May 2007 Calendar
May Events
- Tuesday, May 1
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Wainwright & District Lifelong Learning
The Virtues Project - Pace of Grace
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- Before summer begins, take a break, refresh your Spirit!
- Pre-Registration Required: prior to April 24th by calling 842-3455
- Time: 6:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
- Cost: $35 per person or $60 for two
Join Master Facilitator Jodi Williams, treat yourself & a friend to a Virtues Project evening. Do you want your energy level to meet the demands on your time? Leant how to reclaim your life. Get out of the FOG: Fatigue, Overwhelm and Guilt.
This Pace of Grace mini workshop will help you recognize what your best, most grace-filled life would look like. This evening is open to adult men and women at every stage and any age. - Background from the web:
Wainwright & District Council for Adult Lifelong Learning
- Tuesday, May 1
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Town of Wainwright
Council Meeting
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- All council meetings are open to the public.
- Time: 7:30 P.M.
- Where: Waiwright Town Office - Council Chambers
- 1018 - 2 Avenue
- If you have any questions or are interested in making a presentation to Council, call 842-3811 for an appointment.
- Wednesday, May 2
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CFB/ASU Wainwright
Business Luncheon
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- Where: Officers Mess
- Building #154 - Denwood
- Time: 11:45 A.M.
- Meal:TBA
- Feature Presentation: TBA
Meal tickets are available at the Bar for $10.00 per plate.
- Tuesday, May 1 - Wednesday, May 23
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Wainwright & District Lifelong Learning
Self Defence for Women
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- 4 Evening Classes
- Where:
- Edgerton - Mondays May 7, 14 & 21
- Irma - Tuesdays May 8, 15 & 22
- Wainwright - Wednesdays May 2, 9 & 16
- COMBINED CLASS - Wednesday May 23
- Edgerton - Mondays May 7, 14 & 21
- Time: 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
- Cost: $45.00/person
- To Register call: 842-3455
Sensei, Mitch LeBlanc {Chief instructor for the Black Arts Society & Mixed Martial Arts in Denwood} will walk, talk and sweat you thorugh the basics of unarmed self-defence for Women. You will learn to recognise your weak spots, and theirs. You will learn that there's power in your voice and how to be aware of your surroundings. Tou will be reminded that there is safety in numbers . . . but sometimes you're alone.
- Background from the web: Wainwright & District Council for Adult Lifelong Learning
- Thursday, May 3
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Chamber of Commerce
Board Meeting
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- Time: 12:00 P.M.
- Where: Community Development Centre - Boardroom
- Suite 202, 1006 - 4 Avenue Wainwright
- If you have any questions or are interested in making a presentation to the Board, call 842-4910 for an appointment.
- Thursday, May 3 & Friday, May 4
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Wainwright & District Council for Adult Lifelong Learning
Managing Time Workshop - Scheduling People, Paper & Priorities
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- Time: 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
- Cost: $250.00/person
- To Register Call: 842-3455
- 2 Full Days
Do you feel like you are drowning in a sea of never-ending demands on your time, continually trying to do more with less? Explore ways of working smarter so that you can proactively manage the people. paper & priorities that come your way. This course will teach you techniques to get control of your time and organize your workday so you can effectively supervise employees, minimize interruptions and still get your work done! Use proven time management and scheduling techniques:
- Priority Multiple Objectives and Tasks
- Eliminate Time Wasting Activities
- Deal with Interruptions Effectively
- Apply methods of effective Project Management
- Conduct Efficient Meetings
- Background from the web: Wainwright & District Council for Adult Lifelong Learning
- Friday, May 4
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INS Agencies - Wainwright
5th Annual Coummunity Fundraiser
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- Where: INS Agencies Parking Lot
- 910 - 3 Avenue
- Time: 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
- Cost: $2.00/Hot Dog & Beverage (additional $1.00 each for extra hot dog or beverage)
It's SPRING and INS Agencies is looking forward to hosting it's annual fundraiser. Last year our community raised over $3500 for a worthy cause and we want to meet or exceed that amount again this year! Our choosen reciepient this year is the Communities in Bloom Committee for the 2008 Centenial Projects. We are so fortunate to have dedicated volunteers that beautify our community each year.
- Saturday, May 5
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Prairie Rose Senior Centre
Mini Mart
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- Where: Prairie Rose Seniors Activity Centre
- 731 - 2nd Avenue - Wainwright
- Time: 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
For More Information call 842-4719 or 842-3844
- Saturday, May 5
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Village of Chauvin
Community Garage Sale
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- Where: Individual garage sales throughout the community and at the Curling Rink.
- Time: 9:00 A.M. - 12 NOON
- Background from the web:
Village of Chauvin
- Monday, May 7 - Tuesday, May 8
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Wainwright & District Council for Adult Lifelong Learning
Food Safety Course
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- Time: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
- Cost: $65/person
For More Information or to register call 842-3455.
- Background from the web: Wainwright & District Council for Adult Lifelong Learning
- Wednesday, May 9 - Thursday, May 10
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Wainwright & District Council for Adult Lifelong Learning
St. John Ambulance First Aid Training
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- First Aid Training - Emergency (8hrs w/Level B CPR)
- Time: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
- Cost: $90/person
- Standard (16hrs/Level B CPR)
- Time: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
- Cost: $130/person
For More Information or to register call 842-3455.
- Background from the web: Wainwright & District Council for Adult Lifelong Learning
- Thursday, May 10
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Wainwright Dance Academy
Solo, Duet, & Trio Performance
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- Where: Wainwright District Communiplex Theatre
- 700 - 2nd Avenue - Wainwright
- Time: 7:00 P.M.
- Tickets: $7.50
Tickets on sale at Toys and Treasures.
- Friday, May 11
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Wainwright Dance Academy
Annual Spring Recital
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- Where: Wainwright District Communiplex Theatre
- 700 - 2nd Avenue - Wainwright
- Time: 7:00 P.M.
- Tickets: $7.50
Tickets on sale at Toys and Treasures.
- Saturday, May 12
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Wainwright Dance Academy
Annual Spring Recital
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- Where: Wainwright District Communiplex Theatre
- 700 - 2nd Avenue - Wainwright
- Times: 1:00 P.M. & 7:00 P.M.
- Tickets: $7.50
Tickets on sale at Toys and Treasures.
- Saturday, May 12
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Wayne FM/KEY 83 & 1st Wainwright Scouts
. . . an evening of entertainment by
YUK YUKS Comedy Club -
- Where: Wainwright Elks Hall
- 1401 - 1 Avenue
- Times:
- Cocktails: 6:00 P.M.
- Show: 7:00 P.M.
- Dance: To Follow
- Midnight Lunch
- Tickets: $20.00 per person
- Tickets available at Toys and Treasures.
Proceeds go towards their World Jamboree trip in August 2007 to Switzerland in celebration of 100 years of scouting.
- Sunday, May 13
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Special Occasion
Mother’s Day
A tradition created by the greeting card industry.
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- Where: Anywhere your family can go together.
- Time: Spend the day.
- Sunday, May 13
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Royal Canadian Legion - Wainwright
Mother's Day Brunch
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- Where:Legion Hall
- 1030 - 2 Avenue
- Time: 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
- Cost: Adults $6.00, Children $3.50, Under 6 FREE
- Tuesday, May 15
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MD of Wainwright
Council Meeting
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- All council meetings are open to the public.
- Time: 9:00 A.M.
- Where: Municipal Administration Building - Council Chambers
- 717 - 14 Avenue
- If you have any questions or are interested in making a presentation to Council, call 842-4454 for an appointment.
- Tuesday, May 15
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Town of Wainwright
Council Meeting
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- All council meetings are open to the public.
- Time: 7:30 P.M.
- Where: Waiwright Town Office - Council Chambers
- 1018 - 2 Avenue
- If you have any questions or are interested in making a presentation to Council, call 842-3811 for an appointment.
- Tuesday & Wednesday, May 15 & 16
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Miller Performing Arts Troupe
The Farmhand’s Fable
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- Where: Wainwright District Communiplex Theatre
- 700 - 2nd Avenue
- Time:7:00 P.M.
- Tickets:
- Adults: $12
- Seniors: $10
- Children 12 and under: $7
- Tickets at the door.
An original musical production written and produced by the troupe.
- Thursday, May 17
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Chamber of Commerce
General Meeting
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- Where: Legion Hall
- 1030 - 2nd Avenue - Wainwright
- When: 12 Noon
- Tickets: $10 per person
RSVPs Required: Please call the Chamber Office, 842-4910
Deadline:
NOON, Tuesday, May 15
- Friday, May 18
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ATB Financial
Bake Sale
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- Where: ATB Wainwright
- 509 -10 Street
- When: 10:00 A.M. until they are sold out
- All proceeds go to the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation
Also for sale: "Treasury of Our Favorites" Cookbook $10 each
- Monday, May 21
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National Holiday
Victoria Day
A traditional upheld in Commonwealth countries.
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- Where: Anywhere your family can go together.
- Time: Spend the day.
- Tuesday, May 22
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Child Safety Seat
Inspection Clinic
Have your Car seat inspected by a certified car seat technician.
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- Where: Wal-Mart - 2901 13 Ave. Wainwright
- Time: 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
- Thursday, May 24 - Saturday, May 26
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Alberta Chambers of Commerce
2007 Provincial Conference & AGM
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- Where: Peace River, Alberta
Historically, 100-150 registrants representing 30-40 of this province’s larger and more active Chambers attend our 3-day conference.
The conference includes education sessions, the Alberta Chambers of Commerce policy session and annual general meeting, and the prestigious President’s Dinner.
This is an excellent opportunity for your organization to be exposed to the leaders and decision-makers from the largest business organization in Alberta.
For more information please contact Tracy Elofson at 1-800-272-8854 Ext. #2.
The 2006 Chamber of the Year Awards will be presented May 26, 2006 at the 69th Annual General Meeting of the Alberta Chambers of Commerce. The Wainwright & District Chamber of Commerce is excited that we have been nomiated for this year's Awards in Category III: Chambers with Membership between 101 and 300 inclusive.
- Background from the web:
Alberta Chambers of Commerce
- Saturday, May 26
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Edgerton & District Chamber of Commerce
Community Garage Sale & Farmers Market
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- Time: 9:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M.
- Toonie Breakfast: 8:00 until 10:00 A.M.
- Where: Edgerton Ag Hall
- For more information call 755-3922.
- Saturday, May 26
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Wainwright District Museum
Come Celebrate the GRAND Re-Opening of Ye Olde Museum Gift Shoppe
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- Time: 1:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M.
- Stop By For: Coffee & Cookies
- Where: Wainwright District Museum {Old Train Station}
- 1001 - 1 Avenue Wainwright
- 10% off for all Wainwright Museum and Buffalo Park Foundation Members.
Memberships will be avaqilable for purchase.
- Sunday, May 27
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Annual Visualites/CNIB
“Walk Towards Independence”
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- Registration: 1:00 P.M.
- Walk: 2:00 P.M.
- Where: Peace Memorial Multiplex Walking Track
- 650 - 2nd Avenue Wainwright
- In memory of Peggy Park and Art Walker.
- Pledge forms at Prairie Vision Center. All funds support CNIB in Alberta.
- Monday, May 28
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Wainwright Economic Development
Board Meeting
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- Time: 7:00 P.M.
- Where: M D Building - Council Chambers
- 717 - 14 Avenue Wainwright
- If you have any questions or are interested in making a presentation to the Board, call 842-4910 for an appointment.
- Thursday, May 31 - Saturday, June 2
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Wainwright Communities in Bloom
Polar Bear Diamond™ Fundraiser
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- Where: Wainwright Credit Jewellers
- 318 - 10 Street Wainwright
- Wainwright Communities in Bloom will be conducting a Fundrasing Raffle
for one Polar Bear Diamond™ ring worth $1500.00 - To commemorate this event, Wainwright Credit Jewellers is giving you a chance to win one of these beautiful diamonds.
- Wainwright Credit Jewellers will be hosting a master diamond cutter from Polar Bear Diamond™
- Everyone is invited to come see how diamonds are cut, and to witness the transformation from rock to gem.
- Tickets are available in-store from now until June 2.
- We hope that you will join us and help us raise funds for this local community group.
