1st Slave Lake Scouts
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Author Matt Jackson - Canadian Hitchhiking Odyssey
Join Matt as he relates stories of his Canadian travels with candour, humour and affection for the many characters he has met. An exceptional storyteller, he weaves a truly Canadian tale that will leave you feeling refreshed and inspired. This presentation will make you want to travel and see Canada.
2 - 3
Hope in Bloom
April is Parkinson's Awareness Month. Tulips for sale will be at Sobeys & Walmart.
3 - 5
1st Annual Northern Alberta Street Hockey Championships
Are you king of the road? Come out for a weekend of Fun! Awesome Prizes for the top 3 teams. "Paradise Seekers Kid Zone" with a target shooting game, many other Children's Activities. BBQ... All proceeds towards Animal Rescue & SL. Wolves
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April Shower Tea
Come Enjoy: Norm, Adam, & Shirley @ Slave Lake Pioneer Drop-in Centre. Everyone Welcome
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Collage FOREST
call 780-849-8240 With Angela Powell, Artist in Residence
Using acrylics, an assortment of papers from around the globe, and other bits of collage materials, create a wild and imaginative forest of your very own. All supplies will be provided for you to make a boreal work of art. All ages welcome.
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Dinner Theatre Featuring Tyrone Meyers
Dinner Theatre Featuring Tyrone Meyers as Kenny Rogers, Elvis & others. Roast Beef Dinner & Show. Door Prizes, Canteen Available. Tickets can be purchased at St. Mary's Outreach, Metis Nation Office & The Friendship Centre.
4-5
Ball Room Dance
Introduction to Waltz and Two-step. Morning and afternoon. See Courses & Activities Calendar for more information.
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Easter Party
Come on out for an afternoon of fun with crafts, games, egg hunts, door prizes, raffles, bake sale and concessions. For ages 1-6 (all ages welcome)
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Easter Family Egg-Stravaganza
Face Painting, Egg Decorating, Crafts, Easter Egg Hunt and Meet the Easter Bunny. Admission is Free. Stop by for Easter Brunch.
13 & 15
Digital Photography
Learn the basics of digital photography and how the various features on your camera work. Bring your camera and manual and discover how to take a great photo!
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NHL PLAYOFF DRAFT 2009
$2,250 to be won; 1st $1000, 2nd 500, 3rd $250, 4-5th $125, 6-10 $50. Entry fee $10 or 3 for $25. For entry forms call Harry @ 849-4042 or 805-o482, Ali 805-6122, Lenny 805-5232 or at Alimos's Pizzaria. Drop off entries at; Alimo's Pizzaria or Fax to 780-849-2336
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Mexican Fiesta
Hola! Experience an authentic Mexican Fiesta to remember. Paella, fresh salsa, quesadillas, polenta and more!
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Celebrate Recovery
Community Christian Centre, 612 6th St. SE
A program to provide local support, guidance and encouragement for those individuals dealing with varied challenges in life, including addictions, depression, co-dependency and many other issues. We work towards making changes in our Hurts, Habits, and Hang ups. Every one welcome, preferred to be over 16.
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Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner
Saluting Local Law Enforcement. Meet and Greet at 6:00 pm. Call Legion at 849-3769 or Jenny at 780-849-1513
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SPRING BREAK-UP BASH
Hosted by the Slave Lake Petroleum Association & The Kinette Club @ Slave Lake Curling Club. Contact: Esther, Kinette Club @ 780-849-9344 or Clayton, SL Petroleum Association @ 780-805-4107 Tickets also available at the Slave Lake Dental Clinic
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Basics of Pruning & Fruit Trees
How do you prune and what do you use? This informative workshop will cover all the basic techniques of pruning. Discussions will include how to prune shrubs, fruit trees, and ornamental plants. Also, learn what fruit varieties grow best in our area and where and how to plant them. Some free seeds and cuttings are included.
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Flowers & Fertilizers
Learn how to grow beautiful prize flowers by working with your soil. Learn the myths about fertilizers. Find out how the experts did it and tips they never tell. Bring in your own garden soil and get a chance to learn all about it.
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Slave Lake Indicas 15th Annual Watershow
Come on down to the Northern Lights Aquatic Centre to enjoy an energetic group of girls perform synchronized swimming. From beginners to the advanced, this show will display the hard work of local athletes and promises to be an afternoon full of artistic expression and athleticism. Come early, good seats are hard to find!
20-26
Pitch-In Canada Week
Let's Clean up Slave Lake. If You Are a Community Group interested call Michelle @ 780-849-8014 Garbage Bags and Pick up Provided.
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Community Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Presentations of The top 5 under 20, Citizen of the Year, & Lifetime Volunteer Award If you have volunteered in our community over the past year, please join us for this recognition dinner as our way of saying THANKS for a job well done. Is your organization looking for an opportunity to thank your volunteers?
22 & 23
Aboriginal Awareness
The Beginning Place
Enhance your knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture. Topics include:
- Circle of life
- Aboriginal Faux Pas and Myths
- Aboriginal Perspectives
- Cultural Protocol
- Aboriginal Teachings
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Steak Barbecue Supper
Slave Lake Legion holds a Steak BBQ last Friday of every month. All are welcome.
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Slide Guitar Legend Ellen Mcllwaine
Growing up in Japan as part of an International Community, already playing BoogieWoogie piano at five, and switching to Acoustic Guitar when she moved to Atlanta GA, she was playing everything from Rhythm & Blues to "World Music" long before it was called World Music!
Appearing on the Greenwich Village Scene in the mid-to-late 60's with such greats as Odetta, Richie Havens, Howlin Wolf, Mississippi John Hurt, Jimi Hendrix, Muddy Waters; (the list goes on and on!) she has recorded twelve albums to date, collaborating with such greats as Jack Bruce of Cream and Taj Mahal.
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SHARA'S VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION SUPPER
Volunteer Recognition Supper & Entertainment (door prizes) If you've volunteered in a SHARA Project or made a donation- "You're invited." Saturday, April 25 @ 6 pm. Smith/Hondo Community Ag Centre. Come together and celebrate our volunteers during National Volunteer Week. SHARA will provide the supper.
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Volunteer Week Special
If You are a Volunteer for a Non Profit Group you can sign up for Standard First Aid Course for just $40 Limit of two per Agency
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FLORAL WATERCOLOUR
Big bold and beautiful; small delicate and detailed. Explore the luscious world of watercolour by painting flowers of your choice. Arrangements will be set up for you to use, allowing you to choose your favorite combination. All ages welcome. Fee: $75 (deposit $25) includes all materials; call for a reduced cost if you have own supplies.
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Slave Lake & District Chamber of Commerce Guest Speaker Randy Renauer
Speaker, Randy Renauer of Community Futures will present Slides of his fact finding trip to China (in partnership with the Lesser Slave Lake Economic Alliance).
