Vulcan & Region Family and Community Support Services (F.C.S.S.)
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THE GET-A-WAY YOUTH CENTRE IS CLOSED TEMPORARILY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO STAFF SHORTAGE. Sorry for the inconvenience. FCSS YOUTH & COMMUNITY PROGRAM COORDINATOR 27-30 hours per week 14 hours per week at the Youth Centre: Mondays & Wednesdays 4-8 pm & Fridays 2-8 pm, plus 13-16 other hours per week
WHAT EVERY BABYSITTER SHOULD KNOW COURSE ~~~~~
Saturday, Sept. 13th 9 am to 4 pm Hospital Classroom Cost: $40 (due by deadline)
MAIN DUTIES: *Coordinate Programs and Events *Manage Youth Centre
Please call FCSS at 403-485-2192 to register—deadline is Sept. 10th at 12:00 noon
~~~~~ Experience working with Youth, other Agencies and Groups an Asset
-Minimum age is 11 yrs old. -Students should bring a bagged lunch, wear comfortable clothing, and bring a pen or pencil.
As a successful applicant you are: *Energetic *Creative *Flexible *Reliable *Good listener *Patient *Possess good organizational skills Job offers are dependent on current Vulnerable Sector/Criminal Record and Child Intervention Checks. Positions will remain open until filled. Please send resumes and cover letters to Carrol Thomson, Director, Vulcan and Region FCSS, Box 594, Vulcan, AB, T0L 2B0, Fax: 403-485-6043, fcssvulc@telusplanet.net
For all your financial needs, call 403.485.2268 today!!
Facilitated by St. John Ambulance
VULCAN REGIONAL FOOD BANK SOCIETY Building Fund
Brought To You By: Vulcan & Region Family and Community Support Services (F.C.S.S.) - Director: Carrol Thomson - Senior Supports: Claire Kuchel-Klassen - Community Liaison: Wendy Theodore - Reception/Food Bank: Brenda English and Wendy Theodore
Contact Us At:
115-2nd Avenue N Box 594 Vulcan, AB, T0L 2B0 403-485-2192 403-485-2106 Fax: 403-485-6043 To advertise, please email Wendy at vulcanyw@telus.net
Vulcan Regional Food Bank Society WISH LIST
$160,000 = GOAL $123,000
7th Annual Senior/ Youth Golf Match-Up
Items Such As:
9 Hole Golf BBQ to Follow Fee: $10 per person or $15 per senior/youth team
MONDAY, SEPT. 15 Starting at 1 pm Answer: A Sack
Prizes and loads of fun!! No experience necessary Call FCSS to register at 403-485-2192 Deadline to register: Wednesday, Sept. 10 @ 3:00 pm
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RECENT DONATORS: SILVER - $1,000 to $4,999 Contributors at Your Tree House Bed & Breakfast Garden Party The Vulcan Regional Food Bank Society is requesting funding which would assist us in renovating our own building. We would like to raise $160,000 for the building fund this year. Our costs of raising these funds will be about $3500. The Vulcan Regional Food Bank Society is currently located at 115-2nd Ave. N. in Vulcan, which is also where we are incorporated in Alberta, or we may be reached by mail at Box 594, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0. For further information, please call the Executive Director, Carrol 403 485 2192. If you are donating to our Building Fund, please make cheques out to Vulcan Regional Food Bank Society Building Fund. Thank you!
*Juice *Dry Pasta *Peanut Butter *Instant Pudding Mix *Kids Lunch Items *Cookies *Canned Fruit *Crackers *Shampoo & Conditioner *Vegetable Soup *Instant Noodles *Hamburger Helper WE HAVE PLENTY OF KRAFT DINNER RIGHT NOW. THANK YOU. Due to Health regulations, the Food Bank cannot accept homemade foods. Please remember to check all dates on donated items.
Community Calendar Every Sunday Vulcan Evangelical Missionary Church 10:25 am Vulcan Church of Christ 11:00 am St. Aldhelm’s Anglican Church 11:00 am St. Andrew’s Catholic Church 9:00am Vulcan United Church 11:00am Vulcan Victory Church Services 10:00 am Champion Congregational Church 10:30 am Champion Evangelical Free Church 11:00 am Every Monday Coffee’s On at the Champion Pioneer Club, 9:30am-11:30am, Everyone Welcome Drop-In Mondays @ the Art Center 216 Centre Street 10am – 4pm, stop in and join in our weekly project. - small fee. Every Tuesday Alcoholics Anonymous, 8pm in the Lutheran Church Basement Al Anon: Contact Betty at 403-652-8285 Coffee’s On at the Champion Pioneer Club, 9:30am-11:30am, Everyone Welcome Legion open from 2-10 pm Coffee Time at the Vulcan Senior’s Centre - 10:00a.m - Everyone Welcome! Every Wednesday Darts at the Vulcan Legion 7:30 pm Coffee’s On at the Champion Pioneer Club, 9:30am-11:30am, Everyone Welcome Legion open from 2-10 pm Crib at the Vulcan Legion 2:15 pm “Music in the Park” at lunch time, downtown Vulcan Every Thursday Alcoholics Anonymous at 8pm in the Lutheran Church Basement Coffee’s On at the Champion Pioneer Club, 9:30am-11:30am, Everyone Welcome Legion open from 2-10 pm Farmers Market at The Legion, 3-6 pm Carmangay Seniors’ Centre 2-4pm. Social Events ongoing Every Friday Legion open from 2-10 pm Granny’s Corner, MLA Office (downstairs), Carmangay, 10am-11am Coffee’s On at the Champion Pioneer Club, 9:30am-11:30am, Everyone Welcome Second Friday of the Month—Stargazing at the Trek Center-7:30pm Every Saturday “Meat Draw" - 3:00 pm at the Vulcan Legion Legion open from 2-10 pm
This Week’s Riddle: No thicker than your finger when it folds. As thick as what it’s holding when it holds. What is it? MASS REGISTRATION Come out to see what programs are available for your child(ren) Thursday, Sept. 4th 3:30 - 6:00 pm. Vulcan Prairieview Elementary School gym
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Friday, Sept. 5th Vulcan Market Street 221 - 2nd Street South Concert starts at 8 pm Tickets $20 each (or all four for $65)
Order by phone at 403-485-6955 or customer service @ Market Street BBQ Pre-party 6:30 - 7:45 pm (bbq preparty priced separately TBA) Partial proceeds to Vulcan County Health & Wellness Foundation