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Events - and what's going on
Sept 1-30: For the month of September. Lisa
Osipow will donate 1 5% of all Thirty-One
orders placed through the online party to EARS.
Sept 1-30: For the month of September. Renae
with Grooming by Renae will be donating all
proceeds from nail trims ($1 0) to EARS.
Sept 20: Application deadline for the 2020
Town of Edson Youth Council is at 4 pm. Open
to all youth ages 13-18 living in or attending
school in Edson. For more information visit
www.edson.ca. phone 780-723-4403, or text
780-725-3083. McMan's annual Fun in the Sun Barbeque was held Friday, September 13 at Centennial Park.
photo Dawn Olsvik
Sept 21: Parkland Lodge Auxiliary again
sponsors their annual Grandparents' Walkathon Fun in the Sun barbeque for McMan
at Parkland Lodge on 5th Avenue. The
Walkathon starts at 10 am. For more By Dawn Oslvik
information and pledge forms please phone
Ivan at 780-723-4020, Carol at 780-723-5518, McMan Youth, Family, and Community Services
or Ann at 780-723-4522. Association held a Fun in the Sun Barbeque
fundraiser at Centennial Park in Edson on Friday,
Sept 13.
Sept 26: The Red Brick presents Christine Program Supervisor Mary-Anne Bittner, said,
Hanson's 'The Cremation of Sam McGee' in the "McMan is a non-profit society that is Alberta
Hatlen Theatre at 7 pm. Contact the Red Brick wide. We have been in Edson for over 20 years.
at echored@telus.net or 780-723-3582 for We support adults with disabilities in a variety of
more info and to purchase tickets. settings such as shared living homes (24 hrs/day), a
day program Monday to Friday, and we also have
an independent living program. We currently
Sept 27: Stop by the Red Brick from 3:30-5:30 support 35 individuals in Edson."
pm for refreshments in celebration of the 2019 The annual BBQ is used to raise funds to help
Alberta Culture Days. cover costs of food and rent, and for their main
fundraiser: Oktoberfest. Individuals supported by
Sept 27-28: Visit Sacred Heart Parish for a McMan helped at the barbeque as well as sold
garage sale on Friday from 7 pm to 9 pm and raffie tickets, with the first prize of a trip for two to
Germany (travel voucher valued at $4000) .
Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm. Shell supplied the barbeque as well as some f-\nrrbur~er-r- or ~td:::;
volunteers to help out during the event. A delicious dnnk
Oct 27: Visit the Park Court Hall for a harvest burger or hot dog, chips, and a drink could be had t
dinner from 12:30 pm to 2 pm. Everyone is for only five dollars. Bittner estimates there were Chtps
All proceeds 3o towards
invited to celebrate the end of another harvest over 100 people served throughout the day. our anrua.J furrlra1ser
Their big event, Oktoberfest, will be held this
season and join us for a great meal. quilt raffle. year on October 5. "It is our 18th year and we are
and 50/50 draw. Please call 780-727-4476 or celebrating it with a German theme," said Bittner. Mary-Anne Bittner and Mark from McMan were
780-727-2138 for more information. "We will be dressed in German attire and will be having fun at the annual barbeque fundraiser on
September 13 at Centennial Park.
serving German food. In previous years we have
had a sit-down roast beef dinner. This year we are photo Dawn Olsvik
offering a German charcuterie board."
See Cla55/fled Page for "There will also be a silent auction, a 50/50, and other good dancing music," said Bittner. Tickets
monthly meetlng5 and actlvitie5 we will be drawing the raffie prize live. There will are $40 each and available at the McMan office
also be a DJ playing German themed music and (780-712-7677).
Get your tickets for the Arts on Fire awards
by Shaylyn Thornton and involvement in the arts of Edson and area". September 6.
Last year's winner was Diana Inscho. From there, the nominations are compiled and
Arts on Fire returns to Edson on September 27 The Arts Champion Award "is open to arts or three judges "carefully consider their choices," said
as part of the Alberta Culture Days celebrations heritage supporters, donors, volunteers, sponsors, Inscho. The judges then work together to determine
that are held the weekend of September 27-29. educators, and innovators." Last year, the award who is most worthy of each award.
Arts on Fire has been an Edson favorite since went to Lara Felsing. The event also promises great food and great
2012, when a volunteer group made up of The Cultural Pillar Award "is open to entertainment, and "is a bit fancy", said Inscho.
passionate individuals recognized the benefit of individuals or organizations that have demonstrated "This year's musician is a young singer/songwriter
celebrating arts and culture in our diverse outstanding achievements and contributions to the from Drayton Valley named Krissy Feniak. She
community. community's cultural vitality in one of the will be writing a song specifically for Arts on Fire
"It is a way to recognize the people and following areas: performing arts, visual arts, to share with us."
organizations that contribute to the arts in our literary arts, or culture and heritage". Most recently, Arts on Fire is on September 27 at 7pm, and is
area," said Community Development Coordinator this award was given to Helen Payette. held at the Galloway Station Museum. Tickets are
Diana Inscho. The Young Artist in the Community Award free and can be picked up at the Museum during
Arts on Fire includes presenting four arts-based "celebrates an outstanding young artist in any regular business hours starting Monday, September
awards to members of our community. The four discipline and serves as a reminder that the 16.
categories are the Artist for the Arts Award, the potential and future of the arts will be realized by There are only 100 tickets available for Arts on
Arts Champion Award, the Cultural Pillar Award, our youth." The 2018 recipient was Ava Simmons. Fire, so people are encouraged to pick theirs up as
and the Young Artist in the Community Award. Those eligible for the 2019 awards have been soon as possible. A cash wine and beer bar will be
The Artist for the Arts Award "recognizes an nominated by their peers for any of the four available at the event.
individual artist who has shown significant support categories, and nominations had to be in by
Events - and what's going on
Sept 1-30: For the month of September. Lisa
Osipow will donate 1 5% of all Thirty-One
orders placed through the online party to EARS.
Sept 1-30: For the month of September. Renae
with Grooming by Renae will be donating all
proceeds from nail trims ($1 0) to EARS.
Sept 20: Application deadline for the 2020
Town of Edson Youth Council is at 4 pm. Open
to all youth ages 13-18 living in or attending
school in Edson. For more information visit
www.edson.ca. phone 780-723-4403, or text
780-725-3083. McMan's annual Fun in the Sun Barbeque was held Friday, September 13 at Centennial Park.
photo Dawn Olsvik
Sept 21: Parkland Lodge Auxiliary again
sponsors their annual Grandparents' Walkathon Fun in the Sun barbeque for McMan
at Parkland Lodge on 5th Avenue. The
Walkathon starts at 10 am. For more By Dawn Oslvik
information and pledge forms please phone
Ivan at 780-723-4020, Carol at 780-723-5518, McMan Youth, Family, and Community Services
or Ann at 780-723-4522. Association held a Fun in the Sun Barbeque
fundraiser at Centennial Park in Edson on Friday,
Sept 13.
Sept 26: The Red Brick presents Christine Program Supervisor Mary-Anne Bittner, said,
Hanson's 'The Cremation of Sam McGee' in the "McMan is a non-profit society that is Alberta
Hatlen Theatre at 7 pm. Contact the Red Brick wide. We have been in Edson for over 20 years.
at echored@telus.net or 780-723-3582 for We support adults with disabilities in a variety of
more info and to purchase tickets. settings such as shared living homes (24 hrs/day), a
day program Monday to Friday, and we also have
an independent living program. We currently
Sept 27: Stop by the Red Brick from 3:30-5:30 support 35 individuals in Edson."
pm for refreshments in celebration of the 2019 The annual BBQ is used to raise funds to help
Alberta Culture Days. cover costs of food and rent, and for their main
fundraiser: Oktoberfest. Individuals supported by
Sept 27-28: Visit Sacred Heart Parish for a McMan helped at the barbeque as well as sold
garage sale on Friday from 7 pm to 9 pm and raffie tickets, with the first prize of a trip for two to
Germany (travel voucher valued at $4000) .
Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm. Shell supplied the barbeque as well as some f-\nrrbur~er-r- or ~td:::;
volunteers to help out during the event. A delicious dnnk
Oct 27: Visit the Park Court Hall for a harvest burger or hot dog, chips, and a drink could be had t
dinner from 12:30 pm to 2 pm. Everyone is for only five dollars. Bittner estimates there were Chtps
All proceeds 3o towards
invited to celebrate the end of another harvest over 100 people served throughout the day. our anrua.J furrlra1ser
Their big event, Oktoberfest, will be held this
season and join us for a great meal. quilt raffle. year on October 5. "It is our 18th year and we are
and 50/50 draw. Please call 780-727-4476 or celebrating it with a German theme," said Bittner. Mary-Anne Bittner and Mark from McMan were
780-727-2138 for more information. "We will be dressed in German attire and will be having fun at the annual barbeque fundraiser on
September 13 at Centennial Park.
serving German food. In previous years we have
had a sit-down roast beef dinner. This year we are photo Dawn Olsvik
offering a German charcuterie board."
See Cla55/fled Page for "There will also be a silent auction, a 50/50, and other good dancing music," said Bittner. Tickets
monthly meetlng5 and actlvitie5 we will be drawing the raffie prize live. There will are $40 each and available at the McMan office
also be a DJ playing German themed music and (780-712-7677).
Get your tickets for the Arts on Fire awards
by Shaylyn Thornton and involvement in the arts of Edson and area". September 6.
Last year's winner was Diana Inscho. From there, the nominations are compiled and
Arts on Fire returns to Edson on September 27 The Arts Champion Award "is open to arts or three judges "carefully consider their choices," said
as part of the Alberta Culture Days celebrations heritage supporters, donors, volunteers, sponsors, Inscho. The judges then work together to determine
that are held the weekend of September 27-29. educators, and innovators." Last year, the award who is most worthy of each award.
Arts on Fire has been an Edson favorite since went to Lara Felsing. The event also promises great food and great
2012, when a volunteer group made up of The Cultural Pillar Award "is open to entertainment, and "is a bit fancy", said Inscho.
passionate individuals recognized the benefit of individuals or organizations that have demonstrated "This year's musician is a young singer/songwriter
celebrating arts and culture in our diverse outstanding achievements and contributions to the from Drayton Valley named Krissy Feniak. She
community. community's cultural vitality in one of the will be writing a song specifically for Arts on Fire
"It is a way to recognize the people and following areas: performing arts, visual arts, to share with us."
organizations that contribute to the arts in our literary arts, or culture and heritage". Most recently, Arts on Fire is on September 27 at 7pm, and is
area," said Community Development Coordinator this award was given to Helen Payette. held at the Galloway Station Museum. Tickets are
Diana Inscho. The Young Artist in the Community Award free and can be picked up at the Museum during
Arts on Fire includes presenting four arts-based "celebrates an outstanding young artist in any regular business hours starting Monday, September
awards to members of our community. The four discipline and serves as a reminder that the 16.
categories are the Artist for the Arts Award, the potential and future of the arts will be realized by There are only 100 tickets available for Arts on
Arts Champion Award, the Cultural Pillar Award, our youth." The 2018 recipient was Ava Simmons. Fire, so people are encouraged to pick theirs up as
and the Young Artist in the Community Award. Those eligible for the 2019 awards have been soon as possible. A cash wine and beer bar will be
The Artist for the Arts Award "recognizes an nominated by their peers for any of the four available at the event.
individual artist who has shown significant support categories, and nominations had to be in by
