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Saturday, May 19, 2012

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	Vintage Volt Description: Vintage Volt- Heritage Park Enjoy a rare and engaging look at the iconic vehicles of the past century that left their mark of the world. Picture yourself behind the wheel of a classic ’67 Camaro or a sweet and sassy ’57 convertible. Get a close-up look at a 1916 Milburn electric car, a century ahead of its time, and compare it to today’s sophisticated Chevy Volt. In celebration of 100 years of Chevrolet and 50 years of Jack Carter GMC, Cadillac, Chevrolet, we invite you to explore a century of Chevrolet during this special, limited time exhibit in Gasoline Alley museum. www.heritagepark.ca Calaway Park Opens Description: Calaway Park opens its gates for our 31st season of Family Fun! There will be plenty of entertainment and excitement this weekend! Season Passes will be available at the discounted rate of $35.95+GST/pass this weekend. We will have an admission booth set up for you to purchase your pass before you enter the park for the day! (Regular Price $79.95 +GST/pass) JSP - JPL Reconnect With Nature Description: The summer reconnect with nature by experiencing the great outdoors at the Jasper Park Lodge. Paddle on sparkling Lac Beauvert and bike through the many trails, explore the forests with GPS wit the new Natural Treasures program and plant your very own tree in Jasper National Park. Package Includes: Accommodation Boat and bike rentals Family Natural Treasures program Hikers’ lunch from Fitzhugh’s to Go Lodgepole Pine seedling to plant on-site Valet parking for Hybrid vehicles from $419* per room, per night *Based on double occupancy in a Fairmont room. Subject to hotel availability, taxes not included. Not combinable with any other offer. 1 888 270 3374 www.fairmont.com/jasper Heritage Park Opens Description: Discover “How the West was Once” this May long weekend, May 19-21, as the Historical Village at Heritage Park opens for another spectacular season! Travel back 100 years in time, from the 1960s to the 1860s. Wander through Gasoline Alley Museum to view the spectacular collection of oil and gas memorabilia, and the limited time exhibit, Vintage to Volt: A Century of Chevrolet. Once through the gates, experience what life was like 100 years ago–when Calgary experienced its first boom and first Stampede. Heritage Park’s friendly, costumed interpreters bring Western Canada’s distinctive history to life on the streets and in the homes and shops of our 1910 town. Explore the far corners of the Park with the 100 Years of History Scavenger Hunt, follow our roving street performers throughout the Park or take a break in the Canmore Opera House and enjoy a thirty-minute musical melodrama about the first Stampede, performed each weekend. Tour the Park on an authentic thundering steam train or on a horse-drawn wagon ride. Visit the 1880s Settlement and stop by Drew’s Saloon for a drink and a game of cards. Experience the excitement of an antique midway and have a blast exploring 180 exhibits and 100 years of history! The first 500 guests through the gates between 9:30 and 10:30am on Monday, May 21, will enjoy a complimentary pancake breakfast, with paid gate admission, served hot of the grill in Gunn’s Dairy Barn. Guests can also enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea in the Wainwright Hotel’s upper Tea Room on Victoria Day. Tickets for the tea must be purchased in advance and are in addition to regular Park admission. Heritage Park Historical Village is open daily from 9:30am-5:00pm, from May 19 until September 3, then weekends only until October 8. Gasoline Alley Museum is open daily, year-round. For more information visit www.HeritagePark.ca or call 403-268-8500. EDM - Sound of Music Description: The Citadel’s most popular musical returns. The Sound of Music appeals to all ages. Recommended for ages 5 and up. They jsut added an extra week! http://www.citadeltheatre.com/ [All day event] Camrose Railway Station & Park Description: Enjoy the magnificent gardens, exhibits and activities at the Camrose Railway Station Museum & Park. Bring your children or grandchildren to play in their Children's Secret Garden or watch the trains run in their Morgan Railway Garden. Take a self or interpretive guided tour of the many historical displays. Visit their incredible track car collection, our Watchmen's Shed and Bunkhouse; enjoy light refreshments in their Station Tearoom.
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10:00am	[10:15am] Family Storytime Description: Share stories, songs and games for the whole family. This is a Crop In program Location: Edmonton Public Library Whitemud Branch 10:15 a.m. Saturdays, April 28 to June 30, 2012
11:00am	[11:00am] Cineplex Family Favourite Movies Description: Join Ineplex Theatres on Saturday mornings at 11am for Cineplex Family Favourites. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.50/person. A portion of proceeds go towards supporting Starlight Children's Foundation. Participating Theatres: Calgary Cineplex Odeon Sunridge Spectrum Scotiabank Theatre Chinook Edmonton Cineplex Odeon North Edmonton Cineplex Odeon South Edmonton Red Deer Galaxy Cinemas http://www.cineplex.com/Events/familyfavourites/ParticipatingTheatres.aspx Movie Schedule: May 19 - Jonah: A Veggietales Movie May 26 - The Muppets Take Manhattan June 2 - Bee Movie June 9 - The Last Starfighter June 16 - Iron Giant June 23 - We're Back! THe Dinosaur's Story June 30 - Hook July 7 - The Spongebob Squarepants Movie July 14 - Big July 21 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles July 28 - Curious George August 4 - Follow That Bird August 11 - Over the Hedge August 18 - Mouse Hunt August 25 - Night at the Museum http://www.cineplex.com/Events/familyfavourites/FullSchedule.aspx
12:00pm	[12:00pm] Children's Festival Description: Children's Festival in Cochrane! There will be an airbrush tattoo artist, games, crafts, children's art and theatre, tournaments and Tomlin Trick Dogs. Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre. For Information call 403-851-2534 or visit www.cochrane.ca. [1:00pm] Lego at the Library Description: Calling all LEGO® lovers: Come to the Library to design and build a LEGO® creation. Share your building tips and tricks with others! Ages 8 - 12 This is a Drop In Program Location: Edmonton Public Library Woodcroft Branch [1:00pm] Strolling Clown Description: Strolling Clown at Marlborough Mall. These talented performers are able to mingle among the crowd, creating spontaneous moments of merriment wherever they go.
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