canadiary Edmonton

Diary of Events and Happenings in Edmonton, Alberta.


Edmonton Photographic Historical Society Regular Meeting

[title]Edmonton Photographic Historical Society Regular Meeting[desc]Edmonton Public Library, Highlands Branch 6710-118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 0P3 Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 7:30 – 9pm EDMONTON PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORICAL SOCIETY MISSION STATEMENT The EPHS is dedicated to the history of photography: the pioneers, the cameras and equipment and the place of photography in the world. 2023-2024 MEETING AGENDA (Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month) Each meeting begins with standard reports and old business, followed by a round table discussion of the meeting topic, with each member sharing a couple of interesting facts. Then there is a show and tell, showing our latest collectible finds, or sharing information on our other personal photographic interests. There are no meetings in July and August. MEETING TOPICS September 20, 2023 PHOTOFAIR ASSIGNMENTS AND SUMMER STORIES October 18, 2023 PHOTO FAIR REPORTS AND LATEST FINDS November 15, 2023 MY FAVOURITE PHOTOGRAPHER (LIVING OR DEAD) December 20, 2023 CHRISTMAS DINNER MEETING (LOCATION TBD) January 17, 2024 CAMERAS THAT USE 127 ROLL FILM February 21, 2024 SPY CAMERAS March 20, 2024 TWIN LENS REFLEX CAMERAS April 17, 2024 ONE TIME USE CAMERAS May 15, 2024 SLIDE PROJECTORS / VIEWERS June 19, 2024 PHOTO SHOOT OUTING (LOCATION TBD) July & August SUMMER BREAK – NO REGULAR MEETINGS MEETING LOCATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION Time: 7:30 – 9 p.m. Location: Highlands Library, 6710-118 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB Info: Brian / 780-436-3878 Email: edmphotosociety@gmail.com Website: www.edmphotosociety.com Instagram: www.instagram.com… PASSIONATE ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY City / Town : Edmonton Event Venue : Edmonton Public Library Neighbourhood : Highlands Short Description : The EPHS is dedicated to the history of photography: the pioneers, the cameras and equipment and the place of photography in the world. Event Category : Education Cost : FREE Where to purchase tickets : VISITORS WELCOME More info : www.edmphotosociety.com. Event Details. Location: Edmonton Public Library, Highlands Branch , Edmonton, AB

Mill Woods United Church Christmas Craft Market

[title]Mill Woods United Church Christmas Craft Market[desc]Mill Woods United Church, 15 Grand Meadow Crescent NW, Edmonton, AB T6L 1A3 Saturday, December 2, 2023, 10am – 4pm Please join us for our annual Christmas Craft Market. This market has been happening for over two decades now! There will be over 50 vendors on two floors. Bring a friend, enjoy lunch from our concession prepared by our Heavenly Hospitality group, and do some holiday season shopping. There will be an ATM available onsite and a children's activity. City / Town : Edmonton Event Venue : Mill Woods Neighbourhood : Greenview Short Description : Christmas Craft Market Event Category : Family / Children, Non-Profit Fundraiser, Seniors, Other Cost : Entry by donation Where to purchase tickets : cash at door Contact Phone : 780-463-2202 Contact Email : mwuc 1@telus.net More info : www.millwoodsunited.org…. Event Details. Location: Mill Woods United Church, , Edmonton, AB

Holiday Bazaar YEG

[title]Holiday Bazaar YEG[desc]Calder Community League 12721 120 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5E 5N4 Saturday, November 18, 2023, 11am – 4pm Come join us at the Calder Community League for a festive and fun-filled event! Our Holiday Bazaar is the perfect place to kick off the holiday season. Get ready to shop till you drop as we bring together a wide variety of vendors offering unique gifts crafts and delicious treats. Whether you're looking for that special something for a loved one or just want to treat yourself our bazaar has something for everyone. From handmade jewelry and artwork to homemade jams and baked goods you're sure to find the perfect gift or holiday decor. But the fun doesn't stop there! We'll also have a visit from Da Grinch and the Elf on the Shelf . So bring the kids and make it a day to remember. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to support local businesses and get into the holiday spirit. Calder Community League for the Holiday Bazaar Fort Sask. It's going to be a day full of joy laughter and holiday cheer. See you there! City / Town : Edmonton Event Venue : Other Neighbourhood : Calder Short Description : Vendors, Door prizes, Free Entry Event Category : Family / Children, Seniors, Other Cost : VC Vendor Events Where to purchase tickets : FREE Contact Name : Vanda Contact Phone : 587-987-3943 Contact Email : vandacostaevents@gmail.com More info : www.vcvendorevents.com. Event Details. Location: Calder Community League , Edmonton, AB

Malla MRKT

[title]Malla MRKT[desc]Kingsway Mall (Upstairs next to Hudson's Bay) 1 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 3A6 Saturday, November 4 – Sunday, November 5, 2023 Malla MRKT is a Pop Up Market for small business' and brands to sell their products in a fun and pink environment! 35+ small businesses to shop. We have on site small tattoos, piercings and permanent bracelets. Don't forget to check out our pink cafe! City / Town : Edmonton Event Venue : Other Short Description : Market Pop-Up Event Category : Exhibits, Trade Shows, Other Cost : Free More info : westandmelo.com…. Event Details. Location: Kingsway Mall Upstairs next to Hudson s Bay , Edmonton, AB

7th Annual Edmonton-Mill Woods Resource Fair

[title]7th Annual Edmonton-Mill Woods Resource Fair[desc]Mill Woods Town Centre 2331 66 St NW Edmonton, AB T6K 4B5 Saturday, November 4, 2023, 11am – 2pm Come and join us for MLA Christina Gray's 7th Annual Mill Woods Resource Fair! This free event, happening from 11am until 2pm on Saturday Nov 4th at the Mill Woods Town Centre, is your chance to connect with many of the organizations providing resources to the people of Mill Woods! Learn more about what's going on in our community and how you can access important resources. Our guests include groups focused on: Education Employment Services Social Services Healthcare Housing Community Services City / Town : Edmonton Event Venue : Mill Woods Neighbourhood : Mill Woods Town Centre Short Description : Join us for MLA Christina Gray's 7th Annual Resource Fair and learn about what's going on in our community and how you can access important resources. Event Category : Education, Exhibits, Non-Profit Fundraiser, Public Consultation, Seniors, Trade Shows, Other Cost : Free Where to purchase tickets : N/A Tickets Phone : 780-414-1000 Additional Information : Come and join us for MLA Christina Gray's 7th Annual Mill Woods Resource Fair!, This free event, happening from 11am until 2pm on Saturday Nov 4th at the Mill Woods Town Centre, is your chance to connect with many of the organizations providing resources to the people of Mill Woods!, Learn more about what's going on in our community and how you can access important resources. Our guests include groups focused on:, Education, Employment Services, Social Services, Healthcare, Housing, Community Services More info : www.facebook.com…. Event Details. Location: Mill Woods Town Centre , Edmonton, AB

Upper Deck Athlete Signing Event with Danny Hodgson at 2023 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic

[title]Upper Deck Athlete Signing Event with Danny Hodgson at 2023 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic[desc]West Jet NHL Fan Park at Edmonton ICE District Fan Park 10128 104 Avenue NW (Immediately east of Rogers Place between 102 Street and 101 Street) Edmonton, AB T5J 4Y8 Saturday, October 28, 2023, 3 – 4pm City / Town : Edmonton Event Venue : Other Short Description : Upper Deck will be hosting an exclusive athlete signing event with former NHL star and First Peoples' player, Danny Hodgson. Event Category : Sports Additional Information : Danny Hodgson is a former hockey player of Cree heritage who played 100+ NHL games for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks. He will be available for autograph signings and media interviews on Saturday, Oct. 28, and will be attending the 2023 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic on Sunday, Oct. 29. The West Jet NHL Fan Park will also feature trading card activations from Upper Deck including Personalized Trading Card Stations and promotions of its free 2023 NHL Heritage Classic trading card set, exclusively available on Upper Deck e-Pack. More info : www.upperdeck.com. Event Details. Location: WestJet NHL Fan Park at Edmonton ICE District Fan Park , Edmonton, AB

Islamic Heritage Month Exhibition

[title]Islamic Heritage Month Exhibition[desc]Edmonton Public Library - Capilano Meeting Room 9915 67 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6A 0H2 Friday, October 27, 2023, 2:45 – 4:30pm You are cordially invited to Islamic heritage month Exhibition. Event is to share knowledge reflect and learn about Islam, some of the contributions etc. Refreshment is included City / Town : Edmonton Event Venue : Edmonton Public Library Neighbourhood : Capilano Short Description : Exhibition celebrating Islamic Heritage Month Event Category : Exhibits Cost : Free Where to purchase tickets : N/A Contact Email : Amwaedmonton@hotmail.com. Event Details. Location: Edmonton Public Library Capilano , Edmonton, AB

The Hooves Belonged to the Deer

[title]The Hooves Belonged to the Deer[desc]Fringe Theatre Arts Barns 10330 84 Ave NW Edmonton, AB T6E 2G9 Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 7:30 – 9:45pm "The Hooves Belonged to the Deer" began as an audio drama commissioned by the Alberta Queer Calendar Project and went on to have a critically acclaimed world premiere in Toronto. And now, it's returned home to Edmonton! "The Hooves Belonged to the Deer, a smart and sensual new play by Makram Ayache...is the most excitingly theatrical piece of new writing to premiere in Toronto so far this season" - Kelly J. Nestruck, The Globe and Mail, Critics' Pick. When Izzy's family move to a small rural town, the young queer Muslim boy becomes the salvation pet project to the local Pastor Isaac. In his attempt to reconcile his sexuality and faith, Izzy invents an imagined Garden of Eden, where Adam and Hawa's (Eve in Arabic) relationship is turned upside down by the arrival of Steve, a beautiful, blue eyed, white skinned northerner. "Epic in its deliverance and its panorama, I experienced the same sort of sharp emotional jabs as when, for the first time, I saw "Angels in America" and "The Inheritance." Ross, Time Square Chronicles City / Town : Edmonton Event Venue : Other Neighbourhood : Strathcona Short Description : Play by Makram Ayache, produced by In Arms Theatre Collective Event Category : Concerts / Performances, Theatre Cost : $18-$25 Where to purchase tickets : tickets.fringetheatre.ca… Contact Phone : 780-448-9000 Contact Email : hello@fringetheatre.ca Additional Information : Wheelchair/mobility accessible facility, Reserved seating for visitors with accessibility needs, Hearing telecoils, Smoke / Fog used More info : www.makramayache.com…. Event Details. Location: Fringe Theatre Arts Barns , Edmonton, AB

Artist Business Centre Silent Auction

[title]Artist Business Centre Silent Auction[desc]ONLINE Ongoing through Monday, October 23, 2023 The Artist Business Centre is dedicated to bringing entrepreneurial supports to the Arts, Business, and Culture industries while sourcing ways to build economic recognition and bridging the gaps between sectors. We are dedicated to creating viable networks, useful educational and resource tools, seeking broader connections, providing workshops, and sourcing new opportunities and outlets for artists, entertainers, and industry professionals. This auction will support both our organization and artists, as artists will receive 50% of the final bid for their piece. Thank you for your support! City / Town : Edmonton Event Venue : Online Short Description : A new nonprofit to support artists and entertainers is hosting an online silent/art auction. Event Category : Non-Profit Fundraiser Contact Name : Artist Business Centre Contact Email : info@artistbusinesscentre.ca More info : web.bidbeacon.com…. Event Details. Location: ONLINE , Edmonton, AB