Discover the 2011 Spring - Summer Calendar of Events Rollin Down the Rivers!
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Table of Contents Calendar of Events & Activities Page 3 Map of Region & Contact Info Page 8 Chamber of Commerce Events Page 11 Farmer s Markets Page 12 Golfing Golf Nights & Tournaments Page 12 What s On Weekends Page 13 What s On Weekdays Page 14 Recreation Sites Page 14 Mannville Riverview Golf Course GENERAL INSURANCE Automobile - Farm - Commercial - Home JOHN MASON AGENCIES LTD. Kitscoty, Alberta T0B 2P0 JOHN MASON, CAIB Ph. 780-846-2875 Mannville Riverview Golf Course is located 8 km Northeast of Mannville, off Hwy. 881. Fax 780-846-2082 Phone (780) 763-2252 to book your tee time. Page 3
2011 Community Event Contact Name & Number May TBA Kitscoty Jr./Sr. High School Youth Drama Kitscoty Jr/Sr. School 780-846-2121 May TBA Mannville It Can t Happen To Me M-M-I FCSS 780-763-3005 May TBA Vermilion WILLY WONKA presented by Vermilion Theatre Productions. Entertainment for all ages. Tickets available in early April. Cindy 780-853-0903 May TBA Vermilion Snake Hibernaculum Tour - Vermilion Area, Vermilion River Naturalist Society Greg Smith 780-853-4828 April 30/ Vermilion Vermilion Quilt Show, Vermilion Regional Centre, May 1 Page 4 2011 Spring - Summer Calendar of Events Hosted by the Vermilion Quilters Club Carol Wasylik 780-853-6626 May 1 Vermilion Vermilion Dance Recital, Alumni Theatre, Lakeland College Susan McIntyre 780-853-2472 May 5 Vermilion Women s Conference, Regional Centre May 7 Kitscoty 4-H Highway Cleanup Wanda Labuik 780-846-2622 May 7 Vermilion Year End Dance Recital 7:00 p.m., Alumni Theatre, Lakeland College Ryan Wilson, Dance Impressions by Ryan 780-853-6390 May 8 Kitscoty Kitscoty Dance Academy Recital Colleen Tabish 780-846-2533 May 8 Mannville Mother s Day Brunch Riverview Golf Course 780-763-2252 May 8 Marwayne Marwayne Dance Academy Recital, 2:00 p.m. Janine Hames 780-847-2641 May 8 Vermilion Year End Dance Recital 1:30 p.m., Alumni Theatre, Lakeland College Ryan Wilson, Dance Impressions by Ryan 780-853-6390 May 10 Lloydminster Holy Rosary High School Band Vic Juba 780-872-7400 May 13 Mannville Mannville School Spring Ceremony Mannville School 780-763-3615 May 13-14 Vermilion Songbird Identification Workshop and Spring Bird Count, Vermilion Provincial Park, Vermilion River Naturalist Society Chris Olsen 780-853-8590 May 14 Lloydminster What s On Weekends (WOW!). Call for details. Barr Colony Heritage Culture Centre 306-825-5655 May 14 Vermilion Vermilion Art Show, Vermilion Regional Centre, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sandra Miller 780-853-5649 May 14 Vermilion Lakeland Runaway, Begins at CN Station, Vermilion Provincial Park. More Details and On-line Registration at http://www.lakelandcollege.ca/recreation/fitforlife/runaway.aspx Curtis Gorkoff 780-853-8474 May 19 Kitscoty Jr./Sr. High School Track Meet Kitscoty Jr/Sr. School 780-846-2121
2011 Community Event Contact Name & Number May 21 Vermilion Vermilion Heritage Museum Opens Museum 780-853-6211 May 27 Marwayne Marwayne Jubilee School Grad, 7:00 p.m. Marwayne Jubilee School 780-847-3930 May 27 Vermilion Lakeland College, Vermilion Campus Convocation, Vermilion Regional Centre Lakeland College 780-853-8400 May 29 Marwayne Riverton Community Trail Ride Against Cancer Allan Brown 780-847-2670 May 29 Vermilion Lions Guide Dog Walkathon @ noon, Vermilion Provincial Park, CN Station Barry Clampitt 780-853-4515 May 31 Lloydminster LCHS Spring Band Concert Vic Juba 780-872-7400 June June TBA Vermilion Cecchetti Ballet Grades & Major Exams (Edmonton School of Ballet) Ryan Wilson, Dance Impressions by Ryan 780-853-6390 June 1 Lloydminster Bishop Lloyd Achievement Night Vic Juba 780-872-7400 June 3 Lloydminster Lakeland College Lloydminster Campus Convocation, Lloydminster, Vic Juba Community Theatre Lakeland College 780-871-5700 June 3-5 Dewberry WPCA Chuckwagon Races Eleanor Parr 780-847-2311 June 4 Kitscoty 4-H Appreciation Day Wanda Labuik 780-846-2622 June 4 Mannville Community Wide Garage Sale Village Office 780-763-3500 June 4-5 Kitscoty Minor Ball Tournament Daryl Piecharka 780-846-2158 June 4-6 Lloydminster Lloydminster 4-H Expo Lloydminster 4H 780-875-5415 June 6-12 Kitscoty Seniors Week Conference June 6-12 Shirley McRobert 780-853-5358 Lloydminster Elementary Band Concert Vic Juba 780-872-7400 June 6-12 Vermilion Senior Week - Theme: Vibrant Leaders in the Community Shirley McRobert 780-581-2414 June 7-13 Mannville Seniors Week M-M-I FCSS 780-763-3005 June 8 Kitscoty Seniors Day Event Shirley McRobert 780-853-5358 June 9 Kitscoty Jr./Sr. High School Band Concert Finale Kitscoty Jr./Sr. School 780-846-2121 June 9 Marwayne Marwayne Agricultural Society Fair, Supper, and Street Dance Elaine Kent 780-847-2451 June 9-12 Lloydminster Arts Without Borders Festival Arts Without Borders 306-825-5655 June 9-11 Marwayne Lea Park Pro Rodeo Village Office 780-847-3962 June 10-12 Vermilion Lakeland College Alumni Rose Ball & Homecoming Weekend, Vermilion Campus Darla Yonkman 780-853-8628 Page 5
2011 Community Event Contact Name & Number June 11 Lloydminster What s On Weekends (WOW!). Call for details. Barr Colony Heritage Cultural Centre 306-825-5655 June 14 Lloydminster ES Laird Band Concert Vic Juba 780-872-7400 June 17-18 Marwayne Marwayne Minor Ball Tournament Vince Nelson 780-847-2163 June 17-19 Mannville Mannville Charity Ball Tournament Village Office 780-763-3500 June 15 Vermilion Vermilion Chamber of Commerce Mixer June 18 Lloydminster Just Kruzin Car Show Just Kruzin Club 780-205-2313 June 19 Mannville Father s Day Pancake Breakfast Chamber 780-763-0070 June 24 Mannville Lord Mayor of London Memorial Tea Mannville Library 780-763-3611 June 30 Vermilion Vermilion Canada Day Celebrations (All day event - shopping, games, entertainment, fireworks) Shawn Bell 780-853-5358 July July TBA Vermilion Kiddie Oasis Playgroup Garage Sale & Open House Kim Zacharias 780-787-0556 July TBA Vermilion McNabb Sanctuary - Stewardship and Birding Hike, Vermilion River Naturalist Society Chris Olsen 780-853-8590 July 1 Lloydminster Lloydminster Canada Day Celebrations July 1 Page 6 Barr Colony Heritage Cultural Centre 306-825-5655 Lloydminster Canada Day Fireworks in Bud Miller All Seasons Park Lloydminster Leisure Centre 780-875-4497 July 1 Mannville Canada Day Festivities Chamber 780-763-0070 July 2-3 Marwayne Country & Gospel Jamboree @ Lea Park, Admission by donation. Concession on site. Pancake breakfast. Camping available. Ron Boothman 780-847-3556 July 9 July 11 July 13 Lloydminster What s On Weekends (WOW!). Call for details. Barr Colony Heritage Culture Centre 306-825-5655 Lloydminster Downtown Street Festival Streetscapes 780-875-9013 Lloydminster Colonial Days Parade Lloydminster Exhibition Association 306-825-5572 July 13-16 Lloydminster Colonial Days Lloydminster Exhibition Association 306-825-5572 July 18-22 Vermilion Soccer Camp hosted by Challenger British Soccer president@vermilionsoccer.net July 28-30 Vermilion 2011 Vermilion Ag Society Fair & Trade Fair - Honoring our Communities in Bloom Agricultural Society 780-853-4108 July 30 Vermilion Lion s Cash Raffle (Vermilion Agricultural Fair - After the Grandstand Show) Ben Buchowsky
2011 Community Event Contact Name & Number July 31 Vermilion Summer s End Dance Camp Registration Deadline (Camp Aug 22-26), Hosted by Dance Impressions by Ryan Ryan Wilson 780-853-6390 August Aug TBA Dewberry Dewberry Annual Agricultural Mini Fair Jean Bowman 780-847-3061 Aug 13 Lloydminster What s On Weekends (WOW!). Call for details. Barr Colony Heritage Cultural Centre 306-825-5655 Aug 13-14 Kitscoty Kitscoty Community Cabin 4 Kids Ball Tournament Nancy Miciak 780-846-2588 Aug. 17-21 Lloydminster Westridge GMC CPCA Chuckwagon Finals (Exhibition Grounds) Lloyd Exhibition Association 306-825-5574 Aug 18-21 Kitscoty Kitscoty Centennial Homecoming Celebration: youth bands, family street dance, pancake breakfast, parade, country fair, chicken supper, fireworks, gospel jamboree, events all weekend! Village of Kitscoty 780-846-2221 Aug 20 Mannville Ag Society Fair, Pancake Breakfast, Parade & Exhibit Show Ag Society /Chamber 780-763-3500 Aug 22-26 Vermilion Summer s End Dance Camp, Hosted by Dance Impressions by Ryan Ryan Wilson, Dance Impressions by Ryan 780-853-6390 Aug 25 Vermilion Dance Registration ** New Students** 4-7 p.m., Dance Impressions by Ryan Ryan Wilson, Dance Impressions by Ryan 780-853-6390 September Sept TBA Kitscoty Kitscoty Community Registration Night Deena Forrester 780-846-2248 Page 7
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2011 Community Event Contact Name & Number Sept TBA Kitscoty Kitscoty Jr/Sr High School Awards Night Kitscoty Jr/Sr School 780-846-2121 Sept 5 Vermilion Vermilion Heritage Museum Closes for Season Museum 780-853-6211 Sept 6 Vermilion Lakeland College Registration Day Lakeland College 780-853-8400 Sept 6 Lloydminster Lakeland College Registration Day Sept 10 Page 10 Lakeland College 780-871-5700 Lloydminster What s On Weekends (WOW!). Call for details. Barr Colony Heritage Cultural Centre 306-825-5655 Sept 11 Kitscoty Grandparents Day at Seniors Center Village of Kitscoty 780-846-2221 Sept 13 Vermilion Vermilion Pottery Guild Open House & Registration Vermilion Pottery Guild 780-853-1944 Sept 17-18 Mannville Alberta Arts Days Village Office 780-763-3500 Sept 22 Vermilion Vermilion Chamber of Commerce Giant Garage Sale BORDER CITY FARMERS MARKET INC. Servus Sports Centre 5202-12 Street, Lloydminster, AB THURSDAYS 2 PM - 6 PM SATURDAYS 1 PM - 5 PM (seasonal) Make It, Bake It, Grow It & Homebased BUSINESS All Vendors Welcome Debra 780-847-2424 dcd LLOYDMINSTER CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR INC. Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds NOVEMBER 18 10 AM - 9 PM NOVEMBER 19 10 AM - 6 PM NOVEMBER 20 10 AM - 4 PM 100% HOMEMADE CRAFTS FOOD COURT HOMEBASED BUSINESS & ANTIQUES Debra 780-847-2424 The Dewberry Valley Museum is home to some of the finest artifacts in Western Canada as well as a fine collection of antique machinery. The Museum is open weekdays 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:00. For more information contact the Village Office at 780-847-3053. Come and Take a Peek into the Past.
2011 Community Event Contact Name & Number Sept 30 - Lloydminster Culture Days Oct 2 Barr Colony Heritage Cultural Centre 306-825-5655 October Oct TBA Kitscoty Christmas Trade Show Oct TBA Lloydminster Fright Fest Barr Colony Heritage Cultural Centre 306-825-5655 Oct 1 Lloydminster PBR Bullriding PBR Canada 403-241-4530 Oct 1 Vermilion Singing Duo the Polyjesters (formally known as the Fiddlesticks ) Brothers Jason & Sheldon Valleau from Alberta combo of swing, jazz, folk & country, 8:00 p.m. @ the Alumni Theatre, Lakeland College Oct 8 Vermilion Allied Arts - Linda Webb-Jacobson 780-853-2540 Lloydminster What s On Weekends (WOW!). Call for details. Barr Colony Heritage Cultural Centre 306-825-5655 Oct 14 Kitscoty Fireman s Steak Fry Kevin Miciak 780-846-2685 Oct 15 Mannville Old Timers Roundup Supper and Dance Norma Ross 780-763-2353 Oct 15 Mannville Muscular Dystrophy Breakfast Jim Jackson 780-763-3015 Oct 15 Mannville E-waste round-up and paint recycling Village Office 780-763-3500 Oct 15 Vermilion GoeCaching Expedition - Vermilion Area, Vermilion River Naturalist Society Chris Olsen 780-853-8590 Oct 17-21 Vermilion Small Business Week Oct 28 Vermilion Lakeland College Open House, Vermilion Campus (tentative date) Lakeland College 780-853-8400 Oct 29 Vermilion Understanding the Grief Journey and Year of Firsts Walking Through Grief Society - Shirley 780-846-2576 or Lynda 780-853-1818 Oct 29 Lloydminster Lakeland College Open House, Lloydminster Campus (tentative date) Lakeland College 780-853-8400 2011 Chamber of Commerce Events 2011 Community Chamber of Commerce Event Contact Name & Number May 5 Vermilion Women s Conference, Regional Centre May 27 Vermilion Vermilion Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting & Golf Tournament, Vermilion Golf Course June 15 Vermilion Vermilion Chamber of Commerce Mixer Sept 22 Vermilion Vermilion Chamber of Commerce Giant Garage Sale Oct 17-21 Vermilion Small Business Week Page 11
2011 Community Farmer s Market Contact Name & Number May 5 - Lloydminster Border City Farmer s Market - Regular Markets Oct 27 Debra Pashniak 780-847-2424 May 5 Lloydminster Border City Farmer s Market - Mother s Day Market Debra Pashniak 780-847-2424 May 26-31 Lloydminster Border City Farmer s Market - Anniversary Market Debra Pashniak 780-847-2424 June 16 Lloydminster Border City Farmer s Market - Father s Day Market Debra Pashniak 780-847-2424 June 30 Lloydminster Border City Farmer s Market - Long Weekend Canada Day Market Debra Pashniak 780-847-2424 July 28 & Lloydminster Border City Farmer s Market - Long Weekend Market Sept 1 Debra Pashniak 780-847-2424 Oct 6 Lloydminster Border City Farmer s Market - Thanksgiving Market Debra Pashniak 780-847-2424 Oct 20 Lloydminster Border City Farmer s Market - Heritage Day Market Debra Pashniak 780-847-2424 May - Oct Vermilion Vermilion Downtown Farmers Market, Elks Hall from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. every Tuesday Linda Morton 780-853-4927 2011 Community Golf Event Contact Name & Number May 8 Mannville Mother s Day Brunch Riverview Golf Course 780-763-2252 May 27 Mannville Invitational Golf Get-Together Village Office 780-763-3500 May 29 Vermilion Mens Early Bird, (Date is tentative/subject to change. Tournaments will be cancelled 2 full days before tee-off if less than 20 entries) June 10 Vermilion Lion s Charity Golf Tournament, Starts @ noon, Vermilion Golf & Country Club Cliff Rolheiser 780-853-7240 June 19 Vermilion Father/Child June 25 Vermilion Ladies Open July 1 Vermilion Canada Day July 4 Vermilion Junior Open July 11 Vermilion Senior Open Aug 6 Vermilion Mens Open Aug 13 Vermilion Mr. & Mrs. Aug 28 Vermilion Club Championship Sept 10 Vermilion Ladies Cash Scramble Page 12 2011 Farmer s Markets 2011 Golf Events
2011 Community Golf Event Contact Name & Number Sept 17 Vermilion Mens Cash Scramble Oct 8 Vermilion He Man Tournament May - Sept Mannville Mens Night - Monday Evenings Riverview Golf Course 780-763-2252 May - Sept Mannville Ladies Night - Wednesday Evenings Riverview Golf Course 780-763-2252 2011 Community June 10-12 Vermilion 2011 What s On Weekends What s On Weekends - Recurring Weekend Events Contact Name & Number Lakeland College Alumni Rose Ball and Homecoming Weekend, Vermilion Campus Darla Yonkman 780-853-8628 July 28-30 Vermilion 2011 Vermilion Ag Society Fair & Trade Fair - Honoring our Communities in Bloom Agricultural Society 780-853-4108 Oct 15 Vermilion GoeCaching Expedition - Vermilion Area, Vermilion River Naturalist Society Chris Olsen 780-853-8590 Oct 29 Vermilion Understanding the Grief Journey and Year of Firsts Walking Through Grief Society - Shirley 780-846-2576 or Lynda 780-853-1818 Page 13
2011 Community What s On Weekends - Recurring Weekend Events Contact Name & Number Oct 29 Lloydminster Lakeland College Open House, Lloydminster Campus (tentative date) Lakeland College 780-853-8400 2011 Community What s On Weekdays - Recurring Weekday Events Contact Name & Number Thursday Mannville Red Wagon Play Group (w/parent Link joining first Thurs. of every month) Sept - June M-M-I FCSS 780-763-3005 Tuesday Mannville Library Store Time Sept - June Mannville Library 780-763-3611 First Friday Mannville Library Tea of Month Mannville Library 780-763-3611 Mon - Fri Vermilion Kiddie Oasis Playgroup @ Indoor Playground, Vermilion Regional Centre 10 a.m. -12 p.m. Kim Zacharias 780-787-0556 Thursdays Vermilion 7am Vermilion Regional Centre, Club Room, Rotary Breakfast Meeting Eugene Wasylik 780-853-2703 Page 14 2011 What s On Weekdays Rollin Down The Rivers! Recreation Sites CVR Lindsay A. Evans Park Day Use Area, 3.5 mi. west of Hwy 897 on Twp Rd 490 Open July 1 - Sept 1 Ellen Frank 780-846-2974 Kitscoty Kitscoty Golf Clubhouse 4935-48 Ave. Par 3, 4 Open May - Oct Cory Delisle 780-846-2950 Marwayne Jubilee Regional Park Located 10 mi. north of Marwayne on Hwy 897 Open May - Oct Campground Off. 780-847-2273 Lea Park Raven Golf Course Office - Located 10 mi. north of Marwayne on Hwy 897 Open May - Oct Club House 780-847-2651 Lloydminster Barr Colony Heritage Cultural Centre 44 Street & Hwy 16 Open May 20 - Aug 31 Mon 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Tues - Sat 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sun 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Open Oct 1 - May 19 Sun - Mon closed; Tues - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 306-825-5655 Lloydminster Bud Miller All Season Park 2901-59 Avenue Open All Seasons 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. 780-875-4497 Lloydminster Golf & Country Club 4706-54 Street, 18 holes Open May 1 - Oct 10 6 a.m. to dusk 306-825-5494 Lloydminster Leisure Centre 2902-59 Avenue Open All Seasons Mon - Fri 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Weekends 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. 780-875-4497 Servus Sports Centre 5202-12 Street Open All Seasons Mon - Fri 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Weekends & holidays 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 780-875-4529 Weaver Park Campground 4515-44 Street, Hwy 16 Open April 15 - Oct 15 306-825-3726 Vermilion Vermilion & District Stadium 5510 College Drive Open Sept - Mar Community Serv. 780-581-2402 Vermilion Vermilion & District Arena 5510 College Drive Open Sept - Mar Community Serv. 780-581-2402 Vermilion Curling Rink 5510 College Drive Open Sept - Mar Curling Rink 780-853-5638 Vermilion Aquatic Centre (Pool) 5707 College Drive Open Year Round Lakeland College 780-853-8402 Vermilion Pioneer Park (Ball Diamonds) 5402-44 St Open Apr - June Community Serv. 780-581-2402 Vermilion Provincial Park Ball Diamonds Vermilion Provincial Park Open Apr -June Community Serv. 780-581-2402 Vermilion Regional Centre 5702 College Drive Open Year Round Community Serv. 780-581-2402 Vermilion Soccer Fields Vermilion Provincial Park Open Apr - June Community Serv. 780-581-2402
Large Lots for Single Family Dwellings Small Town Living - Big City Amenities 5 minutes to Major Shopping Center Home of the Reapers Rugby Club Playground, Soccer Field, and Hockey Rink in 10 Acre Park Area LOTS NOW ON SALE www.vermilion-river.com 4912-50 Ave., Box 69 Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0 Ph. 780-846-2244 / 780-853-5492 Fax 780-846-2716 A Sustainable, Vibrant, and Diversified Community with Opportunities for All The doors of opportunity are open in Kitscoty A proud ACE Community with Heart BIGGEST LITTLE SPORTS CENTER Village of Kitscoty Box 128 Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0 Phone: (780) 846-2221 Fax: (780) 846-2213 E-Mail: kitscoty@ruralsurf.net Kitscoty offers outstanding recreational opportunities. There are two ball diamonds, an arena and curling rink as well as: Kitscoty Community Hall 780-872-9465 Banquet Hall seats 450 with separate conference room. Kitscoty Golf Course 780-846-2950 9 holes, cart & club rentals. Just off of Hwy. 16 Kitscoty Regional Park 780-846-2221 19 powered campsites with an RV dump station, shower building & horseshoe pits. Centennial Celebration - Aug. 19-21, 2011 A great place to work, play, LIVE! Page 15
WWW.VERMILIONRIVERREGION.CA 780-847-3053 Rollin Down the Rivers! 780-763-3500 780-853-5358 780-846-2221 800-825-6180 780-847-3962 Village of Paradise Valley Established 1929 800-661-6490 4 Paradise Valley, Alberta T0B 780-745-2287 780-846-2244 Information was correct at time of printing. Check with organization for details.