June Events Listing

SACB SPRING CONCERT—On June 7^th, come hear jazz, favourite movie soundtracks and dance tunes played by the St. Albert Community Band and the Saint City Big Band under the direction of Dr. Angela Schroeder (SACB) and J F Picard (SCBB).

Where: Arden Theatre, 5 St. Anne Street

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WRITING YOUR MEMOIR—On June 8^th, writer-in-residence Richard van Camp will be sharing his 25-year experience in recording life stories. So, if you want to write down your memoirs or your family’s story, van Camp will be able to help by sharing his techniques.

Where: St. Albert Public Library, 5 St. Anne Street

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ST. ALBERT FARMERS’ MARKET—Starting on June 10^th, it’s the return of western Canada’s largest farmers’ market. There’ll be over 250 vendors following the motto “make it, bake it, grow it.” Every year, nearly 20,000 come to the market, and last year the market raised over 2,400 lbs of food for the St. Albert Food Bank. No dogs or smoking allowed, and there’s free bus transit to and from the market.

Where: Perron District, St. Albert

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PORKAPALOOZA 2017—On June 10^th & 11^th, come to one of the top barbeque festivals in Canada that’s earned recognition for its unique mix of classic barbeque competition, music, family activities and a celebration for the love of food. Admission is free. The Porkapalooza BBQ Festival Society annually works towards ending hunger by supporting a number of charities in various activities.

Where: Northlands Expo Centre, 7515-118 Avenue NW

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KIDS OF STEEL TRIATHLON—On June 11^th, cheer on potential future Canadian Olympians at the 2017 Kids of Steel Triathlon. There’ll be biking, swimming and running, and each entrant will be in his or her age group. Parking is restricted in some areas to keep everyone safe, so be sure to check the website before you head out.

Where: Fountain Park Recreation Centre, 4 Cunningham Road

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FOOD TRUCKS ARE COMING!—On June 18^th (Father’s Day), treat your dad and your taste buds to mouth-watering morsels from some of the region’s best food trucks such as DaVinci Gelato Originale, Meat Street Pies, Orbit Food Truck and more. Enjoy live local music, tours of the grain elevators, games and crafts, and more. Admission is a non-perishable food item.

Where: St. Albert Grain Elevator Park, 4 Meadowview Drive

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ST. ALBERT UKRAINIAN DANCERS—On June 21^st, take advantage of the opportunity to see if you like Ukrainian dancing. Dance Co Studio is hosting a complimentary community event for children 4 yrs and up. The event starts at 5 pm for kids 4 to 5 yrs; 6 pm for kids 6 to 7 yrs; and 7 pm for kids 8 to 9 yrs. Try on Ukrainian costumes, and take a fun dance class.

Where: Dance Co. Studio, 9030 McKenney Avenue

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BLATCHFORD FIELD’S 90^TH ANNIVERSASRY—On June 24^th, learn about Canada’s first municipal air harbour that opened in Edmonton 90 years ago. Activities will include a children’s dress-up and photo activities, open cockpits, Blatchford Field opening re-enactment, and special presentations by Denny May and the Blatchford Development Group.

Where: Alberta Aviation Museum, 11410 Kingsway Avenue NW

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GROWN-UPS READ THINGS THEY WROTE AS KIDS—On June 26^th, adults will have the chance to share their own writing they wrote as kids. As heard on CBC Radio, adults read aloud poetry, journal entries, letters and more to a room full of strangers. So, if you feel like you want to share your adolescent thoughts, sign up for this event.

Where: Arden Theatre, 5 St. Anne Street

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PATRON APPRECIATION DAY—On June 28^th, the St. Albert Public Library wants to say thank you to its patrons with free refreshments that will be served all day. It’s also the kick-off to the library’s Summer Reading Games for adults, teens and children.

Where: St. Albert Public Library, 5 St. Anne Street

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