MAY

ONGOING

Common Sense Parenting – this is a drop in parenting group that starts in September and continues until June. For parents who want to learn more about parenting their 0 – 6 year old. Topics are theme based and include information sharing and discussion on relevant topics such as discipline, bedtime routines and toilet learning. Child care is provided for children 0 – 6 years. Tuesday Afternoons. 2013 Dates: May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, June 4th, 11th. Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm Cost: Free Location: FSCA – 5409 – 50th Avenue

May 2: Taming Worry Dragons. This 8-week group is designed to support children, ages 6 to 7 years of age, as they explore their feelings of fear, anxiety, and worry in a supportive environment. Parents are required to attend the concurrent parenting group focused on helping parents understand and support their children. Evening snack is provided. Limited space available. A pre-interview is required.Thursday Evenings -May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, June 6th, 13th and 20th. Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm. Cost: $45 per child/parent couple — Based on a sliding scale, subsidy available if required. Location: FSCA – 5409 – 50th Avenue, Red Deer.

May 4: MAGnificent Saturdays Presents: Sailing the High Seas. 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. For more info visit www.reddeermuseum.com

May 4: Heritage School Fair, at the Red Deer Museum & Art Gallery. Students exhibit projects exploring personal and local history projects. For more information visit http://www.reddeer2013.ca/events/2013/05/04/heritage-school-fair/

May 5: Red Deer Royals Marching Band Classic, at the Enmax Centrium. The Red Deer Royals hosts MARCHING SHOWBAND CLASSIC! Admission Charges will apply. Visit www.reddeer2013.ca for more info.

May 11: MAGnificent Saturdays Presents: Masterpieces for Moms. 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. For more info visit www.reddeermuseum.com

May 11: Only Women’s Fitness Fun Run, in support of FSCA. The 3km and 5km both start at 9:00am. 500 meter Little Ladies Race and 100 meter Diaper Dash approximately 9:45am. The young men’s 100m starts at approximately 10:30am to finish off the morning. The races for the little people are FREE of Charge and you have the option of ordering a Race Shirt. All prices are on the registration site. Fun Activities, Cool Tunes, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Great Swag Bag, Family Brunch at the Clubhouse (for an added fee), A great Expo of booths about health and cools things for women & Mini tournament on the par 3 Mini Links Golf Course (This is open to males of all ages as well).

May 12: Mother’s Day

May 17: Mommy & Me Morning, Living Stones Church Fellowship Hall, Third Friday of each month, 10:00am-11:30am, Newborn - pre-school (including expecting moms), Free, contact Andrea at reddeerycc@gmail.com.  FOR YOU: Our mornings are designed for you to just drop in, sit down, and connect with other moms.  Other moms can be your greatest resource! It is a relief to know that others are struggling with the same things as you, and that your child is NORMAL! FOR YOUR CHILD: The room is set up with tons of toys, and it is a big open space for them to burn off some energy.

May 18: MAGnificent Saturdays Presents: Monarchy Madness. 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. For more info visit www.reddeermuseum.com  

May 20: Victoria Day

May 25: MAGnificent Saturdays Presents: C is for Clay. 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. For more info visit www.reddeermuseum.com

May 31 – June 1: Central Alberta Children's Festival. 4501 - 47A Avenue, Red Deer. Join us at this two day fun filled festival for the entire family. There will be activity centers, face painting, entertainment and lots of interactive fun. For more information visit http://centralalbertachildrensfestival.ca

JUNE

ONGOING

Ross Street Patio Weekly Event. Every Wednesday (4:15 - 6:30) and Thursday (11:45 - 1:15) from June to Sept. Live entertainment every week, mixture of all the arts, visual, performance, musical, etc. Cost: Free

Common Sense Parenting – this is a drop in parenting group that starts in September and continues until June. For parents who want to learn more about parenting their 0 – 6 year old. Topics are theme based and include information sharing and discussion on relevant topics such as discipline, bedtime routines and toilet learning. Child care is provided for children 0 – 6 years. Tuesday Afternoons. 2013 Dates: June 4th, 11th. Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm Cost: FreeLocation: FSCA – 5409 – 50th Avenue

June 1: Rock the Change Red Deer. 630-9pm, at Bower Ponds. An all ages concert to raise awareness for suicide in Red Deer and surrounding areas. This event will be featuring local bands who support this cause. There will be plenty of raffle prizes along with a 50/50 and Rock the Change t-shirts, lanyards and braclets for sale! Food and non alcoholic drinks will be for sale down at Bower Ponds as well!

June 1: Celtic Country. Come and enjoy this fun evening battling between Celtic and County, featuring St. James Gate at the Red Deer Curling Centre. Tickets are $99 or a table of 8 for $750; full beef tenderloin buffest included with tickets. Contact Brenda at 403.350.6595 for tickets.

June 1: MAGnificent Saturdays Presents: Pet Rocks Rock! 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. For more info visit www.reddeermuseum.com

June 8: MAGnificent Saturdays Presents: Glow in the Dark Art 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. For more info visit www.reddeermuseum.com

June 15: MAGnificent Saturdays Presents: Funnies for Fathers 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. For more info visit www.reddeermuseum.com

June 16: Father’s Day

June 21: Mommy & Me Morning, Living Stones Church Fellowship Hall, Third Friday of each month, 10:00am-11:30am, Newborn - pre-school (including expecting moms), Free, contact Andrea at reddeerycc@gmail.com.  FOR YOU: Our mornings are designed for you to just drop in, sit down, and connect with other moms.  Other moms can be your greatest resource! It is a relief to know that others are struggling with the same things as you, and that your child is NORMAL! FOR YOUR CHILD: The room is set up with tons of toys, and it is a big open space for them to burn off some energy.

June 22: MAGnificent Saturdays Presents: Celebrating the Solstice 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. For more info visit www.reddeermuseum.com

June 22: Family Fun Day. 11am to 4pm. A family event with kids activities, crafts and a BBQ with proceeds to a local charity, at Gasoline Alley Harley-Davidson.

June 23: Summer Sundays in the Park at Bower Ponds. Free concert featuring Red Deer local Randi Boulton. Join us for some smooth sounds from her recently released album "Sometimes Life" A perfect way to spend a summer Sunday!

June 28: Rock & Roll Reunion at the Rink, at the Red Deer Curling Club. Kick off Red Deer’s Centennial Homecoming Weekend in Style! Classic rock & roll played by some of the ORIGINAL members of Red Deer Bands from the 60s and early 70s. Be there or be Square! Tickets available through the MAG at www.reddeermuseum.com

June 29: MAGnificent Saturdays Presents: OH! Canada 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. For more info visit www.reddeermuseum.com

Jun 29: Homecoming Festival - Day 1, Various venues. Parkland Mall Red Deer Royals Centennial Pancake Breakfast serving food 10 – 11:30 a.m.  Centennial Grove dedication (12 noon). River rafting  - In  conjunction with KWNC, Remarkable Red Deer passport -  Use your passport to explore Red Deer’s museums, meet our ghosts. Based out of Centennial office  (evening only), Ghosts actors in downtown,     Interfaith Celebration, Evening Extravaganza!, BBQ @ Great Chief Park (time TBA), St. James Gate concert (Great Chief Park) time TBA), Outdoor movie @ dusk (Great Chief Park) approx. 10:30 p.m. Visit www.reddeer2013.ca for more info.

Jun 30: Homecoming Festival - Day 2, Location: Various Locations. Interfaith Service, Chocolate fun run, Banners on the Bridge – 12 Noon - Red Deerians representing our past, present and future will release 10 – 25’ red banners from the sides of the CPR heritage bridge, followed by Centennial Cake.    Celebrating YOU! Design your place in Red Deer’s history. Create a print, a memory jar, and a lantern to use on December 12. (At Heritage Ranch). Picnic supper – bring your own picnic and join in the fun!  River of Light 10:30 P.M. – 1:00 a.m. Watch from both sides of the River – Heritage Ranch to Three Mile Bend! Visit www.reddeer2013.ca for more info.