Events & Activities March 18 - 24

Hi everyone,

Here are some ideas for outings and fun things for the week:

* Please be advised - check if events are still happening prior to attending, as events may be cancelled *

Leisure Centre Schedules: https://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/Recreation/Pages/Schedules.aspx [1]

• Fresh Routes - a mobile grocery store that is bringing affordable and healthy food to you! Check this link for locations and schedules: https://yyc.rescuefood.ca/fresh-routes/ [2]

• Need some snuggles with a kitty or a cat? There are 45 minute kitty visits for $10 at the Regal Cat Cafe.  https://www.regalcatcafe.com/ [3] There's also a new cat cafe in the Calgary NW called Cafe and Mi- if you make a $5 beverage purchase, you'll be able to visit their cats - https://www.cafeandmi.com/rules [4]

FREE:

• March 18 (10:30am): Boxercise - at Village Square Leisure Centre, there will be a free Boxercise class!  

PAID:

• March 19 (8:00pm): Alberta Spotlight: John Wort Hannam -  at King Eddy (438 9 Ave SE), this installment of National Music Centre's Alberta Spotlight is headlined by Lethbridge roots act John Wort Hannam. This artist has won multiple awards for his songwriting style over the last 17 years. Admission: $15

• March 20 (8:00pm): The Jack Lumber Band -  at King Eddy, Calgarian roots-rock act The Jack LumberBand is performing. Performing live in red-and-black flannel shirts, the quintet brings a bit of a spectacle to its fun-loving take on Canadiana. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Admission: $10-15

• March 21 (10:00am-6:00pm) & 22 (10:00am-5:00pm): The Outdoor Adventure and Travel Show - at the BMO Centre, Alberta's largest showcase of outdoor gear and adventure travel experiences is in Calgary. Watch demonstration in the White Water Demo Pool, enjoy special guest appearances and discover the best of Canada. Admission: $10 - if you buy online, admission is $8 - https://secure.e-registernow.com/cgi-bin/mkpayment.cgi?state=1897&_ga=2.104287048.936288142.1582923264-987302109.1550271197 [5]

• March 24 (7:00pm-8:30pm): Wordfest Presents: Kathy Recihs (A Conspiracy of Bones) -  at Central Library, Kathy Reichs will be in Calgary to promote her new thriller: A Conspiracy of Bones. The hit TV series Bones is based on Reichs' novels and this newest addition to the series follows Temperance Brennan on her latest adventure. Admission: $20-25

Have a great week!