If you would like your Community Event listed on the Community Events Website E-mailreception@ylcountry.comor by fax to 780-624-5424
FEBRUARY 2012
Wednesday, February 8th High Level Arena Lobby 12:00pm and/or 7:00pm Carrie 780-841-3321
Alberta Health Services and High Level Running Club “Celebrate Winter Walk Day”. 15 minute group walk, bring friends, colleagues, family members, and furry ones. Door Prize. No pre-registration required. Call for more information
Friday, February 10th Peace River Municipal Library Gallery 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Peace of Art presents “Celebrate Winter!” Art Show and Gala. Hang out with local artists, be inspired by their work, enjoy some winter songs, poems & stories Snacks by Java Domain / Admission by donation, enter the Free Draw for a framed print of “Pond Hockey on Lac Cardinal” by Peace River photographer, Sharon Krushel
Friday, February 10thCANCELLED Elk’s Hall McLennan 7:30pm
Ol’ Tyme Family Nite Dance
Friday, February 10th - Saturday, February 11th
Don Weaver Stage Athabasca Hall doors 7:30pm show 8:00pm
$10.00 ($5.00 seniors and students
Peace Players presents All The King's Women. A series of 8 short stories on the life of Elvis Pressey as told by women who met him. Tickets available at Style Ryte Cleaners.
Saturday, February 11th Belle Petroleum Centre 624-8318
Doors 8:00pm 9:00 Comedian
Advance tickets $20.00 $30.00 at the door
Flannel and Lace Valentines P-J party featuring local comedian Jonathan Pittman, dancing, playing games, passion party prizes. Draw for brand new queen size mattress set from Furniture Plus. Call for more information and tickets.
Monday, February 13th Peace Regional Pool 624-3720 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Free swim sponsored by CUPE local 898
Friday, February 17th – Sunday, February 19th St. Isidore
Weekend Pass $20.00/adult and 15.00/youth (5 – 17 yrs old)
Day Pass $15.00/adult and $10.00/youth
Banquet $65.00 per person prior to January 31st/$75.00 after
Chantal Monfette 780-624-8427 or 780-625-7070.
“Carnaval Vegas” 30th Anniversary Carnaval de St-Isidore , great live entertainment, unique atmosphere, family activities, traditional food, dance on Saturday night. Purchase tickets at St. Isidore Co-op. Call or Click Here http://www.carnavaldestisidore.ab.ca/ for more information
Monday, February 20th Belle Petroleum Center 2:30pm
624-8318
Tickets $10.00 in advance $15.00 at the door.
Lee and Sandy Paley’s concert for kids. Fun for the whole family, singing and laughing. Sponsored by Peace River Ford , Peace River Chrysler, Peace River Rotary. Concession available. Tickets at Main Street Shell or call.
ON GOING
January - April Peace River Museum, Archives and MacKenzie Centre 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Traveling Exhibit “The Barbed Wire Solution": Ukrainians and Canada’s First Internment Operations 1914-1920. Thought-provoking examination of this little known historical injustice. . The exhibit runs from January to April.
High Level Youth Mentorship Program needs mentors!
-NEW Location #210 Fahlman Building
-We are looking for mentors for the 2011/2012 year
• If you are over 21
• Live in the High Level or surrounding area
• Enjoy working with youth
• Can give a youth 8 hours a month for 1 year
-To find out more information on becoming a MENTOR Call Judy at 780-926-3375
-Mentor or Mentee Registration packages can be picked up at Fahlman Building or The FCSS Office at the Town Hall
Grimshaw Community Services 332-4788, 332-1585
“Volunteer Directory” sign up now, volunteer in your community, events, programs, functions Available for groups looking for volunteers. Call for more information or to register your name
Mondays Nampa Municipal Library 10:00am – 11:30am
780-322-3954
Parents and Tots. Call for more information
Mondays Grimshaw United Church 9:30am 780-332-4748
Music and Play for kids ages one to four years old. Call for information
Mondays Senior Drop-In 1:30pm
Military whist
Mondays Location: Red Willow Lodge Valleyview
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Choir all welcome
2nd Monday ofeach month Peace River Hospital Complex Sutherland Place 7:00pm
Contact: Victoria 780-624-4433
Bereavement Support Group, Books and resources available for borrowing. Call for more information
Mondays Wednesdays, Fridays The Cathedral Church of Saint James (across from Riverfront Park) 12:00pm-1:00pm
www.prsoupkitchen.org
Peace River Soup Kitchen . Calendar on website Volunteers needed - tasks picking up food, serving beverages, soup and sandwiches to guests, clean-up
Mondays and Thursdays Mile Zero Regional Multiplex 12:00PM - 1:00PM
780-332-2122 332-4788 $20.00
Walk At Lunch Program - de-stress, exercise, boost morale, interact with others during lunch break. Indoor shoes required. Call for more information.
Mondays and Thursdays McLennan Elks Hall 10:00am
Get Your Butt in Gear : Socialize while exercising and having fun.
Mondays - Saturdays Peace River Museum, Archives and Mackenzie Centre 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
$2.00 admission
780-624-4261
Public reading room , Reference library , Archival collection of over 10,000
photographs, documents and maps, gift shop featuring local products from the Peace Region. Click Here for more information.
Tuesdays Nampa Municipal Library 10:00am
780-322-3954
Nampa and district playschool. Call for more information
Tuesdays Senior Drop-In Peace River 1:30pm
Floor Curling
Tuesdays Senior Drop-In Peace River 7:20pm
Duplicate Bridge
2nd Tuesday of each month Ground Level Youth Centre Time: 7:00pm
Admission: donation
Cinema Politica (screening Truth to Power) Alternative films Click Here for more
Tuesdays and Thursdays Peace Regional Pool 10:00am - 11:00am 780-624-3720
"Baby on Board" Aqua Aerobics drop in
Tuesdays and Thursdays Manning Legion Hall 11:00am – 12:00pm
Free
Senior’s Walking Class. Meet and socialize while getting fit. Open to everyone. Registration not required.
Wednesdays Mamowintowin Hall Cadotte Lake Little Buffalo Area 1:30pm-3:00pm
780-322-3954
Parents and Tots. Call for more information
Wednesdays Senior Drop-In 1:00pm - 3:00pm
780-624-2700
Quilting and crafts supper 5:30pm (call Tuesday evening) followed by card games
2nd Wednesday of the Month Nampa Municipal Library 1:30pm
Book Club
3rd Wednesday of the Month Nampa Municipal Library 10:30am - 12:00pm
Seniors Coffee Morning
Thursdays Mamowintowin Hall 4:00pm – 5:30pm
780-322-3954
Kids club for ages 6 – 9. Call for more information
Thursdays Senior Drop-In 1:15pm
Cribbage
2nd Thursday of each month (except holidays) Peace River Library Art Gallery 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Wendy 780-624-2936
Peace River Art Club All ages, abilities and artistic pursuits welcome. Call for more information.
3rd Thursday of the Month White Spruce Village 6:00pm
Seniors Potluck Dinner meet new friends, bring a dish, evening of great company good food
Thursdays to Mid May (except holidays) Trinity Lutheran Church Grande Prairie
Supper 4:45pm Chapel service 5:45pm – 7:00pm
$3.00/meal
Joy Chapel Ministry supper and chapel service for mentally and physically disabled people of Grand Prairie and surrounding area, their staff, parents or guardians
Fridays Senior Drop-In Peace River 1:00pm
Bridge
Monthly Grimshaw
Contact: Community Services 332-4788
2011 Volunteer of the Month Program - Honor one or all volunteers for their contributions by nominating them, forms Town Office. Call for more information
Grimshaw
Contact: 332-4788
Citizens on Patrol - Eyes and Ears helping police keep Grimshaw a safe community call for more information or to volunteer
