2020 Wetaskiwin Regional SPRING & SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE Published in partnership by the City and County of Wetaskiwin (c)2020 City and County of Wetaskiwin GET WITH THE PROGRAM IMPORTANT DATES FALL/WINTER 2020 Programs Running September - March Deadline to Submit: July 15, 2020 Parade of Programs: September 2, 2020 SPRING/SUMMER 2021 Programs Running April - August Deadline to Submit: January 18, 2021 Parade of Programs: March 15, 2021 AD INFO SHEET Want to advertise in the Program Guide? Here’s what you need to know: Ad Options Text submissions under 60 words are free. You can include a logo with your text submission(s) for $50 +GST Printed ad options are: 1/4 page (5” wide x 3.25” high) for $150 +GST 1/2 pg (7.75” wide x 4.8” high) for $250 +GST Full page (7.75” wide x 10” high) for $400 +GST *It is the responsibility of those submitting ads to ensure they meet the resolution/sizing requirements. Accepted Formats: Printed advertisements must be submitted as a high-resolution PDF, EPS, JPG, or PNG. Please ensure the ad you’ve submitted is at least 300 dpi, or it will not be accepted. Note: You will be invoiced for any ad space booked. If you fail to submit an ad, or produce an ad that meets our requirements, you will still be required to pay for the reserved ad space. Changes to Distribution: The City of Wetaskiwin has partnered with the County of Wetaskiwin to distribute the Wetaskiwin & Area Program Guide to households within both areas. Printed copies will also be available at the County office, City Hall, the Wetaskiwin Public Library and the Manluk Centre. Submitting Content: Please submit your program/ad online at www.wetaskiwin.ca/programguide. Questions? Call us at 780.361.4444 or email [email protected]. 2 WETASKIWIN & AREA CONTENTS ARTS & CULTURE 4 BODY & MIND 11 COMMUNITY CLUBS & SUPPORT 16 LEARNING & LITERACY 18 PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS 24 YOUTH PROGRAMS 25 SENIORS PROGRAMS 30 SPORTS & FITNESS 31 OTHER COUNTY AREAS 44 LOCAL & REGIONAL EVENTS 48 www.wetaskiwin.ca www.county.wetaskiwin.ab.ca 780.361.4400 780.352.3321 2020 SPRING / SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE 3 MULTI-MEDIA JOURNALING WORKSHOP ARTS & with Susan Spyker We will explore the life of dreams using visualization, mixed media materials and the art journal as a holder of dreams, CULTURE intentions, and creativity. You will be guided through various processes and learn various techniques allowing you to awaken creatively and set intention. Supply kit from the NATURE BASED ART instructor for $10. Bring a bag lunch. EXPLORATIONS FOR TEENS Date & Time: April 18 and 19 from 930am to (Age14-18) with Susan Spyker 430pm OR Join this class to explore natural materials and May 23 and 24 from 930am to 430pm a variety of visual art techniques to create Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 unique-to-you pieces. There will be nature Fee: $100 sketching, basket sculpting, doll making and Contact: www.waacc.ca art journaling besides other fun activities and skill development in this class. Learn techniques, be creative and enjoy yourself in a MOTHERS’ DAY CUPCAKE WETASKIWIN safe, inspiring environment. CITY Date & Time: Mondays, May 25 to June 29 DECORATING from 415 - 545pm Sharene from The Laughing Brownie will Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 guide you through 6 gorgeous designs sure Fee: $90 to delight any lady lucky enough to receive Contact: www.waacc.ca them! Everything is supplied, including a container to bring home your creations. Date & Time: Saturday, May 9, 3 - 5pm Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 NATURE BASED ART Fee: $40 EXPLORATIONS FOR Contact: www.waacc.ca ADULTS with Susan Spyker Join this class to explore natural materials and WIRE WORK TREE OF LIFE a variety of visual art techniques to create Celebrate Earth Day by creating your own Tree unique-to-you pieces. There will be nature of Life Wall Hanging with Laura Ouimet from WETASKIWIN sketching, basket sculpting, doll making and We-Met Wire Work. The class includes all the ALLIED ARTS & CRAFTS art journaling besides other fun activities supplies as well as written instruction to follow and skill development in this class. Learn along with and is suitable for everyone ages 12 techniques, be creative and enjoy yourself in a and up. WHIMSICAL ALCOHOL safe, inspiring environment. Date & Time: Wednesday, April 22, 615 - Date & Time: Mondays, May 25 to June 29 915pm INK TREE from 7 - 9pm Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 Join artist Meghan Harkins as she guides Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 Fee: $80 you through creating a wonderful whimsical Fee: $90 Contact: www.waacc.ca tree painting using alcohol ink on canvas. All Contact: www.waacc.ca supplies are included. Be sure to register early as Meghan’s classes fill quickly! Date & Time: Saturday, March 28, 1 - 4pm SPRING GARDEN BOWL Join Jessie from Mickey’s Flowers to create Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 KIDS’ EASTER CUPCAKE a gorgeous floral Spring Garden Bowl. All Fee: $70 DECORATING supplies are included to bring this breath of Contact: www.waacc.ca Kids from ages 7-15 are invited to join Spring into your home. Jessie’s classes fill Sharene from The Laughing Brownie to quickly so be sure to register soon! decorate six Easter themed cupcakes to take Date & Time: Thursday, April 30, 7 - 8pm home and enjoy. Kids under 7 should bring an Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 adult. Everything you need will be supplied Fee: $50 including a container to carry them home. Contact: www.waacc.ca Date & Time: Saturday, April 4, 3 - 5pm Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 Fee: $40 Contact: www.waacc.ca 4 WETASKIWIN & AREA SMALL PAVERPOL HERON SOAPSTONE CARVING TUNISIAN CROCHET Create a 70cm heron sculpture to stay in FOR KIDS Join Lynette Lalonde from Warm Begin- your garden all year round! This class will Kids from 6-12 can join David from Rubble nings to learn Tunisian crochet with three be held in two sessions. You will need to Road Soapstone to learn the basics of different stitches in a scarf and hat project. bring two plain 100% cotton t-shirt (any soapstone carving using three stages of Some crochet experience is required, and the colour) and two rolls of aluminum foil (75 feet sandpaper and finishing oil and a pre-cut supplies will be purchased from the instructor each NOT heavy duty), everything else will be shape. The kit will be purchased from the at the first class for $20 (contrasting yarns supplied. instructor for $15. Be sure to wear old clothes and hook). Date & Time: Thursday, June 11 from 630 - - this is gonna get messy! Date & Time: Tuesdays, from June 1 to 930pm AND Saturday, June 13 from 10am Date & Time: Saturday April 25, 9 - 11am June 23, 7 - 830pm to 130pm Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 Fee: $30 Fee: $45 Fee: $85 Contact: www.waacc.ca Contact: www.waacc.ca Contact: www.waacc.ca WIRE WORK MOTHER/ SOAPSTONE CARVING FOR BIG KIDS DAUGHTER CRYSTAL For kids from 12 to 92! Join David and JEWELRY Jennifer from Rubble Road Soapstone to MANLUK THEATRE FOR Spend an evening with Mom creating your learn the basics of soapstone carving. The THE PERFORMING ARTS own unique earring and pendant sets guided kit will be purchased from the instructor for A place to play and have a good time! Have a by Laura Ouimet from We-Met Wire Work. $20(medium 3D with rasp) or $25 (large 3D glass of wine and visit with friends! See what All the supplies are included. with rasp) and the class will run from 1 to 3pm. Live Theatre plays are offered. This is a great Date & Time: Monday May 4, 6 - 8pm Be sure to wear old clothes. Place to Volunteer! Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 Date & Time: Saturday April 25, 1 - 3pm Date & Time: Open mic every 3rd Saturday, Fee: $40 Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 730pm Contact: www.waacc.ca Fee: $30 Location: Manluk Theatre, 5002-53 Ave, Contact: www.waacc.ca Wetaskiwin, AB, 780.352.8383 Fee: Donation NATURE BASED ART Contact: Margreet J.v. Doorn EXPLORATIONS FOR KIDS QUILTING STUDIO TIME (Ages 6-13) with Susan Spyker Bring a new or existing project that you would Join this class to explore natural materials and like to work on or finish. Students must bring a variety of visual art techniques to create a sewing machine, thread, fabric of their unique to you pieces. There will be nature choice, cutting mat, ruler and rotary cutter. WETASKIWIN WORD sketching, basket sculpting, doll making and For the beginner or intermediate quilters. art journaling besides other fun activities Date & Time: Wednesdays, from April 1 to WEAVERS Local authors meet to share writing projects and skill development in this class. Learn May 20, 1 - 4pm and support each other in becoming better techniques, be creative, and enjoy yourself in Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Classroom 1 writers. New writers are welcome. a safe, inspiring environment. Fee: $80 Contact: www.waacc.ca Date & Time: Meet 2nd and 4th Tuesday of Date & Time: Tuesdays, Apr 21 to May 26, the month, 7pm (January to June) 415 - 5:45pm Location: Peace Hills Lodge (4501-60 St) Location: 4520-48 Ave, WAACC Fee: $2 per meeting Classroom 1 KNITTING FOR Contact: Lori 780.352.3073, Fee: $90 BEGINNERS [email protected] or Isabel 780.361.7671 Contact: www.waacc.ca Whether you’ve never knit before or want to [email protected] hone your skills, this is the place to be.