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Coats for Camrose
October 18-19, 2018
Winter is coming, and most times before we are ready. Come to The Duggan Mall in the old Bingo Hall, and stuff a bag fully of winter supplies for only $5! Residents and area are welcomed. Bags are available for purchases at the door, the event takes place on Oct 18 from 10-8, and Oct 19 from 10-6 . If you have clothing to drop off , you can do so at Duggan Mall as well.
Centra Cam’s Emergency Clothing And Furniture Drive
Are you interested in making a difference? Centra Cam thrift store is currently seeking charitable donations, and is holding a drive. Donate your used clothing and furniture. To get involved or more info go their website https://www.centracam.ca/, or call 780-679-0647
Camrose & District Victim Services Advocate Team
Interested in making a difference in your community? Join the Camrose & District Victim Services Advocate Team, call 780-672-4570 or email victimservices@camrose.ca. Work alongside Camrose Police & RCMP members in providing adequate support, information, and referrals for victims of trauma and crisis. Attend crisis call outs when on a call. Provide court support for subpoenaed victims. Opportunities to enhance education regarding homicide, suicide, crime, trauma, etc.
Adult DIY & Family Movie Night
October 20, 2018
Come to the Wetaskiwin Public Library for a night of adult DIY crafts, including autumn wreaths while watching family friendly movies! It is from 10:30-2pm, don’t miss out on the fun!
Are You Afraid of the Dark? Halloween Haunting at the Museum – Reynolds-Alberta Museum
October 27, 2018
From Count Dracula to the Wolf Man, and the Mummy to Frankenstein, do you dare to meet these legendary monsters in the dark? Walk our museum gallery and meet monsters from our ghoulish movie past. 18+ event with games, trophies for the best costume, have your future told, snack/ cash bar and more! Come to the Reynolds Alberta Museum from 8-11 but beware.. you in for a scare! Tickets $15 when purchased online or at the museum store before October 20.
Tickets at the door: $20. There is no ATM onsite.
Gift Shop, Tea & Scones, and Cookie Walk
Nov 2- Dec 1, 2018
Each Friday through November, from 10-4:30, the gift shop will be open to find those Christmas trinkets. On November 2nd only, tea and scones will be available to buy. On December 1st is the annual Cookie Walk from 1 to 4:30, with tea and desserts available and the gift shop will be open, too. For more info click here http://www.canadiannorthern.ca
Fall Tea
Nov 7, 2018
Fall Tea is happening at Rosealta Lodge on Nov 7 from 1:30-3 in the afternoon. There will be crafts, silent auction, raffles, and door prize! Only $5 for tea, and donations new unused items are greatly appreciated! Need more details? Call Angie at 780-679-0851
Grateful Grannies Christmas Market
November 24, 2018
The Grateful Grannies will once again be holding their annual Christmas Market craft and bake sale on Saturday November 24, 2018 from 12 – 3 p.m. at the beautiful Bailey Theater. Cost is $5.00 for adults and free to children and students
There will be a wide variety of locally made items with all money raised being donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmother to Grandmother campaign in support of African grandmothers who are bringing up their orphaned grandchildren whose parents have died in the AIDS pandemic.
Please come and support this wonderful cause while doing some early Christmas shopping.
Thursday Nights – Bingo Night at The Royal Canadian Legion Camrose. Doors open at 6pm. All welcome.
2nd Sunday of every month – Elks & Royal Purple Pancake Breakfast at the Elks Hall on 50th Avenue from 9am to 12:30pm.
Wheelchair accessible, proceeds to Neighborhood Aide “Breakfast for Kids Club”
Camrose Public Library has events all year long. Go to cpl.prl.ab.ca to view their schedule. For more information call 780-672-4214
Is it an Emergency? If you think you may need to go to the Emergency Room at St. Mary’s Hospital…but aren’t sure, you can call Healthlink Alberta at 1-866-408-LINK and they will help you decide. Another alternative to the ER is to visit the Walk-in clinic at 4825-51st, Camrose.
Clinic hours are Monday to Thursday from 2-8pm.
