Archive for the ‘Event Calendar’ Category
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Just Christmas is a Global Fair Trade Marketplace
Click the globe to download the poster in PDF format
Remember when Christmas was about thoughtful giving?
Just Christmas offers the opportunity to give gifts that help people around the globe.
Located At:
Where: Alberta Avenue Community Hall (9210 118th ave)
When: Friday, November 27 (5:30 – 9 PM), Saturday, Saturday 28 (9:30 AM – 4 PM)
Free parking
Admission by donation
Food and entertainment on site
Find out more at justchristmas.org
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Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
Title: Lantern Workshop with Dylan “Toymaker” George
Location: The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse
Dylan “Toymaker” George is an artist in spaces, sounds, communities, photons, and transformations. Lantern parades, festival installations, kaleidoscopes projections, recycled material jewelry, and sculpture are some of the particular ways these ideas play out in real time.
Bonus Question: “What kinds of toys do you make?”
Answer: “Everything is a toy!”
On August 23rd and 24th, The Carrot Coffeehouse will be transformed into Dylan Toymaker’s Lantern Workshop. Youth (ages 8-17) and Adults (18+) are welcome to plaster, paint, and papier-mâché to create objects of beauty and light.
Youth (8 to 17 years) Workshop
Part One: August 23rd, 2009, from 1PM to 4PM
Part Two: August 24th, 2009 from 1PM to 4PM
Price: $8, for materials
Adult (18+) Workshop
Part One: August 23rd, 2009, from 7PM to 10PM
Part Two: August 24th, 2009 from 7PM to 10PM
Price: $12, for materials
Bring your imagination to light with Dylan Toymaker at The Carrot Coffeehouse.
REGISTER TODAY limited spaces!
Email: millie.ontheave@live.com
Phone: 780.722.3733 or 780-496-1913
Tags: community arts, Kaleido Festival, lantern workship, The Carrot
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
Location: 118th Ave
Description: Community Response to Urban Disorder (CRUD), in cooperation with Arts on the Ave Edmonton Society, invites community residents, artists, families, and anyone interested in Chalk’n up the Avenue to join the fun on Sunday, June 21, 2009 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM starting outside the Alberta Avenue Community Centre (9210-118 Avenue). This event brings community together and offers friends, families, and neighbours an enjoyable afternoon creating colourful chalk drawings on Alberta Avenue sidewalks.
Start Time: 13:00
Date: 2009-06-23
End Time: 15:00
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Monday, May 25th, 2009
Title: Special Arts On The Ave Edmonton Society Meeting
Location: The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse
Description:
This is notification for a special meeting of Arts On The Ave Edmonton Society (AOTA) for the review of a motion to amend the current bylaws to be held on June 7th, 2009, 1:00pm at the Carrot
The Motion
Janice Melnychuk (AOTA board member) moves that we add a dissolution clause into our by-laws as follows:
By-law Clause 37 : Dissolution of AOTA requires any assets remaining after paying debts and liabilities to be:
a. disbursed to eligible charitable or religious groups or purposes:or
b. transferred in trust to a municipality until such time as the assests can be transferred from a the municipality to a charitable or religious group or purpose approved by the Board.
Background
In order for the AOTA to get a license to have a casino the society is required to have as part of its by laws a clause to cover the disbursement of funds in the event of the society’s disillusion.
Start Time: 13:00
Date: 2009-06-07
Tags: arts on the ave edmonton society, meeting
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Monday, May 25th, 2009
Title: Alberta Avenue Farmers’ Market Grand Opening!
Location: Alberta Avenue Community Centre, 9210 118 Avenue
Link out: Click here
Description: Alberta Avenue Community League
New Farmers’ Market Grand Opening!
Details & updates: www.albertaave.org
Alberta Avenue Farmers’ Market GRAND OPENING MAY 28!
Every Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., 93 St. & 118 Avenue
New year-round! About 30 vendors expected. Shoppers will find an assortment of foods: veggies, dips, soups, salsas, preserves, breads & desserts. In addition, there will be a variety of talented artisans selling art, crafts, knitting, jewelry, baby clothing & accessories. If you’re interested in being a vendor, contact Andrea at 780.459.6082.
Alberta Avenue Community League
Email: info@albertaave.org / T: 780.477.2773
Start Time: 14:00
Date: 2009-05-28
End Time: 19:00
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Thursday, March 26th, 2009
Location: 9210 118th Ave – Alberta Avenue Community Centre
Link out: Click here
Description:“THAT BLOOMIN’ GARDEN SHOW AND ART SALE”
May 9, 2009 – 9am – 3pm
Alberta Ave Community Centre – 9210 – 118 Ave
Come experience Spring on Alberta Ave!
Shop local – beautiful art and designer gifts for sale.
Fantastic Flower Baskets, Bedding Plants and Vegetables for Sale.
Seeds, Plants, Gardening Books and Perennial Swap
Experts on site!
Free horticultural workshops:
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| 9:00-9:45 AM |
Mark Stumpf-Allen, Master Composter
Red Wiggler Worm Composting Workshop
Individuals and families welcome.
Space limited, call 780-496-1913 to register. |
| 10:00-10:45 AM |
Cherry Dodd, Botanist
Going Natural With Native Wildflowers
Edmonton Naturalization Group |
| 11:15-12:00 PM |
Carissa deJong, Master Water Conservationist
Down Comes the Rain! Rain Water Recycling.
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| 12:30-1:30 PM |
Dean Spaner, PhD Agriculture, Forestry
Going Organic-Gardening
University Of Alberta |
| 2:00-2:45 PM |
Gordon Heaps, Master Horticulturist
Those Orchid Growing Secrets
Orchid Society Of Alberta |
| 9:00am-3:00 PM |
Grandma Willow’s Art & Planting Workshops
Free all day fun for the whole family! |
| Plant sale provided by Prairie Gardens & Greenhouses and The Secret Garden.
Classical music by members of Arts on the Ave.
Complimentary tea & cakes.
First 200 Mothers through the door will receive a gift – giveaways & draws all day!
Perennials, seeds and worm swap – please bring your own container.
Gardening books & magazine exchange – bring old materials for some new reading.
Spring Art Sale and Artisan Market – items range from $5 – $1,000 |
Bloomin’ Garden Show and Art Sale Schedule
Check out the website for more info: www.avenueinitiative.ca
This event is brought to you by the Avenue Initiative and Arts on the Ave.
Contact:
Christy Morin
780.722.3733
Arts on the Ave
www.artsontheave.org
Download the poster here
Tags: alberta avenue community centre, art sale, avenue initiative, gardening
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2009
Please join Jana O’Connor, Beth Graham, Sheldon Elter and Chris Bullough at The Carrot (9351-118 Avenue) this Thursday the 22nd at 8pm for your friendly neighborhood improv show. Kids welcome! Tickets are $5 at the door.
Come early, chat with friends and enjoy a coffee in the intimate and warm setting of The Carrot Coffee House!
Tags: Add new tag, improv, people in pants, The Carrot, Theatre
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Monday, December 1st, 2008
Title: Jingle Jammin\’ Carol Sing on the Ave
Location: The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse
Description: Come Carole on Alberta Ave. Bring lanterns, flashlights and let\’s light up the avenue in song!!
Free carolling performance, food and beverage at 8 PM!
Start Time: 17:30
Date: 2008-12-19
End Time: 21:00
Download the Carrot Christmas flier
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Thursday, September 18th, 2008
Catch Brian Gregg Live at The Carrot.
Tags: live music, live performance, The Carrot
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Wednesday, September 17th, 2008
Presentation to Arts on the Ave
Mayor Stephen Mandel, together with PACE, will host an exclusive media conference to present Arts on the Ave with a cheque from the proceeds of the Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts 2008.
Saturday September 20, 2008
11:00 am at the Carrot Café
“There is coming a day when a single carrot freshly observed will set off a revolution.” ~ Paul Cezanne
The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse has sprung up amidst the arts revolution that is taking place on 118th Avenue. “Arts On The Ave” is a group of artists living and working on and around 118 Avenue.
Join us and see how the Mayor and PACE are supporting the Arts in our community through the annual “Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts”.
The Carrot located at 9531 118 Ave.
Tags: community arts, Mayor's Celebration of the Arts, Revitalization, stephen mandel, The Carrot
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