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ENTERTAINMENTTHE CARROT OPEN STAGEThursdays for folks 55+ 1:30-4pm.
Saturdays 7pm-10pm 9351 118 Ave, 780-471-1580. EVENTSOXFAM POTLUCKThe Edmonton Chapter of Oxfam Canada is having a POTLUCK diner at Old Strathcona Library (8331 104 St) on Wednesday Feb 8 from 6:30-8pm. Discover how you can be apart of a healthy, sustainable global food system. For anyone interested in good food and good company join us!
BETWEEN THE COVERSA multimedia exploration of music, literature, history and culture. This unique program blends live performances of pop music with literary readings and discussions of significant world events. Saturday, February 11 from 3pm-4pm at Sprucewood Library (11555 95 St). More info: 780-496-7099.
FAMILY DAY PLAYSpend Family Day at the Library! All branches will be open and featuring fun family activities for you to enjoy. Monday, February 20 from 2:30–3:30pm at Sprucewood Library (11555 95 St). More info: 780-496-7099.
MOSAIC MADNESS!Mosaic creation workshop on Saturday, Feb 25 from 2pm-4pm at The Carrot Coffeehouse (9351 118 Ave). Spaces limited. $10 suggested donation. RSVP info@artsontheave.org. Sponsored by NNA.
SNOWBALL EVENTOutdoor fun and games at Parkdale-Cromdale Hall (11335 85 St) on Sunday, Feb 26 from 1pm-5pm.
WOMEN'S WELLNESS FAIRCome learn about a wide variety of aspects to wellness. There will be information tables on such topics as acupuncture, natural skin care, nutrition, fitness and much more. There will also be free talks on a variety of topics and free fitness classes including yoga, boot camp and belly dancing. Plus activities for the kids including book making and a magic show. Saturday, March 10 from 10am - 2pm at Alberta Avenue (9210 118 Ave). For more info: info@albertaave.org or www.albertaave.org
PROGRAM / CLASSEPL EARLY LITERACYLearn how to incorporate early literacy skills into everyday routines with your children through books, songs, and rhymes. Edmonton Public Library staff will facilitate part of the program on Wednesdays from 10:00–11:30 am or 4:15-6:15pm at the Mosaics Early Learning room in One World One Centre (12050-95A Street). A light meal is provided. Please register at 780-638-6810
KOINONIA CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAMFridays 6:30-9pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm at St. Alphonsus School (11624-81 St). Contact Info - Rachel Wiebe 780-700-3475. Cost - FREE. Registration forms must be filled out. Youth activities include cooking, crafts, sports etc.
MOSAICS EARLY LEARNING ROOMAt One World One Centre 12050-95A Street
Rhymes that Bind- Thursdays 10:00-11:30am Feb 2, 16, 23, March 15, 22 Drop in Program no registration required. Light snack included. Parenting in Two Cultures- Tuesday 5:30-7:30pm, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6, 13. A light meal is provided. Please register at 780-638-6810 EMU(Early Learning Mobile Unit) will be at our site in the parking lot: Mondays Feb 6, 13, 27, March 5, 9:30-11:00am or 1:00-2:30pm (Registered programs call 780-638-6810) and 11:00-12:00 (Drop in program). CHILDREN'S JAZZ DANCE CLASSESParkdale Cromdale Community League will be offering jazz dance classes for kids 5-12 years old beginning January 18. Classes are free for community league members and will be held at the Parkdale-Cromdale Hall (11335 85 St) on Wednesdays between 5:30 and 7:00 pm. Contact Megan Petryk for more info or to register- phone 780-477-1171 or email mpetryk@ualberta.ca.
ADULT GUITAR LESSONSBring your guitar, learn a few chords and meet some friends! Saturdays from 10am-11am at Parkdale Cromdale Community League (11335-85 Street). Free to Parkdale Cromdale league members. More info: Sebastian Barrera 780-477-1294.
NEEDLE FELTING WITH MIKE GERMANNLearn the basics of felting. Materials supplied and tools will be on hand for those who don't have their own. Share ideas and techniques while chatting over a drink. The Second Saturday of the month at 1:30 pm at The Carrot Comunity Arts Coffee House (9351 118 Ave). More info: info@artsontheave.org or call 780-471-1580.
ENGLISH CONVERSATION CAFEFor those who need to practice their new found English language skills. Every Saturday 10-11:30am at Bethel Gospel Chapel (95 St & 117 Ave). Free child care provided.
NOTICESRECYCLE YOUR FOOTWEARBring in your broken boots to Fast Shoe Repair, 8652 118 Ave and they will be repaired and donated to the Salvation Army.
NICE NEIGHBOUR RECOGNITIONDo you know someone who makes your neighbourhood a better place to live? Then why not nominate them for CRUD’s Nice Neighbour Recognition Award and give some recognition to those that make our community great. Nominations are accepted via e-mail at info@crudedmonton.org.
COPS AT THE CARROTJoin EPS members every Tuesday morning from 9:30 to 10:30am for open and direct access to the EPS members working in your community. Bring your questions and comments or come in for a visit and coffee.
VOLUNTEERTHANK YOU FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERSThanks to all those that volunteered and helped Deep Freeze Winter Festival. Thank you for welcoming festival visitors to our community. They experienced a magical winter festival on the Ave! Have a wonderful winter. Warm regards, Arts on the Ave board and Deep Freeze Festival production team
ARE YOU A DJ?Do you love music, meeting new people, having fun and volunteering for a great organization? We are looking for a DJ for our "Spring Fling Family Dance" on Friday, April 20, 2012 from 4:30 to 8:30pm. Call Norwood Family Centre at 780-471-3737 if you are interested in volunteering for this event.
HELP AT NORWOOD CENTREBecome a Volunteer at Norwood Child & Family Resource Centre (9516 114 Avenue) and gain experience for employment/education, meet new people, learn new skills, have fun and give back to your community. Click the volunteer tab at www.norwoodcentre.com to view positions descriptions OR Phone: 780-471-3737 to find out what positions are available.
BEFRIEND A SENIORProvide much needed companionship to an isolated senior by assisting them with grocery shopping, sharing life stories, playing cards or completing crafts, going for walks or driving them to and from medical appointments. There are seniors in your community waiting for a volunteer right now. It could take as little as an hour each week! Please contact Carole at 780-342-4421 for more information.
HANG AT A GALLERYNina Haggerty Centre for the Arts is looking for individuals willing to share 2-4 hours a week as gallery attendants. Gain experience working in a gallery setting, while supporting your neighborhood arts scene! For more info, contact Anna at volunteer@ninahaggertyart.ca
BE A COFFEE BARTENDERLearn how to be a barista and make lattes and other coffees, then hang out at a cool coffee shop for 3 or 4 hours and visit with the interesting people who stop in. Drop by: The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse at 9351 118 Ave, call 780-471-1580 or visit www.thecarrot.ca.
DRIVE A SENIORBe a volunteer driver who spends 3-4 hours once a month to drive an elderly senior to medical appointments, banking and/or shopping. Gas reimbursed. Call 780-732-1221.
| SOCIALFREE YOUTH DROP-INFor Ages- 12 and up at St. Alphonsus School (11624 81 St). Mondays from 7pm-9pm (no program Feb 20, Mar 26 or Apr 9). More info: Melanie Kidder 780-246-1742.
FAMILY STORYTIMEShare stories, songs and games for the whole family. Saturdays from 2:30–3pm at Sprucewood Library (11555 95 St). More info: 780-496-7099
TEEN GAMINGCome to the library to play some great games! Hone your Guitar Hero or Dance Dance Revolution skills, or choose from plenty of other Wii and PlayStation games. Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 pm at Sprucewood Library (11555 95 St). More info: 780-496-7099.
KARAOKE WITH CRUDTune up your vocal cords and join us down Green Frog's Pub (9349 118 Ave) for another hopp'n good time of socializing and singing. Friday, Feb 24 at 9pm.
ART ON EARTHAn opportunity to explore art through various media with Jean Tait. Lunch is provided. Wednesdays from 10am to12pm at the Parish Church of St. Faith's and St. Stephen the Martyr (11725 93 St). More info: 780-477-5931.
DROP-IN TIMECome in for warmth, conversation, coffee and a bowl of soup. Thursdays from 10am to 2pm at the Parish Church of St. Faith's and St. Stephen the Martyr (11725 93 St). More info: 780-477-5931.
COMMUNITY MEALSBreakfast: Saturday, Feb 12 & 26 from 8:30 to 9:30am and Supper: 5pm-6pm at the Parish Church of St. Faith's and St. Stephen the Martyr (11725 93 St). More info: 780-477-5931.
ALBERTA AVENUE CHOIRJoin your neighbourhood choir on Sundays 4pm at St. Faith's Church. Check out Garth Prince "Sand and Sea" featuring the choir on iTunes! Contact Garth 780-700-2847.
MAKE MELODYAre you a singer, songwriter musician who wants to perform and share your ideas? Join the Edmonton Melody Makers at the Carrot Saturday nights at 6pm. Contact Mj at mjn_mjn@hotmail.com for more info
FRIDAY NIGHT DROP-INOpen-house, free coffee and snacks - games and conversation with friends. A safe place to hang out on a Friday night from 7-9pm at Salvation Army Crossroads Community Church (11661 95 St). More info: 780-474-4324.
PARKDALE-CROMDALE SENIORS GROUPSeniors bingo takes place every Monday from 10am-2pm at the hall (11335 85 St). Coffee and snack provided.
SENIORS LUNCHWednesdays from 11:30am-12:45pm at Crystal Kids Youth Centre (8715 118 Ave).
LI'L SPROUTS PLAYGROUPCome by the Parkdale-Cromdale Hall (11335 85 St) with your little ones Fridays, 10am-12pm. Call the hall for more information. 780-471-4410 or parkdalecromdale.org.
CRUD COMMUNITY DINNER CLUBDiscover new flavours and restaurants while you explore a variety of wonderful cuisine along Alberta Avenue with friends & neighbours. Check CRUD's calendar at www.crudedmonton.org or Facebook for time and location of this month's feast.
SPORTS & RECFREE ZUMBA CLASSEvery Friday from 7pm-8pm at St. Alphonsus School (11624-81 St). Kids welcome with parents. More Info: Melanie Kidder 780-246-1742.
PARKDALE-CROMDALE RINKOur hours (pending weather) are 4:30 to 8 pm weekdays and 12-8 weekends 113 Ave & 85 St. If our lights are on we are open, unless we are flooding! Must have membership/skate tags. There is also a snowbank rink at Sheriff Robertson Park on 82 St just south of 112 Ave.
ALBERTA AVENUE RINKOpen weekdays 4pm-8pm and weekends 1pm-6pm behind the hall at 93 St and 118 Ave. Free hot chocolate for skaters on the weekends!
RUN/WALK GROUPLooking for people to join a run/walk program. Something to suit everyones fitness level. 2-3 times a week with the same meeting place and a routine. Possibly Mondays & Wednesdays at 6:30 pm and Saturdays at 11 am. If you are interested, leave a message for Roxanne at 780-479-7702 and what days and times would be suitable for you.
CRUD WALKING GROUPJoin us for a nice stroll around the neighbourhood. Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm in front of the main doors of the Alberta Ave Community League (9210 118 Avenue). The group walks west to 95th Street, heads south towards Norwood School, then loops back and ends at the League. Walk is cancelled if it is below -15 degrees.
FREE INDOOR PUBLIC SKATINGFree Public Skating is offered at City of Edmonton indoor arenas year-round. Staff will be on site during all Public Skating times. Skate Assists will be available for Public Skating. Helmets are not required, however highly recommended. Equipment not permitted during Public Skating includes the following: strollers, sleds, hockey sticks, pucks, and balls. Three types of Public Skating programs at our indoor arenas: Family Skate, Parents & Tots and Senior Skate. More info: Call 311 or go to edmonton.ca (search public skating).
COMMUNITY SWIMFree swim for Alberta Avenue & Parkdale-Cromdale Community League members. Sundays from 12pm to 2pm at Eastglen Pool (11410 64 St).
CRUD DOG WALKING GROUPMeet neighbours and their canine companions while walking around the community. Mondays evenings: 6:30pm in front of St. Alphonsus Church (11828-85 St). Walk is cancelled if below -15 degrees.
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