August Community Calendar: Things to do, watch, hear and see this August.

Rock’n August

Dust off the poodle skirts and monogrammed jackets for this annual week-long fundraiser for Alberta Diabetes. Music from the 50s and 60s will get you dancing, and 800 classic cars will get you revving. The Rock’n August Rodeo will be held at Gateway Village for the car rally course. Different St. Albert businesses will host pancake breakfasts each morning.

Date: August 2 to 6

For more info: visit http://www.rocknaugust.com

Pharmakon

Artist Brad Necyk brings the issues surrounding mental health out in the open using mediums such as photography, video and performance. His works are autobiographical and show the relationship among mental health, medicine and personal identity. Opening reception is August 4, from 6 pm to 9 pm.

Date: August 4 to 27

Location: Art Gallery of St. Albert, 19 Perron Street

For more info: visit artgalleryofstalbert.ca

Retreat, 2016. Multi-media sculpture by Brad Necyk.

Poundmaker’s Lodge Annual Pow Wow

Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centre is holding its annual Pow Wow and invites everyone to attend. Enjoy dancing, singing, contests and a chance to meet old friends and new ones. Gain a deeper understanding of this event that celebrates First Nations’ culture. Grand entries each day at 1 pm and 7 pm.

Date: August 6 to 7

Location: Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centre, 25108 Poundmaker Road

For more info: visit www.poundmakerslodge.ca

Western Baseball Championship

AA Minor Western Finals will be hosted at Legion Memorial Fields. Come and witness 15 of the best teams in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba compete in this tournament for PeeWee AA, Bantam AA and Midget AA divisions. There’ll be activities for the whole family.

Date: August 12 to 14

Location: Legion Memorial Ball Park, 215 Sturgeon Road

For more info: visit www.stalbertbaseball.com

Mission Hill Day

Get to know one of the most famous historic sites in St. Albert as costumed, historical interpreters show you around the chapel, crypt, grotto and cemetery. There’ll be a photo display, historic demonstrations, lemonade, crafts and games—all the while taking in the magnificent vista atop Mission Hill.

Date: August 14, noon to 4 pm

Location: Mission Hill, St. Vital Avenue

For more info: visit www.history.alberta.ca/fatherlacombe