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It’s going to be a big weekend for local businesses around Red Deer. The Country Drive Spring Showcase brings together over 15 rural culinary attractions, museums and greenhouses. Check out the map above for an overview of the locations and visit the Country Drive website for more information on events.
Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring our mothers, grandmothers and other leading ladies in our lives. Next Sunday, May 13th is Mother’s Day and we’ve prepared a few ideas on some activities you could do with your Mother!
Red Deer Mother’s Day Antique Show
Date: May 12-13th, 2012
Time: Sat - 10:00 to 6:00, Sun - 10:00 to 5:00
Location: 4847A - 19 Street
Tickets: Adults $7.50, children under 14 FREE
Red Deer’s 21st Annual Mother’s Day Antique Show & Sale will host over 350 sales tables full of exciting antiques for buyers to find.
More Information: Click Here
Mother’s Day Taste & Tour
Date: May 12-13th, 2012
Time: 11:00 to 3:00
Location: 40110 - Range Road 260
You are invited to get to know who we are and what happens at Billyco Junction Gardens May 12 and 13 from 11:00 to 3:00pm. Come enjoy a light lunch in the country at our farm fresh cafe. We will be giving private tours of our new stunning Bed and Breakfast.
You will learn about our CSA (Community Shared Agriculture) Harvest Box Delivery Program. We will be taking registrations for the Harvest Box for deliveries this coming season. You will also be able to take a self directed stroll of the grounds and ’Pick Your Own’ gardens, as weather allows.
Thank-you gift certificates are included completing your wonderful afternoon with us! Call for information and reservations.
More Information: Click Here
Central Alberta Family Expo
Date: May 12-13th, 2012
Time: Sat - 10:00 to 5:00, Sun - 10:00 to 4:00
Location: 4847A 19th St, Westerner Park
A fun expo for parents and kids. Come enjoy live entertainment, a petting zoo and great exhibits. For more information contact Tera Johnson 403.346.8226
Paid parking may be in effect during this event.
Event details were provided by event coordinator and may change without notice.
More Information: Click Here
Mother’s Day Lunch
Date: May 13th, 2012
Time: 12:30 to 5:30
Location: Range Rd. 31 - 0.8km south of 4 way stop in Dickson
View our indoor museum exhibits. Relax. Enjoy traditional Danish food served by costumed interpreters in our licensed Dormitory Coffee House or shop in our Gift shop - featuring various items from local Crafters and Authors as well as delicious food and candies imported from Denmark.
Reservations Required
More Information: Click Here
Once Upon a Tea (Fun)draiser
Date: May 13th, 2012
Time: 2:00 to 4:00
Location: 4818 - 50 Avenue - Scott Block
Tickets: $40 and you will recieve a charitable receipt for $30 donation.
A Mother’s Day tea and dessert buffet will be held at the Scott Block where there will be entertainment and door prizes! A great event to treat your Mom to on her special day.
Phone now to reserve a couple! This is a fundraiser for Tree House Youth Theatre.
More Information: Click Here
Whether you’re looking for some Easter Egg Hunts for the kids in the Red Deer area or other family activities this holiday weekend, here are some events in the area to take part in:
MAGNIFICENT SATURDAYS PRESENTS: CHEEPS AND PEEPS
Website: http://www.reddeermuseum.com/info/event/327/
Cost: TBA
Location: Red Deer Museum & Art Gallery [Location Map]
Date: Saturday April 7th, 2012
Time: 1:00 pm ‐ 4:00 pm
“Drop by for creative art making activities for families. No registration required. A new activity every week, taking inspiration from the shows in the Gallery. We supply the artist, the inspiration, and the materials; you supply your imagination. Included with Admission.”
THE EGGSTRAVAGENT EASTER EGG HUNT
Website: http://wordoflife.ca/ponoka/?page_id=1133
Cost: Free
Location: TBA
Date: Saturday April 7, 2012
Time: TBA
“The Eggstravagent Easter Egg Hunt is one of the highlight events of the year at our church. Every year, on the Saturday of the Easter weekend, we host a community wide Easter Egg Hunt and afternoon programs for families absolutely free of charge.”
BIG MOO EASTER SPECTACULAR
Website: http://reddeer.kijiji.ca/c-community-events-THE-BIG-MOO-IS-HAVING-AN-EASTER-SPECTACULAR-W0QQAdIdZ367527032
Cost: $2.00
Location: Big Moo, Sylvan Lake [Location Map]
Date: Saturday April 7, 2012
Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
“The Big Moo in Sylvan Lake is having an Easter Spectacular for all the kiddies! This is your invitation to an event full of balloons, goody bags, crafts and all things Easter for the little ones! We will be featuring an Easter Treat for the children that they will love for only $2.00! Please come and celebrate this joyous holiday with your family and ours!”
EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA FAMILY DROP‐IN STORYTIME
Website: http://www.rdpl.org
Cost: Free
Location: Red Deer Public Library [4818 - 49 Street]
Date: Saturday April 7, 2012
Time: 11:00 am
“The focus age group is three to six‐year‐olds (under three please bring an adult), but we invite the whole family to take part. Don’t miss our special Easter Extravaganza family storytime Saturday, April 7 at 11 a.m. in the Children’s Department.”
Tell us! What is your favourite Easter Holiday childhood memory?
A chilly end to the ski season at Canyon Ski Area. Those are some brave people…
Welcome Team Canada! Amber Holland and her team punched their ticket to Red Deer a year ago. Check out the video to see the dramatic ending to the 2011 event.
Learn more about all of the teams at the 2012 Scotties Tournament of Hearts on the Canadian Curling Association website. Individual draw tickets and ticket packages are still available through Ticketmaster.
You Gotta Be There!
Welcome Team Alberta! Here’s some more information on the home team…
She came close last year, but this year Heather Nedohin was not to be denied. By claiming the Alberta Scotties women’s curling championship with a convincing 8-5 final game victory over Jessie Kaufman on Sunday, January 29 in Leduc, Nedohin and her Edmonton Saville Sports Centre team of Beth Iskiw, Jessica Mair and Laine Peters instantly became home-province fan favourites for the 2012 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, when it’s held in Red Deer from February 18-26.
Learn more about all of the teams at the 2012 Scotties Tournament of Hearts on the Canadian Curling Association website. Individual draw tickets and ticket packages are still available through Ticketmaster.
You Gotta Be There!
Welcome Team British Columbia! Let’s take a look at another former champion in the field…
Kelly Scott will have the opportunity to win her third Scotties Tournament of Hearts after capturing the 2012 Scotties B.C. Women’s Curling Championship at Vancouver’s North Shore Winter Club on Sunday, January 29. Scott and her Kelowna Curling Club mates Dailene Sivertson, Sasha Carter and Jacquie Armstrong took the title with a last rock 6-5 victory over Marla Mallett’s Royal City team of Kelly Shimizu, Danielle Callens and Barbara Zbeetnoff. With the score tied at 5 after the ninth end, Mallett’s steal attempt came up short, and Scott drew the four-foot for the win.
Learn more about all of the teams at the 2012 Scotties Tournament of Hearts on the Canadian Curling Association website. Individual draw tickets and ticket packages are still available through Ticketmaster.
You Gotta Be There!
Welcome Team Manitoba! Here’s a look at one of the most successful teams in the event…
Jennifer Jones will be heading to Red Deer and the 2012 Scotties Tournament of Hearts after capturing the Manitoba women’s curling championship on Sunday, January 29, with an exciting 6-5 win over Morden’s Chelsea Carey. The four-time national women’s champ will be accompanied by her St. Vital teammates, vice Kaitlyn Lawes, second Jill Officer and lead Dawn Askin, after they survived a gruelling weekend of high-pressure games at the conclusion of the Manitoba Scotties Tournament of Hearts held in Portage La Prairie from January 25-29
Learn more about all of the teams at the 2012 Scotties Tournament of Hearts on the Canadian Curling Association website. Individual draw tickets and ticket packages are still available through Ticketmaster.
You Gotta Be There!
