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JUNE 2011 HappyHappy FAFFAATHER’THERTHER’’SS DADDAAY!Y! CelebrateCelebrate SeniorSeniors’Seniorss’’ WWeekeek THE HAMPTONS SUBURBAN JOURNAL JUNE 2011 3 Our Schools The Hamptons playing the piano, etc. It is thrilling for all the students to share their skills with their peers. Hamptons Homeowners Association We had a successful Open House 403-208-0205 We are now in our final month of to encourage more families to take www.calgaryhamptons.com school and there are so many things advantage of The Hamptons School. to do before we all depart for the Elected Officials We are now a Kindergarten to Grade summer break. Many classes will 4 school, commencing in September Alderman: be going on field trips in June. 2011. We offer an academic program Gord Lowe Kindergarten students will be going with many opportunities to engage 403-268-2430 to the Zoo, Grade One students in the arts, in physical activities [email protected] will be experiencing Heritage Park and in clubs like chess, knitting, and the Grade Two students will be dancing, Mad Science and leadership. MLA: adventuring in Fish Creek Park. All We develop the whole child with Len Webber of these locations provide the students outstanding results. Anyone is 403-288-4453 with real-life experiences that link to welcome to visit the school and we [email protected] the Alberta curriculum. Learning is will take you on a tour. deeper and stronger when hands-on activities accompany the classroom Also, please consider volunteering learning. Suburban Journals Publishing at The Hamptons School in the Fall. We need and welcome adults Editor & Article Submissions: Of course, everyone is excited about (grandparents, parents, neighbours, [email protected] Sports Day and the Talent Show. friends) to read with children. We Submission deadlines for this monthly publication are Sports Day has an Olympics theme the 10th of the month, prior to the distribution month. look forward to hearing from you at and the students will be participating 403-777-7300 if you are interested. in activities around this theme. Our parents organize this event and they Advertising Sales: The Hamptons School wishes do a fantastic job of making it a fun Pam everyone a relaxing, fun-filled experience for everyone. The Talent 403-880-1819 summer. [email protected] Show is organized by our music The ad booking deadline is the 14th of the month prior to teacher, Mrs. Crawford. Students have - Barbara Harvey the distribution month. an opportunity to demonstrate talents Principal such as karate, juggling, singing, This publication is published 12 times a year by Suburban Journals Publishing and delivered to residents by Canada Post. This publication is also available for pickup from local retail outlets. Please note: the information and opinions in this newsletter are subject to change, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the publisher or editor. Content contained in this publication may not be reproduced without the written consent of Suburban Journals Pub- lishing. The information herein is believed accurate but not warranted so. Any advertisements, home businesses, babysitters & nannies, or other parties listed in the The Hamptons Suburban Journal should not be interpreted as recommenda- tions or endorsements by the editor or the publisher. THE HAMPTONS SUBURBAN JOURNAL JUNE 2011 5 In Our City Calgary Connection Celebrate Operation Eyesight Universal: The For expecting and new parents. Babies Seniors' Week original Canadian response to global learn like mad. They will happily use blindness, has been supported by a potty if given a chance. Your baby June 6 – 12. During Seniors’ Week Albertans since 1963. Most of the won’t be smarter for it. But your life there will be many exciting events tak- world’s blindness doesn’t have to hap- will be easier, and your house will ing place throughout Calgary. Below pen – eyes can be healed or blindness smell better. Come for a fun and funny are a few, but be sure to check your can be avoided. It’s just a matter of talk on doing things differently. local seniors’ organization for more getting the resources to where they events! are needed most. Together, with the Lawnchair Theatre: Bring your lawn support of thousands of Albertans, we chair and enjoy great snacks and live Aging and Active Living Expo and are winning the fight against avoidable entertainment for the entire family. City of Calgary Seniors’ Week 2011 blindness .Visit www.operationeye- Free. All events 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Proclamation: Jun. 4, Atrium of Cal- sight.com for more information. Locations: Jun. 23 Bowness Park; Jul. gary Municipal Building (City Hall) 7 Confederation Park, Jul. 14 Harvest 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. For more infor- 2011 Neighbourhood Survey: A short Hills, Jul. 21 Hidden Valley, Jul. 28 mation contact [email protected] or survey that will help to make Calgary Scenic Acres, Aug. 4 Ranchlands, call 403-370-5251. a place that everyone is proud to call Aug. 11 Edgemont, Aug. 18 Citadel, home. If you think that Calgary is a Aug. 25 Bridgeland, Sep. 9 Highwood. Calgary Kick-Off of Seniors’ Week neighbourly place, or if you feel your Visit www.calgary.ca/cns or call 3-1-1 2011: Jun. 6, Fort Calgary. Free ad- community can be improved, we want for more information. mission for seniors 65+ from 9:00 a.m. to know. Draw for ten $200 gift cer- – 5:00 p.m. For more information call tificates. http://www.surveymonkey. Celebrate the opening of the En- Fort Calgary at 403-290-1875 or email com/s/neighbourhoodsurvey2011 vironmental Education and Ethics [email protected]. Centre: Located in the new Ralph Offer your ideas on Skateboard- Klein Park in S.E. Calgary. We will Older Adult Resource Fair: Jun. 7, ing in Calgary: The City of Calgary have many events and programs Southcentre Mall (Centre Court, Recreation in partnership with the throughout the summer to welcome Lower Level), 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Calgary Association of Skateboarding visitors to the site. Pre registration is Enthusiasts (CASE) is seeking com- required. Please register early as space Seniors’ Active Living Fair: Jun. 7, munity input in the creation of a 5 is limited. For event listings please Westbrook Mall, 10:00 a.m. – year Skateboard amenity plan. We are visit www.calgary.ca/rkp. 2:00 p.m. looking for your input to help inform a plan for developing future skateboard- Nature Discovery Camp: Children World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: ing opportunities in Calgary. Visit ages 6 – 9 are invited to discover Jun. 15. If you or an older adult you www.calgaryskateboarding.com for nature firsthand. Campers will inves- know is experiencing abuse, please the online survey. tigate and explore nature as they learn call the Kerby Elder Abuse Line at how to become stewards of our parks. 403-705-3250. Potty Training for Babies; Doing Jul. 18 – 22, July 25 – 29, Aug. 8 – 12, Diapers Differently (and Less… 15 – 19, 22 – 26. $190. Ralph Klein Far Less): Fri. Jun. 3, 7:00 p.m. at the Park. For more information visit Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church. www.calgary.ca. THE HAMPTONS SUBURBAN JOURNAL JUNE 2011 7 In Our City Tickets, admission or registration may be required for events. Event details are believed correct as of Events In and Around Calgary press time but may change at any time. Carifest: Jun. 4 – Jun. 11, Shaw Mil- other piece. Admission ticket required Sled Island Festival: Jun. 22 – 25, lennium Skatepark. A variety of events & drop off your clothing prior to the various venues. Calgary welcomes including a carnival parade, food tast- event. http://theswapteam.org/hap- several alternative bands at the Sled ings, music and dance performances penings/calgary-get-ready-to-swap-2 Island Festival. www.sledisland.com and more to celebrate Caribbean culture. www.carifestcalgary.com Calgary Comic & Entertainment Philharmonic Fun Run: Jun. 26, Eau Expo: Jun. 17 – 19, BMO Centre. Claire Market. 5 km run/walk, 10 km Calgary Ukrainian Festival: Jun. One of Calgary's premiere events run/walk, 5 m family run/walk, and 10 4 – 5, Acadia Recreation Complex. for comic books, anime, gaming and km family run/walk. Proceeds go to Features local dance groups, Calgary' animation. Featuring lots of special the Calgary Philharmonic Society. folk vocal ensembles, art show & guests. www.calgaryexpo.com www.events.runningroom.com/ sale, children's craft area, cuisine and site/?raceId=6153 imported vodka and beer. Calgary Greek Festival: Jun. 17 – 19, www.calgaryukrainianfestival.ca Hellenic Community Centre. Features Wicked: Jun. 29 – Jul. 3, Jul. 5 – 10, great food, live music, dancing and Jul. 12 – 17, Southern Alberta Jubilee Calgary Humane Society's Dog Jog fun for the whole family. Auditorium. A new musical of the and More: Jun. 5, Glenmore Park www.calgaryhellenic.com untold story of the witches of Oz. South. 5 Km fundraising pet walk, for www.jubileeauditorium.com the whole family, to support Calgary's MEC Paddlefest: Jun .18, Carburn homeless and unwanted animals. Park. A celebration of paddling. From www.calgaryhumane.ca novice to expert, all paddlers are wel- come. www.mec.ca Spruce Meadows National: Jun. 8 – Concerts 12, Spruce Meadows. An annual event Acadia Vintage Retro & Antiques that features the top equestrian show Expo: Jun. 18 – 19, Acadia Recreation • An Evening with Don Williams: jumpers from across the country. Complex. Antiquing, treasure hunting, Jun. 21, Southern Alberta Jubilee www.sprucemeadows.com bargains galore...weather worn furniture, • Rhianna: Jun. 21, ScotiaBank vibrant folk art, silver accents & more. Saddledome Gallery Calorie: Jun. 11, Various ven- www.antiquesbydesignshows.com • An Evening with Jethro Tull: ues along 17th Ave.