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:#towno oxcreek t:@towno oxcreek 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. We Thursday June 13 will be indoors if there is poor weather. 9.30 AM - 11.00 AM Small Worlds Tuesdays, June 4-25 CRC Playroom - Free Explore exciting small worlds 2.00 PM - 3.00 PM during this fun, play-based Various Parks or CRC sensory program! Play with dinosaurs in the mud, or Triple P Selected Seminars Playroom - Free Triple P’s positive parenting penguins in the snow. Worms & Dirt Register at CRC by May 24 approach shares strategies that Children will learn the science Tuesdays, May 7-28 encourage our children’s de- behind their gardens. We will velopment and manage their 1.00 PM - 2.00 PM discuss and observe how plants Family Time at the Field behaviour in constructive and CRC Playroom - Free grow, the role insects play in House non-hurtful ways. the gardens, and some fun little Join Parent Link staff for some Tues May 14 - The Power of extra’s throughout the class! drop in fun for the whole family in the Shell Field House. Fam- Hurray Let’s Play Positive Parenting A FREE drop-in program for ilies with children of all ages 9.30 AM - 11.30 AM Tuesdays June 4-25 families with children ages 0-6. are welcome to come play, run, This program focuses on fos- Tuesday, May 21: Raising 12.30 PM - 1.30 PM and jump with us! Please note tering skill development with Resilient Children CRC Playroom - Free that this is a family program, all various crafts and activities 9.30 AM - 11.30 AM children must attend with an through child-lead free play. adult. Thursdays May 9, 16, 30, Tuesday, May 28: Raising Dates TBA June 13 Competent, Confident 10.00 AM - 12.00 PM 1.00 AM - 2.30 PM Children Shell Fieldhouse - Free CRC Playroom - Free 9.30 AM - 11.30 AM CRC Playroom - Free
Some of our generous funders and sponsors who help make many of these programs possible:
6 - Fox Creek Program Guide May-June 2019 WHAT´S Going ON? Check out what’s going on for kids, seniors, families and more!
Interagency Meetings Kids and Teens Families Adults Interagency meetings are a collaboration of human service Summer Job Preparation Community Supper Drumming Up Resilience: agencies within the communi- Class (Grades 7-12) The “Dinner by Donation” Stress Relief for Everyday ty, promoting the free exchange Learn important skills to help program assists community Life of information through partic- you find the perfect summer organizations with their fund- When living life in today’s busy ipation among members with job! Skills include resume raising efforts. FCSS helps world, resilience is key. Join common goals. building, interview skills, and offset the cost of ingredients. Grace Hussey of Saving Grace May 16 - 11.30 AM - 12.30 AM time management skills. Community groups host, pre- Rhythms for an interactive, Fox Creek Greenview May 15 - 4.00 PM - 7.00 PM pare, and serve the meal. All experiential learning to build donations received go back to your resilience and gain skills Multiplex Fox Creek Greenview the host group. and stress relief. Multiplex - Free May 8 - 6.00 PM - 8.00 PM MAY 4 - TBA Learners Class 7 As a group we will go through Fox Creek Community Hall CRC Playroom - $25 Teen Drop-in Night the Alberta Drivers Guide Class Register at CRC Look for more details to come 7 Manual. There will be practice Tulip Tea (Grades 7-12) tests and group activities. Celebrate the women in your June 19, 20 and 21 May 23 - 7.00 PM - 9.00 PM life with some afternoon tea 9.00 AM - 11.00 AM and cheesecake. Everyone is welcome! CRC Office - $20 May 11 - 2.00 PM - 4.00 PM Register by June 14 Cost: $5 Fox Creek Community Hall Purchase a Cheesecake punch Eek! A Mouse card at CRC by May 8. If the sight of a computer makes you think “Eeeek” then Beach Party! this class is for you. Learn the Featuring a whirlpool bubble parts of a computer, set up a gmail account, setting up a bath, volleyball, prizes, limbo Fox Creek Census 2019 and so much more! BYOF Event printer, internet searches, in- We will be conducting a ternet safety, downloading and (Bring your own floaty) municipal census this June in working with files plus more. June 1 - 1.00 PM - 7.00 PM order to increase our potential Mondays, May 6-June 3 Chevron Aquatic Centre - Free for grants and to accurately re- 6.00 PM - 7.00 PM flect the amount of people in with membership or $8.00 Date with Dad CRC Office - Free our community. Grand Prize Drop-In Dads and kids please join us for a offered for participants! Stay tower building competition to Register by May 1 tuned for more info. celebrate Father’s Day. See who can build the tallest tower! JUNE 3-21, 2019 Supplies will be provided. Town of Fox Creek June 13 - 6.30 PM - 8.30 PM foxcreek.ca/government/gen- TBA - Free eral/municipal-census Register by June 11 at CRC
Fox Creek Program Guide May-June 2019 - 7 WHAT´S Going ON?
Seniors Seniors ALL Seniors Seniors Potluck Come on join other Seniors ev- Week ery second month for food, sto- Week ries and fun. The CRC provides Long the main dish and we ask that June 3 - 7, 2019 everyone bring a dish to share. June 20 - 6.00 PM - 8.00 PM Please call the CRC Monday June 3 (780) 622-3758 to sign-up and let us know what you are Pancake Breakfast: Fox Creek Community Hall 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM bringing.
Swim: Fox Creek Greenview Multiplex 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Seniors 55+ Calendars Keep up with what is Tuesday June 4 happening around town for 55+. Pickle Ball Tourney: Fox Creek Greenview Seniors 55+ Programming Cal- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Multiplex endars get sent out Bi-monthly, if you have not received a calen- Tech Talk and Crafting: Fox Creek Greenview Multiplex 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM dar mailed to you this year and want to, please call the CRC Wednesday June 5 Golf Tournament: Silver Birch Golf Club 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Senior Luncheon: Golden Circle Drop-in Centre 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Thursday June 6
Community BBQ & Entertainment: Fox Creek Community Hall 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday June 7 Prize Bingo & Snacks: Golden Circle Drop-In Centre 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Monthly Prize Bingo Prize Bingo is a great way to get out and spend time with All events FREE for Seniors! friends. The Seniors Month- ly Prize Bingo happens the Please Pre-Register! Call the CRC at SECOND Tuesday of every month except July and Au- 780.622.3758 to Register gust. Come play, win some or for More Info. great prizes and munch on popcorn!! Tuesday May 14 7.00 PM - 9.00 PM TOWN OF Gold Circle Drop-In Centre
8 - Fox Creek Program Guide May-June 2019 WHAT´S Going ON? Check out what’s going on for kids, seniors, families and more!
Seniors Coffee & Conversation
Check out current programs info for seniors. Give input on what you would like the CRC to offer in the future, visit with friends & neighbors. Everyone Age 55+ are welcome. Coffee and snacks will be served.
Mama B’s Kitchen (2nd floor of Multiplex) May 7 - 2.00 PM - 4.00 PM
MAY 21-24, 2019 5 Items Max Please!
BULKY ITEM PICKUPPICK UPWEEK
The Fox Creek Food Bank Society is an important part of our community. Our focus is assisting individuals going through a difficult time, while helping them move forward. 780.622.3896 We are presently looking for board members and volunteers who Acceptable Items may be interested in helping us with our mission. Please group items together and mark with an “X” for pick-up
Fox Creek Program Guide May-June 2019 - 9 Fox Creek Greenview Multiplex CHEVRON AQUATIC CENTRE
Chevron Aquatic Center Schedule April 1, 2019—June 30, 2019 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Early Morning Early Morning Early Morning Early Morning Lane Swim Lane Swim Lane Swim Lane Swim
6:00 am—8:00 am 6:00 am—8:00 am 6:00 am—8:00 am 6:00 am—8:00 am
Senior’s Swim Senior’s Swim Family / Lane Family / Lane 10:00 am—12:00 pm 10:00 am—12:00 pm Swim Swim Senior Aquasize 10:00 am—12:00 pm 10:00 am—12:00 pm Parent and Tot Lessons 10:00 am—11:00 am 11:30 am—12:00 pm
Family / Lane Family / Lane Family / Lane Family / Lane Family / Lane Rental Space Rental Space Swim Swim Swim Swim Swim 12:00 pm—1:00 pm 12:00 pm—1:00 pm 12:00 pm—3:00 pm 12:00 pm—3:00 pm 12:00 pm—3:00 pm 12:00 pm—3:00 pm 12:00 pm—3:00 pm Public Swim Public Swim 1:00 pm—8:00 pm 1:00 pm—8:00 pm
Swimming Public Swim Swimming Public Swim Public Swim Lessons 4:00 pm—7:00 pm Lessons 4:00 pm—7:00 pm 4:00 pm—8:00 pm
4:00 pm—6:00 pm 4:00 pm—6:00 pm
Public Swim Public Swim 6:00 pm—8:00 pm 6:00 pm—8:00 pm Aquasize Aquasize 7:00 pm—8:00 pm 7:00 pm—8:00 pm Adult / Lane Adult / Lane Adult / Lane Adult / Lane Swim Swim Swim Swim 8:00 pm—9:00 pm 8:00 pm—9:00 pm 8:00 pm—9:00 pm 8:00 pm—9:00 pm * All children under 7 years of age must be within arm’s reach of a caregiver 12+ at all �mes in the water * Child mind available during aquasize for children 2+ years * Lane swim available upon request during Public Swim Chevron Aquatic Centre presents BEACH PARTY! June 1st, 1-7pm Featuring a whirlpool bubble bath, volleyball, prizes, limbo and so much more!
BYOF EVENT (bring your own floaty) Free with membership, or $8.00 drop- in
10 - Fox Creek Program Guide May-June 2019 Chevron Aquatic Centre boasts a Leisure Pool, Lazy River, Whirlpool, Sauna, Steam Room and 5 Lane Lap Pool.
Fox Creek Community Church and Shell will be sponsoring a FREE SWIM!
May 24th from 4-7pm This event will be a Public Swim. Everyone Welcome!
FREE for Everyone. Children under 7 MUST be within arms reach of a caregiver Age 12+ at all times in the water.
Fox Creek Program Guide May-June 2019 - 11 Fox Creek Greenview Multiplex SHELL FIELDHOUSE
Shell Fieldhouse Schedule April 1, 2019—June 30, 2019
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Childmind Seniors Childmind Seniors Open Gym Badminton Open Gym 10:00 am—1:00 pm 10:00 am—12:00 pm 10:00 am—1:00 pm 10:00 am—12:00 pm 10:00 am—1:00 pm 10:00 am—12:00 pm 10:00 am—12:00 pm *available for children *available for children aged 2+ aged 2+
Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Rental Space 12:00 pm—6:00 pm 12:00 pm—6:00 pm 12:00 pm—2:00 pm 12:00 pm—2:00 pm Open Gym Open Gym Floor Curling 1:00 pm—2:00 pm 1:00 pm—2:00 pm 1:00 pm—3:00 pm Pickleball Pickleball Rental Space Open Gym 2:00 pm—4:00 pm 2:00 pm—4:00 pm 2:00 pm—4:00 pm 2:00 pm—5:00 pm Open Gym 3:00 pm—6:00 pm Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym 4:00 pm—6:00 pm 4:00 pm—6:00 pm 4:00 pm—9:00 pm Basketball 5:00 pm—9:00 pm Badminton Minor Ball Drop in Badminton 1/2 Court Basketball Pickleball 6:00 pm—9:00 pm 6:00 pm—9:00 pm 6:00 pm—9:00 pm 6:00 pm—9:00 pm 6:00 pm—9:00 pm Childmind *must be registered to Childmind 1/2 Court Pickleball Pickleball 7:00 pm—9:00 pm a�end 7:00 pm—9:00 pm 6:00 pm—9:00 pm 7:00 pm—9:00 pm *available for children *available for children aged 2+ aged 2+
* All programs are drop in unless otherwise noted. * All children under the age of 7 must be with a supervisor
PickleBall at Shell Fieldhouse
Monday/Wednesday, 2-4 PM Friday 6-9 PM/Saturday 7-9 PM
Come out and play Pickleball at Shell Fieldhouse four times per week.
Free with membership, or $8.00 drop-in.
12 - Fox Creek Program Guide May-June 2019 Fitness Centre Programs
SUMMER SHRED BOOTCAMP Tuesdays & Thursdays May 7-June 13, 2019 from 6-6.45 PM
Get ready for Summer with our new Summer Shred Boot- camp! Let us help you get ready for beach season with the help of a certified trainer and weekly accountability!
Childmind available! Pre-registration is required. Cost is $35.00
VOLLEYBALL
Adult Volleyball will be coming to the Shell Fieldhouse this Spring!
Tuesdays May 7 - June 13, 2019 from 7-9 PM Free with Membership or $8.00 Drop-In Fee
SATTVA YOGA Mondays & Wednesdays 7-8 PM
Interested in trying Yoga? Sattva yoga is ideal for beginner and experienced Yogis! Every Monday and Wednesday from 7-8pm in the Flex Room!
Mats and blocks provided Free for passholders, or $8.00 drop-in No class May 20th Childmind available! Pre-registration is required. Cost is $35.00
Fox Creek Program Guide May-June 2019 - 13 KIDS SPOT Art Activities are FUN!
14 - Fox Creek Program Guide May-June 2019 How many differences can you spot? Spring Safety Check-Up • Do a helmet check • Protect skin from the Sun • Check outdoor toys • Stay hydrated • Seek the shade
Help the Ladybug reach his friends!
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It’s all happening in Fox Creek.
Town of Fox Creek Community Resource Centre Fox Creek Greenview Multiplex 102 Kaybob Drive, Box 149 2nd Floor, 103 2A Avenue 103 2A Avenue Fox Creek, Alberta T0H 1P0 Fox Creek, Alberta T0H 1P0 Fox Creek, Alberta T0H 1P0 Phone: 780-622-3896 Phone: 780-622-3758 Phone: 780-622-2511 Fax: 780-622-4247 Fax: 780-622-3738 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] @foxcreekgreenviewmultiplex www.foxcreek.ca @foxcreekcrc