 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday, June 21, 1:30 to 6 p.m., Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 2111 Uxbridge Dr. NW. Kids’ garden, authentic Polish food, dance, and more.
Edmonton area events . . .
Bob the Builder and Barney
Bob the Builder and Barney will be performing live at the Valley Zoo, Sunday, June 21, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets are available in advance at Ticketmaster or at the door. Keep in mind that tickets at the door are more expensive and are subject to availability.
Travel through time
Take dad out to Fort Edmonton Park and enjoy a ride through time, Sunday, June 21. For the full schedule visit online.
Summer picnic
Join in for a summer picnic and country hoe-down at Prairie Garden, Sunday, June 21, 3 to 11 p.m. Lots of fun for the whole family, including petting farm, games, dance, bonfires and more. Reservations required. Call 780-921-2272 or visit www.prairiegardens.org.
Upcoming events. . . (0 *NEW*)
Family fun barbecue
GirlTalk presents a family fun barbecue Sunday, June 28, 3:30 p.m., Edworthy Park (site 4). Enjoy lots of family fun, including games, playing at the park, and more. Beef and vegetarian burgers along with cool non-alcoholic drinks will be served. Bring your favourite side dish, salad or dessert to share. There are some picnic tables on site, but if you are more comfortable in your favorite camp chair, bring it along. Cost is $15 for an individual or $35 for a family (which includes up to two adults, and up to four children under 12 years of age). For more information or to register please head to www.girltalkevents.com and click on upcoming events.
Fall retreat just for you
GirlTalk is holding a fall retreat in Canmore, Sept. 25 to 26 at the Creekside Country Inn. GirlTalk has rented the entire Inn so there will be no interruptions. The weekend will include a wine and dessert PJ party on Friday night, 80’s name that tune competition, prizes, games, gifts, good food, and great company. For more information or to register for this ladies weekend please go to www.girltalkevents.com and click on upcoming events.
Ongoing events online . . .
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Sales scoop . . .
Save on cool tees *NEW*
Blue Bear Aware is a Vancouver-based online retailer of fun and fashionable accessories for kids with allergies and anaphylaxis. Now until June 30, get 15 per cent off all regular priced stuff with coupon code: moad69. If you've got a budding artist, they've also got a cool teen t-shirt design contest on now with a $100 prize for the winner, nice!
Modishly fab sale *NEW*
Modish Monkeys has extended their 50 per cent off sale on all Modish kids' Clothing until July 10th. They are an Edmonton-based online retailer of organic baby stuff and are working to bring awareness (and relief) to childhood asthma, allergies and eczema. All Bumbo and Cooshie chairs are also 30 per cent off until July 10.
While we do our best to inform you of great family happenings around town, event details are subject to change.
June 4th, 2009 big brother Hudson and big sister Findlay were thrilled to welcome their new sister, Sienna Hanna Gwen. We are all thrilled with our long awaited new arrival. We all love you!!
Here's wishing sweet baby Addison a wonderful first birthday on June 14, 2009! You've brought us so much joy! All our love, your big sister Makenna, Mommy & Daddy xoxoxo
Happy 3rd Birthday to our beautiful Gabrielle! "For smiles and giggles, kisses and wiggles, princesses and bugs, 3 years of hugs." What would we do without you! We love you so much, Mommy and Daddy xo
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