Community Events
What's going on in the Crowsnest Pass,
Pincher Creek and the Elk Valley...
UPCOMING EVENTS
ANNUAL KIDS DISCOVERY DAY
On Saturday, MAY 4th, The Pincher Creek & Disctrict Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Annual Kids Discovery Day. With this event, kids (grade 1 - grade 6) will get involved in the community through local business, organizations, and service. This event will give the kids the opportunity to look around in the "Adults work environment" and let them find out some cool things in adults every day jobs through hands-on activities.
To enable as many kids as possible to take part, there will be NO REGISTRATION FEE for them.
ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT
The Crowsnest Pass Symphony and Young Artists are having a Spring Concert Wednesday May 8th at 730pm at Horace Allen School. Admission is $10/Adults and FREE for children.
UROC Movie Night and Club Social
UROC (United Riders of Crowsnest) , the LOCAL bike club, is hositn a movie night and club social at the Orpheum Theatre in Blairmore, Thursday MAY 9th. The featured movie is Red Bull Media House's "Where The Trail Ends" a film following the worlds top freeride mountain bikers as they search for un-ridden terrain around the globe, resulting in a unforgettable adventrue. Admission is 5$ for adults, children 5 and under are FREE. Cole beverages will be avaliable. There will be door prizes, and memberships will also be avaliable for people interested.
FREINDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK FAIR
(USED BOOK SALE)
The book sale will take place at the Ranchlands Mall, May 8th and 9th , 9am - 8pm and May 10th from 9am - 4pm. Donations of books can be brought to the mall as early as 5pm to 8pm on MAY 7TH!
HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR
CNP Adult Education association presents the Health and Wellness Fair
"Encouraging Healthy Lifestyle Choices" with guest speaker, Lana Asuchak on Saturday MAY 25th 9am - 230pm at the MDM Community Centre.
Cost is $20/person (includes lunch).
To register, please call Toni at 403-562-2853
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MONDAY MAY 13th
SOUTHERN ALBERTA SUMMER GAMES!!!
July 3rd - July 6th, 2013 in TABER, AB
Registration for events in MAY!!!
JOINT TEAM CROWSNEST PASS!!!
Call the Municipality for more info 403-562-8833
The 3rd Annual Crowsnest Pass IDOL!!!
CNP IDOL HAS BEENPOSTPONED TILL SEPTEMBER!!
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRAION
For the 2013/2014 school.
Registration starts NOW at Horace Allen School (2002 - 76th Street Coleman) for ALL CHILDREN who will be 5 years old by December 31st, 2013.
Please bring your childs Birth Certificate.
There will be an orientation night for all new kindergarten students on MAY 28th at 6pm at Horace Allen School
COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS
NEW SKATEBOARD PARK HOURS FOR SPRING!
as of April 15th thru June 19, 2013 Skateboard park hours are as follows:
Mondays 530pm - 830pm and
Wednesdays 710pm - 9pm.
NO FEE. Helmets and safety gear are recommended.
OPEN GYM!!! - Fridays 1pm - 430pm!!
Gymnastics Spring Program - at Alberta Stells Memorial Arena. week of April 16 - June 20.
Please wear track pants, t-shirt, and running shoes or gym shoes.
Classes for ALL AGES - walking and up!!
REGISTER BY APRIL 8th, 2013 at the Municipal Office. For more info call Tracey at 403-562-8833
CHALLENGER SPORTS SOCCER CAMP - July 2-6th. Sign up on-line NOW www.challengersports.com
RICKY RYP HOCKEY CAMP - August 12 - 16th at the Coleman Sports Complex. **Conditioning Camp (ages 14 - advanced player) August 11 - 23rd.
Registration forms on lin at crowsnestpass.com or visit rickyrypfoundation.ca - or call 403-562-8833
CNP LACROSSE ASSOCIATION 2013 season:
HAS NOW STARTED!!!!!
at the Alberta Stella Memorial Arean. Practices on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday AND Friday.
FOR MORE INFORMATION contact Joey Ambrosi at 403-562-2578
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WHATS HAPPENING AT THE ART GALLERY???
Tons of stuff is happening THATS WHAT!!!
IN THE GALLERY
*Inspired by Lethbridge artist Donna Gallant for our Summer Show 2013 "Sun-Strokes". The show will run July 20 - Sept 1, 2013, with opening reception scheduled for July 20, 1-3pm.
DEADLINE for submissions is May 1st, 2013. To review guidelines
call the CNP Public Art Gallery at 403-562-2218
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GREAT NEW AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS!!
CNP Boys AND Girls Club:
*****FREE PROGRAMS TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAYS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SCHOOL YEAR!!!******
To participate, you MUST be a Club member, so SIGN UP NOW!!
Programs for children and youth from Kindergarden to Grade 12. New High School Programs: Girls Only Health & Fitness on tuesdays after school.
The Keystone Group -open to ANY teenin grades 7 -12 with a positive and open-minded attitude. Keystone Comedy Club- Mondays after school untill 5:30pm. Keystone Creative Performers on Wednesdays after school until 5:30pm. Keystone Production Company on Wednesdays after school until 5:30pm.
For registration, please go to www.bgccnp.com and click on the "youth programs" page. Transportation IS provided to and from the programs.
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PARENT LINK CENTRE
will be closed for the Easter Break Amrch 29th - April 7th
NEW: JAM-A-RAMA with Tynan Groves. Come and Expierence a lively program that introduces you and your preschooler to the joy of making music. Explore Simple intruments and learn a repertoire of songs, fingers plays, games, and rhymes that you can also do at home!!!
FRIDAY MARCH 22nd, 1030am - 1130am music room #117, Horace Allen School!!
ART WITH TONY - takes place APRIL 12, MAY 10 and JUNE 7, from 930am - 1030am. join us with your 3-6year oldfor these fun sessions! Expierence/learn different art forms alongside and from your childs perspective. You can attend one or ALL session. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER as space is limited. Call Nina to register 403-563-8157
FUN THURSDAYS - an early language enrichment program for children 0 - 36 months and their parents. Join us for stories, finger plays, rhymes and songs! THURSDAYS 1030am - 1130am at the Parent Link Center. Call Nina to register or for more information.
Learn to Play the SPICE Way - For ages 0-6 years and their parents. TIMES: Monday thru Thursday 9am - 10:30am and Fridays 9am -11:30am at the Parent Link Centre.
Craft Time - For ages 2-5years and their parents. TIMES: Tuesdays 10:30am - 11:30am at the Parent Link Centre, Horace Allen School, Coleman.
3,2,1 PLAY!! - For ages 0-6years who are accompanied by a parent or caregiver. TIMES: Mondays & Wednesdays 10:30am - 11:30am at the Parent Link Centre, Horace Allen School, Colemand *MEET US IN THE GYM**
Come Rhyme With Me... - preschool choldren and their parents. An early literacy program. TIMES: Thursdays 10:30am - 11:30am at the Parent Link Centre, Horace Allen School, Coleman.
Fun Time Thursdays - For ages 0-36months and their parents. TIMES: Thursday 10:30am - 11:30am at the Parent Link Centre, Horace Allen School, Coleman.
My Dad/Uncle/grandpa and ME! - A special time for 2 - 5year olds with their MALE CAREGIVER. BE PREPARED TO PLAY!!! SATURDAYS through June 8th. 10am - 11am at the Town All Gym in PINCHER CREEK!!.. Come play on the jumpy Castle, run on the mats, throw balls, have fun... AND GIVE MOM A BREAK!!! For more information call 403-627-1869.
PASS PARENT AND STUDENT SUPPORT- rasing a teen? Check out the support and workshops that are now being offered to parents and caregivers of teens in the Crowsnest Pass and Area. Contact Karen Manzer for more information, at PASS@cnpparentlink.com or 403-563-0540.
MENTORING MOMS - This program involves a mom and mentor meeting together once a week for help with setting goals, getting advice or feedback, and connecting the mom with other resources. They also do fun and enriching activities with the kids! For more information, contact PLC or e-email mentoringmoms@cnpparentlink.com
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CNP MUNICIPAL LIBRARY
FUN FRIDAYS at the LIBRARY!!!
**** we will NOT be running FUN FRIDAYS in MAY***
for ages 6-12yrs old
the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month from Septmeber to June 2pm - 330pm.
Come down to the Crowsnest Pass Library for FUN FRIDAYS!!
for more info call the library at 403-562-8393
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ELKFORD EVENTS
June 2 - Elkford Triathlon. - This event is a SPRINT DISTANCE TRIATHLON, including a 750m swim, 20km bike ride, and a 5k run. Participants can choose between 2 levels: Regular or the EXTREME SPRINT.
June 28th - July 1st - ELKFORD WILDCAT DAYS!!!! - A family Festival of games and activities that celebrates on the the first pioneers in the Elkford area, "Wildcat Charlie" Weigert. The 3-day celebrations boasts a parade, fireworks, a craft and trade fair, a scacenger hunt, sports tournements and LIVE entertainment.
For more information call the Elkford Recreation Centre at 250-865-4010
SPARWOOD EVENTS
RUN CLUB. Tuesdays and Thursdays - Come one, come all. All levels welcome. no registration.. NO CHARGE.. meet every tuesday and thursday at the Mountain View Tech Office from entry. Run club goes 4:15pm - 5pm.
For more information Call the Sparwood Community and Facility Services at 250-425-0552
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CROWSNEST CURLING CLUB
The Crowsnest Curling Club is looking for ALL levels of curlers to sing up for the 2012/2013 curling leagues. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
MENS league on WEDNESDAY nights
MIXED League on THURSDAY Nights
SENIORS League on MONDAY and THURSDAY afternoons
LADIES Night ONCE a month
JUNIOR league STARTS IN JANUARY.
The Crowsnest Curling Club is located in the SportsPlex on 22nd ave in Coleman.
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BLAIRMORE LIONS TV BINGO !!!!
Tv Bingo returns to ShawTV Channel 12,
Tuedsays at 730pm!
Cards are 1 for 3$, 3 card Stripe for $7
BINGO CARDS AVALIABLE :
BLAIRMORE - Pharamasave, Rexall Drugs, Sobey's, and Sears
COLEMAN - Chris's Restaurant, RemeDy's Rx
BELLEVUE - Bellevue Super Stop,
HILLCREST - Hillcrest Miners Club (Fish and Game Tuesday nights)
PINCHER CREEK - Pincher Creek Office Products!!
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MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS NEEDED!!!!!
Family and Community Support Services is in URGENT need of volunteer Meals of Whells drivers. if you can spare 1.5 hours PER WEEK, to volunteer with the Meals on Wheels program PLEASE
call Bonnie 403-562-8833
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PINCHER CREE HUMANE SOCIETY ~ If you have time to spare, stop on by the Humane Society and pick up and application form. A variety of tastes are open. Current foster homes are full and more animals need foster homes. The society tries NOT to turn away animals, but the shelter can only accommodate so many. If you would like to donate money, kennels, food, you time, or anything you wish, stop by the Humane Society on Kettle Street of call 403-627-5191
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PINCHER CREEK LEGION ~ Open Tuesday to Saturday at 2pm. Meat draws every Saturday from 3pm -5pm. Crib nights Wednesday and darts on Thursday. GRILL YOUR OWN STEAK at the steak pit inside. Call to order your steaks 403-627-4024. Call to rent the upstairs hall for upcoming parties and weddings (catering available) 403-627-4024
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