SUMMER COUNCIL July 11, 2016 August 22, 2016 September 12 & 26, 2016
LOCO Motion
1934 - Council ordered that all slot machines be removed from the Town Of Carstairs. A curfew bylaw was put into effect that no person under the age of 15 could be out past 9:00 PM
Carstairs and Community Half Century Association SUMMER Open Monday-Saturday 1-4pm Pool Hall Monday-Saturday 1-4pm Mondays Jam Session 1st Monday of the month Tuesdays Cribbage 1-4pm Wednesdays Shuffleboard & Cards 1-4pm Thursday & Fridays Open 1-4pm President: Peter Unrau 403-337-3890 Rentals: Norma 403-337-4056 Bus Trips: Hugh 403-337-2393
Yoga in Carstairs Memorial Park July & August. Tuesday's 8:30am Thursday's for Seniors 9am. Cost is by donation. For More Details Contact: Karina mountainviewyoga@gmail.com
Terrific Tuesdays & Roam’ Rascals Wednesdays 9 AM -1 PM July and August 1204 Hammond St Carstairs, For more information Contact: Shannon 403-999-9202 www.mountainviewparentlink.org
JULY
CARSTAIRS GYMNASTICS CLUB Summer Registration Our summer registration is now open. Program information, schedule and registration can be found online at www.carstairsgymnastics.com. Tuesday July 19th: Summer Gymnastics Session Begins Thursday July 21st: Preschool Drop in 9:15am 9:15 AM to10:15 AM Thursday July 21st: Family Drop in 6:00pm – 7:00pm Monday July 25th to Friday July 29th: Summer Camp & Kindergym Summer Camp SUMMER VBS AT BETHEL CHURCH Join us in Ancient Egypt! Location: Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church Hwy 580 corner of RR 30 Dates: July 11-15, 2016 Journey: 9am – 12 noon Ages: 4-12 years old Cost: $10 per child to maximum of $25 per family Please visit www.bethelemc.org to register and for more information. In partnership with West Zion Mennonite Church. Carstairs Ministerial is working with the Town of Carstairs and Athletes in Action to host a Soccer Camp summer 2016 in Carstairs at the Tiny LaFleur Park. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday, July 25-29. Register at http://www.westzion.com/events/soccer-camp.html Town Of Carstairs July 6-August 17 Flag Football from 6:30-7:45pm. Ages 6-13 boys and girls. Cost is $25.00 for the whole summer or $5.00 drop in fee. The program runs at the football field on the west side of the arena. Register at www.carstairs.ca
CARSTAIRS ART GUILD FEATURING "RALPH LOWE" JULY 16, 2016 HALF CENTURY CLUB OSLER ST. 10-11 AM & 12-4 PM & THE FARMERS MARKET CARSTAIRS CURLING RINK 12-4 SHOW AND SALE
CARSTAIRS HERITAGE CENTRE Reminisce -July 13 at the Museum -10am Guest Speaker:Doug Howse. Topic: Small town boy visits 51 countries Coffee, tea, juice and goodies Free! Beef & Barley Days Carstairs Heritage Centre - July 15-17 Tours, Wagon Rides, Cow Milking, Custom Woolen Mills Craft, Rolling Pin Throwing & More! Carstairs Legion Saturday, July 16th Parade Day Beef and Barley Days The Ladies Auxiliary are hosting a beef on a bun luncheon. Starts as soon as the Parade is over.
CARSTAIRS GYMNASTICS CLUB Fall Registration Our Fall Session Schedule will be posted Monday August 1st. Fall Registration will open Monday August 8th at noon. Schedule and registration can be found online www.carstairsgymnastics.com Friday August 5th: Preschool Drop in 9:15am – 10:15am Friday August 5th: Family Drop in 6:00pm – 7:00pm Monday August 8th: Friday August 12th: Summer Camp & Kinder-gym Summer Camp Saturday August 13th: Kid’s Night Out *New* Friday August 26th: Preschool Drop in 9:15am – 10:15am Carstairs Skating Club Registration Tuesday Aug 30 at the Drive In Movie movie. 6 to 8 pm at the arena. August - Carstairs Heritage Youth Programs
5th Annual Parenting Fair LOCATION: TBA 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM August 30, 2016 in conjunction with the MULTI-ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION NIGHT & DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT. View exhibits featuring local agencies, businesses and organizations that support parenting and children of all ages. Lots of activities for children, door prize draws generously provided by a variety of vendors, and much more. Be sure to take in this FREE fun family event! Hugh Sutherland School August 31 - Gr 3-6 Open House
Carstairs Heritage Centre In August, the museum will be launching youth programming. Programs will run 2 times a week for approximately 1.5 hours. There will be museum tours, stories and a take home craft. Watch the website or Facebook for details (carstairsmuseum.ca or Carstairs Culture on Facebook), or phone: 403-337-3710 August 9 - Museum field-trip to Madden Buffalo Jump. Pre-registration required: 403-337-3710 August 10 - Reminisce at the Museum at 10am Guest Speaker: Vern Pedersen Topic: The last elevator agent Coffee, tea, juice and goodies Free! Town Of Carstairs August 30 is the annual Drive In Movie night! Located at the Carstairs Memorial Arena. Movie starts at dusk. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Mountain View County Food Bank
In 1905 the Carstairs population was 101 only a year later in 1906 the population jumped to 297
AUGUST
CARSTAIRS GYMNASTICS CLUB Monday September 12th: Fall Gymnastics Session Begins Carstairs Drifters (Seniors choir of the Half Century) will start their rehearsals again on Wednesday, September 7, at 10.00 am in the Half Century Ass. New members are always welcome, the only requirements are a love for singing and a membership in the Half Century! For more info call Gerry Richir at 403-337-8664! CARSTAIRS LEGION September 9 (Friday) Drop in darts. Join the fun, starting at 7:00 p.m. September 16 – Drop in darts September 23 Drop in darts September 30 Drop in darts Thursday, September 8th, Bingo doors open at 6:30 p.m. September 15 Bingo September 22 Bingo September 29 Bingo On September (Saturday) September 24th the Legion is hosting a Supper and Dance at the Curling Rink. 2016 is the 70th anniversary of the Carstairs Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion being granted a Legion Charter. This adult only event is open to everyone! (not just Legion members) Tickets are $25.00 each. Cocktails at 5:00 p.m. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Dance at 7:00 p.m. Call Norma at 403-337-3204 to reserve your ticket. HUGH SUTHERLAND SCHOOL Welcome Back Pancake Breakfast September 1, 2016 Meet The Teacher BBQ Sept 13, 2016 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Terry Fox Run Memorial Park Sept 24, 2016 Carstairs Heritage Centre Sept. 14 - Reminisce at the Museum at 10am Guest Speaker: Bruce & Joyce Ing Topic: Carstairs Stories Coffee, tea, juice and goodies. Free! Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 Save the Date! Alberta Culture Days Join the Alberta Culture Days Celebration with the Library, Museum and Ag Society. Events, times and details. TBA Carstairs Public Library September is Library Card Sign-Up Month and the Carstairs Public Library is pleased to announce that cards are available for FREE. Stop by to sign up for your membership card anytime and learn about our new resources and services being offered. Celebrate Alberta Culture Days at the Carstairs Library on Friday September 30th. Lots of fun activities for the whole family – check out our website in August for more information!
SEPTEMBER
1917 The first 24 HR telephone service arrives in Carstairs. Amid a lot of controversy, most people thought it to be an unnecessary expense during the war years.
2016 Provincial Sports Award & Recognition Recipients
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