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A rts - Entertainment - Events - and what’s going on


The Scene



Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events Crafts, games,






Sept 14: Visit YKCS for Western Days starting at 1 and fun planned
pm. The event will include an ABRA approved for 'Girl's Night Out'
barrel race, chilli cook-off, carnival games, petting
zoo, live music and entertainment, concession,
chili on a bun, and more. Proceeds from the event by Brianne Benson
will support the school. Contact Brandy McPhee at
780-712-9746 or the school office at 780-723- The Youth Interagency in Edson is hosting a
3850 for more information.
slumber party (without the sleepover) for young
th
Sept 15: Participate in the 39 annual Terry Fox girls in the Edson area.
Run at Repsol Place. Register online at Girls in grades five and up, can come to the
www.terryfox.ca/terryfoxrun/edson. Pledge forms Galloway Station Museum on September 20 and
are available at the Town office, Repsol Place, enjoy supper and a night of fun with other girls
Edson & District Public Library, and ATB Financial. their age. In previous years there has been, crafts,
For more information or to volunteer, contact
Andrea at andlab23@hotmail.com games, dancing, cookie decorating, nail painting,
makeovers, and more. The cost is $20.
Sept 18:The Edson Air Cadets meet every Ali Broda, Community Development
Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 9:15 pm at Holy Coordinator at the Town of Edson, said, “It's a
Redeemer Catholic High School. The organization good opportunity for young girls to meet and
provides training in citizenship, leadership and make new friends because they don't usually sign
training in aviation to youth from 12-19 years old. up with a massive group of friends. They sign up
For more information contact Capt. Kelly Jensen at
780-712-5735. with one or two or just thinking that they will end
up seeing someone they know there."
Sept 20: Application deadline for the 2020 Town "A lot of times the girls attending all go to
of Edson Youth Council is at 4 pm. Open to all different schools and it gives them a chance to
youth ages 13-18 living in or attending school in meet other girls and maybe find out that they live
Edson. For more information visit www.edson.ca, in the same area or neighborhood," said Broda.
phone 780-723-4403, or text 780-725-3083. Broda also noted that in the past the program has Gerrie Clery was the lucky winner of a beautiful
Sept 21: Parkland Lodge Auxiliary again sponsors had a positive environment for young girls. pinwheel-themed wall hanging door-prize
their annual Grandparents' Walkathon at Parkland “Everyone is on the same page that they're all here courtesy of Isabel Dong's quilting exhibit at the Red
th
Lodge on 5 Avenue. The Walkathon starts at 10 to have fun and there's no expectations”. Brick Arts Centre & Museum. The popular exhibit
am. For more information and pledge forms In addition, the program is also a benefit to was in the gallery all summer and had over one
please phone Ivan at 780-723-4020, Carol at parents and families as it is an affordable way for hundred visitors; including school groups and
780-723-5518, or Ann at 780-723-4522. The parents to find fun activities for their children. patrons from as far away as Brazil and China.
wrong date was advertised in the last issue of The Broda mentions that the photo Lara Felsing
Weekly Anchor. A secretarial apology for the mix
up is in order. Galloways Museum is a
great venue because it is
Sept 26: The Red Brick presents Christine very accessible therefore
Hanson's 'The Cremation of Sam McGee' in the parents do not need to
Hatlen Theatre at 7 pm. Contact the Red Brick at worry about
echored@telus.net or 780-723-3582 for more transportation expenses.
info and to purchase tickets. “If you have girls and you

Sept 27: Stop by the Red Brick from 3:30-5:30 drop them off at Girl's
pm for refreshments in celebration of the 2019 Night Out it's an easy
Alberta Culture Days. way to squeeze in a date
night, because your kids
Sept 27-28: Visit Sacred Heart Parish for a garage are busy,” Broda added.
sale on Friday from 7 pm to 9 pm and Saturday The Youth Interagency
from 9 am to 2 pm.
also offers a Boy's Night
See Classified Page for Out that usually takes
monthly meetings and activities place during the summer.
In the past the Girl's
Night Out program
leaned more towards
grade eight and up, but
they found that there
were not enough girls to
Remember to drop off your keep the program
Remember to drop off your donations for the running. However, Broda
donations for the EDSON FOOD BANK assures that if older girls
EDSON FOOD BANK are interested in coming,
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys at Independent Grocer, Sobeys they are more than
or the Edson Food Bank
or the Edson Food Bank welcome to sign up.
The program does
The Food Bank will be open two Thursday evenings, The Food Bank will be open require registration,
the second and last Thursday of the Month two Thursday evenings, which can be done online
6:45-8:00 pm. the second and last Thursday of
Open regular hours every Tuesday from the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. at online at Edson.ca or at
Repsol Place. For more
9-11 am. Open regular hours every information contact
780-723-1350
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Tuesday from 9-11 am. Krysta Hawboldt, the
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Community Development
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Coordinator that
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson 780-723-1350 spearheads this particular
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. program. She can be
Food Bank located at reached by email at
4511 5th Ave., Edson krystah@edson.ca or at
the Town of Edson
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Community Services
office at (780) 723-4403.
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