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A rts - Entertainment - Events - and what’s going on
The Scene
Upcoming Events by Deanna Mitchener
Upcoming Events PAWS 4 Literacy: Meet Buddy
Meet Buddy, he is a 10 year old
working dog with the Paws 4 Literacy
Apr 19: Join participating pilot project, which is new to the
churches in the YKCS gym for a Edson and District Public Library.
free pancake breakfast from 9 Buddy has been well trained to sit
am to 10 am and a Good Friday and listen to all different types of
service starting at 10:30 am. stories. Trisha Thurner who works at
the library says, "Having Buddy here
Apr 24: Come out to the today is just a pilot project so we can
Marlboro Community Hall from get a feel from the public how they
7-8 pm to meet your new board. respond to him. We had a group here
Yellowhead County Councillor today and they really loved Buddy,
Dawn Mitchell will be present as and all the kids seem to really
well. Bring us your ideas. appreciate having him here as well.
Anyone can pick up a book and read
Apr 27: The Parkland Lodge to Buddy. He will gladly sit and listen
Auxiliary is holding a Spring Tea to any stories, only seeking a few pats
and Bake Sale from 1:30 – 3:00 on the back. He loves the attention
pm at Parkland Lodge. Come
join us. and the kids seem to really enjoy
reading to him."
Apr 27: The Pine Grove Hall is Helen Prosser Head Librarian
hosting a family dance from 6 says, "Our library is at full capacity
pm to 10 pm. Contact 780-723- and we really need more room for
1438 or 780-728-6340 for more everyone. The facility is only a third
information. of the space it should be, according to
Alberta Library Standards. We have
May 3-5: The Edson Creative Arts over 100,000 visits a year from
Society and the Edson Craft different people and the library is Buddy is a working dog with the Paws 4 Literacy pilot project which is new to
Centre will jointly present recent always very busy, which is a great the Edson and District Public Library. Buddy is pictured with Head Librarian
works by area artists. The Palette thing, but we just really need more Helen Prosser and a group of kids on April 12. photo Deanna Mitchener
and Pottery exhibition and sale space."
opens May 3 when punch and "The library is probably one of the
hors d'oeuvres will be served smallest locations in the town and one
from 7-9 pm, and will continue of the busiest. When we do our
on May 4 from 10 am to 5 pm Traveling Arm Chair events we have
and March 5 from 12 pm to 4 pm
at the Edson Library. had to turn people away, like when
Ciera Knight returned from her climb
May 3: Youth ages 11-17 are on Mount Everest," says Prosser.
invited out to the Repsol Place "We can only fit 67 people on that
pool from 6 pm to 9 pm for a side for these special features and our
Glow Swim in celebration of weekly free movie night, and another
National Youth Week. DJ, snacks, 65 people within the library side."
and more will be provided. "When you consider everyone that
accesses the library on a daily and
May 5: Join the Edson and weekly basis, we have outgrown the
District Boys and Girls Club as space and it is clear that we need
they celebrate National Youth more, but there is no current funding
Week with a 3 on 3 basketball to make this happen and that is very
tournament for youth ages 11-17 sad for our community," says Prosser.
starting at 10:30 am. Prosser adds, "Right now we have Lacey Kennedy, Chris Hemsworth and Tyler Pratt enjoying a game of UNO at
Registration deadline is May 1. A launched another new program called the Edson and District Public Library on April 12. Friday night the library is
free barbecue will also be Teen Book Cloud for our teenagers always very busy as it was game and movie night. Students from school got
provided. Call 780-723-7240 or that enjoy reading. They can come in together for games, computer time, reading and waiting for the free movie
email info@bgcedson.com for 'Fantastic Beasts' and popcorn to start at 5:30 p.m. photo Deanna Mitchener
more information. and we will help get them all set up,
then they can read plenty of different
See Classified Page for books that are designed with teens in
Remember to drop off your monthly meetings and activities mind.”
donations for the
EDSON FOOD BANK Remember to drop off your
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys donations for the
or the Edson Food Bank EDSON FOOD BANK
The Food Bank will be open two Thursday evenings, at Independent Grocer, Sobeys
the second and last Thursday of the Month or the Edson Food Bank
6:45-8:00 pm.
Open regular hours every Tuesday from The Food Bank will be open
9-11 am. two Thursday evenings,
780-723-1350
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor the second and last Thursday of
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. the Month 6:45-8:00 pm.
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Open regular hours every
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson
Tuesday from 9-11 am.
This group of kids were playing a
780-723-1350 game called 'Magic the Gathering'.
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. “We love coming to the library to do
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. different activities. It gives us a
Food Bank located at chance to socialize with friends for a
4511 5th Ave., Edson while, then pick out a couple of books The computers are always in use at the Edson and District Public Library. This
group was spending time on the computers and socializing on April 12. photo
to take home to read.” photo Deanna
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Mitchener Deanna Mitchener
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A rts - Entertainment - Events - and what’s going on
The Scene
Upcoming Events by Deanna Mitchener
Upcoming Events PAWS 4 Literacy: Meet Buddy
Meet Buddy, he is a 10 year old
working dog with the Paws 4 Literacy
Apr 19: Join participating pilot project, which is new to the
churches in the YKCS gym for a Edson and District Public Library.
free pancake breakfast from 9 Buddy has been well trained to sit
am to 10 am and a Good Friday and listen to all different types of
service starting at 10:30 am. stories. Trisha Thurner who works at
the library says, "Having Buddy here
Apr 24: Come out to the today is just a pilot project so we can
Marlboro Community Hall from get a feel from the public how they
7-8 pm to meet your new board. respond to him. We had a group here
Yellowhead County Councillor today and they really loved Buddy,
Dawn Mitchell will be present as and all the kids seem to really
well. Bring us your ideas. appreciate having him here as well.
Anyone can pick up a book and read
Apr 27: The Parkland Lodge to Buddy. He will gladly sit and listen
Auxiliary is holding a Spring Tea to any stories, only seeking a few pats
and Bake Sale from 1:30 – 3:00 on the back. He loves the attention
pm at Parkland Lodge. Come
join us. and the kids seem to really enjoy
reading to him."
Apr 27: The Pine Grove Hall is Helen Prosser Head Librarian
hosting a family dance from 6 says, "Our library is at full capacity
pm to 10 pm. Contact 780-723- and we really need more room for
1438 or 780-728-6340 for more everyone. The facility is only a third
information. of the space it should be, according to
Alberta Library Standards. We have
May 3-5: The Edson Creative Arts over 100,000 visits a year from
Society and the Edson Craft different people and the library is Buddy is a working dog with the Paws 4 Literacy pilot project which is new to
Centre will jointly present recent always very busy, which is a great the Edson and District Public Library. Buddy is pictured with Head Librarian
works by area artists. The Palette thing, but we just really need more Helen Prosser and a group of kids on April 12. photo Deanna Mitchener
and Pottery exhibition and sale space."
opens May 3 when punch and "The library is probably one of the
hors d'oeuvres will be served smallest locations in the town and one
from 7-9 pm, and will continue of the busiest. When we do our
on May 4 from 10 am to 5 pm Traveling Arm Chair events we have
and March 5 from 12 pm to 4 pm
at the Edson Library. had to turn people away, like when
Ciera Knight returned from her climb
May 3: Youth ages 11-17 are on Mount Everest," says Prosser.
invited out to the Repsol Place "We can only fit 67 people on that
pool from 6 pm to 9 pm for a side for these special features and our
Glow Swim in celebration of weekly free movie night, and another
National Youth Week. DJ, snacks, 65 people within the library side."
and more will be provided. "When you consider everyone that
accesses the library on a daily and
May 5: Join the Edson and weekly basis, we have outgrown the
District Boys and Girls Club as space and it is clear that we need
they celebrate National Youth more, but there is no current funding
Week with a 3 on 3 basketball to make this happen and that is very
tournament for youth ages 11-17 sad for our community," says Prosser.
starting at 10:30 am. Prosser adds, "Right now we have Lacey Kennedy, Chris Hemsworth and Tyler Pratt enjoying a game of UNO at
Registration deadline is May 1. A launched another new program called the Edson and District Public Library on April 12. Friday night the library is
free barbecue will also be Teen Book Cloud for our teenagers always very busy as it was game and movie night. Students from school got
provided. Call 780-723-7240 or that enjoy reading. They can come in together for games, computer time, reading and waiting for the free movie
email info@bgcedson.com for 'Fantastic Beasts' and popcorn to start at 5:30 p.m. photo Deanna Mitchener
more information. and we will help get them all set up,
then they can read plenty of different
See Classified Page for books that are designed with teens in
Remember to drop off your monthly meetings and activities mind.”
donations for the
EDSON FOOD BANK Remember to drop off your
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys donations for the
or the Edson Food Bank EDSON FOOD BANK
The Food Bank will be open two Thursday evenings, at Independent Grocer, Sobeys
the second and last Thursday of the Month or the Edson Food Bank
6:45-8:00 pm.
Open regular hours every Tuesday from The Food Bank will be open
9-11 am. two Thursday evenings,
780-723-1350
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor the second and last Thursday of
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. the Month 6:45-8:00 pm.
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Open regular hours every
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson
Tuesday from 9-11 am.
This group of kids were playing a
780-723-1350 game called 'Magic the Gathering'.
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. “We love coming to the library to do
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. different activities. It gives us a
Food Bank located at chance to socialize with friends for a
4511 5th Ave., Edson while, then pick out a couple of books The computers are always in use at the Edson and District Public Library. This
group was spending time on the computers and socializing on April 12. photo
to take home to read.” photo Deanna
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Mitchener Deanna Mitchener
