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ACADIA VALLEY
MONDAY, APRIL 8
Acadia Valley Rec Club Steak Supper Meeting 6 PM at the Community Hall. Join us for a Free Steak Dinner and see what the Rec Club is all about.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17
• Warren Peers School presents an Art Exhibition & Sale at the Acadia Valley Hall. Meet the Artists from 2-3 PM. Open Exhibitions from 5-7 PM. Join us for refreshments and charcuterie boards. All of the funds raised will go towards the school’s art program.
- Adult drop-in Volleyball Wednesdays 7:30 PM at Warren Peers School. Contact Marie 403-664-8589 for more info.
ALSASK
FRIDAY, APRIL 12
• Community of Alaska presents Dart & Kaiser Tournament. Doors open at 5 PM. Games from 6 PM - 1 AM. Must pre-register by calling Sara at 306-460-4303.
- Drop-in Pickleball 7 PM at the Alaska Rec Centre. All ages are welcome. $5 drop-in fee.
CEREAL
SUNDAY, APRIL 7
• Cereal Board of Trade Marathon Bingo at the CJ Peacock Centre. Doors open at 11:30 AM. Bingo 1 PM and 5:30 PM. Adults only (18+). Admission: $10 afternoon. $10 evening. This is a cash only event. Concession open all day.
MONDAY, APRIL 8
• Cereal Board of Trade weekly Bingo begins 7:30 PM at CJ Peacock Centre (AND every Monday afterwards until end of
November, except holidays).
- Tuesdays - Cereal Cottages Weekly Coffee Time 10:30 AM
- Wednesdays - Cereal Quilting Club 10 AM
- 4 PM at the CJ Peacock Centre
- Thursdays - Chase the Ace progressive raffle every Thursday 7-9 PM at the Cereal Hotel & Bar. Chance to win TWICE each week. Ace Jackpot could grow up to $7000! Must be at least 18 years. Winning ticket must be present to win. Cash ticket purchase on site only. AGLC #669949
- NEW Thursday Tea Time 2-4 PM at Claire’s Emporium (4th Ave East) Free coffee & tea. Crafts TBD.
EMPRESS
SATURDAY, MAY 11
• Empress & District Fine Arts, Cultural and Leisure Society “Empress Community Garage Sale” 9 AM - 3 PM. Catch diverse and amazing finds from our 100+ residents. Then join us at the Empress Community Hall for our annual Plant and Pie Sale and enjoy a delicious breakfast (9 - 11 AM) or BBQ Burger or Hotdog (11 AM - 2 PM).
HANNA
Hanna Senior Circle
- Wednesdays 1 PM Cards (Spades)
- Thursdays 1 PM Cards (Five Hundred)
NEW BRIGDEN
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
• New Brigden Hall Fundraiser. An evening of food, fun, friends and entertainment. Tickets go on sale April 15th. Stay tuned for more info!
Happy Easter!
OYEN
TUESDAY, MARCH 26
• Calling all Coaches! Oyen Minor Ball Absolutes Clinic 5:30 PM at the Oyen Clubhouse. Register through the NCCP website or contact OMB.
THURSDAY, MARCH 28
• Pickleball at the Senior’s Centre 7 PM. To continue on Thursdays as a regular activity on following Thursdays at 7 PM. Call Lorraine at 403-664-2499 for further information.
SATURDAY, MARCH 30
• Dew They Buck Futurity at the BCAS Crossroads Centre.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3
• Regular Pot Luck Supper and Meeting for Oyen and District Seniors at Seniors Recreation Centre. Supper at 6 PM. Meeting at 7 PM.
• Educational Seminar at the Oyen FCSS. Get clarity and understanding on topics such as wills, probate, power of attorney and personal directives. 1-3 PM. Contact Chris at chriswilkinson.cia@gmail.com for more information.
SATURDAY, APRIL 6
• 65th Anniversary Royal Canadian Legion Acadia Branch No. 208 at the Oyen Legion Hall. Doors open 3 PM. Parade to Cenotaph 4 PM. Happy Hour 5 PM. Supper 6 PM. Presentations/Speeches 7:30 PM. Entertainment 8 PM. $65/person. Entertainment: Jeff Newman Mentalist $30.00. Tickets available at Lijdsman Insurance (Spencer) 403-664-1434 or Schindel Agencies (Chairman) 403-664-1404.
• Canadian Bucking Bull Futurity, Derby & Classic at the BCAS Crossroads Centre. SUNDAY, APRIL 7
• Roughstock Finals at the BCAS Crossroads Centre.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17
• Oyen Public School Family Activity Night
- Floor Hockey (Grade 4-6 families) 5-5:45. (Grades JK-3 families) 5:45-6:30 PM. FRIDAY, APRIL 26 - SUNDAY, APRIL 28
• High School Rodeo at the BCAS Crossroads Centre.
MONDAY, MAY 6
• Special Areas Board and Town of Oyen “Fire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness” evening 5-8 PM. More details to follow.
WEDNESDAY,MAY 8
• Oyen Public School Family Activity NightHide ’N Seek/PE Games (Grade JK-3 families) 5:45-6:30 PM. (Grades 4-6 families) 5:45-6:30 PM.
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 - SUNDAY, JUNE 9
• District 4H Show & Sale at the BCAS Crossroads Centre
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
• Car Show / Bike Rally at the BCAS Crossroads Centre
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JULY 12 & 13
• Indoor Rodeo at the BCAS Crossroads Centre
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
• Open Farm Day at the BCAS Crossroads Centre
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 & 21
• Ranch Rodeo at the BCAS Crossroads Centre
- Oyen Town Council meet 2nd Tuesday of every month 6 PM in Council Chambers.
EASTER CELEBRATION ACTIVITIES TO DO WITH YOUR CHILDREN
Easter is the perfect time to make memories with family and organize entertaining outings with your children. Are you looking for original ideas to keep your little ones occupied? Here are some playful at-home activities or outing ideas to celebrate Easter in a fun and creative way.
1. Have a sweet treat tasting
Organize a trip to a chocolate shop or a sugar shack in your area. Or, if you prefer to stay home, taste various chocolate treats or have specialty maple products delivered to your doorstep. Let the whole family enjoy it!
2. Create a mini farm
Transform your play area into an Easter mini farm with a few simple crafts. For example, you could have your kids make farm animals, like chickens, rabbits and sheep from recycled materials. Stimulate the imagination of your young artists!
3. Visit a petting zoo
Visit a local farm or petting zoo for a delightful day amongst animals. Many petting zoos offer special Easter activities, like wagon rides and egg hunts. This is a fun and educational way to spend time with your family during Easter weekend. 4. Make greeting cards
Get the whole family involved in making personalized Easter cards using coloured paper, stickers and other crafting materials. These cards can then be mailed or delivered to your loved ones to convey your sincerest Easter wishes.
Make this Easter memorable thanks to these delightful and accessible activities ideas for the whole family!
