October 20th has Red Deer hosting one of the most exciting events of 2011, the 1st ever TEDX Red Deer conference. The theme of TEDX is Ideas Worth Sharing and it is valued by the movers and shakers in our community. These are a people group that understand the power of connections and relationships, especially the ones in their local communities.
On Saturday, September 24 at 5:00 PM, when Earthdance Red Deer takes a moment to share in the non-denominational prayer for peace, they will join with folks in Zurich, Switzerland (1:00 AM), Brisbane, Australia (9:00 AM), Santiago, Chile (7:00 PM) and dozens of other communities around the world in a simultaneous intention. 2011 marks the 14th annual Earthdance festival world wide, and Red Deer has participated since 2005. This global music and dance festival is a celebration of peace, social justice and environmental consciousness, and raises funds in each community for a local charity. Red Deer’s chosen organization this year is Art from the Streets.
Community Futures is once again hosting a number of information sessions designed to help small business owners and employees succeed. Sessions range in price from $10 to $50 per person, and will cover a variety of topics including starting a business, sales and marketing, growing your business, and taxation. The first session will be held in late September, and sessions will continue through December.
Community Futures Small Business Learning Sessions
Red Deer Bottling has funded a bursary for Central Albertan small businesses through Red Deer College. The Red Deer Bottling Small Business Award is awarded to a Central Albertan business with 25 or fewer employees, and have not previously won the award. The $5000 can be used towards tuition in courses offered through the Donald School of Business. Courses may be taken at the RDC Main Campus, Donald School of Business or online courses. Applications are being accepted until September 30, 2011.
Central Alberta Theatre’s City Centre Stage, the brand new, state of the art live theatre in the old Uptown Cinema building held its grand opening on September 7th, with a crowd of dignitaries and theatre lovers enjoying an evening of entertainment in the new facility.
The Red Deer Downtown Business Association seeks a dynamic individual to lead our team.This challenging, full-time role is perfect for an experienced professional with a proven track record in leading an organization in identifying and achieving strategic goals.
The successful candidate must have expertise in project and operational management and is a first-rate planner, communicator, marketer, facilitator, promoter and leader.
You have strong administrative skills, including budgeting and accounting, are computer literate and your post-secondary education is relevant. Special events, new media and stakeholder engagement experience is an asset.
The Treehouse Youth Theatre season will be opening again soon, as Artistic Director Matt Gould will begin meeting with budding young thespians on Saturday afternoons beginning on September 10th. Meetings will take place at the Scott Block Theatre (4818 0 50th Avenue) and will run all the way through to the show which takes place from December 1 – 3, and 8 – 10. If you know a youth interested in taking part, email treehousetheatre@gmail.com or call 403-986-0631. You can also get more information on their website, www.treehouseyouththeatre.ca.
