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If your community organization has an event coming up and want the public to know, please send an email to events@medicinehatwomen.com to let us know. Include a contact name and number as well as all details. We will add your information to this page free of charge as a community service.
July
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Kin Coulee Park CANADA DAY 2010 - a day for families to enjoy an outing in the park and to celebrate Canada’s Birthday at the same time. This will be a fun filled day with exciting activities planned for the whole family. Take in the free Lions Club Breakfast served by the Medicine Hat Lions Club starting at 7:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Medicine Hat and District Canada Day Society. See attached schedule for list of events held throughout the day! Information call: Canada Day Office at 403.527-9242 |
JULY |
Session A BOOK BUDDIES - reading activities for students in grades 1 - 6. Activities celebrating the TD Summer Reading Club “Destination Jungle” theme will be incorporated into the Book Buddy program. Special Guest Performer Safari Sam will be appearing during the July 6 & 7 Book Buddies Sessions. Children may only register in one session (A, B or C). Free Information call: 403.502.8526 www.mhpl.info |
July 5 until August 19 |
Medicine Hat Public Library MONOPOREAD - Monoporead is the reading game for readers and non-readers alike. Roll the dice and move your flag to a game square that tells you what type of book to take home to read. Monoporead is not played on Fridays or weekends. Monoporead will not be played on Parade Day, July 29 between 10 a.m. and noon FREE Information call: 403.502.8526 www.mhpl.info |
1 - 25 |
Cultural Centre Gallery STILL LIFE: TWO VIEWS - an exhibition of still life studies featuring works in pencil crayon by Mohamed Abdelrahman and colour photographs by Ron Nichol.. Reception: Information call: Allen Jensen 403.502.9006 |
2 |
Medicine Hat Public Library PRESCHOOL STORY TIME - parents and caregivers are invited to bring their 3 - 6 year olds to drop-in sessions of stories and songs. Free - Please drop in! Information call: 403.502.8526 www.mhpl.info |
5 - 9 |
Medicine Hat Cultural Centre - Fibre Art Studio FIBRE ARTS SUMMER CAMP - for children 11 - 16 years of age. Children will learn Inkle weaving, crocheting a scarf, weaving on a loom, making fabric using muslin, embellishing fabric cards with beads, embroidery felting and much more! Cost: Information or to register call: Teri at 403.527.5213 |
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Medicine Hat Public Library BABY & TODDLER SUMMER STORYTIME - for babies and toddlers from 4 months through two years of age and a parent or caregiver. Enjoy rhymes. Songs, tickles and bounces Free Information call: 403.502.8526 www.mhpl.info |
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Medicine Hat Public Library PRESCHOOL STORY TIME - parents and caregivers are invited to bring their 3 - 6 year olds to drop-in sessions of stories and songs. Free - Please drop in! Information call: 403.502.8526 www.mhpl.info |
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Medicine Hat Public Library Theatre An Evening of Mystery: TERMINAL ESPIONAGE - a fun mystery game with costumes and munchies. All teens from ages 13 -18 are invited to help solve a MYSTERY! Each evening eight teens become suspects with hidden backgrounds and secret clues. Use your imagination to determine who the murderer is, and why. Free |
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Medicine Hat Public Library Theatre Thursday Afternoon at the Movies presents: CAT BALLOU (1965) - Cat Ballou (Jane Fonda), a school teacher turned outlaw, teams up with gunslinger Tim Strawn/woozy, boozy has-been Kid Shelleen in this wild and woolly adventure, the ultimate American spoof of the American Western. Followed by afternoon tea courtesy of the Veiner Centre. Free |
8 |
Medicine Hat Public Library Theatre Thursday Night Flicks presents: INVICTUS - just in time for the FIFA World Cup! The film tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team to help unite their country. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's rugby team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match finals. With Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela and Matt Damon as the team’s captain. Free |
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Medicine Hat Public Library WII FOR FWII @ THE LIBRAWII - for ages 10 - 18. Drop in for two hours of fun and games every Friday afternoon during the months of July and August. Program runs from July 9 - August 20. Games include Dance Dance Revolution, Mario Party 8, Wii Sports and many more! Free |
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Medicine Hat Public Library Family Fun Flicks presents: ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: The Squeakquel - when Alvin, Simon and Theodore take a break from stardom to enroll in school they run into some stiff competition from the Chipettes - a beautiful, talented trio of chipmunks discovered by their ex-manager Free Information call: Children’s Services at 403.502.8526 |
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Medicine Hat Public Library BABY & TODDLER SUMMER STORYTIME - for babies and toddlers from 4 months through two years of age and a parent or caregiver. Enjoy rhymes. Songs, tickles and bounces Free Information call: 403.502.8526 www.mhpl.info |
12 - 16 |
Medicine Hat Cultural Centre SUMMER ART CAMP FOR KIDS - for children ages 6 - 9. Sign-up sheet in the Art Studio. Cost $20.00 (includes art supplies) For Information call: Allan Jensen 403.502.9006 |
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Medicine Hat Public Library Theatre An Evening of Mystery: TERMINAL ESPIONAGE - a fun mystery game with costumes and munchies. All teens from ages 13 -18 are invited to help solve a MYSTERY! Each evening eight teens become suspects with hidden backgrounds and secret clues. Use your imagination to determine who the murderer is, and why. Free |
16 |
Medicine Hat Public Library WII FOR FWII @ THE LIBRAWII - for ages 10 - 18. Drop in for two hours of fun and games every Friday afternoon during the months of July and August. Program runs from July 9 - August 20. Games include Dance Dance Revolution, Mario Party 8, Wii Sports and many more! Free |
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Medicine Hat Public Library PRESCHOOL STORY TIME - parents and caregivers are invited to bring their 3 - 6 year olds to drop-in sessions of stories and songs. Free - Please drop in! Information call: 403.502.8526 www.mhpl.info |
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Kin Coulee Park FAMILY FUN-DAY FOR AUTISM - hosted by the Medicine Hat Autism Support Association. Bring your own picnic and enjoy free bouncy tents, a water balloon dunk, games and prizes! All families are welcome to attend! Free Information contact: Lilas at 403.504.4147 |
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Medicine Hat Public Library - Currie Room FAMILY NIGHT - JUNGLE JEOPARDY AND TRIVIA - Medicine Hat Public Library is proud to present an evening of fun and games; those in attendance will be treated to a free evening of trivia. Prizes will be given to the Jungle Jeopardy Champions. Join us in the Honor Currie Room for a night full of fun and adventures for the whole family, doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free Sponsored by the Friends of the Library For Information call: 403.502.8526 www.mhpl.info |
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Medicine Hat Public Library BABY & TODDLER SUMMER STORYTIME - for babies and toddlers from 4 months through two years of age and a parent or caregiver. Enjoy rhymes. Songs, tickles and bounces Free Information call: 403.502.8526 www.mhpl.info |
19 - 23 |
Medicine Hat Cultural Centre SUMMER ART CAMP FOR KIDS - for children ages 10 - 13. Sign-up sheet in the Art Studio. Cost $20.00 For information call: Allan Jensen 403.502.9006 |
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Stampede Grandstand Infield STAMPEDE QUEEN HORSEMANSHIP- presented by the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede. Donations to the Food Bank For Information call: |
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Medicine Hat Public Library Theatre An Evening of Mystery: TERMINAL ESPIONAGE - a fun mystery game with costumes and munchies. All teens from ages 13 -18 are invited to help solve a MYSTERY! Each evening eight teens become suspects with hidden backgrounds and secret clues. Use your imagination to determine who the murderer is, and why. Free |
22 |
Stampede Grandstand STAMPEDE QUEEN SPEECH NIGHT & DINNER. The Fashion Show will take place on July 23, 2010. Tickets: For Information call: |
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Medicine Hat Public Library Theatre Thursday Night Flicks presents: CRAZY HEART - Bad Blake (Jeff Bridges) is a boozy, broken down singer who reaches for salvation with the help of Jean (Maggie Gyllenhaal), a journalist who discovers the real man behind the music. Jeff Bridges won an Academy Award for best actor with this portrayal of a country music star’s rocky road to redemption. Free For Information call: |
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Medicine Hat Public Library PRESCHOOL STORY TIME - parents and caregivers are invited to bring their 3 - 6 year olds to drop-in sessions of stories and songs. Free - Please drop in! Information call: 403.502.8526 www.mhpl.info |
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Medicine Hat Public Library WII FOR FWII @ THE LIBRAWII - for ages 10 - 18. Drop in for two hours of fun and games every Friday afternoon during the months of July and August. Program runs from July 9 - August 20. Games include Dance Dance Revolution, Mario Party 8, Wii Sports and many more! Free |
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Medicine Hat Public Library Theatre Saturday Matinee presents: ALICE IN WONDERLAND - a new retelling of the classic story with Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter and Michael Sheen. Free For Information call: |
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Cypress Centre STAMPEDE QUEEN AND PRINCESS CROWNING & KICK OFF DANCE. Tickets: For Information call: |
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Medicine Hat Public Library BABY & TODDLER SUMMER STORYTIME - for babies and toddlers from 4 months through two years of age and a parent or caregiver. Enjoy rhymes. Songs, tickles and bounces Free Information call: 403.502.8526 www.mhpl.info |
27, 28 & 29 |
10:00 - noon or DESTINATION JUNGLE CRAFTERS CLUB - for children ages 7 - 9 who enjoy crafts featuring the Destination Jungle theme. Group sizes are limited. Children may only register in one session per day Free For Information call: |
28 - 31 |
MH Exhibition Grounds 2010 ANNUAL STAMPEDE: Fun for the Whole Family - concessions, Midway, Pioneer Village, Trade Show, Petting Zoo, Trade Show Exhibitors, and Horticultural and Better Living Exhibits and much more. Gate Admission: For Information call: |
29 |
Downtown Medicine Hat 2010 ANNUAL PARADE - pull up a chair and settle in for a great show of floats, marching bands, and so much more. It’s fun for everyone! For Information call: |
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Downtown Medicine Hat 2010 KIDDIES PARADE - bring the children out to enjoy the clowns, marching bands and beautiful floats. For Information call: |
30 |
Medicine Hat Public Library WII FOR FWII @ THE LIBRAWII - for ages 10 - 18. Drop in for two hours of fun and games every Friday afternoon during the months of July and August. Program runs from July 9 - August 20. Games include Dance Dance Revolution, Mario Party 8, Wii Sports and many more! Free |
30 |
Medicine Hat Public Library PRESCHOOL STORY TIME - parents and caregivers are invited to bring their 3 - 6 year olds to drop-in sessions of stories and songs. Free - Please drop in! Information call: 403.502.8526 www.mhpl.info |
29- 31 |
Medicine Hat Exhibition Stampede Grounds 2010 ANNUAL RODEO - enjoy the excitement of Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling, Bareback Riding, Barrel Racing, Tie Down Roping, Team Roping and much more. Tickets: For Information call: |
28 - 31 |
Cultural Centre Gallery CORE: A CELEBRATION - an exhibition of artworks varied media by participants in the ‘Step-by- Step Art Program’. For Information call: |
August
14 |
Medicine Hat Community Preschool
This summer’s fundraising event is a town toileting. The children at our centre have been very busy BEAUTIFYING toilets; donated very graciously to proudly display on your lawns. To remove our beautiful works of art will cost you a $10.00 donation; Or if you prefer $15.00, to give us an address you would prefer it to be relocated to. Toilet insurance is on sale now for $20.00 and will provide you with a guarantee that your lawn will not be one of our Displays, as well as allow you to give us an address you would like to see become a display. To purchase insurance please call us at 403-952-5862 or stop in anytime we are located at 337 Division Ave. N.E. in Riverside. Riverside Scout Hall We will be taking pictures of all contributors on location with our traveling art. These pictures will be on display at our school, around town, and on our Facebook group pending permission. We understand some people feel violated by trespassing art so if you must be a POTTY POOPER we will remove it free of charge….. Just remember every cent of this fundraiser is going straight to improving our playspace and providing learning materials for the children. |
Medicine Hat Community Preschool is a non-profit
September
12 |
Parkinson Society of Southern Alberta PSSA Registration starts @ 11:30am with the walk beginning @ 12:30pm. The location for this event is The Venier Centre, Medicine Hat. The walk will take people from the Venier Centre through Lions Park and as far as Strathcona Park Pavillion eventually ending back at the Venier Centre where there will be a free hamburger bbq. There will chances to win door prizes; If you've attended the walk in the past 3 years and bring a "buddy" with you this year (who has not attended in the past 3 years), your name, and your buddy's name, each get entered into a door prioze draw for a chance to win a fabulous BBQ donation & sponsored by Canadian Tire Medicine Hat. Each "buddy" you bring increases your chance of winning so.....BUDDY-UP! Join the Fun - Walk as a Team! Teams consist of a minimum of 5 friends, family members or colleagues. Any team raising $1000 or more will be eligible for the National Team Challenge draw - sponsored by Roots Canada.
Register online www.parkinsonsuperwalk.ca or call 1.800.561.1911. Pledge packets can be picked up at the following Medicine Hat locales: Grower Direct, MH Public Library; MediChair; Shopper's Home Health; Tim Horton's on Maple Ave or United Way of South Eastern Alberta. |
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2010 Terry Fox Run 2010 marks the 30th anniversary of Terry's Marathon of Hope. Come join us at the Kin Coulee Bandshell for this year's run (or walk). There is no registration fee however, we ask that you collect donations. Registration is at 10 am with the official start at 11 am. For more information regarding the run, pledge sheets or to collect pledges online, please visit: http://www.terryfox.org/ |
Notices
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MEDICINE HAT FARMERS’ MARKET |
THE ESPLANADE ARTS & HERITAGE CENTRE The Esplanade Heritage Gallery features: A WAY WITH CLAY CLAY PIONEER MY LIFE IN COMMUNICATIONS The Esplanade Heritage Gallery features: July 9 - September 25, 2010 MAKING THEIR MARK: The Land Surveyor’s Role |
POLICE POINT PARK NATURE CENTRE Features for the month of JULY July 1 - Canada Day - Thursday 10 AM to 6 PM - Come check out our July 8 - Thursday 10 PM to MIDNIGHT - Astronomy Night with Brandon July 11 - Sunday 2 PM - Calling All Butterfly Lovers - Not all white July 18 - Sunday 2 PM - Summer Photography - For family and amateur July 28, 29, 30, 31 - Medicine Hat Stampede - Interpretive Program's July 31 Saturday (Time TBA) Geocaching Convention - Promoting the human
For more information on all these and upcoming events call the Nature |
St. John’s Presbyterian Church - 504 2nd Street SE Fridays, July 2, 9, 16 & 23 HOT DOG AND PIE LUNCHES! Thursday, July 29 PANCAKE BREAKFAST For information call 403.526.4542 |
July and August 2010 R I P through Summer, 2010 Participate in RIP and be eligible to win cool prizes. Read a book, complete the For more info call Michelle B. at 403-502-8537 |