Events in Downtown Red Deer - June 2010

Free Brown Bag Lunch - Clean Air Day
Wednesday, June 2nd 2010

This session, presented by Kevin Warren with Parkland Airshed Management Zone, will introduce you to the role the Parkland Airshed Management Zone (PAMZ) and Clean Air Strategic Alliance play in managing air quality. You will learn about the air quality monitoring done by PAMZ (and what this tells us) and about the PAMZ Ozone Management Plan. You can make a difference! The presenter will also outline actions you can take to help maintain or improve air quality. Coffee served. Please bring your own lunch and a mug.

This event will take place at the Red Deer Public Library, from 12:05 to 12:50 pm.

For more information call 403-342-8750 or email environmentalservices@reddeer.ca

This event is free and wheelchair accessible.

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NEW Downtown Market
Wednesday, June 2nd 2010 - Wednesday, October 6th 2010

Right in the heart of downtown, come on over and pick up all of your fruits, veggies, breads, and other food products, all locally produced.  The Downtown Market will run from 4 pm to 7 pm every Wednesday, from June 1st to October 5th.

Located in the parking lot to the west of the Downtown TD Bank, there is parking available, and the market is within walking distance from all downtown amenities.   Come on down and support your local producers. 

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Free Brown Bag Lecture: Healthy Yards
Friday, June 4th 2010

This session, presnted by Doug Evans, Parks and Open Space Designer with The City of Red Deer) will review the basics that you can do to create a healthy yard. You will learn about composting, water conservation, yard pests and beneficials (that's the good bugs!), and lawn care. You will leave with useful handouts to help you put what you've learned into practice. (Coffee served. Please bring your own lunch and a mug.)

Red Deer Public Library, 4818-49 Street, Red Deer                                                                                       12:05 to 12:50                                                                                                                                                                Phone Number: 403-342-8750                                                                                                                        E-mail: environmentalservices@reddeer.ca   

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Friday!
Friday, June 4th 2010

Another Friday is upon us at the Downtown Art Galleries.  Come on down and check out the line-up for yourself!

bilton contemporary art
Title: It's in the Bag
Artist: New artists. New work
Reception: June 4 from 7 to 9 pm

Gallery IS
Title: The Night Jayden Saved the Moon
Artist/Author: Sara Dudenhoffer
Reception: June 4 from 6 to 9 pm
Reading: 6:30 to 7:30

Harris-Warke Gallery
Title: Putting the Fire Out
Artist: Susan Greenbank
Reception: June 4 from 6 to 8 pm
 

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MAGnificent Saturdays
Saturday, June 5th 2010

Drop in art making activities for families every Saturday, no fee or registration required. We supply the artist, the inspiration, and the materials; you supply your imagination.

Event Information
Venue: Red Deer Museum & Art Gallery
Address: 4525 47A Ave
Date: June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Event Contact Information
Name: Red Deer Museum & Art Gallery
Phone: 403-309-8405
Email: museum@reddeer.ca
Website: www.museum.red-deer.ab.ca
Start Date / Time: Jun 5, 2010
End Date / Time: Jun 5, 2010
 

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Red Deer River Clean Up
Sunday, June 6th 2010

Please join us for this green event under the Green Deer umbrella. The event is sponsored by The City of Red Deer and Nova Chemicals.

Kerrywood Nature Centre                                                                                                                                         6300 - 45 Ave, Red Deer                                                                                                                                   12:30-3:00 pm                                                                                                                                                       Phone Number:403-309-8409                                                                                                                         E-mail: suzanne.jubb@reddeer.ca

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The 100-Mile Diet...in Alberta!
Sunday, June 6th 2010


The concept of the Hundred Mile Diet is to eat a diet consisting of food harvested from within an area bounded by a 100 mile radius.  Ivor Mackay and his family took on the challenge of following the 100-Mile Diet in ... Edmonton! Is the 100-Mile Diet even possible in a northern climate? Can one live quite well on the bounty produced close to home? Hear Ivor MacKay speak about the challenges and delights of following the 100 Mile Diet and join in the broadening discussion about local food, food in general and its importance in our lives. Co-hosted by ReThink Red Deer.

Red Deer Museum & Art Gallery                                                                                                                             4525 - 47A Avenue, Red Deer                                                                                                                               June 06, 2010, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM                                                                                                                   Phone Number: 403-309-8405                                                                                                                             Web site: http://www.reddeermuseum.com/                                                                                                   E-mail: museum@reddeer.ca
 

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Wednesday Jam Session- Celtic
Wednesday, June 9th 2010

This high energy jam session will be hosted at The Hub,4936 50th Street.  Everyone is welcome and encouraged to take part.

For more information, phone 340-4869.

 

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Errazuriz Winemaker’s Dinner
Wednesday, June 9th 2010

Reserve your ticket to this formal 4 course dinner at The Redstone Bar and Grill.  $95/Ticket Call 403-342-4980 or email

alex@redstonegrill.ca

to reserve your ticket today

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Amos Garret w/ Claude Godin at The Hub
Friday, June 11th 2010

7 to 9 pm, tickets at The Hub, $20 each, $40 per family. Call 403-340-4869 for more details.

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The Brat Pack: Crooners With a Twist!
Friday, June 11th 2010 - Saturday, June 12th 2010

7:30 pm, Scott Block, 4818 50 Ave. 

Call 403-343-6988 for more information and ticket information!

 

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"A River Runs Through It" Gallery Opening, Erika Schulz and Rikki Renard
Friday, June 11th 2010

Gallery opening at The Hub, Meet the Artists, 5-7.  Pieces on display all month.

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Red Deer Artwalk Festival
Saturday, June 12th 2010 - Saturday, June 19th 2010

Enjoy art demonstrations, interactive activities, an extensive Art Market and live music in a beautiful park setting at this free community event. Put yourself in the picture; bring the whole family and take home some art!

A prelude to this event is Artists About Town from June 12 - 18th. During this week long event, visual artists will be working their skills in a number of locations in Red Deer.

Festival Day is June 19 from 9am - 5pm includes music, activities and a comprehensive Art Market

Rotary Recreation Park East 43 St & 47 Ave

All ages, free event. For more information, visit www.reddeerartwalk.ca

 

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Art in the Park - Street Ties
Tuesday, June 15th 2010 - Monday, July 26th 2010

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. At City Hall park and Street Ties (4712 51 Avenue).

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Pandora Customer Appreciation Night!
Tuesday, June 15th 2010

Join us at Mitchell and Jewell, 2-2910 45 St. for our Pandora Customer Appreciation Night.  Featuring new beads and accessories, hors devours and refreshements, and door prizes all evening, not to mention the on site Pandora designer.  Bribg your friends and come on down to Pandora Customer Appreciation Night, from 6:30 - 9 pm on June 15, 2010.

Please call 403-346-2514 for more information.

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The Hub Jam Session - Acoustic Blues
Wednesday, June 16th 2010

This high energy jam session will be hosted at The Hub,4936 50th Street. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to take part.

For more information, phone 340-4869.

 

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CADA/ACFA Present Randall Spears
Saturday, June 19th 2010

4 to 6 pm at The Hub.  $20 each, $40 for family tickets.

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The Hub Jam Session - Folk
Wednesday, June 23rd 2010

This high energy jam session will be hosted at The Hub,4936 50th Street. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to take part.

For more information, phone 340-4869.

 

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Mayor's Garden Party
Wednesday, June 23rd 2010

The annual Mayor’s Garden Party is scheduled for Wednesday, June 23 from 2 to 3:30pm in City Hall Park.

The Garden Party is an invitation for all citizens to join Mayor Morris Flewwelling for an afternoon of entertainment and refreshments. The afternoon will feature visual artists painting in the midst of the garden, and hosts and hostesses costumed in Victorian garb.

Live entertainment begins at 2:30pm.  Refreshments reminiscent of Victorian garden parties will be served, including biscuits, desserts, coffee, tea and lemonade.

In the event of poor weather, the party will relocate to an indoor location (TBA).

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Alberta Wide 2010: "Looking Forward"
Thursday, June 24th 2010 - Sunday, September 5th 2010

The Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery is pleased to host the 31st Annual Alberta Wide exhibition. Three provincial zone shows provide the venues for artists in the surrounding regions to showcase their work. Pieces selected from these shows advance to Red Deer to be re-juried and selected for the Alberta Wide show. Awards winners are selected in several categories and additional paintings of merit are selected to complete the show. Come out to see the ‘best of the best’ from across Alberta at the MAG this summer. the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery is located at 4525 47A Ave.

Opening Reception: Sunday June 27, 2 to 4pm

Closing Critique: Sunday September 5, 2pm

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Red Deer's National Aboriginal Day Celebration
Saturday, June 26th 2010

Family activities include opening ceremony, live entertainment, craft tables, food, drumming and more, at no charge.  This takes place at Heritage Square (by the Recreation Centre) from 10am to 4pm.  All donations will go towards Meris LINKS.  Call 403.340.0020 for more information.

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