Community Events
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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.
June
4 - 28
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Cultural Centre Gallery CROSSING TH E ROAD: New Work by Marty Shuter - ceramic sculptural works by the Ohio-based artist, currently artist-in-residence at the Medalta Studios in Medicine Hat. POULTRY PERSONALITIES: Gena LaCoste - featuring an exhibition of watercolour paintings by the well-know Medicine Hat artist. Reception: Information call: Allan Jensen 403.502.9006 |
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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, songs, and rhymes on various themes. Free - Please drop in! Information call: 403.502.8526 www.mhpl.info |
22 - 28
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JAZZFEST 2009 - come and enjoy an exciting week of excellent entertainment through out the City of Medicine Hat. For THREE DAYS ONLY Jazzfest travels to Lethbridge - June 19 - 21. (visit www.medicinehatjazzfest.com for a full schedule, ticket information and locations) For information call: JazzFest Hotline at 403.529.4857 |
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Medicine Hat Public Library Theatre Saturday Matinee presents: FINDING RIN TIN TIN - the story of the legendary German Shepherd who was found in France by an American pilot during World War 1 and who went on to become one of Hollywood’s top animal stars. Free Information call: 403.502.8525 www.mhpl.info |
July
1
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Kin Coulee Park Canada Day 2009- 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. |
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Medicine Hat Public Library Theatre Thursday Afternoon at the Movies presents: WAKING NED DEVINE - when Ned Devine dies from shock after winning the lottery, two friends (Ian Bannen and David Kelly) agree that Ned would want them to benefit from his good luck. They embark upon an outrageous scheme to claim the ticket, but first they have to persuade all the townsfolk to go along with their plan. Followed by afternoon tea. Free Information call: 403.502.8525 |
3, 10, 17, & 31
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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. Information call: 403.502.8526 or www.mhpl.info |
4 - 28
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Cultural Centre Gallery CLASS ACT - an exhibition of pastel works by members participating in a recent workshop sponsored by the Hat Art Club as well as a small exhibition of soapstone sculptures by a dedicated group of artists from Medicine Hat. Reception: Information call: Allan Jensen 403.502.9006 |
6 -10
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Medicine Hat Cultural Centre - Fibre Art Studio Session 1 FIBRE ARTS SUMMER CAMP Cost: Information or to register call Teri at 403.527.5213 |
6 - 23
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Medicine Hat Public Library Session A BOOK BUDDIES - reading activities for students in grades 1 - 6. Activities celebrating the TD Summer Reading Club “Agent 009” theme will be incorporated into the book buddy program. Special Guest Performer Inspector Jacques Clueless will be appearing on July 13 & 14. Children may only be registered in one session. Free - Registration is required. For Information call: 403.502.8526 www.mhpl.info |
6 - 10
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Sandfly Gallery & Gifts ART WORKSHOP FOR KIDS AND TEENS - Building a Community: creating miniature neighbourhoods with Architectural Sculpture drawing, building, painting and your own imagination. Cost: $105.00 (includes GST & materials) Information call: Wendy at 403.488.0426 |
July 6 -
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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. Win prizes, every new player receives a TD Summer Reading Club Agent 009 prize bag. Monoporead is not played on Fridays or weekends! Free - Information call: 403.502.8526 www.mhpl.info |
8, 15, & 29
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Medicine Hat Public Library Theatre “AN EVENING OF MYSTERY: THE ETERNAL CRUISE” - teens ages 13-18 are invited to participate in this summer program. All players are suspects solving a mystery. The captain has disappeared from the luxury cruise liner “The Moonlight Princess”. Each suspect may have hidden backgrounds and secret clues. Apply your imagination to determine who the murderer is, how it was done, and why. Free Registration is required Information call: 403.502.8525 www.mhpl.info Click on Teenspace |
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Medicine Hat Public Library Theatre Thursday Night Flicks presents: MARLEY AND ME - John and Jenny Grogan (Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston), a young couple contemplating a baby, adopted a Labrador puppy. The world’s worst dog flunks obedience school and quickly turns their home into a disaster area, but Marley sees the Grogans through the ups and downs of life and brings out the best in them. Free
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Information call: 403.502.8525 www.mhpl.info |
10, 17, 24, & 31
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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. Games include Dane Dance Revolution, Mario Party 8, Wii Sports and many more! Free Information call: 403.502.8526 www.mhpl.info |
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Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre KIM MITCHELL - presented by 102.1 The Lounge and ATB Financial. Ontario native Kim Mitchell is a Canadian rock icon. His eighth solo album, Ain’t Life Amazing, is the Canadian singer-guitarist’s first set of new material in eight years and he’ll bring these new riffs and old classics when he rocks out on stage at the Esplanade Tickets Information and tickets call: 403.502.8777 |
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Medicine Hat Public Library Theatre Family Fun Flicks presents: BEDTIME STORIES - a family comedy about a hotel handyman whose life changes when the lavish bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew start to magically come true. Free Information call: 403.502.8526 www.mhpl.info |
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Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre STEPHANIE FOLEY - Stephanie has been doing stand-up comedy since 2003 and has worked with such acts as Pauly Shore, Roman Danylo, Brent Butt, and Mike Macdonald. Come and see our local girl in action at the Esplanade! Tickets |
13-17
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Medicine Hat Cultural Centre HAT ART CLUB SUMMER ART CAMP (limited to 15 participants) Cost $20.00 (includes art supplies) Information call: 403.502.9006 or 403.504.4211 |
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Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre NAZARETH AND THE HEADPINS (double-bill) - members of Nazareth were the Scottish Rock pioneers and mavericks of their time. Their four-decade career is embellished with hits like the hard-rocking cover of Joni Mitchell’s “This Flight Tonight”, “Hair of the Dog”, which was a staple of the 1970s rock radio, and their melodic cover of The Everly Brothers ballad “Love Hurts”. The Headpins are known as the loudest band to ever come from Canada and have toured with the likes of KISS, Billy Squier, Helix, Quiet Riot and Whitesnake. Tickets Information and tickets call: 403.502.8777 |
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Stampede Grandstand Infield STAMPEDE QUEEN HORSEMANSHIP- presented by the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Donations to the Food Bank Information call: Stampede Office at 403.527.1234 or visit www.mhstampede.com |
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Stampede Grandstand STAMPEDE QUEEN SPEECH NIGHT & DINNER Tickets:
$20.00 Information call: Stampede Office at 403.527.1234 or visit www.mhstampede.com |
18
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Cypress Centre STAMPEDE QUEEN AND PRINCESS CROWNING & KICK OFF DANCE featuring “TrickRider”. Tickets: $5.00 at the door (includes dance) Information call: Stampede Office at 403.527.1234 or visit www.mhstampede.com |
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Downtown Medicine Hat 20th ANNUAL DOWNTOWN CHILI COOK OFF - co-sponsored by CHAT 94.5 FM. We invite you downtown for the traditional kick off to Stampede Week and a great time with family and friends. We have a great day planned with awesome entertainment and loads of things for people to see and do. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through our beautiful downtown taking in this wonderful event. Brought to you by the CCDA (City Centre Development Agency). Information call: 403.529.5997 or email ccda@telus.net |
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Medicine Hat Public Library - Currie Room FAMILY NIGHT - CSI - Medicine Hat Library is proud to present an evening of intrigue and crime solving; this event is a jointly sponsored by the Library and Praxis. Those in attendance will be treated to a free evening of mystery solving, as well a various demonstrations of CSI techniques Free Information call: 403.502.8526 www.mhpl.info |
23 - 26
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MH Exhibition Grounds 2009 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: Children 6 yrs & under Free Information call: Stampede Office at 403.527-1234 or visit www.mhstampede.com |
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Downtown Medicine Hat 2009 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! |
24
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Downtown Medicine Hat KIDDIES PARADE - bring the children out to enjoy the clowns, marching bands and beautiful floats. Information call: Stampede Office at 403.527.1234 or visit www.mhstampede.com |
24 - 26
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Medicine Hat Exhibition Stampede Grounds 2009 ANNUAL RODEO - enjoy the excitement of Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling, Bareback Riding, Barrel Racing, Tie Down Roping, Team Roping and much more. Tickets: Information call: Stampede Office at 403.527-1234 or visit www.mhstampede.com |
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Medicine Hat Public Library Theatre Saturday Matinee presents: PAUL BLART: MALL COP - a comedy about a security guard (Kevin James) who must intervene to save the girl of his dreams when she is taken hostage by a gang planning to rob the shopping mall. Free Information call: 403.502.8525 www.mhpl.info |
27 - 30
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Sandfly Gallery & Gifts ART WORKSHOP FOR KIDS AND TEENS - Behind the Mask: History of masks - myths and legends; design, sculpture and painting. Cost: $105.00 (includes GST & materials) Information call: Wendy at 403.488.0426 |
July 28, 29 & 30
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Medicine Hat Public Library 2 Sessions AGENT 009 CRAFTERS CLUB - for children ages 7 - 9 who enjoy crafts featuring the TD Summer Reading Club “Agent 009” theme. Parents are invited to register beginning Monday, June 22. Group sizes are limited. Free Information call: 403.502.8526 www.mhpl.info |
Notices
Download the calendar of events for the Esplanade
AIRPORT OPEN HOUSE |
MEDALTA SQUARED GALLERY May 19 - June 30, 2009 CONTRAST - When Opposites Attract |
MEDICINE HAT FARMERS’ MARKET |
*POLICE POINT PARK NATURE CENTRE* Open All Year Round - 9am to 5pm daily (Except Mondays & Holidays) NEW DISPLAYS - “Watchable Water” OTHER NATURE DISPLAYS Geocaching-Modern treasure Hunting! July 1 July 12 July 15 July 19 July 22 - 25 FAMILY ACTIVITY CORNER For more information on all these and upcoming events call the Nature |