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News Bulletin September 2009 www.calgarymulti.com

Diversity Calendar CMC Events Event of the Month September Alberta Arts Days 7 Labour Day ( Canada, US) Annual General Meeting September 18-20 Brazil Independence Day Sept. 8, 6:00 pm is the three exciting days to 8 International Literacy Day UN showcase Alberta artists of all 15 Independence Day - Costa Welcome to our new office: th types, and to encourage Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, 909, 825-8 Ave SW Albertans to discover, Honduras, Nicaragua experience and celebrate the 16 Mexico - Independence Day Cultural Intersection arts. As Alberta Arts Days 18 Chili - Independence Day Volunteer Appreciation Night continues to develop, it will 20 Aloha Week, Hawaii We invite you to celebrate the great continue to promote the 21 Armenia Independence Day success of our first exhibition Cultural importance of arts and culture 22 Bulgaria Independence Day Intersection. We couldn’t do this without all as part of a prosperous, 24 Heritage Day South Africa of our volunteers, partners and friends. healthy and vibrant Alberta. 28 Thailand Independence Day September 17, Thursday, 6 - 9pm See all listed events in Dining Room at Kerby Centre, Calgary and post yours. 1133-7th Ave SW, Calgary Please RSVP by Sept.14 at 403-237-5850 or [email protected]

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Workshops and Programs ESL for professionals new to Canada – starting September Contact: Globul Innovative Campus Adult Swedish Lessons- Sept. 24 Contact: Scandinavian Centre, 403.284.2610 Finish Language Classes Contact: Scandinavian Centre, 403.255.7749 Dalai Lama Program Series Five Point peace Plan- Sept. 9, 7:00-8:00 pm at Forest Lawn Library Kundun Film Presentation- Sept.19, 1:00-4:00pm, Dutton Theatre, Central Library. Contact: Calgary Public Library, Leslie Adams: 403.221.2094, E-mail: [email protected] Japanese Drumming (TAIKO) Workshop – Sept.11-Oct.3, Fri. Contact: [email protected] and Calgary Japanese Community Association Free Intermediate English Class – Sept.15 – Oct.20, Tues. & Wed. Contact: Global Village Calgary, 515-1st Street SE, 403.543.7300 Story Book Theatre: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie – Sept. 25- Oct.18 Contact: 403.216.0808 Calgary Immigrant Women Association is offering following programs for September: . Senior Immigrant Women Take Arts and Crafts on the Road – Thurs.1:30-4 pm . Art and Craft Market – Wed 1-4 pm & Thurs. 10-12:30 . Individual Employment Counseling – Mon-Fri. 9-4:30 pm . Resume Clinics – one-on-one session – Tues. 9-12 noon . Mock Interview and Resume Review for Engineer – By appointment only . Computer Training for Beginners – Sept. 14,21, 28 . Networking Breakfast meeting – Sept.15, 7:30 am, McDougall Centre Must pre-registered and attend an orientation session on Sept. 8. Contact: CIWA, #200, 138-4th Ave SE, 403.263.4414 Columbia Learning Society is offering free Computer and Language workshops, three to four hours in length: . Introduction to Computers – Sept.12 . Introduction to the Internet and Email – Sept.19 . Microsoft Outlook – Sept.26 Pronunciation and Accent Reduction – 5 parts, starting Sept. 12 The New Family Place programs for this month: . Food Hamper- Wed. 2:30-4:00 pm . Mother Goose - Tues. 10:30-12 . Fathering Initiative – Fri. 3:00-4:30 pm . Collective Kitchen – Sat. 12-4 pm Contact: 403.266.6686 or [email protected], 1410-1 St. SW Alliance to End Violence Open House – Sept. 11 Guests are welcome to the office at Hillhurst Building, 306, 301-14th St. NW, from 2-5 pm to learn about the current initiatives and programs. Also join the Multi-Faith Walk to End Family Violence on Sept. 27, at Eau Clair Market, 1-3 pm. Contact: Barb Hill, 403.283.3013 ext.219 or Email: [email protected]

Art and Concerts Galleria- Daniel Evans- Sept. 1 – Oct. 31 Drawing from the field of psychology, anthropology, mythology and literature, Daniel Evans’ art explores the ways in which archetypal stories perpetuate through time, adapting and changing to suit media and models of communication. Location: 205 8th Ave SE Milestones Project Photo Exhibit – Sept. 1- Oct. 31 The photos of the Steckels collection promote cultural tolerance and celebrate childhood around the world. The opening is on Sept. 3, 5:30 pm. Location: Gallery 213 in Art Central- #213, 100-7th Ave. SW Contact: Gena Rostein, 403.860.7572, E-mail: [email protected] Buddha Collection - Sept. 4-6 Buddhist masters are touring the world and will be displayed in Calgary at Marlborough Community Centre, The opening is at 7:00 pm. Location: 636 Marlborough Way, NE. Contact: 403.685.9846 “Untitled” Photo Exhibition – Sept. 5 – Oct. 30 The images in “Untitled” explore people and place. Documentary, portraiture and travel photographer; Claudia is a native of Argentina whose interest I n culture, immersion and interaction, are all recurring themes in her photographs. Location: Convergence Cafe 100, 1011-1st Street SW Contact: Claudia Katz, 403.604.0887, Email: [email protected] University of Calgary 3rd Annual Art Show – Sept. 30 The annual exhibition showcases the Visual Design Program's talented instructor's and student's art. The art is on display in a variety of mediums including acrylic, oil, watercolour, charcoal, pencil, photography, textiles and sculpture. Entrance to the exhibition is free and is open from 1:00pm to 4:30pm Location: University of Calgary, University Theatre, Mezzanine Gallery Contact: Joyce Reid, Email: [email protected] Bach's Brandenburg #5 – Sept.17, 7:30 pm The Concert of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra is featuring two of Bach's greatest hits: The 5th Brandenburg Concerto and the sublime "Air on the G String” from the 3rd Orchestral Suite. Location: Jack Singer Concert Hall Contact: 403.571.0849 http://www.cpo-live.com/main/ Art Show and Sale – Sept. 19, 20-26, 27 Location: Home Gallery, 142 Evansmeade common NW Contact: 403. 730.4440, E-mail: [email protected] An Evening of Amadeus with Angela Hewitt – Sept. 25-26, 8:00 pm Music Director Roberto Minczuk kicks off the Classics with the best of the best as world-renowned pianist Angela Hewitt plays in this magnificent all-Mozart program filled with grace, elegance and hauntingly beautiful melodies. Location: Jack Singer Concert Hall Contact: 403.571.0849 http://www.cpo-live.com/main/

Festivals and Celebrations 17 th Annual BBQ on the Bow – Sept. 5-6 Eau Clair Market Union Labour Day Barbeque – Sept. 7 Organized by Calgary & District Labour Council at Calgary Olympic Plaza, 228-8 Ave SE, 11:00-2:00 pm. Artcity Festival 2009 – Sept. 11th-20th Around town Celebrate Ethiopian New Year – Sept. 12 Glamorgan Community Centre, 4207-41 Ave SW. For tickets, contact 403.387.0456 Celebrate Mexico Independence Day – Sept. 12 Danish Canadian Club, 727-11th Ave SW. For tickets, contact 403.242.0774 or 403.541.9148 Chinese Cultural center, 197-1 St. SW H1: Haultain and First Urban Festival – Sept.13 Haultain Park (225 - 13 Ave. SW) and First Street SW (between 12 and 15 Avenues) Calgary International Film Festival – Sept.24-Oct.4 Various Theatres International Food Fair (A Taste Of The World Supper) – Sept.27 Victory Village (10623 West Valley Rd. SW) The Calgary International Improv Festival – Sept. 30- Oct. 3 EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts Friends of the Foundation Annual Celebration- Oct.14 The Calgary Foundation will present “Celebrating Social Enterprise” in the Calgary and area community. Social enterprise refers to business ventures operated by non-profits, whether they are societies, charities, or cooperatives. These businesses sell goods or provide services in the market for the purpose of creating a blended return on investment, both financial and social. Their profits are returned to the business or to a social purpose, rather than maximizing profits to shareholders. The celebration will be held at BMO Centre, Palomino Room, Stampede Park, 4:30-7:30 pm.

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