March 2010 Calendar

March Events

Wednesday, March 3

CFB/ASU Wainwright Officers’ Mess

Business Person’s Luncheon

Guest Speaker: Major M.E. Lubiniecki, Clinic Manager and Co-Chair of the WEEAG (Wainwright Employment Equity Advisory Group). She will be speaking on International Women’s Day and will also recognize “Local Women of Excellence”.

• Where:  Officers’ Mess
  • Building 221
  • Catalo Square East
  • Denwood
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• Time:  11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
• Lunch:  $13.25

  Bar service will be available. Meal tickets may be purchased upon arriving in the dining room (cash only) or at the bar (cash, visa, MC, debit).

Wednesdays, March 3 thru March 24

St Thomas Church

Lenten Soup Days

St Thomas Church invites you to lunch every Wednesday during Lent. All proceeds to Haiti Relief (PWRDF) and Wainwright Food Bank.

• Where:  St Thomas Parish Hall
  • 305 12 Street
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• Time:  11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
• Lunch:  $5.00 per person

Contact Dave at 780-842-4910 for more info.

Wednesday, March 3

Wainwright & District Council for Adult Lifelong Learning

W.I.N. — What’s Important Now?

Jim Hunter’s W.I.N.ning Formula is unique. Do you remember the Crazy Canucks? “Jungle Jim” Hunter, the original Crazy Canuck, is coming here! Wainwright & District Council for Adult Lifelong Learning invites Volunteers, Staff, Board Members, Program Participants and the general public to attend a coffee & dessert evening with guest speaker, “Jungle Jim” Hunter.

• Where:  Wainwright Legion
  • 1030 2 Avenue
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• Time:  7:00 to 9:00 PM
• Admission:  Free.

Registration for this event is required. Please contact Marie Isaman at 780-842-3455 or visit www.callw.org for more information.

Thursday, March 4

Wainwright & District Chamber of Commerce
in partnership with Economic Development Wainwright
and Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry

Inspiring Your Employees to Greatness—And Retain Them

Set the benchmarks as high as possible and leave a lasting impression with your employees and teams by having Jim Hunter apply his W.I.N.ning Formula to your business.

• Where:  Provincial Building
  • 810 14 Avenue
  • Wainwright
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• Time:  8:30 to 10:00 AM
  • 8:30-9 – Coffee & Muffins
  • 9-10 – Presentation
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• Admission:  Free.

Registration for this event is required. Please contact 780-842-7500 to register.

Full details in PDF: Jungle Jim Hunter W.I.N.ning Formula circular

Friday, March 5

Wainwright Military Family Resource Centre

International Womens Day
Showroom Party and Fashion Show

In honor of International Women’s Day, the Wainwright MFRC is hosting a Showroom Pary and Fashion Show. The Showroom will feature many home based businesses, such as Arbonne, Gold Canyon Candles,Avon, and more. Fashion Show to begin at 8:00 PM with the “Women of the World”.

For more information, please contact Dana Smith at the MFRC, 780-842-1363 ext 1253.

• Where:  Wainwright Communiplex
  • 700 2 Avenue
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• Time:  18h00 to 21h00 (6:00 to 9:00 PM)
• Admission:  $5.00 at the door per person

Monday, March 8

Heritage Observance

Commonwealth Day

Commonwealth Day is the annual celebration of the Commonwealth of Nations held on the second Monday in March

• Where:  Throughout the Commonwealth of Nations.
• Time:  Make it a heritage day.

Monday, March 15

Wainwright Golf & Country Club

Trip Raffle 2010 Ticket Deadline

Only 700 tickets have been printed for this multiple prize raffle. Sale of tickets ends March 15.

• Where:  Wainwright Golf Club

Background from the web: Trip Raffle 2010 Circular

Wednesday, March 17

Cultural Observance

St. Patrick’s Day

A traditional Irish commemoration of St. Patrick, celebrated as the man who chased all the rats out of Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is an annual feast day which celebrates Saint Patrick (circa 385-461 AD), one of the patron saints of Ireland, and is generally celebrated on March 17.

• Where:  Anywhere your family can have fun together.
• Time:  Wear your best green all day.

Background from the web: Wikipedia: St. Patrick’s Day

Wednesday, March 17

Grace United Church

Irish Stew Supper

• Where:  Grace United Church Fellowship Hall
  • 1038 4 Avenue
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• Time:  4:00 to 7:00 PM

Contact 780-842-3870 for more info.

Wednesday, March 24

Wainwright & District Chamber of Commerce

Trade Show Meeting

To be held at Lenten Soup Days

• Where:  St Thomas Parish Hall
  • 305 12 Street
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• Time:  12:00 to 1:00 PM

Contact 780-842-4910 for more info.

Sunday, March 28

Elks & Royal Purple

Sunday Pancake Breakfast

• Where:  Wainwright Elks Main Hall
  • 1401 1 Avenue
  • Wainwright
• Breakfast:  9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • 11 to Adult:  $10.00
  • 4 to 10:  $5.00
  • 3 and under:  Donation accepted

Funds received help us to donate to local Clubs and Charities.

Sunday, March 28

Wainwright Railway Preservation Society

Annual General Meeting

This year’s annual meeting will take place at The Galleria Restaurant, where it will follow what our hosts promise to be a scrumptious dinner in railway fashion—a gathering not to be missed. Come and be a part of Rail Park and become a member.

Open to the public. Everyone is invited.

• Where:  The Galleria Restaurant
  • 1001 1 Avenue
  • Wainwright
• Dinner:  5:30 PM
  • Price: $15.00 per dinner guest
• Meeting:  To follow

Please book for dinner no later than Thursday, March 25. Call Don McGuire at 780-842-3138.

Web…   Wainwright Railway Preservation Society

Tuesday, March 30

Wainwright & District Chamber of Commerce
in partnership with Economic Development Wainwright
and Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry

Better Balance, Better Business Workshop Employee Work-Life Balance Strategies
Cancelled

This is a great opportunity to share ideas with fellow employers and access additional resources. Businesses at all stages of planning or development are welcome to attend.

• Where:  Conference Room, Provincial Building.
  • 810 14 Avenue
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• Coffee & Muffins:  8:30 to 9:00 AM
• Workshop:  9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
• Cost:  Free. Please call 780-842-7500 to register.

Seating is limited. Please register early.

Details in PDF: Better Balance, Better Business Workshop