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


The Scene



Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events Get ready for the Boob Tour Comedy Night






Sept 1: Come to the RCMP Centennial Park by Deanna Mitchener
from 1 pm to 6 pm dressed in 1919 It's time for a good night out on the town full of
costume to celebrate Wop May's historic laughs and good times. And after all the rainy
air chase in Edson as part of the Wop May day blues over the summer months, who
wouldn't welcome a few good laughs?
Day Picnic in the Park. Entertainment will So get ready for the fun as the annual Boob
include Metis Fiddler Brianna Lizotte, Metis Tour Comedy night makes its way back to
jigging and reel demos, Scottish dancing, Edson.
street organ, historic games, and free food Event president Charlene Parker says, “The
and snacks. event is scheduled to happen on September 19 at
the Edson Royal Canadian Legion Branch #51.
Sept 3: Soup and Sandwich starts up again The doors open at 7 p.m. and the show will begin
at the Pioneer Cabin, which will be held at 8 p.m. Proceeds from the event go to support
every Tuesday. the fight against breast cancer and those locally
with cancer.”
Sept 6: The Pioneer Cabin will be hosting a "The Boob Tour is a stand up comedy tour that
Jamboree. Supper will be served at 5:30 fights all forms of cancer with laughter. So what
p.m. are you waiting for, rush out for your ticket today
and remember to pick up a couple of extras for
family and friends,” says Parker. Tickets can be
Sept 6: Nomination deadline for the 2019 purchased at Thymes Two for $30 each and they
Arts on Fire awards. Nomination forms are do sell-out fast.
available at the Town Community Services James Uloth will once again be organizing the
Office, Galloway Station Museum, Red comedians for the event and a great evening is in
Brick Arts Centre, and Edson Public Library. store with comedians Dave Nystrom, Brittany
Submit forms to Galloway Station Museum Lyseng, and Mickey Housley.
or Community Services, or email them to Dave Nystrom is a Canadian comedian and
dianai@edson.ca. Call 780-723-4403 for writer who has appeared on CTV's Comedy
more information. Now. He is the winner of a Canadian Comedy
Award and Writers Guild of Canada Award for A photo from the 2018 BOOB Tour silent auction
raffle table showing some of the amazing items
Sept 10: Meet Krysta Hawboldt, his work on the CBC political comedy series that typically go up for auction during this annual
Community Development Coordinator, for a This Hour Has 22 Minutes. event.
weekly walk around town. Route/distance Mickey Housley is originally from Houston,
will be determined based on the Texas and has performed
participants in attendance. All ages are at numerous clubs and
venues across the
encouraged to attend. This group is stroller country as a stand-up
friendly. This group will meet on Tuesdays comedian. Mickey takes
at 9:30 am and Wednesdays at 2:30 pm. every day topics and
Meet at the front doors of Repsol Place. finds the humour we all
know is there but
th
Sept 15: Participate in the 39 annual Terry sometimes miss. He
Fox Run at Repsol Place. Register online at placed 2nd in the
www.terryfox.ca/terryfoxrun/edson. Pledge Houston's Funniest
forms are available at the Town office, Person Competition and
Repsol Place, Edson & District Public has performed alongside
Library, and ATB Financial. For more Paul Mooney, Tony
information or to volunteer, contact Andrea Rock, and Pablo
at andlab23@hotmail.com Francisco. He was also
voted one of the top 25
comedians in Texas.
Sept 20: Parkland Lodge Auxiliary again Brittany Lyseng is from
sponsors their annual Grandparents' Calgary and has
th
Walkathon at Parkland Lodge on 5 performed at the Just For
Avenue. The Walkathon starts at 10 am. Laughs Festival in
For more information and pledge forms Vancouver, Toronto, and
Remember to drop off your
Remember to drop off your donations for the please phone Carol McClintock at 780-723- Montreal. She is
donations for the EDSON FOOD BANK 5518, Ann Steffes at 780-723-4522, or Sam currently listed as one of
EDSON FOOD BANK Block at 780-723-3522, extension 5. the top eight comedians
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys at Independent Grocer, Sobeys in Canada after placing
or the Edson Food Bank
or the Edson Food Bank Sept 20: Application deadline for the 2020 in the Sirius XM
The Food Bank will be open two Thursday evenings, The Food Bank will be open Town of Edson Youth Council is at 4 pm. Canada's Top Comic.
James Uloth splits his
the second and last Thursday of the Month two Thursday evenings, Open to all youth ages 13-18 living in or time between Los
6:45-8:00 pm. the second and last Thursday of attending school in Edson. For more
Open regular hours every Tuesday from the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. information visit www.edson.ca, phone Angeles, and Western
Canada. Always able to
9-11 am. Open regular hours every 780-723-4403, or text 780-725-3083. personalize a show, he
780-723-1350
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Tuesday from 9-11 am. uses a combination of
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sept 27: Stop by the Red Brick from 3:30- storytelling mixed with
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. 5:30 pm for refreshments in celebration of punch-lines.
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson 780-723-1350 the 2019 Alberta Culture Days.
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. It sounds like a great
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. line up so come early to
Food Bank located at socialize, relax, and
4511 5th Ave., Edson check out the
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor See Classified Page for merchandise. This event
is a crowd pleaser for
monthly meetings and activities both men and women.
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