Central Alberta AIDS network presents: Vagina Monologues:

·         Happening at the Holiday Inn on 67^th street

·         February 10^th and 11^th

·         Two performances at 1pm and 8pm (Tickets 35 dollars)

·         One dinner performance at 6:30pm (Tickets 65 dollars)

·         For tickets and for more information check out www.ticketweb.ca

The Second Annual Bark for Love:

•       4paws is throwing this event to support the Red Deer and District SPCA and Whisker Rescue
•       Silent Auction and Games night
•    It’s Happening February 11^th at 5pm at 4paws  (#5 4646 Riverside Drive)  

Heat or Eat

•         Azalea Lehndorff, who lives in Afghanistan and is overseeing her 100 classroom project (Building schools for Afghani Children) will be in Lacombe for a few weeks speaking about her life in Afghanistan.
•       With winter settled in Afghanistan some are forced to choose between buying firewood or food.
•        Join her Monday, February 13^th at the Lacombe Memorial Centre at 7pm. The presentation is open to the public and free!

The Great Piano Giveaway:

·         In celebration of the Art Centre’s 25th Anniversary year, Red Deer College is giving away a digital grand piano.

·         One piano student from Central Alberta will be the winner

·         The entry deadline is Wednesday, February 15th for more information check out their website: www.rdc.ab.ca/piano-giveaway

Red Deer County’s Kid’s Photo Contest:

•        Contest running until February 15^th
•      Photos submitted have a chance to be entered in various Red Deer County publications and on the website to promote the area
•   Categories include: Where I live, My Farm, Where I play, My favorite places in the County. And My family and friends.
•    There are great prizes for each submission and category, including a digital camera for 1^st place.
•    For more information and to submit photos e-mail

  countynews@rdcounty.ca

“RAISE YOUR VOICES!” National Student Banner Contest 2012:

·         The National Capital Commission and Classroom Connections is kicking off the third year of a cross Canada classroom banner contest and public art project

·         Students from Grades 5 to 8 are invited to create and submit a one-of-a-kind banner

·         Designs should represent an issue or topic that’s important to Canadian Youth

·         The Deadline for Entries is February 17^{th .} To see last year’s winners, and for details about how students can participate in this challenge, visit: www.canadascapital.gc.ca/bannercontest.

Blackfalds Minor Hockey Presents “The 8^th Annual Cody Dennis Memorial Hockey Game”:

•       Saturday, February 18^th – at the Blackfalds Arena – Doors open at 5:30 game starts at 6:15pm
•      Admission is 2 bucks
•       Draw tables, 50/50, Silent Auction
•     All proceeds go to the Cody Dennis Memorial Fund to assist Blackfalds Minor Hockey. For more info call 403-885-5380

590 Slo-pitch Leagues – Sno-Pitch Tournament:

•        Looking for Sponsors and donations
•    Happening February 25^th & 26^th at the Innisfail Pool Diamonds
•     $200 bucks an entry/team, Co-Ed
•     50% of proceeds donated to Charity (Destiny Shachtay Trust Fund)
•     Concession and raffle draws
•      For more info contact Brian Burkitt @ 227-6701

KRAZE 101-3 proudly presents: the WISH UPON A STAR PRINCESS BALL February 25^th at Festival Hall in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Get tickets for the little Princess in your life on February 4^th from 10am-5pm at the Collicutt Centre @ $40 per person – with %100 of proceeds going to the Alberta Chapter for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. At the ball – Join Ransom for music and dance provided by Kraze 101-3, meet your favorite Princesses (Cinderella, Snow White etc), visit the wishing well or dive into the candy bar! For the adults there will be appetizers and a silent auction and of course, a great day out with your Princess! For more info please check out:

http://wishuponastarprincessball.wordpress.com/ 

Women’s Wellness Day

•       Inspiring the lives of women since 2002
•        February 25^th at Penhold Memorial Hall 8:30am – 4:30pm
•        Early Bird Tickets $40.00
•        Tickets and information available through Town Office!

590 Slo-pitch Leagues – Sno-Pitch Tournament:

•        Looking for Sponsors and donations
•    Happening February 25^th & 26^th at the Innisfail Pool Diamonds
•     $200 bucks an entry/team, Co-Ed
•     50% of proceeds donated to Charity (Destiny Shachtay Trust Fund)
•     Concession and raffle draws
•      For more info contact Brian Burkitt @ 227-6701

The Gardens at TRAVARNO by Sally Towers-Sybblis:

·         Presented by the Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library

·         Held in the Kiwanis Gallery at the Red Deer Public Library

·         January 5^th till February 26^th

Laugh for Learning:

•      Includes entertainment by Derek Sweet and Sean Lecomber from Yuk Yuks on Tour, A live Silent Auction, food and beverage tasting.
•          Put on by the Students of the Basic Office Skills Training Program at McBride Career Group
•       It’s Happening at Cities Gastro Pub, Feb. 26^th, 5-9pm
•      40 dollars per person, tickets available at Cities Gastro Pub
•       Supporting Learning Disabilities Association – Red Deer Chapter. A charitable Non-Profit Organization that helps children that struggle with learning.

Community Programs coming up:

Hall Walkers:

• Mon - Thursday, Feb 1st to April 30th - 4:30 - 6:30pm
• $47.25

Spanish - Kick Start

• Tuesday and Thursday, Feb 2nd - March 6th - 7 - 9pm
• $131.35

Red Cross Babysitting:

• Friday 6 till 8:30pm, Saturday 9 - 2:30pm
• $50.00

For more information www.communityprograms.rdpsd.ab.ca

590 Slo-pitch Leagues – Sno-Pitch Tournament:

•        Looking for Sponsors and donations
•    Happening February 25^th & 26^th at the Innisfail Pool Diamonds
•     $200 bucks an entry/team, Co-Ed
•     50% of proceeds donated to Charity (Destiny Shachtay Trust Fund)
•     Concession and raffle draws
•      For more info contact Brian Burkitt @ 227-6701

An Exciting oppurtunity for your house to be in a movie!

A group of college students, film crew and actors are looking for locations to shoot in (preferably a house) They are responsible and will leave things as they were found. The film is being submitted to RDC for credit towards a motion picture arts degree! If you'd like to help them out call Cody at 780-235-0540!