Community Events

05/18/2012 Clothing Swap

CJAYFM — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:06:11 GMT

05/18/2012, 6pm-9pm,, at Old Y 223 12 Avenue SW.

Clothing Swap

A local organization that was started after a local youth biked over 2000KMs, educating high school and junior high students about environmental education.

Will be holding their second Clothing Swap, These clothing swaps are held Ian Wearmouth says as a simple way the community can help the community.

This clothing swap shall take place at the Old Y 223 12 Avenue SW. Donations will be accepted on May 18th between 6-9 and May 19th between 10-4.

We will be accepting only new and newish clothing and will be accepting no personal items such underwear, swimsuits, and socks.

The actual clothing swap to be taken place on May 19th between 10-4.

Because this event is a simple way for the whole community to be helping the whole community there is no cost.

However donations will be accepted.
All clothing left over the swap will find homes at local charities.

For more information please email CCCS@hotmail.com
Or Call Ian at 403-850-1773.

05/27/2012 Cystic Fibrosis of Canada- Great Strides Walk

CJAYFM — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:06:11 GMT

05/27/2012, 10am, at North Glenmore Park Snowy Owl - West End

Cystic Fibrosis of Canada- Great Strides Walk

May is CF Month and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is celebrating its 50th year Anniversary and the Great Strides Walk May 27th.

Regitration starts at 10am. Walk begins at 12pm.

There will be a BBQ, Refreshmints, Entertainment, and Kids Games.

For more information Click Here

05/27/2012 Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis

CJAYFM — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:06:11 GMT

05/27/2012, 10:00am , at North Glenmore Park West Entrance - Snowy Owl Site

Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis

Great Strides™ Walk for cystic fibrosis

What: A non-competitive, family-oriented 3km fundraising walk with a BBQ lunch, children’s activities and entertainment for participants.

When: Sunday, May 27, 2012 from 10:00am – 2:00pm

Where: North Glenmore Park West Entrance - Snowy Owl Site

Why: Supporting Cystic Fibrosis Canada and the thousands of Canadian with cystic fibrosis*. Funds raised will support vital cystic fibrosis research and specialized care.

Who: Open to the public and all members of the CF community, persons with CF, family, friends, colleagues, corporate teams, etc.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common, fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children. CF affects a person’s body in many ways, but is most devastating to the lungs and digestive system. Children with cystic fibrosis struggle to have a normal childhood, facing challenges such as failure to thrive, spending two or more hours per day undergoing physical therapy and taking 20 or more pills per day to digest food.

* In Canada, there are approximately 3,600 children and young adults with CF. 1 in 25 Canadians carries the defective gene responsible for CF.

WWW.CFCALGARY.CA
WWW.CYSTICFIBROSIS.CA/GREATSTRIDES

05/27/2012 Alexander's Quest Kids Knight Fundraise

CJAYFM — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:06:11 GMT

05/27/2012, 1pm - 5p, at Aero Space Museum of Calgary 4629 McCall Way NE

Alexander's Quest Kids Knight Fundraise

Come join us fo the Second Annual Alexander's Quest Kids Knight Fundraiser on May 27th. All profit goes to Alexander's Quest, a local nonprofit that helps terminally ill kids with cancer get little wishes and help the parents get precious memory making items to cherish after their child is gone. Alexander's Quest helps between 40 and 50 kids a year. Yes, that means that 40 - 50 kids die from cancer every year just in Alberta!

At the Aero Space Museum of Calgary come and enjoy all the fun things we have, like a Magician, Clown & Balloon Animals, Face Painting, Glitter Tattooes, Crafts, Cookie Decorating, Petting Zoo (from Butterfield Acres Farm), Bouncy House, Photo Booth, Cupcakes and Snacks. Star Wars characters, and door prizes! Plus since it's at the Aero Space Museum you get free access to all the aircraft! All of that is included in the price of your ticket! There will also be a Silent Auction. Tickets are $30 per person (under 1 year: free). Tickets can be purchased at http://kidsknight.zoobis.com or for more information contact Alexander's Quest http://www.AlexanderQuest.ca

06/02/2012 Huntington Hills Community Clean Up

CJAYFM — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:06:11 GMT

06/02/2012, 9am-2pm, at 520 78 Ave NW (back parking lot)

Huntington Hills Community Clean Up

Huntington Hills Community Clean Up
520 78 Ave NW (back parking lot)
Saturday, June 2, 2012 9-2pm

Free event made possible by the City of Calgary Animal & Bylaw Services and Waste & Recycling Take advantage of this opportunity to do some Spring Cleaning. Drop by and see a volunteer to help you unload your garbage, used electronics, old tires, car batteries.
For more information or details on what we will accept the day of please call 403-275-6666 ext 221/232

Contact Information:
Ph: 403-275-6666 ext 221
Fax: 403-274-6657
Email: communityresourcecentre@shaw.ca
Web: www.weconnectyou.ca

06/09/2012 Linden Sports Days

CJAYFM — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:06:11 GMT

06/09/2012, 7am - 7p, at Linden Alberta

Linden Sports Days

The Linden & District Agricultural Society is pleased to invite you to Linden Sports Days. It takes place on June 9, 2012. The events are as follows:

• 7 - 9 am Free Pancake Breakfast
• 10 am Parade
• 11am - 4 pm Family Fun
• 5 - 7 pm BBQ Beef Dinner
• Seniors' Slow Pitch Tournament Saturday & Sunday
• Linden Idol Youth Talent Contest
• Fireworks at Dusk

06/12/2012 Dr. David Suzuki Who Needs Nature

CJAYFM — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:06:11 GMT

06/12/2012, 9am - 10, at Shaw Conference Centre 9797 Jasper Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, AB

Dr. David Suzuki Who Needs Nature

Who Needs
Nature?

In the twentieth century, humanity
underwent a remarkable transition from
agricultural dominance to big city dwellers
and, in a city, it is easy to think we differ
from the rest of life because of our
intelligence. We create our habitat in cities
and so long as there are parks for us to
camp and play in, we assume, who needs
nature? In a city, our highest priority
becomes our jobs and so the economy
assumes primacy. Dr. Suzuki will argue that
we, like all other species, live within the
limits and conditions dictated by laws of
physics, chemistry and biology. We can’t
change those realities and have to live
within them. Other things like capitalism,
economies, corporations, currency and
markets are human constructs and can be changed, modified or discarded. We cannot
shoehorn nature into our agendas as we currently attempt to do when our decisions have
to satisfy political and economic priorities. We cannot have healthy people or societies
without a healthy world of rich biodiversity and clean air, water, soil and energy.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012: 09:00 – 10:30
Shaw Conference Centre
9797 Jasper Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, AB
TICKETS:
$45 (General Admission) $25 (Students)
For Tickets Click Here

06/16/2012 Hope for a Cure

CJAYFM — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:06:11 GMT

06/16/2012, 9am, at North Glenmore Park, Snowy Owl Picnic Site

Hope for a Cure

HOPE for a Cure, Fourth Annual Walk/Run to raise money and awareness for Huntington's Disease will be held on Saturday, June 16th 2012 at North Glenmore Park, Snowy Owl Picnic Site 9:00 a.m. We have a 5Km Walk/Run and an 8Km Run. Registration is at The Running Room http://www.events.runningroom.com/ or on site the day of the event.

Contact 403-249-4258 for more information.

06/22/2012 Ride for Sight

CJAYFM — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:06:11 GMT

06/22/2012, n/a, at Stoney Nakota Resort and Casino

Ride for Sight

Ride for Sight Canada, a non-profit motorcycle event that raises funds to support vision research across Canada.

Date: June 22 & 23, 2012
Location: Stoney Nakota Resort and Casino
Events: Car show, show n shine, vendors, silent auction, bike games, live entertainment, and more
Website: www.rideforsight.com

07/02/2012 Fit Kids Summer camps

CJAYFM — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:06:11 GMT

07/02/2012, n/a, at Spray Lake Sawmill Family Sports Centre

Fit Kids Summer camps

Spray Lake Sawmill Family Sports Centre is a non-profit facility that hosts a plethora of activities, including our multi-sport Fit Kid's Day camps for children aged 6-12. Our multi-sport camps aim to involve as many different sports as possible, such as Rugby, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Yoga, In-line skating, Sledge Hockey, Skating, and swimming. We are fortunate to have a facility with a full gymnastic centre, three indoor ice rinks, a martial arts centre, a gymnasium, as well as a full length indoor soccer turf. As a result, the activities, we as camp leaders can instruct are limitless... so long as our equipment provides us the opportunity to be successful. Our camps are built on the foundation of practicing and exposing children ages 6-12 to all the fundamental movement skills in the environments of air, water, dry-land, and ice. The exposure our campers get from the variety of activities we provide them, assists them in specializing in sports they might not have otherwise had exposure to. Cochrane has a large population of children who participate in only hockey and soccer, but through the promotion of our sport alliance, we are encouraging kids to try other activities, like baseball, basketball, rugby, pickle ball, etc.

Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre and Cochrane are proud to host "Fit Kid's multi sport day camps" Starting July 2nd straight through to August 31st. Get your kids active this summer and grant them exposure to a wide variety of great activies like gymnastics, martial arts, in-line skating and swimming, among other exciting games and activities. Camps are for children aged 6 to 12 and instructed by high qualified leaders. For more information visit us online at http://www.slssportscentre.com/ or call us at 403-932-1635.

07/15/2012 2012 MAC Rally of Hope

CJAYFM — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:06:11 GMT

07/15/2012, n/a, at Starting in Vancouver

2012 MAC Rally of Hope

The team from Mortgage Alliance is getting ready to hit the road again on their annual cross-Canada motorcycle ride for the national 2012 MAC Rally Of Hope starting on July 15th in Vancouver and completing on July 27th in St. John’s Newfoundland in support of the Weekend to End Women’s Cancers. In 2011, they raised more than $110,000 and their goal this year is to raise over $200,000.

With your support they hope to reach their goal, for more information visit http://www.macrallyofhope.ca/

07/16/2012 6th Canadian Transplant Games

CJAYFM — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:06:11 GMT

07/16/2012, 9am, at Calgary

6th Canadian Transplant Games

I would like to introduce you to the Canadian Transplant Association (CTA).

The CTA has been supporting organ donation for 25 years promoting the Gift of Life that has saved thousands of Canadians with life-threatening disease. One of the organization’s major initiatives is the Canadian Transplant Games - Olympic-style sports especially for organ transplant recipients. Calgary has the honour of hosting the Games July 16-22, 2012.
This week-long event encourages transplant recipients to live an active, healthy lifestyle and enjoy the new life they have been given by someone else’s courage and ultimate generosity. The events include badminton, swimming, track and field, tennis, golf, lawn bowl and floor hockey to name just a few.

We anticipate over 300 participants and their families will travel from all over Canada to attend the 2012 Games. Athletes range in age from five to over seventy-five. The tenacity and vitality of these athletes is awe-inspiring and humbling. They, literally, have a second chance at life. These games honour the families that lost a loved one and gave that precious gift of life to another. At the Games, transplant recipient athletes and supporters share their incredible stories and form a lasting bond with new friends from across Canada.