Fox Creek Minor Baseball Fox Creek Minor Baseball Association Is Dedicated to the Sport of Baseball for Ages 4-18 That Values Partic- Ipation and Learning the Game
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FoxCreekPROGRAM GUIDE Issue 002 /// 1 May- 30 June /// Special Your guide to fun programs and events in Fox Creek for May 1 - June 30, 2019 Kids 0-6 Years Kids and Teens Seniors There are lots of fun, educational pro- Summer Job Prep Class, Teen Drop-In Prize Bingo, Coffee & Conversation, grams in store for Kids Age 0-6. Come join Night, and a Beach Party at Chevron Seniors Week - there’s something for ev- us for some fun this Spring! (Page 6) Aquatic Centre is happening. (Page 7) eryone! (Page 8) Fox Creek Program Guide May-June 2019 - 1 SOMETHING FOX CREEK FOR EVERYONE GREENVIEW MULTIPLEX WWW.FOXCREEK.CA 780.622.2511 A world class recreation facility boasting Leisure and Lane Pools, Arena, Mini Stick Arena, Fieldhouse, Restaurants, and more! PEMBINA ARENA NHL regulation sized ice surface with 12 dressing rooms, bleacher seating for 400. We even have a Mini-Stick Arena for the kids! CHEVRON AQUATIC CENTRE Our Leisure pool features a Zero-water depth entry and features a Lazy River. We have a 25 metre ve lane lap pool , and also have a great Whirlpool, Steam Room and Sauna. HAVE YOU CHECKED IT OUT YET? Come on in, we’d love to show you around. And don’t forget our Fitness Centre, Fusion Cup Smoothie Bar, and Mama B’s Kitchen upstairs to get a delicious snack. The SHELL Community Resource Centre is also located on the second oor. FIELDHOUSE GET IN TOUCH The playing surface is as large as a basketball court. However, if that doesn’t suit your fancy, 103-2A Avenue, Fox Creek, Alberta we have multiple court markings from the Phone: 780.622.2511 standard volleyball, badminton, oor hockey to new games like Pickle Ball. Email: [email protected] f:#townooxcreek t:@townooxcreek Fox Creek Program Guide Welcome to Fox this is the place for you. Here, you grams for children and adults are Creeks’ NEW have the ability to get your fishing just a few of the things that can keep Program Guide hook wet 15 minutes after work by you busy seven nights a week. The for May-June visiting one of two lakes just 10 min- center of our community is the Fox 2019! We are a utes on either side of our community Creek Greenview Multiplex offering community of or you can hop on your quad or sled an arena, walking track, fitness center, opportunity, outside of your back door and head aquatics facility, two restaurants, rent- abound with good paying jobs, in- off on hours of trails. Fox Creek offers al space and our Community Resource vestment potential, family lifestyles the peace to just sit on your deck, Centre to meet all of your needs. I and unlimited year round outdoor not being distracted by the noise of a encourage you to take the time to experiences. If you are tired of sitting city but has the opportunities you are discover Fox Creek and all it has to in traffic, early morning or late night looking for. Year round recreational offer and I look forward to seeing you ice times and not seeing stars at night, activities and an abundance of pro- around Town. Jim Hailes (Mayor) Contents May - June 2019 /// Issue 002 Find Programs and Events 04 What’s New? - Upcoming events and 10 Chevron Aquatic Centre - Check more! out our swim schedule and events. 06 Kids 0-6 Years - Programs and 12 Shell Fieldhouse - There’s lots events for little kids. going on in the Fieldhouse. 07 Kids and Teens - Programs and 08 KIDS Spot - Fun activities section for events for bigger kids and teens. kids! 07 Families - What’s happening for families in Fox Creek. 07 Adults - Programs geared to Adult Learners. 08 Seniors - Senior’s Week and programs for seniors. Keep in touch www.foxcreek.ca Fox Creek is a citizen-focused vibrant and sustainable community, embraces diversified economic partnerships and prides itself on small-town @townoffoxcreek family values. We have it all…exciting job opportunities, pro-business climate with excellent economic opportunities, good neighbourhoods, excellent facebook.com/townoffoxcreek education and healthcare facilities, and plenty to do in your leisure time. Fox Creek Program Guide May-June 2019 - 3 WHAT’S NEW? Fox Creek Minor Baseball Fox Creek Minor Baseball Association is dedicated to the sport of baseball for Ages 4-18 that values partic- ipation and learning the game. The season runs from April - July each year. Fox Creek Minor Baseball is directed at Youth Co-Ed teams from ages 4-18. The program runs from April- July and is open to all youth, regardless of skill-set to learn about the fundamentals of baseball, teamwork, sportsmanship and FUN! Registration is $25 for Ages 4-7 for T-ball and $60 for Ages 8+. Glove and batting helmet required for all youth. Alberta Health card is required during sign up. Contact Deb to register 780-622-7186. Registration closing soon! We have exciting news this year! Stacy Hanlon has created a new league called the 43/16 that will have us playing games with other teams from High Prairie, Whitecourt, Mayerthorpe, Jasper, Hinton, Edson and Drayton Valley. This should be an awesome year with a few weekend trips for kids aged 8+! We are always looking for volunteer coaches! Fox Creek Nordic and Trail Club Provides approximately 8 km of beautifully groomed cross country skiing, walking, and biking trails for the community, and visitors, to explore. The trails feature handmade bench- es, a river view, gentle topography and natural Boreal landscape. A respite for outdoor recreation enthusiasts and casual strollers, alike. The world class bike park features technical areas for avid all-season bike riders. Visit us on the web at www.foxcreeknordicandtrail.com Download the TrailForks App, Trail Forks, and you can view our trail system right on your mobile device! Scan the QR Code to the left with your mobile device to see our Trails! “Come Hell or High Water” - Athabasca River Raft Race JOIN THE 48th ANNUAL ATHABASCA RIVER RAFT RACE FOX CREEK, AB SATURDAY, June 22th, 2019 “COME HELL OR HIGH WATER” What better way to earn bragging rights. Challenge your business competi- tors, employees or nearby municipal towns to see who builds the best raft and makes it to the finish line. REGISTRATION: 9 -10 am at Amoco Bridge Feeling Competitive? RACE START at 10:15am | FINISH 12:00-3:00pm at Chevron Bridge Food and Trophy presentation at the Finish Line. Contact: Tyler Budd 780-512-4808 / Crystal Budd 780-814-2889 Mike Ransom 780-622-8401 for details. 4 - Fox Creek Program Guide May-June 2019 Silver Birch Golf Club Adult Slo Pitch Adult Slo-Pitch Softball has 8 teams signed up and at the time of printing, waiting to hear from a 9th team. Course opening Tuesday May 6, 2019. Adult Slo-Pitch has a new board of directors for the 2019 season: Driving Range opened April 23, 2019 President: Stew MacAskill Vice-President: Andrew Tomlinson Visit us to experience 3241 Yards of Treasurer: Meranda Robinson pristine golf course right here in your Directors: Wyatt Adamson, Owen Smith, Dustin McIntyre, small town. With a fully serviced restau- Lane McIntyre rant and bar, Silver Birch can be home to all of your summer activities this year! Thanks to all new board members and also a thank you to Drew Milne and Ally Carmichael for their continued support to the Join us for one of our many tournaments new board. for fun nights, head out to the driving range and putting green for a little The Annual Slo-Pitch Tournament is scheduled for May 31, practice or head to the clubhouse for a June1, June 2, 2019. We hope to see everyone there! delicious meal. www.silverbirchgolf.com Highway Avenue Construction 2019 Tournament Dates The tender for the High- Chiefs 2 person Shootout – June 22-23, way Avenue construction 2019 has been awarded to Call Zach Weiten to register your team 780-686-8259 Knelson Sand and Gravel Ltd. who will be installing Oilmens – July 19-20, 2019 curbs and sidewalks along Call Len Pierrard to register your team with re-paving the road 780-622-7771 surface. Ladies 4-Ball Tournament – July 21, 2019 We look forward to this 4 Ball Tournament – September 14-15, work beginning in the next month. Further communi- 2019 cation on exact dates and details of the project will be Call Zach Weiten to register your team 780-686-8259 released to the public as soon as they are confirmed. Fox Creek Program Guide May-June 2019 - 5 WHAT´S Going ON? See what’s happening for May/June! From infants to Seniors, there is something going on for everyone. Lunch & Learn Kids 0-6 Years A monthly parent education WEE Play program offering lunch, child A drop-in program for families mind, and a variety of speakers with children ages 0-2. This on relevant topics pertaining to program focuses on connecting parenting and life. families together in an informal Thursday, May 23 Hot Topics setting, encouraging socializ- Thursday, June 20 ABC in the Parks Parenting can be hard and frus- ing, relationship building, and Join Family Literacy for a fun- trating sometimes. Join other 11.30 AM - 1.00 PM fostering skill development filled hour at different parks parents to share successes and CRC Playroom - Free with age appropriate activities in the community each week. and resources. challenges. Lots of games, singing, rhymes Mondays - 9.30 AM - 11.00 AM Thursday May 9 and much more with oth- CRC Playroom - Free 9.30 AM - 11.00 AM er parents and children.