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Camrose Kinette Club Gift Drop

Now until December 20, 2018

Camrose Kinette Club is putting on gift drop, and they need your help! Drop of wrapped teen friendly presents at the following locations to help  those in need:

The Mall

Superstore

Fire Hall

Royal Lepage

Shoemaker

Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre

Camrose Archery Club

Wanna  learn how to be Robin Hood? Camrose Archery Club every Monday at United Church from 7-9. All ages are welcome and membership costs 45 a month drop-in’s welcome.

D&D Vehicle Sales Donation Drive 

Now until December 21

D&D Vehicle Sales is collecting Donations for the Camrose Women’s Shelter this Christmas and we need the help of the people of Camrose! Visit the D&D Vehicle Sales Facebook page for a list of needed donations, and any donation of 3 items or more will qualify you for the draw to win a gift card with a value of $100.Stop by D&D from now until December 21st at noon, in either the Showroom or the Service department to make your donation

We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Dec 12, 2018
7:30 start

Dolce Canto Choir is coming to the First United Church in Wetaskiwin to wish a merry Christmas in this spectacular  Christmas concert. Grab your tickets at Warren’s music for only $15, and get into the holiday spirit!

Grinch Movie Night

Dec 15, 2018
11:00-3:00pm

Its a Christmas movie classic coming to the Wetaskiwin Public Library! Check it on popcorn, and treats are being served to this all ages event.

Shumka’s Nutcracker 

December 14 2018, 7:30 PM 
December 15 2018, 2:00 PM

A Christmas tradition returns to Camrose this season with Friday evening and Saturday Matinee performances. It’s Alberta’s Ukrainian Nutcracker, featuring The Ukrainian Shumka Dancers and guests joining forces for the classic Nutcracker.

Shumka’s Nutcracker is the only Ukrainian folk ballet representation of Tchaikovsky’s Christmas Classic. Given the famous composer’s Ukrainian heritage, the production incorporates Ukrainian Christmas traditions, folk and character dance, a grand orchestral version of Shchedryk (Carol of the Bells), and Ukrainian symbols woven into the lavish sets and costumes.

See the magic at the Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre! Tickets are adult: $48.59 and student/senior: $44.54.

Santa Visits The Mall

Dec 12-24, 2018
Wetaskiwin Mall

Bring Santa a toy at the mall to give away on Dec 22 to  give those without this Christmas and get a free picture with Santa!

Dec 12- 12:00-5:00pm
Dec 14 – 4:00pm-8:00pm
Dec 15-  12:00-5:00pm
Dec 16- 1:00-4:00pm
Dec  17- 10:00-2:00pm
Dec  18- 10:00-2:00pm
Dec 19- 12:00-4:00pm
Dec 20- 4:00-8:00pm
Dec 21-4:00-8:00pm
Dec 22- 12:00-5:00pm
Dec 23- 12:00-5:00pm
Dec 24-1:00-3:00pm

1st Annual Local Business Showcase Food Drive 

All December till the 23, 2018

 Join in celebrating the local Wetaskiwin/Camrose and Area Businesses and helping local food banks! It’s the season for giving ! Drop off food donations at the following locations:
Wetaskiwin Bell Store (same building as Smitty’s) or the Camrose Bell Store (Duggan Mall). Then you’ll be entered to win a Holiday Basket with items from these local businesses! Draw Sunday, December 23, so don’t miss your chance to help the need and win some free stuff !

Christmas Kettle

November 30- December 24, 2018

Wanna get in the Christmas spirit? Calling all who want to volunteer in the Leduc, Camrose and Wetaskiwin communities! The money that we raise in the kettles helps us to assist families in Wetaskiwin & surrounding community areas. You can participate for the month of December. The kettle runs Monday to Saturday from 12pm-6pm. Kettles will be set up until December 24th.

Sign up for shifts at https://salvationarmy.ca/christmas-kettles/

New Years Eve Masquerade Ball

December 31, 2018 – January 1, 2019
December 31, 2018 7pm to 1am
Doors open at 6:30 pm

Come to this extravagant and unique ball dressed in complete secrecy! There is mesmerizing entertainment, cash bar, silent auction, mask reveal and prizes! Dance the night away while ringing in the new year! Tickets on sale at eventbrite! Early bird tickets on sale until November 23 $100. Sponsors welcome! All proceeds go to The Prom Project, ensuring everyone has a dress for grad regardless of finances! Tickets at eventbrite $125 per person.

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.