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1 Jessica Barry From: Jessica Barry on behalf of RecreationandCulture Sent: Wednesday, October 25, :08 AM Subject: Recreation Culture Calls - October 25, 2017 Recreation Culture Calls - October 25, 2017 This newsletter will capture upcoming cultural and recreation opportunities within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. To see past editions please visit How it works: Click on the titles below to be taken to the specific content within the body of the newsletter or scroll down to read the newsletter in its entirety. Recreation: 1. Community Call for ATCO Torch Relay Nominations 2. Fort McMurray Table Tennis Club Fall Session 3. Sin City - A Halloween Murder Mystery 4. Building an Inclusive Community: An Interactive Workshop for Recreation Providers 5. Sustainable Mobility Summit Greener Facilities Conference & Expo 7. Resiliency Summit 8. Upcoming Awareness Events Culture: 9. ignight 10. WBRL Centre Stage Presents Jon Montgomery 11. Mindfulness Paint Night (18+) 12. New Works Exhibition Opening Reception 13. Junior Boo Weekend 14. Hallowe en Party! 15. NorthWord's Call for Submissions 16. Masquerade Ball 17. Halloween Fright 18. Spooktacular Halloween Party 1

2 Community Call for ATCO Torch Relay Nominations Deadline for nominations: November 30, 2017 at 4:30 pm Do you know a Wood Buffalo youth, aged 11-17, who embodies and demonstrates the Alberta Winter Games Spirit and dedication to sport, culture and community? The 2018 Wood Buffalo Alberta Winter Games Society seeks nominations for the 2018 Alberta Winter Games ATCO Torch Relay Team. For more information such as eligibility requirements, please visit Fort McMurray Table Tennis Club Fall Session When: Thursdays (except Nov 2) Where: Holy Trinity High School - Varsity Gym (small gym) Cost: $75 ($40 Jr. players). Drop in rate also available The Fort McMurray Table Tennis Club season has started. All levels of ability are welcome to play and all equipment is available. Regular members are willing to help teach the rules and basic shots to any individuals inclined to ask. Follow us on Facebook at: facebook.com/groups/fmttclub/or contact us at fmttclub@gmail.com for more information. Sin City - A Halloween Murder Mystery When: Friday, November 3 at 7 pm Where: Royal Canadian Legion, 9317 Huggard Street Join CISM for Communities as the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 165 is transformed into the Cosmo Casino and Resort of Las Vegas. It will be a hot night of cold drinks, delicious appetizers, mystery, and murder! Upon purchase of your ticket, additional details of your character/role and the event will be ed to you. There will be prizes for best Costume, Super Sleuth and best Actor/Actress. To purchase tickets, please visit: For more information, please contact Valerie O Leary at cismcommunities@gmail.com Building an Inclusive Community: An Interactive Workshop for Recreation Providers When: October 25, 2017 from 1 pm-3 pm Where: Edmonton, Alberta Cost: Free Registration required by October 20 World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10th every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. For more information, please contact Philip Ney at or mail@inclusionedmonton.org or visit 2

3 Sustainable Mobility Summit 2017 When: October 29 November 1, 2017 Where: Region of Peel, Ontario Theme: Working Together for Smart Healthy Complete Communities Cities and towns now recognize the indisputable connection between health and the built environment. Change is happening but we can do more. The Summit venue in the Region of Peel will accelerate the health-driven shift away from car-first communities toward a new emphasis on walking, cycling, public transit, ridesharing and efficient car use. For more information, please contact: Sharon Lewinson at summit@actcanada.com Website: Greener Facilities Conference & Expo When: November 9-10, 2017 Where: Edmonton, Alberta Join us for the first-ever Greener Facilities Conference & Expo! This event serves to better understand and address climate change and the associated cost-savings. The two-day conference & expo will feature: Education from speakers addressing specific opportunities and challenges associated with energy efficiency and a reduced ecological footprint. Innovative new technology products and services demonstrated by companies and consultants at the tradeshow expo, helping facilities deliver on their environmental and efficiency goals. Best practices sharing through sessions and networking with other like-minded sector practitioners Real-life solutions from municipalities and organizations who have already moved to energy efficient methods Information on grants, funding and cost-saving Anyone involved in the planning, upkeep, financing or management of community facilities or outdoor spaces, including recreation facilities, schools, sports fields, municipal buildings, etc, is encouraged to attend! For more information, please contact Kate Wright at kwright@arpaonline.ca or or visit Resiliency Summit When: November 23-24, 2017 (Registration Closes: November 16) Where: Kananaskis, AB. Cost: Varies on Registration Package This event is geared towards empowering school teams that will include youth and also provide learning opportunities for teachers and community leaders working with Aboriginal youth. For more information, please contact (Edmonton) or visit 3

4 2018 Sport for Life Canadian Summit When: January 23-25, 2018 (must register by December 22) Where: Gatineau, QC. Cost: Varies on Registration Package The Sport for Life Canadian Summit brings together leaders who work to enhance the quality of sport and physical activity in Canada. Sport for Life recognizes that quality sport and physical literacy offer rich benefits to Canadian society through improved health, stronger communities, higher sporting achievement, and stronger national identity. By improving sport, Sport for Life aims to improve the lives of all Canadians. Contact: Upcoming Awareness Events October 1-31 October 1-31 October 25 Healthy Workplace Month International Walk to School Month Take Me Outside Day ignight When: October 20 to 29, 2017 ignight is a temporary public art exhibition that is lighting up Jubilee Plaza and McMurray Experience. This year, ignight will showcase four art installations by local artists and celebrate Canadian culture in recognition of Canada s 150th anniversary. Take a tour of the ignight installations with a member of the Public Art Committee each evening at 7 pm! Meet in McMurray Experience (9909 Franklin Avenue). To learn more, please visit WBRL Centre Stage Presents Jon Montgomery When: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Where: Keyano Theatre, 8115 Franklin Ave Canadian Olympic Gold Medalist and host of The Amazing Race Canada, Jon Montgomery, will be taking the Keyano Theatre Stage as our next WBRL Centre Stage speaker! Tickets are available online at keyano.ca/theatre, $35 per person/$30 for students/seniors. For more information, please visit 4

5 Mindfulness Paint Night (18+) When: Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 6:30 pm Where: Wood Buffalo Regional Library Get creative and add a spooky painting to your collection with this Halloween-themed paint night! Registration is required and is open now. For more information, please contact the reference desk at New Works Exhibition Opening Reception When: Friday, October 27, 2017 at 5 pm Where: Points North Gallery Our gallery artists will be introducing new work at Points North Gallery October 27th. Come see what these talented people have been creating. Join us for wine and refreshments. Free admission. Exhibition will run until November 11. For more information, please visit Junior Boo Weekend When: October 28 and 29, 2017 from 9 am-6 pm each day. Where: Boys & Girls Club, 20 Riedel Street Come one come all to the Jr. Boo carnival! The Fort McMurray Boys & Girls Club is hosting their Spook-tacular Halloween event on October 28th and 29th! Enjoy bouncy castles, face painting, games, food, and so much more. This year's celebration features a market as well! Activity tickets for purchase at venue. For more information, please visit Hallowe en Party! When: Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 6 pm Where: Royal Canadian Legion Costume contest, live music, and food. Come get freaky at the Royal Canadian Legion. For more information, please call New Works Exhibition Opening Reception When: Friday, October 27 from 5 pm to 8 pm Where: Points North Gallery, Centennial Drive 5

6 Our gallery artists will be introducing new work at Points North Gallery October 27th. Come see what these talented people have been creating. Join us for wine and refreshments. Free admission. Exhibition will run until November 11. NorthWord's Call for Submissions Deadline: October 30, 2017 midnight "Whispers," is the theme for NorthWord's next issue. Guest editor Kitty Cochrane, local teacher, writer, and musician would like to hear from you. Send original poetry/prose/art to on Twitter for more information. Masquerade Ball When: Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 7 pm Where: Shell Place Ballroom Cost: $200/ticket The Fort McMurray SPCA (FMSPCA) will be hosting its 2nd Annual Masquerade Ball on Saturday, October 28, The annual Masquerade gala features a plated dinner service, complimentary welcome drink, raffle, pumpkin pull, live and silent auctions and lots of dancing! For more information, please visit Halloween Fright When: Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 8 pm Where: Bailey s Pub Cost: $20/ticket Yuk Yuk s Comedy featuring Amy Edgar, Noor Kidwai, & Austin Lonnenberg. Karoke at 10 pm, costume prizes, and kitchen is open late. For more information, please visit Spooktacular Halloween Party When: Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 9 pm Where: Anzac Recreation Centre DJ & Photo Booth, Food and Beverages, Costume Contest, and more. For more information, please call Deadlines for submissions to Recreation Culture Calls is Tuesday at 12 pm. Also you can visit the Wood Buffalo Culture blog for additional opportunities and updates in the area of Culture. 6

7 Every effort is made to ensure that the information in this newsletter is up-to-date. To confirm event dates, times and locations, please contact the organization involved. If you would like to have your added or removed from this list, or would like to add information about an upcoming opportunity please send your request to If you know someone who may be interested in receiving or contributing to Recreation Culture Calls please have them to be included! 7